PlayStation's 2025 State of Play: Key Reveals

Author: Charlotte May 26,2025

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The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was packed with exciting updates and reveals for upcoming games. Sony provided a glimpse into several highly anticipated titles, stirring enthusiasm among gamers worldwide.

Borderlands 4

The star of the show, Borderlands 4, showcased a thrilling gameplay trailer filled with guns, enemies, and the series' signature humor. While more details are slated to be unveiled in the next State of Play, fans can mark their calendars for the game's launch on September 23, 2025.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom delighted fans with a trailer for the next installment in the iconic Onimusha series. This samurai action game promises stylish combat against demons in feudal Kyoto, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will engage in brutal battles and unravel mysteries, with the game set to release in 2026. Additionally, a remastered version of Onimusha 2 is scheduled for May 23, 2025.

Saros

Housemarque, the Finnish studio behind Returnal, teased their new project, Saros. Though details are scarce, the game promises to evolve their rogue-like third-person action gameplay with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa, threatened by a "sinister eclipse," the game draws from Indian mythology, featuring protagonist Arjun Devraj battling multi-armed creatures. Saros is slated for a 2026 release.

Hell is Us

Directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, known for his work on Deus Ex, Hell is Us was described as "Death Stranding with action." Inspired by Alex Garland's Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, this action-adventure game is set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. Fans can expect its release on September 4, 2025.

Days Gone Remastered

The remastered edition of Days Gone promises updated graphics and new modes, available starting April 25, 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all the original bosses, is set to launch on August 28, 2025.

MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, previously of Rockstar Games, unveiled the first trailer for MindsEye, claiming it will redefine gaming. While his project Everywhere remains unfulfilled, MindsEye is nearing completion with a planned summer 2025 release.

Overture DLC for Lies of P

The Overture DLC for Lies of P delves into the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat, set to release in summer 2025.

Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover

Stellar Blade's PC version and a crossover with Goddess of Victory are scheduled to launch in June 2025.

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 was shown for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, with a release date of June 13.

Tides of Annihilation

A unique blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy version of London.

Metal Eden

This first-person sci-fi shooter is exclusive to PS5 and will be released on May 6, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Post-launch updates for Monster Hunter Wilds were announced, featuring new monsters and quests.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

A return to the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, set for release on August 29, 2025.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting February 21.

Split Fiction

A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, scheduled 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

A dark fantasy VR adventure in Tim Burton's style, exclusive to PS5 and PS VR2, releasing on May 8, 2025.

Dreams of Another

A shooter featuring fully destructible environments, echoing the concept of Dreams, and coming soon.

Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025, as PlayStation continues to deliver innovative and captivating gaming experiences.