Sony’s PlayStation 2 holds a unique place in gaming history, boasting a lifecycle that spanned from its 2000 launch until the final game release in 2013.
However, the PlayStation 4, which launched in 2013, is on track to break this record by continuing to receive new game releases over a decade after its debut.
In 2025, the PS4 will enter its 12th year, a time when most consoles typically see a dramatic drop in new titles. Yet, this is not the case for the PS4.
Over 20 new games are scheduled to be released for the aging console this year. This is a rare occurrence in the modern gaming industry, where consoles usually receive only a handful of late-stage titles after a decade of availability.
Some of the notable titles coming to PS4 in 2025 include:
- Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana (PS5/PS4, Switch) – January 7
- Freedom Wars Remastered (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) – January 10
- Tales of Graces f Remastered (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) – January 17
- Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – January 23
- Sniper Elite: Resistance (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, Xbox One) – January 30
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (PS5, PS4, PC, Switch) – February 14
- Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – February 14
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S ) – February 21
- Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – March 6
- Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) – March 21
- Bleach: Rebirth of Souls (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S) – March 21
- Atomfall (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) – March 27
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S) – April 24
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (PS4, PS5, PC, Mobile) – June
- Double Dragon Revive (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, XSX/S) – October 23
- Dying Light: The Beast (PS4/5, PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) – 2025
- Elden Ring Nightreign (PC, PS4/5, XSX/S, Xbox One) – 2025
- Little Nightmares 3 (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox) – 2025
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PC, Switch, PS4/5, XSX/S, Xbox One) – 2025
- Splitgate 2 (PC, PS5, PS4, XSX/S, Xbox One) – 2025
- The House of the Dead 2: Remake (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – 2025
- WWE 2K25 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) – 2025
This list includes remasters, brand-new indie games, and even major AAA titles, showing that developers are still very much invested in the console.
While the PS4’s technical capabilities may not match the newer PS5, its versatility and the growing demand for cross-platform games ensure that it remains relevant.
The continued success of live-service games like Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone, and Minecraft, which still receive regular updates on the PS4, also means that many players don’t feel the need to upgrade.
This massive player base helps maintain the PS4’s long-term relevance, and developers are continuing to create games for it.
Looking ahead, it’s entirely possible that the PS4 could surpass the PS2 in terms of game release longevity, potentially continuing to receive new titles even after the PS6 is released.
This marks a fascinating shift in the gaming landscape, where older consoles are not immediately phased out, thanks to digital marketplaces, scalable game engines, and the sheer size of their player bases.
