Upcoming PS5 exclusives - release schedule for confirmed games
What's the next PS5 exclusive planned for 2025?
The next PS5 exclusive planned for a 2025 release is Lost Soul Aside, which launches August 29, 2025. Then there's Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. Those are the two big exclusives for this year, with Saros, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and Marvel's Wolverine still not having release windows.
Upcoming PS5 exclusives include AAA first-party games, as well as Sony's future slate of multiplayer titles, something slightly newer that the publisher seems to be pushing quite hard. Regardless of what kind of games you like to play, there are plenty of exclusives coming to PS5, many of which already have release dates or broad release windows.
In terms of upcoming games, the next year or so of PS5 exclusives look set to be an extremely strong lineup. That's before you consider the juggernaut that is Ghost of Yōtei, as well as unannounced games that's sure to follow towards the end of the year. Many of these will be further enhanced on Sony's newest console too, so be sure to check out our best PS5 Pro games list to see what's worth playing.
Here are the upcoming PS5 exclusives to look forward to in 2025 and beyond. We'll only be covering games that have been officially confirmed for release, many of which already have solid release dates locked in. In terms of what games we've chosen to include here, these are either only coming to PS5, or are console exclusives, meaning they are also set to launch on PC. We'll indicate where each game sits with regard to these release platforms as we go.
Upcoming PS5 exclusives
There are currently quite a few major PS5 exclusives planned and confirmed for future release on the PlayStation 5 console. We've listed them below, alongside their release dates where available.
In terms of what games we've chosen to include here, these are either only coming to PS5, or are console exclusives; the latter meaning they are also set to launch on PC. We'll make that clear with each entry below too so you have a clear picture of what's what.
Sword of the Sea - August 19, 2025
Lost Soul Aside - August 29, 2025
Ghost of Yotei - October 2, 2025
Ballad of Antara - TBC 2025
Where Winds Meet - TBC 2025
Phantom Blade 0 - TBC
Saros - 2026
Marvel's Wolverine - TBC
Fairgame$ - TBC
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - TBC
Lost Soul Aside
Lost Soul Aside is a brand new action RPG that'lll launch on PS5 and PC. You'll traverse landscapes that feel alive: sunlit plains, mysterious ancient ruins, and alternate dimensions that buzz with energy. This world is filled with secrets, monsters, and unpredictable events that keep you interested. Beneath the flashy moves, there's depth for players who love to experiment. You can customize loadouts, chain synergistic combos, and strategize with Arena, Kaser's dragon-like companion.
Lost Soul Aside launches August 29, 2025 for PS5 and PC, following a delay.
Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yōtei is the latest game from Sucker Punch, and follows Ghost of Tsushima. Protagonist Atsu's journey takes place in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. While we don't know how the two are connected, if at all, expect the same mix of stealth and sword-fighting as you make your way across a gorgeous Feudal Japan setting. So far, we've received two trailers, and it's looking very pretty indeed.
Ghost of Yōtei will launch October 2, 2025, exclusively for PS5.
Saros
Saros was revealed during a State of Play event that aired in February 2025. It's the latest from Housemarque, and is being described as a game that builds upon the third-person action systems showcased in Returnal. A key gameplay distinction between Saros and Returnal is permanent resources and progression making every death valuable. After every death you will face a changed world, but in Saros you will be able to choose and permanently upgrade your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and suit upgrades to 'come back stronger' to overcome the challenges you face on Carcosa.
Saros will launch on PS5 in 2026.
Ballad of Antara
Ballad of Antara is an action-RPG with multiple playable characters. These characters possess the power to traverse the two worlds of normalcy and unimaginable. The devs are calling them 'Emissaries'. Each Emissary has their own unique class, gameplay capabilities, and their own enticing, mysterious stories. So far, we have seen a lengthy trailer, which you can check out as part of this blog post.
Ballad of Antara is currently slated for release sometime in 2025. At present, it's only confirmed for PS5.
Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG game, that was recently confirmed to be launching on PS5. At first, we only knew about a PC release, but after a State of Play event last May, we know it's coming to PlayStation. For now, it's only got a release window of 2025, so stay tuned for more info on a specific release date. If you'd like to read more about the game, check out the PlayStation blog.
Marvel's Wolverine
Marvel's Wolverine is coming from the folks over at Insomniac, the team responsible for the Spider-Man PS4 and PS5 games. As such, expectations are very high indeed, and because we've not seen much on it so far, things are still very much up in the air. Only a brief cinematic trailer has been revealed so far, showing Logan sitting at a bar after what looks to have been a very bloody brawl.
At present, Wolverine is only slated for a PS5 release.
Fairgame$
Fairgame$ is a competitive heist game where you join an underground movement to rob the ultra-rich and rebalance the scales. We've not seen any gameplay yet, nor do we have a release window or release date.
What we do know is that it'll launch on PS5 and PC.
Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero was revealed during a PlayStation Showcase event in 2023. It looks set to blend fast-paced action with cinematic quick-time gameplay. There are epic boss battles, and plenty of parrying as you make your way across a fractured land, looking to seek revenge on those that have mortally wounded you.
Phantom Blade Zero has been confirmed to be in development for PS5 and PC, and it currently has no release date. You can check out our hands-on Phantom Blade Zero preview to read what we thought of the upcoming game.
Sword of the Sea
Sword of the Sea takes place in an abandoned realm where the terrain flows in waves. You'll make use of a traversal vehicle called the Hoversword. The Hoversword controls like a snowboard, skateboard, and hoverboard all in one. Build momentum to achieve great speeds and catch big air as you explore skatepark-like ruins, uncovering an ancient mystery as you go.
At present, Sword of the Sea is announced for PS5 and PC, and it'll launch August 19, 2025..
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet was a surprise reveal that closed out The Game Awards 2024. It's the new game from Naughty Dog, and looks to be a sci-fi epic, with a retro-futuristic vibe. We don't know too much about the game yet, except that it's being developed exclusively for PS5 consoles. From the official announcement blog post:
"Intergalactic stars our newest protagonist, Jordan A. Mun, a dangerous bounty hunter who ends up stranded on Sempiria – a distant planet whose communication with the outside universe went dark hundreds of years ago. In fact, anyone who's flown to it hoping to unravel its mysterious past was never heard from again. Jordan will have to use all her skills and wits if she hopes to be the first person in over 600 years to leave its orbit."
At present, we have no release window for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, so we'll mark it down as TBC.
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