PlayStation’s September 2024State of Playoffered a look at a variety of games coming to the console in the future, looking ahead in a year that’s been defined by ups and downs for PlayStation. Heights like the popular release ofHelldivers 2and the critical acclaim ofAstro Botreaffirmed how great the console’s exclusives can be, while the two-week lifespan of hero shooterConcordand thedisappointingly high price of the PS5 Proaren’t attracting the same love.
Anyone tired of PlayStation leaning on remasters won’t be seeing the end of those any time soon, but there’s still some exciting stuff coming out of the September 2024 State of Play announcements and updates. From aGhost of Tsushimasequel to a couple of major DLC announcements, the September State of Play covered a lot of ground.
Ghost of Yotei Is An Exciting Sequel To A PS4 Hit
Ghost Of Tsushima Gets A Successor
One of Sony’s biggest PS 4 hits wasGhost of Tsushima, and the big announcement to close the September 2024 State of Play (viewable in full on thePlayStationYouTube channel) is asequel calledGhost of Yōtei. Like the first game,Ghost of Yōteiseems set to focus on open world exploration and stealth-oriented action. This one is set centuries later, however, jumping from 1274 to 1603 and following a new character named Atsu as he travels across a region in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
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Ghost of Tsushimawas one of the best graphical showcases of what the PS4 could do, andGhost of Yōteiis pushing things forward again with the additional power offered by the PS5. The reveal trailer showcases some jaw-dropping landscapes that accompany impressive realism with striking art design, especially in shots of horses riding across wide-open plains.Ghost of Yōteiis slated for a 2025 release without any further specifics provided for the launch window.
Horizon Zero Dawn Receives A Remaster & More
Aloy’s Adventures Are Sort Of Continuing
Horizon Zero Dawnmight not seem like a game that’s desperately in need of a remaster, but with Sony leaning on the IP as a big part of the modern PlayStation brand, it’s getting one anyway.Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredlooks to be taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities of both the PS5 and PS5 Pro. Everything from shaders and textures to character models is getting tweaked, butthe best change might be new mocap that could help with some of the game’s stiffer conversations.
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It’s also coming to PC, whereHorizon Zero Dawn: Complete Editionis currently available. The original game already received some graphical improvements in both the PC port and a free upgrade for PS5 players, just ones that weren’t as substantial as the new changes. GettingRemasteredwithout a copy of the original game costs $49.99, butHorizon Zero Dawnowners can upgrade for $9.99instead.Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill release on July 09, 2025 on PS5 and PC.
The State of Play also offered another look atLEGO Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly take on the IP that adds in concepts like co-op and base building. A new trailer spotlighted a deluxe edition that adds outfits themed aroundLittleBigPlanetandRatchet & Clankalong with a few other bonuses.LEGO Horizon Adventuresis now confirmed to release on August 18, 2025, giving it a prime spot for the holiday season.
PS5 Remasters Of Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver And Lunar
Two Classic Franchises Are Making A Comeback
Looking further back into PlayStation’s history, a couple of classic franchises are also getting remasters.The classic PlayStation seriesLegacy of Kainreturns on June 30, 2025 withLegacy of Kain 1+2 Remastered, which uses the source code of the original game but makes a few key graphical changes to elements like character models. A toggle makes it possible to freely switch the game back to the original graphics for those keen on a more classic experience.
JRPG fans can get their hands on two elusive classics withLunar Remastered Collection, which packagesLunar: Silver Star StoryandLunar 2: Eternal Bluetogether. The remaster, which will also be available on other major platforms, sticks to pixel art with some tweaks.Lunar Remastered Collectionis set for a Spring 2025 release.
The Midnight Walk Looks Creepy But Gorgeous
A Uniquely Frightening Game For 2025
The Midnight Walkis the new game from the creators ofLost in Random, a fairy tale adventure with some beautiful artwork that leans heavily on the roll of the dice. The gorgeous handcrafted style persists inThe Midnight Walk, just with more of a horror-tinged flair than before.
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It doesn’t have a specific release date yet,The Midnight Walkis set to release in Spring 2025 on both PS5 and PS VR2. The experience could provide some especially memorable frights in VR, and it looks worthy of attention in either of the planned formats, especially for anyone who prefers scares to have some charm.
Palworld Is Now Available On The PlayStation 5
The Creature Collecting Hit Makes Its Way Over
Palworld, previously only available on Xbox and PC, is nowavailable on PS5 after a surprise release announcementat the State of Play. As an obvious competitor to thePokémonseries,Palworldmixes a very familiar creature design style with an edgier tone, including guns, black market sales, and Pal butchering. The game was recently hit with a lawsuit from Nintendo that alleges infringement of a currently undisclosed patent.
The gameplay ofPalworldcenters around a survival crafting loop, with resource collection and base-building mechanics driving the experience rather than a focus on a discrete narrative adventure. It’s not the most original thing out there, but it’s nonetheless managed to attract plenty of fans since its January release on PC and Xbox platforms.
Other Games In The September 2024 State Of Play
Release Dates, DLC, & More
Aside from new announcements, release date updates were a big part of PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play broadcast. Some highlights in that regard areFantasian: Neo Dimensionon June 04, 2025,Dynasty Warriors: Originson July 14, 2025, andMonster Hunter Wildson June 11, 2025.
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As far as DLC goes,Astro Botis getting a free update with more levels and bots,Alan Wakeis set for a second expansion calledThe Lake House, andStellar Bladewill receive a long-awaited photo mode along with aNier: Automatacollaboration DLC. Over on the PS VR2 side of things,Metro Awakening’s November 7 release date andHitman: World of Assassinationare a couple of highlights.
Without much fat in between reveals, Sony packed a lot of updates and announcements into the September 2024 State of Play Showcase. The full list of titles that appeared in the broadcast is as follows:
Ghost of Yōtei
New Reveal
Although the games revealed in the showcase may not change the mind of any PlayStation skeptics, it’s nice to have an update on what’s currently in the pipeline. Even if the new remasters aren’t worth double-dipping, they could be good pick-ups for those who never played the original titles, andGhost of Yōteiis a genuinely exciting major announcement. All the updates on multi-platform games are also appreciable, makingPlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play a worthwhile endeavor.
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The fifth flagship video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation 5, is a part of the ninth generation of consoles. The console features full backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games and features a digital storefront that gives access to older generations. The console can output images at 4K resolution, with alternative options including 1440p at 120 frames per second for gameplay. This console is also known for implementing 3D audio, which allows headphones to be connected to the console for simulated spatially accurate audio.
