PlayStation State of Play September 2026: What to Expect?

With another State of Play on the way, it's easy to get caught up in rumors and wish lists. Every time PlayStation hosts a showcase, people start predicting big reveals, surprise sequels, and games that probably aren't ready to be shown. This time, however, we have a better sense of what could actually happen.

This time, things feel a bit more settled. Several games are likely to get quick updates, some surprises seem possible, and a few dream announcements are probably just wishful thinking. So if you want to keep your expectations realistic but still excited, here's what you should look out for.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is the safest bet.

Out of everything being discussed, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is the one you can feel most confident about. Rather than just a quick preview or a few seconds of footage, the showcase is expected to take a deeper look at the world of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3. So if you want to avoid the rumors, focus on this announcement.

No matter what else happens during the show, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 should be one of the main highlights. If you've been waiting for Kena: Scars of Kosmora, you'll probably see more of it at the show. It's one of the most anticipated and realistic options, but don't expect PlayStation to announce a release date suddenly.

The best hope is that the game could ship in March or April 2027. One big reason is the competition from GTA VI. It's tough for any game to launch close to such a highly anticipated title, no matter how promising it is. So it shouldn't surprise you if Kena: Scars of Kosmora gets another trailer, even though its release is still a while away.

You can expect more info, but it's too soon to mark a release date on your calendar. From here, things get a lot more interesting. Intergalactic could be the big 'one more thing' moment at the end of the show. If PlayStation has a major first-party surprise, this is one of the more likely options.

That's what makes this theory so interesting.

Recently, Neil Druckmann said filming had wrapped up, and the timing lines up well with State of Play. Of course, that doesn't mean an appearance is certain. Of course, that doesn't guarantee an appearance. There's a big difference between something being possible and actually being confirmed.

From a good thing to something truly memorable, then Intergalactic is most likely the name you should keep in mind. Expect Several Smaller Updates. Not everything needs a big reveal. Not everything needs a big reveal, or details about its release date, especially if it's already close to launching.

Kronos: Lazarus DLC is one of the more likely candidates. It's expected to receive a Kronos: Lazarus DLC trailer and an official November release date. It's expected to get a new trailer and an official November release date, giving fans a better idea of when it's coming.

You can also expect updates for Wolverine, Phantom Blade Zero, and the Ghost of Yōtei DLC. None of these will take over the whole show, but they're all good options for quick updates or release window announcements. This is probably what the middle part of the show will look like: enough time to remind you these games are still coming, without turning every update into a major reveal. You should watch the event.

A remake of Resident Evil Veronica is being considered a realistic possibility, based on previous PlayStation State of Play announcements.

The timing is said to align with the kind of announcement that might happen early next year, which is why this is more than just a random rumor. Still, it is more appropriate to view this as a surprise that one can reasonably expect only when the program begins.

Even if Capcom and PlayStation have something ready, a remake of Code: Veronica would surely attract people's attention. People's attention. Iron Man Is Still Floating Around. There have been rumors of a trailer for the game, but that doesn't mean it is certain.

If it did show up, it would be a shorter section rather than the main event. A rumor that is good enough to keep in the back of your mind. You shouldn't expect it, but you shouldn't rule it out entirely. Dismiss it either. Let's now consider the prediction that's easiest to rule out: If you're hoping to see GTA VI at this State of Play, you should lower your expectations.

The chances are about one percent, which is a polite way of saying, 'Don’t expect it.' PlayStation and GTA VI have a marketing relationship, but that doesn't mean the game will show up at this event. Even if you're hoping for a trailer, this isn't the presentation to count on. If it does appear, it will be a huge surprise.

Right now, it would be just that: a surprise rather than a prediction.

There's also Sly Cooper. For long-time PlayStation fans, Sly Cooper is always an exciting name. But Sly Cooper is more of a personal wish than a prediction based on real evidence. The state of play includes some impossible dreams.

There are also some stories about Bend Studio's next project and Media Molecule, but it is believed that Bend isn't quite ready to reveal what it is working on. Either one could surprise everyone, but there's no real reason to expect it. Then have hope for them.

You should not feel disappointed if they don't show up. Don't Be There. The easiest way to predict a showcase is to think about what's least likely to be included. It's not expected to hold this State of Play, and its next major reveal is expected to happen at The Game Awards instead.

This matters especially for fans who have waited years for another look at the game. It's easy to hope every PlayStation event will be the one where Kingdom Hearts 4 returns, but this doesn't seem to be that event. Of course, that doesn't mean it's a prediction that such games won't be mentioned, merely that there is a wish for the presentation to focus on other kinds of games.

State of Play September 2026 audience can see how quickly live-service content can change a showcase's atmosphere.

A presentation that includes many single-player games along with major announcements is likely to elicit a completely different response. Don't Expect Xbox-Linked Marketing Titles. The other category should be easy to eliminate: games tied to Xbox-specific marketing agreements.

Names like Persona or Stranger Than Heaven are seen. Another group to rule out is games tied to Xbox-specific marketing deals. Marketing agreements decide when and where certain announcements take place. It makes very little sense to expect them to be the main act at a PlayStation showcase if their marketing is linked to another platform.

That doesn't mean those games won't show up somewhere else. That is to say, it's probably not the right place to expect them. It doesn't make much sense to expect them as the main event at a PlayStation showcase if their marketing is tied to another platform—expectations from the announcements of dreams.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 seems the most reliable choice for a full presentation, while Kena: Scars of Kosmora might get another trailer without being given a definite release date. Intergalactic is the major unknown. If it does turn up as the surprise at the end of the show, it could easily become the moment everybody talks about afterward.

Plenty of plausible smaller updates could also appear—DLC for Kronos and Wolverine.

Plenty of smaller updates could also show up. DLC for Kronos, Wolverine, Phantom Blade Zero, and the Ghost of Yōtei all have a good chance of appearing. A Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake would be interesting, and the Iron Man rumors are worth keeping an eye on.

VI will happen, Kingdom Hearts 4 is more likely to be featured at The Game Awards, Sly Cooper is still essentially a fan hope rather than a real prediction, and Bend Studio might need a bit more time before revealing its next project. That doesn't mean the State of Play requires any of those games to be good.

If these predictions are right, there's already enough for a good presentation, especially if PlayStation has a real surprise at the end. And what you're actually likely to see. Going into a showcase knowing that difference might make the surprises even more enjoyable.