February 2025 PlayStation State of Play: Full Announcements

A brand-new State of Play has arrived, offering an exciting glimpse into the future of PS5 with a plethora of games. Alongside an intriguing look at Saros, Housemarque's follow-up to Returnal, we were treated to new trailers and release dates for Borderlands 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and many more.

The event featured significant reveals, including Days Gone Remastered, a fresh take on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a new Dynasty Warriors spin-off available today, a peek at WWE 2K25's The Island, a new Shinobi game, and much more.

As we previously mentioned, the State of Play was packed with announcements, and this roundup ensures you don't miss any of the exciting news. Which game are you most excited for? Let us know 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!

Housemarque

Bend Studio

SEGA

Omega Force

Gearbox

KCEJ

SEGA

Media.Vision

Hazelight Studios

Neowiz

Saros Is Housemarque's Next Game After Returnal

Saros is Housemarque's next game following Returnal, set to launch on PS5 in 2026. While it shares similarities with Returnal, Saros is a new adventure set on the planet Carcosa, which is under the threat of an ominous eclipse. Players will embody Arjun Devraj, portrayed by Rahul Kohli, a powerful Soltari Enforcer searching for answers on a lost off-world colony. The game features permanent progression systems, and every death reshapes the world while offering new upgrades to overcome challenges.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Finally Confirmed — Officially This Time

Alongside a new gameplay trailer, Konami has officially confirmed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be released on August 28, 2025. The game will feature an Ape Escape collaboration and potentially more crossovers to be revealed later.

Borderlands 4 Release Date Confirmed

Borderlands 4 will officially launch on September 23, 2025. Gearbox celebrated the announcement with a new gameplay trailer, giving fans another look at the highly 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

Although Onimusha: Way of the Sword won't be available until 2026, Capcom shared a new gameplay trailer during the State of Play, showcasing 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 was a major surprise of the show, promising a beautiful single-player, narrative-driven action-adventure game that blends intense combat, a compelling narrative, and a unique setting. Set in a modern London overtaken by otherworldly forces, players will control Gwendolyn and summon the Knights of the Round Table for combat assistance, facing skyscraper-sized bosses.

Days Gone Remastered Will Bring You Back to Its Freaker-Filled World This April

Days Gone is returning to PS5 on April 25, 2025, with enhanced features including VRR and PS5 Pro support, permadeath and speedrun modes, an improved photo mode, additional accessibility options, and a new Horde Assault mode. Owners of the PS4 version can upgrade to this new version for $10.

Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February 2025

The State of Play also revealed February's PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1, and more. Additionally, we got a preview of upcoming indie titles like Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor coming to the service.

Leslie Benzies' MindsEye Gets a Gameplay Trailer and a Summer 2025 Release Window

Leslie Benzies, former lead GTA series developer, showcased MindsEye with gameplay and cinematic trailers, announcing 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, as he uncovers the truth about his past in the AI and robotics-dominated city of Redrock.

Warriors: Abyss Is a New Roguelite Launching Today on PS5 and PS4

Dynasty Warriors introduces a roguelite spin-off, Warriors: Abyss, available today on both PS5 and PS4. Featuring randomly generated stages and items, players can choose from over 100 unique characters, offering over 16 billion combinations of gameplay by selecting seven characters each run.

First Look at Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay at Sony State of Play 2025

A new trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds unveiled more gameplay for the upcoming racing game, set to launch on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. A highlight was the introduction of portals that instantly transport racers to different worlds.

Stellar Blade Gets Nikke Crossover DLC and PC Port Release Window

Stellar Blade is set to receive a crossover with Goddess of Victory: Nikke, including a themed boss, new outfit, collectible dolls, and more, 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 to the 2023 Soulslike, will allow players to explore the hidden stories of Krat and uncover the origins of the great Puppet Frenzy, releasing this summer.

WWE 2K25 Spotlights Its Social Multiplayer Wrestling Hub, The Island

WWE 2K25 revealed its social multiplayer wrestling hub, The Island, where players can explore, take on challenges, develop storylines, and more 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 set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on August 29, 2025. Joe Musashi, driven by tragedy, embarks on a quest for vengeance. While not a Metroidvania, the game allows players to unlock abilities for exploring hidden paths and discovering secrets, enhancing replayability. Developed by Sega and Lizardcube, creators of Streets of Rage 4.

Metal Eden Is an 'Adrenaline Rush Sci-Fi FPS' Headed to PS5 on May 6

Metal Eden, described as an adrenaline rush sci-fi FPS, is set to launch on PS5 on May 6, 2025. Its unique Core Ripping mechanic lets players use a Multitool's Gravity Beam to extract cores from enemies, which can be thrown for explosions or consumed to enhance melee attacks, mobility, and survivability.

Lost Soul Aside Finally Gets a Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals

Lost Soul Aside received a new gameplay and story trailer alongside a release date of May 30, 2025, on PS5 and PC. Initially a one-person project by Yang Bing, it has evolved into a sprawling adventure with stunning visuals and dynamic combat.

Monster Hunter Wilds to Add Mizutsune In Its First Big Update

Monster Hunter Wilds will introduce Mizutsune in a free title update this spring, along with new Event Quests and other surprises.

Split Fiction Gets a New Story Trailer Ahead of Its March 6 Release Date

Split Fiction received a new story trailer in anticipation of its release on March 6, 2025.

Supermassive Games' Directive 8020 Will Scare PS5 Owners This October

Supermassive Games' Directive 8020, blending sci-fi exploration with horror, is set to launch on October 2, 2025. Set aboard the Cassiopeia, players will navigate a survey ship facing a hull breach, a murder, and suspicious crew activity, culminating in a crash landing on an alien planet with a transforming organism aboard.

The Next PixelJunk Series Is Called Dreams of Another and It Will Be Out in 2025

Dreams of Another, the next PixelJunk adventure, will launch on PS5 and PS VR2 in 2025. Players will explore an ethereal dreamscape, shooting to create, centered around themes of creation and destruction with characters The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier.

Darwin's Paradox Follows an Octopus Who Finds Himself in a Food Factory

Darwin's Paradox, an action-adventure platformer, lets players experience life as an octopus in a food factory. With abilities to climb, camouflage, and shoot ink, the game utilizes the DualSense controller for immersive gameplay.

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, showcasing stunning visuals.

Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban Is Taking a Trip to Dave the Diver

Yakuza: Like a Dragon's Kasuga Ichiban will join Dave the Diver in April as part of the Dave the Diver: Ichiban's Holiday DLC, featuring mini-games like Karaoke and the ability to recruit familiar faces from the Like a Dragon series.

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 launch on September 4, 2025.

Digimon Story Time Stranger Is Set to Launch in 2025 on PS5

Digimon Story Time Stranger, a new JRPG, will launch on PS5 in 2025, allowing players to switch between the human and Digital Worlds, collect and train Digimon to stop the world's collapse and change fate.

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 terrifying foe capable of mimicking other animatronic characters, set to release after almost two years.