Sony is officially bringing back its highly anticipated PlayStation State of Play showcase, and it looks like one of the biggest gaming presentations of the summer.
With more than 60 minutes of announcements, gameplay reveals, and updates from studios around the world, PlayStation fans have plenty of reasons to be excited.
From a deeper look at Marvel’s Wolverine to potential surprise reveals from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners, here’s everything we know about State of Play June 2026.
When Is PlayStation State of Play 2026?
Sony has confirmed that the next State of Play will take place on June 2, 2026.
Global Start Times
- 2:00 PM PT
- 5:00 PM ET
- 11:00 PM CEST
- 6:00 AM JST (June 3)
The showcase is expected to run for more than 60 minutes, making it one of the longer State of Play broadcasts in recent years.
How To Watch State of Play 2026
Fans will be able to watch the event live through PlayStation’s official channels on YouTube and Twitch. The broadcast will be streamed worldwide and will also feature Japanese subtitles for international viewers.
Marvel’s Wolverine Will Lead The Showcase
The biggest confirmed game for the event is Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac Games.
Sony has already announced that the show will begin with a closer look at the upcoming action-adventure title.
We are expecting extensive gameplay footage, new story details, and potentially a final look at some of Wolverine’s combat systems ahead of launch.
After years of anticipation and limited reveals, this could be the most substantial showcase yet for one of PlayStation’s biggest exclusives.
What Could Be Announced?
While Sony has only officially confirmed Marvel’s Wolverine, several major projects could make an appearance.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog’s mysterious sci-fi project remains one of PlayStation’s most talked-about upcoming exclusives. After its cinematic reveal, we are hoping to finally see gameplay footage.
Phantom Blade Zero
The stylish action RPG has become one of the most visually impressive upcoming PS5 titles. State of Play would be the perfect stage for a new gameplay trailer or release update.
Untitled John Wick Game
Saber Interactive’s John Wick project generated significant buzz during previous showcases. More gameplay footage could be revealed as development continues.
Physint
Hideo Kojima’s next espionage title remains largely under wraps. While a major reveal may still be some time away, fans continue to speculate that Sony could offer a small teaser during the event.
Third-Party Publishers Could Steal The Show
Recent State of Play broadcasts have featured a mix of first-party and third-party announcements, and June 2026 is expected to follow that trend.
Potential appearances could include Resident Evil projects from Capcom, New Square Enix announcements, Additional updates from Bandai Namco, Surprise indie reveals, and New PS5 console exclusives from partner studios
Sony has increasingly used State of Play to highlight both PlayStation Studios titles and major third-party games.
State of Play Kicks Off A Massive Week For Gaming
The June showcase arrives just days before Summer Game Fest 2026, creating what could be one of the biggest weeks of gaming announcements all year.
Following State of Play, we will also be treated to:
- Summer Game Fest 2026
- Xbox Games Showcase
- PC Gaming Show
- Future Games Show
- Day of the Devs
As a result, many publishers may choose to save their biggest reveals for this packed showcase season.
With over an hour of announcements planned and Marvel’s Wolverine already confirmed as a major focus, expectations are understandably high.
Sony will deliver new first-party reveals, surprise third-party partnerships, or long-awaited gameplay updates. Now, PlayStation fans won’t have to wait much longer to see what the future of PS5 looks like.
