PlayStation's February 12-13, 2025 State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles, offering updates on anticipated games and exciting new reveals. Here's a summary of the key announcements:
Major Highlights:
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Borderlands 4: A gameplay trailer highlighted the signature gunplay, enemies, and humor. Further details are promised in a future State of Play. Release date: September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A new entry in the iconic samurai action series. Expect stylish combat against demonic foes in feudal Kyoto. Release date: 2026. A remastered Onimusha 2 launches May 23, 2025.
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Saros: From Housemarque (Returnal), this rogue-like third-person action game features a surreal, Lynchian narrative inspired by Indian mythology. Set on the planet Carcosa, players face multi-armed creatures amidst a "sinister eclipse." Release date: 2026.
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Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding with action," this action-adventure game, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), is inspired by Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy. Set in a war-torn, apocalyptic world. Release date: September 4, 2025.
Other Notable Games:
- Days Gone Remastered: Remastered with updated graphics and new 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) new project, promising to redefine gaming. Release date: Summer 2025.
- Overture DLC for Lies of P: Explores the protagonist's backstory in Krat. Release date: Summer 2025.
- Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Release date: June 2025.
- Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release date: May 30, 2025.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer shown. Release date: June 13, 2025.
- Tides of Annihilation: Blends Elden Ring and Stellar Blade elements in a fantasy London setting.
- Metal Eden: First-person sci-fi shooter (PS5 exclusive). Release date: May 6, 2025.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: Post-launch updates announced.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series. Release date: August 29, 2025.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer featuring Sonic characters. Closed beta starts February 21, 2025.
- Split Fiction: 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: Dark fantasy VR adventure (PS5 & PS VR2). Release date: May 8, 2025.
- Dreams of Another: Shooter with fully destructible environments. Release date: Coming Soon.
This State of Play offered a compelling glimpse into the diverse and exciting games coming to PlayStation in 2025 and beyond. Keep an eye out for more details on these titles as their release dates approach.
