PlayStation's Rumored February State of Play Could Mark a Major First

Like Xbox and Nintendo, PlayStation usually hosts a digital presentation of some kind at the start of each year. In 2024, for instance, the company held a State of Play right at the end of January, where it showed off several big releases from both first- and third-party developers. Not only did the event include new trailers for multiple major PlayStation exclusives, such as Stellar Blade and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, it also highlighted a handful of multiplatform titles, like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Sonic x Shadow: Generations. This State of Play was arguably one of PlayStation’s better events of the last few years, and it set a high bar for the company’s future presentations.

With January 2025 coming to a close, there is a pretty high chance that PlayStation will host a new State of Play in the coming weeks, and it could potentially happen sooner than some might expect. The credible insider NateTheHate, who recently leaked the announcement date for the Nintendo Switch 2, suggested a few days ago that PlayStation’s next State of Play would be held sometime during the week of Valentine’s Day, from February 10 to February 14. Nate didn’t provide any clues about what publishers would participate in the event, but given the current state of the industry, it’s possible, if not likely, that Microsoft will have a major presence here.

For the First Time Ever, Xbox Could Have a Major Presence at a PlayStation State of Play

In Recent Months, Xbox Has Become a Major Publisher on PlayStation Consoles

Microsoft and Sony used to be direct competitors that fought tooth-and-nail to get gamers into their ecosystems, but in recent years, the dynamic between the two companies has changed dramatically. Since early 2024, Microsoft has been porting its Xbox exclusive games to PlayStation consoles, including major titles like Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 5, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In spite of the concern that many Xbox fans have expressed regarding this new multiplatform push, Microsoft has shown no sign of changing course. On the contrary, it’s been doubling down on this controversial strategy.

Recent comments from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer suggest that Xbox is no longer interested in making exclusive games for its console, and that pretty much any (and every) Xbox game is being considered for a multiplatform release, including tentpole titles like Halo. Phil’s statements align with previous reports from several insiders, such as Windows Central’s Jez Corden, who alleged that Microsoft intends to release all of its future games on PlayStation and/or Nintendo consoles on day-one, whenever possible.

Some Major Xbox Games Could Be Announced for PS5 at the State of Play

Currently, rumors suggest that there are a multitude of Xbox games in development for PlayStation 5, including flagship exclusives like Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Fable (2025), Starfield, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, and even Perfect Dark. If these reports are accurate, then maybe Microsoft will make an appearance at Sony’s upcoming State of Play to announce some of these games for PS5. Even if the company doesn’t have any new news to share on PS5 ports, it can, at the very least, confirm a release date for the PlayStation version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at the event, since it’s supposedly launching on Sony’s current-gen console in the spring.

Despite its platform-agnostic strategy, Microsoft has never really had a presence at PlayStation events before. Most of the multiplatform ports it has announced so far have either been revealed at Nintendo Directs or Geoff Keighley showcases, like the Summer Games Fest and The Game Awards. Considering the company’s current trajectory, though, it wouldn’t be too surprising if 2025 ends up being the first year that Xbox makes an appearance at a PlayStation State of Play, whether in a big or small way.

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