Sony's State of Play Delights with New Game Announcement

In an electrifying start to the State of Play event in June 2025, Sony stunned audiences with the reveal of "Lumines Arise," crafted by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the mastermind behind Tetris Effect. This fresh take on the classic puzzle genre is set to launch in Fall 2025 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and PS VR2, with a demo hitting the gaming scene this summer.

Introducing Burst: A Game-Changing Feature

"Lumines Arise" brings a revolutionary feature to its core gameplay called Burst. Players will charge up a special gauge during their playtime, which, when activated, allows them to lock a square into the playfield. The challenge? Expand your locked square to epic proportions before time runs out! Completing these challenges can unleash fireworks of scores as you clear away colors from the Timeline, propelling you to new captivating environments.

An Emotional Journey Awaits You

As Ishihara, a key figure in the game’s development, describes it, "Lumines Arise" is not just another puzzle game—it's an emotional journey. Players will transition from dark beginnings into a vibrant world filled with diverse settings, including lush jungles, teeming oceans, and the electrifying streets of Tokyo. With the powerful aim of inciting synesthesia, each stage aims to evoke complex feelings through stunning visuals.

A Game Mechanic That Transports You to a Flow State

For those unfamiliar with Lumines, the mechanics are deceptively simple: players rotate and place colorful 2×2 blocks to form larger squares of a single color. The Timeline sweeps across the screen, erasing completed squares in rhythm with a pulsating soundtrack, adding thrilling time pressure to create increasingly massive combos.

Immerse Yourself with a Unique Soundtrack

Adding to the experience is an original soundtrack composed by Hydelic, who previously wowed audiences with his works on Tetris Effect: Connected. In "Lumines Arise," every action influences the soundscape, integrating music and gameplay into an immersive symphony.

Stay Tuned for More Updates!

With its groundbreaking concepts and breathtaking visuals, "Lumines Arise" is shaping up to be a must-play title in the coming year. Be sure to catch all the exciting announcements from Sony's State of Play June 2025 showcase!