"The PS5 is well into its lifespan as we close out 2025, but the console has shown a remarkable momentum thus far that didn't slow down at all this year. We saw the console continue to flourish, both with its deep library of third-party games as well as a number of exclusives. Even as we've begun wondering when the PS6 will eventually release, the PS5 is having no problem keeping players engaged."
"The best PS5 games to release in 2025 were remarkably varied, including some long-awaited sequels to smash-hit PS4 games, a brand-new narrative adventure that blew us away, and one of the most intentionally infuriating games ever made. "There's something for everyone" is a tired cliche, but it couldn't be more appropriate for our favorite PS5 games of the year. For this list, we considered PS5 exclusives as well as console exclusives, meaning games that also released on PC were eligible."
"On paper, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach shouldn't work. It's a paradoxical blend of emotions, juxtaposing themes of grief and loss with moments of choreographed dance numbers and confronting Godzilla-sized threats with a Megas XLR-style solution. But what makes Death Stranding 2: On the Beach so special is that it fully commits to the moment, reveling in absurdity and being earnest with its audience during its more dramatic moments."
PS5 entered late 2025 with remarkable momentum and a deep library of third-party games alongside notable exclusives. The platform maintained player engagement despite speculation about PS6. The year's best PS5 releases were remarkably varied, including long-awaited sequels to smash-hit PS4 games, a new narrative adventure, and an intentionally infuriating title. The list considered PS5 exclusives and console exclusives that also released on PC. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach blends grief and loss with choreographed dance numbers and over-the-top threats, fully committing to absurdity while delivering earnest dramatic moments. The game emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns and emphasizes hope and wanderlust.
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