Key Announcements from PlayStation's State of Play Presentation 2025

PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play Recap: A Glimpse into the Future of Gaming

The February 12-13, 2025, PlayStation State of Play event delivered a compelling showcase of upcoming titles and fresh announcements. Highlights included gameplay reveals and release date confirmations for a diverse range of genres.

Key Game Reveals and Updates:

• Borderlands 4: The star of the show! A gameplay trailer teased action-packed gunplay, memorable enemies, and signature Borderlands humor. Further details are promised in a future State of Play. Release Date: September 23, 2025.

• Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A new entry in Capcom's acclaimed samurai series. Expect stylish, brutal combat against demonic foes in feudal Kyoto. A remastered version of Onimusha 2 is also coming. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release: 2026; Onimusha 2 Remastered: May 23, 2025.

• Saros: From the creators of Returnal (Housemarque), this rogue-like third-person action game promises a surreal, Lynchian narrative set on the planet Carcosa, inspired by Indian mythology. Release Date: 2026.

• Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding meets action," this action-adventure title, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), is inspired by Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy. Set in a war-torn world facing an otherworldly apocalypse. Release Date: September 4, 2025.

• Days Gone Remastered: The remastered edition boasts enhanced visuals and new gameplay modes. Release Date: April 25, 2025.

• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses. Release Date: August 28, 2025.

• MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V, L.A. Noire) highly anticipated new project, promising a paradigm shift in gaming. Release Date: Summer 2025.

• Overture DLC for Lies of P: Explores the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat. Release Date: Summer 2025.

• Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Launching with a crossover event. Release Date: June 2025.

• Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-inspired adventure. Release Date: May 30, 2025.

• Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer revealed. Release Date: June 13, 2025.

• Tides of Annihilation: Blending elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.

• Metal Eden: A first-person sci-fi shooter exclusive to PS5. Release Date: May 6, 2025.

• Monster Hunter Wilds: New post-launch content announced, including monsters and quests.

• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators. Release Date: August 29, 2025.

• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters. Closed beta starts February 21, 2025.

• Split Fiction: A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares. Release Date: March 6, 2025.

• Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and Alien.

• The Midnight Walk: A dark fantasy VR adventure (PS5 & PS VR2) in the style of Tim Burton. Release Date: May 8, 2025.

• Dreams of Another: A shooter with fully destructible environments. Release Date: Coming Soon.

This State of Play showcased a robust lineup of games across various genres, promising an exciting year for PlayStation players. Keep an eye out for further updates!