Sony came into its June 2026 State of Play with something to prove, and by the time the credits rolled, it had delivered one of its strongest showcases in years. Running for more than an hour, the presentation featured major first-party reveals, long-awaited gameplay deep dives, surprise sequels, and release date announcements that helped shape the remainder of 2026 and beyond.
PlayStation packed the event with the kind of announcements fans have been waiting for. Whether you’re looking for upcoming exclusives, blockbuster third-party releases, or unexpected revivals, here’s everything revealed during the June 2026 State of Play.
Marvel’s Wolverine
Sony opened the show with an extended gameplay deep dive into Insomniac Games’ Wolverine. The footage showcased brutal combat, bloody finishers, stealth mechanics, and a more linear action-adventure structure compared to Spider-Man. Logan’s mission to rescue captured mutants also teased appearances from familiar X-Men characters, including Jean Grey. The game launches later this year and instantly established itself as one of PlayStation’s biggest upcoming exclusives.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Thieves
Bandai Namco officially unveiled more info on the next mainline Ace Combat title. Featuring photorealistic aerial combat, large-scale military conflicts, and dynamic weather systems, Wings of Thieves aims to be the franchise’s most ambitious entry yet. The trailer focused on intense dogfights and cinematic storytelling.
Bancho the Chef
One of the showcase’s biggest surprises, Bancho the Chef blends action, exploration, and restaurant management. Players take control of a former street fighter turned chef who travels the world gathering ingredients while battling rivals. Its colorful presentation and quirky premise immediately drew comparisons to cult-classic Japanese games.
Control Resonant
Remedy Entertainment revealed a new trailer and release date for Control Resonant. Launching on September 24, 2026, the sequel expands on the reality-bending action of the original. The trailer showcased impossible architecture, collapsing cityscapes, and supernatural abilities as reality itself appears to unravel.
Dune: Awakening
Funcom delivered a look at its massive survival MMO set on Arrakis running on PS5. The footage highlighted large-scale battles, exploration across the desert planet, base building, political factions, and massive sandworms that continue to be a constant threat and the new single player mode.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
Koei Tecmo’s remastered version of the fan-favourite Dynasty Warriors 3. Featuring enhanced visuals, modernized controls, quality-of-life improvements, and all previously released content, Finally gets a date.
ILL
The terrifying body-horror shooter ILL made another appearance with an unsettling new trailer. Featuring grotesque creature designs, realistic physics, and extreme violence, the game continues to position itself as one of the most disturbing horror titles currently in development.
Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen
Game director Ikumi Nakamura’s supernatural action game returned with a fresh look. Set in a vibrant urban world filled with spirits and monsters, players hunt supernatural entities using a mix of stylish combat, traversal mechanics, and cooperative gameplay.
Marathon Season 2
Bungie revealed the first major seasonal expansion for Marathon. New maps, gear, story content, and gameplay features were shown as the extraction shooter prepares for its next major chapter.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
Arc System Works revealed another roster update for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The Knights of Doom team was officially announced, featuring Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage. The reveal brought the roster closer to completion ahead of the game’s August launch.
No Rest for the Wicked
Moon Studios showcased a substantial update for its dark fantasy action RPG. The presentation highlighted new regions, enemies, weapons, and quality-of-life improvements as the game continues its Early Access journey.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom finally revealed the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Launching on September 25, 2026, the latest footage showcased intense sword combat, supernatural enemies, and cinematic boss encounters inspired by feudal Japanese folklore.
Phantom Blade Zero
S-GAME delivered another spectacular trailer for Phantom Blade Zero. Fast-paced combat, elaborate boss battles, and stunning martial arts choreography were on full display as the highly anticipated action game continues to impress ahead of its September release.
Rayman Legends: Retold
Ubisoft officially announced Rayman Legends: Retold. The remake features upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, and brand-new 3D sequences while preserving the acclaimed platforming and art style that made the original a classic.
Silent Hill: Townfall
Konami revealed a new trailer and release date for Silent Hill: Townfall. Launching on September 24, 2026, the psychological horror title follows Simon Ordell as he investigates a remote Scottish island plagued by disturbing supernatural events.
Stuntman Hollywood
The long-dormant Stuntman franchise returned with an explosive reveal. Inspired by Burnout and Split/Second, players perform dangerous stunts while recreating scenes from major Universal properties such as Fast & Furious, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, and Miami Vice.
The Lost Wild
The survival horror dinosaur game returned with a new gameplay showcase. Unlike traditional dinosaur action games, The Lost Wild emphasizes tension, survival, and intelligent predator behavior as players attempt to survive encounters with prehistoric creatures.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Crystal Dynamics revealed a major new trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and confirmed a February 12, 2027, release date. The game serves as a reimagining of Lara Croft’s earliest adventures, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 with a new voice actor and modern gameplay systems.
Until Dawn 2
Firesprite officially unveiled Until Dawn 2. The narrative horror sequel follows a group of paranormal investigators who encounter a genuine supernatural threat. Featuring a star-studded cast and branching storylines, the sequel aims to build upon the choice-driven formula that made the original a fan favourite.
God of War: Laufey
One of the show’s biggest reveals saw Santa Monica Studio unveil God of War: Laufey. Starring Faye as the protagonist, the game explores her journey through a mythological afterlife following her death. More than 20 minutes of gameplay showcased fast-paced combat, cinematic storytelling, and a fresh perspective on the Norse saga.
Sony’s presentation had an impressive mix of first-party exclusives, major third-party partnerships, horror titles, RPGs, action games, and surprise revivals. Standout announcements included Marvel’s Wolverine, God of War: Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Control Resonant, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Rayman Legends: Retold, making this one of the strongest State of Play presentations in recent years.
