PlayStation Unveils State of Play News

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 Announcements:

• Borderlands 4: Gameplay footage revealed a return to the series' signature gunplay, humor, and chaotic action. Launch date: September 23, 2025.
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A new entry in the iconic samurai action series, promising stylish combat and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Release: 2026 (Onimusha 2 remaster launches May 23, 2025).
• Saros: A new rogue-like third-person action game from Housemarque (Returnal), blending surreal, Lynchian storytelling with Indian mythological influences. Release: 2026.
• Hell is Us: An action-adventure game described as "Death Stranding meets action," inspired by Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy. Release: September 4, 2025.
• MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V, L.A. Noire) highly anticipated new project, promising a redefinition of gaming. Release: Summer 2025.

Other Notable Titles and Updates:

• Days Gone Remastered: Features updated visuals 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.
• Overture DLC for Lies of P: Explores the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city. Release: Summer 2025.
• Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Release: June 2025.
• Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release: May 30, 2025.
• Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer shown. Release: June 13, 2025.
• Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
• Metal Eden: A PS5 exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter. Release: May 6, 2025.
• Monster Hunter Wilds: New post-launch content announced.
• Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators. Release: August 29, 2025.
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer featuring Sonic characters. Closed beta: February 21, 2025.
• Split Fiction: A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares. Release: March 6, 2025.
• Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and the Alien franchise.
• The Midnight Walk: A dark fantasy VR adventure in a Tim Burton style. Release: May 8, 2025.
• Dreams of Another: A shooter with fully destructible environments. Release: Coming Soon.

This State of Play offered a compelling preview of the diverse and exciting games coming to PlayStation throughout 2025 and beyond.