The next PlayStation State of Play live stream is happening imminently, and there’s likely to be a lot to get excited about.
In its announcement of the event, Sony promised more than 40 minutes of “news and updates on great games coming to PS5”, which is plenty of time to include our first look at a bunch of titles.
We’re jumping on the hype train for this State of Play and really hoping to see some firm release dates, exciting updates, and hopefully a surprise or two throughout. As the event gets closer, we’ll also be sharing info on what’s rumored to make an appearance as well as what we hope might be shown – be it calculated guesses or wild long shots.
PlayStation State of Play February 2025 – start time and where to watch
Cutting to the important bit right now, ahead of time: today’s State of Play start time is 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET and will be broadcast on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
You can tune in to the YouTube stream below.
Our predictions for today’s State of Play
We think today’s State of Play could be a good one, and there are already a few games that keep coming up in conversation here at TechRadar Gaming. Here are a few things and specific games, in brief, that we predict will turn up:
- A new trailer and release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
- Another trailer for Death Stranding 2 and maybe a release date
- Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered to get a promo before release this week
- More hype about Monster Hunter Wilds
- A trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign
- An update on Marathon
- Something from Sony Santa Monica
- At least one, maybe two, surprises
Anyway, we’ll be keeping this page ticking over with all the latest news and predictions throughout the day in the build-up to the show – so keep it right here for everything State of Play.
Hello there! Welcome to our live build-up coverage of tonight’s State of Play presentation. We’re well and truly on the hype and excitement train ahead of the show and will be logging all the news, rumors, and our own predictions here as we race toward show time.
First, let’s get to the important details of tonight’s show, the State of Play start time, and where it’s being broadcast.
As per Sony’s own PlayStation Blog, today’s February State of Play will begin at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET tonight (February 12). This translates as 7am JST or 9am AEDST on February 13 for folks living in those regions.
In terms of where you can watch it, the show will be broadcast on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Simple!
What about the potential importance of a February PlayStation State of Play show? Is it usually in Sony’s schedule?
Well, simply put, yes – though the company has mixed it up occasionally with what it shows. Looking back over the past few years, there’s regularly been a State of Play presentation in February or March time – but of varying length and focus.
For example, last February we had a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth State of Play in early February dedicated to that one game, but that followed a late January State of Play which showed off loads of games. In 2023, we had a ‘normal’ State of Play show too.
All in all, thus, this State of Play fits with Sony’s schedule which explains the level of expectation around it. We’re hoping that the content of the show delivers, as that’s the ultimate pudding of proof with these events…
So, the big question: what do we think we’ll actually see tonight?
Sony is promising more than 40 minutes of a show that will “celebrate a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world”, which is nice and vague.
We’re going to start sharing some info on what we can probably expect – absolute certainty isn’t a thing, but some things are easier to predict right now, of course – as well as thoughts on what we really want Sony to show off…
Prediction: A release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater?
This one feels like a safe bet. It’s been a while in the works, and it even maintained a 2024 release date officially for a long while.
However, that aside, the recent apparent leak of a new Metal Gear Solid 3 remake trailer which confirmed an August 2025 release date seems like made for a State of Play presentation. We reported on the apparent leak of that trailer and release date recently, so it feels like the safe money is on this appearing in today’s show.
For PlayStation fans of a certain age, myself included, this is a remake to get really excited about; a new version of one of the best games ever made? This is one not to be missed.
Prediction: More Death Stranding 2: On the Beach news?
To continue the playing it safe approach, this also seems like a solid bet. Hideo Kojima’s next game has been a feature at previous State of Play presentations and it feels like we’re gathering pace toward a release window given the time that has passed since a last update, and the fact that Kojima looks to have confirmed more Death Stranding 2 details will be revealed at a SXSW 2025 panel next month.
Therefore could we see a new trailer or a gameplay reveal in tonight’s State of Play? I’d say it’s not a bad prediction at all, though I’m not sure about a release date reveal just yet for some reason.
Prediction: a last look at Monster Hunter Wilds before release
We can also look to confirmed upcoming releases for some clue as to what might be shown in the State of Play later.
I’m specifically looking at Monster Hunter Wilds which releases just around the corner on February 28. We’ve seen a fair bit of the game recently given its Beta sessions and the hands-on previews that were published this week, but I reckon we could see one last hype-y trailer for the game on PS5 during today’s State of Play.
Prediction: A last promo for Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered before releasing this week
On the topic of upcoming releases and safe best, we’ve also got Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered releasing this week (February 14) too which Sony may well want to highlight one last time.
Lara Croft is a PlayStation icon, after all, so celebrating this remastered trilogy with a last trailer before launch is not a bad guess.
It’d be very safe, but that might well account for a couple of minutes later today…
Prediction: What about hardware?
I really don’t think we’ll see new hardware announced, but it wouldn’t be out of the question to see new PS5 Slim bundles announced – and a recent leak did suggest that an Astro Bot PS5 Slim bundle was on its way soon…
This would be both a welcome bundle and one that makes sense. It’d be welcome as it would provide an excellent starting point for those looking to dive into PS5 for the first time, team the console and brilliant DualSense controller with a game that truly makes the most of both, and to the latter, it’d also make sense for Sony to build a bundle around what’s largely regarded as its new poster boy.
I reckon this could well be a hardware addition to the State of Play.
Might we get a final look at AC Shadows before release?
Returning to upcoming game Sony might want to give a final push for, Assassin’s Creed Shadows could be a good candidate for a final trailer or promo before its release on March 20.
The latest in Ubisoft’s behemoth stealth action series, Shadows has certainly got fans intrigued and talking; I personally came away from my hands-on preview in Quebec optimistic about the game and eager to try get stuck into the Feudal Japan setting and the story of Naoe and Yasuke.
Prediction: A look at Pirating in Hawaii
Oh! And speaking of yet another upcoming release we might get another look at or promotion for; Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii comes out next week on PS5 and PS4 so that would also be a prime candidate for a show-off in the State of Play today!
What about Marathon, or a something else from Bungie?
There’s growing hope that we might see something from Bungie during this State of Play too. Marathon was revealed a while ago and we’ve heard nothing in the meantime so this could be a good time to update fans on how development of that is going as Bungie tries to replicate the live service success of Destiny 2.
Hope: A Ghost of Yotei trailer or even release date
This is a long shot but I would love it if Sony included a Ghost of Yotei release date bombshell in the State of Play later. It’s a flagship game from a flagship studio, and it’s got to be one of the most anticipated upcoming PS5 exclusives now.
I can’t wait to get my teeth into it, whenever it comes out, but I’ll be hoping for a release date – heck, even another trailer or a snippet of game play will do – to tide me over.
Big Hope: Now or never for Bloodborne?
It wouldn’t be a Stae of Play without Bloodborne hype and hope. My colleague, Rhys Wood, has some thoughts on that in the context of tonight’s presentation
“Today’s State of Play showcase lines up suspiciously close to Bloodborne‘s 10th anniversary, which will be March 24, 2025, in the US. As a result, fans of the FromSoftware RPG (myself included) have been howling Vicar Amelia style for even just a crumb of acknowledgment.
Obviously, the big win here would be a PS5 remaster or even a potential PC port of Bloodborne. The original game is playable on PS5 via backwards compatibility, but it remains stuck at a choppy 30 frames per second – hardly a reasonable fate for what many consider to be one of the greatest PlayStation games of all time. Should the State of Play come and go without any kind of Bloodborne announcement, it’s hard to say if or when the game will get its next big chance. Hopefully, Sony is able to wake us from this accursed dream for good.”
Rhys Wood, Hardware Editor
Returning to Monster Hunter Wilds for just a moment – while I think of it – don’t forget to check out our hands-on preview of the game in which Rhys says the game has made “monster hunting more thrilling and engaging than ever before”.
Massive longshot hope: An update on more 30th Anniversary stock
Returning to hardware – and it’s a huge longshot, I know – but what a banger of a move it would be for Sony to reveal that actually, yes, it was holding big restocks of the excellent 30th Anniversary Collection and it’s going to be dropping imminently. What a time to be alive that would be.
As I say, it’s a massive longshot, but Sony would be on the verge of foolish if it ignored how popular the hardware was and is, so any more stock would be very well received – and sell like hot cakes.
Sony has seemingly going back on its original word that the retro PS5 themes would be temporary, so why not take a similar approach and confirm the existence and release more of those sweet, sweet retro-gray units…
Prediction: Some trailers for Xbox games on PlayStation
My colleague Dash has got some thoughts on a potentially seismic inclusion into a Sony State of Play show: trailers for Xbox games coming to PlayStation.
“It looks like Microsoft is fully embracing its new multi-platform strategy. We recently learned that Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5 this year and I expect a trailer for it to show up tonight. I also wouldn’t be shocked if more trailers for Xbox games are on the menu too, maybe one confirming a future port of upcoming games Avowed or South of Midnight.
We could also see some older games revealed for PS5, like the long-rumored Halo: The Master Chief Collection port or an updated collection of Gears of War games.”
Dash Wood, Hardware Writer
As an extension of what Dash has said there, personally, I’d love a trailer announcing that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to PS5.
It’s a game that I earmarked replaying immediately when rumors first started swirling about Xbox games coming to PS5 and I can’t wait to jump back in.
It looks and sounds fantastic, is hard-hitting, deeply interesting and impactful, and there’s a certain seductiveness to the bleakness of the Hellblade series that I’m a big fan of. Plus, it’s a compact game, and I reckon it’d look even more spectacular on my PS5 Pro too.
PlayStation State of Play start time reminder!
With a little over four hours to go until the February State of Play starts, it’s worth a reminder as to when it kicks off and where you can watch it.
Today’s State of Play start time is 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET and will be broadcast on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels which we’ve linked to here.
We’ve got high hopes for this presentation so make sure you get in position early and strap in.
Prediction: PS5 gets a date with Indy
On the theme of Team Green games crossing the divide, there is one that we definitely know is coming but haven’t got a release date for yet: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
The PS5 release of this game was confirmed for ‘Spring 2025’ at the end of last year, but I reckon today’s State of Play is the perfect time for developer MachineGames to confirm the release date of the game on PS5, and show off some details about the bespoke features it’ll get from the console such as anything to do with the DualSense controller, or even PS5 Pro enhancements.
Given ‘Spring 2025’ – and we have to assume that it’s northern hemisphere spring – is right around the corner, just days away really if March is the first month of the season, then now is the perfect time to show Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5 and confirm a release date.
Hope: PS5 Pro console covers get revealed
One of my personal hopes is that PS5 Pro console covers are revealed.
Console covers, or face plates if you prefer, are an established accessory in the PS5 family now so there’s no mystery to them that Sony needs to cling to. And with so many other accessories coming in different colorways – that a lot of PS5 Pro owners will own, I’d wager – tonight’s State of Play feels like a fitting time for a flashy video confirming them, and hopefully revealing that they can be purchased soon. Three months after the console’s release seems like a decent enough time to have to ‘wait’ as well.
OK, I’m off out for delicious burgers now with some friends but will be returning later for the presentation and to cover it moment to moment!
My colleague Jake is going to take over and guide you through our State of Play live build-up coverage for the next little while.
Catch you all in a bit!
Hello there, Jacob Krol – US Managing Editor, News – taking over for a bit, and the anticipation for today’s PlayStation State of Play is certainly continuing to build up. As a reminder, it’ll kick off at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET – just a few hours away.
Hope: More DLC is announced for Astro Bot
I’m equally as eager to see if we get console covers for the PS5 Pro as Rob is, but I’m also hoping Sony sheds some light on potential future expansions for Astro Bot during today’s live stream. Whether it’s paid DLC or a free set, it would be great to see what other directions the title goes in.
The first expansion – Building Speed– was free and landed in October as a speed running level. It also got four follow-ups, and now, a few months after that, it seems like the time is ripe. Just like Astro’s Playroom, Astro Bot has become somewhat of a fan favorite and equally engaging.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed, PlayStation speaks to this during the State of Play.
Hope: Some decent PSVR 2 news!
While we’re not expecting console news, there is the chance PlayStation speaks to more titles for the PSVR 2. The tease for State of Play doesn’t specifically mention the accessory, well, VR headset for the PS5 consoles; it only says announcements and updates for “great games coming to PS5.”
Still, it would be nice to see some additions in terms of titles and compatibility with the headset, though. It has a long list currently, and TechRadar’s own ranking puts Gran Turismo 7 at the very top of it, but it’s clear that Sony is still invested in the PSVR 2. Especially in it as a platform of sorts for both its own PS5 consoles as well as PCs at large.
Prediction: The recent outage isn’t mentioned
One thing I wouldn’t expect to be discussed today is this past weekend’s PlayStation Network Outage. The company has already apologized for the interruption, which lasted about 24 hours, and is providing PS Plus subscribers with an extra five days of their memberships.
If anything, the attention will turn to what’s next in terms of content, and that’s all about games and potentially some hardware enhancements for the existing console line-up.
The timing, though, is certainly unique for this State of Play.
With that, I’m signing off to make some popcorn for later!
Hello gamers!
Hardware Writer Dash here, logging on to keep you up to date with all the latest. I’ve been covering PlayStation for years (including for the UK’s own PlayStation magazine!), so know exactly what makes a great State of Play.
I’m hoping that tonight will be an all timer, so use this time to get some snacks and a nice warm blanket ready for later.
With that out of the way, here’s a photo of me in a funny hat.
Time check!
In case you need a little refresher, the State of Play will kick off at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET later today. That means there’s just two hours to go until the big event. It’s set to last over 40 minutes, so make sure to pencil some free time in your calendar.
A new Digimon game may have leaked
Eagle-eyed gamers on social media spotted some now-deleted GameStop listings for what seems to be a new Digimon game titled Digimon Story: Time Stranger.
There were listings for both PS5 and Xbox Series X versions, so it’s possible that it will be officially unveiled tonight. Given the timing of the appearance of these listings, I would say that it’s very likely!
Although I’m far from the biggest Digimon fan, I know that the Pokemon-like series has a very, very loyal following that will now be watching the State of Play closely for further news…
Expect a new trailer for Lost Soul Aside
The answer is « yes ».February 11, 2025
Lost Soul Aside is one Sony published game that might have flown under your radar up to this point. This stylish action-adventure game from Chinese developer Ultizero Games looks like a pretty good time and is set to come to PS5, PS4, and PC.
Everything I’ve seen so far suggests that it has some impressive graphics and slick melee combat system that looks almost like a soulslike take on something like Devil May Cry.
Yesterday the developer posted a cryptic teaser to X / Twitter just an hour after the news of the upcoming State of Play dropped. “The answer is yes”, they said – presumably in reply to the imagined question ‘will Lost Soul Aside be in the State of Play?’
We’ll have to wait and see but, as a Sony published title, I would be shocked if it’s not at least mentioned.
Prediction: Clash of the heist shooters?
There are two big co-op heist shooters on the horizon: Den of Wolves and Sony’s Fairgame$. Although the former hasn’t yet been confirmed for PS5, I’m willing to bet that at least one, and potentially even both, of these two games will show up tonight.
Fairgame$ was first revealed back in May 2023, so the time feels right for another trailer – hopefully with our first substantial look at gameplay. Could the title be releasing this year? I don’t think it’s likely given Sony’s apparent hesitancy around live-service games as of late, but I do think some news is needed soon to keep us all from forgetting about it.
As for Den of Wolves, developer 10 Chambers has confirmed that PC early access is on the way at some point in the future. I think that it might even be this year and, if that is indeed the case, then now would be a good time to reveal a console version.
Prediction: PS portal cloud streaming rolls out in full
Sony recently offered PS Portal owners the chance to participate in a beta for cloud streaming on the remote play handheld. It allows you to stream PS5 games via the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog, which massively increases the utility of the peripheral and goes a long way to address its reliance on the PS5 system, which has definitely been a turn off for some.
It works well but is still only in beta and requires you to enable a special setting in order to access it. Tonight, I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony begins to roll out that functionality to all users after a run down of the feature in the State of Play. The PS Portal has been selling like hotcakes, so I expect it to be at something of a focus for the company going forward.
Get that browser window ready!
If you head over to the PlayStation YouTube channel (or use the handy embedded video above) you can tune in to the broadcast ahead of time to make sure that you don’t miss it. There’s nothing happening on screen quite yet, but YouTube does provide a handy countdown and even the option to receive a browser notification when it begins.
The stream also has a chat room though, as a general rule of thumb, I would avoid paying too much attention to it. Dipping in there for a moment, I could see that lots of fans have been voicing their desires for more info on Grand Theft Auto 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and even a potential Days Gone remake or remaster.
Time check!
There are just under thirty minutes to go until all that delicious State of Play goodness starts to pour right into our eager eyeballs! If you have any chores that you want to get out of the way before the live stream begins, then now is the time to do them but make sure that you’re quick about it.
This last half hour is also a good opportunity to stock up on snacks and drinks that you might want during the stream. Remember, it’s over 40 minutes long and you probably don’t want to spend that time hungry. Me? I’m nibbling on some Pringles Extra Hot in the Smokin’ BBQ Ribs flavor – a pretty formidable gaming snack that I picked up earlier today in anticipation of the event.
PlayStation fans share some last minute predictions (and jokes) on social media
Many PlayStation fans have flocked to X / Twitter to share some last minute predictions ahead of the stream.
More than any other game, I’ve seen loads of users on my timeline crying out for any kind of update on the highly anticipated Kingdom Hearts 4.
Kingdom Hearts 4 better be shown at the state of play today or else I’m never gaming ever again. (This is a lie.)February 12, 2025
state of play.. all i care abt rn is kh4February 12, 2025
That potential new Digimon game that I mentioned earlier has also turned some heads…
every possibility Time Stranger won’t be in the state of play but this may be the most anticipated I’ve been for a gameing stream in a whileFebruary 12, 2025
And, of course, plenty of people have been taking the chance to crack jokes about everything from a dreaded second Horizon Zero Dawn remake to the slim chance of a new Sly Cooper game. Very funny guys.