After weeks of speculation, the PlayStation State of Play eventually held on June 4, 2025, and it was a packed show. Well, gamers don’t have to speculate about the time for the next one because it will be coming in July, and will be a deep dive for Ghost of Yotei.
The June 4, 2025, State of Play ran for 55 minutes and featured a total of 25 major game announcements. No doubt, some of the games announced/showcased were anticipated, like Silent Hill f, while a few of them, like Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, took gamers unaware. Without further chit-chat, here is a rundown of everything that happened at the June 4, 2025, State of Play.
Lumines Arise
This game, developed by Enhance and Monstars, is what happens when you blend Tetris and Guitar Hero together. Not surprising because it is from the same team that created Tetris Effect: Connected. It is about matching squares to break them, except that this time, you are accompanied by sound pulses and an infectious, electric soundtrack. It may or may not feel like a unique experience for players who are into these kinds of games. It is scheduled for release in Fall 2025. It will have PS VR2 support.
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Pragmata
This is one of those AI doomsday games from Capcom. From the little details pieced together from the new trailer, it is going to be a game where Delphi Corporation is promising to change the world with AI, bridging the gap between dreams and reality—but we kind of know how that sort of thing ends. You will be playing alongside a little robotic girl. That is a refreshing look compared to having a drone companion like Stellar Blade. It will be released in 2026.
Romeo is a Dead Man
This is a third-person action game that reminds gamers that you shouldn’t take games seriously, and it should be fun to play. According to the trailer, an alien rips off Romeo’s hand, and his brother inserts a device into his eye, which turns him into a semi-war machine. Romeo is a Dead Man will feature lots of guns, katana, and other cool weapons in what the studio is dubbing “ultra-violent science fiction”. It will launch in 2026. It is a product of Grasshopper Manufacture and created by Suda51 and Ren Yamazaki.
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“In this game, the main character, Romeo, or Romeo Stargazer, such a cool name, right?” said Goichi Suda, Grasshopper Manufacture founder and CEO. “As an FBI investigator, he tracks down wanted criminals across spacetime and defeats them. This is the premise of this bloody action game.”
Silent Hill f
June 4, State of Play gave fans of the upcoming Silent Hill f a deeper dive into the game’s story. We also got a glimpse of gameplay and the dark world of the first Japanese-themed Silent Hill game. It appears to feature familiar monsters that loyal fans of the franchise will spot at first glance. Like other installments in the franchise, weapons will likely be limited, with Hinako limited to smashing the nightmarish creatures with an iron pipe. It will be out on September 25, 2025.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
This game will allow players to unravel the dark history of the Bloodstained universe and explore a hauntingly immersive 16th-century England steeped in a 2.5D gothic atmosphere. It will involve crafting and exploration across a sprawling, cursed land. ArtPlay developed it and will be published by 505 Games. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement has a 2026 launch window.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Developed by Media.Vision Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., Digimon Story Time Stranger is the latest entry in the Digimon Story series. In this RPG, players will unravel a mystery that spans across the human and digital world. You will collect and train a wide array of Digimon to help save the world. It will launch on October 3, 2025.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
This game was developed by Creative Studio III and will be published by Square Enix. It will include the classic and the enhanced version. The enhanced version will feature improved graphics, fully voiced dialogue, refined gameplay, and much more, while the classic version will give you the classic RPG experience of the 1997 classic. It will launch on September 30, 2025, on PS5 and PS4.
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Baby Steps
This is a unique creation where you play as Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had, putting one foot in front of the other. Steps have to be carefully timed, which makes even the smallest tasks very challenging. It was developed by Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy and will be published by Devolver Digital. It will launch on September 8, 2025.
Hirogami
This is a unique action adventure from Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and will be published by Kakehashi Games. As the name suggests, players will explore a beautiful origami world as Hiro, a fan-wielding master of the art of ‘folding’. Your quest is to save your fragile home from deadly digital invaders. You can transform into animals, traverse the landscape, and solve puzzles. It launches on September 2, 2025.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
This is one title that should enchant golf lovers. Hit the green with different unique characters and courses in online or offline modes. Also, you can play solo or with friends in multiplayer mode. Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots was developed by Hyde, Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. It will launch on September 5, 2025.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
This is a reimagination of the 16-bit console era side-scrolling action. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound was developed by The Game Kitchen, the team behind Blasphemous. The developer said it would redefine the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling, and challenging ninja adventure. It launches July 31, 2025.
Cairn
If you love rock climbing adventure, Cairn is one game you should play when it launches on November 5, 2025. This survival-climber challenges you to reach a summit never climbed before. It was created and published by The Game Bakers, the team that brought you Furi and Haven.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
This is a rebirth of the classic Mortal Kombat experience from the arcade era. The Legacy Kollection will include MKI, MKII, MK3, MK: Ultimate, and MK4. The collection will also feature a selection of the most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases. This collection was put together by Digital Eclipse. It has a 2025 release window.
Project Defiant Wireless Fight Stick
Fight sticks are not new. If you watch EVO, you will see lots of them, and winners get to go home with some of the rarest collections. PlayStation is jumping on the train with its first fight stick, currently called Project Defiant. Tell us what you think about this accessory in the comment box below.
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
June 4, State of Play brought us a new look at the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. This time we got more gameplay featuring both the stealth part of the game and guns blazing action. August 28, 2025, is not far away if you are one of those eagerly anticipating a new Metal Gear experience.
Nioh 3
The next installment in the dark samurai action RPG series was announced. This time, players will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in battles against formidable yokai as they explore the exciting open world. It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo Games and has an early 2026 release window. A demo is currently available.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow
Created by Maze Theory in collaboration with Eidos Montreal and published by Vertigo Games, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow allows gamers to step into the shoes of Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Baron Northcrest and shaped by the streets. The goal is to steal without being caught, or you’ll end up in the hangman’s noose. The ultimate goal is a relic in Northcrest’s vault, which uncovers a far greater artifact with a powerful legacy. It has a 2025 launch window.
Tides of Tomorrow
Digixart, the studio that created Road 96, is back again with another masterpiece called Tides of Tomorrow. The game challenges players to survive the troubled ocean planet of Elynd. Along the way, you will have to live with the tough choices made by your friends. So, choose wisely. It will launch on February 24, 2026.
Astro Bot
Later this month, players who purchased Astro Bot will enjoy five new challenging levels, which push the total to 90 explorable planets. New special bots will also be added, including Atsu from Ghost of Yotei. The Astro Bot DualSense controller will also be making a return, but with a slight twist, according to Nicolas Doucet, the game director and studio head of Team Asobi.
Sea of Merchants
This is a pirate-themed game that features sea battles on cannon-shooting boats and land combats using sword and gun. The characters feel like they have been carved from wood and promise a unique adventure. It has a 2026 release window.
Sword of the Sea
This unique creation from Giant Squid allows players to surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. This game was inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games. It will launch on August 19, 2025. It will be available on PlayStation Plus game catalog day one.
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007 First Light
We finally got a first look at 007 First Light from IO Interactive, and we want more. Like every Bond game, this one involves espionage and action-adventure. Surprisingly, it includes lots of driving too, on boats and cars. Players will follow young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless James Bond through the MI6 training program and discover the origin story of the world’s most famous spy. It has a 2026 launch window. Sign up for an IOI account and unlock the “On Duty” outfit and gilded wraith. There will be a gameplay reveal this summer.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
This is a fighting game that features every Avenger, X-Men, and foes that you can think of, including Doctor Doom. It appears to have borrowed from Mortal Kombat’s Kameo characters that temporarily enter the battle and deal serious damage to the opponent. It has 4v4 tag team battles and will launch in 2026.
Which of the announcements at the June 4 State of Play excited you the most? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.
