PlayStation's February 12-13, 2025 State of Play event showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles and exciting reveals. Here's a summary of the key announcements:
Game Highlights:
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Borderlands 4: A gameplay trailer highlighted the return of the series' signature gunplay, humor, and chaotic encounters. Launching September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Capcom's samurai action series continues with a new installment promising stylish combat and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Release slated for 2026; a remastered Onimusha 2 arrives May 23, 2025.
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Saros: Housemarque (Returnal) presents a new rogue-like third-person action game with a surreal, Lynchian narrative inspired by Indian mythology. Expected in 2026.
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Hell is Us: A Death Stranding-esque action-adventure game, drawing inspiration from Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy, set in a post-apocalyptic world. Releases September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: The remastered edition boasts enhanced visuals and new gameplay modes. Available April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses. Launching August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA 5) highly anticipated new project, aiming to redefine gaming, is slated for a Summer 2025 release.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Explores the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city called Krat. Summer 2025 release.
Additional Titles:
- Stellar Blade: PC version and Goddess of Victory crossover launching June 2025.
- Lost Soul Aside: Final Fantasy-style adventure debuting May 30, 2025.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer shown, releasing June 13, 2025.
- Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
- Metal Eden: PS5 exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter, out May 6, 2025.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: New post-launch content announced.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators, releasing August 29, 2025.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer featuring Sonic characters; closed beta starts February 21, 2025.
- Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, releasing March 6, 2025.
- Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and Alien.
- The Midnight Walk: Dark fantasy VR adventure (PS5 & PS VR2) in a Tim Burton style, releasing May 8, 2025.
- Dreams of Another: Shooter with fully destructible environments, coming soon.
Get ready for a thrilling year of gaming with these exciting releases throughout 2025!