Sony electrified the gaming world with its June 4, 2025, State of Play showcase, delivering over 40 minutes of thrilling announcements. The event spotlighted a diverse lineup of upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, promising an exciting future for gamers.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
Sony, Marvel Games, and Arc System Works unveiled Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag fighter featuring iconic Marvel characters. Set to release in 2026, the game promises intuitive mechanics and stunning visuals, catering to both newcomers and competitive players.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Square Enix announced an enhanced edition of the beloved 1997 strategy RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Launching on September 30, 2025, the remaster includes updated visuals, fully voiced dialogue, and quality-of-life improvements.
007: First Light
IO Interactive revealed 007: First Light, a new James Bond game exploring the origins of the iconic spy. The game, set for a 2026 release, will be available on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can look forward to a deeper dive during IO Interactive’s showcase on June 6.
Silent Hill f
Konami announced Silent Hill f, the latest installment in the franchise, set in 1960s Japan. Releasing on September 25, 2025, the game introduces a new protagonist, Hinako, and emphasizes melee combat and action.
Nioh 3
Team Ninja unveiled Nioh 3, a dark fantasy action RPG offering two distinct combat styles: Samurai and Ninja. A limited-time demo is available now, giving players a taste of the game’s evolved mechanics.
Lumines Arise
Enhance Games announced Lumines Arise, a new entry in the iconic puzzle series, launching in fall 2025 for PS5 and PSVR 2. The game features 30 stages and introduces a new Burst mechanic to amp up the gameplay.
Project Defiant
Sony introduced Project Defiant, a new arcade-style fighting stick designed for PS5 and PC. The stick supports wireless connectivity via PlayStation Link and features a custom-designed digital stick, mechanical switch buttons, and interchangeable restrictor gates.
Sea of Remnants
Joker Studio showcased Sea of Remnants, an oceanic action RPG where players explore the open sea, form specialized crews, and upgrade their ships. The game’s punk aesthetic art style and gameplay were highlighted during the event.
Astro Bot
Team Asobi announced new levels for Astro Bot, arriving this summer. The update includes five new Vicious Void Galaxy levels and introduces new Special Bots. An updated smiley version of the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is also set to launch later this year.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
The Game Kitchen revealed Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a side-scrolling entry in the acclaimed series, releasing on July 31, 2025, for PS5 and PS4. The game modernizes the action-platforming formula with fast-paced and exhilarating action.
What is PlayStation State of Play
PlayStation State of Play is a series of online video presentations produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) to showcase news, updates, and trailers for upcoming games and hardware related to the PlayStation brand, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation VR2. Introduced in March 2019, it serves as a direct-to-consumer broadcast, similar to Nintendo Direct, focusing on game reveals, gameplay footage, release date announcements, and occasionally hardware updates, such as the PlayStation 5 Pro. These presentations typically range from 10 to 40 minutes and cover a mix of first-party titles from PlayStation Studios, third-party games, and indie projects. Broadcasts are streamed live on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, with recaps available on PlayStation.com, the PlayStation Blog, and YouTube. They occur multiple times a year, with schedules announced via the PlayStation Blog and social media. Some presentations focus on specific titles, while others cover a broad range of games and updates.
