PlayStation's February 12-13, 2025 State of Play event showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles and exciting reveals. Here's a summary of the key announcements:
Game Highlights:
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Borderlands 4: A gameplay trailer highlighted the signature gunplay, enemies, and humor. Launching September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A new entry in the iconic samurai action series, promising stylish combat and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Launching in 2026; a remastered Onimusha 2 arrives May 23, 2025.
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Saros: From Housemarque (Returnal), this rogue-like third-person action game features a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch and Indian mythology. Launching in 2026.
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Hell is Us: An action-adventure game described as "Death Stranding with action," inspired by Annihilation. Launching September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: Features updated graphics and new modes. Available April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, including all bosses. Launching August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' new project, aiming to redefine gaming, launches Summer 2025.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Explores the protagonist's backstory in Krat. Launching Summer 2025.
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Stellar Blade: PC version and Goddess of Victory crossover launching June 2025.
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Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure launching May 30, 2025.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer shown; launching June 13, 2025.
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Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
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Metal Eden: A PS5-exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter launching May 6, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Received announcements of post-launch updates.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators, launching August 29, 2025.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters; closed beta starts February 21, 2025.
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Split Fiction: A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, launching March 6, 2025.
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Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and the Alien franchise.
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The Midnight Walk: A dark fantasy VR adventure in a Tim Burton style for PS5 and PS VR2, launching May 8, 2025.
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Dreams of Another: A shooter with fully destructible environments, launching soon.
This State of Play offered a compelling preview of the diverse gaming experiences coming to PlayStation in 2025 and beyond.
