Updated: June 4, 2025
PlayStation’s latest State of Play delivered a packed showcase with 25 titles ranging from brand-new IPs to long-awaited sequels and enhanced classics. Whether you’re into high-stakes tactical RPGs, nostalgic brawlers, mind-bending VR, or a charmingly clumsy walking simulator, there was something here for nearly every kind of player.
Let’s break down the highlights, demos, release windows, and most exciting reveals from the event.
Puzzle, VR, and Emotional Sci-Fi
Lumines Arise (PSVR2)
The showcase opened with a mesmerizing musical puzzle experience, Lumines Arise, which evoked comparisons to Tetris Effect. With hypnotic visuals and immersive sound, this PSVR2 exclusive promises to blur the line between gameplay and art. A demo is coming later this summer.
Pragmata (Capcom – 2026)
Capcom resurfaced Pragmata, a hauntingly beautiful sci-fi action game set in a post-Earth conflict where a man and a young girl named Diana—who can hack robots—fight to survive. The emotional script and polished visuals suggest it will be one of Capcom’s most story-driven titles yet.
Dark Action and Horror
Romeo is a Deadman (2026)
A stylish, over-the-top action game featuring zombie fights, laser swords, and chaotic quips. Romeo is undead, sarcastic, and full of rage—and the aesthetic is somewhere between Devil May Cry and Deadpool.
Silent Hill f (Sept 25, 2025)
A psychological horror entry set in Japan. Players take on the role of Heinako, a schoolgirl fighting monstrous versions of her former friends using a crowbar and spear. It’s poetic, bloody, and hauntingly beautiful.
Blood-Stained: The Scarlet Engagement (2026)
A side-scrolling action RPG that follows a holy order fighting through hellish beasts to stop a demon lord. Think Castlevania meets Dark Souls with anime flair.
Nostalgia Reborn and Fan Favorites
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Sept 30, 2025)
A remastered collection featuring both the original and an enhanced version of the classic 1997 tactical RPG. Fully voiced dialogue, upgraded visuals, and gameplay refinement will give both old fans and newcomers something to savor.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Remake (Sept 5, 2025)
A cinematic reimagining of Kojima’s survival stealth masterpiece, built for the PS5 with modern visuals and sound design that stays loyal to the original.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (2025)
A digital preservation effort bringing back early-era Mortal Kombat titles with enhanced controls—including compatibility with the original stack controller. Nostalgia meets functionality.
Twisted Metal 3 & 4 (July 15, 2025)
Coinciding with the second season of the Twisted Metal TV show, this re-release adds online multiplayer and modern polish to the classic vehicular combat mayhem.
New Gameplay Concepts and Indies
Baby Steps (Sept 8, 2025)
A physics-based comedy game where you play Nate, a man who must literally learn to walk again. It’s equal parts absurd, heartfelt, and brilliant. If QWOP had an emotional arc, this would be it.
Hirogami (Sept 3, 2025)
Transform into origami animals to navigate the world and solve puzzles. This innovative platformer from Bandai Namco Singapore is a blend of creativity and emotion, with a paper-folding mechanic at its core.
Sword of the Sea (Aug 19, 2025)
From the creators of Abzû and The Pathless, this surfing exploration title invites you to flow through ancient ruins and discover a forgotten world.
Cairn
A brutal mountaineering survival experience where every step is a tactical decision. Balance, stamina, and weather are your real enemies. A demo is available today.
Major Franchise Returns
Nioh 3 (Early 2026)
Team Ninja returns with a brutal action RPG rooted in Japanese folklore. The third entry adds new spirit systems and a faster, more punishing combat loop. A demo is out now.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (July 31, 2025)
A spiritual successor with dual protagonists from rival clans. Expect flashy swordplay, demonic enemies, and a soundtrack that echoes the legacy of the original series.
Theif VR (Vertigo Games – PSVR2)
Stealth and immersion combine in this VR reimagining of the classic Thief series. Every flick of the wrist counts when you’re pulling off high-stakes heists in virtual reality.
Story-Driven Worlds
Tides of Tomorrow (Feb 2026)
A narrative multiplayer game with branching storylines, moral dilemmas, and rich character arcs. Ideal for co-op players who want choice-driven consequences.
Sea and Remnants (2026)
An oceanic post-apocalyptic world with a haunting atmosphere and a cryptic narrative. Few details were shared, but it made a visual impression.
Ghost of Yotel (July 2025)
Set in feudal Japan, this stealth-action game appears to continue the legacy of Ghost of Tsushima with new characters and lore.
Digital Conflict and Thematic Depth
Digimon: Storytime Stranger (Oct 2025)
A deep dive into the digital world’s collapse, where the line between virtual and real is breaking. Titans, world trees, and chosen children collide in what may be the franchise’s most emotionally intense game yet.
FBC: Firebreak (June 17, 2025)
A co-op shooter set in the world of Control. Investigate paranatural threats with two other agents in an expanding, ever-morphing reality.
Deus Ex (PS2 version) (June 17, 2025)
The iconic immersive sim returns as part of the PS Plus Classics catalog. Revisit a future shaped by conspiracy and cybernetic augmentation.
Marvel’s Ambitious Return to Fighters
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (2026)
A bold, 4v4 tag fighter developed by Arc System Works. Characters like Iron Man get mech-style anime redesigns, and gameplay blends assist dynamics with leader-swapping chaos. It’s Marvel fighting at a scale we haven’t seen before—and it looks amazing.
Final Word: 007 Returns
First Light 007 (2026)
A young James Bond navigates his origin story in the Royal Navy and learns the ropes of spycraft before becoming 007. With a narrative focus, military training mechanics, and espionage roots, this is Bond like we’ve never seen him.
Final Thoughts
PlayStation’s June 2025 State of Play wasn’t just a reel of trailers—it was a confident statement about where the platform is heading: bold reboots, deep stories, risky concepts, and reverence for legacy. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or future-forward innovation, there’s a game here for you.
State of Play is happening today, June 4 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 11pm CEST. State of Play’s are historically segments of a games, hardware and updates coming to PlayStation. With Nintendo Switch 2 console releasing soon, there are hopes that Sony will cover new games coming later this year and possibly handheld updates within their Portable. Watch later to see what’s to come.