State of Play September 2026: Date, Time and What to Expect

📌Key Takeaways

1State of Play and State of Play Japan return on September 3.

2The first broadcast includes an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

3Both shows begin at 2pm BST in the UK.

4State of Play will feature PlayStation Studios and third-party updates.

5State of Play Japan will focus on games from Japan and Asia.

6Sony has not confirmed a PS6 reveal for either broadcast.

Sony has confirmed two back-to-back PlayStation showcases for September 3. Here’s the UK start time, confirmed content and what PS6 fans should watch for.

Key Takeaways

State of Play and State of Play Japan return on September 3.
The first broadcast includes an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
Both shows begin at 2pm BST in the UK.
State of Play will feature PlayStation Studios and third-party updates.
State of Play Japan will focus on games from Japan and Asia.
Sony has not confirmed a PS6 reveal for either broadcast.

Sony has confirmed that State of Play is returning this week, but there is more to the announcement than a single PlayStation presentation.

The company will host two broadcasts back-to-back on Thursday, September 3. The first show will feature updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners, while State of Play Japan will follow with a closer look at upcoming games from developers in Japan and Asia.

For PS6 fans, the timing is impossible to ignore. Sony’s next console remains unannounced, and this showcase could fuel plenty of speculation, but the official announcement is focused on upcoming games rather than new hardware.

Sony Has Confirmed Two PlayStation Broadcasts

The main State of Play will air first, with Sony promising updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and its third-party partners.

Sony has not revealed the complete line-up yet. That leaves room for new trailers, release-date updates and previously unannounced projects, although fans will have to wait for the broadcast before the full programme is confirmed.

Immediately afterwards, State of Play Japan will begin. The second presentation will be hosted by Yuki Kaji and will focus on upcoming games from studios in Japan and across Asia.

Sony says viewers can expect new gameplay, announcements and more from the region’s developers. The two-show format gives PlayStation a chance to cover both its global release calendar and the Japanese and Asian titles that do not always receive the same attention during wider showcases.

UK Start Time and Where to Watch

Both broadcasts will begin on Thursday, September 3 at 2pm BST for viewers in the UK. Sony lists the start time as 6am PT, 9am ET, 3pm CEST and 10pm JST.

The broadcasts will air live on the official PlayStation YouTube channel and PlayStation Twitch channel. The first State of Play will be presented in English, with Japanese subtitles available.

State of Play Japan will be presented in Japanese, with English subtitles available. Sony has not announced how long either broadcast will last, so viewers should be prepared for the second show to follow immediately after the first rather than relying on a fixed end time.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Gets an Extended Look

The biggest confirmed game detail is an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix.

Sony describes the segment as a deeper look at the game’s world. It will conclude the main State of Play, placing it directly in front of viewers waiting for the final major segment of the broadcast.

The announcement does not confirm a release date, new gameplay details or a PS6 version. Those details may appear during the presentation, but they should not be treated as confirmed until Sony or Square Enix officially reveals them.

The game is already one of the most important upcoming projects connected to PlayStation’s wider release calendar. Our PS6 games coverage tracks the major titles that could shape Sony’s next generation, while this showcase should give players a clearer view of what is coming before the PS6 arrives.

Could This Be a PS6 Showcase?

There is currently no official confirmation that Sony will reveal the PlayStation 6 during either presentation.

Sony’s announcement mentions PlayStation Studios, third-party partners, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and upcoming games from Japan and Asia. It does not mention PS6 hardware, a new console, specifications or a release date.

That does not make a PS6 appearance impossible, but it does make it unwise to present one as expected. Sony has not officially announced the console, and its latest position on the hardware remains separate from this week’s game-focused broadcasts.

Our PS6 release-date guide explains why 2027 remains possible but why 2028 is becoming increasingly plausible. Readers looking for the wider hardware picture can also see our PS6 specifications guide, which separates official information from leaks and predictions.

What PS6 Fans Should Watch For

The most important clues may not come from a PS6 reveal. New release dates, cross-generation plans, technical features and the games Sony chooses to spotlight could all provide a clearer picture of how long the PS5 generation still has to run.

A strong showing for current-generation games would give Sony more reason to keep the PS5 at the centre of its immediate strategy. At the same time, major projects receiving next-generation language or unusually ambitious technical updates could give fans more clues about the software being prepared for future hardware.

The safest expectation is therefore a major games showcase rather than a confirmed PS6 announcement. Sony has promised two broadcasts, a major Final Fantasy VII Revelation segment and new information from studios around the world, which should still make Thursday a significant day for PlayStation fans.

Until Sony says otherwise, the PS6 remains a future project rather than the headline of this State of Play. For now, the focus is on the games arriving before it.