At 6:00 AM KST on June 3, 2026, Sony held a 'State of Play' event to announce major upcoming titles and new updates for the PlayStation ecosystem.

Held just days before Summer Game Fest, this was the second State of Play of the year following the February showcase. With numerous blockbusters teased in advance, the event drew intense attention from gamers worldwide.

The event ran for 90 minutes—a 50% increase over the February broadcast—and focused on key PlayStation titles set to define the year.

STATE OF PLAY Marvel's Wolverine

Insomniac Games, which became one of Sony's key pillars with 'Marvel's Spider-Man,' is crafting a new action-adventure game featuring Wolverine. The game features R-rated, no-holds-barred action reminiscent of 'Old Man Logan,' and actual gameplay footage was unveiled during the State of Play. From the adamantium claws that slice through stone, metal, and enemies alike, to Logan becoming drenched in blood as he fights, the game displays a level of brutality and visceral excitement rarely seen in hero-based action games. It also captures Wolverine's acrobatic movement, his short stature, and his signature healing factor. The footage shown that day featured not only Wolverine but also appearances by Jean Grey, Mystique, and Sabretooth. 'Marvel's Wolverine' is scheduled for release on September 15.

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STATE OF PLAY Marvel Fighting Souls

'Marvel Fighting Souls' is a 4v4 tag-team fighting game currently in development through a collaboration between Arc System Works (under PlayStation Studios) and Marvel Games. Iconic Marvel heroes and villains, including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, and Doctor Doom, gather for intense combat. The game is built on Arc System Works' signature flashy animation style and intuitive control scheme. Players can form teams of up to four characters, switching freely during combat to chain combos and execute various strategies based on character combinations. The game is characterized by its Marvel characters reimagined in a Japanese anime style and high-octane tag-team action. By combining traditional fighting game mechanics with the spectacular flair of the Marvel universe, it is highly anticipated by both fighting game enthusiasts and Marvel fans.

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STATE OF PLAY Rayman Legends Retold

'Rayman Legends Retold' is the latest entry in Ubisoft's iconic 2D platformer series. It retains the series' signature hand-drawn art style, fast-paced action, and rhythmic stage design while adding modern quality-of-life improvements. Players control familiar characters like Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies to explore diverse worlds. The trailer confirmed the return of iconic stages from the original, alongside new content, enhanced visuals, and smoother animations. The series' trademark lighthearted atmosphere and co-op elements remain intact. This title focuses on a modern reimagining of the beloved 'Rayman Legends' experience. With its precise platforming controls and vibrant stage design, it aims to capture both long-time fans and new players.

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STATE OF PLAY Bancho the Chef

Currently in development by MINTROCKET, the studio behind DAVE THE DIVER, this spin-off moves beyond pixel art to feature a cartoon-style 2.5D aesthetic. The protagonist is Bancho, the sushi master from DAVE THE DIVER. Starting from Bancho's perspective before he began his culinary career, the game explores his journey to becoming a master from various viewpoints. Unlike its predecessor, which balanced underwater exploration with restaurant management, this title appears to focus entirely on running the restaurant. It retains the comedic characters and the distinct MINTROCKET atmosphere. 'Bancho the Chef' is still in development, and a specific release date has not yet been announced.

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STATE OF PLAY Kemuri

'Kemuri' is the debut title from UNSEEN, a studio founded by former Tango Gameworks founder Ikumi Nakamura. It is a co-op action-adventure game set in a supernatural Japanese-inspired world. Up to four players can explore a unique setting where modern cities blend with yokai, spirits, and mythical beings. Players use a special ability called 'Fox Window' to traverse between the human and spirit worlds to face various enemies. The game combines fast-paced movement, flashy action, and 3D exploration, featuring visuals that uniquely reinterpret modern Japanese culture and traditional folklore. The title 'Kemuri' means 'smoke' in Japanese, representing the invisible bonds and relationships that connect people. With its unique world-building, distinct art style, and co-op-focused gameplay, it is a highly anticipated next-gen action-adventure title. 'Kemuri' is scheduled for release in 2027.

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STATE OF PLAY Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

'Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis' is a modern reimagining of the original 1996 Tomb Raider action-adventure game. Players take on the role of Lara Croft, exploring the jungles of Peru, Greek ruins, and Egyptian deserts in search of the shards of the powerful artifact known as the Scion. While inheriting the exploration and puzzle-solving elements of the original, this title features Unreal Engine 5 graphics and modern game design. It recreates the atmosphere of the early series with dangerous traps, ancient ruins, and wildlife combat, all rendered with enhanced visuals. The trailer introduced a young Lara Croft's adventure and the mystery surrounding the Atlantean civilization, with exploration-focused gameplay and large-scale ruin investigation serving as core content.

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STATE OF PLAY The Lost Wild

'The Lost Wild' is a first-person survival horror adventure game set on an uncharted island ruled by dinosaurs. Players must survive by exploring isolated research facilities and jungles, encountering dinosaurs that act as living creatures rather than mere targets. The game focuses on survival, stealth, and exploration rather than combat. Players must observe the behavioral patterns of various dinosaurs, such as Velociraptors and Tyrannosaurus Rex, to avoid threats and overcome dangerous environments using limited equipment and tools. The game highlights cinematic direction and realistic dinosaur depictions. The developers aim to provide a unique survival horror experience through a dinosaur ecosystem built with modern technology and tense chase sequences. It is scheduled for release in 2027.

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STATE OF PLAY Phantom Blade Zero

A highly anticipated title from S-Game that has remained on the radar since its reveal. It features a blend of Eastern martial arts and dark fantasy. Players control 'Soul', an assassin framed for a conspiracy and left for dead, who must track down the truth within a limited time. The trailer showcased high-speed swordplay, flashy martial arts, and combat against various enemies and bosses. The direction, inspired by traditional martial arts films, and realistic motion-based combat emphasize the game's unique atmosphere. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, the game focuses on combining the strengths of Soulslike mechanics with traditional action games. With its precise parrying, dodging, and combo systems, it continues to be a top pick for action fans. 'Phantom Blade Zero' will be released on October 29.

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STATE OF PLAY Dune: Awakening

'Dune: Awakening' is an open world survival MMO based on Frank Herbert's classic sci-fi masterpiece, 'Dune.' Players navigate the desert planet Arrakis to secure resources, build bases, and either cooperate or compete with other users. The PC version is already live, and this showcase announced that the PS5 version will launch on September 22. The trailer highlighted iconic elements such as the endless desert, massive sandworms, and aerial travel via ornithopters. These are combined with base building, crafting, and guild-based faction warfare to provide a large-scale multiplayer survival experience. The game features an alternate history setting, allowing for a new narrative. Players must survive the harsh environment while becoming embroiled in the massive conflict for control over Arrakis.

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STATE OF PLAY Dynasty Warriors 2: Remastered

'Dynasty Warriors 2 Remastered' is a modern reconstruction of the classic 'Dynasty Warriors 2' and its expansion, 'Xtreme Legends,' which laid the foundation for the series. The original battlefields have been recreated using Unreal Engine 5, and iconic series elements—such as officer progression, two-player co-op, and Musou action—have been polished for modern platforms. This remastered version includes all content from the original and Xtreme Legends, along with additional officer scenarios for Lu Bu, Meng Huo, and Yuan Shao. Furthermore, 'Zaran', the protagonist of 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins', has been confirmed as a new playable officer. As the first million-seller in the series and the foundation of the modern Musou franchise, the nostalgic battlefields and one-man-army action are once again in the spotlight. Koei Tecmo plans to release the game on October 1.

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STATE OF PLAY No Rest for the Wicked

'No Rest for the Wicked' is an action RPG from Moon Studios, the developers of 'Ori and the Blind Forest' and 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps'. It has garnered significant attention for its beautiful painterly visuals, dark fantasy world, and weighty, Soulslike combat. Players take on the role of a holy warrior, a 'Cerim', to fight against the deadly plague known as 'Pestilence'. The game features precise dodging, parrying, diverse weapon builds, and equipment progression, offering an experience distinct from traditional action RPGs through its exploration, crafting, and town-building systems. Currently in Steam Early Access, the game will officially launch with its 1 version in October. The full version will add new regions, story content, and an expanded progression system, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions to follow.

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STATE OF PLAY Onimusha: Path of the Blade

'Onimusha: Path of the Blade' is a brand-new entry in Capcom's iconic action series and the first official sequel in about 20 years. Set in Edo-period Japan, the game follows a new protagonist in a Kyoto overrun by the Genma. The trailer showcased the series' signature 'one-strike' action alongside sword combat reinterpreted with modern direction. It highlighted tense combat involving parrying and counter-attacking, as well as the eerie, Genma-twisted world and massive boss battles. Capcom is focusing on using the latest technology to enhance the impact and presentation of swordplay. The game is highly anticipated as it inherits the series' exhilarating action while incorporating modern combat systems and visuals. 'Onimusha: Path of the Blade' launches on September 25.

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STATE OF PLAY SILENT HILL: Townfall

'SILENT HILL: Townfall' is a psychological horror game from KONAMI and Annapurna Interactive, developed by No Code (known for 'Stories Untold' and 'Observation'). It is an independent title separate from the main series, set in a remote, fog-shrouded coastal town. Players control a protagonist who arrives in the strange town with no memory, tasked with uncovering the truth behind mysterious events. The game centers on exploration, puzzle-solving, and survival, emphasizing the series' signature psychological horror and unease. The title seeks to differentiate itself through a new setting and narrative while maintaining the traditional 'SILENT HILL' atmosphere. It is highly anticipated as a new entry that combines the series' eerie world-building with modern horror direction. SILENT HILL: Townfall' launches on September 24.

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STATE OF PLAY Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

'Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve' is an aerial shooter currently in development by BANDAI NAMCO and Project Aces. As the first numbered sequel in seven years, it scales up the series' signature arcade-style dogfighting and dramatic military storytelling. The trailer showcased realistic skies rendered in Unreal Engine 5, large-scale aerial battles, and a new story set in the 'Strangereal' universe. Players take on the role of a fighter pilot who has lost their homeland, engaging in intense dogfights alongside the aircraft carrier 'Endurance'. The game is being developed for a 2026 release, featuring the largest battlefields in the series, improved weather effects, and a multiplayer mode. It aims to deliver a next-gen 'Ace Combat' experience through high-speed dogfighting and overwhelming scale. It is scheduled for release on October 2.

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STATE OF PLAY Stuntman: Hollywood

'Stuntman: Hollywood' is an action-driving game where players become a stunt actor on movie sets, completing various action sequences. Players rise to become Hollywood's top stuntman, navigating dangerous sets featuring car chases, explosions, and massive jumps. The game focuses on performing precise stunts according to the director's instructions rather than just winning races. Based on the unique concept of movie production, players appear in various genres, showcasing flashy vehicle action and daring feats. The trailer featured homages to real-world films like 'Death Race' and 'Back to the Future'. 'Stuntman: Hollywood' modernizes the core fun of the past 'Stuntman' series with improved physics and presentation. Players will build their reputation as Hollywood's greatest stunt actor by creating their own iconic scenes across numerous film sets.

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STATE OF PLAY ILL

'ILL' is a first-person survival horror game currently in development by Team Clout. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it has garnered attention since its initial reveal for its hyper-realistic visuals, visceral gore, and immersive horror direction. The game is set in a research facility and surrounding areas collapsed by an unknown catastrophe. Players must survive with limited resources while facing grotesquely mutated monsters. A key feature is the 'Dynamic Dismemberment' system, where enemy bodies react and break down in real-time based on attacks. The developers are focusing on combining the tension of traditional survival horror with modern visual technology. They aim to provide a next-gen horror experience through realistic sound design, brutal creature design, and an overwhelming atmosphere.

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STATE OF PLAY Control: Resonant

'Control: Resonant' is a co-op action shooter based on the world of Remedy Entertainment's supernatural action game 'Control'. Players become agents of the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), tasked with countering threats that warp and erode reality. The game is set in various supernatural spaces, including the 'Oldest House' from the original. Players use unique abilities and equipment to cooperate with teammates, complete missions, and battle bizarre entities emerging from the warped reality. It inherits Remedy's signature eerie world-building and atmosphere while providing a co-op-focused experience. As part of the expanded 'Remedy Connected Universe' linking 'Control' and 'Alan Wake', it will feature a brand-new story. Control: Resonant' is scheduled for release on September 24, the same day as 'SILENT HILL: Townfall'.

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STATE OF PLAY Marathon Season 2: 'Nightfall'

'Marathon' is a sci-fi shooter series being revived by Bungie after 30 years. It is an extraction shooter set on the massive colony planet Tau Ceti IV. Players take on the role of 'Runners', mercenaries with human consciousnesses transplanted into robotic bodies, to explore dangerous zones and secure valuable resources. Season 2, 'Nightfall', expands content with a new region, 'Night Marsh', and a new Shell, 'Sentinel'. Additionally, two new weapons, modes, Cores, and implants will be added, further broadening the range of playstyles. A new activity zone, 'The Cradle', will also be introduced, offering higher difficulty challenges and new rewards. Bungie plans to build a long-term live service experience by continuously expanding the world and content through seasonal updates.

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STATE OF PLAY Until Dawn 2

This is the sequel to 'Until Dawn,' a masterpiece known for its blend of interactive drama and horror. While development has shifted to Firesprite Studio, the core premise remains: depending on the player's choices, everyone can survive, or everyone can die. Unlike the snowy mountain cabin of the original, this game is set on a tropical beach. The protagonists are enjoying a vacation when they are hunted by a mysterious killer wielding a machete, disappearing one by one. Until Dawn 2' is scheduled for release in 2027.

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STATE OF PLAY God of War: Laufey

'God of War: Laufey' is the first spin-off in the series to feature Faye (real name Laufey), Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother, as the protagonist. The story begins immediately after her funeral, as Faye awakens in an afterlife called 'Everywhen'. This space is a convergence of various mythologies, including Norse, Egyptian, and Asian, and Faye embarks on a journey to discover the secrets of her destiny and past. The gameplay also differentiates itself from the main series. Instead of Kratos' heavy combat, the focus is on agile dodging, aerial combos, and magic-based action, featuring combat that combines a massive sword with rune abilities. Faye is joined by 'Phranque', a talkative jelly cube, and 'Rue', a living ribbon-like weapon, who assist in combat and exploration. This project has been led by Cory Barlog, who oversaw 'God of War (2018)' and 'Ragnarok', since 2019. The reveal trailer generated buzz by introducing entities never seen in the series, such as a massive six-legged lion-like divine beast, a green-skinned goddess, and red-skinned deities. While a release date has not been announced, it is being developed as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.

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