Sony is closing out its 2026 showcase season with a double bill. The September State of Play runs as two back-to-back broadcasts, starting with the usual mix of PlayStation Studios and third-party updates, then rolling straight into a separate State of Play Japan focused on studios across Japan and Asia. The headline reveal is already public, and the rumor mill is filling in the rest.
Quick answer: The September 2026 State of Play airs Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM BST, and it will close with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation. A State of Play Japan episode, hosted by Yuki Kaji, follows immediately after.
Release time: September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM BST
When the September 2026 State of Play starts in your timezone
The main broadcast begins at the same moment worldwide, which lands in the morning for North America and mid-afternoon across Europe. The State of Play Japan episode plays straight after, so budget extra time if you want to catch both.
| Region | Start time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6:00 AM, Sep 3 |
| Central Time (CT) | 8:00 AM, Sep 3 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9:00 AM, Sep 3 |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | 10:00 AM, Sep 3 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 2:00 PM, Sep 3 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 3:00 PM, Sep 3 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 9:00 PM, Sep 3 |
| Korea / Japan Standard Time (KST/JST) | 10:00 PM, Sep 3 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 11:00 PM, Sep 3 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 1:00 AM, Sep 4 |
How to watch the State of Play
The stream goes out on Sony’s official channels. The simplest option is the PlayStation YouTube channel’s live section, where the premiere appears shortly before it starts and stays available to rewatch afterward. The PlayStation Twitch channel carries the same broadcast if you prefer watching there.
Both broadcasts run consecutively, so you do not need to switch feeds. The State of Play Japan episode picks up on the same channel once the main show wraps.
Confirmed for the show
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
The main broadcast ends with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in Square Enix’s FF7 Remake trilogy. It is due in Spring 2027, and the segment is set to show more of its large open world as the trilogy heads toward its conclusion. Sony flagged this reveal directly on the PlayStation Blog.
State of Play Japan
Right after the main show, a new State of Play Japan episode returns with Yuki Kaji hosting. It promises deeper dives into upcoming titles from studios in Japan and Asia, including fresh gameplay and announcements. Specific games for that segment have not been named ahead of the broadcast.
Rumored and speculated appearances
Beyond the confirmed lineup, a handful of high-profile titles are widely expected to show up. None of these are officially locked in, so treat them as strong possibilities rather than guarantees.
| Game | Studio | Why it might appear |
|---|---|---|
| Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet | Naughty Dog | Absent since its 2024 reveal; the studio recently said its cinematic shoot wrapped, hinting at a gameplay showing. |
| God of War: Laufey | Santa Monica Studio | Revealed recently and due next year; a new trailer would keep momentum ahead of launch. |
| GTA 6 | Rockstar Games | PlayStation has been a lead marketing partner, with recent footage captured on PS5, leaving room for another snippet. |
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is the biggest wildcard. Naughty Dog has kept it quiet since its debut teaser, and the confirmation that its cinematic shoot is finished has fueled expectations of a proper gameplay reveal. God of War: Laufey and GTA 6 are the other names floating around, though neither has been tied to the broadcast by their publishers.
With one reveal already confirmed and a dedicated Japan-focused episode attached, the September 3 broadcast is shaping up to be a fuller-than-usual showcase. Everything beyond Final Fantasy VII Revelation and the State of Play Japan segment stays speculative until the stream goes live, so the rumored names are best treated as maybes rather than certainties.
