PlayStation’s June 2025 State of Play: All Upcoming Games

Sony’s June 2025 State of Play delivered a 50-minute stream packed with new and upcoming PlayStation games like Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Silent Hill f, along with fresh trailers, surprise reveals, and long-awaited release dates for several major titles.

Sony’s June 2025 State of Play: Major Game Announcements

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

Image Credits: SquareEnix

Release Date: September 30, 2025Square Enix is finally bringing back this fan-favorite tactical RPG—remade from the ground up. Expect modern visuals, voice acting, and a bunch of quality-of-life upgrades. If you’re a purist, don’t worry: there’s a classic mode that keeps the original look and feel intact.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

Image Credits: Arc System Works

Release Window: 2026A Marvel fighting game by Guilty Gear devs Arc System Works? Yes, please. This 4v4 tag fighter features a wild lineup including Spider-Man, Storm, Iron Man, and Doctor Doom. If the trailer’s anything to go by, expect flashy visuals and chaotic team battles.

007: First Light

Image Credits: IO Interactive

Release Window: 2026IO Interactive gave us the first peek at its Bond origin story—and it’s looking intense. You’ll play a younger Bond as he stealths, shoots, and drives his way through globe-spanning missions. It’s coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and even the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pragmata

Image Credits: CapCom

Release Window: Delayed to 2026Capcom’s mysterious sci-fi adventure finally resurfaced with a new trailer—and a delay. Originally slated for earlier, Pragmata is now officially pushed to 2026. The footage gave us another cryptic look at its dystopian world, featuring a superpowered girl and her armored protector exploring a tech-ravaged Earth. Still weird, still intriguing.

Silent Hill f

Image Credits: Konami

Release Date: September 25, 2025Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f tells the story of a troubled student facing off against horrifying creatures and her own dark past. The tone is eerie, the visuals are disturbing, and it’s shaping up to be a fresh twist on the classic horror formula.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

Image Credits: ArtPlay

Release Window: 2026A prequel to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, this new entry follows Leo and the Black Wolves in a demon-infested castle. Classic Metroidvania gameplay returns, now with new characters and lore.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Image Credits: Konami

Release Date: August 28, 2025We finally got a new gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The visuals are stunning, the sneaking looks sharp, and yes—Ape Escape is back in minigame form. Kojima may be gone, but nostalgia is alive and well.

Nioh 3

Image Credits: TEAM NINJA

Release Window: 2026Team Ninja is back with a third Nioh, and it’s going bigger. This time, you’ll play as both a ninja and a samurai in a sprawling open-world setting. The supernatural elements return, and a playable demo is already live for PS5 players.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection

Image Credits: Digital Eclipse

Release Window: 2025This one’s for the OGs. Legacy Kollection brings together various classic versions of Mortal Kombat, including arcade and console editions. If you grew up with uppercuts and fatalities, it’s a nostalgic trip worth taking.

Upcoming Indie Games

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Release Date: October 3, 2025Fans of turn-based monster battles, rejoice! This new Digimon Story RPG lets you explore both the real world and the Digital World, recruit Digimon, and dive into strategic battles with plenty of depth.

Sea of Remnants

Release Window: 2026A pirate-themed action game that mixes sea combat, giant monsters, and… slot machine mechanics? It’s weird, it’s wild, and we’re definitely curious.

Tides of Tomorrow

Release Date: February 24, 2026From the folks behind Road 96, this story-driven game takes place in a waterlogged future where resources are scarce and choices matter. Think Fallout meets Waterworld, with multiplayer elements.

Lumines Arise

Release Window: Fall 2025The creators of Tetris Effect are back with another trippy puzzle game. Expect pulsing beats, beautiful visuals, and some hypnotic gameplay—especially in PSVR2.

Romeo is a Dead Man

Release Window: 2026A zombie attack nearly kills Romeo until his grandfather jams a sci-fi device into his head, turning him into a half-dead, sword-swinging killer. This Grasshopper Manufacture has gory action, weird storytelling, and over-the-top style.

Baby Steps

Release Date: September 8, 2025It’s a walking simulator, literally. You control each leg of a man figuring out how to walk again. It’s awkward, it’s hilarious, and it’ll probably go viral.

Hirogami

Release Date: September 3, 2025This origami-inspired platformer lets you fold the environment to solve puzzles and reach new areas. It looks unique and surprisingly serene.

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots

Release Date: September 5, 2025The wacky golf sim is back with time-of-day changes and characters like… Pac-Man with a putter? Yep, that’s a thing now.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Release Date: July 31, 2025Fast, brutal, and stylish—Ragebound brings Ninja Gaiden back in a new Metroidvania-style format. Expect a mix of slashing, platforming, and insane boss fights. Check out our list of best Meroidvania games on PS5.

Cairn

Release Date: November 5, 2025A game about climbing dangerous peaks and surviving the elements. If Death Stranding made you love walking, Cairn is here to make you love climbing.

Sword of the Sea

Release Date: August 19, 2025From the minds behind Journey and Abzû comes a dreamy surfing game across gorgeous, ever-shifting landscapes. It’s less about combat, more about vibes.

Astro Bot (New Levels Update)

Our favorite little robot is back with five new challenge stages—including cameos from Ghost of Yōtei and other PlayStation icons. A great reason to jump back in.

Thief: Legacy of Shadow VR

Release Date: TBAThe stealth classic is coming to PSVR2. Creep through shadows, pick locks, and steal everything that isn’t nailed down—in first person.

Project Defiant Wireless Fight Stick

Sony showed off its own wireless arcade fight stick for PS5 and PC. Built with competitive fighters in mind, it features mechanical buttons, swappable gates, and connects via PlayStation Link. Great timing with Marvel Tōkon on the horizon.

Final Thoughts

Overall, we think Sony’s June 2025 State of Play was pretty great. Sure, some might say it was underwhelming because of their unrealistic expectations, but honestly, there are some seriously hype titles we can’t wait for. A new Marvel fighting game, Nioh 3, and some promising indie bangers? It’s looking good!

Stay tuned for more upcoming games and other gaming news.