The latest State of Play event has thrilled PlayStation fans with a lineup of exciting announcements and previews for upcoming games on the PS5. The showcase was packed with new trailers, release dates, and in-depth looks at highly anticipated titles, ensuring there's something for everyone to look forward to.
Among the highlights was a deeper look into Saros, the next game from Housemarque following the success of Returnal. Set to launch on PS5 in 2026, Saros takes players to the planet of Carcosa, threatened by an ominous eclipse. Players will step into the shoes of Arjun Devraj, portrayed by Rahul Kohli, navigating a world where every death reshapes the environment and offers new upgrades to conquer challenges.
Konami finally confirmed the release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, set for August 28, 2025. Alongside a new gameplay trailer, fans can anticipate an Ape Escape collaboration and possibly more exciting crossovers.
Borderlands 4 also had its release date locked in for September 23, 2025. Gearbox unveiled a new gameplay trailer and teased a dedicated Borderlands 4-themed State of Play coming this spring.
Capcom unveiled more of Onimusha: Way of the Sword with a new trailer showcasing gameplay and the game's protagonist, the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The game is slated for release in 2026.
A surprise reveal came in the form of Tides of Annihilation, a single-player action-adventure game set in a modern London overtaken by otherworldly forces. Players will control Gwendolyn, who can call upon the Knights of the Round Table to aid in her fight against skyscraper-sized bosses.
Days Gone Remastered is set to bring players back to its freaker-filled world on April 25, 2025. The remaster will feature VRR and PS5 Pro support, along with permadeath and speedrun modes, an enhanced photo mode, additional accessibility features, and a new Horde Assault mode. Owners of the PS4 version can upgrade for just $10.
Sony also announced the February 2025 additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1, along with upcoming indie titles like Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor.
MindsEye, from former GTA lead developer Leslie Benzies, got a gameplay trailer and a Summer 2025 release window. The game follows Jacob Diaz, a former soldier haunted by a failed mission and a mysterious neural implant, as he uncovers the truth in the AI and robotics-influenced city of Redrock.
Warriors: Abyss, a new roguelite spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors series, launched on the same day as the State of Play for both PS5 and PS4. With over 100 unique characters and 16 billion possible combinations, it promises an exhilarating 1 vs. 1,000 action experience.
Fans of racing games got a first look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which will be available on multiple platforms, including PS5 and PS4. The trailer showcased how racers will use portals to navigate different worlds.
Stellar Blade announced a crossover with Goddess of Victory: Nikke, featuring new content like a themed boss and outfit, set to release in June 2025. Additionally, a PC port is on the horizon.
A prequel DLC expansion for Lies of P titled Overture will be available this summer, delving into the hidden stories of Krat and the Puppet Frenzy.
WWE 2K25 introduced its social multiplayer hub, The Island, where players can explore, engage in challenges, and develop storylines with their custom wrestlers.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the latest in the beloved franchise, is set to release on August 29, 2025, for PS5 and PS4. Developed by Sega and Lizardcube, it follows Joe Musashi on a quest for vengeance, featuring unlockable abilities for exploring hidden paths and discovering secrets.
Metal Eden, an adrenaline-pumping sci-fi FPS, is coming to PS5 on May 6, 2025. Its unique Core Ripping mechanic allows players to use a Gravity Beam to extract cores from enemies, leading to explosive results.
Lost Soul Aside finally received a release date of May 30, 2025, for PS5 and PC. Initially a solo project by Yang Bing, it has evolved into a visually stunning game with intense combat.
Monster Hunter Wilds will receive a free update in spring, adding Mizutsune and more content through Event Quests.
Split Fiction unveiled a new story trailer ahead of its March 6, 2025, release date.
Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games will launch on October 2, 2025, combining sci-fi exploration with horror elements aboard the Cassiopeia, where players face a hull breach, murder, and an alien organism that can mimic crew members.
The next installment in the PixelJunk series, Dreams of Another, is set to release on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025. Players will explore a dreamscape where shooting creates, centered around the themes of creation and destruction.
Darwin's Paradox offers a unique experience as players control an octopus navigating a food factory, utilizing abilities like climbing, camouflage, and ink shooting, enhanced by the DualSense controller.
The Midnight Walk, a stop-motion first-person action-adventure game, will be available on PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban will appear in Dave the Diver as part of the Ichiban's Holiday DLC, adding new mini-games and familiar faces from the Like a Dragon series in April.
Hell Is Us, a third-person, post-apocalyptic sci-fi action-adventure game, is slated for release on September 4, 2025.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger, a new JRPG, is set to launch on PS5 in 2025, allowing players to switch between the human and Digital World to stop the world's collapse and change fate.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic marks the franchise's return with a new installment where players confront a shape-shifting foe, set to release after nearly two years.
State of Play February 2025 Games
Every game featured in Sony's PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025. See All!
SarosHousemarque
Days Gone RemasteredBend Studio
Shinobi: Art of VengeanceSEGA
Warriors: AbyssOmega Force
Borderlands 4Gearbox
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake EaterKCEJ
Sonic Racing: CrossWorldsSEGA
Digimon Story: Time StrangerMedia.Vision
Split FictionHazelight Studios
Lies of P: OvertureNeowiz
