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 across a diverse range of genres.
Key Game Reveals and Updates:
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Borderlands 4: The star of the show! Gameplay footage showcased the signature gunplay, enemies, and humor. A full reveal is promised for a future State of Play. Launch date: September 23, 2025.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A return to Capcom's acclaimed samurai series. The trailer highlighted stylish combat against demonic forces in feudal Kyoto. Release: 2026. A remastered Onimusha 2 launches May 23, 2025.
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Saros: From Housemarque (Returnal), this rogue-like third-person action game features a surreal, Lynchian narrative inspired by Indian mythology. Set on the planet Carcosa, players face multi-armed creatures amidst a "sinister eclipse." Release: 2026.
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Hell is Us: Described as "Death Stranding meets action," this action-adventure title, directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Deus Ex), is inspired by Annihilation and the Southern Reach trilogy. Set in a war-torn, apocalyptic world. Release: September 4, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered: Features updated visuals and new game modes. Release: April 25, 2025.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, featuring all bosses. Release: August 28, 2025.
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MindsEye: Leslie Benzies' (GTA V) new project, promising a redefinition of gaming. Release: Summer 2025.
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Overture DLC for Lies of P: Explores the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat. Release: Summer 2025.
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Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover: Release: June 2025.
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Lost Soul Aside: A Final Fantasy-style adventure. Release: May 30, 2025.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic: Gameplay trailer revealed. Release: 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: First-person sci-fi shooter, PS5 exclusive. Release: May 6, 2025.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Post-launch updates announced, including new monsters and quests.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: A return to the classic Shinobi series from its original creators. Release: August 29, 2025.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Arcade racer featuring Sonic characters. Closed beta: February 21, 2025.
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Split Fiction: Cooperative adventure from Josef Fares. Release: 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 (PS5 and PS VR2), Tim Burton-esque style. Release: May 8, 2025.
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Dreams of Another: Shooter with fully destructible environments. Release: Coming soon.
This State of Play showcased a robust lineup of games across various genres, promising an exciting year for PlayStation gamers. Keep an eye out for further details on these titles throughout 2025!