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Players' Choice Poll: December 2025's Best New Game Voting Open!

Illustration of a ballot box with game controllers, representing the Players' Choice poll for December 2025's best new game.

Another year of incredible gaming has wrapped, and what a way to close out 2025! As we dive headfirst into January 2026, the dust has settled on a fantastic twelve months of adventures, stories, and unforgettable moments. And now, the time has come to look back at the final month of that amazing year and crown its champion. Get ready, because the Players' Choice poll for December 2025's best new game is officially open!

Here at the PlayStation Blog, we love hearing directly from you, the players who live and breathe these worlds. That’s why the Players' Choice initiative is so special – it’s your chance to directly influence which game gets celebrated. December really delivered, didn't it? We saw everything from delightful 2D experiences to fresh takes on classic sports tropes, keeping us glued to our screens right up until the new year. So, which one truly captured your heart?

How the Players' Choice Works: Your Voice, Your Winner

Curious how to cast your decisive vote and help shape gaming history? It's simple, really. At the end of every single month, the PlayStation Blog unveils a brand-new poll, inviting you to pick your absolute favorite release from the past 30-odd days. Once the voting window closes, we meticulously tally all your submissions. The triumphant winner will then be proudly announced across our social channels and right here on the PlayStation.Blog.

But what exactly should you consider when making your choice? Well, that's entirely up to you! Think of it this way: if you could only recommend *one* new game released last month to a friend, which one would it be? That's your champion.

A quick note on eligibility, though: we're looking for genuinely new experiences. So, while re-released games don't qualify, ambitious, larger-scale remakes absolutely do. We're talking about those incredible rebuilds like the masterful Resident Evil 4 (2023) or the sprawling epic of Final Fantasy VII Remake – titles that redefine and expand upon their originals. If it feels like a brand new game, it counts!

December 2025's Standout Contenders

The PlayStation Blog editorial team had the challenging but enjoyable task of compiling December's most noteworthy releases to seed this month's poll. And what a list it is! December 2025 truly ended the year with a bang, offering a diverse slate of titles that catered to all sorts of gaming tastes. From high-flying superheroics to gritty street action and shadowy intrigue, there was something for everyone.

Here are some of the fantastic games that are up for your consideration this month:

  • Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A galaxy-spanning adventure that pushed the boundaries of superhero gaming.
  • Skate Story: Gritty, stylish, and a fresh perspective on the skateboarding genre.
  • Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow: Stepping into the shoes of a master thief has never felt so immersive.

These are just a few of the brilliant new worlds that dropped last month, and they represent the incredible variety and quality we saw. Which one truly resonated with you the most?

Your voice matters! Head over to the official PlayStation Blog poll right now and make your pick. Let's celebrate the games that made December 2025 unforgettable and kick off the new year by giving a deserving title its moment in the spotlight. Happy voting!

FAQ: Players' Choice Poll

How often are these Players' Choice polls held?

These polls are a monthly tradition! At the end of every calendar month, we open a new poll for you to vote on the best new game released during that period.

What defines a "new game" for voting eligibility?

A "new game" includes brand-new releases and ambitious, large-scale remakes (like Resident Evil 4 (2023) or Final Fantasy VII Remake). However, simple re-releases or remasters that don't fundamentally rebuild the original do not qualify.

Who decides which games are nominated for the poll?

The PlayStation Blog editorial team carefully curates a list of that month’s most noteworthy and impactful new releases. This list is then used to seed the official poll.