Sony's double-feature State of Play broadcast on September 3 delivered a wave of announcements across more than 30 titles, highlighting major launch dates and unexpected game updates. The presentation, which combined a main showcase with State of Play Japan, provided fresh looks at several highly anticipated PlayStation releases and brand-new reveals.
Square Enix made significant waves with updates to the Final Fantasy franchise. The studio confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of the remake trilogy that began in 2020, will launch on April 8, 2027. Additionally, fans received an immediate content drop for the HD-2D title Final Fantasy Resonance. A free PlayStation 5 demo covering the game's entire first chapter is available now, featuring save-data transfer and an appearance by Sephiroth ahead of the full game's launch on October 22, 2026.
Action fans were treated to a fresh look at Marvel's Wolverine, scheduled to release on September 15. The latest trailer highlighted visceral close-range claw combat alongside narrative details involving Jean Grey and Team X. Meanwhile, Ghost of Yotei detailed a new roguelike combat-survival mode named Most Wanted, arriving October 1. This mode features escalating enemy encounters, unlockable gear, and the surprise return of Jin Sakai as a playable character.
Horror enthusiasts saw a dedicated trailer and release schedule for Until Dawn 2. Arriving on January 28, 2027, with pre-orders opening September 10, 2026, the standalone sequel follows a team of ghost-hunting YouTubers investigating a mysterious island. Konami also revealed Rhapsody in Scarlet, a supernatural action-adventure set in 1920s New York. Players control Ellie Myers, a jazz singer caught between the Mafia, magic, and strange beasts, though no release date was announced.
Rounding out the major reveals, action-RPG fans got a new trailer for Daba: Land of Water Scar. Targeted for a spring 2027 release, this Soulslike title follows a clay protagonist navigating a plague-ridden world devoid of water, utilizing dual-blade combat against formidable bosses. Together, these announcements outline a robust lineup for PlayStation platforms stretching into 2027.
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