Sony’s June 2025 State of Play delivered a torrent of new trailers, surprise reveals, and date drops — a feast for PS5 fans. For those in Australia watching the local rollout and release windows, this year holds several major titles to watch. Below, we spotlight five of the most tantalizing upcoming PS5 games 2025 Australia fans should keep an eye on — from horror reinventions to tactical RPG remakes, each offering something unique.
Upcoming PS5 Games 2025 Australia:
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Release Date: September 30, 2025
Square Enix is reviving its classic tactical RPG masterpiece with a complete remake. Expect stunning modern visuals, full voice acting, and a wealth of quality-of-life upgrades. All while preserving the original gameplay through an optional Classic Mode for purists.
Silent Hill f
Release Date: September 25, 2025.
Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f reimagines the horror franchise with a hauntingly beautiful yet deeply unsettling tone. It mixes psychological terror with grotesque creature design and an eerie narrative that explores grief, memory, and decay.
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Release Date: August 28, 2025.
Konami’s highly anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater returns with state-of-the-art visuals and refined stealth gameplay. Fans can also look forward to bonus features like the return of the classic Ape Escape crossover minigame.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
Release Window: 2026.
Developed by Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ, this 4v4 tag-team fighter brings Marvel heroes like Spider-Man, Storm, and Iron Man into fast-paced, anime-style combat. Expect explosive visuals, deep mechanics, and team-based chaos.
007: First Light
Release Window: 2026.
A fresh origin story for James Bond, First Light explores the making of the world’s most famous spy. Blending stealth, espionage, and cinematic action, the game takes players across global hotspots. Its introduces a younger, more vulnerable version of Bond finding his edge.
The June 2025 State of Play gave us a tantalizing glimpse into the near future of PS5. For Australian gamers, this lineup offers a bold mix, horror, and fresh direction. Keep these five titles on your radar — bookmark their pages, pre-order where possible, and watch out for local release announcements. If you like, I can also pull together an Australia-specific release calendar for these games.
