State of Play September 2026: Everything Announced
State of Play September 2026 ended with an extended look at Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation, but it was a broadcast dominated by no-shows and fan calls for Destiny 3.
Highlights included an extended clip of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, the reveal of two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by GTA 6, and the announcement of Crimson Desert DLC. We also got the surprise announcement of Maneater 2. Meanwhile, Until Dawn 2, Metro 2039, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation all got release dates.
But there was disappointment at the various PlayStation Studios no-shows. For example, Sony Santa Monica's God of War Laufey, due out in February, was nowhere to be seen. Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet failed to make an appearance. And what's going on with Media Molecule, Sony Bend, and Haven's Fairgame?
After State of Play ended, we rolled straight into State of Play Japan, where we got an extended look at Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara. Konami revealed two new games, and Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance got a deep dive.
In case you missed it, check out all the updates in our live blog below, which includes all the new trailers. Then head to the comments to let us know what you thought of the show!
And that's a wrap for State of Play September 2026!
State of Play September 2026 ended with Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara in the State of Play Japan segment. Let us know what you think of what PlayStation has in store in the comments below!
Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara
State of Play Japan featured a new look at Ghost of Yōtei story expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara, launching on October 1, 2026 as part of the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition.
Daba: Land of Water Scar
PlayStation's China Hero Project has unearthed action game Daba: Land of Water Scar. This soulslike tells the story of a puppet with a humanoid appearance exploring an ancient city.
Rev. Noir
Sticking with Konami, we got a closer look at Rev. Noir, which also featured in State of Play. It's due out in 2027.
Rhapsody in Scarlet extended look
Konami's Rhapsody in Scarlet, announced at State of Play, got an extended look in State of Play Japan. It's set in 1920s New York, with music a big focus. It's an action game with fast-paced combat. You play a mage called Ellie who incorporates magic into combos. There are Beast abilities, too. A story trailer focused on the use of magic and how it could end up causing trouble for a mysterious mafia.
Conq: Crown of No Quarter reveal
Dark fantasy tactical action video game Conq: Crown of No Quarter is coming out in 2027.
SlashZero
Streetlamp Studio's side-scrolling action roguelike cyberpunk game SlashZero launches spring 2027. The demo goes live later today. It features over 10 hours of gameplay.
Stupid Never Dies
GPTRACK50 Inc.'s funky zombie action game Stupid Never Dies has a demo featuring the first two hours, and you can transfer your save.
Gundam Rogue Orbit extended look
State of Play Japan featured an extended look at Gundam Rogue Orbit, including customization options.
Where the Seeds Fall
Cygames announced CygamesEdge, a smaller-scale development effort. Its first game is Where the Seeds Fall, an action adventure game focused on verticality where you need to reach the ground from a great height. It's due out November 5, 2026.
Rematch collaboration with Blue Lock
Sloclap annouced a Rematch collaboration with Blue Lock, which kicks off September 24. Blue Lock is a football anime, and characters such as Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Seishiro Nagi, and Rin Itoshi are included in the crossover.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World
We got a new look at Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World and a villain who sounds very much like he's voiced by Neil Newbon, the actor who famously played Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance
Monster Hunter boss Ryōzō Tsujimoto appeared on State of Play Japan to go into more detail on upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds expansion, Ascendance. We saw new monsters, including the new Elder Dragon, Gundoraga. Tsujimoto teased more information on that soon.
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes got its first trailer at State of Play Japan.
Fate/Extra Record
Next up from State of Play Japan was Fate/Extra Record, coming to PS5 and PS4 on January 28, 2027.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
The first game included in State of Play Japan was Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, due out in 2027. The new trailer is below.
That's the end of State of Play, but we have more from State of Play Japan...
State of Play ended with the extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which means no Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet update from Naughty Dog. Other no-shows included Media Molecule, Sony Bend, and Haven Studio's Fairgame.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date
Final Fantasy VII Revelation ends the remake trilogy on April 8, 2027. State of Play delivered a new trailer and 10 minutes of fresh gameplay footage.
GTA 6 Dualsense controller
GTA 6 featured in State of Play via a DualSense controller. That Rockstar / PlayStation partnership is certainly putting in work! Two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by GTA 6 are in the works: DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition; and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition.
Both limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers launch on November 19 priced $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99. Pre-orders start September 10 at 10am local time.
Until Dawn 2
Firesprite's Until Dawn 2 got a new trailer at State of Play. The impressive character models feature realistic faces in various states of terror. It hits PS5 on January 26, 2027.
Gran Turismo 7 update
Gran Turismo 7 is getting a big update. Creator Kazunori Yamauchi hit State of Play to reveal all the details, with the Spec IV Update releasing by the end of year in two parts (October and December).
Saros update
Housemarque's Saros is getting a free update called Zenith.
PS Plus updates
Mega Man X: Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2, and the original Ratchet & Clank hit the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog over the course of the rest of 2026. Dino Crisis 2 is certainly an interesting one, amid calls from fans for a brand new sequel in the survival horror series. Launching into Game Catalog is Pigeons at Play's Mycopunk.
Rhapsody in Scarlet
More from Konami: here's Rhapsody in Scarlet.
Rev. Noir
We got a new look at Konami's upcoming RPG Rev. Noir running on PS5 Pro. It's due out next year.
3 indie games coming to PlayStation
State of Play introduced three new indie games coming to PlayStation: Hunter's Moon; Annapurna's Uncanyon; and Double Fine's Keeper, which is available on PS5 today following the studio's independence from Microsoft ownership.
Gundam Rogue Orbit
Gundam Rogue Orbit got a new trailer, and confirmation of a release date: March 5, 2027.
Final Fantasy Resonance
Square Enix announced a demo for Final Fantasy Resonance, which is out today. The game launches in October.
LEGO PlayStation confirmed
The LEGO PlayStation that leaked earlier this week was confirmed at State of Play with an official look at the PS1. The nearly 1:1 scale reproduction of the original 1994 console features 1,911 pieces and is due out later this year.
Crimson Desert DLC announced
Pearl Abyss showed Crimson Desert DLC, called Chartering the Unknown. The trailer showed off plenty of new content and systems, including what looks like a base building mechanic. Why not? Crimson Desert has pretty much every other video game system! There's also what looks like underwater exploration, Chartering the Unknown comes out October 15, 2026.
Maneater 2 announced
State of Play delivered the surprise announcement of Maneater 2! It's due out in 2027.
Metro 2039 PS5 Pro gameplay and release date
4A Games revealed a first look at upcoming shooter Metro 2039 running on PS5 Pro. The game looked fantastic in the footage shown during State of Play, with an impressive level of detail and atmospheric lighting throughout the creepy gameplay. Eventually the shooting starts, and we see the protagonist fight against a number of human enemies in a building. Outside, a storm is brewing, and the player seeks cover before it breaks. We also got a release date reveal: Metro 2039 is out February 4, 2027.
Monster Hunter Wilds expansion Ascendance
State of Play treated Monster Hunter fans to a look at Wilds expansion Ascendance, due out in 2027.
Ghost of Yotei Most Wanted
Sucker Punch showed off Ghost of Yotei Most Wanted, the upcoming single-player combat-survival roguelike mode included in the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, launching on October 1, 2026, for PlayStation 5. The footage showed the return of upcoming single-player combat-survival roguelike mode included in the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition, launching on October 1, 2026, for PlayStation 5.
The footage ended with a look at Jin Sakai, the main playable character in Ghost of Tsushima. He's playable in Ghost of Yotei via Most Wanted.
Marvel's Wolverine
Sony issued one last look at Marvel's Wolverine, which is out this month exclusively on PS5. The trailer shows Wolverine fighting Trask's Sentinels as well as co-op gameplay with Sabretooth. The trailer ends with the heroes fighting an enormous Sentinel as they hunt for Trask himself.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil
State of Play kicked off with a fresh look at Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie. The clip shown is the much talked about scene in which zombies fall from rooftops onto the street as star Austin Abrams runs for his life. This is the scene Cregger said Abrams almost died from a falling zombie!
Cregger also popped up with a message to fans. Cregger's Resident Evil hits theaters September 18, 2026.
10 minutes to go!
We're less than 10 minutes away from Sony's State of Play broadcast. Follow along with us for live updates right here.
30 minutes to go!
30 minutes until State of Play kicks off, and already people are spamming the livestream chat with #WeWantDestiny. Given what's going on with extraction shooter Marathon and developer Bungie's abandonment of Destiny 2, it probably comes as little surprise to see Destiny fans mobilize around this State of Play broadcast. The thing is, it feels extremely unlikely that Sony will green light a Destiny 3, which would surely be yet another risky expensive development project at this point. But could Bungie have more Destiny in some shape or form in the works? With Marathon struggling for player numbers, how long will Sony give it before the axe falls on that game, too?
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