State Of Play & State Of Play Japan: All Announcements, Trailers

Sony Interactive Entertainment hosted a double-sized broadcast event featuring both the global State of Play and State of Play Japan. The dual showcases featured updates on more than 30 video games, offering players a comprehensive look at upcoming releases, major expansions, and hardware collaborations. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new intellectual properties, the event served as a major roadmap for the PlayStation ecosystem heading into late 2026 and 2027.

Among the most prominent announcements was the official release date for Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 on November 19. To celebrate the launch, Sony revealed two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by the game's Vice City aesthetic, available in black and white editions. Pre-orders for these controllers will open on September 10, ahead of their November 19 release. Additionally, Square Enix closed out the presentation by revealing that Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the final entry in its ambitious remake trilogy, will launch on April 8, 2027. The showcase featured an extensive look at the game's expanded world navigation, including the Highwind airship, grapple guns, and the FITS combat system.

Sucker Punch Productions shared major updates for Ghost of YŃtei, announcing the "Most Wanted" combat survival mode and the "Echoes of Sekigahara" expansion. Both pieces of content will arrive on October 1 as part of the game's Complete Edition. The expansion explores the protagonist Atsu's past during the Battle of Sekigahara, with Japanese voice actor Fairouz Ai discussing her return to the role. Meanwhile, Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a massive expansion coming in 2027 that introduces the Skybound Eyrie region, new Elder Dragons like Gundoraja, and a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026 featuring the monster Arakeeta.

The broadcast also highlighted several upcoming role-playing and action titles. Pearl Abyss showcased Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown, a massive expansion captured on PS5 Pro that is scheduled to launch on October 15. Dark Star Games, under the PlayStation China Hero Project, revealed a Spring 2027 release window for Daba: Land of Water Scar. Strategic combat fans received updates on Fate/Extra Record, now confirmed for a January 28, 2027 release on PS5 and PS4, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, which is set to launch on December 3. Furthermore, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Hero's Eternal Legacy, both slated for 2027 releases.

In the realm of shooter and survival games, 4A Games presented the first PS5 Pro gameplay footage for Metro 2039, confirming a February 4, 2027 release date. For fans of historical horror, Twin Swans revealed Hunter's Moon, a first-person folk horror game set in 17th-century England, launching on October 25. On the multiplayer front, Sloclap's football game Rematch is crossing over with the anime Blue Lock on September 24, while the co-op looter-shooter Mycopunk was announced as a future addition to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. PlayStation Plus Premium Classics will also expand this year with Mega Man X: Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2, and the original Ratchet & Clank.

Several unique projects and collaborations rounded out the presentation. Double Fine Productions shadow-dropped Keeper, a wordless, atmospheric puzzle adventure available on PS5 starting today. LEGO and PlayStation announced a 1,911-piece replica set of the original PlayStation console and controller, launching on October 1. In film news, the showcase opened with a trailer for a new Resident Evil movie directed by Zach Cregger, which is set to hit theaters on September 18. Finally, Konami made appearances with updates on the RPG Rev. Noir, locked in for a 2027 release, and debuted a new 1920s New York-themed action-adventure titled Rhapsody in Scarlet.