The PlayStation State of Play February 2025 showcase unveiled a plethora of exciting titles for the PS5, offering a glimpse into the console's promising future. Highlights included new trailers and release dates for highly anticipated games, alongside surprising reveals.
Here's a summary of the announcements:
Game Reveals and Updates:
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Saros (Housemarque): A new game from the creators of Returnal, set on the planet Carcosa and featuring permanent progression systems where death reshapes the world. Release date: 2026.
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Days Gone Remastered (Bend Studio): The PS4 hit returns with enhanced visuals, VRR and PS5 Pro support, new game modes (permadeath, speedrun, enhanced photo mode), and accessibility features. Release date: April 25, 2025.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (SEGA): A new entry in the classic franchise, promising a blend of action and exploration with unlockable abilities. Release date: August 29, 2025.
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Warriors: Abyss (Omega Force): A roguelite spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors series, featuring randomly generated stages, numerous characters, and strategic choices. Released February 12, 2025.
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Borderlands 4 (Gearbox): A new gameplay trailer showcased the highly anticipated sequel. Release date: September 23, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (KCEJ): Konami confirmed the release date and showcased new gameplay. Release date: August 28, 2025.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (SEGA): New gameplay footage revealed portal mechanics transporting racers to different worlds.
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Digimon Story: Time Stranger (Media.Vision): A new JRPG where players traverse the human and digital worlds, training Digimon to prevent a global collapse. Release date: 2025.
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Split Fiction (Hazelight Studios): A new story trailer was shown ahead of its release. Release date: March 6, 2025.
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Lies of P: Overture (Neowiz): A prequel DLC expansion to Lies of P, uncovering hidden stories of Krat. Release window: Summer 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Capcom): New gameplay trailer featuring Miyamoto Musashi. Release date: 2026.
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Tides of Annihilation: A single-player action-adventure game set in a modern London invaded by otherworldly forces.
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MindsEye (Leslie Benzies): Gameplay and cinematic trailers were shown for this action-adventure game. Release window: Summer 2025.
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WWE 2K25: Showcased "The Island," a social multiplayer hub for custom wrestlers.
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Metal Eden: An adrenaline-fueled sci-fi FPS with unique Core Ripping mechanics. Release date: May 6, 2025.
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Lost Soul Aside: New gameplay and story trailer, alongside a release date. Release date: May 30, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Announced a spring update adding Mizutsune.
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Supermassive Games' Directive 8020: A sci-fi horror game set aboard a spaceship. Release date: October 2, 2025.
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PixelJunk Dreams of Another: The next PixelJunk game, releasing on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025.
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Darwin's Paradox: An action-adventure platformer starring an octopus.
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The Midnight Walk: A stop-motion first-person action-adventure game. Release date: May 8, 2025.
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Dave the Diver: Ichiban's Holiday DLC: Featuring Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban. Release date: April 2025.
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Hell Is Us: A new look and release date for this post-apocalyptic action-adventure game. Release date: September 4, 2025.
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic: The return of the horror franchise.
This State of Play showcased a diverse lineup of games, catering to various tastes and preferences. The event successfully generated excitement for upcoming releases and left many anticipating future announcements.