PlayStation's State of Play: February 2025 Highlights
The February 12-13, 2025 PlayStation State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming titles, offering updates on anticipated games and exciting new reveals. Key highlights included:
Major Game Reveals & Updates:
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Borderlands 4: A gameplay trailer teased the return of the loot-shooter franchise, promising plenty of guns, enemies, and humor. Release date: September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Capcom's samurai action series continues with a new entry featuring stylish combat and intrigue in feudal Kyoto. Release date: 2026. A remastered Onimusha 2 launches May 23, 2025.
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Saros: Housemarque (Returnal) unveiled this new rogue-like third-person action game, boasting a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch and Indian mythology. Release date: 2026.
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Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding with action," this action-adventure title, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), is set in a post-apocalyptic world. Release date: September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: The remastered edition features updated visuals and new game modes. Release date: April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, including all bosses. Release date: August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V) new project promises to redefine gaming. Release date: Summer 2025.
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Lies of P: Overture DLC: Explores the protagonist's backstory in a snowy city. Release date: Summer 2025.
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Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Launching June 2025.
Other Notable Titles:
- Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release date: May 30, 2025.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer revealed. Release date: June 13, 2025.
- Tides of Annihilation: A blend of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy London.
- Metal Eden: First-person sci-fi shooter (PS5 exclusive). Release date: May 6, 2025.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: New post-launch content announced.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series. Release date: August 29, 2025.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer. Closed beta: February 21, 2025.
- Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure. Release date: March 6, 2025.
- Directive 8020: Sci-fi survival horror.
- The Midnight Walk: Dark fantasy VR adventure (PS5 & PS VR2). Release date: May 8, 2025.
- Dreams of Another: Shooter with destructible environments. Release date: Coming soon.
This State of Play provided a compelling glimpse into the diverse and exciting games coming to PlayStation in 2025 and beyond. Keep an eye out for further updates!
