Key Announcements from PlayStation's State of Play Presentation 2025

The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and reveals for gamers eagerly awaiting new titles. Sony unveiled a diverse lineup of upcoming games, showcasing trailers and teasers that promise to keep players engaged throughout the year.

Borderlands 4

The star of the show, Borderlands 4, captivated audiences with a glimpse of its gameplay, featuring a mix of guns, enemies, and the humor fans love. More details are 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's iconic Onimusha series continues with "Way of the Sword," a samurai action game that promises stylish combat against demons from Japan's underworld. The trailer hinted at a thrilling experience reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will wield swords in brutal battles while uncovering mysteries in feudal Kyoto. The game is scheduled for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 launching on May 23, 2025.

Saros

From Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, comes Saros. While details are scarce, the game promises to evolve the rogue-like third-person action genre with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa, threatened by a "sinister eclipse," the protagonist Arjun Devraj will face multi-armed creatures inspired by Indian mythology. Saros is expected in 2026.

Hell is Us

Directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, the art director behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Hell is Us is an action-adventure game described as "Death Stranding with action." Drawing inspiration from Alex Garland’s film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, it unfolds in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. The game is set to launch on September 4, 2025.

Days Gone Remastered

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

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

A remake of the classic Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses and set for release on 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 leaving Rockstar Games. Benzies claims it will redefine gaming, with a release planned for summer 2025.

Overture DLC for Lies of P

The Overture DLC for Lies of P will explore the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city named Krat, set to release in summer 2025.

Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover

Stellar Blade will launch its PC version along with a crossover with Goddess of Victory in June 2025.

Lost Soul Aside

A Final Fantasy-style adventure, Lost Soul Aside is set to 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 shown, with a release date of June 13, 2025.

Tides of Annihilation

Combining elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, Tides of Annihilation is set in a fantasy version of London.

Metal Eden

A first-person sci-fi shooter exclusive to PS5, Metal Eden is slated for release on 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 return to the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, set to release on August 29, 2025.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting on February 21, 2025.

Split Fiction

A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, set to 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 style, exclusive to PS5 and PS VR2, releasing on May 8, 2025.

Dreams of Another

A shooter with fully destructible environments, echoing the creativity of Dreams, coming soon.

Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025, as PlayStation continues to deliver a robust lineup of games that promise to thrill and entertain gamers worldwide.