PlayStation State of Play February 2025: Everything Announced

Author: Christopher Apr 01,2025

A brand-new State of Play has arrived, showcasing an exhilarating lineup of games set to elevate the PS5 experience. Among the highlights, we got an exciting glimpse into Saros, Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal, along with new trailers and confirmed release dates for Borderlands 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and many more exciting titles.

The event was packed with significant reveals, including Days Gone Remastered, a fresh look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new Dynasty Warriors spin-off available immediately, insights into WWE 2K25's The Island, a new Shinobi game, and a plethora of other announcements. This comprehensive roundup ensures you stay updated on every reveal, so you won't miss out on any of the excitement. Which game are you most eager to play? Share your thoughts below!

State of Play February 2025 Games

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

Saros
Saros
Housemarque
Days Gone Remastered
Days Gone Remastered
Bend Studio
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
SEGA
Warriors: Abyss
Warriors: Abyss
Omega Force
Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4
Gearbox
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
KCEJ
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
SEGA
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Media.Vision
Split Fiction
Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios
Lies of P: Overture
Lies of P: Overture
Neowiz

Saros Is Housemarque's Next Game After Returnal

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Saros, the eagerly awaited successor to Returnal from Housemarque, is slated to launch on PS5 in 2026. Although it shares visual similarities with Returnal, Saros introduces a new narrative set on the planet Carcosa, which faces the ominous threat of an eclipse. Players will step into the shoes of Arjun Devraj, voiced by Rahul Kohli, a powerful Soltari Enforcer on a quest for answers in a lost off-world colony. The game promises permanent progression systems where every death reshapes the world, offering new upgrades to tackle challenges.


Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Finally Confirmed — Officially This Time

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Konami has officially confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will hit the shelves on August 28, 2025, accompanied by a new gameplay trailer. Fans can also look forward to an Ape Escape collaboration and possibly more crossovers in the future.


Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed

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Gearbox has announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. A brand-new gameplay trailer was unveiled to celebrate the announcement, offering fans another glimpse into the much-anticipated sequel. Additionally, a Borderlands 4-themed State of Play is scheduled for later this spring.


Onimusha: Way of the Sword New Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay, Protagonist

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Capcom shared a new gameplay trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, set to release in 2026. The trailer introduces the game's new protagonist, the historical swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, offering fans a taste of what's to come.


Single-Player Action Game Tides of Annihilation Revealed During Sony’s State of Play 2025

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Tides of Annihilation, a surprising new addition to the show, promises a visually stunning single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure experience. Set in a modern London overtaken by otherworldly forces, players will take on the role of Gwendolyn, with the ability to summon the Knights of the Round Table for combat assistance. The game features epic battles against skyscraper-sized bosses.


Days Gone Remastered Will Bring You Back to Its Freaker-Filled World This April

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Days Gone is set to make a comeback on PS5 on April 25, 2025, with enhanced features including VRR and PS5 Pro support, permadeath and speedrun modes, an improved photo mode, additional accessibility features, and a new Horde Assault mode where Deacon St. John will face even more Freakers. PS4 owners can upgrade to the remastered version for just $10.


Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025

The State of Play also unveiled the February 2025 additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1, and more. A sneak peek at upcoming indie titles, such as Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor, was also provided.


Leslie Benzies' MindsEye Gets a Gameplay Trailer and a Summer 2025 Release Window

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Leslie Benzies, formerly of the GTA series, showcased gameplay and cinematic trailers for MindsEye during the State of Play, with a planned release in Summer 2025. The game follows Jacob Diaz, a former soldier haunted by a failed covert mission and a mysterious neural implant called MindsEye. Set in the futuristic city of Redrock, players will explore action-packed scenarios on foot, in cars, and in the sky to unravel Jacob's past.


Warriors: Abyss Is a New Roguelite Launching Today on PS5 and PS4

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Dynasty Warriors fans can dive into a new roguelite experience with Warriors: Abyss, available today on both PS5 and PS4. The game offers randomly generated stages and items, with over 100 unique characters and more than 16 billion combinations of play styles, combining the thrill of 1 vs. 1,000 action with roguelite elements.


First Look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay at Sony State of Play 2025

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds revealed more gameplay in a new trailer, showcasing its racing mechanics across various platforms including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. A highlight of the trailer was the use of portals to transport racers instantly to different worlds.


Stellar Blade Gets Nikke Crossover DLC and PC Port Release Window

Stellar Blade will feature a crossover with Goddess of Victory: Nikke, introducing themed bosses, new outfits, and collectible items, set to release in June 2025. Additionally, a PC port release window was announced.


Lies of P: Overture Is a Prequel DLC Expansion Set to Be Released This Summer

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Lies of P: Overture, a prequel to the 2023 Soulslike game, will launch this summer, allowing players to explore the hidden stories of Krat and uncover the origins of the great Puppet Frenzy.


WWE 2K25 Spotlights Its Social Multiplayer Wrestling Hub, The Island

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WWE 2K25 unveiled its new social multiplayer wrestling hub, The Island, where players can explore, engage in challenges, and develop storylines with their custom wrestlers.


Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Brings the Classic Franchise to PS5 and PS4

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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the latest in the beloved franchise, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 29, 2025. Joe Musashi's quest for vengeance will feature unlockable abilities for exploring hidden paths and discovering secrets, developed by SEGA and Streets of Rage 4's Lizardcube.


Metal Eden Is an 'Adrenaline Rush Sci-Fi FPS' Headed to PS5 on May 6

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Metal Eden, an adrenaline-pumping sci-fi FPS, is set to launch on PS5 on May 6, 2025. A unique feature, Core Ripping, allows players to use a Multitool's Gravity Beam to extract cores from enemies, which can be thrown for explosive effects or consumed to enhance melee attacks, mobility, and survivability.


Lost Soul Aside Finally Gets a Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals

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Lost Soul Aside, originally a one-person project by Yang Bing, has evolved into a full-fledged adventure with stunning visuals and intense combat. It will be available on PS5 and PC on May 30, 2025, with a new gameplay and story trailer revealed at the State of Play.


Monster Hunter Wilds to Add Mizutsune In Its First Big Update

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Monster Hunter Wilds will introduce Mizutsune in its first free title update this spring, along with Event Quests and other surprises.


Split Fiction Gets a New Story Trailer Ahead of Its March 6 Release Date

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Split Fiction, an upcoming title, showcased a new story trailer ahead of its release on March 6, 2025.


Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 Will Scare PS5 Owners This October

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Supermassive Games' Directive 8020, a blend of sci-fi exploration and horror, is set to release on October 2, 2025. Set aboard the Cassiopeia, players will navigate a narrative where choices lead to potentially disastrous outcomes, dealing with a hull breach, a murder, and suspicious crew activity, culminating in a crash landing and the presence of a shape-shifting alien organism.


The Next PixelJunk Series Is Called Dreams of Another and It Will Be Out in 2025

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Dreams of Another, the latest PixelJunk adventure, will be released on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025. Players will explore an ethereal dreamscape, shooting to create within a theme of "no creation without destruction," centered around The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier.


Darwin's Paradox Follows an Octopus Who Finds Himself in a Food Factory

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Darwin's Paradox aims to immerse players in the life of an octopus, navigating a food factory. The game features climbing, camouflage, and ink shooting, enhanced by the DualSense's haptic feedback.


The Midnight Walk Is a Stunning Stop-Motion First-Person Action-Adventure Game

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The Midnight Walk, a visually striking stop-motion first-person action-adventure game, will launch on PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025.


Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban Is Taking a Trip to Dave the Diver

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In April, Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban will join Dave the Diver in the Ichiban's Holiday DLC, featuring mini-games like Karaoke and the ability to recruit familiar faces from the Like a Dragon series to your restaurant staff.


Hell Is Us Gets a New Look and Release Date

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Hell Is Us, a third-person post-apocalyptic sci-fi action-adventure game, is set to release on September 4, 2025.


Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Set to Launch in 2025 on PS5

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Digimon Story Time Stranger, a new JRPG, will allow players to switch between the human world and the Digital World, collecting and training Digimon to prevent the world's collapse and alter fate, set for release in 2025 on PS5.


Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic Brings Players Back to the Horror Franchise

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Five Nights at Freddy's returns with Secret of the Mimic, where players will confront a terrifying foe capable of mimicking other animatronic characters, ensuring a chilling experience.