2025: A Focus on Wishes

1. An End to Video Game Industry Consolidation and Mass Layoffs

May the video game industry cycle into a hiring phase and slow the rate of acquisitions and layoffs.

2. News about the Next EverQuest Title

We eagerly anticipate information about the next installment in the EverQuest franchise, hoping it avoids the "EverQuest Next" naming convention.

3. Happy Annual Expansions at Daybreak

We wish for Daybreak to continue their annual expansion cycle for EverQuest, EverQuest II, Lord of the Rings Online, and potentially Palia.

4. LOTRO to Improve Large Monitor Access

We hope that Standing Stone Games will make efforts to enhance the game's accessibility on large screens, addressing issues with scaling and text visibility.

5. Commit to or Let Go Of H1Z1

We urge EG7/Daybreak to either invest in the development of H1Z1 or phase it out, ending the current state of limbo.

6. Blizzard to Not Mess Up WoW Housing

We hope that Blizzard will deliver on its promise of housing in World of Warcraft, creating a compelling and well-executed feature that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

7. WoW Classic Progression to Pick Up the Pace

We suggest that Blizzard revisits the pacing of WoW Classic's expansions, considering feedback from players who believe the progression has been too slow.

8. Blizz to Use All that Talent and Resources to Make Something New

We challenge Blizzard to leverage its substantial resources and capabilities to create an entirely new game that captures the imagination of players.

9. Valheim to Exit Early Access

We anticipate that Valheim will conclude its early access phase, delivering a complete and polished experience to players. Additional Steam achievements would be welcome!

10. Light No Fire to Go Early Access

We eagerly await the early access release of Light No Fire, eager to experience the studio's take on the survival co-op genre, recognizing that the development journey may evolve expectations.

11. No Man's Sky to Just Keep on Keeping On

We celebrate the ongoing success of No Man's Sky, applauding the consistent efforts of Hello Games to improve and enhance the gaming experience.

12. Dune Awakening to Have Learned from Conan Exiles

We hope that Funcom, having gained experience from Conan Exiles, will create a memorable and engaging experience with Dune: Awakening.

13. GoG.com to Continue Thriving

We value the work of GoG.com in preserving and distributing DRM-free games, and we wish for its continued success as an alternative to large platforms.

14. CCP to Fix the New Eden Economy

We hope that CCP Games recognizes the need to address the economic issues in EVE Online and implements effective solutions to restore balance.

15. CCP to Succeed at Something Besides EVE Online

We encourage CCP Games to diversify its portfolio by creating successful titles outside the EVE Universe, ensuring the stability of the company and its support for EVE Online.

16. CCP to Make a Co-op Space Survival Title

We suggest that CCP Games explore the development of a co-op space survival title, leveraging its knowledge of space combat and FPS elements.

17. CCP to Make the New Eden Strategy Game We Want

We envision a New Eden-themed strategy game, either developed by CCP Games or in collaboration with a partner, offering a strategic perspective on the universe.

18. Andrew Groen to Get Empires of EVE Vol. III Done

We eagerly await the completion of Andrew Groen's history of null sec and New Eden in EVE Online, anticipating his insights into major events such as World War Bee and the Siege of 1DQ1-A.

19. Some Actual War in New Eden

We hope for a resurgence of player-driven conflicts in New Eden, whether it be through economic struggles, territorial disputes, or personal vendettas among alliances and factions.

20. Some Solid Guild Wars 3 News

We anticipate an official announcement or substantial update on Guild Wars 3, eager to learn about the direction and design of the upcoming sequel.

21. Enshrouded to Keep on Their Roll

We appreciate the excellent work of Keen Games and hope that Enshrouded continues to expand and improve, potentially introducing a final boss and refining its co-op survival gameplay loop.

22. Keep Extending Stars Reach

We encourage Playable Worlds to continue expanding Stars Reach, introducing significant features such as space ships and space travel to enhance the open-world sandbox experience.

23. Pokemon Go to Level 60

We expect Niantic to raise the level cap in Pokemon Go, providing incentives to continue playing for both casual and hardcore fans.

24. That Pokemon Black & White Remake

We look forward to a potential remake of Pokemon Black & White, hoping to revisit the Unova region with updated graphics and gameplay enhancements.

25. Hope for the Hermit Kingdom Unchained

We cautiously hope that Unchained Entertainment will make progress on Camelot Unchained and address concerns regarding its development history, while revealing more details about the game's current state and future plans.

26. Civilization VII to Not Be a Bloated Train Wreck

We wish for a well-optimized and polished launch of Civilization VII, avoiding the technical issues and performance problems that have plagued the series in the past.

27. Grand Theft Auto VI Launch

We anticipate the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, eagerly awaiting a return to the iconic open-world franchise.

28. Fantastic Pixel Castle Early Access Reveal

We hope that Greg "Ghostcrawler" Street's Fantastic Pixel Castle will announce an early access release date for their upcoming MMO, providing more details about its innovative private and public zones and other gameplay features.

29. Wild Card Indie Success Wish

We look forward to an unexpected indie studio gaining significant success and recognition, bringing a fresh and innovative game experience to the market (metric to be the Game Awards 2025 indie nominees).

30. Half-Life 3 Announced for Real

While highly improbable, we hold out a glimmer of hope for an official announcement of Half-Life 3, ending the years-long speculation and fan anticipation.

Bonus Wishes: Subject to additional announcements and availability.

Wish Scoring: 10 points per wish fulfilled, with potential partial credit. Wishes must be fulfilled by December 15, 2025.

Let's see how many of these wishes the cosmos grants in 2025. May the time be one of progress, joy, and fulfilling experiences in the video game world.