Sony State of Play Showcase Set for June 2nd Ahead of Summer Game Fest
Quick Look
- Sony's State of Play showcase will air June 2nd at 5 PM ET, featuring over 60 minutes of updates and reveals.
- The event will include a look at Wolverine from Insomniac and is expected to showcase upcoming titles like The Witcher 3 expansion and Final Fantasy VII remake.
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Why It Matters
Sony's State of Play showcase is scheduled for June 2nd, ahead of the Summer Game Fest. This event comes at a critical time for PlayStation, with the PS5 facing price increases and challenges in its live-service game strategy.
While the majority of Summer Game Fest takes place over the weekend, Sony is getting a jump on things with its next State of Play showcase, which airs on June 2nd at 5PM ET.
It’s coming at a pivotal time for the PlayStation brand: The PS5 keeps getting more expensive and Sony’s big bet on live-service games has largely fallen flat. A good showing at SGF won’t fix everything, but it could help show that PlayStation is on the right path moving forward.
For its part, Sony says its latest State of Play will feature “more than 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from top studios around the world.” The only confirmed part of the event’s lineup is Wolverine, from Spider-Man developer Insomniac, which is slated to launch in September. But given the length of the stream, there’ll be plenty more detailed. Maybe we’ll see the just-announced third expansion for The Witcher 3, or the long-awaited final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, or some more of Intergalactic, the next big project from The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog. It’s also likely the event will provide some insight into the uncertain future of Marathon.
Whatever Sony shows, you can watch along on YouTube or Twitch, or follow along with the latest developments right here.
And for everything announced at the rest of Summer Game Fest, be sure to check out our event hub.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Reveal of new gameplay for Wolverine.
Very likely · Within days
Announcements regarding The Witcher 3 expansion and Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy.
Likely · Within days
Updates on the future of Marathon.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What other games will be revealed during the State of Play?
- How will Sony address the PS5's rising costs?
- What is the future outlook for Sony's live-service game initiatives?
- What specific updates will be provided for Marathon?
