PlayStation State of Play reveals new games and major updates
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Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play livestream has wrapped up, delivering over 40 minutes of exciting reveals, updates, and trailers for upcoming PS5 and PSVR 2 titles. From long-awaited sequels to brand-new IPs, here's a complete rundown of everything announced during the event.
Major Announcements & Reveals
Monster Hunter Wilds – New trailer showcasing the game's first free update
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – Official reveal trailer.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds – A brand-new Sonic racing game unveiled.
Digimon Story Time Stranger – First look at the new Digimon RPG.
Lost Soul Aside – New gameplay trailer and official release date revealed.
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Free demo coming soon.
Dave the Diver – Ichiban's Holiday – Crossover DLC pack announced.
Splitgate 2 – PS5 alpha starts February 27.
WWE 2K25 – New gameplay trailer highlighting upcoming features.
Borderlands 4 – First gameplay trailer, confirming a September 23, 2025 launch.
A dedicated Borderlands 4 State of Play event is planned for later this year.
New Game Announcements
Split Fiction – New trailer delving into the protagonists' relationship.
Directive 8020 – A Dark Pictures Game – Horror title launching October 2, 2025.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic – Releasing June 13, 2025.
The Midnight Walk – New atmospheric trailer revealed.
Darwin's Paradox – First reveal.
Roguelike Warrior's: Abyss – From Koei Tecmo, available today on PS5 and PS4.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Launching May 23, 2025, on PS4.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Slated for 2026.
Upcoming Titles & DLC Announcements
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – New trailer, confirming August 28, 2025, release.
Hell is Us – New trailer, with a September 4, 2025, launch date.
Lies of P: Overture – First look at the newly revealed DLC expansion.
Dream of Another – Coming to PS5 with PSVR 2 support.
Days Gone Remastered – Launching for PS5 on April 25, 2025.
Goddess of Victory: Nikke – DLC for Stellar Blade announced.
Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor – Both games confirmed for PS5.
Tides of Annihilation – A challenging, Soulslike-inspired action game revealed.
Metal Eden – A new shooter, arriving May 6, 2025.
Mindseye – New trailer showcasing driving and combat mechanics.
First-Party PlayStation Exclusive Reveal
Saros – A brand-new first-party PlayStation title from Housemarque, launching in 2026.
That wraps up the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play! With an exciting mix of sequels, remasters, new IPs, and major DLC expansions, this showcase delivered plenty for PlayStation fans to look forward to in the coming months.
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