PlayStation's 2025 State of Play: Key Reveals

The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and reveals about upcoming games that have fans buzzing with anticipation. Here's a comprehensive look at the highlights from the event.

Borderlands 4

The spotlight was on Borderlands 4, which stole the show with a dynamic gameplay trailer filled with guns, enemies, and the series' signature humor. While more details are slated for the next State of Play, fans can mark their calendars for the launch on September 23, 2025.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom thrilled audiences with a trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the latest installment in their iconic samurai series. The game promises stylish combat against demons in feudal Kyoto, drawing comparisons to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players can look forward to this title in 2026, alongside a remastered version of Onimusha 2, set to release on May 23, 2025.

Saros

Finnish studio Housemarque, creators of Returnal, unveiled Saros, a mysterious new game blending rogue-like action with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch and Indian mythology. Set on the planet Carcosa under a sinister eclipse, players will guide protagonist Arjun Devraj against multi-armed foes. The game is slated for release in 2026.

Hell is Us

Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, known for his work on the Deus Ex series, directs Hell is Us, an action-adventure game described as "Death Stranding with action." Drawing from Alex Garland’s film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, this title is set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse and is scheduled for release on September 4, 2025.

Days Gone Remastered

The remastered version of Days Gone promises updated graphics and several new modes, set to launch on April 25, 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Fans of the Metal Gear series can rejoice as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was announced as a remake featuring all bosses and a release date of August 28, 2025.

MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, the creative mind behind L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and GTA 5, showcased the first trailer for his latest project, MindsEye. Touted to redefine gaming, it's set for a summer 2025 release.

Overture DLC for Lies of P

An expansion for Lies of P, titled Overture, will delve into the protagonist's backstory within the snowy city of Krat. It's slated for release in summer 2025.

Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover

The popular Stellar Blade is coming to PC in June 2025, alongside a crossover with Goddess of Victory.

Lost Soul Aside

A new adventure in the style of Final Fantasy, Lost Soul Aside, is set to debut on May 30, 2025.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic

A chilling gameplay trailer was revealed for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, set to release on June 13, 2025.

Tides of Annihilation

A unique blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, Tides of Annihilation, will take players to a fantasy version of London.

Metal Eden

A new first-person sci-fi shooter, Metal Eden, exclusive to PS5, will launch on May 6, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Post-launch updates for Monster Hunter Wilds were announced, featuring new monsters and quests.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

The classic Shinobi series makes a return with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, developed by its original creators, set for release on August 29, 2025.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic fans can look forward to the arcade racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, with a closed beta starting on February 21, 2025.

Split Fiction

Josef Fares brings a cooperative adventure with Split Fiction, set to release on March 6, 2025.

Directive 8020

A sci-fi survival horror game, Directive 8020, inspired by John Carpenter’s The Thing and the Alien franchise, was revealed.

The Midnight Walk

A dark fantasy VR adventure, The Midnight Walk, in the style of Tim Burton, is coming to PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025.

Dreams of Another

A shooter with fully destructible environments, Dreams of Another, echoing the creativity of Dreams, is slated for a soon-to-be-announced release.

With such an exciting lineup of games set to launch throughout 2025, PlayStation fans have a lot to look forward to. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for an unforgettable year of gaming!