PlayStation State of Play 2025: Key Announcements Revealed

The PlayStation State of Play presentation held on the night of February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and new game reveals that have set the gaming community abuzz. From Leslie Benzies' eagerly anticipated MindsEye to the action-packed Borderlands 4, the event showcased a diverse array of titles that promise to captivate players throughout the coming year.

Borderlands 4

The star attraction of the event was undoubtedly Borderlands 4. The presentation offered a tantalizing glimpse of gameplay, filled with the series' signature guns, enemies, and humor. Fans can look forward to more details in the next State of Play, with a confirmed launch date set for September 23, 2025.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom's iconic Onimusha series is making a triumphant return with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The trailer highlighted stylish samurai combat against demons, drawing comparisons to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will engage in skillful swordplay and unravel mysteries in feudal Kyoto. The game is slated for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 set to arrive on May 23, 2025.

Saros

Housemarque, renowned for Returnal, introduced Saros, a new title that promises to evolve their rogue-like action gameplay with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa, facing a mysterious "sinister eclipse," the game incorporates elements from Indian mythology, with protagonist Arjun Devraj battling multi-armed creatures. Saros is planned for a 2026 release.

Hell is Us

Directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, Hell is Us blends the atmosphere of Death Stranding with intense action. Drawing inspiration from Alex Garland's Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, this action-adventure game is set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. It's set to launch on September 4, 2025.

Days Gone Remastered

The remastered edition of Days Gone promises updated graphics and new modes, set to be available starting April 25, 2025.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Fans of the Metal Gear series can rejoice with the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake featuring all bosses and a release date of August 28, 2025.

MindsEye

Leslie Benzies' first project since leaving Rockstar Games, MindsEye, was unveiled with a trailer that promises to redefine gaming. Despite the unfulfilled Everywhere, MindsEye is nearing completion with a planned summer 2025 release.

Overture DLC for Lies of P

The Overture DLC for Lies of P delves into the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat, set to release in summer 2025.

Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover

Stellar Blade is coming to PC with a crossover event featuring Goddess of Victory, launching 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 for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, with a release date of June 13.

Tides of Annihilation

Combining elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, Tides of Annihilation is set in a fantasy version of London.

Metal Eden

This first-person sci-fi shooter is exclusive to PS5 and is set to launch on May 6, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Post-launch updates for Monster Hunter Wilds were announced, including new monsters and quests.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

The classic Shinobi series is making a comeback with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, crafted by its original creators, and is scheduled for release on August 29, 2025.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, will have a closed beta starting February 21.

Split Fiction

Josef Fares' cooperative adventure, Split Fiction, is set to release on March 6, 2025.

Directive 8020

Inspired by John Carpenter’s The Thing and the Alien franchise, Directive 8020 promises a chilling sci-fi survival horror experience.

The Midnight Walk

A dark fantasy VR adventure in Tim Burton's style, The Midnight Walk is coming to PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025.

Dreams of Another

A shooter with fully destructible environments reminiscent of Dreams, Dreams of Another is slated for a soon-to-be-announced release.

With such an exciting lineup of games on the horizon, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for PlayStation and gaming enthusiasts everywhere. Stay tuned for these thrilling releases!