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 below 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 below 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: 

• The PS2 version of immersive sci-fi sim Deus Ex joins Game Catalogue Tuesday 17 June
• Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 come to the PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range Tuesday 15 July. 
• 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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One of the Most Beloved FINAL FANTASY Games of All Time Gets an Enhanced Edition

SYDNEY (June 05, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that an enhanced edition of the genre defining tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, will make its long-awaited return as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles™, set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025.

The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honour will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists.

Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, in this standalone game, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict—in which players uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view.

Square Enix also revealed the new key art of Ramza and Delita, the two heroes of this story, drawn by Akihiko Yoshida. The art depicts the complex relationship of the two individuals – whether they stand together to protect one another, or the start of a departure as they walk divergent paths. Above them, Ovelia and Alma, both of whom have strong ties to Ramza and Delita, solemnly look into the distance, foreshadowing the direction that fate will lead them.

Legendarydevelopers from the original game will make their return in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Director), Hiroshi Minagawa (Art Director), and Yasumi Matsuno (Original Script, Scenario Writer and Editor).

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will include both

enhanced and classic versions of the game. The enhanced version features modern upgrades and quality-of-life changes, including fully voiced characters, a ground-up graphical overhaul and an updated user interface that make FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles the perfect entry point to the tactical RPG classic for new players. The classic version is a nostalgic recreation of the game, developed for players who want to experience the original FINAL FANTASY TACTICS from 1997.

Key Features:

• Challenging, Tactical Turn-Based Battles — Experience the addictive tactical turn-based combat and deep character progression system that made the game an instant Tactical RPG classic. Players will test their battle acumen against a host of powerful enemies, and use the various terrains, characters and customizations, as well as their strategic thinking, to achieve victory.
• Customizable Job System with Dynamic Character Progression — Players can master a robust roster of over 20 jobs—including black mage, dragoon, geomancer (who can use the environment against foes), summoner (who can call forth the iconic FINAL FANTASY moogle and other espers), time mage (who uses time magick), thief, and more—and over 300 character abilities to strategically build endless party combinations.
• Enhanced Gameplay Features and a Faithful Classic Version — The enhanced version features a revised script and fully voiced dialogue, offering a new level of enjoyment to this classic story. Additionally, a brand-new UI, improved graphics, as well as additional character conversations and dialogue create a new level of immersion. Additionally, many new features have been added to make the game even more approachable including the ability to confirm unit turn order with the press of a button, scout the battlefield from afar with the tactical view feature, speed up battles with fast forward, auto save during battles, adjust game difficulty to match your play style, and more. The classic version faithfully recreates the 1997 release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS alongside the acclaimed War of the Lions translation—perfect for fans who wish to relive the original experience.

To celebrate the announcement of the game, developers Maehiro, Minagawa and Matsuno shared their messages that are available via the Square Enix Blog (https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/news) and over social media: https://x.com/finalfantasy.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles’s voice castfeaturing an all-star lineup of new and returning FINAL FANTASY cast members, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series).

Players who pre-order will receive the following bonuses:

• White Equipment for Ramza
• Weapon: Mythril Knife
• Accessory: Spiked Boots (Increase a unit’s Jump attribute while equipped)
• Consumable items: High Potion x10
• Consumable items: Ether x10

Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive the following bonuses, including a valuable accessory that increases the speed at which characters can learn abilities:

• Weapon: Akademy Blade (Raises a unit’s speed attribute slightly while equipped)
• Headwear: Akademy Beret (Prevents the Charmed status while equipped)
• Combat Garb: Akademy Tunic (Grants Shell while equipped)
• Accessory: Ring of Aptitude (Boosts JP earned while equipped)
• Consumable Items: Phoenix Down x10
• Black Equipment for Ramza
• Red Equipment for Ramza

*An internet connection is required to receive the bonuses.
*Bonuses can be obtained from the Options section of the main menu once it becomes available after starting a new game.
*Ramza’s alternate equipment colors can be applied from his status screen under the Units section of the main menu.
*Certain bonuses can also be obtained by playing through the game.
*Bonuses may be distributed to players or made available for purchase at a later date.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025. For more information, visit: https://finalfantasytactics.com/.

About FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles

Since its original release in 1997, the award-winning FINAL FANTASY TACTICS has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a legendary title in the tactical RPG genre. Faithfully brought to modern platforms by a team composed of both original development members who worked on the 1997 title along with new faces, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles recreates the 1997 release for old and new fans alike, releasing on all major platforms on September 30, 2025.

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A limited-time free demo is available today exclusively on PlayStation®5!

Hertfordshire, 4^th June 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced Nioh 3, the latest game in their dark samurai action RPG series, releasing simultaneously in early 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. In celebration of the announcement, a limited-time free demo is available exclusively on PlayStation®5 until 18^th June 2025!

Nioh 3 official website: https://teamninja-studio.com/nioh3/uk/
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Alpha Demo PlayStation™ Store page: https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP4108-PPSA29601_00-NIOH3DEMO0000000
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Official Steam® page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3681010

In Nioh 3, fans take on the role of a young warrior poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. Players will be able to enjoy a unique open-field experience that combines the freedom of exploration with the tension and intensity of action characteristics that encompasses all Nioh titles. From fighting monstruous yokai and exploring villages where suspicious beings lurk, to tackling the daunting challenges of the Crucible, players will enjoy thrilling and hostile new environments as they fight to survive in this cursed kingdom.

Among other novelties, Nioh 3 introduces players to two distinct fighting styles during combat: Samurai and Ninja. While the Samurai style offers a similar gameplay experience to previous Nioh titles, it also introduces new actions such as enhancing the power of martial arts with the “Arts Proficiency” action, or the ability to block enemy attacks at the last second with the “Deflect” action.

Players will enjoy a faster gameplay experience when using the Ninja style, being able to perform aerial actions and dodges, allowing them to attack from outside of an enemy’s range. Using a variety of Ninjitsu techniques at their disposal such as “Mist”, which leaves a clone after an attack, and “Evade”, which allows them to narrowly avoid enemy strikes, players will be able to outmanoeuvre enemies and deliver devastating speed attacks from behind.

Fans will experience intense and deadly face-to-face confrontations by switching instantly and seamlessly from one combat style to another, or by choosing to continuously use only one style, depending on the enemies and the situation of the battlefield.

KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA invite all players to try out these new Samurai and Ninja gameplay styles in the Nioh 3 Alpha Demo, available exclusively on PlayStation®5 until 18th June 2025. This free demo provides an early look at the game, including an in-progress character creation system. Upon finishing the demo, players are prompted to provide feedback, including thoughts on the new battle styles and open field exploration. A survey will be provided on the game’s official website in order to help facilitate feedback upon completion.

Players who clear the demo will receive a special helmet for use in Nioh 3’s full game upon release.Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release early 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French. Italian, German and Spanish.

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Revealed during today’s PlayStation State of Play, the original 3D platformer Hirogami launches for PlayStation 5 and PC this September

Tokyo, Japan – June 4, 2025 – From developer Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and publisher Kakehashi Games, 3D action platformer Hirogami is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 3, 2025.

The origami-inspired 3D platform adventure Hirogami first made its global debut exclusively for PC at the Tokyo Game Show in September 2024. Today, on Sony’s State of Play broadcast, Hirogami has been announced for PlayStation 5, launching alongside the PC version in September 2025.

About Hirogami
In Hirogami, players will assume the role of Hiro, a brave warrior defending their fragile world from digital invaders known as “the Blight”. Armed with the ancient art of folding, Hiro harnesses the power of origami animal forms to crash, smash, leap, roll, and soar through platforming puzzles, defeat foes, and – with your help – save their tranquil homeland of Shishiki Village. 

Roll through obstacles and enemies alike as a hardy Armadillo, traverse the treetops and pound pests as a mighty Ape, and leap to previously unreachable heights as a formidable Frog.

The excitement unfolds when Hirogami launches for PlayStation 5 and PC on September 3, 2025. Wishlist on Steam, or pre-order on the PlayStation Store today.

About Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.

A team of diverse, talented, and enthusiastic people whose mission is to create and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Over the years, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has worked on a variety of iconic game titles such as TEKKEN 7, TEKKEN 8, ACE COMBAT 7, SOUL CALIBUR VI and Taiko no Tatsujin: VR Festival!.

About Kakehashi Games

Founded in Tokyo in 2013, Kakehashi Games is a boutique publishing team that strives to build bridges between the East and the West. Over the last decade they have helped release over 300 of the most acclaimed indie titles in Japan, including Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more. As of 2023, Kakehashi Games has become a worldwide publisher as well, with a focus on bringing the best indie games from Asia to the rest of the world.

Developers Gabe Cuzillo, Maxi Boch (APE OUT) and Bennett Foddy (QWOP) have finally motivated their lackadaisical publisher, Devolver Digital, to pull on their sauce-stained onesie and commit to releasing Baby Steps on September 8, 2025.

That’s right, Baby Steps is coming to PC and PlayStation 5 before GTA 6. We did it.

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.

GAME FEATURES

• Fully-simulated physics based walking.
• A world that seems to come alive with a dynamic soundtrack built up out of four hundred and twenty beats and vibes.
• A lengthy trek up a mountain-sized mountain that you can explore at your own pace, or slower.
• Fully dynamic onesie soilage system.
• Non-collectible hats.

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The chaotic space co-op party game is available to wishlist on Steam

SAN FRANCISCO – June 4, 2025 – Independent game development studio Daruma Games today shared a new gameplay trailer for their debut title, Sol Mates, during Shacknews’ indie showcase.

Sol Mates is a chaotic co-op party game for 1-4 players that can be played locally or online. Steer, shield and blast your way through the galaxy, taking on space pirates, giant alien crabs, and sassy onboard AIs. Grow your space agency as you take on kooky requests, make story decisions together and soar among the stars in this cooperative roguelike spaceship sim.

Key Features

• Chaotic cooperative gameplay – Chaos is at every turn as tension mounts throughout your interstellar journey. Work together with friends to become a well-oiled team that puts out fires, launches missiles, and steers the ship out of a crisis at the ready.
• Mission-based storytelling – Sol Mates expertly weaves a humorous sci-fi storyline told through a series of hand-crafted missions mixed with procedurally generated twists.
• Retro-futuristic art style – Enter the adorable and charming world of Sol Mates, where your customizable astronauts lead the way through a retro-futuristic universe filled with surprise and thrill. Battle massive space crabs and defeat hordes of pirates in colorful and explosive encounters.
• Meaningful progression – By progressing through the campaign, you unlock new missions, characters, cosmetics, events, and challenges. With every new unlock comes new combinations offering endless replayability.

Sol Mates will launch in Early Access on Steam in 2025 on PC.

About Daruma Games

Daruma Games is a San Francisco-based game studio founded by veteran developers and friends Loren Weng and Simon Armstrong. They’re building experiences fueled by a love for games that are best played on a comfy couch. Games bring people together, and Daruma Games aims to leverage their love of cooperation and chaos to make games that’ll turn up the heat at game nights.

 The Gardens Between expands into the virtual frontier with a massive amount of new content

MELBOURNE, Australia – June 4, 2025 – Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between, a significantly expanded VR iteration of the award-winning puzzle-based adventure The Gardens Between, from developer The Voxel Agents, breathes new life into an earnest story of friendship on Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2025, as debuted during the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase. Get hands-on for the first time with the game during Steam Next Fest, which runs from June 9-16, 2025.

Bend time at will, as childhood best friends Arina and Frendt journey across islands filled with precious mementos from the seminal moments of their time together. Explore a captivating narrative and solve clever puzzles. Embrace a tale retold in a new light, with twice the content in an illustrious, comprehensive package.

Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between begins two decades after the original story, as Frendt is in the midst of moving. Upon discovering the diary of his childhood best friend, Arina, Frendt is transported back to The Gardens Between, now guided by Arina’s treasured diary.

Maneuver Frendt and Arina as the duo trek through dreamscapes, manipulating objects and time itself to solve puzzles reflecting their shared past. Throughout each level, experience the emotional journey through Arina’s perspective via the pages of her diary. Witness her evolving artistry, revealing her cherished moments with Frendt, and her personal growth from the rollercoaster of adolescence.

Dive into 40 new puzzles scattered across the levels, offering tangible and immersive interactions only possible in VR. Engage in bespoke puzzles delivering unparalleled emotional depth with real-time physics. Reach out and assemble toy parts, lift a paintbrush to experience a whimsical moment, or playfully craft a friendship bracelet to become part of this intimate world.

Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between will support both the touch controllers and controller-free hand tracking on Quest platforms, including Quest 2/Pro and Quest 3/3S.

“Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between is a tribute to the friendships from our childhoods that felt so impossibly large with unbreakable bonds,” says Simon Joslin, co-founder of The Voxel Agents. “We wanted to tap into something relatable, familiar, and nostalgic through the lens of VR. The magic of being a kid is fleeting, but the story of Arina and Frendt captures that enchantment in a beautiful package.”

Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between launches on Meta Quest platforms and SteamVR in 2025. Check out the demo during Steam Next Fest, running from June 9 to June 16, 2025. For more information, please visit the official game website, The Voxel Agents official website, and follow the team on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

About The Voxel Agents

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, The Voxel Agents was founded in 2009 by Simon Joslin, Matthew Clark, and Tom Killen to create games that kindle curiosity with a passion for highly focused gameplay. Previous achievements include their highly acclaimed releases The Gardens Between, Train Conductor, and Puzzle Retreat.

Stress-free builder favors creativity and laid-back progression over resource management

BORDEAUX, France – June 4, 2025 – Block Factory, the calming and creative building game where you craft delightful 3D figurines from blocks from publisher Shiro Unlimited (Northgard, Wartales, Dune: Spice Wars, Ale Abbey) and developer OverPowered Team, comes to PC via Steam on July 11, 2025, as revealed during the Shacknews E4 Indie Remake showcase.

Enjoy a serene and rewarding automation and building experience where creativity takes center stage. Bring miniature figurines to life by building flowing factories that turn individual blocks into charming creations. Take a laid-back approach, refining each step of the production process at your own pace, building from simple starting points to intricate assembly lines in a peaceful factory world. 

Enter a flow state while building figurines, utilizing an array of machines to stack, shape, cut, glue, and paint bricks during each step of production. Experiment with different workflows and new machines, developing creative workflows across 24 highly replayable stages tailored to players of every style. 

Let creativity shine in Creative Mode. Design custom 3D figurines block-by-block and implement workflows to bring them to life. Find the joy in creation and automation, sharing completed figures with friends and other players via Steam Workshop support. Download others’ creations, opening a world of endless possibilities.

Celebrate the thrill of creation by adding completed figurines into evolving themed dioramas. Each diorama offers a unique opportunity to showcase your creative output, adding figurines like red pandas, seafaring ships, and racecars to imaginative scenes. 

“Block Factory encourages players to find the optimal solution to automated production challenges,” said Pablo López, Co-Founder and Designer at OverPowered Team. “Whether working to complete stages or tackling player-created figurines, the only limit is your creativity. We eagerly await seeing players’ imaginative figurines and the factories best suited to build them when Block Factory comes to Steam on July 11!”

Block Factory comes to PC via Steam on July 11 for $9.99 | £8.50 | 9.99€ with a 10% discount at launch. The game will offer English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, and Simplified Chinese language support. 

For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and follow Shiro Unlimited on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

About Shiro Unlimited

Shiro Unlimited, the publishing arm of independent game development studio Shiro Games, was created by video game veterans Sebastien Vidal and Nicolas Cannasse to bring new innovative games to life. Based in Bordeaux, France, the studio released its first project Evoland in 2013 and its acclaimed sequel Evoland 2 in 2015. Shiro Games then launched its popular Viking strategy game Northgard on Steam in 2018, which has gone on to sell nearly 4 Million units across various platforms, followed by the medieval tactical RPG Wartales in 2021 and the critically acclaimed 4X RTS game from a renowned franchise Dune: Spice Wars in 2022.

For more information on Shiro Unlimited, please visit the official website.

About OverPowered Team

OverPowered Team is an independent video game developer based in Madrid, Spain. Comprised of passionate developers who met in college over a decade ago, OverPowered Team strives to continually create fun and engaging games. Their previous work includes Ruin Raiders, a turn-based tactical roguelike and Godstrike, a fast-paced twin-stick shooter.

For more information on OverPowered Team, please visit the official website.

As the Governor of the afterlife, take down colossal titans and bring order to the chaos of Hell 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 4, 2025 – The HELL: City Builder of the Dead, the underworld city-builder powered by souls from developer METROPOLICE, opens its doors to the afterlife via Steam Early Access on Friday, October 24, 2025, as seen during the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase.

Take command of Hell as Governor, navigating the afterlife through distinct scenarios that tap into folk traditions about life in the beyond. Employ unfortunate souls in harvesting and refinement structures that capture the resources of purgatorial punishment. Manage Hell’s new arrivals while maintaining balance – or risk turning sinners into sadists who wish to tear down the underworld and return to sheer chaos!

Unravel the nature of Hell through the lens of well-known catastrophes under the baleful eyes of giant Titans who guard every realm. Each Titan draws from different mythologies, managing realms with bespoke rules and mechanics. Master distinct systems and rules to defeat the powerful Titans and unlock the secrets of Hell!

“Our goal with The HELL: City Builder of the Dead is to bring a fresh perspective to the city-builder genre—by exploring a theme that’s rarely touched,” said Mike Chong, Founder of METROPOLICE. “This is our imagination at play. Players step into the role of a Hell Governor, managing a dark, chaotic vision of the afterlife that also has a giant Titan lurking around the map that the player needs to defeat to advance.”

The HELL : City Builder of the Dead arrives on PC via Steam Early Access on Friday, October 24, 2025, for $12.99 USD. Language support includes English, Simplified  Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Traditional Chinese, and Indonesian.

To keep up with the latest news on The HELL: City Builder of the Dead, follow the game on X/Twitter, Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube, and be sure to check out the official Discord server.

About METROPOLICE

METROPOLICE SDN BHD also known as METROPOLICE Studio is an independent game development studio based in the Klang Valley, with its headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. We take pride in our creative, narrative-driven approach to game design. Our first project, The HELL: City Builder Of The Dead, was created by using Unreal Engine and it’s a unique city-builder simulation where you step into the role of a “Hell Governor” and manage a dynamic underworld—one shaped by historical natural disasters and steeped in mythology, history, and political intrigue. Embracing our indie spirit, we’re committed to original storytelling and innovative gameplay, all under the ethos of “Better Than Yesterday.” We continue to develop game experience better than yesterday to public and contribute to Malaysia’s growing digital content and gaming industry.

Will you fight for a second chance, or will you find peace in the void?

Boulder, Colo. (June 4, 2025) – Developer and publisher Serenity Forge (Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, Slay the Princess, To the Moon) today revealed a new upcoming choice-based visual novel, Return to Ash. This emotional narrative adventure can be wishlisted now and will launch on Steam next month on July 10, 2025.

Return to Ash follows the journey of Ashleigh, a young adult that awakens in the afterlife following a nearly decade-long hospitalization. Feeling healthier than ever, Ash sets out into the void to forge bonds with other lost souls and overcome the trials of Death themself

Explore a mysterious afterlife and learn about the past lives of fellow souls, but know that Ash’s decisions will shape their fates as much as her own. Will you trust and help those around you? Or will you fight for a second chance at life, no matter the cost?

Key Features

• Dialogue Choices That Matter: Build relationships with a cast of memorable characters, each with their own dreams, regrets, and reasons to return to life.
• Unique Art Style: A distinct and atmospheric visual design brings the afterlife, and its mysteries, to life.
• Original Soundtrack: Experience a beautiful, emotional score that complements every twist and turn of Ashleigh’s journey.
• Short and Impactful: A complete story experience designed to be finished in 2–4 hours.

“Return to Ash was partly inspired by my personal experience struggling with my near-fatal illness hospitalized as a teenager, trapped and forgotten by the world,” said Zhenghua (Z) Yang, Founder/CEO of Serenity Forge and Executive Director & Artist of Return to Ash. “What brought me back during those dark times were the connections and friends I met through the games we shared. I hope that this game reminds people that life is worth living, even when the world seems to have moved on without you.”

Stay in the loop on all things Serenity Forge by visiting the team’s website and Twitter page. 

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful and emotionally impactful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.