Windows Errors? Fix Them Before They Spread
Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallOutdated Drivers Are Slowing You Down
One free scan finds every outdated or missing driver and matches the right update for your exact hardware.Free scan · exact hardware matchDecember 2025 brought several notable releases across Nintendo systems, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Our editorial picks include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, Red Dead Redemption – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. This is a retrospective release guide, not an objective ranking: the available schedules and curated lists do not establish a universal measure of which games were most anticipated.
Notable December 2025 releases at a glance
| Release | Date and platforms listed | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Marvel Cosmic Invasion | December 1. GameSpot listed PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. | A beat ’em up. Nintendo Canada’s December 8 roundup also listed it as available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, a later platform-availability snapshot. |
| Red Dead Redemption – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | December 2, according to Nintendo UK. | The Switch 2 Edition adds enhanced graphics, HDR and mouse controls. Nintendo said Switch-version owners could upgrade for free and transfer save data. |
| Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | December 4. GameSpot listed Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. | A first-person adventure in which Samus responds to a Galactic Federation distress call and explores the planet Viewros. |
| OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 | December 4. GameSpot listed PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. | An HD-2D RPG featuring a customizable hero, eight-character battles and a player-built hometown. |
| Skate Story | December 8 on Nintendo Switch 2, according to Nintendo UK; GameSpot listed a PC release on December 8. | An underworld skateboarding adventure. The dates here are attributed separately because platform schedules can differ. |
What to know about each pick
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
GameSpot’s schedule put this beat ’em up on December 1 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. Nintendo Canada’s roundup dated December 8 also described it as available on Switch 2 and Switch. Those are snapshots from different dates, so the later listing should not be mistaken for a different original launch date.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Minecraft - Nintendo Switch | $29.83 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
|
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - US Version | $52.99 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |
|
Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2 | $59.00 | Buy on Amazon |
| 4 |
|
Sonic Superstars - Nintendo Switch | $24.87 | Buy on Amazon |
Red Dead Redemption – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo UK listed the Switch 2 Edition for December 2. Its described enhancements include improved graphics, HDR support and mouse controls. Nintendo also said owners of the Nintendo Switch version could upgrade to this edition at no cost and carry their save data over. Check that you are looking at the Switch 2 Edition when reviewing platform-specific details.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
GameSpot listed the game for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 4. Nintendo Canada’s description follows Samus as she answers a Galactic Federation distress call and explores Viewros. The two Nintendo-system versions make the edition and platform relevant when checking a listing.
#1 Best Overall
- Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures
- Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles
- Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs
- Play on the go in handheld or tabletop modes
- Includes Super Mario Mash-Up, Natural Texture Pack, Biome Settlers Skin Pack, Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Campfire Tales Skin Pack; Compatible with Nintendo Switch only
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
GameSpot listed the RPG for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 4. Nintendo UK describes a customizable hero, battles involving eight characters and a hometown the player builds. Nintendo’s page also offered a free demo covering the first three hours, with progress carrying into the full game.
Skate Story
Nintendo UK listed Skate Story for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 8 and describes it as an underworld skateboarding adventure. GameSpot’s calendar separately listed a PC release on the same date. Use the platform-specific listing rather than assuming every edition shared the same availability details.
Rank #2
- New stages and fighters are joined by the combined rosters of every past Super Smash Bros. Game
- Challenge others anytime, anywhere, whether you're on the couch or on the go
- Play any way you want—locally, online, in TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode, or even with GameCube Controllers
- Fight faster and smarter with new and returning techniques, like the perfect shield and directional air dodge
- Face off in 2-4 player battles, or play against the computer
Which release might suit you?
- For a first-person adventure: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond follows Samus on Viewros.
- For a party-based RPG: OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 combines an original customizable hero, eight-character battles and town building; its free demo lets players try the opening three hours.
- If you already own the Switch version: Red Dead Redemption – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is notable for its free upgrade path and save transfer, as described by Nintendo.
- For a beat ’em up: Marvel Cosmic Invasion was among the month’s early cross-platform releases in GameSpot’s schedule.
- For skateboarding: Skate Story appeared in Nintendo’s Switch 2 guide and GameSpot’s PC schedule for December 8.
Dates and platform availability
The dates above come from a mixture of platform-holder guides and editorial release schedules, not one definitive global calendar. Nintendo says its December guide was accurate at the time of publication; Xbox Wire likewise notes that release dates may change. Versions can be listed on different schedules or become available at different times, so confirm the edition and platform with the relevant store or publisher listing before relying on a date.
This is a representative shortlist rather than a complete December calendar. GameSpot’s year schedule and Nintendo’s and Xbox’s platform-specific guides include many more releases.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- A new Spin on a Classic: You've never played classic Sonic like this before!
- Multiply, swim up waterfalls, change form, and more with the powers of the Chaos Emeralds.
- lay as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose, using their unique abilities to explore and uncover new paths and secrets.
- More Friends, More Fun: Play with up to 3 other players in local Co-op and challenge players from around the world in Battle Mode!
Rank #3
- Blast off on a high-octane adventure to save a star system from invasion
- Tear through space, soar across planets, and shoot loads of foes out of the sky at every step of the way
- A cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 story, featuring fully voiced dialogue, an epic orchestral soundtrack, and a complete visual overhaul for the Nintendo Switch 2 system
- Enter first-person mode to experience the action from inside the cockpit, and even use mouse controls to fly
- Invite a second player* to join you as a gunner using Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls
Sources
- Nintendo UK: What’s new on Nintendo Switch in December 2025
- Nintendo Canada: Available now on Nintendo Switch, December 8, 2025
- GameSpot: Video game release dates
- Xbox Wire: Xbox games launching December 1 to 5
- Xbox Wire: Xbox games launching December 8 to 12
- Eastasiasoft: publisher news and release announcements
- PC Gamer: OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 coverage
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
