PlayStation’s September 2025 Lineup: James Bond Takes Center Stage with Major Gaming Announcements
State of Play Spotlight: 007 First Light
Sony’s latest State of Play event is set to focus exclusively on the upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, from Hitman developer IO Interactive. The showcase will feature an extensive gameplay presentation, including a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit.
September’s PlayStation Plus Lineup
PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to an exciting month as three new games join the service from September 2: Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder. The lineup offers a diverse range of experiences from psychic super spy adventures to cozy farming simulation.
Future of PlayStation Gaming
As the PlayStation 5 approaches its fifth anniversary, Sony continues to evolve its gaming ecosystem. While the company hasn’t formally announced the PlayStation 6, recent developments have provided insights into the future of console gaming.
Notably, Bloomberg reported in 2024 that Sony is potentially developing a new gaming handheld device—their first since the PS Vita. This new device is reportedly being designed to play PS5 games natively, though it may still be years away from announcement.
Commitment to Traditional Gaming
Despite the growing popularity of cloud-based services, Sony remains committed to traditional hardware gaming. The company maintains that the majority of players prefer to experience games through local execution without dependency on network conditions, a position they say has been validated by the success of the PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Upcoming Game Highlights
September 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated months for new games this year, featuring major releases including Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Among the notable releases, Silent Hill f is set to launch on September 25 for PS5. This standalone spinoff follows Shimizu Hinako’s perilous journey as her hometown becomes engulfed in fog, offering an excellent entry point for newcomers to the series.
