Sony's State of Play Showcases Upcoming PlayStation Titles

Sony's first State of Play for 2025 revealed a lineup of upcoming games for PlayStation consoles, focusing heavily on third-party titles and new IPs. While highly anticipated games like Death Stranding 2 and God of War Collection were absent, the event offered a glimpse into a diverse range of experiences.

Key Announcements:

  • Monster Hunter Wilds launches February 28th with a new free monster and upcoming updates.
  • Shinobi: Art of Vengeance arrives on August 29th.
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds speeds onto consoles on February 21st.
  • Lost Soul Aside launches May 30th for PC and PS5.
  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii demo drops on February 14th.
  • Splitgate 2 alpha test begins February 27th on PS5.
  • Borderlands 4 arrives September 23rd with a dedicated State of Play event.

New IPs and Remasters:

The event also showcased new IPs like Tides of Annihilation and Saros, a single-player action title from Housemarque. Remasters of classic titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, and Days Gone were revealed, breathing new life into beloved games. For those interested in mobile gaming advancements, check out DeepSeek: The Rising Star of Smartphone AI.

Release Dates and DLC:

  • Directive 8020 launches October 2nd.
  • Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic arrives June 13th.
  • Lies of P: Overture DLC releases Winter 2025.
  • Stellar Blade launches on PC in June, with a Nikke collaboration.
  • Metal Eden launches May 6th.

PlayStation Plus Additions:

Several titles, including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Blue Prince, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, are coming to PlayStation Plus. This bolsters the service's offerings with high-profile games. Those looking forward to new iPhone releases might be interested in the iPhone SE 4: Major Upgrades Expected.

Overall, the State of Play provided a solid look at upcoming PlayStation titles, though some anticipated reveals were absent. The focus on third-party games and new IPs suggests a broadening of the PlayStation ecosystem. For insights into the latest Android updates, see One UI 7: Combining Quick Settings and Notifications.