To not be unnoticed of the gaming festivities this week, PlayStation hosted its newest State of Play stream on Wednesday, giving PS5 house owners a sneak peek at among the video games set to reach within the coming months. It’s been a little bit of a dry spell for PlayStation exclusives, however within the aftermath of this occasion, it’s clear that 2025 and 2026 could have lots to supply.
In the event you missed it, it is likely to be price rewatching the practically 50-minute dwell stream, however beneath, we’ve rounded up all the most essential bulletins and trailers from the stream, together with the Ultimate Fantasy Techniques remaster and a brand new Marvel preventing sport.
Lumines returns
Top-of-the-line rhythm puzzle video games returns this fall with Lumines Come up. The sequence began on the PSP 20 years in the past, and after an extended break, it’s again with a pulse-pounding new soundtrack, new options, and over 30 phases to beat.
Pragmata isn’t useless
After years of silence, Capcom lastly confirmed us extra gameplay footage from its sci-fi action-adventure sport Pragmata, which is now slated to hit PS5 in 2026. The 2 protagonists, Hugh and Diana, must work collectively to return to Earth alive.
Grasshopper unveils Romeo is a Lifeless Man
If the trailer for Romeo is a Lifeless Man instantly had you considering of No Extra Heroes, there’s purpose for that. That is the newest title from Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda51, which haven’t launched a sport since 2021’s No Extra Heroes III. Coming subsequent 12 months, Romeo is a Lifeless Man stars the titular Romeo as FBI Area-Time particular agent “Lifeless Man,” tasked with searching fugitives by area and time together with his array of weapons and swords.
Ultimate Fantasy Techniques will get remastered
No, it’s not the Ultimate Fantasy 9 remake I’d been anticipated, however Ultimate Fantasy Techniques – The Ivalice Chronicles is likely to be the subsequent neatest thing. Launching September 30, this re-release of the 1997 technique hit comprises each the traditional model of the sport and an enhanced model with voiced dialogue, an up to date UI, higher graphics, and extra.
Mission Defiant is PlayStation’s first battle stick
Sony made a battle stick! In 2026, Sony plans to launch its first wi-fi battle stick, which has been dubbed Mission Defiant. Sony says that it options “toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (sq., circle, and octagon) for the stick, buttons with mechanical switches, and a contact pad just like the one discovered on the DualSense wi-fi controller.”
Nioh 3 introduces “Ninja” fashion
Nioh has lengthy been probably the most spectacular rivals to FromSoftware’s Darkish Souls sequence, and on Wednesday, followers realized that one other entry is within the works. Nioh 3 provides extra open areas for a larger sense of exploration, a fast-paced new “Ninja” preventing fashion, and new motion for the extra acquainted “Samurai” fashion. Plus, there’s a demo accessible proper now.
Thief appears to be like excellent for VR
The Thief reboot on PS4 was one of many first video games I reviewed for BGR, and it holds a delicate spot in my coronary heart to at the present time. Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow occurs to be the primary entry within the sequence since that 2014 sport, and because the title suggests, it’s bringing the immersive stealth simulation gameplay of Thief to digital actuality for the primary time.
Ghost of Yotei will get its personal State of Play
We didn’t be taught something new in regards to the Ghost of Tsushima sequel Ghost of Yotei right now, however we are going to quickly sufficient, as PlayStation will host a gameplay deep dive for the sport in July forward of the sport’s launch date on October 2, 2025.
Discover Bond’s origins in 007 First Gentle
From the builders of Hitman comes a brand new third-person motion sport exploring the reimagined origins of James Bond. Within the sport, Bond is simply 26 years previous and has but to grow to be the suave, exceptional spy you understand from the films.
Marvel’s new anime-inspired preventing sport
Arc System Works, a developer greatest recognized for 2D preventing video games like Responsible Gear and BlazBlue, is getting its shot to make a Marvel preventing sport. Marvel Tōkon: Combating Souls is a brand new 4v4 tag crew fighter that brings an anime twist to the Marvel Universe. Thus far, the roster contains Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Physician Doom, Storm, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Ghost Rider, however Arc says there are many secrets and techniques left to share sooner or later.
