PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play Recap: A Glimpse into the Future of Gaming
The February 12-13, 2025, PlayStation State of Play event delivered a compelling showcase of upcoming titles and fresh announcements. Highlights included gameplay reveals and release date confirmations for a diverse range of games, spanning genres and styles.
Key Game Reveals and Updates:
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Borderlands 4: A gameplay trailer showcased the signature gunplay, enemies, and humor. Launch is slated for September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: This revival of the classic Capcom samurai series promises stylish combat and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Release is planned for 2026, with a remastered Onimusha 2 arriving May 23, 2025.
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Saros: Housemarque (Returnal) presents a new rogue-like third-person action game with a surreal, Lynchian narrative inspired by 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. Release date: September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: The remastered edition boasts enhanced graphics and new gameplay modes. Available April 25, 2025.
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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, L.A. Noire) new project aims to redefine gaming. A summer 2025 release is anticipated.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Exploring the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat. Summer 2025 release.
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Stellar Blade: PC version and Goddess of Victory crossover launching in June 2025.
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Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure arriving 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: A PS5 exclusive first-person sci-fi shooter, out May 6, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: New monsters and quests announced in post-launch updates.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators, releasing 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, 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: A dark fantasy VR adventure in the style of Tim Burton 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 showcased a robust lineup of games across various genres, promising a thrilling year of gaming experiences for PlayStation players. Keep an eye out for these exciting releases throughout 2025!
