Sony’s recent State of Play online event showcased a plethora of trailers for highly anticipated games set to launch in 2025 and 2026. Lasting under an hour, the presentation revealed both new and previously announced titles for the PS5, in addition to introducing a new controller. This event followed a similar showcase in February, which highlighted games from the studio behind Returnal. Fans were treated to teasers for several exciting projects, including Ghost of Yōtei, Silent Hill F, Pragmata, and a remastered version of Final Fantasy Tactics. Additionally, Sony unveiled a new fighting stick, codenamed Project Defiant, which promises both wired and low-latency wireless capabilities, along with a durable design for portability.
Among the standout reveals was the first look at 007 First Light, a game developed by Amazon MGM Studios that explores the origins of James Bond during the 1960s. From the trailer, viewers got an impression of a young and ambitious Bond embarking on international missions. Ghost of Yōtei, a spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima, teased gameplay elements but noted that further details would be revealed in July. A new Marvel fighting game called Tokon Fighting Souls was also introduced, featuring 4v4 tag team battles and developed by Arc System Works, known for Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. This title is slated for release on the PS5 and PC in 2026.
The event highlighted Lumines Arise, which will blend music and visuals from the creators of Tetris Effect: Connected, and is set to release in fall 2025. Pragmata, Capcom’s upcoming single-player adventure, showcased the intriguing bond between its protagonist and a robot companion in a new trailer. The game is scheduled for 2026. One of the most eye-catching announcements was Romeo is a Dead Man, a new project from renowned developer Suda51. The trailer featured abundant action elements as the reborn protagonist faces hordes of terrifying adversaries.
The Silent Hill franchise made a comeback with a trailer showcasing the next installment in the series, set in 1960s Japan, featuring chilling scenarios involving a schoolgirl navigating a misty town. Rapidly approaching its release date on September 25, this game promises to deliver on ambiance and horror. Meanwhile, the Bloodstained series introduced Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, another grim action game expected in 2026. For fans of the Digimon franchise, Digimon Story: Time Stranger was unveiled as a story-rich RPG slated for an October 3, 2025 release, immersing players in a cel-shaded anime world invaded by monsters.
In terms of remasters, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will offer both the original and an enhanced version with voice acting and improved visuals, releasing on September 30. The quirky Baby Steps promises a surreal adventure focusing on a character’s comedic quest to reach a bathroom, with its release set for September 8. Additionally, Hirogami, a unique platformer where players control a master of origami, showcases a distinct animation style reminiscent of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and is set for September 3.
The lineup continued with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, an action entry in the longtime series launching on July 31, and Cairn, a climbing game that emphasizes journeying alongside natural landscapes. The iconic Mortal Kombat series will see a compilation of over 20 original games titled Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection, coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2025. Lastly, the event featured trailers for highly awaited games like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which showcased updates on bosses and planned crossover elements, and Nioh 3, featuring open-world gameplay set for a release early in 2026. Overall, the showcase left fans buzzing with excitement over the rich tapestry of new content coming to PlayStation.
