The latest State of Play has arrived, bringing with it an exhilarating preview of what's to come for the PS5 gaming community. From thrilling new titles to eagerly awaited sequels, the showcase was packed with announcements that have set the gaming world abuzz. Among the highlights was a deeper dive into Saros, Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal, alongside fresh trailers and confirmed release dates for Borderlands 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and many more.
Significant reveals included Days Gone Remastered, a fresh perspective on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new Dynasty Warriors spin-off available today, a detailed look at WWE 2K25's The Island, and the announcement of a new Shinobi game. With so much unveiled, this roundup ensures you're up to speed with every announcement. Let us know in the comments which game you're most looking forward to!
Below is a comprehensive list of every game featured during Sony's PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025. Don't miss out on any of these exciting titles!
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Saros marks Housemarque's latest venture post-Returnal, slated for a PS5 release in 2026. The game unfolds on the enigmatic planet of Carcosa, under the looming threat of an ominous eclipse. Players will embody Arjun Devraj, voiced by Rahul Kohli, as a powerful Soltari Enforcer on a quest for answers within a lost off-world colony. Featuring permanent progression systems, each death in Saros will reshape the world, offering new upgrades to tackle its challenges.
Konami has officially set Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for release on August 28, 2025, accompanied by a new gameplay trailer. Fans can also look forward to an exciting Ape Escape collaboration, with hints of more crossovers on the horizon.
Borderlands 4 is locked in for a September 23, 2025 release. Gearbox celebrated this announcement with a new gameplay trailer, providing a fresh glimpse into this highly anticipated sequel. Additionally, a Borderlands 4-themed State of Play is slated for later this spring.
While Onimusha: Way of the Sword won't hit shelves until 2026, Capcom shared a new gameplay trailer at the State of Play, introducing the game's protagonist, the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
One of the show's surprises was Tides of Annihilation, a stunning single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure game. It blends intense combat, a compelling story, and an unforgettable setting, set in a modern London overtaken by otherworldly forces. Players will take control of Gwendolyn, summoning the Knights of the Round Table in battle against skyscraper-sized bosses.
Days Gone is making a triumphant return to PS5 on April 25, 2025, with remastered graphics and new features. Expect VRR and PS5 Pro support, permadeath and speedrun modes, an enhanced photo mode, additional accessibility options, and a thrilling new Horde Assault mode. Owners of the PS4 version can upgrade for just $10.
The State of Play also unveiled February's PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1, and more. Fans also got a sneak peek at upcoming indie titles like Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor.
Leslie Benzies, the former lead developer of the GTA series, showcased MindsEye at the State of Play, revealing gameplay and cinematic trailers with a Summer 2025 release window. The game follows Jacob Diaz, a former soldier grappling with a covert mission gone awry and haunted by a neural implant called a MindsEye. Set in Redrock, a city transformed by AI and robotics, players will navigate various environments to unravel Jacob's past.
Warriors: Abyss, a roguelite spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors series, launches today on both PS5 and PS4. With over 100 unique characters and 16 billion combinations of gameplay, players will experience the thrill of 1 vs. 1,000 action alongside roguelite elements.
A new trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds revealed exciting gameplay, showcasing how portals will whisk racers to different worlds instantly. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Stellar Blade is expanding with a crossover featuring Goddess of Victory: Nikke, introducing a themed boss, new outfit, and collectible items, set for release in June 2025.
Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC for the 2023 Soulslike game, will delve into the hidden stories of Krat and how the protagonist awoke during the great Puppet Frenzy. This expansion is slated for release this summer.
WWE 2K25 unveiled The Island, a social multiplayer wrestling hub where players can explore, engage in challenges, and develop storylines with their custom wrestlers.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the latest entry in the beloved franchise, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 29, 2025. Joe Musashi's quest for vengeance will feature unlockable abilities, hidden paths, and secrets, enhancing replayability. Developed by SEGA and Lizardcube, the team behind Streets of Rage 4.
Metal Eden, described as an adrenaline-pumping sci-fi FPS, will launch on PS5 on May 6, 2025. A standout feature is Core Ripping, allowing players to use a Multitool's Gravity Beam to extract cores from enemies, triggering explosive effects or enhancing player abilities.
Lost Soul Aside, once a solo project by Yang Bing, is now a full-fledged adventure with stunning visuals and thrilling combat, set to release on PS5 and PC on May 30, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds will introduce Mizutsune and more in its first free title update this spring, including Event Quests and other exciting content.
Split Fiction is gearing up for its March 6, 2025 debut, with a new story trailer setting the stage for its arrival.
Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games combines sci-fi exploration with horror, releasing on October 2, 2025. Set aboard the Cassiopeia, players will navigate a dying Earth's aftermath, facing a hull breach, murder, suspicious crew activity, and an alien organism capable of shapeshifting.
Dreams of Another, the latest PixelJunk title, will launch on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025. Players will explore an ethereal dreamscape where shooting creates, embodying The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier in a world of "no creation without destruction."
Darwin's Paradox offers a unique action-adventure experience as players control an octopus navigating a food factory. With abilities like climbing, camouflage, and ink shooting, the game aims to immerse players in the life of an octopus, enhanced by the DualSense controller.
The Midnight Walk, a captivating stop-motion first-person action-adventure, will launch on both PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025.
In April, Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban will feature in Dave the Diver: Ichiban's Holiday DLC, complete with mini-games like Karaoke and the chance to recruit familiar faces from the Like a Dragon series to your restaurant staff.
Hell Is Us, a third-person, post-apocalyptic sci-fi action-adventure, is slated for release on September 4, 2025.
Digimon Story Time Stranger, a new JRPG, will allow players to traverse the human and Digital Worlds, collecting and training Digimon to prevent the world's collapse and alter fate, set for a 2025 release on PS5.
Five Nights at Freddy's returns with Secret of the Mimic, a chilling new entry where players face an enemy capable of mimicking other animatronics, promising a terrifying experience.