Summary

  • Sony continues to prioritize exclusive quality over quantity but seems to have found its stride with its recent release schedule.
  • New PS5 exclusives like Ballad of Antara and Fairgame$ offer unique gameplay experiences and potential for success.
  • Anticipated titles like Ghost of Yōtei from Sucker Punch and Project Robot from Fumito Ueda are set to impress on the PS5.

The PlayStation 5 had a promising start, with titles like Demon's Souls and Astro's Playroom being exclusive to the current-gen powerhouse. However, many of the other titles announced for the PS5 are cross-gen titles that aren't exactly built from the ground up to take full advantage of the hardware.

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That isn't to say there aren't games announced that utilize the console's potential, but they are likely not releasing soon (aside from a select few). Fans heavily praised Sony for the quality and quantity of their exclusives on the PlayStation 4, and it seems Sony has no intentions of changing their plans for this generation.

Updated on February 24, 2025, by Seth Parmer: With the February PlayStation State of Play done and over with, there have been a few more PlayStation 5 exclusives announced that gave us more than enough reason to revisit this list and toss them into the mix, complete with information on when you can expect to get your hands on them. As this list keeps expanding, there is a lot to be excited about in the future of the PS5's lifecycle!

15 Ballad Of Antara

Ballad of Antara

Action RPG Developer TipsWorks Studio Publisher Infold Games Powered by Expand Collapse

Ballad of Antara is an Action RPG Soulslike from TipsWorks that was also announced at Sony's State of Play in May of this year. It features drop-dead gorgeous environments and visuals and exhilarating gameplay. The cherry on top is that this game will be free to play upon release.

While a free-to-play Soulslike can be a cause for pause for some people, the trailer is very promising, and its release window of 2025 gives the team even more time to provide more content that can overcome the common hurdles and shortcomings of other free-to-play titles. It is an interesting game to keep tabs on, for sure!

14 Days Gone Remastered

Days Gone Remastered

Action Adventure Developer(s) Bend Studio Publisher(s) PlayStation Studios Powered by Expand Collapse

During the February PlayStation State of Play, it was announced that Days Gone will be receiving a remaster, which will be released later this year on April 25. This version of the game, aside from the expected visual uplift, will receive a Photo Mode, new Accessibility Options, and an all-new Horde Assault mode.

Even if this remaster feels a bit unnecessary in the grand scheme of things, it will be the definitive way to experience Deacon's journey if you've yet to play it for yourself. And, if you have, you can upgrade to the remastered version for $10, allowing you to check out everything new added to the game at a steep discount!

13 Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Action Adventure Developer(s) Kojima Productions Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment Powered by Expand Collapse

Shifting gears a bit from games with confirmed release dates and windows, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a title that was first revealed back in 2022 during The Game Awards and still has no confirmed release date or even a window for the year it might drop in.

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However, an Artist working on the title may have leaked its 2025 release window, but that is far from official or guaranteed. While it does seem likely we will get to play it next year, there's nothing concrete out there just yet, but we expect to see and hear more about this game at this year's Game Awards!

12 Fairgame$

Revealed at a PlayStation Showcase last year, Fairgame$ is an upcoming competitive heist shooter from Haven Studios. And, aside from a random survey Sony sent out to select customers, there isn't much else we can report on this title at the moment.

There is no release date or window for the competitive PvPvE heist shooter, nor has there been any gameplay footage or an official update from Haven Studios since its CGI reveal trailer. While it being a service title can be a bit worrying, its unique concept may give it the push needed to be a massive success when it finally releases!

11 Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic

Horror Developer(s) Steel Wool Studios Publisher(s) Steel Wool Studios Powered by Expand Collapse

During the PlayStation State of Play in February, the next entry in the massively popular Five Nights at Freddy's was finally given its first gameplay overview, showcasing a first-person horror experience rife with jump-scares and puzzles, making it a highly anticipated PlayStation 5 and PSVR2 exclusive for fans of the series.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is set to launch on June 13, 2025, and will give all the die-hard fans lots of content to comb through with a fine brush as they uncover even more lore in this seemingly never-ending franchise that only gets bigger and bigger!

10 Ghost Of Yōtei

Ghost of Yotei

Action Adventure Open-World Developer(s) Sucker Punch Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment Powered by Expand Collapse

Ghost of Yōtei is the next massive project from beloved developers Sucker Punch and is set to release at some point in 2025 but doesn't have a concrete release date as of yet. It was revealed during the PlayStation State of Play in September of 2024, showcasing the stunning visuals you'd expect if you played its prequel, Ghost of Tsushima.

Featuring a new protagonist and a goal to be less repetitive in its open world, Ghost of Yōtei looks to improve on all aspects of its predecessor and is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated titles for 2025. Hopefully, Sucker Punch can hit that release window!

9 Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Sci-Fi Action Adventure Developer(s) Naughty Dog Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment Powered by Expand Collapse

During the 2024 The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley closed the show with one more big announcement before handing out the prestigious Game of the Year award. This turned out the be Naughty Dog's long-awaited new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a space opera inspired by the likes of Akira and Cowboy Beebop.

Naughty Dog has been working on this project since 2020, but even then, there isn't even a release year for this massive title yet, so you may not get your hands on their next title until 2026 at the earliest. Nonetheless, it's awesome seeing Naughty Dog take a stab at something new, and we cannot wait to hear more about it!

8 Lost Soul Aside

Lost Soul Aside

Action RPG Adventure JRPG Developer(s) Ultizero Games Publisher(s) PlayStation Studios Powered by Expand Collapse

Revealed the whole way back in 2016, Lost Soul Aside finally has a concrete release date thanks to the State of Play that took place in February of this year, revealing a sick gameplay trailer alongside a May 30, 2025 release date. The long wait to finally get our hands on this title is almost over.

This flashy and over-the-top Action RPG has been on many people's most anticipated for a while now, even when it was first announced as a solo project all those years ago, so for it to finally be hitting the storefront later this year has to be relieving for the developers. Here's to hoping they nail it!

7 Marathon

Marathon (1994)

FPS Developer(s) Bungie Publisher(s) Bungie Multiplayer Local Multiplayer Powered by Expand Collapse

Back in May 2023, Bungie revealed a reboot of the Marathon series as a live-service Extraction Shooter, which left many fans of the original series scratching their heads. But, if any team can pull this off, it would be Bungie, as they never miss when it comes to competitive-focused titles.

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Unfortunately, much like with Fairgame$, there has been no further update on Marathon since its initial CGI reveal, and Bungie hasn't really followed up on it since then, either. So now we patiently wait until we see some actual gameplay, and we hope a release window comes along with it!

6 Marvel's Wolverine

Marvel's Wolverine

Developer(s) Insomniac Games Publisher(s) Sony Platform(s) PlayStation 5 Powered by Expand Collapse

Few studios are as consistently solid as Insomniac, so fans were ecstatic when they surprised the world with their next project, Marvel's Wolverine, back in 2021. Their Spider-Man titles are all well-received and exhilarating to play, and the confirmed 'Mature Tone' of this title gives fans nothing but confidence they will knock this out of the park, too.

Very unfortunate leaks aside, there have been zero official updates on this project from Insomniac since its official CGI reveal, which makes sense, considering Marvel's Spider-Man 2 just released last year. Nonetheless, Insomniac has confirmed the leaks change nothing, and they are still working full-steam ahead!