Best PS5 Deals: Latest State of Play 2025 highlights – including Saros release date
PS5 players take note, the latest State of Play announcements are here, and there are some surprises.
Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just getting started, we’ve got you covered, including the best PlayStation 5 console deals.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 continues to be a fan favourite, thanks to its powerful hardware and exclusive games.
The latest Sony State of Play, held on February 12, 2025, brought fresh trailers, game updates, and a few surprises.
Some big names were missing, but the spotlight on smaller titles kept things fresh and exciting.
If you're after all the key highlights, you’re in the right place, we’ve got everything gaming fans need to know below.
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What is Sony PlayStation State of Play Feb 2025?
For those who are not already familiar, Sony's State of Play is a dedicated video showcase regularly hosted by PlayStation.
It's packed with the latest gaming updates, announcements, and trailers.
Each event is streamed live across PlayStation's official Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook channels, giving fans a front-row seat to all the big reveals.
What was announced in the State of Play Feb 2025?
February's State of Play included an array of exciting new game reveals, release dates, and upcoming titles.
Surprisingly, some heavy hitters, like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set for release on March 25, 2025, were absent.
Instead, the spotlight was on smaller, fresh titles that stole the show.
State of Play 2025 highlights
Here are the highlights from Sony's Sate of Play 2025.
- Borderlands 4 - PS5 release confirmed for September 23, plus new gameplay trailer, full gameplay reveal will debut later in the year
- Darwin’s Paradox! - puzzle platformer releasing this year on PS5
- Dave the Diver: Ichiban’s Holiday - crossover DLC pack launches this April on PS5 and PS4
- Days Gone Remastered - coming to PS5 on April 25, 2025
- Digimon Time Stranger - the latest instalment in the Digimon Story series, set to release in 2025 on PS5
- Directive 8020 - a new exclusive story trailer and release date announced for October 2
- Dreams of Another - coming to PS5 and PS VR2 this year (the newest addition to the PixelJunk series)
- Five Nights At Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic - all-new adventure launching on PS5 and PS VR2 revealed, launching on June 13
- Hell Is Us - new gameplay trailer, plus confirmation of a September 4, 2025 release
- Lies of P: Overture - a look at the newly revealed upcoming DLC
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - PS5 demo available February 14
- Lost Soul Aside - new gameplay trailer, game launches on PS5 and PC May 30
- Metal Eden - game launches on PS5 May 6
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - new trailer revealed, coming to PS5 on August 28
- MindsEye - two trailers revealed, game to launch this summer on PS5
- Monster Hunter Wilds - new trailer, release of a post-launch title update this spring
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword - new gameplay trailer, launching in 2026 on PS
- Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny - comes to PS5 and PS4 on May 23, 2025
- Saros - launches on PS5 in 2026
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - series returns August 29, 2025
- Sonic Racing CrossWorlds - first gameplay revealed for new game coming to PS5 and PS4
- Split Fiction - new trailer, coming to PS5
- Splitgate 2 - Splitgate 2 Alpha drops onto PS5 on February 27
- Stellar Blade - game teams up with Goddess of Victory: Nikke for new content, PC version of Stellar Blade and the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC (available on PS5 and PC) launch in June
- The Midnight Walk - new gameplay trailer, launching May 8
- Tides of Annihilation - single-player action-adventure game unveiled
- Warriors: Abyss - roguelike Warrior's: Abyss revealed, now available on PS5 and PS4
- WWE 2K25 - new trailer revealed, launches on PS5 and PS4 on March 14
The event also unveiled titles coming to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog over the coming months.
PlayStation’s February lineup (available from February 18) includes Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Top Spin 2K25, and the first episode of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
Later this year, look out for indie games Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor joining the Game Catalog.
Best PlayStation 5 deals February 2025
Whether you're in the market for an upgrade, or spoiling a loved one to a new console, we have plenty of PS5 deals to explore.
From PS5 consoles and bundles to discounted games, read on for our round-up of the best deals.
Best PS5 console deals
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console (Disc Free), £389 from Amazon - buy here
- PlayStation 5 Disc Console Slim, £454 (was £479) from EE - buy here
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim, £369 (was £389) from EE - buy here
Best PlayStation 5 Pro deals
- PlayStation 5 Pro Digital Console, £659.99 from Argos - buy here
- PlayStation 5 Pro, £659.99 (was £699.99) from Amazon - buy here
- PlayStation 5 Pro Digital Console (2TB), £699.99 from PlayStation - buy here
Best PS5 bundle deals UK
- PlayStation 5 Disc Console & EA Sports FC 25, £506 (was £534) from Very - buy here
- PlayStation 5 Disc Console - Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle & EA Sports FC 25, £509 (was £536) from Very - buy here
- PlayStation 5 (Model Group – Slim) 1 TB with Harry Potter Mega Bundle, £569 (was £599) from AO - buy here
Best PS5 game deals
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, £15.99 (was £49.99) from GAME - buy here
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, £28.56 (was £51.99) from Amazon - buy here
- Lego Horizon Adventures, £49.99 (was £59.99) from Very - buy here
- NBA 2K25, £32.99 (was £69.99) from Very - buy here
PS5 UK stockists
Shopping for a PS5 or PS5 Pro but not sure where to look? We've got you covered.
PS5 UK stockists include:
When did the PS5 come out?
Sony's PlayStation 5 was released on November 19, 2020, in the UK.
However, Sony shoppers in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea were able to get their hands on the console a little earlier on November 12.
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro was later released on November 7, 2024.
If you're planning on purchasing a new PlayStation, visit our PS5 review to find out more.
For those torn between a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, our head-to-head has everything you need to know.
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Can you play PS4 games on PS5?
Yes! The good news is most PS4 games are playable on the PS5, thanks to its backward compatibility.
Both physical and digital versions are supported.