PlayStation fans have something exciting to look forward to, as Sony recently confirmed that the next State of Play showcase will take place soon. PlayStation State of Play events offer updates on anticipated games, but they also often have cool surprises in store. Not every State of Play showcase throws in surprises, but the latest rumor mill has many expecting the company to have some secrets up its sleeve.
There's really no way to know for sure what games will be at the next Sony State of Play, but there are some key titles that are expected. Beyond the more obvious contenders, there are rumors of projects and long-awaited remakes that have gamers buzzing about what summer announcements might be on the horizon. Summer has traditionally been one of the key seasons for reveals, and this upcoming State of Play will hopefully continue that trend when the showcase will be broadcast on June 2 at 2pm PT/5pm ET.
These games being on Sony's June mode feels like a matter of course
- Marvel's Wolverine (CONFIRMED)
- Marvel Token: Fighting Souls
- Marathon Season 2
- Kena: Scars of Kosmora
- Horizon Hunters Gathering
These five titles feel like the most likely contenders to be featured during State of Play. Marvel's Wolverine is one of the biggest Sony exclusive releases planned for this year, and developer Insomniac showing off more of it has already been confirmed. Earlier this year, Insomniac finally confirmed one Marvel's Wolverine release date, and eager players will hopefully get a deeper dive into the game. 2026 actually brings a double dose of Marvel, just in different genres. Those more attached to the fighting genre have Marvel Token: Fighting Souls to look forward to. With the stylish fighting title slated for release on August 6, it wouldn't be surprising to see more from the game.
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The main reason why Marathon feels like a matter of course is that the game's second season goes live on June 2, the same day as State of Play. Marathon Season 2 is a big moment for the extraction shooter. Bungie's highly anticipated game hasn't drawn as much attention as last year's extraction shooter ARC Raidersbut the next chapter will hopefully open the door for more players.
Weeks of rumors can finally be put to rest with these games
- God of wars Faye spin-off
- Notorious remake
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FromSoftware's pirate game
Rumors of the next God of war the game has been circulating for years now, but this year brought out some new ones who claim that the next game will actually be led by Faye. Rumors have claimed that Tyr will also play a role in the story, and other mythologies such as Japanese and Mesoamerican pantheons may feature. These have been really bold statements that don't have much evidence behind them, but it would be huge if Santa Monica Studio showed them to be true in State of Play.
Two other recent rumors have piqued a lot of players' interest. Claims that a Notorious remake is in the works and a secret FromSoftware pirated game may be on the way has been really convincing. FromSoftware currently has its Nintendo exclusive Duskbloods lined up, but rumors of the pirated game being exclusive to Sony wouldn't be too surprising. Demon's Souls and Blood borne were Sony exclusives, so FromSoftware could easily strike a similar deal with a pirated game. That is, if the pirate game even exists.
These games to be in June's state may be Pipe Dreams, but nothing is impossible
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
- Uncharted 5
- Blood borne remake
- Silent Hill 1 remake
If any of these games are on State of Play, it more than likely will be Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The only reason it's a bit questionable is that actor Kumail Nanjiani recently said in an interview that Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophetthe release date won't be until 2028 or later. He plays Colin Graves in the game, and while that doesn't mean he has a ton of information about the release plans, it's possible he at least knows a general timeline. If the game doesn't come out until 2028, revealing a second trailer so early might be getting too far ahead of things. It's still entirely possible that Nanjiani is wrong, and Naughty Dog could actually be looking at a 2027 launch. That would make a new State of Play trailer more likely, but only time will tell.
Speaking of Naughty Dog, there have even been rumors that the developer has been working on it Uncharted 5. Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson even went so far as to claim that Naughty Dog has developed Uncharted 5 before the covid-19 pandemic. If the studio has really been working on the project for this long, it could theoretically be revealed at the showcase. However, fans should keep their expectations low.
A look at Bloober Team's upcoming Silent Hill 1 remake or one Blood borne remake announcement would be pretty cool too. The latter has long been requested, but this feels like the least likely to ever happen. A pitch for one Blood borne The Bluepoint remake was even rejected by FromSoftware, so it doesn't seem like it's going to happen anytime soon. A Silent Hill 1 The remake teaser is much more feasible, though.
Xbox may have a small presence at this Sony-focused event
With Xbox's new leadership, previous plans to reject exclusive Xbox games appear to be backtracking. However, there are a few titles that were confirmed for PS5 ports before Asha Sharma took over. Games like Fable and Halo: Campaign Evolved are two major Xbox franchises planning their PlayStation debuts. There is also one Forza Horizon 6 PS5 port on the way. The racing game skipped PS5 at launch, but a port release date could be mentioned.
Xbox has its own showcase on June 7.
There has also been no answer to whether Gears of War: E-Day coming to PS5 or not. Since last year marked the first time the franchise came to Sony consoles with Gears of War: Reloadedthere are expectations of Gears of War: E-Day on PS5. With Xbox rethinking its strategy, a PS5 version might not happen.
