Sony is reportedly gearing up for its customary February PlayStation State of Play, scheduled for the week of Valentine’s Day (February 10 to 14). This exciting news comes from reliable leaker NateTheHate, who previously nailed the timing of Nintendo’s Switch 2 announcement.
As speculation swirls about what Sony might unveil, let's delve into the first-party games slated for 2025. Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei is on the horizon with a 2025 release window, potentially offering fans a glimpse of gameplay and a firm release date. Meanwhile, Bungie’s PvP extraction shooter, Marathon, might make an appearance, especially if it's nearing its planned playtesting phase this year. Haven Studios' debut title, Fairgames, and Naughty Dog's new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, could also be in the spotlight. Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine is another title to watch out for. Additionally, fans are eager for a new trailer for Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which is also set for a 2025 release.
However, don't expect to see any of Sony's recently canceled live service games. Last month, Sony axed two unannounced projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. While the specifics of Bend Studio's game remain under wraps, Bluepoint was working on a live-service God of War game. On a brighter note, Guerrilla Games' live service Horizon project reportedly survived the cuts, and it might be time for its big reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsMoving on to potential third-party announcements, Hideo Kojima's Physint, an upcoming stealth-action PlayStation exclusive, might be a bit premature for a reveal. On the other hand, Phantom Blade Zero, the action-packed hack-and-slash RPG from S-Game, could be a more likely candidate.
We can't overlook Microsoft's role as a major publisher on PlayStation platforms. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is slated to launch on PS5 soon, so a release date announcement is possible. There's also the tantalizing prospect of Microsoft announcing Halo for PlayStation during the State of Play.
To predict what might be shown, it's useful to reflect on last year's State of Play, which 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.
