PlayStation.Blog: Hands-On Preview of Summer Game Fest 2025

Alright, so let’s dive into this wild ride back at the Summer Game Fest. The PlayStation Blog folks—you know, those gaming fanatics—were in LA, geeking out over the latest PS5 stuff coming soonish. And boy, do they have some spicy tidbits to share. Brace yourselves.

Crimson Desert – Arriving in 2025

Pearl Abyss is doing its thing again with Crimson Desert. Picture yourself swinging swords and kicking up a storm in some real medieval fantasy world. It’s like Soul Calibur on caffeinated ice cream—fast, chaotic, with some magic thrown in for good measure. I couldn’t help but think of ice hitting a car windshield, the way those battle clashes sounded. And oh, the open world? It’s massive. I mean, seriously, it might take you a couple of hours just to gallop across it. Anyway, keep an eye on this one if you’re into sprawling, epic adventures.

Crisol: Theater of Idols – Coming 2025

This one takes a wild spin. Blumhouse Games decided to haunt us with Crisol. Imagine a mashup of steampunk Spain and animatronic nightmares crawling around. You’ve got to use your own blood for ammo—yup, you read that right. At first, I thought, "No way!" but then, draining lifeblood becomes pretty normal. It’s a new level of eerie, and I’m oddly intrigued.

Demon Slayer Chronicles 2 – Drops August 5

Sega’s back in the Demon Slayer business just in time. You know how those anime arcs can be intense? Now you can relive them but with a controller. With this new installment, the mechanics are deep, and it’s not just button-mashing—unless that’s how you roll. It’s packed with all the flashy moves you’d expect, but multiplayer mode is the real kicker, trust me. The roster’s stacked, and players have tons of ways to spice things up.

Directive 8020 – Hits on October 2

I dove deep into this thriller from Supermassive Games. Ever been freaked out by your own reflection? Try meeting clones of yourself in space—not casually horrifying at all. Choices you make will absolutely mess with your mind. Play smart, or end up clueless—totally your call.

FBC: Firebreak – Launching June 17

Quirky co-op shooter alert! Set in this weird Control universe, you’re fighting freaky invading creatures. Coordinate with pals, because going solo is like trying to hug a cactus. Oh, and there’s this mission with sinister sticky notes—who knew they could be scary? Stack power-ups with teammates and watch those foes drop like flies. Future updates are in the pipeline, so yay for more chaos.

Grave Seasons – Out in 2025

Alright, this one’s kinda cozy-creepy. Farming meets horror with a serial killer twist. Every time you play, the mystery changes, so it’s like 10 games crammed into one. And you can even date the killer, if that’s your thing. I didn’t get to watch my carrots grow, but they had me guessing pretty hard about who’s behind the chaos in Ashenridge.

Mixtape – Expected 2025

Annapurna gets the nostalgia-going with Mixtape. Ever had a tune stuck in your head, shaping your memories? This is it. Stacy Rockford leads this audio-visual jaunt that feels oh-so-real. Skateboarding down coastal roads with DEVO blasting—yes, please. You’d almost taste the teenage rebellion.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – Arrives August 29

Shinobi’s back in action, slicing through enemies faster than the morning news. It’s classic meets modern, with some neat exploration thrown in. Expect hardcore battles, where your last move either makes you a champ or sends you packing. Backtracking to find hidden corners? Totally worth it.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Racing in September 25

Sonic’s got his racing shoes on, and it’s not just your average track race. The game brings rivals and rivalries to new heights, with mid-race warps that keep things interesting. Picture calling the shots on where the race takes place. Real strategic stuff, I tell you. It’s like Sega threw their playbook at the screen, and it stuck—somehow brilliantly.

And there you have it. These games are coming soon, packed with excitement, and peppered with unpredictable twists. Can’t wait to see what these worlds bring once they’re out in the wild.