PlayStation Announcements – MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, 007 First Light, and new wireless fight stick controller | State of Play June 2025
PlayStation State of Play – June broadcast has wrapped with some huge announcements, including the reveal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, unveiling of 007 First Light and a first look at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s first wireless fight stick controller. See below for a round-up of the biggest announcements:
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches 2026 on PS5, Steam and Epic
PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works (Arc), and Marvel Games have joined forces to realise the latest in tag team fighters, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!
Experience the Marvel Universe like never before with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay mechanics, and jaw-dropping visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Whether this is your first fighting game or you are a veteran of the genre, Arc has incorporated gameplay controls and mechanics that are easy to pick up and play, and yet still offer the depth and versatility for high level competition.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches in 2026 – find out more at the PlayStation Blog here.
Ghost of Yōtei gameplay deep dive coming July 2025
Sucker Punch has revealed a special State of Play episode dedicated to Ghost of Yōtei coming in July 2025. You’ll get an extended look at new and evolved gameplay mechanics, including exploration, combat, and much more.
Ghost of Yōtei releases Thursday, 2 October on PS5.
Read more in the PlayStation Blog post here.
Astro Bot: five new Vicious Void Galaxy levels, Special Bots launch this July
Team ASOBI announced more additional content landing in Astro Bot this July 10 at 11pm AEST. 5* brand new levels will make their way into the game as part of the Vicious Void Galaxy, bringing the total number of levels in Astro Bot to a whopping 90+! The 5 levels available will be:Twin-Frog Trouble, Suck It Up, Handhold Havoc, High Inflation and… well. You’ll have to play and see.
An updated Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is also coming later this year.
Additional content lands in Astro Bot Thursday, 10 July at 11pm AEST. Read full information about the new levels and DualSense here.
*Astro Bot game and internet connection required for add-on update.
Introducing Project Defiant, the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PS5 and PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment is excited to unveil its first wireless fight stick, codenamed Project Defiant. This sleek new controller will give players more flexibility to play their favourite fighting games, whether that is wirelessly with the innovative PlayStation Link technology that provides ultra-low latency, or through a wired connection on PS5 or PC.
Check out all the features of Project Defiant on the PlayStation Blog here.
Unveiling 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s James Bond action-adventure game
During today’s State of Play, IO Interactive officially unveiled 007 First Light, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game centred on a standalone re-imagining of James Bond’s origin, coming out in 2026.
This is Bond as you’ve never seen him before — the youngest Bond fans have ever met. In 007 First Light, at only 26 years old, he isn’t the fully fledged 007 you know from the tux-and-martini days but a man with sharp instincts, sometimes reckless, who is still learning when to fight, when to bluff, and when to disappear into the shadows.
Read more at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer here to get a first taste of what’s to come in 007 First Light.
Lumines Arise bursts onto PlayStation 5 this Spring
Lumines Arise is a brand-new entry in the critically acclaimed series which began on the PlayStation Portable 20 years ago (available as Lumines Remastered on PS4).
Lumines Arise on PlayStation 5 with optional PS VR2 compatibility is more than just an ordinary puzzle game — the aim is to hit you right in the feels. You emerge from the darkness in the first stage (a glimpse of which you saw in today’s announcement trailer), and every stop on the over 30-stage journey evokes a different and complex emotional response. From lush jungles, oceans teeming with life, and snakes preparing to strike, to more electronic frontiers like the bustling streets of Tokyo and the endless expanse of outer space. All with visual flourishes to incite synesthesia.
Watch the announcement trailer here and head to the PlayStation blog to learn more.
Pragmata coming to PS5 2026, new gameplay revealed
Pragmata is an all-new science fiction adventure with its own unique twist of action and strategy. The trailer features the two main characters, as well as a glimpse of the sci-fi inspired visuals and the cold, dark stretch of the moon where the game takes place.
The two protagonists, Hugh and Diana, happen upon one another and must work together to defeat the lunar station AI and return to Earth.
Pragmata will release on PS5 in 2026.
For more details, check out the PlayStation Blog post here.
Romeo is a Dead Man, launches on PS5 next year
Super bloody action, crazy twists and turns to blow players’ minds, and a whole mess of kinda-stereotypical gimmicks – all rolled into one wild ride. Our hero Romeo Stargazer is a man stuck between life and death. His own was saved mere seconds before the end by way of a time paradox that shattered the space-time continuum, which was created by a genius scientist screwing around. Now, Romeo is FBI Space-Time special agent “Dead Man”, and sporting a rad mask called Dead Gear, must hunt space-time’s most wanted fugitives through multiple universes!
Grasshopper Manufacture’s new title, Romeo is a Dead Man, is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5 in 2026.
Find out more at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the announcement trailer here.
Silent Hill f launches September 25, PS5 gameplay revealed
In this new game, coming to PS5 on September 25, you play as Shimizu Hinako, a high schooler from Ebisugaoka, who explores her hometown as it becomes engulfed in fog and shifts nightmarishly, solving puzzles and fighting for her life in the process.
As Hinako tries to survive the now fog-wreathed town, she will be faced with decisions that will shape her ultimate fate. Will she choose to embrace elegance and beauty? Or will her path lead her to madness and horror? Is she doomed to succumb to the insanity unfolding before her, or can she face her fears and find a way to escape?
The game launches Thursday, 25 September, and pre-orders are live on PlayStation Store from today.
Check out more details on the PlayStation Blog here.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement revealed, launches on PS5 in 2026
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling action RPG. Helmed by Creative Director Shutaro and produced by Iga, this duo is renowned for creating games which are famous for their 2D exploration-style side-scrolling action gameplay.
Set in the iconic, gothic world created for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, this newest installment in the Bloodstained saga brings the rich gameplay and storytelling of its predecessor to all new heights!
Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, you can Wishlist Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement from today.
Watch the announcement trailer here and head to the PlayStation Blog for more details.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Digimon Story Time Stranger, the latest installment in the “Digimon Story” series, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on Friday, 3 October 2025. Embark on an adventure that spans across the human world and Digital World, collecting and raising a diverse array of Digimon to fight in turn-based battles.
Watch the Release Date Trailer here.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles comes to PS5 and PS4 September 30, 2025
Originally released in 1997 for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most beloved titles in the franchise, known for its rich story and deep, strategic gameplay. This classic strategy RPG is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this September with the release of Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles!
The development team has included two different versions of the game so that you can enjoy the title in that way that best suits you. The enhanced version adds fully voiced dialogue, an optimised and updated UI, graphical improvements, and a number of other quality of life features. Those who wish to enjoy Final Fantasy Tactics as they remember it are welcome to play the classic version, which unites the graphics and gameplay of the original 1997 version with the renowned War of the Lions translation for a unique way to experience this beloved title.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles launches Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 on PS5 & PS4.
Watch the announcement trailer here and learn more at the PlayStation Blog here.
Baby Steps Release Date
Baby Steps tells the story of 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.
Explore a world shrouded in mystery one step at a time as Nate makes human connections more extraordinary than he could ever have imagined. Hike the serene mountains by placing each footstep yourself, in original physics-based gameplay from the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. Take in the sights, fall in love with the local fauna, and try to find meaning in a wasted life.
Get ready to fall for Nate in Baby Steps, a literal walking simulator.
Baby Steps releases on PS5 Monday, 8 September 2025.
Watch the Release Date Announcement Trailer here.
Hirogami launches September 3rd 2025 on PS5
Hirogami is a 3D action platformer inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding).
Explore a beautiful origami world as Hiro, a fan-wielding master of the art of ‘folding’. Embark on a mystical journey to save your fragile home from deadly digital invaders. Take on animal forms to traverse the landscape, solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and save the realm!
Hirogami launches Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on PS5.
Watch the Pre-order Trailer here.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
Watch the Release Date Trailer for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, a legendary golf series developed by Hyde Inc. Players hit the greens with a suite of new characters and courses to enjoy in Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, launching on Friday 5 September for PS5.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound releases on PS4 and PS5 July 31st 2025
From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed (now KOEI TECMO GAMES) NINJA GAIDEN series from the classic era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound releases on PS4 and PS5 Thursday, 31 July 2025
Watch the Release Date Announcement trailer here.
Survival climber Cairn ascends to PS5 November 5
In Cairn, you will need determination and persistence to “make it this far”. The survival-climber will release on PS5 Wednesday, 5 November 2025. You can attempt your first ascent with Aava today, as a demo is available now on PS5! Go and hone your climbing skills on the Tenzen mountain ridge before the ascent of unforgiving Mount Kami.
Read full information at the PlayStation Blog here
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection launches on PS5, PS4 this year
Digital Eclipse were excited to reveal in today’s State of Play that they are partnering with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later in 2025.
With multiple 90s and 2000s games from the early days of this groundbreaking fighting game series, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will also provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the franchise’s history.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will launch on PS5 and PS4 later this year. Watch the announcement trailer here, and check out the PlayStation Blog here for more details.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Gameplay Trailer
Discover the origin story of iconic military operative Snake and begin to unravel the plot of the legendary Metal Gear series.
Today’s gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater offered a closer look at how this remake has approached the fearsome adversaries that Naked Snake will face on his mission: The Cobra Unit.
The new footage doesn’t just linger on the high stakes action you’ll face during the story campaign though. Konami also shares gameplay of Snake vs Monkey, which is also making its return when the game launches on PS5 Thursday, 28 August 2025.
Nioh 3 announced for PS5, limited-time demo available today
During today’s State of Play, Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja announced Nioh 3, the latest installment of its dark fantasy action RPG series taking place inside Japan’s historically turbulent Sengoku period.
To help celebrate the game’s announcement, a free limited-time demo of Nioh 3 has been released exclusively on PlayStation 5, available today! Whether you’re a new warrior to the series or it’s your first time experiencing the deadly and deep combat that help make Team Ninja famous.
Read full info on the PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer here.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow announced for PS VR2, out 2025
The shadows are calling. The legendary Thief franchise returns, reimagined for PlayStation VR2, bringing players back to The City, where danger lurks around every corner and secrets are hidden in plain sight. But this time, you uncover something far greater—an artifact that holds a legacy from the past. Ready your tools, trust your instincts, and become the master thief you’ve always dreamed of. Welcome to Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, arriving later this year on PlayStation VR2.
Read full information on the PlayStation Blog here
Tides of Tomorrow reimagines multiplayer storytelling, out Feb 24 2026 on PS5
In this story-driven game of a new kind, your choices will shape other players’ journeys.
You begin your journey rescued from deadly waters, with no memory of who you are or how you got there. Somehow, you’ve awakened centuries after a massive flood wiped out most of civilization. Now, scattered communities survive across a harsh ocean world. Players will have to question their relationship to each other, challenge their morality and learn more about the bond they all share.
Tides of Tomorrow launches Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on PS5. Read full information at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the release trailer here.
Oceanic action RPG Sea of Remnants revealed for PS5
At today’s State of Play, Joker Studio announced Sea of Remnants for PS5, the gameplay trailer offering you a glimpse into a stunning world shaped by over six years of dedication from the team.
“This is an infinite voyage looping between death and rebirth—a journey where we row forward, tirelessly, only to return to where it all began.”
In Sea of Remnants, you play as an amnesiac sailor who sets off on a voyage alongside a mysterious girl—two travellers with different goals yet bound to the same path across the sea. The purpose of this journey is to reach the long-rumoured, deeply cursed Sea of Remnants—a place said to hold endless riches and renown. But those who fall into its waves… lose the very talents they once held most dear.
Find out more at the PlayStation Blog here.
Sword of the Sea launches August 19 on PS5 as part of PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue
Sword of the Sea invites you to explore its mysterious and visually stunning world when it launches Tuesday, 19 August on PS5 and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.
Sword of the Sea focuses on unique and engaging movement. At its core, it is all about surfing. You’ll be carving your way across mysterious moving waves of sand on the ancient and powerful hoversword. We built this game with speed and manoeuvrability in mind – you’ll be catching air off fallen statues, grinding across the chains of archaic machines, and performing tricks in halfpipe-like tombs as you join the Wraith on his quest to bring life back to his barren world. And of course, there are plenty of intuitive yet satisfyingly expressive tricks you can do to show off your skills as you go.
Full information about the new title and announcement trailer can be found here.
FBC: Firebreak available day one with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue
FBC: Firebreak is a cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak— the Bureau’s most versatile unit—has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.
FBC: Firebreak shoots onto PS5 on Tuesday, 17 June – available day one with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.
PlayStation Plus Updates
Some additional announcements were made for PlayStation Plus:
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The PS2 version of immersive sci-fi sim Deus Ex joins Game Catalogue Tuesday 17 June
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Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 come to the PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range Tuesday 15 July.
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Later this year, the original PlayStation versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis also come to PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range.
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Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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