Gaming
State of Play February recap: All major announcements
Borderlands 4, WWE 2K25, Stellar Blade, more
The February 2025 State of Play showcased exciting upcoming games from publishers, as well as updates and announcements on titles published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Here’s a quick recap of the major updates revealed at the latest State of Play:
WWE 2K25
WWE’s Paul Heyman graced State of Play to introduce WWE 2K25, its trailer, and The Island, which will be available when the game launches on March 14.
The Island is an online open-world environment filled with WWE-themed landmarks, quests, live events, and shops, with up to 50 players at a time.
Borderlands 4
Gearbox confirmed a September 23 release for the PlayStation 5 version of Borderlands 4. A trailer has also been unveiled for the looter-shooter title. This gives players a glimpse of its gameplay, as well as character abilities while in Kairos.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
The latest installment in the Digimon Story series is releasing this year. In the JRPG, players will travel between the human world and fantastic realms of the Digital World. The title also features an improved battle system, and fan-favorite characters like Agumon and Omegamon.
Five Nights At Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic
Another horror adventure is dropping on June 13, as Steel Wool Games is bringing players to the trappings of Five Nights at Freddy’s.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Meanwhile, Capcom had two announcements at State of play. First, it unveiled the first trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which is coming in 2026.
Capcom also confirmed that late Japanese samurai movie star Toshiro Mifune is to serve as the face model for the unreleased game’s protagonist, Myamoto Musashi.
On the other hand, a newly revealed remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny has been confirmed for a May 23 release this year for PlayStation 5 and 4.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Konami shared a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. It features a first in-game look at the Cobra Unit. And the end also reveals the return of Snake vs Monkey minigame mode.
The remake releases on August 28 for PlayStation 5.
Stellar Blade
The highly anticipated DLC collaboration with Goddess of Victory: Nikke is coming in June 2025. That’s the same month Stellar Blade releases on PC.
Lost Soul Aside
Ultizero Games also shared new gameplay footage of action-adventure Lost Soul Aside, which drops on May 30 on PC and PS5.
Saros
A third-person action title from Housemarque will come to PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2026. Housemarque is the same studio that brought Returnal, a survival roguelike shooter.
Dave the Diver – Ichiban’s Holiday DLC
Furthermore, Dave the Diver is joining forces with Like a Dragon. Kasuga Ichiban decides to take a well-deserved break at the Blue Hole and stumbles upon a dolphin-poaching syndicate, forcing Ichiban and Dave to dive into action.
The DLC launches in April on PS5 and PS4.
Other announcements
Days Gone Remastered launches on PlayStation 5 this April 25. It comes with improved graphics, Tempest 3D Audio, and DualSense features.
Sega revealed the first gameplay trailer for a new four-wheeled Sonic racer for PlayStation 5 and 4, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds.
Moreover, Splitgate 2 is coming to Ps5 on February 27. It features Multi-Team Portal Warfare mode and a three-way, 8v8v8, 24 player battle set on a map twenty times larger than any map in the game yet.
The Midnight Walk likewise has a new trailer and a confirmed launch date: May 8.
Puzzle platformer Darwin’s Paradox will let players take the role of an octopus snatched from the sea and thrust into a mysterious food factory.
Resident Evil Requiem is now available worldwide, marking the ninth mainline entry in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise.
The game launches today on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GeForce NOW. Set 30 years after the Raccoon City Incident, the story returns players to the ruins of a city that defined the series’ legacy.
This time, players follow two protagonists: newcomer Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst investigating a string of mysterious deaths tied to her mother’s murder, and returning fan favorite Leon S. Kennedy. As their paths converge at the center of a new outbreak, both must confront the lingering trauma of Raccoon City and uncover the truth behind the incident that changed the world.
First-person or third-person
For the first time in the series, players can freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, blending immersive horror with more dynamic action. Multiple difficulty settings are available, including a Casual mode with aim assist and a Standard (Classic) mode that reintroduces the Ink Ribbon save system while playing as Grace.
Editions available
Resident Evil Requiem is available in Standard and Deluxe editions. The Deluxe edition includes five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two charms, and additional bonus content. A Premium Steelbook Edition bundles the Deluxe content with a limited-edition lenticular card, available while supplies last.
Capcom is also celebrating the launch with a slate of collaborations and collectibles. These include a themed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, the franchise’s first-ever amiibo figures of Grace and Leon arriving July 30, 2026, limited-edition watches designed with Hamilton, a one-of-a-kind Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT created as Leon’s in-game vehicle, and 1/6 scale collectible figures launching this fall.
Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy
To mark the series’ 30th anniversary, the Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy orchestral concert series will tour Japan, North America, and Europe later this year. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition also arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 today, alongside a Generation Pack bundle exclusive to the platform.
With a return to Raccoon City and a new chapter in survival horror underway, Resident Evil Requiem ushers in what Capcom calls a new era for the iconic franchise.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Tales of Berseria Remastered is out now. It’s available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The remaster brings back the 2016 action RPG with visual and quality-of-life upgrades tailored for current-generation platforms. A new launch trailer accompanies the release. It offers a fresh look at Velvet’s journey, her party members, and her fateful clash with Altorius.
In celebration of the launch, fans in Southeast Asia can join an exclusive giveaway for a chance to win signed memorabilia from their favorite cast member. Details are available via Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia’s official Facebook and Instagram pages. A special video featuring the voice cast has also been released as part of the festivities.
A revenge story returns
Originally released in 2016, Tales of Berseria stood out as the first entry in the long-running franchise to feature a solo female protagonist. Players step into the role of Velvet. Her once gentle nature gives way to a burning desire for revenge after the death of her younger brother.
The remastered edition preserves the emotional weight of that story while refining the experience for modern hardware. Players can now toggle enemy encounters in fields and dungeons and view clearer destination icons for smoother navigation. The familiar Grade Shop is also unlocked from the start, allowing for a more flexible playthrough.
More than 70 pieces of DLC from the original release are included, ranging from character outfits inspired by previous Tales titles to helpful equipment for early adventures.
Game editions and bonuses
Tales of Berseria Remastered is available in both physical and digital formats. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, a Battle BGM pack, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Super Growth Support Herb Set.
Early purchasers and pre-order customers receive the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, which includes Apple Gel x10, Grape Gel x10, Life Bottle x10, and Panacea Bottle x10.
Physical copies also feature a reversible inlay with two different cover designs.
The tenth generation of Pokémon is here! Kicking off the franchise’s celebration for thirty successful years, The Pokémon Company announced the next mainline games: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves.
The announcement trailer started with a nostalgic reminiscing of a Pikachu across all the different generations over the years. A sudden knock on the door breaks the protagonist’s reminiscing. At the door are two Pikachu dressed in vacation clothes, standing outside a beach house on stilts.
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves isn’t just another trip to another roaring urban-to-rural region. Rather, the generation’s yet-unnamed region wants you to take a vacation in a place inspired by Southeast Asia.
Because of its tropical locale, a lot of the Pokémon featured are more nature- and animal-based. You won’t see a lot of the newer creatures inspired by objects here.
The region will also have a variety of biomes including a forest, a beach, and even an underground volcanic section. And, making a comeback for the first time in years, there will seemingly be an underwater biome filled with aquatic Pokémon.
Highlighting the new generation are three new starter Pokémon: Browt, the Grass-type bird Pokémon; Pombon, the Fire-type dog Pokémon; and Gecqua, the Water-type gecko Pokémon.
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
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