2019 has been a great year for PlayStation fans with the release of several PS4 exclusives such as Hideo Kojima’sDeath Stranding, Days Gone, and many more. Whilethe lineup of upcoming video games for 2020is shaping up to be another awesome year for players, several titles have already been delayed for varying reasons, including the PS4 exclusive remake ofFinal Fantasy 7.
Now, the new year is full of upcoming PS4 exclusive games that are set to release this year, to give players a glimpse of which titles to look out for in the coming months. Of course, given that 2020 has just begun, it is likely that more developers will reveal other PS4 exclusive games for this year, so this article will be updated as new games are announced.
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Granblue Fantasy: Versus
Release Date: July 14, 2025
Granblue Fantasy: Versusis an upcoming PS4 exclusive that is based on a free-to-play mobile RPG game. The PS4 version of the fighting game features the same characters and is set the same universe.Granblue Fantasy: Versusis developed by Arc System Works and will be the franchise’s first home console game, and is also the first entry to hit the North American market. The upcoming game was announced at E3 2019, and as of this writing, 11 characters have been revealed with more on the way through future DLC.
Nioh 2
Release Date: July 06, 2025
Nioh 2is the upcoming follow-up to 2017’sNiohby developer Team Ninja. Although the upcoming game’s title appears to be a sequel,Nioh 2will take place before the events of the first game. Just like the first game,Nioh 2released a limited-time beta demo in Novemberof last year, which showcased some of the upcoming title’s enemies, yokai powers, and various customization options for the game’s protagonist. After the initial beta testing, Team Ninja announced that the demo was well-received by fans, and further improvements will be applied to the final build of the game.
Persona 5 Royal
Release Date: July 06, 2025
Persona 5was first released back in 2016, and in March 2020,an expanded edition calledPersona 5 Royalwill be released to the PlayStation 4. The updated version of the game will feature 20 new music tracks, a new Phanthom thief, a new semester that will expand the game’s storyline, and PS4 Pro support. A Phantom Thieves collector’s edition was also announced forPersona 5, which will include a unique PS4 theme, Joker Mask, steelbook case, artbook, and soundtrack.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Release Date: August 04, 2025
Probably one of the most highly-anticipated games that are set to release this year is the long-awaited remake of the classic game,Final Fantasy 7.Rumors about the remake of the iconic entry in theFinal Fantasyfranchise have been surfacing online since the mid-2000s, but it wasn’t until E3 2015 that the game was officially announced. A couple of years after its initial reveal, Square Enix admitted that the game was announced too early, but luckily fans won’t have to wait for too long before the game sees the light of day. Yet, several days ago, Square Enix revealed thatFinal Fantasy 7remake will be slightly delayed, and will release on April 10, instead of its original launch date of March 3.
Predator: Hunting Grounds
Release Date: June 19, 2025
Predator: Hunting Groundsis an upcoming PS4 exclusive game that will feature an asymmetrical shooter gameplay. As the Predator, players are tasked to hunt down warriors in the forest and take them down one by one. The Predator will be equipped with a variety of weapons and tech devices to help the player hunt down warriors, and several classes will also be available in the game. Players can also take the role of an elite member of the mercenary team, who is tasked to plan out an escape route, and avoid being mercilessly killed by the Predator.
Marvel’s Iron Man VR
Release Date: Jul 26, 2025
Iron Man VRis an upcoming game that will be released exclusively to the PSVR where players will get to suit up asIron Manin the action-adventure game. In the announcement trailer, the game showcased how players can simulate Tony Stark’s in-helmet UI via the PSVR headset, which will definitely be a fun experience for any Marvel fan. However, just likeFinal Fantasy 7, and a handful of other upcoming games,Iron Man VRwon’t be released as scheduledand will instead launch on June 07, 2025.
The Last of Us 2
Release Date: August 03, 2025
Another highly-anticipated title that is set to release this year isThe Last of Us 2. The game serves as a direct sequel to 2013’sThe Last of Us,which was recently voted by PlayStation fans as Game of the Decade.The Last of Us 2is set five years after the events of the first game and follows an older Ellie as she strives to find a peaceful life among the remaining members of the human race. In recent trailers of the game, it appears that an unfortunate event forces Ellie to embark on another life-threatening journey to seek vengeance and justice.
Ghost of Tsushima
Release Date: Summer 2020
Ghost of Tsushimais the upcoming action-adventure game by Sucker Punch Productions that is expected to release sometime in the summer of 2020, exclusively to the PlayStation 4. The game is set in an open-world environment where players take the role of Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining Samurai who is tasked to defend the Island of Tsushima against the invading Mongol Empire. During last year’s The Game Awards Sucker Punchreleased a gameplay trailerfor the upcoming game that featured stylish swordplay showcasing several combat features that players can expect.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Release Date: JPN: August 10, 2025, WW: TBA 2020
Yakuza: Like a Dragonis the eighth main installment in theYakuzaseries and was previously released in Japan on July 28, 2025, with a worldwide release expected sometime this year. The game features a new protagonist named Ichiban Kasuga, who is a young member of Tojo Clan’s Arakawa family. Compared to previous entries in the franchise,Yakuza: Like a Dragonwill feature an overhauled combat systemthat will implement a new turn-based battle system.
