Sony has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated State of Play event will take place on February 12, 2025. After days of speculation, the company announced that the live broadcast will begin at 2 PM PT, 5 PM ET, and 11 PM CET on February 12, with a 7 AM JST start time on February 13. The event will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch, with commentary available in both English and Japanese.
The presentation is expected to run for over 40 minutes, featuring a diverse lineup of game updates from studios worldwide. While Sony has not revealed the full details, leaks and rumors have already generated significant excitement. Below is a summary of key announcements that are either rumored or expected to be revealed during the broadcast:
Leaked and Expected Announcements For February 12 State of Play
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Astro Bot Bundle
A leak from Billbil-kun suggests that Sony may reveal a special PS5 bundle featuring Astro Bot. This could be one of the announcements during the event. -
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Recent reports indicate that Death Stranding 2, subtitled On the Beach, has been rated in South Korea. Kojima was also recently seen editing a trailer for the game. -
Dungeons & Dragons: Neverwinter Nights 2 – Enhanced Edition
A leaked SteamDB listing hints at an enhanced or remastered edition of Neverwinter Nights 2. Given Aspyr’s past appearances at State of Play, fans are hopeful for more details. -
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
A leaked PlayStation Store page was spotted for the game when it is still not announced for PS4/PS5. -
Hell Is Us
Leaks from a Microsoft Store listing have reportedly revealed the release date, pricing, pre-order bonuses, and deluxe edition content for Hell Is Us. -
Lost Soul Aside
The official PlayStation account recently retweeted an announcement about Lost Soul Aside, confirming that more news is on the way. -
Metal Eden
While details remain scarce, social media activity and updates on the game’s official website suggest that Metal Eden is in development, with more information likely to be shared during the event. -
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
A leaked trailer from the PlayStation Store has already revealed that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set for release on August 28, 2025. -
Silent Hill f
The game was recently rated in South Korea, suggesting that Silent Hill f is approaching an official announcement.
Additional Rumors and Speculation
Beyond these leaks, other rumors are adding to the anticipation. Jez Corden has hinted that Hellblade 2 could be coming to PS5 soon, potentially making an appearance at State of Play. A new report also suggests that the next God of War installment will focus on a young Kratos returning to Greece, and exploring his relationship with Zeus. This contradicts earlier speculation about an Egyptian setting and hints at a prequel or reboot.
There are also rumors of a remastered version of the original God of War trilogy, possibly set for a March 2025 announcement to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary. Additionally, speculation surrounding a Days Gone remaster continues to grow, further fueling excitement for the event.