PlayStation's February 12-13, 2025 State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles and fresh announcements. Key highlights included gameplay reveals and release date confirmations for several highly anticipated games.
Game Highlights:
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Borderlands 4: A gameplay trailer highlighted the return of the series' signature gunplay, humor, and chaotic encounters. Launching September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Capcom revived its iconic samurai action series with a stylish trailer promising intense demon battles and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Release slated for 2026, with a remastered Onimusha 2 arriving May 23, 2025.
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Saros: Housemarque (Returnal) unveiled a mysterious new title, promising a surreal, Lynchian narrative and evolved rogue-like third-person action set on the planet Carcosa, inspired by Indian mythology. Expected in 2026.
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Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding meets action," this action-adventure title, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), is inspired by Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy. Launching September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: An updated version of Days Gone, featuring graphical enhancements and new game modes, arriving April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses, releasing August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V) new project promises to redefine gaming, with a summer 2025 release.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Exploring the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat, launching summer 2025.
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Stellar Blade: PC version and Goddess of Victory crossover launching June 2025.
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Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure debuting May 30, 2025.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer revealed, launching June 13, 2025.
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Tides of Annihilation: Blending Elden Ring and Stellar Blade elements in a fantasy London setting.
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Metal Eden: A PS5 exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter, out May 6, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Received announcements of post-launch updates with new monsters and quests.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, releasing August 29, 2025.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting February 21, 2025.
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Split Fiction: A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, releasing March 6, 2025.
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Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and the Alien franchise.
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The Midnight Walk: A dark fantasy VR adventure in a Tim Burton style for PS5 and PS VR2, releasing May 8, 2025.
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Dreams of Another: A shooter with fully destructible environments, coming soon.
This State of Play offered a compelling glimpse into PlayStation's diverse and exciting game releases throughout 2025 and beyond.
