PlayStation's State of Play Highlights: February 12-13, 2025
Sony's latest State of Play event on February 12-13, 2025, was packed with thrilling updates and new game reveals, showcasing a diverse lineup of upcoming titles. Here's a detailed look at the main highlights:
Borderlands 4
The spotlight was on Borderlands 4, with a captivating gameplay trailer featuring an array of guns, enemies, and the series' signature humor. Fans can look forward to more details in the next State of Play, with the game set to launch on September 23, 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom unveiled a trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the latest installment in their iconic samurai action series. The game promises stylish combat against demons from Japan's underworld, drawing comparisons to Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Players will engage in skillful swordplay and unravel mysteries in feudal Kyoto. The game is slated for release in 2026, with a remastered version of Onimusha 2 arriving on May 23, 2025.
Saros
Finnish studio Housemarque, known for Returnal, teased their new game Saros. While details are scarce, it promises an evolution of their rogue-like third-person action gameplay, combined with a surreal narrative inspired by David Lynch. Set on the planet Carcosa, facing a mysterious "sinister eclipse," the game draws from Indian mythology, with protagonist Arjun Devraj battling multi-armed creatures. Saros is expected in 2026.
Hell is Us
Directed by Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, the art director behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Hell is Us is an action-adventure game described as "Death Stranding with action." Inspired by Alex Garland’s film Annihilation and Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach trilogy, it's set in a war-torn country amidst an otherworldly apocalypse. The game is scheduled for release on September 4, 2025.
Days Gone Remastered
The remastered edition of Days Gone will feature updated graphics and new modes, set to be available starting April 25, 2025.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will include all bosses and is slated for release on August 28, 2025.
MindsEye
Leslie Benzies, known for his work on L.A. Noire, Max Payne 3, and GTA 5, showcased the first trailer for MindsEye, his latest project since leaving Rockstar Games. Benzies claims it will redefine gaming, with a summer 2025 release.
Overture DLC for Lies of P
The Overture DLC for Lies of P will explore the protagonist's backstory in the snowy city of Krat, set to release in summer 2025.
Stellar Blade PC Version & Goddess of Victory Crossover
The PC version of Stellar Blade and a crossover with Goddess of Victory are scheduled to launch in June 2025.
Lost Soul Aside
This Final Fantasy-style adventure is set to debut on May 30, 2025.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
A gameplay trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic was shown, with a release date of June 13, 2025.
Tides of Annihilation
This game blends elements of Elden Ring and Stellar Blade, set in a fantasy version of London.
Metal Eden
A first-person sci-fi shooter exclusive to PS5, Metal Eden is set to release on May 6, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Post-launch updates for Monster Hunter Wilds were announced, including new monsters and quests.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
A revival of the classic Shinobi series by its original creators, set for release on August 29, 2025.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
An arcade racer featuring Sonic characters, with a closed beta starting February 21, 2025.
Split Fiction
A cooperative adventure from Josef Fares, set to release on March 6, 2025.
Directive 8020
A sci-fi survival horror game inspired by John Carpenter’s The Thing and the Alien franchise.
The Midnight Walk
A dark fantasy VR adventure in Tim Burton style, exclusive to PS5 and PS VR2, releasing on May 8, 2025.
Dreams of Another
A shooter with fully destructible environments, echoing the creativity of Dreams, coming soon.
Stay tuned for these exciting releases throughout 2025, as PlayStation continues to deliver a rich and varied gaming experience.
