February 18th 2025.
Have you ever wondered how many games Sony is currently working on? If you're curious about what new games will be coming out for the PS5, here's a rundown of what each of Sony's internal studios is currently developing.
There's been a lot of criticism from PlayStation 5 owners about the lack of first party games, and it's not hard to see why. Last Christmas, Sony didn't release any major blockbusters, with their only exclusives being Astro Bot and the disastrous Concord.
Looking ahead to 2025, Sony's release schedule is looking just as slim. Their latest State of Play in February relied heavily on third party releases. So, if you're not closely following all the rumors and news, it's easy to assume that Sony doesn't have many games in the works.
To get a better understanding of the current state of the PlayStation business, let's take a closer look at each of Sony's internal developers and try to figure out what they're currently working on and when their next game might be released.
Let's start with Naughty Dog. While The Last of Us is still a hot commodity thanks to the TV show, their next project is not The Last of Us Part 3. Instead, they're working on a new 80s inspired sci-fi game called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. While it was briefly revealed at The Game Awards in 2024, not much is known about the game other than it will be a third person action game.
Naughty Dog's PlayStation 5 releases so far have consisted of remasters of their PlayStation 4 games and a full remake of the first The Last of Us. They were also meant to release a multiplayer game for The Last of Us, but it was cancelled so they could focus on making single-player games.
Speaking of which, Naughty Dog has said they have multiple single-player projects in the works. However, there's no concrete information about what these projects might be. There have been rumors and theories about a third The Last of Us, a fantasy game, and even a new Uncharted.
Next up is Santa Monica Studio, who has been primarily making God of War games since 2005. While it's a safe bet that their next release will be God of War 6, it's not a guarantee. After the success of 2022's God of War Ragnarök, producer Cory Barlog revealed that the studio was working on multiple projects, but didn't give any specifics. There have been rumors of a new IP, possibly another sci-fi game like Naughty Dog's project.
However, there have also been rumors and theories about new God of War projects, including a half-sequel, remasters of the original Greek games, and even a prequel.
After the success of 2020's Ghost of Tsushima, it's no surprise that Sucker Punch Productions is working on a sequel for the PlayStation 5. In late 2024, they confirmed the sequel titled Ghost of Yōtei, set 300+ years after the first game and featuring a new female protagonist. It's currently the only first party exclusive scheduled for release in 2025, but it's possible it could be a half-sequel like Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
There have been no indications that Sucker Punch is working on anything else. Rumors of a return to their Sly Cooper and InFamous franchises were shut down in 2022, with the studio stating that they were not working on any such projects.
Bend Studio, the developers of 2019's Days Gone, were meant to move on to a new multiplayer IP, described as a AAA military shooter. However, like many other Sony live service projects, it was cancelled before any official information was released. It's unclear if Bend has any other projects in the works or if they will have to pitch new ideas to Sony. There were once rumors of a new Uncharted game, but staff reportedly wanted to do their own thing, resulting in some leaving the project.
Ironically, despite Sony cancelling plans for a sequel, Days Gone is getting an updated remaster for the PlayStation 5 in April 2025. It will also include new modes that will be added to the PC version as DLC.
San Diego Studio has been very reliable when it comes to their releases, as they have been making annual MLB The Show games since 2018. This year's entry is scheduled for release in March 2025 and will mark the series' departure from last gen systems. There's never been any indication that San Diego Studio is working on anything other than their popular baseball games.
Insomniac Games is well known for their upcoming Wolverine game, which was teased back in 2021. However, there's still no information about when it will actually be released or if there will be a new trailer anytime soon. The project suffered a major setback in 2023 when hackers stole a significant amount of data, including incomplete gameplay footage and plot details. While Insomniac assured fans that the game was not cancelled, the incident likely had an impact on development.
The same hack also revealed a release schedule for several unannounced Insomniac projects, including a new Ratchet & Clank, a Venom spin-off, and Spider-Man 3. However, there were also plans for another Marvel game featuring the X-Men and a new IP. It's likely that these plans have been changed due to the hack. With minimal updates about the Wolverine game, it's possible that Insomniac may focus on releasing another project first and keep Wolverine on the backburner for a while longer.
Bluepoint Games, known for their remasters and remakes, was bought by Sony in 2021. They had previously announced that their next project would be an original game, but years went by without any updates. It was later revealed to be a live service game set in the God of War universe, but it was cancelled in January 2025. It's unclear if Bluepoint has moved onto a new project or if they will work on another remake.
Finally, Haven, a Canadian studio, is working on their debut title Fairgame$. While many of Sony's live service games have been cancelled, insider information suggests that internal reactions to Fairgame$ have been positive. However, there is undoubtedly pressure for the game to succeed, as other live service games have been cancelled.
How many games is Sony currently working on? If you're curious about the upcoming games for the PS5, here is a list of what each of Sony's internal studios is currently developing.
Many PlayStation 5 owners have criticized the console for its lack of first-party games, and it's not hard to see why. During the holiday season last year, Sony did not release any major blockbusters, with the only exclusives being Astro Bot and the unsuccessful Concord.
Unfortunately, Sony's 2025 release schedule doesn't look much better, as their latest State of Play in February 2025 focused mainly on third-party releases. So unless you're closely following all the rumors and news, it's easy to assume that the company doesn't have many games in active development.
To get a better understanding of the current state of the PlayStation business, let's go through all of Sony's internal developers and try to figure out what they're working on and when their next game might be released.
Naughty Dog, known for their highly successful game The Last of Us, is currently working on a new project called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This sci-fi game set in the 80s was briefly revealed at The Game Awards in 2024 and is expected to be another third-person action game, although potentially less focused on stealth than their previous titles. There is no release date yet, but this will be Naughty Dog's first original game for the PlayStation 5. They have also released remasters of their PlayStation 4 games and a full remake of The Last of Us for the PlayStation 5.
Although Naughty Dog had plans for a multiplayer game set in The Last of Us universe, it was cancelled in favor of focusing on single-player games. The studio has hinted at multiple single-player projects in the works, but there is no information about what they could be. There have been rumors and theories about a third The Last of Us, a fantasy game, and even a new Uncharted.
Santa Monica Studio, known for their God of War franchise, is expected to be working on a sequel. However, producer Cory Barlog has mentioned that they are also working on other projects, although they have not shared any details. There is speculation that one of these projects could be a new sci-fi game, similar to Naughty Dog's. There have also been rumors about potential new God of War projects, such as a sequel, remasters of the original games, or a prequel.
Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind the successful game Ghost of Tsushima, has confirmed that they are working on a sequel titled Ghost of Yōtei. Set 300 years after the first game and featuring a new female protagonist, this is currently Sony's only first-party exclusive scheduled for release in 2025. It is possible that this could be a half-sequel, similar to Spider-Man: Miles Morales. There have been no indications of any other projects in the works, and the studio has shut down rumors of revisiting their previous franchises.
Bend Studio, known for their game Days Gone, was working on a new multiplayer IP before it was cancelled. It is uncertain if they have any other projects in development or if they are pitching new ideas to Sony. There were rumors of a new Uncharted game, but the studio reportedly wanted to work on their own projects, resulting in some staff leaving and others asking to be taken off the Uncharted project. Ironically, Sony considers Days Gone worthy of a remaster for the PlayStation 5, which will include new modes also added to the PC version.
San Diego Studio, known for their annual release of MLB The Show games, is expected to continue with this franchise. The 2025 entry will mark the series' departure from last-gen systems, as it will only be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. There is no indication of any other projects in development.
Insomniac Games, currently working on the highly anticipated Wolverine game, suffered a setback when hackers stole data and leaked incomplete gameplay footage and plot details. However, the studio has reassured fans that the game will not be cancelled. The hack also revealed a release schedule for several unannounced Insomniac projects, including a new Ratchet & Clank, a Venom spin-off, and Spider-Man 3. There was also a rumored X-Men game and a new IP, but these plans may have been changed due to the hack. It is possible that Insomniac may release another project before Wolverine.
Bluepoint Games, known for their remasters and remakes, has hinted at an entirely original project after being bought by Sony in 2021. However, their most recent project, a live service game set in the God of War universe, was reportedly cancelled in January 2025. It is uncertain if they will work on another remake or if they have moved on to a new project.
Haven, a Canadian studio, is currently working on their debut title Fairgame$. There were concerns that the game would be cancelled due to Sony's recent cancellations of live service games, but it seems that internal reactions to the game have been positive. However, there is pressure for the game to succeed, as it could suffer the same fate as Firewalk Studios' Concord.
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