PS5 State of Play September 2026 live updates — last-minute news and rumors ahead of latest PlayStation showcase
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is confirmed for today’s State of Play
PlayStation State of Play returns today (Sept. 3), and this PS5 showcase is actually two for the price of one. State of Play Japan will follow directly after the latest State of Play, which promises insight into “upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia.”
If you’re a PS5 player, you won’t want to miss these livestreamed events, as plenty of new games will be announced and anticipated releases will get new trailers. The only game confirmed is Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which will close the regular State of Play with an extended look. But could upcoming PlayStation Studio releases like God of War: Laufey, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Until Dawn 2 feature? I’m certainly hoping so.
Today’s State of Play runs a little earlier than normal at 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST (usually they’re in the late afternoon), but don’t worry if you can’t watch it yourself; I’m bringing you live updates throughout the showcase, with coverage of every single game announced. So, let's talk PlayStation...
How to watch State of Play for September 2026
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Watching today’s State of Play, September 2026, is very easy and, unlike the recent GTA 6: An Extended Look, won’t require a Netflix subscription.
Just head over to PlayStation’s official YouTube or Twitch channel, where the State of Play will stream live. But you don't even need to do that; I've embedded a watchable link in this live blog above, so you're all sorted.
Remember, there are two showcases today (Thursday, Sept. 3), running back-to-back starting at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT / 2 P.M. BST. Afterwards, they will be available to watch on demand via YouTube, so if you miss the new State of Play or want to rewatch your favorite part, you can!
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Expect some PS+ news at State of Play
PlayStation typically likes to use State of Play events to highlight the games being added to PS+ in the future, and with the mid-month PlayStation Plus Extra Game Catalogue on the horizon, I wouldn't be surprised if that's showcased later today.
Maybe those on the Premium tier will also get some news about upcoming Classic games being added to the service. Either way, I expect PS+ will have a presence.
Will Intergalactic finally emerge from the shadows?
Every State of Play, I wish for a fresh look at Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and every time I'M left disappointed when it's a no show. So, while I'm keeping my expectation in check this time, here's hoping Naughty Dog is finally ready to show us more at today's State of Play.
The sci-fi game was announced at The Game Awards 2024, with a slick CGI trailer, and hasn't been seen since. There's still so much we don't know about this game, we don't even have a release year, let alone a firm date. It'll be ND's first new game since The Last of Us Part II, and follows a bounty hunter stuck on a remote planet.
Don't expect a major "one last thing" reveal
When it comes to State of Play-style events, they're often judged on their ending. The term "one last thing" (taken from Nintendo Directs) has been popularized for when a gaming event ends with a reveal that gets the whole internet hyped up.
State of Play has had its own share of exciting final announcements in the past, but don't expect one this time. As already noted, Final Fantasy VII Revelation has been confirmed to close the State of Play for September 2026, so there seemingly won't be an unexpected reveal to cap off the livestream.
Of course, that doesn't mean there won't be surprises before the FFVII portion!
Time for our latest look at Laufey?
Staying on theme of games that appeared at the June State of Play that could re appear today, God of Way Laufey seems likely to make an appearance to me.
The game was revealed and then extensively showcased with a 15-minute gameplay presentation in June, and it's even got an early 2027 release date (February 16), so Sony surely want to start ramping up the marketing soon.
This latest installment in the God of War franchise doesn't star Kratos, instead the lead is Faye, wife of the angry Spartan. It'll see Faye battle through Everywhen, the afterlife of the gods, on a quest to protect her husband and son, Atreus.
I suspect we'll see more from Until Dawn 2
Turning to predictions, I'm guessing we'll see more from Until Dawn 2 today. This follow-up to the 2014 interactive horror was announced during June's State of Play with a vague 2027 release window, so it would make sense for it to appear here.
It's confirmed to be a standalone sequel, and comes from new developers Firesprite (taking over from Supermassive Games, who made the first). Like the original, it's a horror adventure game where you play a group of young adults trying to survive a terrifying night. Your decisions will decide who lives and dies.
The setting switches from a snowy mountain cabin to a tropical island, and the playable characters are a team of ghost hunters who fake their paranormal content, only to face a real nightmare. Maybe we'll get a release date today?
FFVII Revelation is confirmed for State of Play
At present, only one game is confirmed to appear at today's State of Play: Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
The PlayStation Blog notes the showcase will conclude "with an extended look at the vast world of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, from our friends at Square Enix."
The use of the word "extended" suggests it won't be a quick trailer, but likely a longer demo. We've already seen a fair amount from this game. It was announced at Summer Games Fest 2026, before getting another look at Gamescom 2026.
I'm sure that anybody who's played Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth won't need to be further sold on Revelation, but I won't say no to another look!
Welcome!
Good morning (or afternoon, for those in the U.K.)! The latest State of Play event is just a couple of hours away, and I'm here to bring you all the build-up and coverage of the showcase, there's plenty to discuss, so let's dive into all the news and a few rumors...
