Sony is reportedly gearing up for its annual February PlayStation State of Play broadcast, set to take place during Valentine's Day week, from February 10 to 14. This exciting news comes from reliable leaker NateTheHate, who previously nailed the reveal date for Nintendo's Switch 2.
As speculation mounts, fans are eagerly anticipating what Sony might unveil during this event. Let's dive into the lineup of first-party games slated for release in 2025 and see what could be showcased. Sucker Punch's much-anticipated title, Ghost of Yotei, currently has a 2025 release window. There's a strong possibility we'll get an in-depth look at gameplay and perhaps even a solid release date.
Bungie's PvP extraction shooter, Marathon, could also make an appearance, especially if it's gearing up for open playtesting this year. Haven Studios' debut game, Fairgames, is another contender for a reveal. Naughty Dog's newly announced IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine are on the horizon as well. Given its 2025 release, a fresh trailer for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach seems like a safe bet.
However, don't expect to see any of Sony's recently canceled live service games. Last month, Sony pulled the plug on two unannounced projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. The latter was rumored to be a live-service God of War game, while details on Bend Studio's project remain under wraps. On a brighter note, Guerrilla Games' live service Horizon game reportedly survived the cut. Could this be the moment for its grand reveal?
Moving on to potential third-party announcements, Kojima's Physint, the upcoming stealth-action PlayStation exclusive, might be a bit early for a showing. On the other hand, Phantom Blade Zero, the flashy hack-and-slash action RPG from Chinese studio S-Game, seems like a more likely candidate.
Let's not overlook Microsoft's presence on PlayStation platforms. With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle set to launch on PS5 soon, we might see a release date announcement. Could Microsoft also use Sony's State of Play to finally reveal Halo coming to PlayStation?
To better predict what's in store, it's useful to look back at last year's State of Play. It featured a lineup including Death Stranding 2, Physint, Rise of the Ronin, the Until Dawn remaster, Stellar Blade, Dragon's Dogma 2, Sonic x Shadow Generations, various Silent Hill projects, Ken Levine's Judas, Foamstars, and Helldivers 2. With such a precedent, this year's event promises to be just as thrilling.
Which PlayStation game are you most excited to see at Sony's next State of Play?
- Ghost of Yotei
- Marathon
- Death Stranding 2
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
- Marvel's Wolverine
- Fairgames
- Horizon multiplayer live service project
- Physint
- Phantom Blade Zero
