Another PlayStation State of Play broadcast has wrapped with some epic reveals from Housemarque, Days Gone Remastered, Lost Soul Aside and more. See below for a round-up of the biggest announcements:

Announcing Saros, the next game from Housemarque coming 2026

Today we got the announcement that Saros, a new third-person action title that evolves the satisfying core gameplay introduced in Returnal, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro in 2026. 

Saros is the ultimate evolution of the Housemarque gameplay-first experience. Watch the cinematic trailer below. Saros is an action game with the haunting story of a lost off-world colony on Carcosa under an ominous eclipse. You play as Arjun Devraj, a powerful Soltari Enforcer who will stop at nothing to find who he is looking for.

Read the PlayStation Blog post here for more information. 

Days Gone Remastered

Days Gone Remastered comes PlayStation 5 April 25, 2025!

This the definitive way to play Days Gone for new and returning players. Step into the dirt flecked shoes of former outlaw biker Deacon St. John and feel his desperate struggle for survival in a brutal open world ravaged by feral creatures known as Freakers. Bend Studio shared the first look at Days Gone Remastered with the announcement trailer, giving you a sneak peek of brand new content to play!

Days Gone Remastered lands on PlayStation 5 as a digital-only title. For players that have purchased Days Gone on PlayStation 4, you can upgrade to Days Gone Remastered including all new content and features for $15 AUD.

Check out the PlayStation Blog post here. 

Lost Soul Aside launches on PS5 and PC May 30

Ultizero Games shares new gameplay footage and gameplay details of the action RPG that will launch on May 30 on PS5 and PC. Further information can be found on the PlayStation Blog here. Watch the pre-order trailer below. 

Pre-orders will open on PS5 February 19 at 10am local time.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue for February: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, TopSpin 2K25, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 1 and more

On February 18, as part of Game Catalogue’s February lineup, you can enjoy Don’t Nod’s nostalgic journey through 90’s Michigan in the form of the first instalment of episodic narrative adventure Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 1. 

Also part of the lineup, you can also journey to the far reaches of the galaxy in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and the vibrant artificial turf of TopSpin 2K25. These games and more form February’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup* and will be available to play from February 18. Read full info on all games at the PlayStation Blog.

Monster Hunter Wilds

In the State of Play, Capcom debuted a new trailer for the Monster Hunter Wilds, highlighting the wide variety of monsters, people, and wildlife you’ll meet, each living and finding their own way to survive in a dynamic and sometimes volatile ecosystem that can drastically change in an instant. 

Monster Hunter Wilds releases on February 28. Get further information on the PlayStation blog here and watch the new trailer below.

Borderlands 4 arrives September 23, special State of Play coming this Autumn

Got some chains holding you back? Well, it’s time, Vault Hunter! Break free into the Borderlands, because… Borderlands 4 launches on September 23 this year!

Plus, we’re excited to announce that a special Borderlands 4 deep dive State of Play is coming this Autumn. Check out the PlayStation Blog post here for more information. Watch the trailer below.

First look at Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, out Aug 29 on PS5 and PS4

Just over a year ago, at The Game Awards 2023, Sega teased the revival of several legacy franchises. Today we got a formal announcement of the first of those games: Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. 

Today’s State of Play provides a first look at the game which will release August 29, 2025 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Watch the announcement trailer below.

Check out the PlayStation Blog post here for more information. 

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gameplay revealed, new mechanics detailed

New worlds await in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog racing game – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – introducing a unique gameplay mechanic transporting the iconic characters from the Sonic and Sega universes into new dimensions. The newest entry to the Sonic Racing series is a Sonic game, driving game, and action game all-in-one that will offer an exciting racing experience across several modes, worlds, and more! 

Access the PlayStation Blog post here for further information. Check out the trailer below.

Digimon Story Time Stranger launches 2025 on PS5

Digimon Story Time Stranger is a JRPG where players will travel between the human world and the fantastic realms of the Digital World – two worlds interlinked in mysterious ways. In this epic story, collect and train Digimon to stop the collapse of the world and change fate itself. Head to the PlayStation Blog for more information here. Watch the trailer below.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is set to release in 2025 on PlayStation 5.

Dave the Diver x Like a Dragon crossover

Dave the Diver has been making waves with its exciting collaborations, featuring crossovers with games like Dredge and Balatro. Now, it is announcing a partnership that’s sure to make a splash: Dave the Diver is joining forces with the Like a Dragon series. 

Ichiban’s Holiday DLC launches in April on PS5 & PS4. Jump on the PlayStation Blog for more information here. Watch the announcement trailer below.

Splitgate 2 Alpha out on PS5 Feb 27

In Splitgate 2, you’ll play as an elite Ace, a futuristic athlete competing in the most popular sport in the galaxy. In your arsenal, you’ll not only have some of the sickest weapons you’ve ever seen, you’ll have a portal gun. Every player can use portals to outsmart opponents, making movement strategy as vital to your success as a steady aim. 

Ahead of launch, there will be a limited time release of 24-player mode ahead of full game launch later this year on PS5, PS4. Read full info on the PlayStation Blog here. 

Split Fiction

Learn about the power of friendship in Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure from Hazelight Studios, the masterminds behind It Takes Two.

The heroes of Split Fiction, Mio and Zoe, don’t get along at first, but soon enough they become each other’s only hopes. This journey will throw unexpected twists at them and if they want to make it through, they’ll need to have each other’s backs.

Playing as Mio or Zoe, you’ll encounter bizarre situations as the two traverse stories born from their own wild imaginations. Most importantly – they’ll face it all together.

Check out the new story trailer for Split Fiction below.

Split Fiction launches on PS5 March 6th 2025

Directive 8020 launches October 2 on PS5

Supermassive Games revealed a new trailer and gameplay details for its upcoming sci-fi horror adventure. The team at Supermassive Games has worked tirelessly to craft a narrative experience that melds sci-fi exploration with spine-chilling horror, where every choice could lead to a disastrous death.  Today they unveiled some new layers to the story, exploring fragile alliances, unseen threats, and the limits of human resilience when faced with our deepest fears. Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and watch the Story Reveal Trailer below.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic

Check out the First Gameplay and Date Reveal trailer below.

The Midnight Walk – May 8 – PS5 & VR2

Discover the stunning, handcrafted world of The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy adventure arriving on PS5 and PS VR2 on May 8, 2025. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror, made entirely from real-life clay. Use stealth, cunning and a few tricks up your sleeve to survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame and experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. 

Check out the Release Date Announcement Trailer below.

Darwin’s Paradox makes a splash onto PS5

Become Darwin the octopus with immersive DualSense controller features and embark on a frantic rescue mission. Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Darwin’s Paradox. Coming to PS5 later this year, take on the role of Darwin, an octopus snatched from the sea and thrust into a mysterious food factory. This action-adventure, story-based platformer is packed with enhanced visuals and controller features that bring an exhilarating adventure with wacky characters to life. Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and watch the reveal trailer below.

Koei Tecmo roguelite Warriors: Abyss launches today on PS5 & PS4

In Koei Tecmo’s newest addition to the famed Warriors franchise, Warriors: Abyss, the exhilarating Warriors action is fused with roguelite gameplay. The studio is transporting gamers to hell, where they’ll battle thousands of enemies across a fiery landscape of death and devastation! And best news of all, the game is available today on PS5 and PS4! Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer below. 

Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword tells the heroic tale of a sole samurai fighting against hordes of twisted creatures known as the Genma. Wielding an Oni Gauntlet, our new protagonist will mow down enemies in this dramatic story, set in a beautiful and eerie rendition of Kyoto. True to the series’ soul-sucking action combat, absorbing souls to restore health and use special moves in the heat of battle is key to victory. 

Experience thrilling sword fights and slice through hordes of Genma when Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on PS5 in 2026. Check out the PlayStation Blog post here for more info, and watch the Protagonist trailer below. 

Ahead of the launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the second entry in the series, Onimusha: Samurai’s Destiny, will be remastered for PlayStation 4. This marks the first time this classic title in the series has been released since its original 2002 launch on PlayStation 2. Watch the trailer below.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releases August 28, 2025 on PS5

New details on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, including the return of the Snake vs Monkey special game mode were revealed in today’s State of Play. The game launches August 28 on PS5.

In the new trailer, you’ll learn about what Naked Snake will face in Operation Snake Eater, including a first in-game look at some of the dangerous enemies, the Cobra Unit. Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and make sure you watch the trailer all the way through!

Hell is Us – Release Date Trailer

Hell is Us is a 3rd-person action-adventure game that combines intense melee combat with the thrill of exploration. Explore a semi-open world to find answers to your questions and face mysterious creatures all along your journey. 

Check out the release date trailer below.

Lies of P: Overture launches Winter (AEST) 2025 on PS5, PS4

Round8 Studios shares inspirations for a new DLC that’s a prequel to the original Lies of P story, taking you back in time to uncover the hidden stories of Krat. 

Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and watch the announcement trailer below.

Lies of P: Overture launches later this year on PS4 and PS5. 

New PixelJunk adventure, Dreams of Another, revealed for PS5 and PS VR2, out 2025

Dreams of Another is a third-person exploration-action game built around the philosophical theme, “no creation without destruction.” Rather than destroying objects by shooting—as in traditional shooting games—here, your shots materialise and create the world. This unconventional mechanic offers a gameplay experience that challenges the norms of the genre and invites players into a whole new dimension. 

Read the full info on PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer below.

Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory – Nikke DLC

Find the Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory – Nikke DLC Trailer below. 

Coming June 2025 only on PS5 and PC. Purchase and game progression required to unlock.

Unveiling Tides of Annihilation: a new PS5 action-adventure inspired by Arthurian legends

During State of Play, Eclipse Glow Studio introduced Tides of Annihilation, a new PS5 action-adventure game that thrusts you into a shattered, mystical London. Tides of Annihilation features intuitive co-op combat in a single-player experience. Players will take on the role of Gwendolyn, who wields the power of a mysterious gray fog that can manifest two spectral knights at her side. Each knight has a distinct combat role. Whether it’s charging into battle, defending against attacks, or unleashing devastating combos, players will need to strategically choose which knights to summon based on their preferred gameplay style and the challenges they face. 

Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and watch the announcement trailer below.

Metal Eden 

State of Play gave the first look at Metal Eden, an adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS, that will be releasing on PS5 May 6, 2025.  

In the future, humanity ventures among the stars. To survive the journey to new star systems, humanity created the Cores. Each Core is a system capable of storing human data, preserving a digital record of a human psyche and rebuilding it upon reaching its destination. One such destination is Moebius, an artificial city built by corporations to extract precious minerals from the planet Vulcan. You are Aska, an android created by one of the city’s founders. Nexus, your creator, has one goal for you: Follow orders, and maybe you will be able to save the inanimate colonists trapped in the Citadel. 

Read full info on the PlayStation Blog here and check out the reveal trailer below.

MindsEye launches Winter (AEST) 2025 on PS5, debuts new gameplay and cinematic trailers

MindsEye is a narrative-driven, single-player action-adventure thriller set in the not-too-distant future, in the fictional desert city of Redrock, where artificial intelligence and human greed collide to bring Earth to the precipice of collapse. 

It’s a compelling story, with strategic combat, high-octane driving, and endless entertainment. Our team at Build A Rocket Boy has worked passionately to create a game that will deliver players an exceptional experience this year. 

Read full info on PlayStation Blog here and check out the reveal trailer here and gameplay below.

MindsEye launches later this year on PS5. 

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All-new, immersive WWE 2K25 multiplayer experience is exclusively available for PS5® and Xbox Series X|S

Today, 2K revealed details of The Island*, the all-new, immersive WWE 2K25 experience, exclusively available for PS5® and Xbox Series X|S, where players can explore WWE-themed districts, compete against other players, and take on exciting quests which begs the question: Have you got what it takes to win the favour of Your Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns? Full details are available in the latest Ringside Report.

In The Island, players will encounter four distinct WWE-themed districts, each offering a unique atmosphere, challenges, and plenty of opportunities for exploration:

• Hero HQ is a bright bastion of all that is good, honouring the “good guys” of WWE. This district is constantly under attack by WWE villains, who seek to gain power on The Island;
• The Arcade of Tomorrow is a technological haven that shines as a fusion of tradition and innovation, with a pop-culture flair;
• The Temple of the Ancestors stands as a colossal testament to power and reverence to the importance of Lucha culture;
• The Deadlands is a portal to the supernatural, featuring a spooky graveyard and cathedral.

The highlight of each district is a unique arena, where players will not only find themselves completing quest matches and challenges, but will be able to challenge friends or compete with other online players via matchmaking.

Players will be able to customise their MySUPERSTARs in The Island with MySUPERSTAR Builder, where players can craft their identity. There are many extensive customisation options that impact not only the look of a MySUPERSTAR, but their in-ring ability as well. Every choice shapes a MySUPERSTAR’s build, including minimum/maximum Attributes, availability of Badges, and Payback access. With up to four MySUPERSTAR builds available, players can experiment with different options.

In The Island, progression is key. By completing quests, challenges, upcoming live events, and matches, players will earn XP and VC that can be used to increase MySUPERSTAR attributes, unlock badges, and customise their appearance. Winning PvP matches will earn rank points that move a player up in the rankings, while losing a match will also result in a loss of Rank Points.

The Island also hosts several themed shops, offering exclusive customisation options for MySUPERSTARS. Popular fashion brands and the WWE Shop bring real-world flair to The Island, allowing players to further personalise their look. Once players unlock a Create-a-Superstar part in The Island, they can then use that part anywhere in the game, similar to how Persona Cards work in MyFACTION.

The story in The Island is driven by quests, with WWE Superstar quest-givers scattered throughout the overworld and inside landmarks. Speaking to Superstars in each district or the overworld will start quests, which can be tracked through the quest menu. Types of quests range from competing in matches, engaging NPCs or Superstars, and exploration. Players will progress through five playable chapters, each one revealing more about Roman’s challenge and The Island itself. Chapter 1 of the single-player story is available at launch with 4 additional chapters coming post-launch at no additional cost.

With up to 50 players able to share the same server, players can interact with and compete against others for supremacy. Players can join friends in the same server and explore together by using the “Who’s Online” feature if they are online and also currently in The Island. At the core of The Island experience is the opportunity to face off against other players in PvP. Players can jump into matchmaking portals found throughout The Island and compete in real time. Each match earns XP, VC, and in-game rewards that feed into progression and challenge systems. Wins, losses, and performance are tracked to determine rankings.

Three editions of WWE 2K25 will be available:

• The Standard Edition will be available worldwide on Friday, March 14, 2025.
• The Deadman Edition will be available digitally worldwide on Friday, March 7, 2025.
• The Bloodline Edition will be available digitally worldwide on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Players who pre-order any edition of WWE 2K25 will receive the Wyatt Sicks Pack, a bonus pack of content including five playable Superstars – Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan. Players who pre-order Deadman Edition or The Bloodline Edition will also receive the WWE 2K24 Cross-Gen base game (digital).**

For more information on WWE 2K25, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K25 and internet access required to play some content, including The Island, MyGM Online, and MyFACTION. Online Account (13+) required to access online features. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Pre-order offer available through March 13, 2025. Digital copy of WWE 2K24 Standard Edition will be automatically entitled to the platform account used to pre-order WWE 2K25 and available to download within 24 hours following pre-order. Offer is non-transferable and not available to platform accounts that already own WWE 2K24 on the same platform. Canceled pre-orders will result in removal of digital copy of WWE 2K24 from platform account. Terms apply.

Rewrite the Universe in a Fast-Paced Roguelite ARPG

February 10th, 2025 — Courtney Liessen, the solo indie dev behind Element Games, is pleased to announce that her Roguelite ARPG Reality Break is out now on Steam.

In Reality Break, you’re a mercenary who unwittingly becomes imbued with the power to alter reality and finds themselves thrown into a chaotic maelstrom where sinister forces attempt to stop them at every turn.

Use the Rewrite mechanic to change the fundamental nature of the gameplay: resize a weapon to fit your ship, upgrade items to unlock fantastic powers, increase the difficulty, add time to a ticking clock, and more! But do you have what it takes to stop those who know your next move before you even know it yourself?

Features:

• Brand new Rewrite mechanic that deeply alters the gameplay on a fundamental level
• Diablo-inspired ARPG gameplay with multiple interacting systems for deep build customization
• Opt-in roguelite structure inspired by Dead Cells that allows you to reset your timeline and unlock rule-breaking Talents
• Tons of loot to collect, try, and modify to suit your needs
• An evolving storyline full of mysterious adversaries and shocking secrets that transform the game’s very nature… eventually at your pilot’s mystical whim!

To find out more, visit:

Developer Website: https://elementgamesonline.com/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tZNKpT9Ehr

About Element Games:

Element Games is an independent game studio founded by industry veteran Courtney Liessen, the solo developer of Reality Break. Courtney cut her teeth working in key roles on games such as Halo Wars, Age of Empires, Orcs Must Die and Stranger Things 3: The Game. Element Games continues to emphasize visceral moment-to-moment fun, polished aesthetics, and long-term depth and replayability.

Announcement Trailer and Release Date Revealed at Sony´s State of Play High-octane Combat Meets Futuristic Parkour 

13 FEBRUARY 2025: METAL EDEN, the new FPS title from the creators of RUINER, Reikon Games, was confirmed during the latest Sony State of Play. Published by Deep Silver, the game is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S Series on May 7.

Cybernetic warfare 

METAL EDEN presents an adrenaline-fueled sci-fi FPS that explores a world where humanity’s consciousness has transcended the flesh, now residing within robots.  

With 8 unique missions and a handcrafted universe setting that embraces the cybernetic dimension of life, the game thrills players into an artificial world, where they’ll dive into in cybernetic warfare, control a powerful hyper unit, and uncover the mysteries of a lost paradise. 

Harness the core. Control the battle 

In METAL EDEN, you take on the role of ASKA, an advanced Hyper Unit android built around a digitised human psyche. Explore the neon-soaked architecture of the techno planet Moebius and the mysterious world below and engage in an ongoing conflict over the souls of a lost human colony stored in cybernetic COREs.  

Accompanied by your sentient spaceship, Nexus, you’ll expand your arsenal and upgrade your undying body while fighting for what’s real behind this hauntingly beautiful machine world. Players will Fight a diverse roster of enemies and extract energy cores to gain a battle zone advantage, while developing their arsenal and combat abilities to become an unstoppable Hyper Unit.  

Dash, grapple, and wall-run through the city’s defences, using enhanced parkour skills. Harness your superior agility and acrobatic combat prowess to dominate pulse-pounding encounters, unleashing chaos on anything that stands in your way. 

For more information about METAL EDEN, please visit: https://www.Metaleden.com 

About Reikon Games 

Reikon Games is an independent developer of PC and console games, delivering high-energy experiences to a global audience. Based in Warsaw, Reikon was founded in 2014 by industry veterans from CD Projekt Red and Techland. The studio is known for its sharp, fast-paced gameplay, from the cult hit RUINER to the upcoming METAL EDEN. Reikon focuses on original IPs, pushing creative boundaries, and collaborating with industry partners. For more information, please visit reikongames.com. 

About PLAION 

PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company. 

About Deep Silver 

Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com 

Descend into Hell and battle hordes of enemies while playing as over 100 unique characters!

Hertfordshire, 12^th February 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force unveiled an all-new spin on their classic WARRIORS franchise, WARRIORS: Abyss,a roguelite hack ’n’ slash action game, which is now available to purchase as a digital-only title on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC via Steam®. WARRIORS: Abyss will also be available on Nintendo Switch™ on 14^th February 2025.

In WARRIORS: Abyss, players control a hero summoned to Hell by Enma, the King of the Underworld, in a bid to defeat the devilish Gouma. In this title, players will dive into the abyss to try to reach the fourth level of Hell by fighting their way against hordes of infernal enemies and recruiting the souls of past heroes to their team. WARRIORS: Abyssintroduces a new way to play a WARRIORS title by combining the exhilarating feeling of 1 vs. 1,000 action with roguelite elements, such as randomly generated stages and items, allowing for a unique experience each playthrough and countless hours of replayability.

While users will play as a single warrior, they will be able to recruit up to six additional heroes to assist them in battle using the “Summoning Heroes” action. Players will also be able to use the “Unique Tactics” of summoned heroes to inflict massive damage to their opponents and strengthen their team while exploring the unique characteristics of each summoned hero, allowing for more than 16 billion possible attack combinations.

In order to reach Gouma, players will have to navigate the realm by selecting the route they wish to take, bearing in mind the obstacles that await them. They can choose a dangerous path that generously rewards them, or a safer path in which they can buy restorative items. Each new attempt to reach the fourth level of Hell will be different, featuring randomly generated heroes, items and routes, allowing players to deploy new strategies to conquer the Underworld.

New characters will be available for free after the launch of WARRIORS: Abyss. The first update will include heroes from the Jin Kingdom of the DYNASTY WARRIORS’s series, while future updates may include characters from outside of the WARRIORS series.

In addition to the standard and Deluxe Editions, the “Hack’n’Dash Edition” is also available. Itincludes the base game, as well as 200 costumes from both the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS series.

Everyone who purchases WARRIORS: Abyss before 14^th March 2025 will receive the “DYNASTY WARRIORS Classic Costume Set” early purchase bonus, featuring characters such as Guan Yu and Zhou Yu in outfits from the original DYNASTY WARRIORS game.

WARRIORS: Abyss is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC via Steam®. The Nintendo Switch™ version will be available on 14^th February 2025. The game features Japanese voices and texts in English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. For more information, visit the official website, Like us on Facebook, Join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, and Follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment title DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Portals Change Everything in Splitgate 2’s Playable Debut on Consoles, as Featured in the PlayStation State of Play Showcase

Zephyr Cove, NV (Feb. 12, 2025) – 1047 Games today revealed the PC and console open alpha for Splitgate 2, the portal-jumping FPS which massively expands on the series’ original vision and scale. Splitgate 2’s open alpha will run Feb. 27 through March 2, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, boasting a collection of new, never-before-seen game modes, maps, weapons, and more. Join in for Splitgate 2’s first-ever crossplay showdowns later this month ahead of the full game’s 2025 launch on PC (Steam/Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox One & Series X|S consoles (https://www.splitgate.com/).

New Splitgate 2 footage featured in PlayStation’s State of Play showcase samples the suite of additions awaiting players in the PC and console open alpha. Catch an exciting glimpse at what FPS fans will portal into through Splitgate 2’s futuristic sport as the open alpha goes live on Feb. 27:

Splitgate 2’s PC and console open alpha includes:

All-New 24-Player Multi-Team Experience

• Multi-Team Portal Warfare: Dash into three-team 8v8v8 matches for Splitgate’s biggest battles to date. Multi-Team Portal Warfare combines the fluidity of portal movement with an expansive playfield for a wealth of opportunities to get the upper hand on opponents, and will be playable in two modes:
• Multi-Team Domination: Conquer and control four zones while shutting down opposing teams.
• Multi-Team Hotzone: Battle to claim a central zone while keeping opponents off your throne.

All-New Game Modes

• Splitball: This electrifying two-team arena mode combines the classic fun of Capture the Flag with the fast-paced strategy of Halo‘s Oddball, challenging rivals to master both offense and defense simultaneously. Portal-hop into enemy territory to steal Splitballs while defending a home base with precision and strategy.
• Firecracker: Firecracker enhances the conventional two-team Search & Destroy match type with the addition of respawns. Attacking teams deploy to ignite a firecracker, and–if they can keep enemies at bay–fill the sky with fireworks while sending the crowd into a roar.

Thrilling New Maps

• Glacier (8v8v8): This frozen battleground is 20x the size of any other map in Splitgate and is perfect for the new pace of action debuting in Multi-Team Portal Warfare. Glacier’s icy slopes let players chain speed from sliding with portal momentum, granting freedom to traverse quickly and flank opposing teams.
• Bypass (4v4): This is Splitgate’s most vertical map yet, designed for high-flying plays. The tranquil park is trimmed with cafés, gondolas, and a breathtaking planetarium crowned with a centralized launchpad prime for mid-air ambushes. Master the heights, control the skies, and turn every vantage point into a tactical advantage.
• Eden (4v4): Eden is packed with portal walls inside and out to give players endless opportunities to flank, escape, and dominate. This advanced dome simulation beautifies the Venusian hellscape while optimizing it for rapid-fire action. Utilize the new Launch Portal on Eden, a distinct fusion of a portal wall and launch pad that empowers daring aerial attacks and game-changing plays.

A Stockpile of Weapons, Equippable Gear, and More

• Eight unique primary and secondary weapons across three factions, for a total of 24 base firearms. Pop a headshot with the Sabrask faction’s Goliath revolver, chip away at shields with the Meridian Phasma SMG, or send rivals to the spawn screen with the Aeros Blitz shotgun.
• Nine pieces of equipment that deepen the strategic possibilities at hand, like the Aeros faction’s deploy-anywhere Porta-Portal.
• Tide-turning power weapons stashed around each map.

Returning Classics (Improved Based on Community Feedback)

• Team Deathmatch: Rounds are extended and a higher kill target has been implemented following the community’s response to the closed alpha.
• Hotzone: Fight for control of the zone, this time without shared progression on captures.

And all the new content in Splitgate 2’s open alpha is still less than half the game…

About Splitgate 2:

Splitgate 2 is the revolutionary, massively evolved follow-up to the 2021 smash-hit Splitgate, which amassed 22 million downloads and critical acclaim for its fast-paced, innovative FPS gameplay. Portals change everything about multiplayer first-person combat, accentuating the heights of FPS action while empowering new ways to shut down opponents through portal-hopping movement. Splitgate 2‘s vast scope eclipses the original game with sheer variety, featuring a stack of new arenas, portals, game modes, weapons and three unique factions. 1047 Games is designing Splitgate 2 to continue delivering fresh challenges and ways to play throughout the years to come while standing as the definitive Splitgate experience.

Splitgate 2 is the future of online shooters and launches in 2025 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Fantasy Action-Adventure Title Inspired by Arthurian Legend Coming to PC and Consoles, First Trailer Revealed at Sony’s State of Play Showcase

CHENGDU, CHINA – FEBRUARY 12, 2025 – Eclipse Glow Games, a premiere developer of AAA titles, based in Chengdu, China, today revealed their upcoming action-adventure title Tides of Annihilation during Sony State of Play. Blending intense, breakneck combat, an immersive narrative, and an unforgettable setting, Tides of Annihilation invites players to explore a broken version of modern London transformed by an otherworldly invasion.

“Debuting Tides of Annihilation at Sony State of Play is an incredible, humbling accomplishment for the Eclipse Glow development team,” said Kun Fu, Lead Game Producer at Eclipse Glow Games. “It’s also just the beginning. We’ve created a world that reimagines Arthurian Legend where themes of courage, loyalty, and heroism intertwine with an epic story set in a strange-yet-familiar setting that will test the mettle of true gamers and push the genre forward.”    

Tides of Annihilation is a single-player, narrative-driven title set in a twisted version of modern London cataclysmically altered by an otherworldly invasion. Taking on the role of Gwendolyn, humanity’s lone survivor, players embark on a legendary quest through London’s iconic environs to unravel a mystery that will determine the fate of reality itself. Battling alongside summonable spectral knights, players will encounter hordes of enemies, unforgettable bosses, and vertical levels in the form of gigantic knights roaming the landscape.

Tides of Annihilation is currently being developed for PC via Steam and console. Visit http://www.playtoa.com for more information.

About Eclipse Glow Games

Eclipse Glow Games, a Tencent-invested developer of AAA PC and next generation console titles for a global audience, is located in Chengdu, Sichuan. The studio is currently developing Tides of Annihilation, an action-adventure title for PC and console based on Arthurian mythology. The Eclipse Glow team is composed of over 100 developers with previous experience creating games for storied franchises, including Yakuza, For Honor, Assassin’s Creed, Persona, and Prince of Persia.

Soundtrack Vinyl Pre-Orders Now Open

PARIS – Feb. 12, 2025 – DON’T NOD and Kid Katana have partnered to bring fans the official Lost Records: Bloom & Rage soundtrack on vinyl, pre-orders of which are open today, accompanied by official curated playlists.

Pre-orders are available for the vinyl soundtrack of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage on Kid Katana’s website here. The double vinyl comes in two different colors (transparent pink for “Bloom,” transparent blue for “Rage”) with a punk-style poster and more. The OST is an 18-track dream pop/ambient album led by the explosive punk song “See You in Hell” and headlined by three female-led groups:

– Ruth Radelet – former Chromatics front singer, with Nat Walker and Adam Miller from the iconic band from Portland, Oregon
– Milk & Bone, a Montréal electropop duo
– Nora Kelly Band, a rising Montréal alt-country band

OST – Steam Release & Bundle Details

The OST will be available for purchase on Steam at launch for €9.99/$9.99. Like the game, the second half of the OST will be released alongside Tape 2 as a free update. There will be a bundle featuringLost Records: Bloom & Rage and the OST and it will benefit from the 10% launch discount (until March 4) and an additional bundle 10% discount.

Launching on PlayStation Plus

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage was featured in the newest Sony State of Play broadcast, a video program showcasing all the latest updates, announcements, and trailers from the world of PlayStation. The game will launch with a 10% discount for all PlayStation Plus members until March 4, and the game itself will be included in the PlayStation Plus game catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members. This was announced with exclusive content shown at the event ahead of the game’s Tape 1 release on February 18.

Curated Playlists

For further immersion in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage’s universe, five playlists picked by the game’s characters are now available, one for each protagonist and one with music that inspired their punk band, Bloom & Rage. Each girl’s playlist reflects their unique personalities and explores various genres of music, blending songs from their teenage years in the ’90s with tracks they’d listen to as adults in the 2020s.

Swann’s playlist consists of movie OSTs, dream pop and chill/lofi music. Autumn’s is VGM (Video Game Music), chiptune, and ambient. Nora loves goth rock and punk, and finally, Kat’s playlist is made up of rock, punk, and grunge.

Find all the above playlists at: https://bento.me/bloom-rage

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is an innovative narrative adventure game set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. The game explores themes of identity, rebellion, and transformation. Unravel the mysteries on February 18 (“Bloom”) and April 15 (“Rage”) on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

About DON’T NOD

DON’T NOD is an independent French publisher and developer with studios in Paris and Montréal creating original narrative games in the adventure (Life is Strange^TM, Tell Me Why^TM, Twin Mirror^TM), RPG (Vampyr^TM, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden^TM), and action (Remember Me^TM) genres. The studio is internationally renowned for unique narrative experiences with engaging stories and characters and has worked with industry leading publishers: Square Enix, Microsoft, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Focus Entertainment and Capcom. DON’T NOD creates and publishes its own IPs developed in-house such as Harmony: The Fall of Reverie^TM,  Jusant^TM and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage^TM as well as using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with third-party developers whose editorial visions parallel the company’s own. 

Step into the studio’s immersive and innovative universe at dont-nod.com.

DON’T NOD (ISIN code: FR0013331212 – ALDNE) is listed on Euronext Growth Paris.

About Kid Katana 

Kid Katana Records is a VGM record label that puts artists in the spotlight and brings them closer to fans. It covers music creation up to its distribution in all formats (digital, vinyl, CD…). Since 2020, it has released more than 10 soundtracks, such as Streets of Rage 4 (Yuzo Koshiro, Olivier Deriviere…), TMNT Shredder’s Revenge (Tee Lopes, Mike Patton, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah from Wu-Tang…), Jusant (Guillaume Ferran) and Planet Crafter (Benjamin Young). 

To follow Kid Katana Records releases and news, visit their website: Kid Katana Records 

New game details revealed in Sony State of Play

GUILDFORD, England – Feb. 12, 2025 – Supermassive Games has today unveiled a release date and action-packed story trailer for their upcoming cinematic sci-fi horror adventure, Directive 8020. Launching on Oct. 2, 2025, Directive 8020 will be available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Debuted at Sony’s State of Play showcase, the new trailer takes fans deeper into the dangers onboard the spaceship Cassiopeia, teasing new characters, environments, potential death scenes and a deadly alien threat.

Will Doyle, Creative Director at Supermassive Games, said: “The team at Supermassive Games has worked tirelessly to craft a narrative experience that melds sci-fi exploration with spine-chilling horror, where every choice could lead to a disastrous death. Today we’re unveiling some new layers to our story, exploring fragile alliances, unseen threats, and the limits of human resilience when faced with our deepest fears. We’re venturing into uncharted territory: the unsettling abyss of space.”

About Directive 8020

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. Twelve light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone.

Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. As they battle to survive, they are confronted with the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth.

In space, death takes many forms.

Key Features

ALIEN INVASION

The colony ship Cassiopeia is infected with an alien organism, capable of transforming into any member of the crew. While you may be human, others in your crew may not be, and killers can hide behind familiar eyes. New stealth mechanics have been added to help players evade these deadly foes: you must keep your wits about you as enemies can emerge from unexpected places, and you’ll need to sneak and hide to get past these deadly alien stalkers.   

BRAVE RECRUITS

Introducing the Cassiopeia’s crew. You’ll control five crew members over the course of this expedition, but as paranoia and fear builds, so does distrust. With their lives in your hands, your decisions will determine not only the crew’s fate, but all of humanity’s, too.  

NEW MECHANICS 

Directive 8020 introduces several new tools. Throughout the game, you can use these to locate secrets, solve puzzles and overcome enemies. The missionis all about survival, so every tool has its purpose in helping you think on your feet and stay alive.

• The Flashlight – As is to be expected from our games, you’ll spend a lot of time creeping around in the dark! Just be careful when using your flashlight, as aliens can spot the beam.
• The Scanner – You’ll have a scanner at your disposal for detecting electronics and remotely activating systems, helping to distract enemies and overcome obstacles.
• The Messenger – Your messenger lets you communicate and strategize with crewmates while staying under the radar.
• The Wedge Tool – Made for opening doors… but as a last resort, can also be used as a weapon to temporarily stun enemies, giving you a chance to slip away and evade death.

THE DARK PICTURES 

Fans of Supermassive Games’ previous releases will be pleased to know that the DNA of the Dark Pictures is still present – in fact, everything you love about the Dark Pictures is still here, from branching plotlines to impossible choices and split-second QTEs. In addition, gameplay has been redesigned, polished, and amped up to bring more of a threat when exploring the environment.

Directive 8020 is coming Oct. 2, 2025, with pre-orders available starting June 2025.

In space, death takes many forms!

WISHLIST NOW

Xbox Series X|S – bit.ly//Directive8020-Xbox
PlayStation 5 – bit.ly//Directive8020-Playstation
PC (Steam) – bit.ly//Directive8020-Steam

Supermassive Games invite you to join the mission and find out more: www.directive8020.com

About Lashana Lynch

Directive 8020 will feature actress Lashana Lynch as the ground-breaking astronaut ‘Young’ in an intense cinematic sci-fi horror narrative. She can be seen starring and the co-EP of the series The Day of the Jackal with Eddie Redmayne. Previous projects include The Woman King, Bob Marley: One Love, Matilda the Musical and appearances in the MCU’s The Marvels, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Captain Marvel. Most notably, Lashana played the first black and female 007 agent ‘Nomi’ in the latest instalment of the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, alongside Daniel Craig and Rami Malek.

About The Dark Pictures

The Dark Pictures is a series of stand-alone, cinematic horror games, designed to present a new, terrifying experience with each release. Each game features a brand-new story, setting, and new cast of characters.

About Supermassive Games

Founded in 2008, we are a BAFTA-winning game studio, developing innovative storytelling games. We have released a number of successful titles and are best known for Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures Anthology and The Quarry.

© 2025 Supermassive Games Limited. “THE DARK PICTURES”, “DIRECTIVE 8020” and “SUPERMASSIVE GAMES” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Supermassive Games Limited. All rights reserved.

New Trailer Offers Taste of Full Gameplay Reveal Coming this Spring

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software announced that Borderlands® 4, the next entry in the iconic looter-shooter franchise, will launch on September 23, 2025 via PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. A new trailer offered a glimpse of what fans can expect from the full gameplay reveal coming in a PlayStation State of Play later this Spring.

The most ambitious Borderlands title to-date delivers more looter-shooter Mayhem than ever before, as the new trailer packs in intense action, outrageous enemies, and the killer loot awaiting players on the dangerous new planet Kairos.

Borderlands 4 transforms players into an unstoppable force on the battlefield, blasting through enemies with an arsenal of incredible weaponry. The iconic Borderlands gameplay fans know and love is evolving with even more movement abilities, as players can flex their skill expression with glide, dodge, double jump, fixed-point grapple, and more, to deftly deal death from every direction.

The Borderlands franchise has sold-in more than 87 million copies to-date, receiving critical acclaim from reviewers and fans alike. With unforgettable characters, deep world building, and more unique guns than can be counted, the franchise has cemented itself as a must-play series.

For the latest information on Borderlands 4, wishlist the game, visit www.borderlands.2k.com, and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Borderlands 4 is available to wishlist now and currently rated CTC for Check the Classification.

Gearbox Software is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).