Everything shown in the PlayStation State of Play for February 2025

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 February 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 latest Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay 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 of Streets of Rage 4. Utilizing beautiful hand-drawn art, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance puts 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 like Sonic Racing is returning with Sonic 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 was Digimon when 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 with Digimon Story: Time Stranger, a journey alongside gods, heroes, and monsters of bygone eras. No exact release date was provided but Time Stranger is set to release in 2025.

Lost Soul Aside Release Date

Up next was a pre-order trailer for Lost 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 Aside will be released on PS5 and PC on May 30, 2025.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii demo coming this week

A brief trailer indicated that a demo for the upcoming Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii that releases on February 21, 2025 will be available this Friday, February 14, 2025.

Dave the Diver: Ichiban's Holiday - Like a Dragon Collab Crossover

Speaking of Like a Dragon, Ichiban is getting a Dave the Diver collab crossover this April with Dave 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 FPS SplitGate 2 will have an alpha testing period starting on February 25, 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 to WWE 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 2K25 will be released on March 14, 2025.

Borderlands 4 Release Date

Alright, I'll admit it, Borderlands 4 is looking sick. The roughly one-minute trailer shows off a ton of Borderlands weapons and monsters before revealing that Borderlands 4 will be released worldwide on September 23, 2025. Gearbox also indicated there will be a special State of Play this Spring focused on Borderlands 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 Action is set to release on March 6, 2025.

Directive 8020 Story

The next story-driven narrative game by Supermassive Games and part of the Dark Pictures series is Directive 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 the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise is Secret of the Mimic. It looks like we're getting more spooky animatronic goodness when it releases on June 13, 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 Walk releases on PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 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 revealed Warriors: Abyss, a hybrid between Dynasty Warriors and the roguelite action genre. It looks a lot like Dynasty Warriors meets Vampire Survivors, which I'm all for! Players command historic and masterful warriors by challenging swarms of enemies. Warriors: Abyss is out now on PS4 and PS5!

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is 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 Destiny releases on May 23, 2025.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Story Reveal

Next, we got a look at the story and new protagonist in the next chapter in the Onimusha series by Capcom, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Play as Miyamoto Musashi as you carve enemies up in classic Onimusha swordplay action when it releases on PS5 in 2026.

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater Release Date reveal

The remake of 2004 Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater officially has a release date of August 28, 2025. With improved visuals and offering an "even more immersive experience", Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater is looking great with its revamped look.

Hell is Us Release Date reveal

Hell is Us is 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 September 4, 2025.

Lies of P: Overture

A DLC expansion to the puppet-themed soulslike Lies of P, Overture serves 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 Another is 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 Remastered will feature some bonus content that will also come to PC as a standalone Broken Road DLC. Both the remaster and DLC drop on April 25, 2025.

Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory Nikke DLC

I'll take any Stellar Blade DLC as it's an amazing game. Stellar Bladex Goddess of Victory - Nikke DLC is coming to PS5 and PC in June 2025.

Blue Prince Announced

In Blue 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 Prince is set to release on PS5 in Spring 2025.

Abiotic Factory headed to Consoles

Popular previously PC-exclusive survival crafting game Abiotic Factor is 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 Factor is coming to PS5 in Summer 2025 and will be available in the PS Plus Game Catalog.

Tides of Annihilation Announced

The animation and gameplay of Tides of Annihilation look amazing, but I'm a little thrown off by the dialogue. Still, this looks like it has a lot of potential. In Tides 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 called Metal Eden. Metal Eden is headed to PS5 on May 6, 2025.

MindsEye Revealed

No this isn't Grand Theft Auto 5.5, it's MindsEye. 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 serious Returnal vibes, so I was pleasantly surprised at the end to see that Saros is in fact that next game by Returnal developer 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 on Saros.

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