Last Wednesday (12), Sony held another edition of State of Play , revealing a flood of news that excited the PlayStation fan . The event was the stage for announcements of new games , remasters and release dates expected for months. Among the biggest highlights are titles such as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds , Lies of P: Overture and the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater , as well as a new project from the studio responsible for Returnal .
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The February 2025 State of Play highlighted a wide variety of games that promise to appeal to different audiences. Check out the main announcements and their promises.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
The charismatic blue hedgehog returns to the track in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds , a title that promises to expand the franchise with innovative mechanics , challenging tracks , and a high-level competitive experience. Scheduled for release on February 21, 2025 , the game has already been compared to genre giants like Mario Kart .
Lies of P: Overture
Following the success of the acclaimed Lies of P , the universe expands with Lies of P: Overture . This souls-like RPG promises to deepen the dark and challenging narrative that characterizes the series. Scheduled for release in winter 2025 , it's one of the most anticipated titles among fans of the genre.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
One of the most anticipated moments of the event was the release date reveal for Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Metal Gear Solid franchise . The game arrives on August 28, 2025 with modernized graphics and improved mechanics, promising to appeal to both veterans and new players.
Remasters and more classics in the new generation
Nostalgia was a given at State of Play 2025. Sony announced a remastered version of Days Gone , a PS4 hit, now with graphical improvements and optimizations for the new generation. The title will be released on April 25, 2025 , and will also be available for PC .
Onimusha: Way of the Sword returns, but Sony hasn't confirmed a release date yet. This classic revives the samurai action , promising to delight fans of Asian-themed games.
New projects and promises for 2025
The studio behind Returnal PS5 's biggest hits , has announced a new, as-yet-unnamed project. Few details have been released, but the studio's track record is generating high expectations.
Directive 8020 stands out , a sci-fi thriller scheduled for release on October 2, 2025 , promising a rich narrative and impactful choices. Another mysterious game, Dreams of Another , scheduled for release in 2025 , intrigued audiences with a riddle-filled trailer.
The reveal of Borderlands 4 was also a highlight. The game will be released on September 23, 2025 , and promises to maintain the irreverent humor and frenetic action that made the franchise famous.
Frustrated expectations: absence of Hellblade 2
Despite so much news, the lack of information about Hellblade 2 Ninja Theory 's title , in development for PS5 , is one of the most anticipated, but no updates were presented during the event.
Full list of announcements
Check out the main games presented during State of Play and their respective release dates:
- Days Gone Remastered : April 25, 2025
- Lies of P: Overture : Winter 2025
- Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater : August 28, 2025
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword : TBC
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds : February 21, 2025
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance : August 29, 2025
- Digimon Story Time Stranger: 2025
- Borderlands 4 : September 23, 2025
- Lost Soul Aside : May 30, 2025
- Directive 8020 : October 2, 2025
- Split Fiction : March 2025
- MindsEye : To be confirmed
- Metal Eden : To be confirmed
- Tides of Annihilation : TBA
- Blue Prince : To be confirmed
- Dreams of Another: 2025
- Hell Is Us : September 4, 2025
- Darwin's Paradox : To be confirmed
What to expect from Sony in the future
With its February 2025 State of Play , Sony reaffirmed its commitment to offering diverse experiences for PlayStation . Betting on a mix of nostalgia and innovation, the company has solidified a robust slate for 2025 , with titles that will please both casual and hardcore gamers. Whether it's remakes of classics , new projects , or the wealth of genres on offer, the future of PlayStation promises to be bright.
