Tracking All the New Pinball Machines Released in 2025
2025 is already shaping up to be a landmark year for pinball enthusiasts. Established manufacturers and newcomers alike are launching a wave of new pinball machines, from blockbuster licenses to inventive original IP. This rolling pinball release tracker lists all the new pinball machines 2025 has to offer, with links to full Kineticist coverage for deeper dives.
Stern Pinball – Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (January 2025)
Stern opened 2025 with Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, designed by Brian Eddy with code by Dwight Sullivan. Players battle the dragon Rath across Pro, Premium, and LE models, with RPG-style progression saved via Insider Connected. Highlights include an animatronic dragon, pop-up “Dungeon Crawl” scoop, magnetic Gelatinous Cube trap, and a “PinSave” system to resume games later.
Multimorphic – Portal (March 2025
Portal Pinball brings Valve’s hit game to Multimorphic’s modular P3 platform. It’s the ninth P3 release, featuring new lower playfield mechs, art by Brad Albright, sound by Scott Danesi, and original GLaDOS voice work. Available in Standard and Extended kits, with extra toys in the Extended. Production starts summer 2025.
Turner Pinball – Merlin’s Arcade (March 2025
Texas-based Turner Pinball’s second title, Merlin's Arcade, swaps ninjas for wizards. Designer Jon Norris and team delivers a medieval fantasy with “Finesse Flippers” for precise control. Legendary Edition ($8,995) adds toys like a Foosball Knight and barrel lock; Arcade Edition ($6,995) is streamlined. Shipping expected summer 2025.
Barrels of Fun – Dune (April 2025
Barrels of Fun follows Labyrinth with Dune Pinball, based on Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 film. Limited to 1,000 units ($11,600), it includes premium touches like Infinity Glass and an illuminated Ornithopter topper. Toys include an interactive Sandworm, spice harvester, and Bene Gesserit pain box. All units ship by year’s end.
Stern Pinball – King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (April 2025
Keith Elwin’s King Kong adventure features Pro, Premium, and LE models (932 LEs worldwide). Kong grabs balls on Premium/LE, a train toy flips during multiball, and a giant spider magnet adds chaos. Four flippers and pulp-adventure styling round out the package.
Jersey Jack Pinball – Harry Potter (June 2025)
JJP’s long-awaited Harry Potter Pinball spans three editions: Arcade ($9,999), Wizard ($12k), and Collector’s ($15k). Designed by Eric Meunier, with CE art by MinaLima, it’s loaded with toys – Whomping Willow, Quidditch upper playfield, Sorting Hat, Grand Staircase – plus film clips and music.
Pinball Brothers – The Predator (June 2025)
Based on the 1987 film, Predator Pinball is a widebody with a motorized helicopter lock, attacking Predator figure, and spinning minigun turret. Includes Alan Silvestri’s score and iconic movie callouts.
Stern Pinball – JAWS 50th Anniversary Edition (July 2025)
A premium re-skin of Stern’s Jaws for the film’s 50th anniversary. Features new glitter-trimmed art, red armor, brass ramps, and special badging. Gameplay remains unchanged – with the moving shark fin, Orca upper playfield, and boat-bashing shark toy intact.
Stern Pinball – Star Wars Home Edition “Plus” (August 2025)
An updated home model with Insider Connected, priced at $4,799. Includes film clips, John Williams music, and toys like a Death Star and TIE Fighter. Aimed at families and new players wanting online achievements and leaderboards.
Stern Pinball – Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (September 2025)
Returning to the familiar ground of the original Star Wars film trilogy (Episodes 4-6), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire is the latest cornerstone release from Stern by designer John Borg and coder Raymond Davidson.
