PS State of Play Feb 2025: Key Announcements

The latest State of Play presentation showcased a thrilling glimpse into the PS5's future, brimming with exciting game reveals. Highlights included a captivating look at Housemarque's *Saros*, a spiritual successor to *Returnal*, alongside new trailers and release dates for highly anticipated titles like *Borderlands 4*, *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater*, and many more.

Major announcements included *Days Gone Remastered*, an updated look at *Onimusha: Way of the Sword*, the newly released *Warriors: Abyss*, a peek at *WWE 2K25*'s "The Island" mode, a brand-new *Shinobi* game, and a host of other surprises. With so much revealed, this roundup compiles every announcement to ensure you don't miss a single detail!

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State of Play February 2025 Games

Every game featured in Sony's PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025. See All!

Saros Is Housemarque's Next Game After Returnal

Following *Returnal*, Housemarque's next title, *Saros*, is slated for a 2026 PS5 release. While sharing similarities with *Returnal*, *Saros* introduces a new setting on the planet Carcosa, threatened by an ominous eclipse. Players assume the role of Arjun Devraj (Rahul Kohli), a Soltari Enforcer seeking answers on a lost colony. The game features permanent progression systems where each death reshapes the world and unlocks new upgrades.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Finally Confirmed

A new gameplay trailer confirms *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater*'s release date: August 28, 2025. An *Ape Escape* collaboration is planned, with potential for further crossovers.

Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed

*Borderlands 4* launches September 23, 2025. A new gameplay trailer accompanied the announcement, and a dedicated *Borderlands 4* State of Play is planned for later this spring.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword New Trailer

Launching in 2026, *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* received a new gameplay trailer showcasing its protagonist, the historical swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

Single-Player Action Game Tides of Annihilation Revealed

A surprise reveal, *Tides of Annihilation* is a narrative-driven action-adventure game set in a modern London overrun by otherworldly forces. Players control Gwendolyn, aided by the Knights of the Round Table, battling skyscraper-sized bosses.

Days Gone Remastered Arrives This April

*Days Gone Remastered* races onto PS5 on April 25, 2025, boasting VRR, PS5 Pro support, permadeath and speedrun modes, enhanced photo mode, accessibility features, and a new Horde Assault mode. PS4 owners can upgrade for $10.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Additions for February 2025

The State of Play unveiled February's PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions, including *Star Wars Jedi: Survivor*, *TopSpin 2K25*, *Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1*, and more, alongside a preview of upcoming indie titles like *Blue Prince* and *Abiotic Factor*.

Leslie Benzies' MindsEye Gets Gameplay Trailer and Release Window

Former *GTA* lead developer Leslie Benzies' *MindsEye* was showcased with gameplay and cinematic trailers, targeting a Summer 2025 release. The game follows Jacob Diaz, a haunted soldier with a mysterious neural implant, uncovering the truth about his past in a technologically advanced Redrock.

Warriors: Abyss Launches Today

A roguelite spin-off of *Dynasty Warriors*, *Warriors: Abyss*, launched today on PS5 and PS4, featuring randomly generated stages, items, and character choices, offering over 100 unique characters and 16 billion combinations.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay Revealed

A new trailer for *Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* highlighted its gameplay, showcasing portal mechanics that instantly transport racers to different worlds. The game is heading to PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Stellar Blade Nikke Crossover and PC Port

A *Goddess of Victory: Nikke* crossover for *Stellar Blade* is coming in June 2025, including a themed boss, outfit, and collectibles. A PC port is also in the works.

Lies of P: Overture Prequel DLC

*Lies of P: Overture*, a prequel DLC expansion, will unveil the hidden stories of Krat and the Puppet Frenzy, releasing this summer.

WWE 2K25's The Island Social Hub

*WWE 2K25* unveiled "The Island," its social multiplayer hub where players explore, take on challenges, and develop storylines with custom wrestlers.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Launches August 29

*Shinobi: Art of Vengeance*, a new entry in the franchise, launches August 29, 2025, on PS5 and PS4. Joe Musashi's quest for vengeance features unlockable abilities that enhance exploration and replayability. Developed by Sega and Lizardcube.

Metal Eden Sci-Fi FPS Arrives May 6

*Metal Eden*, an adrenaline-fueled sci-fi FPS, releases on PS5 May 6, 2025. The unique "Core Ripping" mechanic lets players rip cores from enemies, using them for explosions or to enhance combat abilities.

Lost Soul Aside Gets Release Date and New Trailer

*Lost Soul Aside*, launching May 30, 2025, on PS5 and PC, received a new gameplay and story trailer. The game, initially a one-person project, boasts stunning visuals and intense combat.

Monster Hunter Wilds Spring Update Adds Mizutsune

A free spring update for *Monster Hunter Wilds* will introduce Mizutsune, alongside Event Quests and other surprises.

Split Fiction Story Trailer and March 6 Release

A new story trailer for *Split Fiction* precedes its March 6, 2025, release.

Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 Coming This October

Supermassive Games' *Directive 8020* arrives October 2, 2025, blending sci-fi exploration and horror, where choices determine survival against a shape-shifting alien organism aboard a crash-landed spaceship.

PixelJunk's Dreams of Another Coming in 2025

*Dreams of Another*, the next *PixelJunk* adventure, releases on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025, focusing on creation and destruction within an ethereal dreamscape.

Darwin's Paradox: An Octopus in a Food Factory

*Darwin's Paradox*, an action-adventure platformer, lets players experience life as an octopus, utilizing climbing, camouflage, and ink-shooting abilities with DualSense haptic feedback.

The Midnight Walk: Stop-Motion Action-Adventure

The stunning stop-motion first-person action-adventure *The Midnight Walk* launches on PS5 and PS VR2 May 8, 2025.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon Crossover with Dave the Diver

Kasuga Ichiban from *Yakuza: Like a Dragon* joins *Dave the Diver* in April via the *Dave the Diver: Ichiban's Holiday* DLC, including karaoke mini-games and restaurant staff recruitment.

Hell Is Us Release Date and New Look

The post-apocalyptic sci-fi action-adventure *Hell Is Us* releases September 4, 2025.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Coming to PS5 in 2025

*Digimon Story: Time Stranger*, a new JRPG, lets players traverse the human and Digital Worlds, collecting and training Digimon to prevent a world collapse.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic Returns

*Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic* brings back the horror franchise with a shape-shifting antagonist.