The PlayStation State of Play Japan arrives directly after the main presentation this September. Here is everything you need to know about the broadcast.
Everything Announced At The PlayStation State of Play September 2026
| Game Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 | 2027 |
| Fate/EXTRA Record | January 28, 2027 |
| Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance | 2027 |
| Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | December 3, 2026 |
| The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes | 2027 |
| REMATCH x Blue Lock Collaboration | September 24, 2026 |
| Where the Seeds Fall | November 5, 2026 |
| WPCA: World Phasebound Control Authority | TBD |
| Stupid Never Dies | October 21, 2026 Demo Available Today |
| SlashZero | Spring 2027 |
| Echoes of Aincrad: Genesis Maidens | Winter 2026 |
| Digimon Time Stranger: A Heroes Eternal Legacy | 2027 |
| CONQ: Crown of No Quarter | 2027 |
| Rhapsody in Scarlet | 2027 |
| Rev. NoIR | 2027 |
| Daba: Land of Water Scar | Spring 2027 |
| Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition | October 1, 2026 |
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 Spotlights Its Customizable Avatar System
Dragon Ball Xenoverse reveals the "Fight Your Way Trailer", showing the third installment’s customizable Avatar system. Players can choose from six unique races and tune their combat styles using the iconic characters.
Fate/EXTRA Record Set to Release on January 28, 2027
A new trailer for Fate/EXTRA Record confirms the highly anticipated launch to land on January 28, 2027, for the PlayStation 4 and 5. The extended trailer features the remakes’ take on the Moon Holy Grail War with the revamped deck-building system.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Reveals New Elder Dragon and Gameplay
Capcom gives players a closer look at Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, showcasing new areas, monsters, and story details surrounding the upcoming expansion. The trailer also introduces the Elder Dragon Gundoraja and new gameplay features ahead of its 2027 release.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World New Trailer Takes a Look at Its Two Young Protagonists
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World "Monster Wrangler Trailer" observes how the two young protagonists, Bianca and Nera, interact with the world filled with monsters. The game is set to release on December 3, 2026, with pre-orders now available to purchase.
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes is Coming to Consoles
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes is announced to be available on the PlayStation 5 along with the Nintendo Switch 2. The roguelite action game is under the creative direction and writing of its original author, Daisuke Aizawa.
REMATCH x Blue Lock Collaboration Arrives September 24
REMATCH partners up with popular football anime Blue Lock to bring the Egoist squad to the online multiplayer game. They will arrive at the game on September 24th.
Where the Seeds Fall Reveals Vertical World and November 5 Release Date
Where the Seeds Fall gets its first major gameplay showcase, introducing a mysterious world built across the branches of a massive World Tree. Players follow a soldier tasked with protecting a mysterious Fell Child, with vertical exploration and fast-paced traversal taking center stage ahead of its November 5, 2026 release.
WPCA: World Phasebound Control Authority is Krafton’s Multiplayer Take on Hunting SCP-Like Anomalies
WPCA: World Phasebound Control Authority debuted an announcement trailer showing its stylish combat and supernatural monster hunting in Seoul. The multiplayer action RPG is set to release in 2028 for PS5 and PC via Steam.
Stupid Never Dies Demo Available Starting Today
Stupid Never Dies launches free demo ahead of October 21 release. The demo will allow players to play through the first two hours of the game, and offers carrying over the save file to the full game on launch.
Echoes of Aincrad Gets Its First DLC
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online announces its first upcoming DLC, Genesis Maiden. The expansion is set to arrive sometime this winter, featuring earlier floors of Aincrad with Mito.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Reveals A Hero’s Eternal Legacy Expansion
Bandai Namco unveils A Hero’s Eternal Legacy, a new expansion for Digimon Story: Time Stranger set three years after the events of the main game. The expansion introduces a new protagonist, more than 50 additional Digimon, and a new story planned for 2027.
CONQ: Crown of No Quarter Debuts as a Game of Merciless Conquering
The upcoming CONQ: Crown of No Quarter warfare entry makes its debut for the first time at the State of Play. The game features violent combat and sailing the high seas, with players leading their troops however they like.
Rhapsody in Scarlet Is Konami’s Latest Action Adventure RPG
Rhapsody in Scarlet brings players to 1920s New York as protagonist Ellie Myers, whose fate entwines with a mysterious mafia organization plotting behind the scenes. It will feature engaging combat that combines the best of magic and beast abilities, executed with stylish, flashy combos.
SlashZero Limited Demo on PS5 Now Launched
SlashZero drops a time-limited demo on the PlayStation Store with three playable characters and over 10 hours of content to try out ahead of its Spring 2027 launch. It has yet to reveal an exact release date.
Daba: Land of Water Scar Comes in Spring 2027
A new title from PlayStation’s China Hero Project and developed by Dark Star Games, Daba: Land of Water Scar is slated to come to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2027. It follows a clay puppet who takes it upon himself to journey through a collapsing land in order to save it from destruction.
Ghost of Yotei Showcases a New Trailer for Echoes of Sekigahara
Echoes of Sekigahara received an extended look in the State of Play Japan, through its Narrative Trailer. The expansion is set to focus on Atsu’s past experiences, and players will receive a much clearer picture of her story on October 1st.
Everything We Know About PlayStation State of Play Japan September 2026
Goes Live Immediately After State of Play September 2026
State of Play Japan will take place on Thursday, September 3, immediately after the main State of Play presentation. The first showcase will begin at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET, with State of Play Japan following as soon as it ends. Sony has not announced a runtime for the main presentation, though recent State of Play showcases have lasted between 35 minutes and more than an hour. Both presentations will be streamed live on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels. State of Play Japan will be broadcast in Japanese with English subtitles available.
The showcase will once again be hosted by Yuki Kaji, one of Japan’s most prominent voice actors. Kaji is best known internationally for voicing Eren Yeager in Attack on Titan. He has hosted previous State of Play Japan presentations and will return for the September showcase, which will focus on "upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia."
Check out the table below to see when the main presentation will start in your region!
| Region | SoP Stream Start Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, September 4, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
What To Expect In PlayStation State of Play Japan September 2026
Deep Dives and Reveals From Devs in Japan and Across Asia
As with the main State of Play, Sony has remained mum about the lineup for State of Play Japan. The company has only confirmed that the showcase will feature "deep dives into upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia, including new gameplay, announcements, and more."
The timing of the presentation, though, could point toward several major Japanese releases, especially with Tokyo Game Show 2026 scheduled for later this month. Sega and Atlus have already announced a substantial TGS lineup that includes several upcoming PlayStation titles.
Persona 4 Revival Likely to Appear in State of Play Japan
Persona 4 Revival is one of the more likely candidates to appear. Atlus has announced the remake in June 2025 and has since shown more of its story, characters, and combat through dedicated presentations and gameplay trailers. The game received another playable demo at Gamescom 2026, where producer Kazuhisa Wada discussed changes to the remake and its updated presentation.
The game is scheduled for February 18, 2027, and is included in Sega and Atlus’ Tokyo Game Show lineup. The two studios may keep the ball rolling by showing new gameplay or revealing more about the remake ahead of its launch.
Stranger Than Heaven Gameplay Showcase is Another Possibility
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s new action-adventure, Stranger Than Heaven, was first revealed as Project Century at The Game Awards in December 2024 and has since received a much more detailed presentation through Xbox and Gamescom. The game is now scheduled to launch on January 15, 2027, with its five-era Japanese setting and new combat system among the features fans are most excited for.
Its recent Gamescom appearance means the project is already in an active promotional period, so its appearance in State of Play Japan is likely.
More Games Expected to Appear
These are only a few of the games that could appear during State of Play Japan. The showcase may follow the main State of Play presentation, but it could still bring plenty of major announcements and updates of its own.
What is PlayStation State of Play Japan?
State of Play Japan is a PlayStation showcase dedicated to upcoming games from developers and publishers in Japan and across Asia. Like the regular State of Play, it gives Sony and its partners a platform to reveal new games and provide updates on previously announced projects. The presentation does not follow a fixed schedule and typically takes place when PlayStation has a slate of games it wants to highlight for audiences in the region.
