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PlayStation’s September 2026 State of Play and State of Play Japan double feature is officially in the books, and after spending several hours watching, reacting, and talking about everything that was shown, I can safely say that I had a really good time with this one. Was everything I predicted there? Definitely not. Were there a few announcements I really wish we had gotten? Absolutely. But that’s part of the fun of these showcases. You go into them with a giant list of possibilities, hopes, and wild predictions, and then you get to see what PlayStation actually has waiting behind the curtain. And overall, I thought this was a fun show.

Metro returned during today’s PlayStation State of Play with one of its biggest updates yet. 4A Games officially announced that Metro 2039 will launch February 4, 2027 , while also debuting the game’s first console gameplay captured on PS5 Pro. The footage follows the game’s new protagonist, The Stranger , after emerging from the Metro tunnels and entering the ruined surface of Moscow. The Stranger is a former Spartan with a dark history and a much more brutal approach than some of the series’ previous heroes. Metro 2039 remains a single-player, story-driven first-person shooter, blending the exploration, survival, stealth and combat that have long defined the franchise. The State of Play gameplay showed players managing radiation and survival equipment while choosing how to approach dangerous encounters with firearms, stealth and other tools. 4A Games also confirmed that its proprietary 4A Engine is once again powering the experience. Both PS5 and PS5 Pro will support ray tracing and...

Square Enix officially closed today’s PlayStation State of Play with a massive look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation — and now we know when the trilogy ends. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches April 8, 2027 for PlayStation 5. Revelation serves as the third and final chapter of the remake trilogy that began with Final Fantasy VII Remake and continued with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Today’s extended gameplay presentation showed just how much larger the final adventure is becoming. The iconic Highwind airship will play a major role in exploration, allowing the party to travel across an enormous open world from the skies. Chocobos return as well, including Piko, who can grow stronger alongside the party and assist in both traversal and combat. Combat is also evolving. Revelation introduces the Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear system — FITS . Players can equip specialized outfits that alter both character appearance and combat abilities. Square Enix detailed four different FITS cla...

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.

The nightmare continues early next year. During today’s PlayStation State of Play, Firesprite officially confirmed that Until Dawn 2 launches January 28, 2027, for PlayStation 5 . The sequel follows Dead True , a team of paranormal-investigation YouTubers whose search for supernatural stories eventually brings them to Akishima Island. Before that journey begins, the crew investigates Blackwood Sanitorium and the tragic events that occurred there 12 years earlier, providing a direct connection to the history of the original Until Dawn. Firesprite has partnered with AdHoc Studio , the team behind Dispatch, to help craft the story. Once again, decisions sit at the center of the experience. Relationships, conversations and seemingly small choices can radically alter what happens and who survives. The new trailer offered several examples of these decisions, from characters choosing different paths while searching for missing friends to considerably darker situations in which survival can de...

Grand Theft Auto VI is taking over more than just our PS5 screens this November. During today’s State of Play, PlayStation revealed two new limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI . Players will be able to choose between the Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition and Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition . Both controllers draw heavily from the atmosphere of Vice City.

PlayStation has officially announced its next State of Play, and we won't have to wait very long. On Thursday, September 3, 2026 , PlayStation will host not one but two broadcasts back-to-back , beginning at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT . First up will be a traditional State of Play , featuring new announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. PlayStation has also confirmed that the presentation will conclude with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix. Then, immediately after the main presentation, State of Play Japan returns. Hosted once again by Yuki Kaji, State of Play Japan will turn the spotlight on upcoming games from developers across Japan and Asia, with new gameplay, announcements, deeper dives, and more throughout the show. Needless to say, I’m excited. State of Play presentations are always fun because you never completely know what PlayStation is going to pull out of a hat. We know a little about what to expect thi...

PlayStation came out swinging on June 2, 2026, with a massive State of Play that felt less like a quick update and more like a true summer showcase moment. For over an hour, Sony and its partners delivered new reveals, release dates, gameplay looks, horror surprises, franchise returns, and one of the biggest looks yet at Marvel’s Wolverine . For me, the clear centerpiece was Marvel’s Wolverine . Insomniac showed off a brutal, violent, and action-heavy look at Logan’s upcoming solo adventure, and it finally gave the game the kind of teeth fans have been waiting for. The combat looked aggressive, the tone felt sharp, and seeing characters like Jean Grey and the Reavers only made the game feel bigger. With the game counting down toward its September 15 launch, this felt like the moment where the hype truly became real. Another huge surprise was God of War Laufey , a new chapter focused on Faye. Instead of simply moving forward with Kratos or Atreus, Santa Monica Studio seems to be digging...