State of Play September 24th 2025

Fresh Pot! Your CupofPlay Recap of the September 2025 State of Play!

Well, that was a busy one! Sony just wrapped its latest State of Play, and they really packed the announcements in. From deep dives on huge exclusives to a ton of exciting release dates, there was something for everyone. So, settle in with your favourite drink, and let's get into the biggest news from the show!

The Big Guns: Wolverine and Saros

The show was bookended by two of PlayStation Studios' most anticipated titles, and they did not disappoint.

• Marvel's Wolverine is Brutal (and Dated for Fall 2026!) We finally got the moment we've been waiting for: a raw, extended look at gameplay for Marvel's Wolverine. Insomniac Games is not holding back, as the footage was filled with visceral, bloody combat that perfectly captures Logan's berserker rage. We saw him tear through enemies, and got glimpses of classic foes like Omega Red and even a Sentinel. The biggest news? The game is officially slated to launch in Fall 2026.

• Saros Gameplay Deep Dive Kicking off the show, Housemarque (Returnal) gave us a nearly five-minute gameplay demo of their new sci-fi adventure, Saros. We saw the hero, Arjun Devraj, using abilities like the "Soltari Shield" to absorb and return enemy fire on the shifting planet of Carcosa. The action looks just as slick and particle-heavy as you'd expect. Mark your calendars, because Saros is coming on March 20, 2026.

Release Dates Galore!

If you love knowing when you can play, this State of Play was for you. Here’s a rapid-fire list of confirmed dates:

• Nioh 3: The next chapter in Team Ninja's brutal action-RPG saga will arrive on February 6, 2026.

• Code Vein II: Get ready to return to the world of Revenants on January 30, 2026.

• Crimson Desert: Pearl Abyss's stunning open-world adventure lands on March 19, 2026.

• Let It Die: Inferno: This chaotic "extraction-action" game is coming soon, on December 3, 2025.

• Battlefield 6: The explosive single-player campaign was shown off, with the full game launching very soon on October 10, 2025.

Classic Franchises Reborn

It was a great night for fans of classic games, with some huge revivals announced:

• Deus Ex Remastered: The original 2000 cyberpunk classic is being fully remastered for PS5! It's coming on February 5, 2026.

• Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered: Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this fan-favourite is being remastered and will release on March 19, 2026.

• Halloween: The Game: Michael Myers is coming to PS5 in a new asymmetrical multiplayer game, launching September 8, 2026.

Exciting New Reveals

We also got a look at some brand-new and intriguing titles:

• Zero Parades - For Dead Spies: From the creators of Disco Elysium, this is a new "narrative-first espionage RPG" with a unique, surreal style. Coming in 2026.

• Chronoscript: The Endless End: A beautiful 2D action-adventure from Shueisha Games where you play a character moving between the pages of a storybook.

Hardware & PlayStation Plus News

• Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers: Sony revealed its first wireless desktop speakers designed for gaming on PS5, PS Portal, or PC.

• PlayStation Plus for October: A huge month for subscribers! Alan Wake 2 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered are both coming to the service.

What a showcase! From brutal superhero action to stunning new worlds and a whole lot of dates for our calendars, PlayStation laid out a strong vision for the next year and beyond.