PlayStation’s Latest Showcase Felt Pointless – Here’s Why I’m Unimpressed

Sony’s latest PlayStation – State of Play delivered over 40 minutes of game reveals, updates, and surprises. While some announcements were exciting, others left fans wanting more. Here’s a breakdown of everything revealed during the event.

New Game Announcements & Updates

Lumines Arise – Fall 2025

A fresh entry in the Lumines series, this puzzle game takes inspiration from Tetris Effect, offering trippy visuals and rhythmic gameplay. Developed by Enhance Games, it will be available on PS5 and PS VR2, with a free demo coming later this summer.

Pragmata – 2026

Capcom’s long-awaited sci-fi adventure finally resurfaced with a new gameplay trailer. The game follows an astronaut and a mysterious girl named Diana, featuring Dead Space-inspired mechanics, insane hair physics, and intense alien combat.

Romeo is a Dead Man – 2026

A funky third-person shooter with hack-and-slash elements, developed by Grasshopper Manufacture. The game features zombies, sci-fi tech, and over-the-top action, making it one of the more unique reveals.

Silent Hill f – September 25, 2025

Konami showcased a new gameplay/story/release trailer for Silent Hill f, a terrifying psychological horror set in 1960s Japan. The footage featured haunting imagery, marionette-like creatures, and disturbing transformations. Pre-orders are now live.

Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement

A side-scrolling action game set in a gothic castle, featuring classic Metroidvania mechanics. The game is set in the 16th century, with stylized enemies and intricate level design.

Digimon Story: Time Stranger – October 3, 2025

Bandai Namco’s latest Digimon RPG follows a protagonist sent back in time, tasked with investigating anomalies in the Digital World. The game promises a wider scope than previous entries, making it a highly anticipated release.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – September 30, 2025

Square Enix is bringing back Final Fantasy Tactics with classic and enhanced versions. The Enhanced Edition features fully voiced dialogue, UI improvements, and graphical upgrades, while the Classic Edition retains the original 1997 gameplay with modern refinements.

Baby Steps – September 8, 2025

A quirky physics-based adventure where players stumble their way through obstacles, offering hilarious movement mechanics.

Hirogami – September 3, 2025

A stylized action RPG with fast-paced combat, launching exclusively on PS5.

Everybody’s Golf Hotshots – September 5, 2025

A new entry in the Everybody’s Golf series, featuring arcade-style golf mechanics. Pre-orders are available today.

Ninja Gaiden Ragebound – July 31, 2025

Team Ninja returns with a brutal action-packed Ninja Gaiden experience, launching on PS5 and PS4.

Cairn – November 5, 2025

A survival climbing experience, where players must scale treacherous mountains while managing resources and stamina. A demo is available today.

Mortal Kombat Legacy Killection – 2025

A collection of classic Mortal Kombat titles, remastered for PS5 and PS4.

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater – August 28, 2025

Konami’s highly anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is set to launch this summer.

Nioh 3 – Early 2026

Team Ninja returns with Nioh 3, promising brutal combat, deep RPG mechanics, and historical fantasy elements. A demo is available today, giving players a first taste of the action.

Thief: Legacy of Shadow – 2025

A PlayStation VR2-exclusive stealth game, bringing back the Thief franchise with immersive mechanics and dynamic heist gameplay.

Tides of Tomorrow – February 24, 2026

A multiplayer story-driven experience where players share their narratives and shape the world together. This unique concept could redefine interactive storytelling.

Sea of Remnants – 2026

A mystery-driven survival game, set in a post-apocalyptic ocean world.

First Light 007 – 2026

A James Bond action game with a strong narrative focus. A gameplay reveal is coming this summer.

Ghost of Yotei – July 2025

A deep-dive gameplay showcase is coming in July.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – 2026

An arcade-style Marvel fighting game, launching on PS5 and PC.

PlayStation Plus Updates – New Additions & Day-One Titles

Several exciting games are coming to PlayStation Plus, with both classic releases and new Day One additions:

Day-One PlayStation Plus Titles

• FBC Firebreak – June 17, 2025 – A co-op FPS shooter by Remedy, launching Day One on PS Plus.
• Sword of the Sea – August 19, 2025 – A fluid movement-based adventure, available Day One on PS Plus.

Upcoming Additions to PS Plus

• Deus Ex – June 17, 2025 – A legendary cyberpunk RPG, now coming to PS Plus.
• Twisted Metal 3 & 4 – June 15, 2025 – Classic vehicular combat games, adding to PS Plus’ retro lineup.
• Resident Evil 2 & 3 Remakes – Summer 2025 – Both Resident Evil remakes will be added later this summer.
• Myst & Riven – Days of Play Until June 11 – Iconic puzzle-adventure games, available during Days of Play promotions.

PlayStation Hardware & Accessories

• Wireless PS5 Fight Stick – A new official PlayStation fight stick was revealed.

A Mixed Showcase

While the event featured some exciting reveals, it lacked major surprises. Games like Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Nioh 3 stood out, but the overall lineup felt underwhelming compared to previous showcases. Hopefully, Summer Game Fest will bring bigger announcements.

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