PlayStation Productions Unveils Ambitious Slate of Game Adaptations at CES 2025
PlayStation Productions made a significant splash at CES 2025, announcing a diverse range of video game adaptations slated for release in 2025 and beyond. The January 7th presentation highlighted projects spanning various genres and formats.
New Adaptations Announced:
- Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (Anime Series): A Crunchyroll and Aniplex collaboration, this anime series, directed by Takanobu Mizumo and with story composition by Gen Urobuchi, will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. Sony Music will handle the music and soundtrack.
-
Horizon Zero Dawn (Film): Sony Pictures will produce this film adaptation.
-
Helldivers 2 (Film): Columbia Pictures will handle production of this film. Details on both Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2 remain scarce.
-
Until Dawn (Film): A film adaptation of Until Dawn is set for release on April 25, 2025.
-
The Last of Us Season Two: Neil Druckmann revealed a new trailer for the second season, expanding upon the The Last of Us Part II storyline and introducing characters like Abby and Dina.
Past Successes and Future Projects:
PlayStation Productions, established in 2019, has already seen success with adaptations like Uncharted (2022) and Gran Turismo (2023), both of which performed strongly at the box office. The Twisted Metal series, while not universally lauded, completed production of its second season in late 2024, though a release date is yet to be announced.
Beyond the CES announcements, PlayStation Productions continues work on film adaptations of Days Gone and a sequel to Uncharted, as well as a God of War television series.
The expanding portfolio of PlayStation Productions suggests a continued commitment to bringing beloved PlayStation franchises to new audiences through diverse media. The success of these adaptations will undoubtedly influence the future development of similar projects.
