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[James Sawyer Ford]

We usually get a February state of play, so I'm curious what people expect for this year.

Expectations:

• Something new to see from either Death Stranding 2 or Ghost of Yotei. It's been 1 year since DS2's last trailer, and nearly 6 months for Ghost of Yotei. I'm not expecting both, but it would be nice to see at least one of them show up. I fear that some of them are coming in so hot they don't want to show anything off until maybe June.
• The rollout of information regarding Marathon is strange, they gave us an update a few months ago but it's hard to know if it's still a ways off from being shown. It's possible, although I'm more doubtful we'll see anything since it sounds like the art assets still aren't finalized.
• Horizon MMO - this game has been in development for ages and job listings show it's ready to ship pretty soon (this year). Seems like they're going to have to push this game out to the market, regardless of how well it does. Hopefully not another Concord situation and the game is more appealing with some interesting hooks.
• Some third party announcements of course, I am not sure if I expect to see a new Resident Evil trailer until June, so I'm guessing we'll get more lower-key announcements from third party partnerships.
• Indiana Jones Spring Release date + Pro enhancements + Pre-Orders

Wishlist:

• I've been hoping on this one for ages, but how about AstroBot Rescue Mission for PSVR2 and also available on PC? VR is too niche and this game is way too good to have it limited to PSVR1 only. It's insane that it's not yet ported. I understand the team has been busy with Astro Bot, but they've probably had quite a few months to develop a port. Shouldn't be difficult. This is low hanging fruit for PSVR2 and the broader VR community.
• A few stellar-blade type surprise partnerships would be nice on that scale, but I'm skeptical we'll see anything like that this year.
  

Expectations are for a decent State of Play showing, but again this isn't an E3 replacement and Sony continues to hold many cards close to their chest. I'm not expecting anything from beyond 2025 (Wolverine, Intergalactic, etc). So it will mostly be a show that has games we already know about.

 

[Insanemaelstrom]

1. Death stranding 2 trailer with release date.
2. Something from capcom
3. New trailer for Monster Hunter
4. Fairgames trailer
5. Probably something china hero project
6. Suprise game announcement.

 

[KimDongHwan]

I still hope for a megaton announcement, I don't even know what that would be like, but I really hope Sony has an ace up their sleeves.

Maybe MGS VI?
Maybe gameplay from that next Kojima game that will be like MGS ?

Personal megaton would be Square Enix coming forward and saying they made a mistake by going action-like RPG and that the next Final Fantasy will be turn based

 

[yogaflame]

Bend and Blue point single player exclusives possibly Days gone 2 announcement for Bend and a remake for Blue point. Stellar blade dlc expansion. Ds2 with launch date. MHW with ps5 exclusive dlc. GOY trailer and launch date. Wolverine teaser. Intergalactic new trailer. Phantom blade 0 and Lost souls trailer. And some MS xbox games breaking the wall to PS5 with Doom, Indiana Jones, Stalker 2, Gears of War E, and Ninja Gaiden 4.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

1. Death stranding 2 trailer with release date.
2. Something from capcom
3. New trailer for Monster Hunter
4. Fairgames trailer
5. Probably something china hero project
6. Suprise game announcement.

Fairgame$ is a wildcard for sure. Announced pretty early. The studio is new. The IP Is new. I have a feeling this may be further out than we expect. 2026 or 2027. I think Sony has stuck with it long enough that it probably doesn't get cancelled, but they'll take a long time to try and avoid another Concord (which may end up happening regardless, that's why GaaS is risky). I'm not expecting anything soon. I suspect Marathon comes out first.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Bend and Blue point single player exclusives possibly Days gone 2 announcement for Bend and a remake for Blue point. Stellar blade dlc expansion. Ds2 with launch date. MHW with ps5 exclusive dlc. GOY trailer and launch date. Wolverine teaser. Phantom blade 0 and Lost souls. And some MS xbox games.

No chance we see anything from Bend or Bluepoint with the recent news, unless they somehow had multiple projects going on at once (doubtful given their studio size). I suspect both of these teams, in the short term, turn into "support studios" for other Sony first party games that are closer to release, while they figure out exactly what they work on next.

 

[Fbh]

-New Death Stranding 2 trailer with date.
-New Ghost of Yotei trailer.
-Bunch of third party stuff (MHW, AC Shadows, Snake Eater Remake, etc)
-Obligatory generic Chinese Souls like
-Obligatory anime style waifu gacha game
-Big final reveal is some new Horizon Game (the MMO or multiplayer one)

 

[Salz01]

Bald women.

 

[yogaflame]

No chance we see anything from Bend or Bluepoint with the recent news, unless they somehow had multiple projects going on at once (doubtful given their studio size). I suspect both of these teams, in the short term, turn into "support studios" for other Sony first party games that are closer to release, while they figure out exactly what they work on next.

Well just being hopeful. Some developers due have multiple projects at the same time. Maybe the same engine can be use from those abandoned gaas and live service. Personaly I want too see a sequel of Days gone 2 or Syphom filter reboot.

 

[HRK69]

Bodytype A
Bodytype B

 

[yogaflame]

Bodytype A
Bodytype B

Pres Trump era and common sense is back, I think it will not happen anymore, hopefully.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

If Resident Evil 9 is coming out this year, it will surely be there

Venom
Marathon
DS2
Horizon Online
Yotei, but I think they'll save it for another SOP

Playstation have the potential for a really good year

 

[kazuyamishima]

I would have my expectations in check, but I hope they do project the 2nd half of the PS5 a bit better.

I understand they’ve changed their announcements to release date to a shorter timeframe, but I need something more.

 

[The Fartist]

These motherfuckers need to show us something, tired of this shit. Fucking new Getaway, or fucking new IP or some shit, goddammit.

Probably nothing until summer.

 

[yogaflame]

PS owes us a great show after those news on frustrating live service and gaas blunder were they wasted allot of money and talent on those crap.

 

[nial]

A few stellar-blade type surprise partnerships would be nice on that scale, but I'm skeptical we'll see anything like that this year.

Lost Soul Aside is what you're looking for, but not exactly a surprise, I know.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the new GTA 6 trailer pops up in the next PS state of play.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the new GTA 6 trailer pops up in the next PS state of play.

Rockstar does their own thing though for major new announcements

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Marathon - May Showcase gameplay reveal with word of an upcoming beta.

Horizon Online - This one feels the most likely, though not sure if it shows up here or in May.

Fairgames - I don't expect this one but there's always a (small chance). Haven Studios was formed in March 2021.

Bends Military Survival Game - They've been cooking this one for a while and I think it's finally ready to take over the entire industry and make dreams come true.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

My expectation is that its format is a disservice to the games.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Bends Military Survival Game - They've been cooking this one for a while and I think it's finally ready to take over the entire industry and make dreams come true.

 

[night13x]

Well when they finallly announce Blo..*gets shot*

 

[nial]

I have a feeling that they're going to announce a new Patapon. I don't know why, I just feel it.

 

[yogaflame]

Well when they finallly announce Blo..*gets shot*

Bloober new game?

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Arctic bioshock? Wasn’t this rumored for ages?

Judas maybe?

 

[tTHANOSs]

Housemarque please

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Housemarque please

can’t believe it’s been 4 years already….would be nice but too big of an announcement for a Feb SoP

Also likely 2026

Maybe June we see it

 

[DonJimbo]

I predict dissapointment like always

 

[nial]

would be nice but too big of an announcement for a Feb

Why would this matter? DS2 had *that* trailer in an early SoP last year.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Why would this matter? DS2 had *that* trailer in an early SoP last year.

DS2 was already revealed at that point though. Anything is possible but big announcements usually happen mid year or later

 

[ArtHands]

The Last of Us Part II PC Edition Trailer

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Have I heard the news? Yeah... I'm getting the Bend leak from a couple weeks back tattooed around my 22inch pythons as I type this.

 

[nial]

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DS2 was already revealed at that point though. Anything is possible but big announcements usually happen mid year or later

Even if I don't think Housemarque's next game is as big as you think, I believe it has more to do with how close the game is from release.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

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Even if I don't think Housemarque's next game is as big as you think, I believe it has more to do with how close the game is from release.

2026 imo, Feb is too soon

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I don't expect anything anymore... I already know they will be shit.

 

[yogaflame]

Worse case scenario Fairgames, Horizon online, another Last of Us,Spider man remaster, and Horizon remaster. And a bunch of multiplatform games especially from MS Xbox. And some boring news of PS games being ported to PC.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

- fairgames or marathon. Not both as that might be shooter overkill
- mlb 25
- wolverine
- some kind of souls-ish or ninja samurai game as that’s a big trend lately. Might be something already shown or a new IP teaser

 

[Esppiral]

I expect Spiderman 2 remastered.

 

[kazuyamishima]

The Last of Us Part II PC Edition Trailer

I hope PC players come in hordes and this game sells millions over there alone.

That will keep Neil at a high position in ND.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

I expect Spiderman 2 remastered.

Rumour has it it’s Helldivers 2 Remastered.

 

[Johnny Concrete]

Yotei releasedate trailer
Wolverine trailer
Little Devil Inside releasedate trailer
Marathon gameplay
Resident Evil 9 reveal
Some filler stuff with anime characters to get to 30mins

 

[Killjoy-NL]

I have no expectations, but I'd be fine with what OP said.

 

[DeepSpace5D]

I just need that Death Stranding 2 release date and I’ll be happy.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Death stranding 2 release date would be amazing with a clear message of its exclusivity period.

Then some megaton. New ip from Cory. Something.

Maybe a sequel to returnal or their new game.

Just basically some great single player stuff that's not just sequels.

Gameplay of that intergalactic would be nice.

Astro Bot pc launch date so I can double dip and the modding community can make levels.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

Obligatory but the dream is well dead

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Death stranding 2 release date would be amazing with a clear message of its exclusivity period.

Then some megaton. New ip from Cory. Something.

Maybe a sequel to returnal or their new game.

Just basically some great single player stuff that's not just sequels.

Gameplay of that intergalactic would be nice.

Astro Bot pc launch date so I can double dip and the modding community can make levels.

None of this is going to happen at a February SoP

 

[Embearded]

MGS3Δ release date.
Death Stranding 2 release date + gameplay trailer.

That's what i am hoping for.

 

[yogaflame]

I hope too see more in the show some upcoming games that are fully enhance in ps5 pro with 4k/RT at 60 fps.

 

[Insanemaelstrom]

None of this is going to happen at a February SoP

Death stranding 2 release date seems likely though. I feel either DS2 or ghost of yotei will release before April or though( it can entirely be hopium on my end).

 

[DenchDeckard]

None of this is going to happen at a February SoP

Why not? Is your expectations that low?

I don't think anything I've posted is too unreasonable from the sleeping giant.