PlayStation State of Play 2025: Key Announcements Revealed

The PlayStation State of Play presentation on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and new game reveals, showcasing a diverse lineup of upcoming titles. Here's a detailed look at the highlights:

Borderlands 4

The star of the show, Borderlands 4, captivated audiences with a glimpse of its gameplay, featuring an array of guns, enemies, and the series' signature humor. More details are set to be unveiled in the next State of Play, with the game slated for release on September 23, 2025.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom's iconic series continues with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which promises stylish samurai combat against demons from Japan's underworld. The trailer showcased brutal battles and intriguing mysteries set in feudal Kyoto. The game is scheduled for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 arriving on May 23, 2025.

Saros

Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, teased their new game, Saros. While details are scarce, it promises an evolution of their rogue-like third-person action gameplay, combined with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa, the game draws from Indian mythology, featuring multi-armed creatures. Saros is planned for release in 2026.

Hell is Us

Directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, Hell is Us is an action-adventure game described as "Death Stranding with action." Inspired by Alex Garland’s film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, it's set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. The game is set to release on September 4, 2025.

Days Gone Remastered

The remastered edition of Days Gone will feature updated graphics and several new modes, available starting April 25, 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will include all bosses and is set for release on August 28, 2025.

MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, known for his work on L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and GTA 5, showcased the first trailer for MindsEye. Described as a game that will redefine gaming, it's nearing completion with a planned summer 2025 release.

Overture DLC for Lies of P

The Overture DLC for Lies of P will explore the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city named Krat, set to release in summer 2025.

Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover

The PC version of Stellar Blade and a crossover with Goddess of Victory are scheduled to launch in June 2025.

Lost Soul Aside

This Final Fantasy-style adventure is set to debut on May 30, 2025.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic

A gameplay trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic was shown, with a release date of June 13, 2025.

Tides of Annihilation

Tides of Annihilation 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, Metal Eden is set to release on May 6, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds

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

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

A return to the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is set to release on August 29, 2025.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will have a closed beta starting February 21, 2025.

Split Fiction

A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, Split Fiction is set to release on March 6, 2025.

Directive 8020

Directive 8020 is 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, The Midnight Walk is set to release on May 8, 2025.

Dreams of Another

A shooter with fully destructible environments echoing Dreams, Dreams of Another is coming soon.

Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025!