Sony’s State of Play Japan 2025 delivered a stacked lineup of reveals, updates, and surprise DLC drops that showed just how strong the region’s creative output remains. The 40-minute broadcast focused on Japanese and Asian studios, but the announcements were packed with global appeal. From RPGs and horror to charming indies and racing games, here’s everything that was revealed.
Major Reveals and New Games
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined opened the showcase with a bold new art style and smooth pixel animation. The short trailer highlighted a revamped combat system that blends nostalgia with modern visuals. The game arrives on February 5, 2026.
Inkonbini followed, offering a cozy, story-driven experience set in a small convenience store. Players take the role of a shop clerk and interact with customers in a warm, slice-of-life setting. It launches in April 2026.
Coffee Talk Tokyo marked the return of the fan-favorite indie series. This new installment moves the setting to Japan and features supernatural beings inspired by local folklore. It releases on March 5, 2026.
The show then shifted into horror territory with BrokenLore: Unfollow, a first-person psychological thriller about social media obsession. It launches on January 16, 2026.
Its companion title, BrokenLore: Ascend, tasks players with climbing Tokyo Tower while avoiding terrifying enemies. It arrives in summer 2026.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake made a chilling appearance next. The trailer showcased improved visuals, better lighting, and enhanced atmospheric tension. The remake releases on March 12, 2026.
Action fans got their fill with Dynasty Warriors Origins: Visions of Four Heroes, which promises large-scale combat and new playable characters. The DLC expansion launches on January 22, 2026.
Racing fans also had something to celebrate. Gran Turismo 7: Power Pack DLC adds a new 24-hour race mode and enhanced endurance features. The update lands on December 4, 2025.
A Mix of Genres and Surprises
MotionRec introduced a clever puzzle mechanic that lets players rewind and replay their actions to solve challenges. Its retro-inspired visuals and time-based gameplay drew attention instantly. The game is expected in Spring 2026.
Wandering Sword: Complete Edition is making its way to PlayStation, including all previous DLC and story content. The martial arts RPG will release on May 28, 2025.
Fans of AI: The Somnium Files were treated to No Sleep For Kaname Date, a mystery adventure about tracking down a missing idol with the help of a talking AI companion. The game hits PlayStation on February 26, 2026.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer made its long-awaited return, letting players speed through Japan’s neon-lit highways once again. It races onto PS5 and PS4 on February 26, 2026.
The event also brought a dose of nostalgia with More Once Upon a Katamari, a new DLC expansion featuring remixed tracks and fresh customization options. Meanwhile, Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac received a surprise Sonic crossover, available immediately.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger – Alternate Dimension DLC adds new monsters and content this winter, while Super Robot Wars Y expands with new missions and mecha units, including Kamen Rider, on November 21, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds is set to receive its fourth major content update on December 16, 2025, featuring a new, fearsome monster.
In a fun crossover moment, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds revealed SpongeBob SquarePants as a playable character, arriving on November 20, 2025.
Indie Highlights and RPGs
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse brought some whimsy to the lineup. The roguelike from PocketPair stars a young witch who can control her enemies. It includes four-player co-op and launches on March 5, 2026.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X was also revealed, featuring 14 playable characters from the series. It releases on February 12, 2026.
Damon and Baby caught attention for its unusual premise. It’s a twin-stick shooter where players fight enemies while carrying a baby on their back. It is set for early 2026.
Kyouran Makaism is a new action RPG that lets players transform into different creatures to solve puzzles and fight enemies. It arrives on January 29, 2026.
Fate Trigger gave a short but stylish trailer teasing its tactical, anime-inspired combat. No release date was announced yet.
Octopath Traveler 0 showed off a new story trailer focusing on villains and key plotlines. It launches on December 4, 2025.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls unveiled Spider-Man and Ghost Rider as new playable characters. Another closed beta begins on December 5, 2025.
The Final Reveal
The showcase closed with a bang. Elden Ring: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows was confirmed as the first DLC for FromSoftware’s latest hit. It adds new monsters, a new playable character, and terrifying new locations. The expansion drops on December 4, 2025.
Sony wrapped up the presentation by revealing its new PlayStation gaming monitor, featuring a 27-inch display, 1440p resolution, and a DualSense charging hook. The monitor launches in 2026 in Japan and the United States. Read More
A Strong Showing for PlayStation
The State of Play Japan 2025 proved that Sony’s partnerships across Asia remain strong. With a wide mix of genres, creative new IPs, and major franchise updates, the lineup offered something for everyone. For fans of PlayStation and Japanese gaming alike, 2026 is already shaping up to be a huge year.
Dibyasorup Das