PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play: A Roundup of Exciting Game Reveals and Updates
The PlayStation State of Play presentation on February 12-13, 2025, delivered a compelling showcase of upcoming titles and fresh announcements. Highlights included gameplay reveals and release date confirmations for a diverse range of genres.
Key Announcements:
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Borderlands 4: The showstopper! A gameplay trailer showcased the signature gunplay, enemies, and humor. Further details are promised in a future State of Play. Launch date: September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A stylish samurai action game returning to the iconic Capcom franchise. Prepare for intense demon battles and unraveling mysteries in feudal Kyoto. Release: 2026 (Onimusha 2 remaster launches May 23, 2025).
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Saros: From Housemarque (Returnal), this rogue-like third-person action game features a surreal, Lynchian narrative inspired by Indian mythology. Set on the threatened planet Carcosa, players will face multi-armed creatures. Release: 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. Set in a post-apocalyptic warzone. Release: September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: An enhanced version with updated visuals and new game modes. Release: April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses. Release: August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V) highly anticipated new project, promising a redefinition of gaming. Release: Summer 2025.
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Overture DLC for Lies of P: Explores the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat. Release: Summer 2025.
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Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Launching June 2025.
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Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release: May 30, 2025.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer revealed. Release: June 13, 2025.
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Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
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Metal Eden: A first-person sci-fi shooter, PS5 exclusive. Release: May 6, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: New post-launch content announced, including monsters and quests.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators. Release: August 29, 2025.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters. Closed beta starts February 21, 2025.
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Split Fiction: A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares. Release: March 6, 2025.
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Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror inspired by The Thing and Alien.
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The Midnight Walk: A dark fantasy VR adventure in the style of Tim Burton. PS5 and PS VR2. Release: May 8, 2025.
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Dreams of Another: A shooter with fully destructible environments. Release date TBA.
This State of Play showcased a robust lineup of games across various genres, promising a diverse and exciting year for PlayStation gamers. Keep an eye out for these titles throughout 2025!
