We've finally gotten an announcement for the first State of Play event of the year, and it'll focus on new PS5 games. better yet, there's not long to wait at all.
Since the series of shows began in 2019, Sony has used the State of Play presentations to reveal big-hitting games and details such as The Last of Us 2 release date, debut gameplay footage for Ghost of Tsushima, and more. So, it's always worth tuning in to the State of Play live streams if you want to be alerted to any big announcements for new PS5 games.
Following the release of the PS5 Pro console, all eyes have turned back to the next State of Play - a new console will need new games to play on it, after all, even if it is a mid-gen refresh machine. Here's what we know.
When is the next Sony State of Play?
The next State of Play event airs Wednesday February 12, 2025. This was announced earlier this week, along with the tease that it'll run for 40 minutes and will feature "news and updates on great games coming to PS5", as well as celebrate "a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world."
You can follow along with the lead up to the show, and the show itself, via our Sony State of Play liveblog.
What can we expect from the next Sony State of Play?
Sony State of Play events have become quite hard to predict over the years. Generally, they focus on PS5 and VR, with third-party announcements making up the bulk of the show. At times, larger games have been announced via these events, but mostly, these are reserved for PlayStation Showcase events. Similarly, major hardware announcements are unlikely to appear at a State of Play, but you might see smaller accessories like new headsets and devices like PlayStation Portal.
We're quietly hopeful for some chunky updates on Ghost of Yotei, perhaps another look at Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, or maybe even a look at Marvel's Wolverine. None of these have full release dates yet, and the first two are supposed to arrive this year, so hopefully we're set to hear more soon.
What was revealed at the last Sony State of Play?
The last State of Play was on September 24, 2024. The biggest reveal was Ghost of Yōtei, which is the next game in the Ghost of Tsushima series. In addition, the release dates for Monster Hunter Wilds and Lego Horizon Adventures were announced. We saw another look at some games running on the PS5 Pro, as well as a new trailer for DragonAge: The Veilguard.
You can head to the PS Blog for a full round-up of what was shown in those recent shows. Missed the action live? We've embedded the showcase below so you can catch up on everything you missed.
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