The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, unveiled an array of exciting updates and new game reveals that have gamers buzzing with anticipation. Here's a detailed look at the highlights:
Borderlands 4
The star attraction of the evening, Borderlands 4, provided a tantalizing glimpse of gameplay filled with an abundance of guns, enemies, and the humor that fans love. More information is set to be revealed in the next State of Play, with the game slated for release on September 23, 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom thrilled fans with a trailer for the latest installment in the iconic Onimusha series. This samurai action game promises stylish combat against demons from Japan's underworld, drawing comparisons to the intensity of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will wield swords in fierce battles, unravel mysteries, and navigate intrigues in feudal Kyoto. The game is expected to launch in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 arriving earlier on May 23, 2025.
Saros
Housemarque, the creators behind Returnal, teased their new project, Saros. Though details are scarce, the game 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, which faces a mysterious "sinister eclipse," the game draws from Indian mythology, featuring multi-armed creatures. Saros is anticipated for a 2026 release.
Hell is Us
Directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, formerly the art director of the Deus Ex series, 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, the game unfolds in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. It's set to hit the shelves on September 4, 2025.
Days Gone Remastered
The remastered edition of Days Gone will feature updated graphics and several new modes, becoming available starting April 25, 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Fans of the Metal Gear series can look forward to a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all the bosses from the original game. The release date is set for 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, his latest project since departing Rockstar Games. Described as a game that will redefine gaming, MindsEye is nearing completion with a planned 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 a snowy city named Krat. It's expected to release in summer 2025.
Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover
Stellar Blade is set to expand its reach with a PC version and a crossover with Goddess of Victory, both launching in June 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
This Final Fantasy-style adventure is making its 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 revealed, with the game set to release on June 13.
Tides of Annihilation
Blending elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, Tides of Annihilation is set in a fantasy version of London.
Metal Eden
This first-person sci-fi shooter is exclusive to the PS5 and will be available starting 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 revival of the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, is set for release on August 29, 2025.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
This arcade racer featuring Sonic characters will begin its closed beta on February 21.
Split Fiction
Josef Fares' cooperative adventure, Split Fiction, is slated for 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
This dark fantasy VR adventure, reminiscent of Tim Burton's style, is coming to PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025.
Dreams of Another
A shooter featuring fully destructible environments similar to Dreams, with a release planned for the near future.
With such a diverse and thrilling lineup, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for PlayStation fans. Stay tuned for these exciting releases!
