Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially confirmed that the next PlayStation State of Play will stream live on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The presentation will feature back-to-back showcases, including an extended look at Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation and a dedicated State of Play Japan segment hosted by Yuki Kaji. Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially revealed that the next PlayStation State of Play broadcast will air on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Rather than a single stream, Sony is preparing a double feature with two back-to-back presentations spotlighting upcoming PlayStation 5 releases from internal studios and third-party partners. Event Schedule and Broadcast Format The double showcase will begin streaming live on YouTube and Twitch starting at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM JST. Viewers will receive two distinct segments streamed sequentially: State of Play: Broadcast in English with multiple subtitle options, focusing on global third-party and PlayStation Studios updates, capped off with an extended deep dive into Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Revelation. State of Play Japan: Airing immediately after the main showcase, presented in Japanese with English subtitles and hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji to highlight titles originating from development teams across Japan and Asia. What to Expect from the Showcases According to the official announcement on the PlayStation Blog, the main event will provide updates and reveals from PlayStation Studios alongside external partners. The broadcast will culminate in a substantial look at Square Enix's anticipated RPG continuation, Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Following directly after, State of Play Japan will shift focus toward deep dives into upcoming projects from Japanese and Asian studios, featuring gameplay reveals and new developer insights.
