PlayStation is back with another State of Play, and if history is anything to go by, this could be one of the biggest showcases of the year. The event takes place today, June 2, 2026, and will be streamed live on PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels.
Sony has confirmed that the presentation will run for more than an hour and feature updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals from studios around the world. The showcase begins at 2:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM ET, 10:00 PM BST, 11:00 PM CEST, and 10-11 PM WAT (for Nigerian and African viewers).
Here’s everything we expect to see during the showcase:
Emmanuel Umahi
Marvel's Wolverine will likely take centre stage
The biggest confirmed attraction heading into the showcase is Marvel's Wolverine. With the game set to launch later this year, fans are expecting Insomniac Games to deliver its most detailed gameplay presentation yet. So far, PlayStation has only offered brief glimpses of Logan's adventure, leaving plenty of questions unanswered.
What many players want to see includes a deeper look at combat mechanics, exploration and traversal systems, and story details and villains. Given Wolverine's popularity and the game's approaching release, expect this to be one of the longest and most important segments of the presentation.
Could Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet finally return?
Few PlayStation exclusives have generated as much curiosity as Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Since its reveal, Naughty Dog has remained largely silent about the project. That silence has only increased anticipation, especially after studio head Neil Druckmann described it as the developer's most ambitious game yet.
Many fans are hoping the State of Play delivers the first gameplay footage, more details about the game's world, information on its combat systems, and a possible release window. After more than a year of waiting, this feels like the ideal moment for Naughty Dog to show exactly what makes Intergalactic such an ambitious project.
More God of War could be on the way
Sony Santa Monica has already had a busy year, but there may still be more to come. The studio recently announced remakes of the original God of War trilogy and surprised fans with God of War: Sons of Sparta. However, reports suggest several other projects may still be in development.
Rumours continue to point toward a potential game focused on Faye, Cory Barlog's mysterious new IP, and additional updates on the God of War remakes. While nothing has been confirmed, State of Play would be the perfect platform for Sony Santa Monica to reveal what's next.
Other PlayStation exclusives that could appear
Beyond the major headliners, PlayStation has several exclusives that could benefit from fresh updates. One of the most likely candidates is Phantom Blade Zero, which continues to impress with every gameplay showing. With release plans becoming clearer, another appearance would make sense.
Other games that could feature include:
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
- Horizon Hunters Gathering
- Saros
- 4
- Fairgames (or its rumoured rebranded version)
For many fans, these updates are just as important as the blockbuster reveals because they help paint a clearer picture of PlayStation's upcoming lineup.
Third-party games could deliver the biggest surprises
Historically, some of PlayStation's most memorable State of Play moments have come from third-party partners. This year's showcase could continue that trend.
Games that could make an appearance include:
- John Wick
- Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
- Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
- Control Resonant
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
- Project Windless
Among these, Marvel 1943 remains one of the most anticipated. Following its delay, many players are eager to finally see extended gameplay from Amy Hennig's Marvel adventure.
Should fans expect PlayStation 6 news?
Probably not. Although rumours surrounding PlayStation's next-generation hardware continue to circulate online, State of Play events traditionally focus on software rather than hardware announcements.
That said, speculation continues around a new PlayStation handheld, early PlayStation 6 technology, and potential cloud gaming developments. While anything is possible, expectations should remain firmly focused on games.
More than anything else, PlayStation players want clarity. Many of Sony's biggest studios have spent years developing projects behind closed doors. Fans know exciting games are coming, but they want to see gameplay, release windows, and a clearer roadmap for the future.
That's what makes this State of Play particularly important.
Whether it's Marvel's Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a new God of War project, or a completely unexpected reveal, June's showcase has the opportunity to answer some of PlayStation's biggest questions and shape the conversation around gaming for the rest of 2026.
Emmanuel Umahi
