The June 2025 PlayStation State of Play was brimming with a rich trove of interesting reveals, featuring an eclectic mix of games and PlayStation platform announcements, also outlined on the official PlayStation blog. From hotly speculated-upon sequels to groundbreaking new IPs, the presentation took a sneak peek at what the future holds for gaming.
One of the biggest reveals was a first glimpse at 007 First Light, a currently in-development game starring Lennie James, due out in 2026. Also confirmed for 2026 is Arc System Works’ new fighting game, Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, promising intense combat for fans. Horror enthusiasts can mark their calendars for Silent Hill f, which now has a firm release date of September 25, 2025.
Tactical RPG aficionados received good news with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, set to arrive on PS5 with both classic and enhanced versions on September 30, 2025. Action RPG fans can look forward to Nioh 3 in early 2026, with a demo already available. The mysterious Pragmata from Capcom also received a 2026 release window.
VR innovation was highlighted with Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow coming in 2025 for PS VR2. Other notable reveals included Romeo Is a Dead Man from Grasshopper Manufacture (2026) and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, launching in July 2025 for PS5 and PS4. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is also headed to PS5 in 2026, alongside Tide of Tomorrow in February 2026.
Closer releases include Sword of the Sea on August 19, 2025, which will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and the survival climber Cairn on November 5, 2025. Digimon fans can anticipate Digimon Story Time Stranger on October 3, 2025, while sports enthusiasts can tee off with Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on September 5, 2025. Finally, Baby Steps is set for September 8, 2025, and Hirogami on September 3, 2025. The presentation solidified a robust roadmap for PlayStation gamers in the coming years.
