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Sony's September State of Play Reveals GTA 6 Controllers, Wolverine Trailer and Major Game Updates
Sony held its September State of Play presentation, revealing new details, release dates and trailers for a wide range of PlayStation titles and accessories. A separate State of Play Japan broadcast followed with additional reveals.
Among the accessory announcements, Sony unveiled two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers themed around Grand Theft Auto VI, available in black and white. Both are set to launch on November 19 for $84.99, with pre-orders opening September 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
Square Enix showcased roughly ten minutes of gameplay from Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of the remake trilogy, confirming an April 8, 2027 release date.
Sucker Punch revealed Ghost of Yotei: Most Wanted, a single-player roguelike combat-survival mode arriving October 1, 2026, as part of the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition for PS5. The mode will feature Jin Sakai, protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima, as a playable character.
Firesprite debuted a new trailer for Until Dawn 2, confirming a January 26, 2027 release on PS5, with the footage highlighting characters and horror elements.
Sony also showed additional gameplay from Marvel's Wolverine, due out this month exclusively on PS5, featuring battles against Trask's Sentinels and cooperative gameplay with Sabretooth.
4A Games presented Metro 2039 running on PS5 Pro, confirming a February 4, 2027 release date, with footage depicting a detailed environment, human enemies and a storm sequence.
Pearl Abyss announced new downloadable content for Crimson Desert titled Chartering the Unknown, featuring base-building and underwater exploration elements, set to launch October 15, 2026.
Tripwire Interactive revealed Maneater 2, a sequel to its 2020 shark action game, planned for release in 2027.
Gran Turismo 7 creator Kazunori Yamauchi announced the two-part Spec IV Update, rolling out in October and December 2026.
Housemarque revealed Zenith, a free update for Saros, though further details were not disclosed.
The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog will add Mega Man X: Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2 and the original Ratchet & Clank later in 2026, while Mycopunk from Pigeons at Play joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.
Three indie titles were also introduced: Hunter's Moon, Annapurna's Uncanyon, and Double Fine's Keeper, the latter marking the studio's first PS5 release since becoming independent of Microsoft.
Gundam Rogue Orbit received a new trailer and a March 5, 2027 release date, with further customization details shown during State of Play Japan.
Square Enix released a demo for Final Fantasy Resonance, with the full game slated for an October launch.
Sony confirmed the previously leaked LEGO PlayStation set, a nearly 1:1-scale model of the original 1994 console containing 1,911 pieces, expected later this year.
The presentation opened with new footage from director Zach Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil film, showing a scene of zombies falling from rooftops as Austin Abrams' character flees through the streets. The movie premieres in theaters September 18, 2026.
During State of Play Japan, Sucker Punch detailed the Ghost of Yotei story expansion Echoes of Sekigahara, also launching October 1, 2026, as part of the Complete Edition.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 was announced for 2027 with its debut trailer, while Capcom shared new details on the Monster Hunter Wilds expansion Ascendance, including the Elder Dragon Gundoraga.
Konami presented extended footage of Rhapsody in Scarlet, an action game set in 1920s New York starring a mage named Ellie, and showed more of Rev. Noir running on PS5 Pro, both expected in 2027.
PlayStation's China Hero Project introduced Daba: Land of Water Scar, a soulslike title following a humanoid puppet through an ancient city. Conq: Crown of No Quarter, a dark fantasy tactical action game, was announced for 2027.
Streetlamp Studio revealed SlashZero, a cyberpunk side-scrolling roguelike launching spring 2027, alongside a demo offering more than ten hours of gameplay. GPTRACK50 released a two-hour demo for Stupid Never Dies, with save data carrying over to the full release.
Cygames unveiled a new initiative called CygamesEdge, debuting with Where the Seeds Fall, an action-adventure game centered on descending from great heights, scheduled for November 5, 2026.
Sloclap announced a Rematch collaboration with the anime Blue Lock, starting September 24 and featuring characters including Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Seishiro Nagi and Rin Itoshi.
Other reveals included Fate/Extra Record, arriving on PS5 and PS4 on January 28, 2027; a first trailer for The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes; and new footage from Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World featuring one of its villains.
According to an IGN report, several previously discussed PlayStation Studios projects were absent from the presentation, including Sony Santa Monica's God of War Laufey, Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Media Molecule's next title, Sony Bend's unannounced game and Haven Studios' Fairgame.