PlayStation Productions Surprises at CES 2025

PlayStation Productions Unveils Ambitious Slate of Game Adaptations at CES 2025

PlayStation Productions made a splash at CES 2025, announcing a wave of new video game adaptations slated for release in 2025 and beyond. The January 7th presentation highlighted a diverse range of projects, showcasing the studio's expanding reach into film and television.

New Adaptations Announced:

• Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (Anime Series): A new anime series based on the popular Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer mode, Legends, is in the works, a collaboration between Crunchyroll and Aniplex. Directed by Takanobu Mizumo, with story composition by Gen Urobuchi, and featuring a soundtrack partnership with Sony Music, the series is set to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027.

• Horizon Zero Dawn (Film): Sony Pictures will produce a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn.

• Helldivers 2 (Film): Columbia Pictures is tackling the Helldivers 2 film adaptation. Details on both Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2 remain scarce.

• Until Dawn (Film): A film adaptation of Until Dawn is set for release on April 25, 2025.

• The Last of Us Season Two (TV Series): Neil Druckmann revealed a new trailer for The Last of Us season two, which will adapt the storyline from The Last of Us Part II, introducing characters like Abby and Dina.

Past Successes and Ongoing Projects:

PlayStation Productions, established in 2019, has already achieved notable success with adaptations like Uncharted (2022) and Gran Turismo (2023), both box office hits. The Twisted Metal series, which premiered on Peacock in 2023, completed production of its second season in late 2024, though a release date is yet to be announced.

The studio also has several projects underway, including films based on Days Gone and a sequel to Uncharted, as well as a God of War TV series.

The continued success of PlayStation Productions' adaptations suggests a bright future for video game-to-screen transitions, with more popular franchises likely to receive the adaptation treatment in the years to come.