Not one to be left in the dust, PlayStation announced only yesterday that they would be holding a new State of Play presentation to unofficially (or officially, who knows) kick off Summer Games Fest. 521g3d
Sony promised around forty minutes of news and updates from a selection of games coming to the PS5, with a selection of games from creators around the globe.
I’m writing this a day prior, manifesting something new and exciting from Capcom and maybe even Konami too, but read on to see how the announcements played out.
The game will follow a younger Bond, during his early years as he earns the coveted codename. It features guns, cars and girls which is arguably the three core tenets of a Bond game. It’s out in 2026.
The collection brings together literally EVERY version of the first four Mortal Kombat games with full rollback netcode. Even the shitty handheld ports get their time too. It’s out in 2025.
It’s a recreation of the 1997 original, with both an enhanced version with improvements and a faithful recreation of the original game. It’s out in September for both PS4 and PS5.
This one isn’t my bag but I am so happy for those who were keen for this. There will be a dedicated State of Play with a gameplay deep dive in July.
It’s not Marvel vs. Capcom, but it’s a very fast-paced 4v4 tag fighter that features a very vibrant art style. It’s called Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and it’s scheduled for release in 2026. You can think of it as Marvel vs. Capcom, but without the Capcom.
It looks as melodically satisfying as the previous games and will have PSVR2 too. It looks as stylish as Tetris Effect, the team’s last game. It’s out in the American fall of 2025.
The game is a brand new action IP from Capcom that has you carrying a (maybe) cybernetic girl across a lunar base in what Capcom is calling a unique blend of action and strategy. You essentially control a soldier AND the young girl named Diana. It’s still on track for 2026.
A frenetic blend of ultraviolence and science fiction, the game looks like one for the fans of No More Heroes and the like. It’s out in 2026.
The game has you playing as a Japanese schoolgirl and, in a twist for the franchise, entirely taking place outside of Silent Hill. I think it looks pretty great for a new direction in the franchise. It’s out in September too.
The game is channelling Castlevania in the best way possible but takes place before the events of the original game. It’s called Bloodstained: The Castle Engagement.
I feel like these are announced every few months but here’s another one. It’s out on October 3rd 2025.
It looks like an Octodad vibe where you control a character who has to pee, except you control both legs independently. Very dynamic. It’s out in September.
You play as a hero named Hiro, which is clever, but you have a cool ability to fold things.
The game is essentially Ninja Gaiden, except made by the people who brought us Blasphemous. It looks bloody and frenetic which is all you can ask for from a Ninja Gaiden game. It’s out on July 31st.
It even has a demo out today. The final game will be available in November.
Look I am excited for this but I feel like we’ve been talking about it for twelve years with a trailer at every showcase. It’s still on track for an August release.
The game will have the same fast-paced action you’ve come to expect from the team behind games like Nioh and Ninja Gaiden, but it has you playing as an up-and-coming Shogun. It’s out in 2026, but there is a demo available today too.
VERY dynamic.
Developed in collaboration with Eidos Montreal, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is a VR reimagining of the game. It’s being handled by the Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine devs, so you know it’s good.
The game is a multiplayer story. That’s all I know. Needless to say that my tide is low. It’s out in 2026.
If you like the ocean, then PlayStation has a few games for you this showcase. This one is a voyage-themed free-to-play RPG. Not for me, but if you’re one who’s severely dehydrated, I am sure you will like these watery games. It’s also out in 2026.
Of all the watery games shown in this aquatically themed block of announcements, this is the one I am most excited for. It’s out in August.
The content update drops at July 10th and will feature five brand new levels being added to the Vicious Void Galaxy. And, of course, brand new Special Bots to rescue.