PlayStation's Latest Revelations: State of Play 2025

PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play: A Recap of Key Announcements

The February 12-13, 2025, PlayStation 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 highlights:

Major Game Reveals & Updates:

• Borderlands 4: The showstopper! Gameplay footage revealed a return to the series' signature gunplay, humor, and chaotic encounters. Further details are promised in a future State of Play. Launch date: September 23, 2025.

• Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A stylish samurai action game continuing the iconic Capcom franchise. Expect brutal sword combat and unraveling mysteries in feudal Kyoto. Release: 2026 (Onimusha 2 remaster launches May 23, 2025).

• Saros: From Housemarque (Returnal), this rogue-like third-person action game blends surreal, Lynchian storytelling with Indian mythology influences. The protagonist, Arjun Devraj, faces multi-armed creatures in the eclipse-threatened world of Carcosa. Release: 2026.

• Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding meets action," this action-adventure title, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), draws inspiration from Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy. Set in a post-apocalyptic warzone. Release: September 4, 2025.

• Days Gone Remastered: The remastered edition boasts enhanced visuals and new game modes. Release: April 25, 2025.

• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses. Release: August 28, 2025.

• MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V, L.A. Noire) highly anticipated new project, promising a redefinition of gaming. Release: Summer 2025.

• Overture DLC for Lies of P: Explores the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat. Release: Summer 2025.

• Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Launch: June 2025.

Further Game Updates & Announcements:

• Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release: May 30, 2025.
• Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer revealed. Release: June 13, 2025.
• Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
• Metal Eden: First-person sci-fi shooter (PS5 exclusive). Release: May 6, 2025.
• Monster Hunter Wilds: New monsters and quests announced.
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series. Release: August 29, 2025.
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer featuring Sonic characters. Closed beta: February 21, 2025.
• Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure from Josef Fares. Release: 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: May 8, 2025.
• Dreams of Another: Shooter with fully destructible environments. Release: Coming soon.

This State of Play provided a compelling look at the diverse range of games coming to PlayStation in 2025 and beyond. Keep an eye out for more details on these exciting releases!