State of Play: Official PS5 Conference Confirmed, What to Expect?

PlayStation 5 Showcase Confirmed for Late September - State of Play Expansion Awaited

September is consistently a month ripe with rumors, especially leading up to events like the Tokyo Game Show, which often coincides with Nintendo Directs and Xbox conferences. Fans have speculated whether this year would bring a PlayStation Showcase. As TGS draws nearer, insiders increasingly discussed the possibility of a larger State of Play event. Their predictions proved accurate: an official PlayStation 5 event has now been confirmed for late September, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the big reveals.

Confirmed State of Play PS5 Showcase on September 24, 2025 - Major Titles Awaited

PlayStation has confirmed its upcoming State of Play event, scheduled ahead of the Tokyo Game Show. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11 PM French time. This dedicated PS5 showcase will run for over 35 minutes, featuring major upcoming titles from both PlayStation Studios and its partners. Viewers can tune in live on PlayStation's official Twitch or YouTube channels.

Upcoming PS5 State of Play: Marvel's Wolverine, Saros, FairGame, and More Anticipated Announcements

The upcoming PlayStation event has generated significant excitement, with expectations of surprising announcements from PlayStation Studios. Insomniac Games is rumored to finally unveil its Marvel's Wolverine title, a game they have stated would be shown "when it's ready." Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming suggests this State of Play could be the platform for its debut. Additionally, gameplay footage of Saros, Housemarque's next major project following Returnal, is confirmed. Housemarque previously indicated Saros would appear before the year's end, and this event is set to deliver on that. PlayStation is also expected to provide updates on FairGame, its upcoming heist title, which has reportedly faced internal development challenges. Rumors further suggest Santa Monica Studio has a secret God of War spinoff in the works, described as having Metroidvania elements, with a potential announcement at this State of Play. While Guerrilla Games has been developing Horizon Online for an extended period and Bluepoint is working on a new title, Neil Druckmann has advised against expecting news on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet anytime soon. Following PlayStation's typical pattern, announcements for new PC ports may also occur, with fans hoping for titles such as Bloodborne, Gran Turismo 7, Astro Bot, and Demon's Souls.

Anticipated Reveals in PS5 State of Play: Resident Evil 9, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, Onimusha & More

This State of Play is expected to feature significant contributions from PlayStation's partner studios. Capcom is likely to make a substantial impact, with rumors suggesting Resident Evil 9 Requiem might confirm one of the franchise's iconic characters—a reveal well-suited for a State of Play. Other potential appearances include Pragmata and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, alongside potentially exciting news for Monster Hunter Stories 3. For fans hoping for Final Fantasy 9 Remake updates, Square Enix might offer more details on The Adventures of Elliot, its promising HD-2D RPG. The publisher could also elaborate on the recently announced Dragon Quest 7 Remake, which is already confirmed for the Tokyo Game Show. Additionally, there is a strong possibility of seeing Call of Duty Black Ops 7 or Nioh 3 at the event, rounding out the anticipated reveals for the upcoming State of Play.