PlayStation Unveils Exciting New Releases at State of Play

PlayStation's February 12-13, 2025 State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles, offering updates and fresh reveals. Key highlights included:

Major Game Reveals & Updates:

• Borderlands 4: Gameplay footage highlighted the return of signature gunplay, enemies, and humor. Launch date: September 23, 2025.
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A trailer revealed a stylish samurai action game, reminiscent of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, set in feudal Kyoto. Release: 2026. A remastered Onimusha 2 launches May 23, 2025.
• Saros: Housemarque (creators of Returnal) presented a new rogue-like third-person action game with a surreal, Lynchian narrative inspired by Indian mythology. Release: 2026.
• Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding with action," this action-adventure title, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), draws inspiration from Annihilation. Release: September 4, 2025.
• Days Gone Remastered: Features updated graphics and new game modes. Release: April 25, 2025.
• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, including all bosses. Release: August 28, 2025.
• MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (former Rockstar Games) new project promises to redefine gaming. Release: Summer 2025.
• Lies of P: Overture DLC: Explores the protagonist's backstory in Krat. Release: Summer 2025.
• Stellar Blade: PC version and Goddess of Victory crossover launch in June 2025.

Additional Titles Showcased:

• 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: Announced post-launch updates.
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic series. Release: August 29, 2025.
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer. Closed beta: February 21, 2025.
• Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure. Release: March 6, 2025.
• Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror.
• The Midnight Walk: Dark fantasy VR adventure (PS5 & PS VR2). Release: May 8, 2025.
• Dreams of Another: Shooter with destructible environments. Release: Coming Soon.

This State of Play highlighted a strong and varied upcoming slate for PlayStation, promising exciting releases throughout 2025 and beyond.