Sony has once again turned heads with a new State of Play showcase just days before pre-orders for the notoriously expensive PS5 Pro begin.
The hastily announced September 24 event promises a strong lineup, with Sony teasing “20+ upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world.” The State of Play will be over in just 30 minutes, so it’s expected to fly by.
Don’t worry if you blink and miss something: we’ve rounded up all the important announcements to keep you up to date.
Ghosts of Mount Yotei appear
Sucker Punch is back with Ghost of Yōtei, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 hit Ghost of Tsushima. This time, the story moves to the year 1603, where a new ghost named Ats embarks on an epic journey through the lands surrounding Mount Yotei. The game promises to be an atmospheric, action-packed adventure set against the breathtaking backdrop of vast grasslands and snow-covered tundra.
Ghost of Yotei is scheduled for release in 2025.
Alan Wake 2: Lake House DLC
The highly anticipated “Lake House” DLC is finally coming to Alan Wake 2, the 2023 Game of the Year. In this expansion, players take on the role of Federal Bureau of Control agent Kiran Estevez, returning from the base game, as she investigates a catastrophic event that occurred at the Federal Bureau of Control research station near Cauldron Lake.
“Lake House” is due for release in October.
Fear the Spotlight is coming to PlayStation
Cozy Game Pals’ Fear the Spotlight, a nostalgic tribute to ’90s PS1-era horror, is getting a major boost with Blumhouse Studios coming on board as publisher.
The creepy survival game will see players follow Vivian and Amy as they sneak into a school after hours and face the horrifying consequences of a séance gone wrong. After an initial release in September 2023, Fear the Spotlight is scheduled to release on PS5 and PS4 on October 22, 2024.
Agasva Tower
Towers of Aghasba is an action-adventure builder set in a striking fantasy world where players are challenged to rebuild both civilization and the surrounding ecosystem.
The game is expected to enter early access in November 2024.
Dynasty Warriors Origins Release Date
Koei Tecmo has officially announced the release date for Dynasty Warriors: Origins, which is set to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam on January 17, 2025. Treated as a mainline title rather than a spin-off, Origins will shift to a tactical action RPG format with a storyline that begins before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, exploring Zhang Jiao’s origins and his role in the rebellion.
Monster Hunter Wild release date announced
A new trailer for Monster Hunter Wild has been released, confirming the release date as February 28, 2025.
The latest installment in the series promises to bring a vast new wilderness to explore, filled with giant, ferocious monsters and dynamic environments, and this fresh glimpse can get fans counting down to the highly anticipated release early next year.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster
This has been rumored for a while, but it’s finally official: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PS5 and PC on October 31st.
Mashable Top Stories
It’s a bit puzzling that Sony is pushing ahead with a remaster, as the 2017 original already set a high bar with its incredible visuals, but still, fans can expect improvements for next-gen consoles, even if the game didn’t need them.
Fantasian Neo Dimension Release Date
It’s a turn-based JRPG from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. Teaming up with Nobuo Uematsu, the pair collaborate on an original story featuring beautifully handcrafted environments as they embark on “a multi-dimensional journey to recover lost memories and save the world from the Mekteria infection.”
Fantasian Neo Dimension will be released on December 5th.
Dragon Age: Veilguard gameplay
We’ve got a detailed look at the next installment in BioWare’s Dragon Age series, and there’s no doubt it’s a great piece of work – check it out for yourself.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be released on October 31st.
Astro Robot DLC
We’ve been crazy about Astro Bot, and now there’s even more to enjoy: a free DLC has been released for the hit platform game, adding 50 all-new worlds for players to explore. And best of all, it’s available now, so you can enjoy the new content right away.
Midnight Walk
A dark fantasy adventure delivered through hand-crafted clay animation? Everyone’s going wild for The Midnight Walk, the latest project from Moon Hand Studios, the creators of Lost in Random.
On this eerie journey, you play as The Burnt One and are accompanied by a lost lantern creature named Potboy. Together, you navigate a spooky yet mysterious world, relying on Potboy’s flame to light your way through the dangers ahead.
It’s scheduled to be released for PS5 and PS VR2 in spring 2025.
Hell is Us gameplay revealed
We’ve got a first look at Rogue Factor’s upcoming game, Hell is Us, a mysterious, atmospheric third-person action experience that blends elements of Remnant, Dark Souls, and Control. It marks a big shift for the studio best known for its tactical RPGs set in the Warhammer universe.
Hell is Us is set in a war-torn country where eerie and unexplained events occur. While the premise may not be the most original, it stands out for its interesting mix of genres and gameplay styles. It is expected to be released sometime in 2025.
Metro Awakening VR
There’s no way I’d turn down a Metro sequel, even if it’s exclusive to PSVR2 this time.
Revealed in its first trailer, Metro Awakening dives deep into the origin story of one of the series’ most beloved characters, Khan, back when he was known as Serdar. The game promises an intense VR experience where players will manually reload, charge their gear, and scavenge for supplies to survive in the harsh world of Metro.
Metro Awakening will be released on November 7th.
ArcheAge Chronicles
Palworld launches on PS5
Not even a nasty patent lawsuit from Nintendo could stop the quirky “Pokemon meets guns” survival game from continuing to appear on the PS5.
Though its popularity has waned slightly since its record-breaking launch earlier this year, PlayStation gamers can now experience the craze first-hand: the game is now officially available, and ready to bring its unique mix of survival and creature collecting to a new audience.
Hitman: World of Assassination VR released
It’s Hitman. In VR. Honestly, there’s not much else to say.
There’s no official release date yet, but when it arrives sometime in December, players will be able to experience intuitive controls, room-scale implementation, and active reloading.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster
This one doesn’t really need much explanation – Soul Reaver was a childhood staple for many who grew up on the PlayStation 1. Now, a remaster of this beloved cult series is finally coming back to the spotlight, featuring high-resolution visuals and 60 FPS.
Mark your calendars because Soul Reaver returns on December 10th.
Stellar Blade x NieR:Automata DLC
In our original review, we noted that Stellar Blade seemed to take inspiration from NieR: Automata, and now the two franchises are officially crossing over with new DLC for Stellar Blade. The upcoming content promises to bring elements of NieR: Automata into the world of Stellar Blade, making for an exciting collaboration.
In addition to the DLC, players can also look forward to a new photo mode due for release later this year.
