Pokémon Legends: Z-A is nearing release, with previews highlighting its real-time combat and new mechanics, though opinions vary on its presentation and implementation, with some praising its potential to rejuvenate the series and others criticizing its graphics and execution.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set in Lumiose City and featuring new gameplay mechanics like action-oriented battles and Wild Zones, looks highly promising with engaging wild Pokémon encounters, team customization, and challenging boss fights, making it one of the most anticipated games of 2025.
Mafia: The Old Country is an upcoming prequel set in early 20th-century Sicily, focusing on the Torrisi crime family, with gameplay previews and character bios revealed ahead of its August 8 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Game Science held a hands-on event for the highly anticipated action-RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, allowing players to experience a 45-minute demo featuring three boss fights and a complete chapter. The demo showcased various skills, equipment, and transformations available to the protagonist, as well as the dynamic combat mechanics and spell system. The game offers a unique combat feel with its staff weapon and distinct mechanics, setting it apart from other ARPGs. While the trial version did not include the level-up system, it provided a glimpse into the immersive world and gameplay of Black Myth: Wukong, which is set to release in summer 2024 on PC and next-generation consoles.
SCS Software has released a 15-minute gameplay preview trailer of American Truck Simulator's upcoming Oklahoma DLC, which will be the game's 13th explorable state. The expansion promises a tour of state parks, natural marvels, and historical places. Meanwhile, the game's 1.48 update has been released into open beta, adding over 500 miles to the previously released Texas expansion, custom city intros for Washington DLC, reworked vehicle transport trailers, per-state map exploration, and two new routes for the Special Transport DLC.
Frictional Games has released a ten-minute uncut gameplay preview trailer for Amnesia: The Bunker, a survival horror game launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass on May 23rd. The trailer showcases various gameplay mechanics, including the use of ambient noises and lighting to create a foreboding atmosphere, the need to fuel the generator to survive, and the use of equipment such as bricks and explosives to circumnavigate locked doors. The game's creative lead has promised a "really strong and focused horror experience."