PlayStation’s State of Play: Every Major Game Announcement by Genre
Sony’s latest State of Play delivered a packed 40-minute showcase featuring nearly 30 game announcements, reveals, and updates. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new IPs, the event covered a wide range of genres. Here’s a breakdown of everything announced, categorized by genre for easy reference.
First-Person Shooters (FPS)
Metal Eden
A fast-paced science-fiction FPS, Metal Eden was revealed during the event, though details remain scarce.
Directive 8020 (Oct. 2, 2025)
A sci-fi horror FPS about a deep-space mission gone wrong. Astronauts aboard the Cassiopeia must combat an alien lifeform that perfectly mimics its prey.
Borderlands 4
Borderlands 4 will be released Sept. 22, Gearbox announced during the State of Play.
Third-Person Shooters & Action Games
Lost Soul Aside (Pre-orders open Feb. 19)
The long-awaited action-packed RPG is finally open for pre-orders.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Demo coming soon)
A new Like a Dragon entry lets players explore Hawaii with classic over-the-top Yakuza action.
Hell Is Us (Sept. 4, 2025)
A bleak and mysterious action-adventure game that explores human nature and violence.
Days Gone Remastered (April 25, 2025)
Sony’s open-world zombie survival game returns with enhanced visuals and gameplay for PlayStation 5.
RPGs & Adventure Games
Monster Hunter Wilds (Feb. 28, 2025)
Capcom’s newest Monster Hunter entry brings back Mizutsune, a beloved legacy monster.
Tides of Annihilation
A mix of mythology and urban fantasy, players will battle through a shattered modern London and the mythical Avalon, wielding the legendary Knights of the Round Table’s power.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger (2025)
A new Digimon game that takes players on a journey across multiple timelines and dimensions.
The Midnight Walk (May 8, 2025)
A dark fantasy adventure launching on PlayStation 5 and PSVR2.
Blue Prince
An atmospheric architectural adventure where players explore a shifting manor with 45 ever-changing rooms.
Saros (Gameplay reveal coming later this year)
Housemarque’s new sci-fi RPG teased its cinematic trailer, with full gameplay details to come.
Roguelikes & Dungeon Crawlers
Abiotic Factor (Summer 2025)
A roguelike action game coming to consoles after its early-access period on PC.
Warriors: Abyss (Out now)
A roguelike dungeon-crawler with hack-and-slash combat, now available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Platformers & Side-Scrollers
Darwin’s Paradox!
A quirky puzzle-platformer where players guide Darwin the octopus through a food factory escape mission.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (Aug. 28, 2025)
The Shinobi franchise returns, bringing classic ninja action to modern consoles.
Fighting Games
WWE 2K25 (March 14, 2025)
The next installment in the WWE 2K series arrives on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Co-op & Multiplayer Games
Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios’ upcoming co-op adventure received a new story trailer, teasing the challenges players will face together.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Closed network test on Feb. 21, 2025)
A new entry in the Sonic Racing series with fresh mechanics and multiplayer elements.
Survival Horror & Psychological Thrillers
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic (June 13, 2025)
The next Five Nights at Freddy’s installment promises to expand the horror franchise’s lore.
Mindseye
A psychological thriller exploring the dark side of AI and human greed.
Remakes & Classic Revivals
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Aug. 28, 2025)
A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, bringing the legendary game back with modern visuals and gameplay enhancements.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (May 23, 2025)
The classic samurai action game returns, featuring improved graphics and modernized controls.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (2026)
A brand-new entry in the Onimusha series, starring Miyamoto Musashi as the new protagonist.
Expansions & DLC
Dave the Diver – Ichiban’s Holiday DLC (April 2025)
Yakuza’s Ichiban Kasuga joins Dave the Diver in a crossover DLC.
Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC (June 2025)
A new expansion brings content from Goddess of Victory: Nikke into Stellar Blade.
Which Game Are You Most Excited For?
Sony’s State of Play showcased a diverse lineup, from blockbuster sequels to innovative new titles. Which announcement caught your attention the most? Let us know in the comments!
