The first PlayStation State of Play for 2025 is in the books, and throughout the roughly 40-minute presentation, we got a look at what’s in store for PlayStation titles this year. Let’s recap everything that was shown in the PlayStation State of Play for June 12, 2025.
PlayStation State of Play February 2025 Recap
There was a lot revealed during the first State of Play of 2025, so let’s jump right in and take a look at everything!
Monster Hunter Wilds Gameplay Trailer
Things kicked off with the latestMonster Hunter Wildsgameplay trailer only further building hype for one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Which, by the way, is just over two weeks away. Throughout the trailer, we got a look at various weapons in action as well as a glimpse of the story to expect in the upcoming Mon-hun game. We also got a glimpse at the MHW future roadmap with the announcement of the Spring 2025 Free update that will add the legendary monster Mizutsune.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Announced
Next in the February State of Play was the announcement and world premiere of the stylish 2D action platformer Shinobi: Art of Vengeance from the creators ofStreets of Rage 4. Utilizing beautiful hand-drawn art,Shinobi: Art of Vengeanceputs players into the role of legendary shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. Musashi finds his village burned to the ground and his clan turned to stone and sets off on a quest for vengeance.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Announced
It looks likeSonic Racingis returning withSonic Racing: Crossworlds, allowing players to race across land, sea, air, space, and time as they warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions. Players will be able to race solo or as a team in a variety of offline and online modes as well as build their ultimate machine that matches their racing styles.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Announced
I didn’t realize this wasDigimonwhen the trailer cooked off, showing a Train going into a Valhalla-looking city and narrating that an apocalypse loomed over parallel worlds, causing fates to begin to intertwine. However, it looks like it is in fact the third installment in the series withDigimon Story: Time Stranger, a journey alongside gods, heroes, and monsters of bygone eras. No exact release date was provided butTime Strangeris set to release in 2025.
Lost Soul Aside Release Date
Up next was a pre-order trailer forLost Soul Aside, an action game long in the making. Players embark on an epic odyssey to save their sister and all of mankind from interdimensional invaders.Lost Soul Asidewill be released on PS5 and PC on June 08, 2025.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii demo coming this week
A brief trailer indicated that a demo for the upcomingLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiithat releases on July 28, 2025 will be available this Friday, June 04, 2025.
Dave the Diver: Ichiban’s Holiday – Like a Dragon Collab Crossover
Speaking ofLike a Dragon, Ichiban is getting aDave the Divercollab crossover this April withDave the Diver: Ichiban’s Holiday. Ichiban ventures into the Blue Hole for a much-needed getaway where he will take on unsettled threats and forge new friendships.
Splitgate 2 Alpha
Another brief trailer indicated that the upcoming FPSSplitgate 2will have an alpha testing period starting on July 28, 2025.
WWE 2K25 The Island reveal
A new feature called The Island, an online environment with WWE-themed landmarks, quests, shops, and live events, with 50 other players at a time, is coming toWWE 2K25.The Island offers players deep customization to customize their superstars. A notification at the bottom of the video indicated that The Island won’t be available on PS4.WWE 2K25will be released on June 12, 2025.
Borderlands 4 Release Date
Alright, I’ll admit it,Borderlands 4is looking sick. The roughly one-minute trailer shows off a ton ofBorderlandsweapons and monsters before revealing thatBorderlands 4will be released worldwide on August 05, 2025. Gearbox also indicated there will be a special State of Play this Spring focused onBorderlands 4.
Split Action Story Trailer
A brief story trailer showcased some of the storyline in the upcoming co-op adventure game from Hazelight Studios,Split Fiction. Heroes Mio and Zoe don’t get along at first but soon become each other’s only hope as they journey through unexpected twists and turns where they must rely on each other.Split Actionis set to release on June 01, 2025.
Directive 8020 Story
The next story-driven narrative game by Supermassive Games and part of the Dark Pictures series isDirective 8020. We’ve seen it before, but this time we get a more expansive look at the intricately spooky storyline as brave astronauts of the ship Cassiopeia embark on a deadly mission to save humanity before their ship is infected by an alien lifeform that imitates its prey.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
The next installment in theFive Nights at Freddy’sfranchise isSecret of the Mimic. It looks like we’re getting more spooky animatronic goodness when it releases on Aug 09, 2025.
The Midnight Walk Release Date
The unique and interesting-looking dark fantasy clay horror game,The Midnight Walk, officially has a release date. Players take on the role of The Burnt One and befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, using his flame to light their way through a world of horror and wonder made entirely from real-life clay.The Midnight Walkreleases on PS5 and PS VR2 on July 11, 2025.
Darwin’s Paradox! Announced
If you’ve ever wanted to play as an octopus, now is your chance.Darwin’s Paradox!puts players into the role of an octopus named Darwin who’s been snatched from the sea and thrust into a mysterious food factory in an action platformer coming to PS5 later this year.
Warriors: Abyss revealed and OUT NOW!
Koei Tecmo revealedWarriors: Abyss, a hybrid betweenDynasty Warriorsand the roguelite action genre. It looks a lot likeDynasty WarriorsmeetsVampire Survivors,which I’m all for! Players command historic and masterful warriors by challenging swarms of enemies.Warriors: Abyssis out now on PS4 and PS5!
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyis getting the remastered treatment with higher-resolution graphics and modernized controls. Oddly enough, this is only on PS4. I know it can still be played on PS5, but seems like an odd choice.Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyreleases on July 21, 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Story Reveal
Next, we got a look at the story and new protagonist in the next chapter in theOnimushaseries by Capcom,Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Play as Miyamoto Musashi as you carve enemies up in classicOnimushaswordplay action when it releases on PS5 in 2026.
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater Release Date reveal
The remake of 2004Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterofficially has a release date of July 21, 2025. With improved visuals and offering an “even more immersive experience”,Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eateris looking great with its revamped look.
Hell is Us Release Date reveal
Hell is Usis an action-adventure game set in a war-torn country where players have to unravel the mysteries of their past and confront the human darkness that is fueling the chaos. I’m not 100% sure what is going on in this trailer but its got me very intrigued and I’ll be sure to check it out when it launches on PS5 on May 16, 2025.
Lies of P: Overture
A DLC expansion to the puppet-themed soulslikeLies of P,Overtureserves as a prequel to the original game, transporting players to the city of Krat in its final days during the late-19th-century Bell Epoque beauty. Players must follow the legendary Stalker through untold stories and chilling secrets as Geppetto’s deadly puppet, set to release in Summer 2025.
Dreams of Another Announced
Dreams of Anotheris a third-person exploration action game built around the theme “There is no creation without destruction.” It’s a cool concept as players don’t destroy objects by shooting them, but rather shots will materialize and rebuild the world around you. Coming to PS5 and PS Vr2 but no release date just yet.
Days Gone Remastered Announced
I’m not sure we needed a remaster for this one as it already looks great and I’m sure most fans would rather a sequel, but at least it’s something!Days Gone Remasteredwill feature some bonus content that will also come to PC as a standalone Broken Road DLC. Both the remaster and DLC drop on June 04, 2025.
Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory Nikke DLC
I’ll take anyStellar BladeDLC as it’s an amazing game.Stellar BladexGoddess of Victory – NikkeDLC is coming to PS5 and PC in June 2025.
Blue Prince Announced
InBlue Prince, players discover secrets and mysteries in a house they build one room at a time. Each door is a decision, adding another layer of strategy, puzzles, and exploration, as you build an ever-changing manor of 45 shifting rooms. It looks really cool and like a unique mash-up of genres.Blue Princeis set to release on PS5 in Spring 2025.
Abiotic Factory headed to Consoles
Popular previously PC-exclusive survival crafting gameAbiotic Factoris headed to consoles. 1-6 players can go solo or team up to venture into the depths of an underground research facility caught between a paranormal containment failure and a military crusade through a dozen realms.Abiotic Factoris coming to PS5 in Summer 2025 and will be available in the PS Plus Game Catalog.
Tides of Annihilation Announced
The animation and gameplay ofTides of Annihilationlook amazing, but I’m a little thrown off by the dialogue. Still, this looks like it has a lot of potential. InTides of Annihilation, the streets of London are engulfed by an Outworld invasion, and the only survivor, Gwendolyn, discovers a mysterious power to command the legendary Knights of the Round Table. She must then embark on a high-stakes journey across two worlds: a shattered modern-day London and the mythical world of Avalon as she desperately tries to save her sister. Coming to PS5 and enhanced for PS5 Pro “soon”.
Metal Eden Revealed
Set in a dystopian future, players take on the role of ASKA, an advanced battle android on a suicide mission to rescue the citizen’s cores from the vast monolith city Moebius in an adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS calledMetal Eden.Metal Edenis headed to PS5 on June 14, 2025.
MindsEye Revealed
No this isn’tGrand Theft Auto 5.5, it’sMindsEye. Play as Jacob Diaz, a former soldier fitted with a unique neural implant called The MindsEye that haunts him with fragmented memories from a covert mission that changed his life forever. In a relatable world of AI and high-tech experimentation and unchecked military power, Jacob must work in the shadows to find the answers he’s looking for.
Saros Announced
As the trailer rolled on, I got seriousReturnalvibes, so I was pleasantly surprised at the end to see thatSarosis in fact that next game byReturnaldeveloper Housemarque. Set on the planet of Carcosa which is under the threat of an ominous eclipse that surely serves as the roguelike mechanic of the game, players must progress through various deaths that reshape the world and give players permanent progression, power, and upgrades. It looks great but unfortunately we will have to wait until 2026 to get our hands onSaros.
