The latest State of Play event has provided an exhilarating glimpse into the future of gaming on the PS5, unveiling a plethora of new titles and updates. From Housemarque's eagerly awaited follow-up to Returnal, Saros, to the confirmed release dates for Borderlands 4 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the showcase was packed with exciting news. Fans were also treated to new trailers for Days Gone Remastered, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and a surprising Dynasty Warriors spin-off, Warriors: Abyss, which is available today. The event also introduced a new Shinobi game and showcased WWE 2K25's innovative social multiplayer hub, The Island.
This roundup ensures you catch every announcement from the State of Play on February 12, 2025. Share your excitement and tell us which game you're most looking forward to in the comments below!
State of Play February 2025 Games
Every game featured in Sony's PlayStation State of Play on February 12, 2025. See All
- Saros - Housemarque
- Days Gone Remastered - Bend Studio
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - SEGA
- Warriors: Abyss - Omega Force
- Borderlands 4 - Gearbox
- Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater - KCEJ
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - SEGA
- Digimon Story: Time Stranger - Media.Vision
- Split Fiction - Hazelight Studios
- Lies of P: Overture - Neowiz
Saros Is Housemarque's Next Game After Returnal
Saros, the next venture from Housemarque following Returnal, is slated for release on PS5 in 2026. Set on the planet Carcosa, which faces an ominous eclipse, players will embody Arjun Devraj (voiced by Rahul Kohli), a Soltari Enforcer searching for answers on a lost off-world colony. The game features permanent progression systems, where every death reshapes the world and introduces new upgrades to tackle challenges.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Finally Confirmed — Officially This Time
Konami has officially confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will launch on August 28, 2025. Alongside a new gameplay trailer, the announcement also teased an Ape Escape collaboration and hinted at more potential crossovers.
Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed
Gearbox has set the release date for Borderlands 4 on September 23, 2025. A new gameplay trailer was released to celebrate, offering fans a glimpse into the much-anticipated sequel. Additionally, a Borderlands 4-themed State of Play is scheduled for later this spring.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword New Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay, Protagonist
While Onimusha: Way of the Sword won't see the light of day until 2026, Capcom has shared a new gameplay trailer during the State of Play, introducing the game's protagonist, the historic swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
Single-Player Action Game Tides of Annihilation Revealed During Sony’s State of Play 2025
Tides of Annihilation, a standout reveal from the event, promises a captivating single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure experience. Set in a modern London overrun by otherworldly forces, players will control Gwendolyn and summon the Knights of the Round Table for combat assistance, facing off against skyscraper-sized bosses.
Days Gone Remastered Will Bring You Back to Its Freaker-Filled World This April
Days Gone Remastered is set to return players to its freaker-filled world on April 25, 2025. The remaster will include VRR and PS5 Pro support, permadeath and speedrun modes, an enhanced photo mode, new accessibility features, and a new Horde Assault mode. Owners of the PS4 version can upgrade for $10.
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025
The State of Play also revealed February's PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions, featuring titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1, along with future indie game releases like Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor.
Leslie Benzies' MindsEye Gets a Gameplay Trailer and a Summer 2025 Release Window
Leslie Benzies' MindsEye, showcased during the State of Play, features gameplay and cinematic trailers with a Summer 2025 release window. The game follows Jacob Diaz, a former soldier haunted by a failed covert mission and a mysterious neural implant called MindsEye. Set in Redrock, a city transformed by AI, robotics, and neural implants, players will experience action across various environments to uncover Jacob's past.
Warriors: Abyss Is a New Roguelite Launching Today on PS5 and PS4
Dynasty Warriors fans can dive into the roguelite spin-off, Warriors: Abyss, available today on PS5 and PS4. The game offers randomly generated stages and items, empowering choices, and over 100 unique characters with more than 16 billion combinations of gameplay possibilities.
First Look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay at Sony State of Play 2025
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds unveiled more gameplay during the State of Play, showcasing how racers can traverse different worlds through portals. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Stellar Blade Gets Nikke Crossover DLC and PC Port Release Window
Stellar Blade is set to receive a crossover with Goddess of Victory: Nikke, featuring a themed boss, new outfit, and collectible items, scheduled for June 2025.
Lies of P: Overture Is a Prequel DLC Expansion Set to Be Released This Summer
Lies of P: Overture, a prequel DLC for the 2023 Soulslike, will allow players to explore the hidden stories of Krat and the protagonist's awakening during the Puppet Frenzy. It's slated for release this summer.
WWE 2K25 Spotlights Its Social Multiplayer Wrestling Hub, The Island
WWE 2K25 introduced The Island, a new social multiplayer wrestling hub where players can explore, take on challenges, and develop storylines with their custom wrestlers.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Brings the Classic Franchise to PS5 and PS4
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a new entry in the beloved franchise, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 29, 2025. Joe Musashi's quest for vengeance will feature unlockable abilities for exploring hidden paths and secrets, developed by SEGA and Lizardcube.
Metal Eden Is an 'Adrenaline Rush Sci-Fi FPS' Headed to PS5 on May 6
Metal Eden, an "adrenaline rush sci-fi FPS," will launch on PS5 on May 6, 2025. The game features a unique Core Ripping mechanic, allowing players to use a Gravity Beam to rip cores from enemies and use them to enhance melee attacks, mobility, and survivability.
Lost Soul Aside Finally Gets a Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals
Lost Soul Aside, originally a one-person project by Yang Bing, now a sprawling adventure, will be released on PS5 and PC on May 30, 2025. A new gameplay and story trailer was showcased during the State of Play.
Monster Hunter Wilds to Add Mizutsune In Its First Big Update
Monster Hunter Wilds will receive a free title update in the spring, introducing Mizutsune along with new Event Quests and surprises.
Split Fiction Gets a New Story Trailer Ahead of Its March 6 Release Date
Split Fiction received a new story trailer ahead of its release on March 6, 2025.
Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 Will Scare PS5 Owners This October
Directive 8020, a blend of sci-fi exploration and horror from Supermassive Games, is set to launch on October 2, 2025. The game follows the crew of the Cassiopeia, who awaken from a four-year hyper sleep to face a hull breach, a murder, suspicious activity, and an alien organism that can transform into any character.
The Next PixelJunk Series Is Called Dreams of Another and It Will Be Out in 2025
Dreams of Another, the next PixelJunk adventure, is slated for release on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025. Players will explore an ethereal dreamscape, shooting to create within a theme of "no creation without destruction," centered around The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier.
Darwin's Paradox Follows an Octopus Who Finds Himself in a Food Factory
Darwin's Paradox aims to let players experience life as an octopus within a food factory. Featuring climbing, camouflage, and ink shooting, the game utilizes the DualSense to enhance gameplay immersion.
The Midnight Walk Is a Stunning Stop-Motion First-Person Action-Adventure Game
The Midnight Walk, a stop-motion first-person action-adventure game, will be released on PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025, offering a stunning visual experience.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban Is Taking a Trip to Dave the Diver
Kasuga Ichiban from Yakuza: Like a Dragon will feature in Dave the Diver: Ichiban's Holiday DLC in April, including mini-games like Karaoke and the ability to recruit familiar faces from the Like a Dragon series to restaurant staff.
Hell Is Us Gets a New Look and Release Date
Hell Is Us, a third-person, post-apocalyptic sci-fi action-adventure game, is set to release on September 4, 2025.
Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Set to Launch in 2025 on PS5
Digimon Story Time Stranger, a new JRPG, will let players switch between the human world and the Digital World, collecting and training Digimon to stop the world's collapse and change fate, launching in 2025 on PS5.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic Brings Players Back to the Horror Franchise
Five Nights at Freddy's returns with Secret of the Mimic, where players will face a new foe capable of transforming into other animatronic characters, promising a terrifying experience.
