Sony held a dual State of Play on September 3, 2026, combining a general showcase with a dedicated event for Japanese and Asian game developers. According to the PlayStation Blog, the two shows featured over 30 games with trailers, gameplay deep dives, release dates, and exclusive developer insights.
The first event brought updates for titles like Gran Turismo 7 and Saros, plus another look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, confirmed for April 2027 per GameSpot. The showcase also included a preview of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil film, limited edition GTA 6 PS5 controllers, and announcements like Crimson Desert (set for October 15, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC).
State of Play Japan, hosted by Yuki Kaji, focused on Asian studios with reveals including CONQ: Crown of No Quarter, a tactical action game set in the afterlife. Per Push Square, the event also covered titles like Dino Crisis 2, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, and DLC content for Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth.
GameSpot noted that some announcements included immediate releases, with demos available for Final Fantasy Resonance and ports of formerly Xbox-exclusive games. The event occurred shortly before Tokyo Game Show 2026, following up on August's Gamescom.
