Sony announces new PlayStation State of Play for June 2026

Michael McWhertor· May 20, 2026 · 2:03 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 20 views

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a new State of Play showcase scheduled for June 2, 2026. The event will feature an extended look at the upcoming game Marvel's Wolverine, along with over 60 minutes of updates and announcements from various studios. While other titles are anticipated, no additional games have been confirmed for this showcase yet.

Key facts

▪The State of Play will stream on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels at 2 p.m. PDT.
▪Marvel's Wolverine will be a key highlight of the showcase.
▪Sony has several announced games in development, including a God of War trilogy remake and a new Infamous title.

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▪ PlayStation State Of Play Set For June Will Feature Marvel’s Wolverine — Game Informer
▪ An hour-long PlayStation State of Play is set for June 2 — Engadget
▪ PlayStation State of Play returns June 2 with Marvel’s Wolverine leading the lineup — Digital Trends
▪ State of Play returns Tuesday, June 2 — r/PS5

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