Counter-Strike 2, Fortnite, Dota 2 and More Set to Ignite the Games of the Future 2025
The first lineup of game titles for the Games of the Future 2025 has been revealed, setting the stage for an unmissable celebration of innovation, competition, and global talent in Abu Dhabi this December.
From 18 to 23 December, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) will welcome elite gamers, athletes, and fans from around the world for six unforgettable days of phygital sport - where physical performance and digital mastery collide in one groundbreaking event.
Uniting the intensity of traditional sport with the skill and drama of esports, the Games of the Future 2025 (GOTF 2025) will showcase 11 dynamic disciplines, redefining what it means to compete, play, and win in the modern era.
And with the world’s top game titles confirmed, GOTF 2025 is set to be one of the most exciting spectacles in international sport and gaming.
Titles confirmed for GOTF 2025 so far include:
Counter-Strike 2, the legendary tactical shooter, anchors the Phygital Shooter competition - testing players’ precision, strategy, and teamwork under intense pressure. A true icon of competitive gaming, it will set the digital stage ablaze with its trademark intensity and lightning-fast action.
Dota 2, the iconic multiplayer online battle arena, will challenge teams in the MOBA PC competition, to demonstrate tactical mastery and resilience showcasing why it remains one of the most enduring and respected esports titles of all time.
Global phenomenon Fortnite headlines the Battle Royale discipline. With its massive worldwide community and dynamic blend of survival and high-intensity action, it promises to deliver edge-of-the-seat drama, where only one club will be left standing taking the crown.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, one of the most storied fighting franchises in gaming history, brings its blend of precision, reflexes, and tactical brilliance to the Phygital Fighting arena, combining precision, reflexes, and tactical prowess to determine the ultimate champion.
Rounding out this powerhouse lineup, UFL leads the Phygital Football competition with next-generation gameplay and fast-paced action, while 3on3 Freestyle brings street-style flair and lightning rhythm to the Phygital Basketball discipline.
Join us from 18–23 December at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi — or tune in to our tournament live stream from wherever you are — for six days of high-energy action, elite competition, and next-generation entertainment.
Stay tuned for more announcements as we enter the final stretch towards this phygital sports extravaganza and follow @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi on Instagram for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes stories, and live event updates.
