The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, unveiled a slew of exciting updates and reveals for upcoming games that are sure to captivate gamers worldwide. From thrilling trailers to intriguing teasers, the event provided a tantalizing glimpse into what's on the horizon for PlayStation enthusiasts.
Borderlands 4
The star of the show, Borderlands 4, treated fans to a glimpse of gameplay filled with an abundance of guns, enemies, and the signature humor the series is known for. While more details are slated for the next State of Play, the game is set to launch on September 23, 2025, promising another action-packed adventure in the beloved franchise.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom showcased a trailer for the continuation of their iconic Onimusha series. This samurai action game promises stylish combat against demons from Japan's underworld, drawing comparisons to the flair of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will skillfully wield swords in brutal battles while uncovering mysteries and intrigues in feudal Kyoto. The game is slated for a 2026 release, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 set to launch on May 23, 2025.
Saros
From Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, comes Saros, a new game that offers little detail so far but promises an evolution of their rogue-like third-person action gameplay, combined with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa under threat from a mysterious "sinister eclipse," and drawing from Indian mythology, the protagonist Arjun Devraj will face multi-armed creatures. The game is planned for a 2026 release.
Hell is Us
Described as "Death Stranding with action," Hell is Us is an action-adventure title directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, art director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Inspired by Alex Garland's film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, the game is set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. It's set to release on September 4, 2025.
Days Gone Remastered
Beyond updated graphics, the remastered edition of Days Gone includes several new modes. It will be available starting April 25, 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses, is slated for release on August 28, 2025.
MindsEye
Leslie Benzies, known for his work on L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and GTA 5, unveiled the first trailer for MindsEye since leaving Rockstar Games. He claims this project will redefine gaming. While Everywhere remains unfulfilled, MindsEye is nearing completion with a summer 2025 release.
Overture DLC for Lies of P
This DLC explores the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city named Krat and is set to release in the summer of 2025.
Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover
The PC version of Stellar Blade and a crossover with Goddess of Victory are both slated to launch in June 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
This Final Fantasy-style adventure is set to debut on May 30, 2025.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
A gameplay trailer was shown, with the game set to release on June 13.
Tides of Annihilation
A mix between Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
Metal Eden
This first-person sci-fi shooter, exclusive to PS5, is set to release on May 6, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Post-launch updates 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 starring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting on February 21.
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, designed for PS5 and PS VR2, set to release 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! Each title promises to bring unique gameplay experiences, from remastered classics to groundbreaking new adventures, ensuring a thrilling year for PlayStation gamers.
