PlayStation State of Play 2025: Key Reveals

The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and new game announcements, sparking excitement among gaming enthusiasts. Here are the key highlights from the event:

Borderlands 4

The spotlight was firmly on Borderlands 4, which dazzled fans with a gameplay glimpse featuring an array of guns, foes, and the series' trademark humor. More details are slated for the next State of Play, with the game's launch eagerly anticipated on September 23, 2025.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom unveiled a trailer for the latest installment in the iconic Onimusha series, Way of the Sword. The game promises exhilarating samurai action against demonic forces from Japan's underworld, drawing comparisons to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players can look forward to skillful swordplay in intense battles while unraveling mysteries in feudal Kyoto. The game is set for a 2026 release, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 hitting shelves on May 23, 2025.

Saros

Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, teased Saros, a game that promises to evolve their signature rogue-like third-person action with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa facing a mysterious "sinister eclipse," the game incorporates elements of Indian mythology, with the protagonist Arjun Devraj battling multi-armed creatures. A 2026 release is planned.

Hell is Us

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

Days Gone Remastered

The remastered version of Days Gone promises enhanced graphics and new gameplay modes, set to be available starting April 25, 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

A much-anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, Delta: Snake Eater will feature all the original bosses and is set to launch on August 28, 2025.

MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, known for his work on L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and GTA 5, unveiled the first trailer for MindsEye. Billed as a game that will redefine the industry, it's slated for a summer 2025 release.

Overture DLC for Lies of P

The Overture DLC for Lies of P will delve into the protagonist's backstory, set in the snowy city of Krat. It's 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 both slated for a June 2025 launch.

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.

Tides of Annihilation

Tides of Annihilation combines 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

The classic Shinobi series returns with Art of Vengeance, crafted by its original creators, set for 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.

Split Fiction

A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, Split Fiction is 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, Directive 8020 promises tense gameplay.

The Midnight Walk

A dark fantasy VR adventure with a Tim Burton-esque style for PS5 and PS VR2, The Midnight Walk is scheduled for release on May 8, 2025.

Dreams of Another

A shooter with fully destructible environments reminiscent of Dreams, Dreams of Another is set to arrive soon.

With these exciting releases lined up throughout 2025, PlayStation fans have much to look forward to. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for a thrilling year of gaming!