Everything Announced at PlayStation State of Play + State of Play Japan — September 2026

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PlayStation’s massive September 3, 2026 State of Play double feature has officially wrapped.

After a few days of anticipation, predictions, and speculation, PlayStation delivered both its traditional State of Play and State of Play Japan presentations back-to-back, showcasing more than 30 games across the two broadcasts.

There were new game reveals, release dates, gameplay demonstrations, expansions, PlayStation Plus additions, accessories, and some genuinely major announcements.

I also hosted my own live co-stream throughout the event, which stretched into a huge morning of PlayStation coverage.

If you missed either presentation, here is a rundown of everything PlayStation announced.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Gets a Release Date

Square Enix closed the primary State of Play with an extensive look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.

The game officially launches April 8, 2027, on PS5.

The extended presentation showed the Highwind being used to explore the expanded world alongside returning chocobo traversal, a grappling gun, instant character switching, and the new FITS combat system.

Pre-orders are available now.


Marvel’s Wolverine Gets Its Launch Trailer

With launch now less than two weeks away, Insomniac Games debuted the official Marvel’s Wolverine Launch Trailer.

The trailer offered another glimpse at Logan’s journey, his relationship with allies including Jean Grey and members of Team X, and additional characters players will encounter.

Marvel’s Wolverine launches worldwide for PS5 on September 15, 2026.


Metro 2039 Shows PS5 Pro Gameplay

4A Games debuted the first console gameplay for Metro 2039, captured on PlayStation 5 Pro.

The new footage follows the mysterious Stranger through the post-apocalyptic ruins of Moscow while showcasing exploration, stealth, survival mechanics, and combat.

Metro 2039 officially launches February 4, 2027 on PS5.


Until Dawn 2 Launches January 2027

We also received another substantial look at Until Dawn 2.

Developed by Firesprite in collaboration with AdHoc Studio, the sequel follows the Dead True paranormal investigation crew as their story brings them from Blackwood Sanitorium to the mysterious Akishima Island.

And, just like the original, your decisions can have deadly consequences.

Until Dawn 2 launches January 28, 2027 for PS5, with pre-orders beginning September 10.

Grand Theft Auto VI Gets Two Limited-Edition DualSense Controllers

PlayStation and Rockstar also revealed two limited-edition Grand Theft Auto VI DualSense controllers.

A White Limited Edition takes inspiration from the bright, colorful daytime side of Vice City, while the Black Limited Edition represents its neon-lit nightlife.

Both feature GTA VI branding, color-shifting finishes, and molded palm-tree details.

The controllers launch November 19 alongside Grand Theft Auto VI, with pre-orders beginning September 10.

And That Was Only the Beginning

The rest of the combined presentations included:

  • CONQ: Crown of No Quarter — newly revealed shared-open-world warfare game.
  • Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown — major expansion arriving October 15.
  • Daba: Land of Water Scar — coming to PS5 in Spring 2027.
  • Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Hero’s Eternal Legacy — new expansion coming in 2027 with a new protagonist and around 50 additional Digimon.
  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 — officially coming to PS5 in 2027.
  • Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — launches December 3.
  • Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad — Genesis Maiden — first DLC arriving this winter.
  • Fate/Extra Record — launches January 28, 2027 on PS5 and PS4.
  • Final Fantasy Resonance — launches October 22; its entire first chapter is available as a PS5 demo now, with save transfer supported. Sephiroth was also revealed.
  • Ghost of Yōtei — the Most Wanted survival mode and Echoes of Sekigahara expansion arrive October 1 as part of the Complete Edition.
  • Gran Turismo 7 — Spec IV will roll out in two parts later this year with two circuits, 12 cars and new modes.
  • Gundam Rogue Orbit — launches March 5, 2027.
  • Hunter’s Moon — new historical folk-horror game arriving October 25.
  • Keeper — Double Fine’s atmospheric puzzle adventure is available on PS5 now.
  • LEGO PlayStation — a 1,911-piece recreation of the original PlayStation console and controller launches October 1.
  • Maneater 2 — officially revealed and coming to PS5 in 2027.
  • Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance — a massive new expansion arriving in 2027 with new monsters, mechanics, locations, and story content.
  • PlayStation Plus — Mycopunk is joining Game Catalog later this year, while Mega Man X: Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2 and the original Ratchet & Clank are headed to PlayStation Plus Premium Classics.
  • Rematch x Blue Lock — collaboration launches September 24.
  • Resident Evil — a new look at Zach Creager's upcoming Resident Evil movie, coming to theaters September 18.
  • Rev. Noir — new gameplay shown and a 2027 release confirmed.
  • Rhapsody in Scarlet — a newly revealed Konami action-adventure mixing 1920s New York, jazz, magic and mysterious beasts.
  • Saros — the free Zenith update arrives later this year with Overlord Rush, Eclipse Layers New Game Plus, and additional accessibility options.
  • SlashZero — a time-limited PS5 demo is available now ahead of the full game’s Spring 2027 release.
  • Stupid Never Dies — demo available now, with the full game launching October 21.
  • The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes — the franchise’s first console game arrives on PS5 in 2027.
  • Uncanyon — new reality-bending puzzle adventure coming to PS5 in 2027.
  • Where the Seeds Fall — CygamesEdge’s debut game launches November 5, 2026.
  • World Phasebound Control Authority: WPCA — supernatural action RPG set in Seoul, coming to PS5 in 2028.


One Huge Morning for PlayStation

There was an enormous amount packed into these two presentations.

From major established franchises such as Final Fantasy, Marvel’s Wolverine, Metro, and Grand Theft Auto to completely new projects and games receiving their first major spotlight, State of Play and State of Play Japan gave PlayStation players plenty to watch over the coming months and years.

And there is still much more coverage coming from me.

I’ll be breaking out several of today’s biggest announcements into their own individual articles and videos, along with an overall review and additional post-show coverage.

If you want to watch my complete State of Play + State of Play Japan co-stream, you can find it here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/dOZhgbqWDKg?si=n5ybEDU139bVlFKb

My complete September 2026 State of Play coverage playlist is here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfTHCqbseeLo&si=w9S4HnbKOo7vF28D

And you can read PlayStation’s complete official recap here:

https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/state-of-play-state-of-play-japan-all-announcements-trailers/

State of Play September 2026 is officially in the books.

Now the countdown begins for everything coming next.

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