The PlayStation State of Play for June 2025 unveiled an impressive 25 new game releases and updates for PS5, PS4, PSVR2, and other platforms, showcasing a vibrant mix of first-party and third-party titles. From reimagined classics to bold new IPs, the event highlighted PlayStation’s commitment to diverse gaming experiences across genres. This article details all announced games and spotlights the standout title of the presentation, exploring its significance and the broader impact of the showcase.
Most Notable Game
The most notable game from the June 2025 State of Play is Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a remastered version of the 1997 strategy masterpiece that has garnered a devoted cult following.
Why Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles?
- Final Fantasy Tactics, originally released in 1997, is a tactical RPG set in the richly crafted Ivalice universe. Its isometric, grid-based combat system requires strategic planning, with a job system allowing characters to switch between roles like Knight, Black Mage, or Dragoon, each with unique abilities. This depth, combined with a sprawling narrative of political intrigue, betrayal, and class warfare centered on protagonist Ramza Beoulve, creates a compelling experience. The story’s mature themes, exploring power and morality, resonated deeply with players, setting it apart from typical RPGs of its era.
- The game’s cult status stems from its challenging gameplay and replayability. The job system encourages experimentation, with countless combinations for party customization, making every playthrough unique. Its narrative, often compared to Game of Thrones for its complexity, captivated players with morally gray characters and unexpected plot twists. Despite modest initial sales compared to Final Fantasy VII, its critical acclaim and word-of-mouth popularity grew over time, amplified by the 2007 PSP port, War of the Lions, which added cutscenes and refined dialogue. Fans on X frequently cite its unmatched storytelling and strategic depth as reasons for its enduring love.
- The remaster includes an enhanced version with fully voiced dialogue, updated UI, graphical improvements, and a new “Squire” difficulty for accessibility, alongside the classic 1997 version with the War of the Lions translation. This dual approach appeals to both new players and loyal fans.
- Releasing on September 30, 2025, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, its wide accessibility amplifies its impact.
Other Notable Contenders
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls: A Marvel-themed 4v4 fighter from Arc System Works and PlayStation Studios is exciting, but its 2026 release and limited gameplay details temper its immediate impact.
Ghost of Yōtei: As a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, it carries significant hype, but its brief showcase and upcoming July 2025 deep dive make it less prominent here.
007: First Light: IO Interactive’s James Bond game promises a fresh take, but its 2026 release and limited details reduce its current spotlight.
Silent Hill f: The horror game’s September 2025 release is compelling, but it lacks the nostalgic weight of Final Fantasy Tactics.
Nioh 3: With a demo available now, it’s notable, but its niche appeal is narrower than the widespread anticipation for Final Fantasy Tactics.
List of All Games from PlayStation State of Play June 2025
- 1. Lumines Arise
Developer: Enhance and Monstars
Release Date: Fall 2025
Platforms: PS5, PSVR2, PC
Description: A psychedelic puzzle game in the Lumines series, with a free demo planned for summer 2025. - 2. Pragmata
Developer: Capcom
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Description: A sci-fi third-person action game featuring a spaceman and a child named Diana, with initial gameplay revealed. - 3. Cairn
Developer: The Game Bakers
Release Date: November 5, 2025
Platforms: PS5, PC
Description: A mountain-climbing adventure with a demo available now. - 4. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
Developer: Digital Eclipse and NetherRealm Studios
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Description: A collection of arcade, console, and handheld versions of Mortal Kombat 1-4. - 5. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Developer: Konami
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Description: A remastered Metal Gear Solid 3 with a new trailer showing the Snake vs. Monkey minigame and teasing Metal Gear Solid Online. - 6. Baby Steps
Developer: Bennett Foddy, Devolver Digital
Release Date: September 8, 2025
Platforms: PS5, PC
Description: A humorous walking simulator with quirky mechanics. - 7. Hirogami
Developer: Not specified
Release Date: September 3, 2025
Platforms: PS5
Description: A 3D action platformer inspired by Japanese origami art. - 8. Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
Developer: Not specified
Release Date: September 5, 2025
Platforms: PS5
Description: An arcade golf game featuring Pac-Man as a playable character. - 9. Sea of Remnants
Developer: NetEase, Joker Studio
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5
Description: A swashbuckling RPG with a looping death-and-rebirth narrative. - 10. Sword of the Sea
Developer: Giant Squid Studios
Release Date: August 19, 2025
Platforms: PS5, included in PS Plus Game Catalog
Description: A skateboarding-style adventure from the developers of Abzu. - 11. 007: First Light
Developer: IO Interactive
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5
Description: A James Bond action-adventure featuring a young Bond, with more details at IO Interactive’s Showcase. - 12. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
Developer: Arc System Works, PlayStation Studios
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5, PC
Description: A 4v4 Marvel-themed fighting game with characters like Doctor Doom and Storm. - 13. Ghost of Yōtei
Developer: Sucker Punch Studios
Release Date: October 2, 2025
Platforms: PS5
Description: A sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, with a dedicated State of Play planned for July 2025. - 14. Silent Hill f
Developer: Konami
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Description: A horror game set in 1960s Japan with a terrifying new trailer. - 15. Nioh 3
Developer: Team Ninja
Release Date: Early 2026
Platforms: PS5
Description: The third Nioh game, Hegemony, with a demo available now. - 16. Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow
Developer: Not specified
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PSVR2
Description: A VR revival of the stealth-action Thief franchise. - 17. Tides of Tomorrow
Developer: Not specified (developer behind Road 96)
Release Date: February 24, 2026
Platforms: PS5
Description: A narrative multiplayer game. - 18. Astro Bot (Free Update)
Developer: Team Asobi
Release Date: Later in June 2025
Platforms: PS5
Description: A free update with five new levels and Special Bots, including a Ghost of Yōtei-themed Bot. - 19. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement
Developer: Not specified
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5
Description: A 2D Castlevania-inspired game. - 20. Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Developer: Bandai Namco
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Description: A turn-based JRPG with a Persona-like aesthetic. - 21. Romeo is a Dead Man
Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture
Release Date: 2026
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Description: A sci-fi action game from Suda51 about an FBI agent tracking criminals across spacetime. - 22. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Developer: Dotemu, The Game Kitchen
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
Description: A new Ninja Gaiden entry. - 23. FBC: Firebreak
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Release Date: June 17, 2025
Platforms: PS5, included in PS Plus Game Catalog
Description: A Control universe spin-off. - 24. PS Plus Classics Catalog Additions
Titles: Deus Ex, Twisted Metal 3 and 4, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, Myst, Riven
Release Date: June and July 2025
Platforms: PS5, PS4 (via PS Plus Premium)
Description: Classic games added to the PS Plus Classics Catalog.
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