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 unreleased games , remasters and release dates that had been expected for months. Among the biggest highlights are titles such as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds , Lies of P: Overture and the highly anticipated 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 tracks in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds , a title that promises to expand the franchise with innovative mechanics , challenging tracks , and a high-level competitive experience. The release is scheduled for February 21, 2025 , and the game is already being compared to giants of the genre 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 soulslike RPG promises to delve deeper into the dark and challenging narrative characteristic of the series. It is scheduled for release in winter 2025 and is one of the most anticipated titles for fans of the genre.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
One of the most anticipated moments of the event was the reveal of the release date for Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater , the remake of the iconic title in the Metal Gear Solid . The game arrives on August 28, 2025, with modernized graphics and improved mechanics, promising to attract both veterans and new players.
Remasters and more classics on the new generation
Nostalgia was given a guaranteed spot 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 has yet to confirm a release date. This classic revives the samurai action , promising to delight fans of games with an oriental theme.
New projects and promises for 2025
The studio behind Returnal PS5 hits , has announced a new, as-yet-untitled 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 , also slated for 2025 , intrigued audiences with a trailer full of enigmas.
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 many new announcements, the lack of information about Hellblade 2 disappointed some of the audience. The Ninja Theory , in development for the PS5 , is one of the most anticipated, but no updates were presented during the event.
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Check out the main games presented during the 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 : TBA
- 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 the State of Play February 2025 , Sony reaffirmed its commitment to offering diverse experiences for PlayStation . Betting on a mix of nostalgia and innovation, the company consolidated a robust calendar for 2025 , with titles that appeal to both casual and more demanding gamers. Thus, whether through remakes of classics , new projects , or the richness of genres presented, the future of PlayStation promises to be bright.