Sony is reportedly gearing up for its customary February PlayStation State of Play broadcast, scheduled for the week of Valentine's Day (February 10 to 14). This exciting news comes from the reliable leaker NateTheHate, who previously accurately predicted the reveal date for Nintendo's Switch 2.
As anticipation builds, speculation about what Sony might unveil is rife. Let's dive into the possibilities, focusing on the first-party titles slated for release in 2025. Sucker Punch's eagerly awaited Ghost of Yotei is one such title with a 2025 release window. Fans might be treated to new gameplay footage and, fingers crossed, a solid release date announcement.
Another potential highlight could be Bungie's PvP extraction shooter, Marathon. If the planned playtesting is still on track for this year, a State of Play could be the perfect platform for a reveal. Additionally, Haven Studios' debut game, Fairgames, is on the horizon. Naughty Dog's newly announced IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine, are also in the works. A more likely candidate for a spotlight, however, could be Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, set for a 2025 launch.
What we won't see at this event are the recently canceled live service games from Sony. Last month, Sony pulled the plug on two unannounced titles being developed by Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. The latter was rumored to be a live-service God of War game, while the specifics of Bend Studio's project remain undisclosed. On a brighter note, Guerrilla Games' live service Horizon project reportedly survived the cuts. Could this be the moment for its grand unveiling?
AnswerSee ResultsTurning our attention to potential third-party announcements, Hideo Kojima's upcoming stealth-action PlayStation exclusive, Physint, might be a bit premature for a showcase. However, the visually stunning hack-and-slash action RPG, Phantom Blade Zero, from the Chinese studio S-Game, seems like a more plausible candidate.
Microsoft, now a significant player on the PlayStation platform, could also make a splash. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is slated for a PS5 release, so a State of Play might be the perfect venue for announcing its launch date. There's also the tantalizing possibility of Microsoft revealing the much-discussed arrival of Halo on PlayStation.
In forecasting what might be revealed, it's insightful to reflect on last year's State of Play. Highlights included 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.
