The PlayStation State of Play presentation on February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and fresh reveals that have gamers buzzing with anticipation. Here's a rundown of the highlights:
Borderlands 4
The star of the show, Borderlands 4, showcased a tantalizing glimpse of gameplay filled with the series' signature guns, enemies, and humor. More details are set to be revealed in the next State of Play, with the game slated for release on September 23, 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom's iconic Onimusha series returns with a new installment, promising stylish samurai combat against demons from Japan's underworld, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will engage in skillful swordplay in brutal battles while unraveling mysteries and intrigues in feudal Kyoto. The game is set for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 hitting shelves on May 23, 2025.
Saros
Finnish studio Housemarque, renowned for Returnal, unveiled Saros, a new game that promises to evolve their rogue-like third-person action gameplay with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa, threatened by a mysterious "sinister eclipse," and drawing from Indian mythology, the protagonist Arjun Devraj battles multi-armed creatures. The game is planned for release in 2026.
Hell is Us
Described as "Death Stranding with action," this action-adventure title is directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, known for his work on Deus Ex. Inspired by Alex Garland’s Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, the game is set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. It is scheduled for release on September 4, 2025.
Days Gone Remastered
The remastered edition of Days Gone offers updated graphics and several new modes, set to be available starting April 25, 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
This remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 will feature all bosses and is slated for release on August 28, 2025.
MindsEye
Leslie Benzies, known for his work on L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and GTA 5, unveiled his latest project, MindsEye. Described as a game that will redefine gaming, it is set for a summer 2025 release.
Overture DLC for Lies of P
This new content explores the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city named Krat and is set to release in summer 2025.
Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover
Stellar Blade will launch on PC with a crossover with Goddess of Victory in June 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
This Final Fantasy-style adventure will debut on May 30, 2025.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
A gameplay trailer was shown, with the game set for release on June 13, 2025.
Tides of Annihilation
This title blends elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy version of London.
Metal Eden
A first-person sci-fi shooter exclusive to PS5, set to release on May 6, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Post-launch updates were announced, including new monsters and quests.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
A return to the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, set for release on August 29, 2025.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting on February 21.
Split Fiction
A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, set to release on March 6, 2025.
Directive 8020
A sci-fi survival horror game inspired by John Carpenter’s The Thing and the Alien franchise.
The Midnight Walk
A dark fantasy VR adventure in Tim Burton style for PS5 and PS VR2, set to release on May 8, 2025.
Dreams of Another
A shooter with fully destructible environments reminiscent of Dreams, coming soon.
Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025!
