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State of Play & State of Play Japan: all announcements, trailers

Gillen McAllister (he/him) — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:05:55 +0000

Two shows, over 30 games. Today’s double-sized State of Play brings together creatives from the world over to debut new games, share deep gameplay dives and fresh insights, reveal release dates, and much more. We’ve wrapped up every single announcement into this recap, handily organised in alphabetical order. Watch the trailers, get up to speed on the reveals, and for a select number of games, you can enjoy further information directly from the developers behind them in a series of exclusive PlayStation Blog articles.

State of Play & State of Play Japan

(Re)watch both shows above.

CONQ: Crown of No Quarter

CONQ: Crown of No Quarter was revealed with its first trailer, introducing a new warfare experience set in a shared open world. Players can lead armies across land and sea, storm enemy strongholds, build siege engines, and fight for their faction in large-scale battles.

Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown

The massive action adventure from Pearl Abyss is getting even larger with Charting the Unknown, a mammoth expansion arriving on PlayStation Store October 15. The above trailer, captured on PS5 Pro, gives you a taste of the rich gameplay variety that awaits as Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane set out to discover their purpose and shape their futures.

Daba: Land of Water Scar

Daba: Land of Water Scar, developed by Dark Star Games as part of PlayStation’s China Hero Project, is coming to PS5 in Spring 2027. A new trailer gives us another look at its fantastical world, where players take on the role of a clayman journeying across a land where the waters have run dry.

Digimon Time Stranger: A Hero’s Eternal Legacy

Digimon Story Time Stranger: A Hero’s Eternal Legacy is a new expansion DLC coming to PS5 in 2027. Taking place three years after the main game, it introduces a new protagonist and partner, along with around 50 new Digimon.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 comes to PS5 in 2027. Today’s State of Play trailer offers a look at this new Dragon Ball adventure, where players can create their own hero, develop their own fighting style, and take on powerful opponents.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World

A new trailer for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World offered another look at its two young Monster Wranglers and the monsters they befriend as they journey through a mysterious alternate world. The game launches December 3 on PS5.

Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online – Genesis Maidens

Genesis Maiden, the first DLC for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, arrives this winter. The expansion features a new story set on the early floors of Aincrad, with Mito joining the fight alongside new gameplay additions.

Fate/Extra Record

Fate/Extra Record is now confirmed to launch on January 28, 2027, for PS5 and PS4. A new trailer shows off more of the full remake, including its expanded take on the Moon Holy Grail War and the revamped deck-building Command Card battle system, which adds a new strategic twist to combat.

Final Fantasy Resonance

Alongside a fresh look at the HD-2D action you’ll experience on October 22, you’ll find two big announcements for Final Fantasy Resonance in today’s State of Play trailer. First, the legendary One-Winged Angel Sephiroth makes his undeniable presence known to players, who will be able to find and challenge him in the hopes of winning and unlocking a special reward. Second: the entire first chapter of the game is available on PlayStation Store today as pre-orders go live, with the demo’s save data carrying over to the full game.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Mark your calendars, as Square Enix’s ambitious three-part remake project of its legendary RPG concludes next year. Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches April 8, 2027 on PS5. It’s a momentous occasion, so it’s fitting that the game closes out today’s State of Play with an extensive deep dive into its expanded world, as exploration stretches from the Highwind in the skies above to using grapple guns and chocobos to navigate the towns and landscapes below. Get a feel for the FITS combat system and powerful synergies.

Want to know more? Of course you do. Square Enix breaks down what’s shown even further in a dedicated PlayStation Blog article.

Ghost of Yōtei

Atsu’s hunt is not over. Releasing October 1 as part of the game’s Complete Edition is Most Wanted, a brand-new combat survival mode designed to gauge your strength and test your resilience. Fight off waves of enemies and take on challenging new boss encounters. All sorts of new incentives await; earn everything from new weapons and cosmetics to playable characters you can unlock.

State of Play Japan treats us to a new trailer of the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion, which delves into Atsu’s past and her experiences during the Battle of Sekigahara. During the show we hear from Atsu’s Japanese voice actor, Fairouz Ai, to talk about her approach to the character, memorable moments from the role, and returning as Atsu for this new chapter. Echoes of Sekigahara arrives October 1 as part of the Complete Edition.

Gran Turismo 7

As the franchise revs towards its 30th anniversary, it’s rolling out a two-part Spec IV update out later this year. Two new circuits, 12 cars, modes and more, split between October and December launches. This two-pronged drop includes Online Drift Trials (test your control, precision, and style, Shuffle Races (changing the conditions of each race) and a Family mode, welcoming players with different levels of driving experience to the community.

Grand Theft Auto VI Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers

Two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI captures that unmistakable Vice City energy. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition launch November 19, with pre-orders opening September 10. Grand Theft Auto VI launches on PS5 November 19.

Take a closer look in this PlayStation Blog article.

Gundam Rogue Orbit

Hard-hitting combat is the focus of a new Gundam Rogue Orbit trailer debuting in State of Play, which also revealed that the game will launch on March 5, 2027. Gundam Rogue Orbit producer Yuya Tomiyama also joins State of Play Japan to talk about the game’s fast-paced Gundam combat and deep customization. He shares more about the newly revealed weapon types and Tactical Skills, as well as how different mobile suit parts can change the way your Gundam moves and fights. Players can also customize their unit’s colors or equip a MOD Skin to take on the iconic look of the RX-78-2 Gundam.

Hunter’s Moon

Hunter’s Moon is a first-person historical folk horror game, set throughout one night, and it’s haunting PS5 October 25. Inspired by the true history of English witch hunts, let the secrets of a dysfunctional village on the brink unfold as you embody an accused woman on the run for her life. You are searching for safety. You must not be seen. Under the light of the full moon, eavesdrop on villagers, and flee through a rural village set in an immersive 17th century early modern England. Meet mummers dressed in folk costumes, and escape capture by the witch hunters.

Keeper

From Double Fine Productions, Keeper is a beautiful and surreal third-person, atmospheric, puzzle adventure, and a story told without words. On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding. The illuminating adventure launches today on PS5.

LEGO PlayStation set

For the first time, players and LEGO fans will be able to create a LEGO replica of the original PlayStation console and PlayStation controller. Brick by brick, this 1,911-piece set represents a near 1:1 scale of the console, measuring 10.5 inches / 26 cm wide when fully assembled. This all-new collaboration with LEGO launches October 1.

Get a closer look at the set, and find out about the hidden details that play homage to PlayStation history, in this PS Blog article.

Maneater 2

Play an unintended, and definitively deadly, underwater attraction let loose in an ultra-luxury private island theme park in this splash-hit sequel, chomping onto PS5 next year. For the owners, it’s an invite-only preview event to provide aquatic and technological excess to visitors. For the man-eating bull shark that you are, it’s a chance to eat, explore and evolve your way to freedom.

Marvel’s Wolverine

Marvel’s Wolverine is slashing its way onto PlayStation 5 in just under two weeks! We’re kicking off the countdown with a brand-new Launch Trailer, fresh out of today’s State of Play. Enjoy a deeper slice of the interplay between Logan and his allies, which includes the powerful telekinetic Jean Grey and the members of Team X. Also get a glimpse of new friends and foes that’ll bring intrigue and action to Marvel’s Wolverine when it launches globally on September 15, 2026!

Metro 2039

4A Games reveals the survival shooter’s first PS5 Pro gameplay. Experience a shocking Metro adventure in a powerful single-player story that weaves exploration, survival, combat and stealth across a hauntingly beautiful-but-deadly world. Join the mysterious Stranger as he journeys into the dark heart of post-apocalyptic Moscow in a harrowing conflict for the very soul of the Metro. Metro 2039 launches on PS5 February 4, 2027.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance

Hunters, saddle up. The Wilds evolve with the massive expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, launching on PS5 in 2027. A giant dragon’s sudden siege heralds change in the Forbidden Lands, for both land and sky. Bracing for danger, the Expedition steels themselves as familiar and undiscovered Elder Dragons emerge – and a disturbing new threat prowls the land. New monsters and challenges, evolved hunting actions and mechanics, a new locale, and the next chapter in the Expedition Team’s story await.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance producer Ryozo Tsujimoto also joins State of Play Japan to share more about the new Skybound Eyrie area, the new Boost Action, and the Elder Dragons hunters players will encounter, including the newly revealed Gundoraja. Players can get their first hands-on with Ascendance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, where a demo featuring a hunt against the new monster Arakeeta will be playable.

PlayStation Plus

Four games were announced for PlayStation Plus at the show. Mycopunk is a hyper customizable co-op looter shooter for 1-4 players, launching into Game Catalog later this year. You and your squad of ramshackle robots are sent to clean up a fungus-infected planet. Take down and loot mechanical monstrosities and build new weapons. Then coming to PlayStation Plus Premium Classics this year are Mega Man X: Command Mission (in September), and both Dino Crisis 2 and the original Ratchet & Clank*.

Rematch

Rematch is teaming up with Blue Lock for a new collaboration launching September 24 on PS5, bringing Blue Lock’s Egoists to Sloclap’s online multiplayer football game.

Resident Evil

Opening State of Play was a new look at the Resident Evil film from Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons). Coming to cinemas September 18, this all new story sees medical courier Bryan attempt to make a delivery to Raccoon City General hospital, and unwittingly gets swept up in events beyond his control as a viral outbreak grips the city.

Rev. Noir

Debuted in February’s State of Play, RPG Rev. Noir makes a welcome return as publisher Konami joined both shows today, bringing new gameplay trailers with them along with confirming a 2027 release. The game follows Asch and Finé on their journey to stop the deadly catastrophe known as the lightfall, offering a glimpse at the fate that awaits them.

Rhapsody in Scarlet

In Rhapsody in Scarlet, Konami presents an all-new action adventure game that combines 1920s New York, jazz, and magical beasts. Magus Ellie Myers becomes caught up in a mystery involving a shadowy mafia organization.

Producer Takanori Murayama debuts a separate Story trailer in State of Play Japan, and sits down to talk more about the game’s exhilarating combat and stylish, customisable combos as you combine magic and beast abilities.

Saros Zenith update

The Saros Zenith update launches later this year, at no added cost for Saros players. It includes Overlord Rush, which sees players battle bosses from the main campaign back to back, while competing with players around the world. A New Game Plus mode called Eclipse Layers brings new modifiers, progression options and other secrets. The update will also introduce new accessibility features, such as a slow game speed option.

SlashZero

A time-limited demo for SlashZero is available today on PS5, featuring three playable characters, boss battles, and more than 10 hours of content. The side-scrolling action roguelike is set to launch in spring 2027, with a new trailer offering another look at its fast-paced action across shattered timelines.

Stupid Never Dies

A demo for Stupid Never Dies is available today on PS5, letting players jump into the opening hours of the game and carry their save data over when the full game launches October 21. A new trailer also showed off more of its wild zombie action, including stealing abilities from powerful monsters to grow stronger.

The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes

Revealing The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes, the series’ first console game, coming to PS5 in 2027. The first trailer offers a look at roguelite action focused on the Seven Shadows, along with an original story created under the supervision of series author Daisuke Aizawa.

Uncanyon

From shifting scales of perspective and memories to the shift of unparallel realities. Maquette creator Graceful Decay returns with Uncanyon, launching next year on PS5. This puzzle-first adventure is set in a forgotten world that emerged in the folds of converging unparallel universes. Convergences that you can control, blending realities then exploring the mix you’ve just created.

Until Dawn 2

Firesprite’s PS5 horror is set to send chills up your spine January 28, 2027. Alongside the release date reveal, today’s State of Play trailer sees the Dead True crew pull double-duty on their hunt for the supernatural: firstly, the franchise return to Blackwood Sanitorium, then on to Akishima Island, and the tough choices lurking within. Get glimpses of the game’s choice-driven narrative…and the consequences that result.

The game sees Firesprite team up with Dispatch’s AdHoc Studio. More on that, plus pre-order bonuses and different editions in this PS Blog post.

Where the Seeds Fall

Cygames introduces CygamesEdge, a new label focused on creating bold, experimental game experiences, alongside its debut title, Where the Seeds Fall. Coming to PS5 on November 5, 2026, the action-adventure follows a soldier and a Fell Child as they descend the World Tree toward the Blight-stricken surface, navigating ruins, wind, and dangerous drops along the way.

World Phasebound Control Authority: WPCA

World Phasebound Control Authority: WPCA is a new action RPG coming to PS5 in 2028. Set in Seoul, players take on the role of a Containment Agent, entering containment zones to confront bizarre supernatural phenomena.

*PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day for more information. PS Plus is subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms

Rhapsody in Scarlet announced for PS5

Takanori Murayama — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:33:39 +0000

We’re thrilled to have revealed Rhapsody in Scarlet, a brand-new action game for PlayStation 5, during today’s State of Play and State of Play Japan. Set in the jazz-filled streets of 1920s New York, Rhapsody in Scarlet is an action game where players can enjoy exhilarating combos by wielding magic and beasts. Behind the city’s dazzling skyscrapers and lively streets, an unseen conflict rages among those who practice magic in secret. Players take on the role of Ellie, a young magus who finds herself swept up in events that will shape her destiny.

First, please take a look at the first trailer revealed during State of Play.

Thrilling combo-driven Acation with magic and beasts

Many action games nowadays focus on weapon-based close-quarters combat, but with Rhapsody in Scarlet, we wanted to create something different, allowing players to build highly customizable combos and harness the unique possibilities of magic.

One of the defining features of Rhapsody in Scarlet is its dynamic action, which sees Ellie wield magic while commanding beast companions in battle. The stylish combat blends close- and long-range attacks, area-of-effect spells, and beast techniques into highly customizable combos. Finding combos that fit your playstyle and adapting them to different enemies and situations is one of the game’s core appeals.

A story trailer that brings the story and characters into focus

In addition to its exhilarating action, Rhapsody in Scarlet also places a strong emphasis on its story, woven together by a cast of distinctive characters. For more, please take a look at the story trailer revealed during State of Play Japan:

A Young Magus commanding beasts is drawn into the fate of the world

The story is set in 1920s New York. Ellie, a young magus who has come to the city that never sleeps to pursue a career as a jazz singer, becomes entangled in the schemes of a mysterious mafia organization following a certain incident. There, she meets Ilya, leader of the Seekers, a magus organization. Though the two have completely opposite values and clash repeatedly, they gradually deepen their bond as they continue fighting together. Before long, they find themselves confronting a fate that threatens to shake the balance of the world.

Ellie Myers

Voiced by Cherami Leigh (English) / Akari Kito (Japanese)

Our story’s protagonist, Ellie is a young magus who came to New York to pursue a career as a jazz singer. Fighting alongside her beast companion, Sköll, she channels the powers of beasts and magic to unleash combined attacks. Valuing freedom above all else, Ellie refuses to be bound by rules or authority. With her unconventional thinking and unwavering determination, she confronts a world-shaking conspiracy and the destiny that awaits her.

Ilya Jones

Voiced by Hannah Grace (English) / Saori Onishi (Japanese)

The young leader of the Seekers, a magus organization, Ilya was raised under the tutelage of Harold, her father and the head of the Sorcellerie Quarter. An exceptionally talented magus, she possesses both remarkable skill and a strong sense of responsibility. Valuing order above all else, she frequently clashes with the free-spirited Ellie. However, through many battles they fight side by side, the two gradually come to understand one another.

Jazz-filled 1920s New York

In Rhapsody in Scarlet, we have worked to recreate the atmosphere of 1920s New York as much as possible, from its architecture and fashion to its cars and Prohibition-era speakeasies. The 1920s were a time of remarkable energy and change, marked by the rapid spread of automobiles and radios, as well as the growing presence of women in society. To faithfully recreate the vibrant atmosphere of New York during this era, we carried out on-site research and gathered a wide range of historical references. At the same time, we introduced fantasy elements such as Beasts, magic, and the magical district they inhabit, creating a distinctive world where historical reality and fantasy come together as one. By incorporating jazz inspired by the sounds of the 1920s, we have also created a unique experience, where swing-filled sound and action come together as one.

Wishlist starting today

Exhilarating action powered by magic and beasts, a distinctive world set in 1920s New York, and a story centered on Ellie and Ilya await in Rhapsody in Scarlet.

We will have more to share in the future, so please be sure to add the game to your wishlist and stay tuned for upcoming updates.

The game will also be featured in Konami Press Start, a streaming program that will air on Konami’s official YouTube channel on September 3 at 8am PT / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST, September 4 at 12am JST , so be sure to check it out as well.

Fate/Extra Record launches Jan 28 2027 on PS5 & PS4

Takashi Kimura — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:04:38 +0000

During today’s State of Play, we announced that Fate/Extra Record, developed by Type-Moon, will be releasing worldwide on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2027!

We know everyone’s been patiently waiting to learn more about this return to the Fate universe, so we’ve shared a thrilling new trailer jam-packed with the latest footage detailing this fresh telling of the “Moon Holy Grail War.”

The Fate series began with Type-Moon’s PC game Fate/stay night, released in 2004. Since then, the franchise has expanded beyond games across a wide range of media, including manga adaptations, novelizations, and anime. At the heart of the series is a modern battle fantasy, where legendary heroes from the past, known as Servants, are summoned by Masters to fight for the Holy Grail, an all-powerful artifact said to grant any wish. Together, Masters and Servants enter a deadly conflict where they must battle until only one remains. As of August 2026, the Fate series spans more than 100 titles across games, anime, novels, manga, apps, and other media.

Originally released in Japan in July 2010, Fate/Extra was the series’ first RPG. Fate/Extra Record revisits this pivotal entry in the Fate franchise, completely rebuilding it for modern platforms. Not only has the story been expanded, character graphics have been renewed, and the presentation has been updated for the modern era, but a new strategic deck-building Command Card battle system has been introduced to elevate the gameplay, too. We believe this makes Fate/Extra Record accessible and easy to play for newcomers, while offering a fresh experience for fans of the original game.

The Holy Grail War

After humanity discovered a supercomputer hidden on the moon, everything changed. Known as the Moon Cell Automaton, this powerful computer created the Holy Grail, an omnipotent machine capable of granting any wish. Thus began the Holy Grail War, a tournament taking place in SE.RA.PH, a digital world constructed by the Moon Cell Automaton. It’s there that 128 combatants, or Masters, are pitted against each other in hopes of being the ultimate victor. At each of their sides stands a Servant, a hero drawn from human history, who will help them fight to claim the Holy Grail and fulfill their wish.

At the center of it all is you, a Master with no memory of how you found yourself in the middle of this conflict. Your only chance of survival is to contract a Servant and join this brutal war.

Navigating the War

Gather Information on your enemy: The key to victory is finding out the identity of the enemy Servant. The Servant’s True Name is a crucial piece of information as it will be tied to their combat style and weakness. Gather information and uncover their true identity!

Explore the Arena: To qualify for the Decisive Battle, you must explore sections of the Arena. By overcoming traps and enemies on each floor, your Servant will grow stronger.

The Final Battle: A one-on-one battle between two Servants commanded by their Masters. The losing Master will forfeit not only the tournament, but their life. The Holy Grail War continues until there is only one participant remaining.

Battle System

Fate/Extra Record’s battle system has been completely overhauled from the original game. Now, combat plays out through the use of customizable decks in Command Card Battles. It’s up to you to build your deck with a variety of different Commands, bringing an added layer of strategy to each encounter.

Choosing the Best Actions from Your Hand: There are three kinds of Commands: Attack types that inflict damage on the enemy, Guard types that add to your shield to decrease damage taken, and Skill types that have their own unique abilities. Commands will differ depending on your Servant and thus require different tactics for each combat style.

Your Deck is the Key to Battle: New Commands can be obtained through treasure boxes in the Arena and defeating powerful foes.

Each Servant’s Combat Style:
Players can choose one of three Servants to fight alongside them in the Moon Holy Grail War. Each Servant possesses unique abilities and strengths, so learning how to make the most of their individual talents can give you an edge in battle. Discover what sets each Servant apart and experience their distinct fighting styles for yourself!

Along with standard digital editions on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, we’ll also have a Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes the Fate/Extra Record digital edition, numerous cosmetic costumes, an in-game arranged music pack from the original Fate/Extra, and the digital versions of the art book and soundtrack that are included in the physical Limited Edition.

We can’t wait for you all to enjoy Fate/Extra Record, reborn!

Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on PS5 April 8, 2027

Zorine Te — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:57:19 +0000

During today’s PlayStation State of Play broadcast, we revealed substantial new gameplay footage for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and confirmed that the game will launch for PlayStation 5 on April 8, 2027.

The anticipated action RPG will be the final entry in the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake Series, delivering the epic finale to the story that began in Final Fantasy VII Remake and continued in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

New gameplay details

Set in a vast open world realized on an unprecedented scale, Final Fantasy VII Revelation gives players new opportunities to explore the planet via the iconic Highwind airship.

Exploration extends beyond the Highwind, as players can once again rely on their trusty chocobo companion Piko, who this time serves as both a mount and combat ally. Piko will grow stronger alongside the party, gaining new capabilities that assist during both traversal and battle.

Combat sees significant expansion through the introduction of the new Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear, or the FITS System for short. FITS allows for customization of play styles with new uniforms imbued with unique move sets. There are four specialized FITS: Warrior, Knight, Black Mage, and Summoner. These FITS dramatically alter party members’ abilities and combat functions, creating new tactical possibilities. Check out the above extended gameplay deep dive video to get a glimpse of Cid wearing the Knight, and Vincent wearing the Summoner! The FITS change more than just combat abilities; the appearance of the character will also change – these outFITS make a striking fashion statement!

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will introduce a new dynamic character-switching feature that allows players to instantly swap between party members while exploring the world. Traversal has also been upgraded through the addition of a grappling gun that will allow players to quickly scale rooftops and navigate the city with style.

Players will also be able to choose which party member takes on certain quests. The choice impacts how specific story events and gameplay scenarios can unfold, creating unique narrative experiences shaped by each decision.

For card game lovers, fan-favorite minigame Queen’s Blood makes a return in Final Fantasy VII Revelation — this time with a major new storyline centered on Red XIII. Players will face powerful new opponents and unique gameplay challenges that expand upon the strategic card game’s mechanics. The new Queen’s Blood campaign introduces opponents capable of dramatically altering the flow of matches, creating fresh challenges for even experienced players.

Pre-order bonuses and revealing the Premium Editions

Pre-orders are live on PlayStation Store today. A special pre-order bonus is available for all editions of Final Fantasy VII Revelation: fans who pre-order the game will receive the Mecha-Chocobo & Moogle Summon Materia.

There’s also a Final Fantasy VII Revelation Premium Edition, which includes the main game, Story Expansion Pass, and Early Access, which will allow for access to the game 24 hours before its release. The Premium Edition will also include an in-game accessory (Reclaimant Choker), as well as a set of consumable items to support the early stages of the journey. As its title suggests, the Story Expansion Pass will grant access to two story-centered DLC, with more exciting details on these to come at a later point!

The Final Fantasy VII Revelation Premium Plus Edition includes all Premium Edition content, but adds a digital art book, digital mini soundtrack, Polydroid Alexander Summon Materia, an in-game armor (Nymphwing Bracelet) and an in-game accessory (Risk Taker’s Choker). With expansive overworld travel, a deeper combat system, stunning new regions to explore, and personalized character-focused storytelling, Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set to deliver the most ambitious and feature-rich entry in the remake trilogy when it launches!

First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers

Isabelle Tomatis — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:46:10 +0000

Vice City has a style all its own. From its sun-soaked streets to its bright neon lights, the city will be Leonida’s ultimate destination when players jump into Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19.

At today’s State of Play, we shared a first look at two new limited edition DualSense wireless controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI which capture that unmistakable Vice City energy: DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition and DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition.

The black and white limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers each capture the essence of Vice City, from bright days along the coast to vibrant city nights. Both editions feature a shimmering, color-shifting finish that brings together the hues of a Vice City sunset and the glow of neon lights. They both also feature custom palm tree details molded directly into the controller, adding a unique tactile element alongside official Grand Theft Auto VI branding.

The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition embodies Vice City at daybreak, from its white sands and pastel skies to all its laid-back glamour. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities globally at direct.playstation.com and at participating retailers.

The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition captures the energy of Vice City’s iconic nightlife. The DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities exclusively through direct.playstation.com where available* and in other regions through select retailers.

In Grand Theft Auto VI, the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers instantly respond to the action and provide dynamic resistance, bringing the sights, sounds and sensations of Jason and Lucia’s story to life in your hands. Find out more on how Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 when it launches on November 19 and check out Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look here.

Both limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers will launch starting on November 19 for a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99.** Pre-orders start September 10 at 10:00am Local time.

direct.playstation.com Purchase Information

Starting on September 10 at 7:00am PT/10:00am ET in the U.S., and 10:00am local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI Black Limited Edition and White Limited Edition through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities. In Portugal, players can pre-order through playstation.com/store/hardware.

When ordering directly from PlayStation, enjoy free launch day delivery for eligible pre-orders.

*Regions where direct.playstation.com is available: U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy and Austria. Visit direct.playstation.com for more details.

**The exact launch date and availability for controllers may vary by country/region

Until Dawn 2 launches January 28

Stu Tilley — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:42:04 +0000

Hi everyone! I’m Stu Tilley from Firesprite, and I’m thrilled to say it: Until Dawn 2 launches on PS5 on January 28, 2027. Get ready, because every choice you make is going to matter.

Will you guide all the team of fake ghost hunting Youtubers “Dead True” (plus their plucky chicken companion!) safely off Akishima Island? Or will the horrors claim a few… or even all… as you face the chilling horrors of this beautiful yet deadly paradise?

Story crafted with AdHoc Studio, creators of Dispatch

We’ve partnered with our friends at AdHoc Studio – the brilliant minds behind the acclaimed Dispatch – so you can expect a deeply layered story packed with rich characters, razor-sharp dialogue, fraught relationships, tough decisions, and yes… more than a few gruesome deaths. Every choice, every interaction can ripple with dramatic consequences.

Watch the pre-order trailer

Check out our new trailer: you’ll see the Dead True crew investigating Blackwood Sanitorium, shooting an episode about the tragic events that unfolded 12 years ago. Izzy (Sarah Catherine Hook), the team’s new intern, uncovers something she never expected, before upending their plans in chilling fashion.

Later, at HorrorCon in Sydney, they meet Yoona (Gia Kim), a survivor of a terrifying supernatural attack—she pulls down her collar to reveal a dark, necrotic scar. Her warning sets the cast on a journey to a remote South Pacific island, abandoned since a luxury resort’s mysterious shutdown in the ’70s. But this island hides secrets, centuries old and hungry for vengeance. And Dead True are walking right into it.

It’s your choices that will shape each outcome. In the trailer, Owen (Dacre Montgomery) – Dead True’s cocky star – faces a crossroads: should he follow the signal to help his missing friend Nate (Spence Moore II), or take a detour across a rickety bridge to investigate a strangely lively bar? Could leaving Nate’s path lead to important clues that might help? Or does leaving Nate make him vulnerable to whatever it is that lurks in the shadows?

Meanwhile, Mina (Camila Senna), Dead True’s conflicted co-host, faces a gut-wrenching demand: the network wants a ritual sacrifice – live, on camera. Will you give in and sacrifice the chicken to please the bosses, or set it free and risk your own blood for the ritual instead.

Pre-orders open September 10

Dr. Hill (Peter Stormare) returns, and we’re celebrating his comeback! Pre-order the Standard or Digital Deluxe Editions starting September 10 to unlock exclusive Dr. Hill-themed content:

Until Dawn classic outfit
Akishima Island holiday outfit
Dr. Hill collector’s bobbleheads to discover in-game

Announcing the Digital Deluxe Edition

Want more ways to stand out… and die dramatically? The Digital Deluxe Edition brings more flair and more fright!:

Y2K Neon Vibes Pack: Dress all 8 members of Dead True – Owen, Mina, Nate, Reagan, Izzy, Luke, Josie, and Cameron – in vibrant neon costumes.
Diorama of Death: Relive every grisly demise with vignettes exploring unique angles of each fatal outcome. Can you unlock every scene?

See you on Akishima Island, survivors. We can’t wait to see the choices you make, and the consequences you’ll face…

Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV update launching in two parts later this year

Kazunori Yamauchi — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:39:54 +0000

As we look ahead to the 30^th anniversary of the original release of Gran Turismo in 2027, we are preparing a free Spec IV update for Gran Turismo 7 to kick off the celebrations with our players. Due to the number of updates coming in Spec IV, it will be released in two parts, with the first arriving in October and the second in December.

Across these two updates, players can look forward to new circuits and cars, additional ways to compete, and features designed to make the world of Gran Turismo more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

A new circuit and the return of a legacy circuit

The first new circuit is Sportsland SUGO in Japan, available in October. The circuit is known for its elevation changes, flowing layout, and the familiar Dunlop bridge.

The second is Autumn Ring, a circuit deeply connected to the history of Gran Turismo, first appearing in the original title. I am very pleased to bring this circuit into Gran Turismo 7 as part of the December release and allow millions of players to experience it for the first time.

12 new cars

A total of 12 cars will be added across both Spec IV updates. The exact cars will be revealed at a later time.

New ways to drive and compete

Spec IV will also introduce a selection of new game features and even offer more ways for players to find their own challenge.

Online Drift Trials will bring drivers together to test their control, precision, and style. Shuffle Races will offer randomised conditions for online races, encouraging players to adapt to new strategies to win.

Additional features will include new Driving Experiences, an expanded Car Viewer, new progression elements, and a Concierge feature for car buying. More details on these features will come soon.

Together, these additions are designed to offer new goals for experienced drivers while creating more opportunities for every player to explore Gran Turismo 7 on their own terms.

Family Mode

Family Mode will be included in the December update. Family Mode is a new way to make Gran Turismo 7 more accessible and enjoyable when playing with family and friends.

To make it easier to share the fun of cars and driving, Family Mode is designed as a welcoming starting point for players with different levels of driving experience. The mode will also offer something fresh and fun for those who already spend time in Gran Turismo 7.

More details at Gran Turismo World Series on Oct 3

More information about what’s included in October and December updates will be revealed during Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 in Singapore on October 3.

I look forward to sharing more about the new cars, circuits, modes, and features arriving in both parts of the update.

Thank you for continuing this journey with us!

Uncover the secrets of Uncanyon, a new PS5 adventure game coming 2027

Hanford Lemoore — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:28:54 +0000

Hi everyone, it’s great to be back on the PlayStation.Blog. It’s been a few years since we shared Maquette with you, and while that game was about the shifting scale of perspective and memories, we’ve spent our time since then thinking about a different kind of shift: the shift of unparallel realities.

Today, we’re excited to give you a first glimpse of what we’ve been building. This is Uncanyon.

A bew take on classic adventures

Uncanyon is a puzzle-first adventure set in a forgotten world that emerged and once flourished in the folds of converging unparallel universes. You play as Sonia, a stranger to this land. As she explores, she’ll start piecing together not just how to survive Uncanyon, but why it needs her (whether she’s ready for that role or not).

While Sonia is trying to save the world in classic adventure tradition, her story is also a personal one. Although she arrived in Uncanyon looking for excitement, as Sonia becomes aware of her fate and her role, the weight of being a hero expected to save the world starts to weigh heavily on her.

For that, our team looked to our own lives, drawing from the pressure of family expectations and the invisible obligations social media places on so many of us. She’s someone handling these pressures in real time, the same way we all are, and that shared uncertainty is something we leaned into throughout the writing and world design.

Unveil puzzle-filled ruins

In Maquette’s recursive world, we found a soft spot for spaces that reward close observation. Uncanyon’s temples and ruins carry that forward, but with sharper teeth. These places were built to keep people out – filled with traps, locks, and puzzles designed by whoever came before to guard what’s inside.

You’ll work through them using tools and discoveries you pick up along the way, building up a small but versatile kit of solutions as you go. We wanted to take classic “dungeon puzzles” and elevate them from softball distractions to intricate, mechanical traps and vaults with lots of “aha” moments to be found. Part of the fun for us has been designing spaces where the solution only clicks once you’ve truly uncovered new aspects of the puzzle systems.

Reality Fragments

This is the part of Uncanyon we’re most excited to talk about.

Scattered throughout the world are devices powered by fragmentstone, a mysterious substance that allows you to shift and bend alternate realities in and out of Uncanyon. Activate one of these devices, and the space you’re standing in transforms: obstacles move, hazards disappear, paths that didn’t exist a moment ago suddenly do. Whole rooms seamlessly morph from one reality to another around you.

In other fiction, alternate universes are separate, and the characters move between them. But here, the realities converge in Uncanyon – and you’re in control. This means you can blend realities in and out as you wish. You can freeze blending at any time to explore the mixture of realities you’ve just created, and there are even points where you can be in multiple realities at the same time!

A blocked doorway in one reality might be wide open in another, at the cost of a hazard you now must account for elsewhere. Learning to explore an area across its different states and figuring out which reality to be in and when, is the core puzzle language players will learn over the course of the game.

What’s next

We’ve got more to share about Sonia’s story, the regions you’ll explore, and how Reality Fragments evolve the world as you progress — but we wanted this first peek at the game to give you the core ideas at the heart of the game: a puzzle-first adventure set in a fantastic land of unparallel realities.

Thank you for following us from Maquette to here. We can’t wait to see what you find in Uncanyon, which will be launching on PS5 in 2027.

Hunter’s Moon, an immersive historical folk-horror, launches October 26 on PS5

Alicia Contestabile — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:28:20 +0000

We are thrilled to finally announce Hunter’s Moon – a first-person historical narrative folk-horror game coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 on October 26* – the night of the full Hunter’s Moon.

Hunter’s Moon is set over the course of one fateful night. Meet mummers dressed in folk costumes, evade capture by the witch hunters, and eavesdrop on a characterful cast of regular folk worn down by war and misfortune. Discover the secrets of this dysfunctional village on the brink as you embody an accused “witch” on the run for her life.

You play as Lilith Thorne, an accused woman who must flee through a 17th–century rural village and its surrounding forests and moors in search of safety. As she is stalked and hunted by the Witchfinder General, the village magistrate, and a local huntsman, you must use stealth and cunning to evade capture. And by eavesdropping at windows, you may gain knowledge and aid that can help her survive the night – warning words, sage counsel, sacred items, or perchance a folk song.

The game features a novel immersive-theatre-inspired eavesdropping mechanic that invites the player to explore and discover this early modern village and its stories – grounded in historical realism, elevated by handcrafted stylised art, and told through the voices of over 100 fully voice-acted characters.

In 1644, Matthew Hopkins began his crusade of witch hunting in England, styling himself “the Witchfinder General.” In 1647, he published a book, The Discovery of Witches, which comprised a series of questions and answers in which he justified his controversial methods for identifying witches. Arguably the most notorious witch hunter in history, Matthew Hopkins and his colleague John Stearne sent more to the gallows for witchcraft than all other English witch hunters before them.

In 2019, I began writing a screenplay inspired by this history while working as a producer at Crows Crows Crows. Transforming this vision to the screen led me to found the new independent studio Twin Swans, bringing together talented artists and developers whose credits also include The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Signalis. Our shared love of history and craft guided us in the creation of Hunter’s Moon – a reimagining of a witch hunt in 17th-century Early Modern England offering an experience of the stories and horrors that might unfold under such wicked circumstances.

While Hunter’s Moon is set at the height of witch-hunting fever in 17th-century England, the concept of the “witch” is universal. Nearly all cultures have independently identified this figure of the witch: a magical person, usually a woman, existing on the fringes of society. Societies throughout history have accused, persecuted, and even executed innocent people based on these magical beliefs. Although many consider it a thing of the past, the practice still continues in some parts of the world.

Despite our modern understanding of the historical and social factors behind witch-hunting, contemporary screen-based media continues to rely on this same magical thinking when telling the stories of women accused of witchcraft. Whether they’re depicted as “real” witches or as innocent women, an element of the supernatural typically pervades their stories: tales of witches flying around on brooms and drinking the blood of babies, or of terrifying ghosts haunting the communities that tormented and killed them. Likewise, many horror games evoke the supernatural – and our willingness to believe in it – to terrify players.

Inspired by this true history of English witch hunts and the tradition of folk–horror, Hunter’s Moon asks you to consider: what if the most terrifying thing in our world is not monsters or magic, but other people? What if our own fears and beliefs are the true sources of horror?

Hunter’s Moon invites you to decide this for yourself on the night of the full Hunter’s Moon on October 26.

You are invited to wishlist the game today on PlayStation Store.

*Hunter’s Moon launches October 25 in North America. In other regions, including UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, the game launches October 26.

Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo available today, Sephiroth revealed

Mel Gordon — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:24:46 +0000

Today’s State of Play featured a new look at Final Fantasy Resonance, launching October 22, 2026. We’re also excited to announce the release of a free demo for PlayStation 5, featuring the entire first chapter of the game. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game.

Final Fantasy Resonance is built on the concept, “What if Final Fantasy had continued to push the limits of pixel art?” The game sends you off on a journey to protect the Crystals scattered across the world and to stop the pursuit of Veritas of the Dark who seeks to destroy the world. This tale of crystals is brought to life in high-definition pixel art in the HD-2D style, alongside familiar Final Fantasy elements such as chocobos and airships, an evolved turn-based battle system, and a more accessible take on the classic job system.

Cinematic Pixel Art

The opening movie and other cinematics feature a cutting-edge pixel-based style using a production method that renders 3DCG in pixel form to achieve dynamic visuals while retaining the timeless charm of pixel art.

Gameplay System – Combat

Final Fantasy’s classic turn-based command battles have evolved to deliver greater accessibility and deeper strategy.

Timeline:

Engage in combat by making full use of the timeline, which displays the upcoming action order of both allies and enemies through the next turn. The timeline at the top of the screen displays the action order, with characters taking their turns from left to right.

Stagger Gauge:

Depleting the stagger gauge displayed beneath an enemy’s HP bar will stagger them, preventing them from acting on their turn and lowering their defense. Knowing when to stagger enemies by watching the timeline is key to devising effective battle strategies.

Gameplay System – Visions

Visions:

Complete events involving characters you meet throughout the story for a chance to obtain visions, items which are crystallized essences of those characters. Equip visions and win battles to unlock new abilities.

Synergies from Equipped Abilities:

Once an ability is learned from a vision, it can still be equipped even when a different vision is active, as long as it remains within the cost limit, allowing abilities from multiple visions to be set at the same time. This system is a more accessible and evolved take on the familiar job system from the FINAL FANTASY series, with certain ability setups producing powerful synergies.

Legacy Final Fantasy Heroes:

Visit vision crystal sanctums scattered across the world to obtain visions of legacy Final Fantasy heroes. Equip them as you would any other vision to harness their powers.

The latest trailer released during today’s State of Play revealed that Sephiroth will be making an appearance. Players will be able to find and challenge Sephiroth in hopes of winning and unlocking a special reward.

Resonances:

When a Sweeping Stagger occurs, you can unleash a Vision-specific special move called “Resonance” at the end of the Extra Phase. Resonances come in many forms—not only delivering high damage but also offering a variety of abilities such as powerful AoE attacks and additional effects.

Gameplay System – Espers

Progress through the story and complete side quests to unlock powerful summons known as espers. When summoned, espers fight alongside your party for three turns, delivering a powerful finishing move on the final turn before disappearing.

Free demo featuring the entire First Chapter available today

A demo featuring the entire first chapter of the full game is available today. In this demo, experience the opening chapter of the story, along with the evolved turn-based command battle system.

Save data from the demo can also be carried over to the full game. Be among the first to experience the world, battles, and story of the first Final Fantasy brought to life in HD-2D graphics!

Final Fantasy Resonance launches on PlayStation 5 on October 22, 2026.