Tech Desk 
Jan 06, 2025
The first week of 2025 has brought a mix of exciting updates for all players, from free games on the Epic Games Store to new developments in Grand Theft Auto 6 and expansions in popular titles like Squid Game: Unleashed.
Fans of Marvel, The Witcher, and World of Warcraft are also in for a treat as fresh content and updates set the stage for a thrilling year ahead.
Gadinsider has curated a roundup of this week’s biggest gaming news.
Epic Games Store starts 2025 with free mystery games
The Epic Games Store wrapped up its December free game promotion and kicked off 2025 with Kingdom Come: Deliverance, a mediaeval RPG available for free until January 2.
The promotion featured major titles like Vampire Survivors, Sifu, and Control. The next free mystery game will be revealed soon, continuing the store’s tradition of offering premium titles.
GTA 6 trailer upgrade surprises fans
An upgraded version of the GTA 6 trailer surfaced online, offering fans improved visuals and detailed character models. Rockstar’s highly anticipated title is set in a fictional Vice City, featuring the franchise’s first female protagonist. With a likely release date of fall 2025, fans are excited about this iconic addition to the series.
Squid Game: Unleashed season 2 content expands
Netflix's Squid Game: Unleashed introduced new characters and events inspired by the show’s second season. Players can now access the "Mingle" map and upcoming features like Thanos' Red Light Challenge. With the game being free for all, it continues to draw fans of the hit series.
Marvel Rivals introduces leaked game mode
The popular hero shooter Marvel Rivals is rumoured to introduce a Capture the Flag (CTF) mode. Characters like Spider-Man and Venom are expected to dominate this mode with their high mobility, making them must-picks for players.
The Witcher 4 sparks Gwent revival hopes
As CD Projekt Red teases The Witcher 4, fans are speculating about a revival of the Gwent card game. The new chapter, starring a mature Ciri, presents an opportunity to integrate fresh content into Gwent, rekindling interest in the fan-favourite card game.
World of Warcraft 2025 roadmap announced
World of Warcraft announced major updates for 2025, including the Plunderstorm event and the Undermined patch in the spring.
The year will end with the release of World of Warcraft: Midnight, featuring long-awaited player housing and exciting new zones.
Marvel Snap kicks off 2025 with new seasons
Marvel Snap launched its Dark Avengers season, introducing cards like Iron Patriot and Bullseye. However, fans voiced concerns over slow updates and card acquisition challenges. Developers offer more improvements as new MCU movies align with the game’s updates.
