Sony shook up the internet once again on Thursday with a brand-new edition of State of Play, a broadcast that brought together dozens of studios and delivered a wave of announcements that have already gone viral among gaming fans. From the epic conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy to the release date of the new Wolverine game, the showcase was packed with major PS5 updates.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation concludes the trilogy
The biggest highlight of the night was Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which wraps up the remake trilogy that kicked off in 2020. Sony showcased about ten minutes of brand-new gameplay, highlighting new playable characters including Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine, alongside an upgraded combat system. The game drops on April 8, 2027, and the announcement has completely taken over social media, with fans analyzing every single frame of the footage.
Marvel's Wolverine finally gets a release date
After years of anticipation, Marvel's Wolverine finally has an official release date: September 15, 2026. The new trailer leaned hard into the project's darker, more mature tone, featuring brutal combat alongside Sabretooth and Sentinels emerging as the main threat of the plot, hunting mutants across the globe.
GTA 6 shows up (again) and spikes fan hype
Even without a new trailer, GTA 6 stole some spotlight with the announcement of a limited-edition black-and-white DualSense controller inspired by the game. Pre-orders for the peripheral kick off on September 10, confirming that the game's release remains locked in for November 19. Any mention of Rockstar's title instantly dominates timelines, and this time was no exception.
Horror, action, and more surprises
The presentation also showcased Until Dawn 2, a sequel to the acclaimed interactive horror hit, slated for January 2027, alongside fresh footage of Metro 2039 running on the PS5 Pro, promising the franchise's signature oppressive atmosphere with a launch set for next February. Meanwhile, Maneater 2 was surprise-announced for 2027.
Rounding out the news are the 'Chartering the Unknown' expansion for Crimson Desert, the Complete Edition of Ghost of Yōtei, a free update for Saros, fresh content for Gran Turismo 7, and the arrival of classics like Dino Crisis 2, Mega Man X: Command Mission, and the original Ratchet & Clank to the PlayStation Plus catalog. A complementary Japan-focused State of Play also revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion.
Also turning heads was the total absence of two highly anticipated projects: Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Santa Monica Studio's new God of War were nowhere to be found, immediately sparking fan speculation about when they will resurface.