PlayStation's February 12-13, 2025 State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles, offering updates on anticipated releases and exciting new reveals. Here's a summary of the key announcements:
Major 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: A new entry in the acclaimed samurai action series, promising stylish combat and intriguing mysteries set in feudal Kyoto. Release slated for 2026, with a remastered Onimusha 2 arriving May 23, 2025.
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Saros: Housemarque (Returnal) unveiled this new rogue-like third-person action game, featuring a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch and drawing on Indian mythology. Expected in 2026.
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Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding meets action," this action-adventure title, helmed by the art director of Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided, is set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by Annihilation. Releases September 4, 2025.
Other Notable Titles and Updates:
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Days Gone Remastered: Arriving April 25, 2025, with enhanced visuals and new gameplay modes.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses, launching August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V) new project, aiming to redefine gaming, is slated for a Summer 2025 release.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Exploring the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city, releasing 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 shown, releasing 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: PS5 exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter, out May 6, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Received announcements of post-launch content, including new monsters and quests.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A revival of the classic Shinobi series from its original creators, releasing August 29, 2025.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting February 21, 2025.
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Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, releasing 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: 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: Shooter with fully destructible environments, coming soon.
This State of Play offered a compelling glimpse into the exciting games coming to PlayStation throughout 2025 and beyond. Keep an eye out for further details!