by There's been talk of a summer State of Play for a good while, and luckily, Sony put an end to the speculation with the official announcement. It's heading our way in just a few days, on 2nd June 2026, and it seems like a biggie.
With a runtime of more than an hour, confirmation that Marvel's Wolverine will be kicking things off, and Sony even showing screenings in select US theatres, there's a lot of buzz around this presentation.
We don't really have any information to go on, but what kind of PlayStation site would we be if we didn't make some State of Play predictions?
Below, we've cobbled together a few things we reckon are plausible to happen at the upcoming show.
Marvel's Wolverine looks reliably excellent
It's Insomniac; when was the last time it made a bad game? A new look at Marvel's Wolverine is the single confirmed game for State of Play, so we'll get our thoughts regarding it out of the way first. The developer has landed on a winning superhero formula after three Spider-Man games, and we don't expect it to stray too far from that for Logan's story.
Expect this to be an impressive, yet fairly safe and reliable showing from Insomniac. It doesn't push the boat out too much, but what it knows best is always of a high quality.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet gives a glimpse at gameplay
Announced at The Game Awards 2024, it's been a long time since we've seen Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, the next game from Naughty Dog. Obviously, Sony still has Marvel's Wolverine and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls to come this year (more on the latter below), but is it perhaps time to see what's to come in 2027 and beyond? We're dying to see some proper gameplay of this thing, and we reckon a fresh trailer isn't out of the question.
More Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls characters enter the arena
Marvel Tokon is due out on 9th August, so it's coming up pretty soon. There are still six more characters in its launch roster yet to be revealed, and we reckon it's almost guaranteed we'll see a new team unveiled during State of Play. We know that Doctor Doom and Ghost Rider are heading up their respective teams, and it seems likely we'll see one of those remaining quartets revealed.
What's the story, Cory?
By all accounts, we’ll be playing a new mythology-hopping God of War game starring Kratos’ late wife Faye this time next year. The title, directed by Santa Monica Studio icon Cory Barlog, is said to look and feel like a new IP, so we’re predicting another reinvention for the long-running franchise, after the excellent Ragnarok. It feels like the right time to start teasing this title, if it’s due out in 2027.
Break in Break In gently
Sony read the room with Horizon Hunters Gathering’s reveal, but it hasn’t exactly improved public sentiment. It may need to just rip off the bandaid with Break In, the expected rename of live service shooter Fairgames. One way it could make this announcement land is if it’s available to play immediately – a shadow drop. A prolonged promo cycle doesn’t feel like it’s going to work here.
Is it Media Molecule's time?
Media Molecule is in a very interesting spot; after releasing the brilliant but underperforming Dreams in 2020, it officially ended live support in 2023, meaning it's been working on its next game since at least that point. Is that a big enough stretch of time to get a sneak peek of what it's got cooking? We sure hope so. All we know so far is that it's a new IP and a more traditional game, and word on the street is it's open world.
It can only be Onimusha
We've been waiting on a release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword for what feels like an eternity — and the craziest part is that Capcom heavily alluded to some kind of announcement last month, but it never materialised. This State of Play seems like a fairly solid bet, then, and we'll hopefully be given another highly promising look at the anticipated action title in the process.
The Silent Hill streak continues in Townfall
Konami keeps on getting Silent Hill right, and that's expected to continue in a more indie take on the series. Silent Hill: Townfall is slated for a PS5 release this year, and Sony has backed it previously in the last State of Play. Let's get a final release date for this potential cracker.
There are a Lara games to look forward to
It’s just as likely at Summer Game Fest or even the Xbox Showcase, but we’ll surely see more of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at some point soon. The remake is officially due out later this year, and with GTA 6 consuming everything in November, a release date for Lara Croft’s long-awaited return has to be imminent. PlayStation will forever be intrinsically linked to this series, so don’t be surprised if Sony has marketing.
Finally time for Final Fantasy 7's conclusion?
Since its very public switch to multiformat development, it doesn’t feel like Square Enix wants to associate Final Fantasy 7 with PS5 anymore. For that reason, it’d be a surprise to see the remake trilogy’s third and final part announced during a State of Play. That said, the franchise’s fanbase is very much still on PlayStation, and it feels like the publisher is ready to show something soon. It just depends whether the Japanese company wants that venue to be a PS5-focused broadcast or not.
Phantom Blade Zero drops a PS5 demo
Phantom Blade Zero is quietly creeping up on its September 2026 release date, yet we haven't actually seen the game in quite some time. As we approach summer, it'll want to get itself in front of the most eyes possible. A great way to do that is with a demo, confirmed during the State of Play that's made available right after the show airs.
The making of a Monster (Hunter)
Capcom loves a State of Play announcement, and while we have no doubt that the publisher will hold the full gameplay reveal of Monster Hunter Wilds' expansion back for its own show later down the line, we could totally see the DLC getting some kind of teaser here. More to see at Summer Game Fest, perhaps?
Forza Horizon 6 must be on the horizon
At a time when Microsoft is debating exclusivity, expecting Forza Horizon 6 to show up during a State of Play seems ludicrous, doesn’t it? But under its old leadership, the Redmond firm has dated games during Sony’s showcases before. And given the sales of Forza Horizon 5 on PS5, it wouldn’t be a massive surprise to see Microsoft date its Japan-based racer on the biggest stage.
The Streets won't stop Fighting
Sony has worked overtime to ensure its console is closely aligned with the fighting game community, and while Street Fighter 6’s fourth season will likely be revealed at another event, like Summer Game Fest, it wouldn’t be hugely surprising to see it at State of Play either. Is Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa going to be part of the roster? All will be revealed this summer, either way.
PS Portal OLED is announced
It’s been long rumoured, but the State of Play could be the right time for PlayStation to unveil the OLED version of the PS Portal. With price rises questioning the validity of handhelds like the Steam Deck, the Portal is increasingly becoming a decent entry-level device. Although we’re unsure whether the bump in price an OLED screen would bring to the Portal would be worth it, things like fast-charging and possibly higher refresh rates could sweeten the deal a little.
PS Plus hints are a new staple
Sony always tends to tease a few PS Plus perks during each State of Play, and we doubt June’s livestream will be any different. Expect one or two major titles poised to hit the service at some point over the summer, as well as some PS Plus Premium hints as well. With the price recently raised and Days of Play underway, the manufacturer will want to lock in a few subscriptions.
We can get through 4Loop together
We don’t care, you don’t care – but look, it’s probably going to be there. Sony’s invested big in Bad Robot Games’ 4Loop, and it’s going to make damn sure it takes the opportunity to show it to you. Without wanting to end this article on a low note, let’s hope the game is starting to take shape, as it’s really underwhelmed in past showings. To be honest, much like Fairgames, it’s unclear whether State of Play is the right venue for this type of title, but it is what it is.
That's all we've got this time, but what about you? What do you think will be present at Sony's June State of Play? Discuss in the comments section below.