Breaking its silence in the first half of the year, Sony is set to ignite the summer gaming season with a massive showcase. According to the official announcement, the next PlayStation State of Play event will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

This event won't just be limited to digital platforms; it will also be screened in select movie theaters with special fan gatherings. Unlike the usual short presentations, this State of Play is expected to last over 60 minutes (with some cinema listings suggesting 70-90 minutes), making it one of the biggest PlayStation shows in recent years.

Broadcast Time and How to Watch

State of Play will be streamed live worldwide. Here are the local start times and official channels:

Where to Watch Live

Gamers who want to follow the event live from home can tune in via these official channels:

• Official PlayStation YouTube Channel

• Official PlayStation Twitch Channel

Cinema Experience: To highlight the scale of the show, Sony is organizing free community screenings for gamers at select Alamo Drafthouse cinemas across the US. This has fueled rumors of major cinematic announcements during the showcase.

What to Expect: Highlights and Leaks

The only confirmed title in Sony's official blog post is Marvel’s Wolverine. However, with over 60 minutes of airtime, expect several major new announcements from first-party studios and global partners.

Main Spotlight: Marvel’s Wolverine

The showcase will kick off with Marvel’s Wolverine by Insomniac Games. In addition to an extended gameplay video revealing the game's deep combat mechanics, new cinematics and details about the official release date—September 15, 2026—will be unveiled for the first time.

Industry Leaks and Prediction Table

Based on insider reports and studio schedules, here are other projects likely to appear at the show:

Titles Not Expected at the Showcase

• Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6): Although there's a major marketing partnership between Rockstar Games and Sony, GTA 6 is more likely to be featured during the Summer Game Fest on June 5 or through Rockstar's own channels, as Take-Two has announced marketing will begin this summer.

• Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3: Rumor has it that Square Enix will save the first teasers for the third game for Summer Game Fest, where cross-platform announcements (Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2) will take center stage, rather than the PlayStation showcase.