PlayStation State of Play February 2025 – Everything Announced

Sony’s State of Play February 2025 event has officially wrapped up, and it delivered a lot of exciting announcements for PlayStation fans. From brand-new game reveals to major updates on upcoming blockbusters, the showcase gave a solid glimpse into what’s coming next for PS5 and PS VR2 players. Here’s everything announced at the State of Play 2025 in detail.

Everything Announced at the State of Play 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Gets a New Trailer

Capcom opened the show with a brand-new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, showcasing thrilling monster battles, stunning environments, and new gameplay mechanics. Fans were particularly excited about the return of Mizutsune, one of the most beloved monsters in the series.Capcom also confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on February 28, 2025, and a free title update featuring Mizutsune will arrive in spring 2025.

Shinobi – Art of Vengeance Brings Classic Ninja Action

Sega surprised fans with the reveal of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a new 2D action platformer developed by Lizardcube, the team behind Streets of Rage 4. The game features hand-drawn art, fast-paced combat, and a nostalgic yet modern feel. It’s set to launch on August 29, 2025, for PS5 and PS4.

Sonic Racing – CrossWorlds Introduces New Features

Sega also showcased Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, an exciting new entry in the Sonic racing franchise. The game introduces Travel Rings, which allows players to teleport to different tracks mid-race, and a Gadget system for customizing vehicles with special abilities. A closed network test is scheduled for February 21, 2025, with a full release date still to be announced.

Digimon Story – Time Stranger Announced

Bandai Namco revealed a brand-new JRPG, Digimon Story: Time Stranger. The game takes players across multiple worlds and time periods, offering an exciting twist on the classic Digimon adventure. The game is expected to be released sometime in 2025 for PS5.

Lost Soul Aside Gets a Release Date

The long-awaited Lost Soul Aside finally received a release date: May 30, 2025. This action-packed adventure blends stylish combat with stunning visuals and diverse environments. The game will be available on PS5 and PC, with pre-orders starting on February 19, 2025.

Like a Dragon – Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Coming Soon

SEGA announced that a demo for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be available on February 14, 2025. The full game is set to launch on March 21, 2025.

Dave the Diver Meets Like a Dragon in New DLC

The hit indie game Dave the Diver is teaming up with Like a Dragon in the upcoming Ichiban’s Holiday DLC. Players will join Kasuga Ichiban on a new adventure filled with fun mini-games like karaoke, beat ‘em up-style missions, and deep-sea diving. The DLC launches in April 2025 for PS5 and PS4.

WWE 2K25 Introduces “The Island” Mode

2K Games unveiled a brand-new open-world online mode called The Island for WWE 2K25. This mode allows up to 50 players to explore a massive world filled with WWE-themed landmarks, shops, quests, and live events. WWE 2K25 will launch on March 14, 2025, for PS5 and PS4.

Borderlands 4 Officially Revealed

Gearbox finally confirmed that Borderlands 4 is launching on September 23, 2025, for PS5. A dedicated State of Play showcase focused on Borderlands 4 will take place later in spring 2025.

Split Fiction – A New Co-Op Adventure from Hazelight Studios

The creators of It Takes Two, Hazelight Studios, announced Split Fiction, a co-op adventure where players control two characters navigating imaginative and bizarre worlds. The game includes a Friend’s Pass, allowing players to invite friends for online co-op. It launches on March 6, 2025, for PS5.

Directive 8020 – A Sci-Fi Horror Game from Supermassive

Supermassive Games, the team behind The Dark Pictures Anthology, unveiled a new trailer for Directive 8020. This sci-fi horror game puts players in the shoes of astronauts facing a mysterious alien threat onboard a stranded spaceship. The game is set to launch on October 2, 2025, for PS5.

Five Nights at Freddy’s – Secret of the Mimic Announced

A brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s game, Secret of the Mimic, was announced for PS5 and PS VR2. The game launches on June 13, 2025, and features a terrifying new story and gameplay mechanics.

The Midnight Walk – A Handcrafted Dark Fantasy Adventure

A beautifully crafted dark fantasy adventure, The Midnight Walk, is sets to launch on May 8, 2025, for PS5 and PS VR2. The new gameplay trailer gave a glimpse into the game’s unique art style and mysterious narrative.

Darwin’s Paradox! – A Puzzle Platformer from Konami

Konami introduced Darwin’s Paradox!, a quirky puzzle platformer where players control Darwin, an octopus trying to escape a mysterious food factory. The game is sets for release in 2025 on PS5.

Warriors – Abyss – A Roguelite Spin on Dynasty Warriors

Koei Tecmo revealed Warriors: Abyss, a roguelite spin on the Dynasty Warriors franchise. The game features over 100 heroes, each with unique abilities, and a hellish battlefield filled with thousands of enemies. It launched immediately after the PlayStation State of Play event on February 12, 2025, for PS5 and PS4.

Onimusha 2 – Samurai’s Destiny Remaster Announced

Capcom confirmed that Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is getting a remastered edition, set to release on May 23, 2025, for PS5 and PS4. A new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword was also reveal, with a 2025 release window.

Final Thoughts

The PlayStation State of Play February 2025 was pack with exciting announcements, offering something for every type of gamer. From AAA blockbusters like Borderlands 4 and Monster Hunter Wilds to exciting indie projects like Split Fiction and Darwin’s Paradox!, Sony showcased a promising lineup for PlayStation fans. With so many highly anticipated games releasing in 2025, PlayStation players have a lot to look forward to!