The PlayStation State of Play presentation on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was a thrilling showcase of upcoming games and exciting reveals, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the future of gaming. Here are the main highlights:
Borderlands 4 The star of the show, Borderlands 4, dazzled audiences with a glimpse of gameplay featuring an abundance of guns, enemies, and the series' signature humor. More details are promised during the next State of Play, with the game set to launch on September 23, 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Capcom's iconic series continues with a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This samurai action game promises stylish combat against demons from Japan's underworld, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will wield swords skillfully in brutal battles while uncovering mysteries and intrigues in feudal Kyoto. The game is slated for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 arriving on May 23, 2025.
Saros Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, unveiled Saros, a new game that promises an evolution of their rogue-like third-person action gameplay combined with a surreal Lynch-inspired narrative. Set on the planet Carcosa under threat from a mysterious "sinister eclipse," the game draws inspiration from Indian mythology. The protagonist, Arjun Devraj, faces multi-armed creatures, hinting at a cultural shift from previous works. Saros is planned for release in 2026.
Hell is Us Described as "Death Stranding with action," Hell is Us is an action-adventure title directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, art director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Inspired by Alex Garland’s film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, the game takes place in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. It 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, featuring all bosses, is scheduled 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 since leaving Rockstar Games. He claims this project will redefine gaming. While Everywhere remains unfulfilled, MindsEye is nearing completion with a summer 2025 release.
Overture DLC for Lies of P This DLC 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 The PC version of Stellar Blade, along with a crossover with Goddess of Victory, is slated for 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 was shown, with the game set for release on June 13, 2025.
Tides of Annihilation A mix between Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy 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 starring Sonic characters, with a closed beta beginning on February 21, 2025.
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 echoing Dreams, coming soon.
Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025!
