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Home » News » Everything Announced At September’s PlayStation State of Play & State of Play Japan

Everything Announced At September’s PlayStation State of Play & State of Play Japan

Matt SowinskiBy Matt Sowinski09/03/202616 Mins ReadUpdated:09/03/2026
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PlayStation dropped two State of Plays back-to-back today, filled with exciting announcements and incredible-looking games. The September State of Play took place with a focus across the globe to start, and then put a pinpoint focus on Asia.

With a packed morning, the September State of Play first ran for almost 45 minutes and included the likes of Until Dawn 2, Ghost of Tsushima Complete Edition, and tons more. The second was State of Play Japan, more focused on games from Japan and Asia at large.

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Here’s everything announced at the September State of Play from PlayStation: 

Resident Evil – September 18, 2026

Summary: From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. From Columbia Pictures and Constantin Film, in association with TriStar Pictures, Resident Evil hits theatres September 18, 2026.

The film will open the Fantastic Fest international film festival in Austin, Texas.

Marvel’s Wolverine (PS5) – September 15, 2026

Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Summary: Experience an original take on Marvel legend Wolverine as he joins forces with mutants across the globe in a fight for survival. Standing against forces like Bolivar Trask, Omega Red, Deathstrike and more… Logan knows the world needs a hero; however, they’ll have to settle for Wolverine. Marvel’s Wolverine launches September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5 consoles. Pre-order and wishlist now on the PlayStation Store.

Pre-order here!

Read our hands-on preview here.

Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition (PS5) – October 1,2026

Developer: Sucker Punch
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Summary: Ghost of Yōtei Most Wanted is a brand-new combat survival mode designed to gauge your strength and test your resilience. Fight off waves of enemies and take on challenging new boss encounters. All sorts of new incentives await; earn everything from new weapons and cosmetics to playable characters you can unlock.

Pre-order here!

Read our review of the base game here.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Ascendance (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Summary: The Wilds evolve with the massive expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, coming in 2027! A giant dragon’s sudden siege heralds change in the Forbidden Lands, for both land and sky. Bracing for danger, the Expedition steels themselves as familiar and undiscovered Elder Dragons emerge – and a disturbing new threat prowls the land.

Pre-order here!

Metro 2039 (PS5) – February 4, 2027

Developer: 4A Games
Publisher: Deep Silver

Summary: Your first look at METRO 2039 console gameplay captured in Performance Mode on PS5 PRO at 60FPS with Ray Tracing enabled. Join the mysterious Stranger as he journeys into the dark heart of post-apocalyptic Moscow in a harrowing conflict for the very soul of the Metro.

Experience the most shocking METRO adventure yet in a powerful single-player story that weaves exploration, survival, combat and stealth across a hauntingly beautiful but deadly world with unparalleled immersion.

Pre-order here!

Read our hands-off preview here.

Maneater 2 (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Demiruge Studio
Publisher: TripWire Interactive

Summary: The splash-hit ShaRkPG returns in Maneater 2! Eat, explore, and evolve as you try to escape an invite-only preview event for Neptune’s Kingdom—an ultra-luxury seaside theme park destined for disaster, where YOU are that disaster.

Pre-order here!

Crimson Desert – Charting the Unknown DLC (PS5) – October 15, 2026

Developer: Pearl Abyss
Publisher: Pearl Abyss

Summary: Your journey across Pywel continues in Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown, an upcoming DLC arriving October 15, 2026. Reclaim power and reach beyond—into the unknown. The story of Pywel continues in Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown as Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane set out to discover their purpose and shape their futures. However, as turmoil unfolds around them, each must fight to forge a path through the trials ahead. Join them on a new adventure and discover what new possibilities await across Pywel.

Pre-order here!

Read our review of the base game here.

Final Fantasy Resonance – Demo Out Now! (PS5) – October 22, 2026

Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

Summary: Begin your adventure in FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE today! Experience the entire first chapter in the free demo, then carry your save data over to the full game when you continue your journey. The first FINAL FANTASY in HD‑2D, FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is coming to PlayStation 5 on October 22, 2026. Pre-order now on the PlayStation Store. 

Pre-order here!

Gundam Rogue Orbit (PS5) – March 5, 2027

Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco

Summary: Become the pilot you were born to be. Change humanity’s fate in GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, a high-mobility action game that delivers a bold new take on Gundam, blending a fast-paced cinematic story with intense, hard-hitting combat in an all-new universe.

Pre-order here!

Hunter’s Moon (PS5) – October 26, 2026

Developer: Twin Swans

Publisher: Twin Swans

Summary: Hunter’s Moon is a first-person historical folk horror game, coming to PS5 on October 26th 2026. You are searching for safety. You must not be seen. Hunter’s Moon is a first-person historical narrative folk horror game set throughout one night. Under the light of the full moon, eavesdrop on villagers, and flee through a rural village set in an immersive 17th century early modern England.

Meet mummers dressed in folk costumes, and escape capture by the witch hunters. Inspired by the true history of English witch hunts, let the secrets of a dysfunctional village on the brink unfold as you embody an accused woman on the run for her life.

Pre-order here!

Uncanyon (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Grateful Decay

Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

Summary: Uncover the secrets of Uncanyon, a once-abundant but now-forgotten world, tucked into the seam between unparallel realities. Explore fantastical lands and mysterious, puzzle-filled ruins to find the key to prevent its unravelling.

Pre-order here!

LEGO PlayStation – October 1, 2026

Summary: LEGO and Sony Interactive Entertainment have come together to celebrate the iconic console that started it all – the original PlayStation®, first introduced to the world in Japan 1994. Featuring the original PlayStation controller, a working disc lid, and two stunning dioramas celebrating Gran Turismo and Ape Escape hidden inside the console, both packed with easter eggs for true fans to discover.

Pre-order here!

Keeper (PS5) – Out Now!

Developer: Double Fine
Publisher: Double Fine

Summary: From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, creators of Stacking, Headlander, RAD, and Psychonauts, Keeper is a beautiful and surreal third-person, atmospheric, puzzle adventure, and a story told without words. On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak.

As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding.

Buy here!

Read our review here.

Rev. NOiR (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami

Summary: Upon being rescued by Finé, a young boy named Asch joins her on a journey to stop the lightfall, a catastrophe that kills all it touches. Little do they know what awaits them at the end of their mission to save the world…Defy cruel fate in this all-new RPG!

Wishlist here!

Rhapsody in Scarlet (PS5)

Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami

Summary: Set in the jazz-filled streets of 1920s New York, magus Ellie Myers embarks on a journey to confront a threat that could shake the world. Experience exhilarating combat and stack up combos with beasts and magick in this all-new action adventure game!

Wishlist here!

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Saros – Zenith (PS5) – 2026

Developer: Housemarque
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Summary: This is the gameplay reveal for SAROS: Zenith, the next big free content update to SAROS, which adds new replayable game modes and various new visual and control options to make the game accessible to even more players. SAROS: Zenith adds Overlord Rush, a brand new mode where you can take on the powerful Overlord enemies from the main game back-to-back, go for a high score, and compete with players around the world using integrated leaderboards in a throwback to the classic arcade-style Housemarque is known for.

This update also brings “Eclipse Layers”, a new game+ mode which allows seasoned enforcers to put their skills to the ultimate test. After clearing SAROS, players can return to the beginning and take on a more challenging version of the game. You can rise to meet these trials with even more progression options and new Carcosan Modifiers to customize your experience.

There are also new secrets and trophies to discover as you delve deeper into the Eclipse Layers. New accessibility features, including High-Contrast visuals, gyro aiming with the DualSense wireless controller, and the toggleable “Slow Game Speed” option, have been added. With these options, even more players can experience the spectacular bullet-ballet action of SAROS for themselves.

Buy here!

Read our review of the base game here. 

Gran Turismo 7 – Spec IV DLC (PS5) – Part 1: October 2026, Part 2: December 2026

Developer: Polyphony Digital
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Summary: As we look ahead to the 30th anniversary of the original release of Gran Turismo in 2027, we are preparing a free Spec IV update for Gran Turismo 7 to kick off the celebrations with our players. Due to the number of updates coming in Spec IV, it will be released in two parts, with the first arriving in October and the second in December.

Across these two updates, players can look forward to new circuits and cars, additional ways to compete, and features designed to make the world of Gran Turismo more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Buy here!

Until Dawn 2 (PS5) – January 28, 2027

Developer: Firesprite
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Summary: The Dead True ghost-hunting crew are chasing their biggest story yet. After an investigation at Blackwood Sanitorium takes a chilling turn, an encounter with supernatural survivor Yoona leads them to Akishima Island, a remote paradise abandoned for decades and hiding secrets far older than any of them imagined.

As the night unfolds, your choices will decide what happens next. Follow a signal in search of a missing friend, or risk a detour that could uncover vital clues. Make the sacrifice you’re told to make, or choose another way. Every decision can change the story, and determine who survives. Until Dawn 2 launches January 28, 2027 on PS5.

Pre-order the Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition from September 10 to unlock Dr. Hill-themed content. The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes the Y2K Neon Vibes Pack and Dioramas of Death extra feature.

Wishlist here!

Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition Dualsense Controllers (PS5) – November 19, 2026

Summary: Inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI, these limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers capture the style and luxury of Vice City. Featuring a shimmering, iridescent finish, textured palm leaf details, and official Grand Theft Auto VI branding, they’re a bold tribute to modern-day Vice City. Both limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers will launch starting on November 19, 2026.

Pre-orders start September 10 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation (PS5) – April 8, 2027

Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

Summary: A vast planet awaits. Explore the world like never before – take flight aboard the Highwind, descend directly into adventure, and traverse vast landscapes with chocobos and the new grappling gun. Build your ideal party with the FITS system, unleash powerful synergies, and prepare for the final chapter of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be available on PlayStation®5 on April 8, 2027.

Pre-order here!

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco

Summary: Create your ultimate Avatar and fight your way through DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3! Choose from six unique Avatar races, including the new Android race, and customize your combat style with Fighting Styles, Soul Assist, Awoken Skills, Soul Switch, Abilities, and more. With more than 130 characters, including non-playable characters, to learn from, build the fighter that matches how you want to move, transform, attack, and dominate every battle.

Wishlist here!

Read our preview here.

Fate/Extra Record (PS4/PS5) – January 28, 2027

Developer: Type-Moon Studio BB and Meteorise
Publisher: Aniplex

Summary: Originally released on July 22, 2010, in Japan, as the Fate series’ very first RPG, [Fate/EXTRA] is back and fully remade for modern platforms. With an expanded scenario, completely overhauled character graphics, and a highly strategic deck-building command-battle system, the game modernizes both visuals and mechanics. It offers a highly accessible entry point for newcomers while delivering a fresh, exciting experience for returning fans of the original.

Wishlist here!

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (PS5) – December 3, 2026

Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix

Summary: The latest entry in the DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS series is coming to PlayStation®. Two young girls who have become Monster Wranglers—able to connect with monsters on a deep emotional level—embark on a grand adventure through a mysterious alternate world alongside the monsters they’ve befriended!

Pre-order here!

The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Aiming
Publisher: NIS America

Summary: Lurk in the shadows and hunt the shadows. The Eminence in Shadow comes to home consoles for the first time! Challenge the powerful opponents that stand in your way in this roguelite action game.

Wishlist here!

Rematch- Season 5: Blue Lock (PS5) – September 24, 2026

Developer: SLOCLAP
Publisher: SLOCLAP, Kepler Interactive

Summary: If Everyone’s Special… Who’s Elite? Some players chase the spotlight. Others create the moment. The worlds of Rematch and Blue Lock are about to collide. Keep your eyes peeled.

Buy here!

Where the Seeds Fall (PS5) – November 5, 2026

Developer: CygamesEdge
Publisher: Cygames

Summary: Where the Seeds Fall is the debut title from CygamesEdge, a new label from Cygames, coming November 5, 2026 to PlayStation 5.

The earth has been afflicted with Blight, forcing humanity to build new homes upon the branches of the World Tree. It is a place fraught with peril, and in their fear, humanity has branded “Fell Children” as omens of disaster.

After encountering a Fell Child, however, one soldier goes against orders and determines to escort them to the surface world. Descend the World Tree by navigating ruins, reading the wind, and taking leaps of faith in this thrilling action-adventure game.

Wishlist here!

WPCA: World Phasebound Control Authority (PS5) – 2028

Developer: 5minlab Corp.
Publisher: KRAFTON

Summary: “The world does not repeat. Mystery is not defined. Life does not communicate. Chaos is not aligned.” Become a Containment Agent of the Seoul Branch of the World Phasebound Control Authority and face bizarrely altered supernatural phenomena. Enter the containment zone for the eternal safety of humanity.

Wishlist here!

Stupid Never Dies (PS5) – Demo Out Now, Full Release October 22, 2026

Developer: GPTRACK50 Inc.
Publisher: GPTRACK50 Inc.

Summary: “The world does not repeat. Mystery is not defined. Life does not communicate. Chaos is not aligned.” Become a Containment Agent of the Seoul Branch of the World Phasebound Control Authority and face bizarrely altered supernatural phenomena. Enter the containment zone for the eternal safety of humanity.

Pre-order here!

Read our hands-on preview here.

SlashZero (PS5) – Demo Out Now, Full Release Spring 2027

Developer: Streetlamp Studio
Publisher: Nuverse (Hong Kong) Limited

Summary: SlashZero is a side-scrolling action roguelike game featuring a roster of unique playable characters, fluid action, aerial combat and infinite build possibilities. This time, new character, new playstyle! In SlashZero, you will traverse through shattered timelines, wield flashy combo abilities paired with unique enhancements to take down Hieros-I and unravel the hidden truth of this broken world.

Pre-order here!

Digimon Story Time Stranger A Hero’s Eternal Legacy Expansion (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Streetlamp Studio
Publisher: Nuverse (Hong Kong) Limited

Summary: This expansion takes place three years after the epic battle between the Agents and the Olympos XII to save both the human world and the digital world, lliad. In Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Hero’s Eternal Legacy, a new hero emerges as players embark on a journey of courage and friendship through the unexplored lands of Iliad. Along the way, they will encounter more than 50 new Digimon in this all-new adventure.

Buy here!

Echoes of Aincrad – Genesis Maidens DLC (PS5) – Winter 2026

Developer: Bandai Namco
Publisher: Bandai Namco

Summary: Genesis Maidens brings a new storyline and side quests that extend players’ journey across new areas of Floors 1 and 2 of Aincrad, while introducing a new ally: Misumi Tozawa, better known as Mito. Making her entrance from the SWORD ART ONLINE Progressive films, she will join the party to support the players, although she still struggles to overcome the guilt she bears from her past actions.

Mito will introduce a new weapon type, the curved sword, and will sport her own combination skills and support skills. This DLC also adds a new armor-enhancement system, allowing players to upgrade armor with passive effects and create new build customization.

Buy here!

CONQ – Crown Of No Quarter (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Athena Games
Publisher: Athena Management Pte. Ltd. 

Summary: You were promised the heavens, but found only eternal purgatory—unable to escape, unable to truly die. Gather your forces across sea and land, show no mercy, and give your enemies no quarter. It’s time to bleed again.

Wishlist here!

Daba: Land of Water Scar (PS5) – 2027

Developer: Dark Star
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Summary: Axis of the Worlds have fallen. The waters have run dry. The world of Daba is dying of thirst. You are a clayman who should never have awakened, walking across the ruined snowfields and desolate deserts. The shattered souls of fallen gods rain down from the sky, and a plague creeps in the shadows. Beneath the ancient mask, twin blades rest in your grip.

Cross the parched earth, cut the lies. The missions forced upon you. The ambitions that burn. And every hand that tries to pull your strings. Seize the water, reforge the divine soul. Even if shattered, rise from the ruins and push forward. The one bound to your fate awaits you at the end of the road.

Wishlist here!


And that’s everything! There’s definitely a lot to look forward to for PlayStation gamers over the next few years, with a slew of first-party, third-party, and indie games that all look fantastic. With Tokyo Game Show right around the corner, there’s sure to be more announcements and surprises to come over the next few weeks. 

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Matt Sowinski is a freelance video game writer and video editor for But Why Tho? He lives and breathes all things JRPG with Persona and the Yakuza series being at the top of his list. He believes that games are a special storytelling medium and becoming a critic has been a lifelong dream come true. You can also find his work on Console Creatures and as host of PlayStation Generation.

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