PlayStation officially confirmed that State of Play returns on June 2 with more than 60 minutes of announcements, updates, and gameplay reveals from studios around the world. Sony also confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine will open the showcase with a deeper look at gameplay and combat before the game launches on September 15 for PS5.
That alone already makes this one of the more interesting State of Plays we’ve had in a while, but what really caught our attention was the Alamo Drafthouse partnership. PlayStation is hosting special theater watch parties in select cities, including New York City, which immediately makes this feel bigger than a normal livestream. Maybe it is just smart marketing, but it is hard not to think Sony has at least a few major surprises lined up if they are pushing the event into theaters.
With Wolverine already confirmed, here are the games and announcements we think could show up during the showcase.
Marvel’s Wolverine Will Set the Tone
Since Wolverine is officially opening the show, this State of Play is probably going to start with a lot of energy. Insomniac already proved with Spider-Man that it understands how to build cinematic superhero games, but Wolverine needs to feel completely different. Logan is not Spider-Man. The combat has to feel heavier, more brutal, and far more aggressive if the game is going to capture what makes Wolverine such an iconic character.
The biggest thing people want to see is actual gameplay. Not another short cinematic teaser. Fans want to understand how the combat works, how violent Insomniac is willing to go, and whether the game can stand on its own outside of the Spider-Man formula. If Sony delivers a strong gameplay segment right at the start, it could instantly make this State of Play feel important.
God of War Feels Like the Dream Reveal
Even though nothing has been confirmed, God of War is still the game everyone keeps talking about online. That makes sense because whenever a new God of War appears, it becomes one of the biggest gaming conversations in the industry almost immediately.
The interesting part is trying to figure out where the series goes after Ragnarök. A lot of fans have thrown around theories about new playable characters or completely shifting away from Kratos, but honestly the most interesting direction still feels like Atreus eventually stepping into a larger role.
By the end of Ragnarök, Kratos no longer feels like the same character from the original trilogy. He feels like someone trying to rebuild instead of destroy. The Norse world almost positions him as a higher figure now, while Atreus is still searching for purpose and identity. That creates an opening for a new kind of God of War story where Kratos takes more of a background role while Atreus carries the journey forward.
It feels like a God of War 1 concept, where Atreus goes off and becomes the new God of War.
If Sony wanted one reveal that would completely take over the internet after the showcase, God of War would probably be the safest bet outside of something like Grand Theft Auto.
Final Fantasy Always Feels Possible at PlayStation Events
Final Fantasy is another franchise that always feels connected to PlayStation showcases. Whether it is a new trailer, a remake update, an expansion announcement, or even a small tease for the future, Square Enix usually knows how to make an appearance feel important.
Final Fantasy XVI had mixed reactions from parts of the fanbase, but the presentation, music, and cinematic moments were still incredibly strong. Final Fantasy XIV expansions also continue to be major events on their own because the trailers and music generate huge reactions every single time they appear.
This feels like the kind of State of Play where Square Enix could easily show up with something new. It does not necessarily have to be Final Fantasy XVII, but some kind of Final Fantasy announcement would fit naturally into a longer showcase like this, especially one Sony is trying to position as a major event.
Elden Ring Would Change the Entire Energy of the Showcase
Even though Elden Ring is not tied directly to PlayStation, it is still one of the biggest gaming brands in the world right now. If FromSoftware appeared during the showcase with something unexpected, it would completely change the conversation around the event.
What makes Elden Ring especially interesting right now is the possibility of FromSoftware experimenting more with multiplayer systems and larger world interactions. The universe already feels big enough to support different styles of experiences beyond the original game structure. If the studio is exploring new ideas connected to co-op or shared world gameplay, this would be a perfect stage to reveal it.
Even a small teaser from FromSoftware would instantly become one of the biggest moments of the entire showcase.
Light No Fire Could Be One of the Most Interesting Surprises
Light No Fire is another project that would make a lot of sense during a PlayStation event. Hello Games rebuilt a huge amount of trust with No Man’s Sky after years of updates and expansions, and now the studio is attempting something even larger with a fantasy world built around exploration, survival, and discovery on a massive scale.
The game still feels mysterious, which is exactly why another trailer or gameplay segment could generate real excitement. It may not be as instantly explosive as a God of War announcement, but it is the kind of ambitious project that could quietly become one of the most interesting games on PlayStation over the next few years.
A New PlayStation IP Would Be the Biggest Surprise
As exciting as Wolverine, God of War, Final Fantasy, or Elden Ring would be, the thing PlayStation probably needs most right now is a completely new first party IP.
Sony already has some of the strongest franchises in gaming, but eventually every generation also needs a new identity. Fans already know Spider-Man, God of War, Horizon, and The Last of Us. The bigger question is what comes next.
A brand new reveal from Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studio, Housemarque, or another PlayStation team could end up being the most important announcement of the entire showcase because it would show that Sony is still building toward the future instead of only relying on existing franchises.
That is the kind of reveal that usually defines a console generation years later.
Final Thoughts
With Marvel’s Wolverine already confirmed, PlayStation’s June State of Play already has a strong foundation. The bigger question is whether Sony uses the remaining hour to simply provide updates on known projects or whether this becomes one of the company’s major showcase moments for the PS5 generation.
God of War remains the dream announcement for many fans, while Final Fantasy, Elden Ring, and Light No Fire all feel like realistic possibilities that could add serious excitement to the lineup. At the same time, a completely new PlayStation IP might actually end up being the most important reveal Sony could make.
The Alamo Drafthouse watch parties make this feel larger than a standard livestream, and usually companies do not push that kind of presentation unless they believe they have something worth talking about afterward.
Now we wait to see if PlayStation delivers.
