Every State of Play Announce – June 2025 Recap

The June 2025 State of Play from Sony was fairly restrained and predictable: the focus was on already announced titles, with no major surprises or new exclusives. We saw gameplay from the Silent Hill 2 Remake, a cheerful 3D platformer in Astro Bot, and new trailers for Concord, Monster Hunter Wilds, and some indie titles. The event felt more like a technical update ahead of bigger announcements at Summer Game Fest, leaving fans with mixed feelings — they expected bombs and got a roadmap instead.

For newcomers, State of Play is a regular video presentation from Sony, showcasing new trailers, updates, and gameplay for upcoming PlayStation titles. Sony also hosts PlayStation Showcase (less frequent, but with major announcements) and Spotlight (focused on a single game). They differ mainly in scale: State of Play is short and frequent, Showcase is a big event, and Spotlight is narrowly focused.

Here's a breakdown of every game revealed or showcased on State of Play June 2025, sorted by release focus and backed with clear details. Some of these are coming in just a few months. Others are deep into 2026. Either way, the PS5 calendar just got a lot more crowded.

007 First Light

IO Interactive gave us our first proper look at 007 First Light, and the focus is clear: a new Bond origin story. This isn't your classic suave spy—he's younger, still getting used to his double-O status. The trailer had grit, tension, and the signature IO-style cinematic pacing. Lennie James from The Walking Dead is confirmed as a co-star, suggesting a narrative-heavy experience.

The game is targeting a 2026 release, and even in this early stage, it’s clear IO is sticking with what they learned from Hitman. Environments look reactive and stealth-focused, with potential for multiple approaches. There’s no gameplay walkthrough yet, but expect more at Gamescom.

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls

Yes, a Marvel fighter made by Arc System Works is finally happening. It’s called Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, and it’s a 4v4 brawler coming to PS5 and PC in 2026. This isn’t just a versus game—it’s aiming for team-based tactical chaos, combining Guilty Gear fluidity with superhero bombast.

Fans immediately clocked the stylized effects and frame-perfect animations in the teaser. Characters shown so far include Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Iron Fist, and Doctor Doom. Expect this one to dominate the FGC discourse all through 2025.

Silent Hill f

We finally got a date: Silent Hill f arrives on September 25, 2025. Set in 1960s Japan, the game leans hard into atmospheric dread. The visuals are haunting—flowers growing from corpses, fog-drenched forests, decaying architecture. The horror is less jumpy and more existential.

The new trailer spotlighted protagonist Hinako Shimizu and gave us a glimpse of her eerie school and the horrors lurking in the shadows. It's not just body horror; it’s emotional horror. And that might be Silent Hill’s best form.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

Square Enix made it official: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is real and launching September 30, 2025. This isn't just a remaster—it's a dual-package with two versions. The Enhanced mode brings new voices, UI, updated graphics, and a casual Squire difficulty. The Classic version keeps the 1997 look but includes War of the Lions translation and autosave.

This is massive for fans of tactical RPGs. After years of rumors, it’s finally happening. And now it’s part of PlayStation’s 2025 tactical push alongside Nioh 3.

Nioh 3

Team Ninja’s Nioh 3 was revealed, and while it’s targeting 2026, a playable demo is already live. If you own a PS5, you can jump in today. It’s darker, bloodier, and more vertical than before, with new Yokai abilities and a streamlined stance system.

This reveal wasn’t just a surprise—it was a flex. Dropping a demo during a showcase means they’re confident in the product, and early impressions point to a refined, less grindy evolution of the formula.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

MGS Delta got a new gameplay trailer, and yep, Ape Escape is back via the Snake vs. Monkey mode. It's wild and weird in that classic Kojima-esque way—even though Kojima’s not involved. What stood out beyond the easter eggs was the camouflage system tease at the end. Expect customization to go deeper than in the original.

This trailer didn’t give us a date, but it’s clear this is still deep in development. The environments are stunning, and the blend of photorealism with nostalgia might land better than expected.

Ghost of Yōtei

There’s a full State of Play focused on Ghost of Yōtei coming in July, but we got a teaser showing off snowy temples, new stealth abilities, and what looks like a co-op mode. The release date is now official: October 2, 2025.

Sucker Punch is going big here. The lighting, combat, and story seem more mystical than the original Ghost of Tsushima. If that July showcase delivers, this could be Sony’s biggest fall release.

Pragmata

After years of delays and radio silence, Pragmata finally made its reappearance during the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play – and this time, Capcom says it’s serious. The new trailer leaned into the game's long absence with a bit of humor, showing crossed-out 2022 and 2023 dates before flashing “It’s real. XD” along with the new 2026 launch window. It’s the clearest sign yet that Pragmata is not just vaporware, and Capcom seems eager to prove it's been worth the wait.

The footage showed the game's main duo—an astronaut in a damaged suit and a mysterious blonde girl—navigating a ruined space station and fighting off AI-controlled enemies with energy weapons and oversized sci-fi tech. The setup echoes The Last of Us or Death Stranding, but in orbit and with way more lasers. It also marks one of Capcom’s rare stabs at a brand-new IP, joining the short list that includes Exoprimal and Kunitsu-Gami. With young devs reportedly leading the project and the game looking further along than expected, there's cautious optimism that Pragmata might actually make its 2026 date.

Lumines Arise

Tetsuya Mizuguchi returns with Lumines Arise, coming Fall 2025 to both PS5 and PS VR2. Visually, it’s what you’d expect: hypnotic blocks, pulsating backgrounds, and emotionally driven music sync. There’s a demo coming this summer with both solo and multiplayer modes.

If Tetris Effect is your vibe, Lumines Arise will feel like a homecoming.

Romeo Is a Dead Man

This one’s absolutely unhinged. Romeo Is a Dead Man is Grasshopper Manufacture at their most unfiltered. The game stars Romeo Stargazer, a space-time FBI agent who’s already dead and chasing interdimensional criminals.

You’re fighting across multiple timelines, smashing enemies with ridiculous weapons, and breaking the fourth wall. The trailer’s voiceover called it “super bloody action with gimmicks out the ass,” which—let’s be real—is the most Suda51 thing ever said.

“Super bloody action, crazy twists and turns to blow players' minds, and a whole mess of kinda-stereotypical gimmicks.”

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Set in the 16th century gothic hellscape of Ritual of the Night, The Scarlet Engagement is a new 2.5D RPG with dual protagonists and fast weapon switching. It’s PS5-only for now and lands sometime in 2026.

This looks like a refined, slightly moodier take on the original formula. Fans of Castlevania and Bloodstained should keep this one close.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Coming October 3, 2025, Time Stranger got a new trailer showing off party mechanics and combat styles. It's clear this one leans more toward traditional JRPG structure than the cyber-adventure stylings of Cyber Sleuth. The art direction is tight, and the turn-based strategy appears smooth.

Digimon’s renaissance continues.

Astro Bot – Vicious Void Galaxy Update

Astro’s back with five new levels dropping in July: Twin-Frog Trouble, Suck It Up, Handhold Havoc, High Inflation, and an unannounced fifth. Plus, new Special Bots are coming, including one described as a “revengeful newcomer.”

Also confirmed: a new DualSense controller with a “joyful twist” on the touchpad. No release date for that yet.

Sword of the Sea

August 19, 2025 is the date for Sword of the Sea, and yes—it’s joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog at launch. Made by the team behind Abzû, this surreal hoversword game looks like Journey if it had sandboarding combat. Calming, gorgeous, but maybe deeper than it looks.

Tides of Tomorrow

Launching February 24, 2026, this multiplayer storytelling game lets one player’s choices affect another’s experience. Tides of Tomorrow is set in a waterlogged post-apocalypse, and the whole mechanic is based on interwoven timelines and social consequences.

It’s a bold swing. DigixArt wants to make you feel responsible for a stranger’s playthrough. That’s different—and risky.

Sea of Remnants

This ocean-faring RPG from Joker Studio is a strange one. It's part survival sim, part roguelike, and part turn-based strategy. The pitch?

“This is an infinite voyage looping between death and rebirth—a journey where we row forward, tirelessly, only to return to where it all began.”

That’s the mood. Expect tragedy, decisions, and a lot of boat-building.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection

A treasure trove for fans. Legacy Collection includes a curated library of Mortal Kombat titles alongside rare dev materials: design docs, prototypes, mocap footage. It’s a museum and a brawler in one.

Coming to PS5 and PS4 later this year.

Thief VR

Thief is coming back—but only in VR. This one’s PS VR2 focused and showed a lot of classic stealth mechanics: shooting arrows, sneaking past guards, lifting loot. Release set for 2025.

Project Defiant – Sony’s Wireless Fight Stick

Sony's making its first official wireless fight stick for PS5 and PC. It’s called Project Defiant and will use PlayStation Link tech for low-latency gameplay. Wired options will still be available.

This is a big move for Sony into hardware space usually held by third parties.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Coming July 31, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a 2D side-scroller that throws back to old-school brutality. Think Shinobi meets Katana Zero. The trailer showed decapitations, wall runs, and a wicked synth soundtrack.

Cairn

The climbing survival game Cairn releases November 5, 2025. There’s a free demo now letting you explore the Tenzen mountain ridge before braving Mount Kami.

It’s more grounded and punishing than Jusant—expect exhaustion to be a core mechanic.

Baby Steps

This slow-motion comedy game where you walk one foot at a time (literally) hits PS5 and PC on September 8, 2025. From the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It, this one is about patience and falling—a lot.

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots

Tees off September 5, 2025. Classic swing meters, cartoon chaos, and online tournaments. You already know what you're getting.

Hirogami

A mystical Japanese action adventure, Hirogami drops on September 3. Details are light, but the trailer was a painterly, high-mysticism showcase with some turn-based and real-time mix.

State of Play Overall

June’s State of Play was anything but lightweight. Sony pulled out reveals across all genres—tactics, horror, VR, brawlers, and even indie darlings. If 2024 felt like a warm-up, then 2025 looks ready to explode. Many of these are shaping the PS5’s identity beyond sequels and into bold new territories.