PlayStation State of Play is back, and it promises an hour-long show. Here's everything you need to know about the event.
Everything Announced At The PlayStation State of Play June 2026
Biggest Announcements
God of War: Laufey Coming Exclusively to PlayStation 5 Soon
Marvel’s Wolverine Reveals Jean Grey and Other Characters in New Extended Gameplay Trailer
Rayman Legends Retold Announced for October 1, 2026
Until Dawn 2 Revealed, Releasing Exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2027
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Arrives February 12, 2027
Release Dates and Demos
Control Resonant Set to Release on September 24, 2026
Silent Hill: Townfall Releases September 24, 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Takes Flight on October 2, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Confirms September 25 Release Date
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Slashing In this 2026
Phantom Blade Zero to Release Pre-Orders in Summer
Game Reveals
Bancho the Chef, A Dave the Diver Prequel, Announced
KEMURI Showcases Yokai-Hunting Action in New Gameplay Trailer, Coming in 2027
The Lost Wild Arrives in 2027
Stuntman: Hollywood Marks the Return of the Stuntman Franchise
Game Updates
No Rest for the Wicked Exits Early Access in October
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage as the Knights of Doom
ILL Reveals New Story Trailer
Three PS2 Favorites Join the Classics Catalog
Marathon Season 2 Goes Live Today
Dune: Awakening Launches on Consoles September 22
Biggest Announcements
God of War: Laufey Coming Exclusively to PlayStation 5 Soon
Sony's State of Play for June 2026 saved the best for last: a spin-off God of War game centered on Kratos' Giantess wife, Laufey. Far removed from the mainline entries' Nordic realms, God of War: Laufey takes players into the seemingly bizarre "Afterlife of the Gods," a purgatory-like realm inhabited by fallen mythological deities from across different cultures.
The whopping 20-minute gameplay showcase revealed how combat works, maintaining the series' third-person roots while placing a greater emphasis on aerial combos and an extra flurry of magical attacks thanks to Laufey's innate powers.
Deborah Ann Woll (Daredevil, True Blood) returns as Faye as she attempts to uncover answers within this mysterious, lawless realm. She is joined by an odd Jell-O cube named Phranque, voiced by Jack Quaid (The Boys, Companion), as well as an enchanted ribbon attached to a sword named Rue. God of War: Laufey has no release date yet, but it will launch exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Marvel’s Wolverine Reveals Jean Grey and Other Characters in New Extended Gameplay Trailer
Marvel’s Wolverine kicks off the PlayStation State of Play June 2026 presentation with an all-new extended gameplay trailer featuring Jean Grey and other characters that players will encounter in the game. Logan’s fellow X-Men, equipped with their powerful telekinetic abilities, will fight alongside him to free captured mutants from Bolivar Trask’s hired guns, the Reavers.
As previewed, Wolverine will use his classic "Techniques" like Tornado Spin and Bull Rush to brutally slice up enemies and dish out devastating combos. The latest teaser also highlighted the game’s focus on gore, showing Logan being drenched in his enemies’ blood, and a whole lot of dismembering.
During the trailer, developer Insomniac Games shared snippets of other familiar faces, such as Mystique, Sabretooth, Omega Red, and more. They also opened pre-orders for the game following the livestream event.
Rayman Legends Retold Announced for October 1, 2026
Rayman Legends Retold reimagines the classic platformer with a complete visual overhaul, fully voiced cinematics, and an all-new story. When a mysterious threat emerges in the Glade of Dreams, Rayman and his friends set out on a new adventure to restore peace across the realms.
Along the way, players will explore a reimagined world filled with new surprises, rescue Teensies, and take on memorable boss battles. The remake also introduces a sixth realm, new musical stages, dragon-riding sequences, additional Cave of Trials challenges, and an expanded soundtrack. Rayman Legends Retold launches on October 1, 2026, for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Until Dawn 2 Revealed, Releasing Exclusively on PlayStation 5 in 2027
Until Dawn 2, a standalone sequel to the original Until Dawn, has been revealed as a Playstation 5 exclusive. It will be released sometime in 2027, and unlike its predecessor it will be developed by Firesprite.
As a standalone sequel, Until Dawn 2 will feature an entirely new and original cast, centering on a group of internet famous ghost hunters tasked with exploring an abandoned island. Along the way, these characters will encounter unseen horrors and players must make difficult decisions to ensure their survival.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Arrives February 12, 2027
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has now confirmed a release date on February 12, 2027. It is a 2026 remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider game, reimagining Lara Croft’s debut outing with modern graphics, revamped gameplay, and additional new content.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis follows British archaeologist and adventurer Lara Croft, who was hired to hunt down an artifact called the Scion of Atlantis. Players will play as Lara and make use of her skills and knowledge as she explores locales forgotten by time, such as the lush jungles of Peru, Greece’s ancient ruins, the vast deserts of Egypt, and a particular mythical Mediterranean island.
Release Dates and Demos
Control Resonant Set to Release on September 24, 2026
Control Resonant, the upcoming action adventure RPG from Remedy Entertainment, has received a trailer that showcases brand new story cutscenes and gameplay footage as well as a final release date of September 24, 2026. Pre-orders for the game are still yet to be available at this time.
Control Resonant is a sequel to the original Control, which was released on August 27, 2019. Unlike its predecessor, Control Resonant will focus on Dylan Faden, a parautilitarian who escapes from FBC confinement to navigate through quarantined Manhattan. Players will take control of Dylan to search for Jesse, his sister and the protagonist of the original Control.
Silent Hill: Townfall Releases September 24, 2026
Silent Hill: Townfall, the next installment in Konami's long-running Silent Hill franchise, is confirmed for release on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games. Pre-orders for the game, priced at $49.99 (Standard Edition) and $59.99 (Deluxe Edition), are now open on the platforms.
The upcoming psychological horror title is being developed by Screen Burn and published by Konami and Annapurna Interactive. The trailer shows the protagonist, Simon, talking to a nurse from St. Amelia, who was first revealed as the mysterious voice on CRTV during February’s State of Play. Using the CRTV gadget and peek mechanic, Simon navigates tense encounters with enemies as a mysterious creature begins to stalk him in the Otherworld.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Takes Flight on October 2, 2026
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is confirmed for a global release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on October 1 at 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET | October 2 at 12:00 AM CEST / 7:00 AM JST.
Pre-orders for its physical and digital editions are now open on the included platforms, with pre-order bonuses offering the playable F-14A Tomcat aircraft and a copy of Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition will receive three days of early access, a customizable cosmetic set, and a premium Ace Pass plus voucher, on top of the base game.
Developed by PROJECT ACES under Bandai Namco Aces and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the upcoming flight shooter entry in the Ace Combat series received a trailer showcasing its Campaign Mode, the single-player experience in the Strangereal world. From aerial combat to launching strikes on ground and naval forces, Ace Combat 8 features diverse weaponry and a roster of over 30 aircraft categorized into fighter, attack, multi-role, and electronic warfare roles. Victory is only possible through the united effort of the Joker Squadron, led by the player as their commander.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Confirms September 25 Release Date
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, revealed back during The Game Awards in 2024, has now revealed a release date of September 25, 2026. A playable demo on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is available ahead of launch.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action game by Capcom in the long-running Onimusha series, the latest mainline installment since 2006’s Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams. Set in a curse-ridden Kyoto, players follow legendary sword saint Miyamoto Musashi as he battles hordes of yokai and cursed spirits.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Slashing In this 2026
The classic Dynasty Warriors 3 gets a major makeover in this upcoming Remaster, as announced during PlayStation's June 2026 State of Play. The musou-style action game will include both the base game and its expansion, Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends, in one complete package with a major graphical overhaul built using Unreal Engine 5.
This remaster retains its over-the-top gameplay, where players take on thousands of soldiers while pulling off flashy moves nonstop. Fans of the original will also see the return of fan-favorite characters like Lu Bu and Xiahou Dun with updated visuals. On top of that, Ziluan from Dynasty Warriors Origin will also join the roster. The game has no definite release date yet, but it is slated to launch this year for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and PC via Steam.
Phantom Blade Zero to Release Pre-Orders in Summer
Phantom Blade Zero will be releasing a full trailer and open pre-orders in the Summer of 2026, with a gameplay and story deep dive to follow in late Summer.
Phantom Blade Zero follows protagonist Soul, a warrior framed for the death of his master. He now has 66 days left to live, all while being on the run from his former comrades. His journey across the land is fueled by the determination to discover the truth behind the murder and to enact revenge upon the masterminds of this conspiracy.
Game Reveals
Bancho the Chef, A Dave the Diver Prequel, Announced
Beloved sushi master Bancho stars in developer MINTROCKET’s fully 3D prequel to Dave the Diver, set 19 years prior.
In this cooking sim and RPG adventure, players don Bancho’s apron as he learns cuisine from master chefs across Asia. The year is 2004. Bancho is yet to achieve sushi greatness. And he still has hair.
The game is currently being developed for PlayStation 5 and is available for wishlisting on the PlayStation Store. A release date has yet to be announced.
Classic cook-and-serve gameplay uses the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and gyro sensors to fully immerse players in prepping, grilling, frying, and even washing dishes. Bancho can also take on side missions from unique NPCs and engage in mini-games such as fishing and petting cats.
KEMURI Showcases Yokai-Hunting Action in New Gameplay Trailer, Coming in 2027
KEMURI is set to release in 2027 for PlayStation 5. A new gameplay trailer revealed more of Kemuri City, highlighting the game's fast-paced combat, vertical traversal, and support for online co-op with up to three players.
Developed and published by Ikumi Nakamura’s Unseen, KEMURI is an action-adventure title set in Kemuri City, where players use Fox Window to uncover Yokai, supernatural beings concealed from ordinary sight. Through Possession Apparel, hunters can take on the powers of Yokai, changing their appearance and fighting style as they confront paranormal threats.
The Lost Wild Arrives in 2027
The Lost Wild is an upcoming evasion-based dinosaur survival-horror experience by Great Ape Games and Annapurna Interactive. Players take on the role of Saskia, who is tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious island, riddled with prehistoric beasts.
She must explore overgrown research facilities and gather resources to survive, all while taking in more information about the lush, dinosaur-inhabited wilderness. The Lost Wild is set to launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
Stuntman: Hollywood Marks the Return of the Stuntman Franchise
The Stuntman franchise is making its return with Stuntman: Hollywood, a new action-driving game from Saber Interactive. Inspired by blockbuster films and television shows, the game puts players behind the wheel as a professional stunt driver tasked with pulling off dangerous jumps, high-speed chases, and explosive set pieces on movie sets.
Players will be able to take control of iconic vehicles from franchises such as Fast ＆ Furious, Back to the Future, and Knight Rider while completing increasingly challenging stunt sequences. Stuntman: Hollywood does not yet have a release date, but it is currently in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Game Updates
No Rest for the Wicked Exits Early Access in October
No Rest for the Wicked launches into Version 1.0 in October for PlayStation 5 and PC, with Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 releases to follow in the future. The full release will include new areas, a revamped class and progression system, and the long-awaited final chapter of the story along with endgame content for replayability.
First released in Early Access on April 19, 2024, No Rest for the Wicked is a multiplayer action RPG with Soulslike combat elements where players take on the role of a Cerim, a holy warrior with powers capable of fighting the world’s blight known as The Pestilence. Either solo or with a squad of up to three other friends, save Isola Sacra from further destruction and bring about peace once again.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Reveals Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage as the Knights of Doom
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has revealed a new team of supervillains working with Doctor Doom as part of its base roster. Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage will be added as playable characters when Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6, 2026.
Magneto will be a zoning and projectile heavy character that utilizes his mastery of magnetism to control the battlefield, while Green Goblin will focus on tricking his opponents and flying into them with his iconic pumpkin bombs and glider. Carnage, meanwhile, will be an appropriately visceral fighter with a "Symbiote-Infested" mechanic that powers up his attacks after he lands hits.
ILL Reveals New Story Trailer
ILL revealed a new cinematic story trailer, showing snippets of the abject horrors called Aberrations that lurk within the research fort’s walls, as well as who appear to be major characters including the currently unnamed protagonist.
ILL is an upcoming survival‑horror FPS from indie developer Team Clout, now backed by Mundfish Powerhouse. The game delivers a brutal fusion of cinematic body horror and interactive combat, where grotesque aberrations clash in physics‑driven environments.
Drawing artistic influence from films like The Thing, classic shooters like Half‑Life 2, and even unsettling TikTok imagery, ILL wants to immerse players in a visceral world filled with dread and tension. The devs aim to create highly detailed locations where every barrel, furniture piece, and corridor is set with physics to make it feel alive.
Three PS2 Favorites Join the Classics Catalog
Three PS2 favorites are coming to the Classics Catalog for Premium subscribers. Gitaroo Man, the stylish musical fighter, arrives in June 2026. Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, the critically acclaimed psychic shooter action-adventure by Midway Games, follows in July 2026.
Lastly, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, a Capcom fantasy hack-and-slash and the sixth installment in the Onimusha series, will join the catalog in August 2026.
Marathon Season 2 Goes Live Today
Marathon's highly anticipated Season 2 is officially live today, bringing a whole new dimension to Bungie's science-fiction first-person shooter thanks to the introduction of a new enemy type lurking in the darkness. The update introduces a new nighttime map set in Dire Marsh, one of the deadliest zones in the game. Additionally, this brand-new season, dubbed Nightfall,
comes with a host of changes to the UI, gameplay balance, and two new weapons for some prime extraction-shootin'.
More importantly, one of the biggest additions in Marathon's Season 2 is the introduction of a new Shell called the Sentinel. This support-focused class allows players to survive hectic firefights thanks to a new set of tools that can intercept enemy grenades while also boosting weapon fire rates for both you and your fireteam.
Marathon is available now, and a free open week is currently running from June 2 to June 9 across all platforms.
Dune: Awakening Launches on Consoles September 22
Dune: Awakening is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 22, 2026, with pre-orders now available. Funcom shared a new trailer and outlined several features arriving in September, including full single-player support, scalable difficulty settings, and the final act of Book One.
The post also highlights the many additions introduced since the PC launch, including optional PvP, a reworked endgame, self-hosted servers on PC, new locations, expanded story content, and various quality-of-life improvements.
Everything We Know About PlayStation State of Play June 2026
Goes Live On June 2, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. PT / 5:00 P.M. ET
Sony has officially announced the next PlayStation State of Play presentation, which will air on June 2, 2026. The showcase is scheduled to run for more than 60 minutes and will feature updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals for upcoming PlayStation 5 titles from studios around the world.
In addition to the standard digital stream, PlayStation is expanding the event's reach through exclusive, in-person theater viewings. Sony has partnered with Alamo Drafthouse to broadcast the entire showcase live on the big screen at select locations across the United States. Free but limited tickets will be available for fans residing near participating theaters in major metropolitan areas, including Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York City, Raleigh, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The broadcast will begin at 2:00 P.M. PT / 5:00 P.M. ET, and will stream live on PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. Check out the table below to see when the livestream will start in your region!
| Region | Stream Start Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
PlayStation State of Play June 2026 | What to Expect
Trying to predict a PlayStation State of Play is always part educated guesswork, part wishful thinking. Sony usually opts to tease just one or two major attractions while leaving the rest of the presentation open for surprises. Sony has mentioned "news and announcements for games coming to PS5," which likely mean more reveals and release date updates.
New Look at Marvel’s Wolverine
Marvel’s Wolverine is already locked in for the June 2026 State of Play. Sony confirmed that the showcase will open with a new look at the game, alongside fresh details about its "brutal and relentless combat." The presentation will also likely give fans a better idea of how the game actually plays, since Insomniac Games has mostly stayed quiet since the title’s original reveal.
Before this announcement, Insomniac only teased that more reveals would arrive sometime in spring 2026. The studio notably skipped the February 2026 State of Play, despite heavy fan expectations at the time. Since then, Sony and Insomniac have shared very little beyond short updates and promotional posts, which makes this upcoming showcase the first major spotlight on the project in quite a while. Because the game is now only a few months away from release, fans will likely expect story details and a closer look at Wolverine’s combat style during the broadcast.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Gameplay Could Get Revealed
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has become one of the biggest question marks in PlayStation’s lineup. Naughty Dog first revealed the game during The Game Awards 2024 with a cinematic trailer that introduced bounty hunter Jordan A. Mun and the planet Sempiria. Since that reveal, though, the studio has not shown another trailer or update for the project. Right now, fans only know a few story details.
So far, all that’s confirmed is that it is a sci-fi "game about faith and religion." It’s set in an alternate 1986, and Jordan is pursuing the Five Aces criminal syndicate in Sempiria, a world that has been isolated for over six centuries. Many fans expect the June 2026 State of Play to showcase what Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet actually looks like in motion.
God of War Trilogy Remake First Look is Likely
The God of War Trilogy Remake was announced during the February 2026 State of Play. Fans were given a title card… and that’s about it. Sony has shared no details beyond that first announcement. There has been no gameplay footage, no screenshots, and no release window yet. Santa Monica Studio said that the project remains "very early in development," so fans should not expect it anytime soon.
However, this doesn’t mean that fans will not get perhaps a first look of the game. The original God of War games helped define the PS2 and PS3 eras, but much of the Greek saga still remains stuck on old hardware today. Sony has yet to explain how closely these remakes will stick to the originals, or if the combat and structure will be overhauled for modern audiences. Hopefully, fans will get some answers this June 2.
FF7 Remake Part 3’s Title Could Get Revealed
Final Fantasy VII (FF7) Remake Part 3 is one of the most expected PlayStation-related updates for this State of Play. Square Enix has already confirmed that the project is in development, and it will wrap up the remake trilogy that began with FF7 Remake and continued with FF7 Rebirth. The team has also said that development has been smooth and that the story direction is already set, but there has been no public gameplay or trailer so far. Right now, all attention is still on how the final part will complete Cloud’s journey.
Since Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched in 2024, Square Enix has kept details on Part 3 very quiet. There isn’t even an official title yet. Even a short teaser or a title reveal would already be a big deal for fans. If not, this could still be the kind of event where Square Enix simply confirms the final name of the project, which has become a common expectation in the community at this point.
More Updates and Reveals are Expected
This is only part of what Sony may show during the June 2026 State of Play. The full lineup is always kept secret until the broadcast goes live, and PlayStation often saves a few surprises for the actual event itself. Even with strong expectations around these big titles, nothing is fully set until Sony takes the stage. More details and possible surprises will only become clear once the showcase airs on June 2.
What is PlayStation State of Play?
PlayStation State of Play is a regular program by Sony that aims to deliver updates on upcoming and recently released games, as well as hardware and other PlayStation-related news. It is their showcase event, similar to Nintendo Direct and Xbox Developer Direct, that is pre-recorded and streamed online, featuring game trailers, developer insights, and sometimes surprise announcements.
There is no strict schedule for PlayStation State of Play showcases. It can happen multiple times a year, depending on whether Sony has anything major to share with the gaming community, whether it’s about their own IPs, indies, or other big updates.
