PlayStation State of Play Highlights: February 12-13, 2025
The PlayStation State of Play event on the night of February 12-13, 2025, provided a thrilling showcase of upcoming games and intriguing new reveals. Here are the key highlights from the presentation:
Borderlands 4
The star of the show was undoubtedly Borderlands 4. The presentation featured a glimpse of gameplay brimming with an array of guns, enemies, and the signature humor fans adore. More details will be unveiled during the next State of Play, with the game set to launch on September 23, 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom unveiled a trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, continuing their iconic series. This samurai action game promises stylish combat against demons from Japan's underworld, drawing comparisons to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will skillfully wield swords in brutal battles while uncovering mysteries and intrigues in feudal Kyoto. The game is slated for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 arriving on May 23, 2025.
Saros
Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, introduced Saros, a new game with sparse details but high expectations. It promises an evolution of their rogue-like third-person action gameplay, combined with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa under threat from a mysterious "sinister eclipse," the game draws inspiration from Indian mythology. The protagonist, Arjun Devraj, battles multi-armed creatures, marking a cultural shift from previous works. Saros is planned for release in 2026.
Hell is Us
Hell is Us, an action-adventure title directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, art director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, was showcased. Described as "Death Stranding with action," the game is inspired by Alex Garland’s film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy. Set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse, Hell is Us is set to release on September 4, 2025.
Days Gone Remastered
The Days Gone Remastered edition was revealed, featuring updated graphics and new modes. It will be available starting April 25, 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, was announced with all bosses and a release date of August 28, 2025.
MindsEye
Leslie Benzies showcased the first trailer for MindsEye since leaving Rockstar Games. This project aims to redefine gaming and is nearing completion with a planned release in summer 2025.
Overture DLC for Lies of P
The Overture DLC for Lies of P will explore the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city named Krat, releasing in summer 2025.
Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover
The PC version of Stellar Blade and a crossover with Goddess of Victory are set to launch in June 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
The Lost Soul Aside, a Final Fantasy-style adventure, is debuting on May 30, 2025.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
A gameplay trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic was shown, with a release date of June 13, 2025.
Tides of Annihilation
Tides of Annihilation blends elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy version of London.
Metal Eden
Metal Eden, a first-person sci-fi shooter exclusive to PS5, is scheduled for release on May 6, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Post-launch updates for Monster Hunter Wilds were announced, including new monsters and quests.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
A return to the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, is set to release on August 29, 2025.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
The arcade racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds starring Sonic characters will have a closed beta starting February 21, 2025.
Split Fiction
The cooperative adventure game Split Fiction from Josef Fares is set to release on March 6, 2025.
Directive 8020
The sci-fi survival horror game Directive 8020 draws inspiration from John Carpenter’s The Thing and the Alien franchise.
The Midnight Walk
The dark fantasy VR adventure The Midnight Walk, styled after Tim Burton, is set for PS5 and PS VR2, releasing on May 8, 2025.
Dreams of Another
The shooter Dreams of Another with fully destructible environments reminiscent of Dreams is coming soon.
Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025!
