Sony State of Play September 2026 Date Time and Biggest Announcements to Watch

Sony is bringing back State of Play on September 3 with two back-to-back showcases. Here's everything you need to know about the start time, where to watch and the games expected to appear.

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There is no shortage of news for the PlayStation crowd to eagerly anticipate this week as Sony has confirmed that it will revive its State of Play event series this month with a little variation. The company will be holding two State of Play events one after another on Thursday, September 3, and one of those events will be dedicated exclusively to Japanese and Asian games.

The State of Play event coming up this month is slated to provide announcements, updates, and gameplay videos by both Sony's PlayStation Studios and third-parties. Among the big announcements that have been made, the one that stands out is the reveal of an extended clip from Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, which is the upcoming game from Square Enix.

When is the September 2026 State of Play?

The first State of Play by Sony will kick off on September 3 at 6:00 a.m. PDT/ 9:00 a.m. EDT. For Europe, the start time will be 3:00 p.m. CEST while Japan can catch the event starting from 10:00 p.m. JST.

For viewers in India, the show will start around 6:30 p.m. IST on September 3.

The event will go live via YouTube and Twitch channels on PlayStation. The length of the stream has not been announced yet but Sony claims that the show will contain information and news from PlayStation Studios as well as third-party developers and publishers.

The line-up of these third-party developers might make the show exciting as Square Enix has confirmed their presence with more information on Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Undoubtedly, the most interesting confirmed title of the September State of Play is the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. The developers at Square Enix are expected to present an in-depth look at this title and show more of the rich world.

The title is currently being developed as the concluding part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project, thus becoming one of the most awaited upcoming titles in the PlayStation lineup. Although Sony did not give any specific details regarding what would be presented during the event, the way the statement has been made implies that people should expect a lot of footage rather than just a quick preview.

This event might become very important for those followers of the remake project who have been looking forward to the information related to the story, world and gameplay mechanics of this title.

State of Play Japan

Sony's September showcase will not conclude after its official State of Play showcase. Following the State of Play, Sony will be holding another State of Play Japan event with Japanese voice actor Yuki Kaji hosting the showcase.

The Japan-specific showcase will highlight the upcoming titles developed in Japan and other parts of Asia. Sony has said the State of Play Japan event will consist of deep dives into various titles, new gameplay videos, and additional announcements.

This showcase will be conducted in Japanese with English subtitles. Therefore, international PlayStation fans need not worry.

This second showcase might also be important as it can give a preview of what is coming up for the PlayStation at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show later in the month. As has been the case before, PlayStation has been associated with many Japanese and Asian developers.

What games could appear?

Sony has stated that the State of Play in September will feature new information about the games that are coming from PlayStation Studios as well as games by third-party partners, although a full list of the games is yet to be released.

In June, there was the last significant State of Play event which contained various upcoming titles for PlayStation. This included games like Marvel's Wolverine, God of War Laufey, Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen and Until Dawn 2.

However, besides the above-mentioned games, there are other upcoming projects by PlayStation Studios that include Fairgames, Horizon Hunters Gathering and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which also remain mysterious concerning their presence in September's State of Play event.

In addition, the dedicated Japanese State of Play event can surprise gamers with games that were not mentioned before in Western events.

But perhaps what is most intriguing about the double State of Play event this week is its timing. In light of the Tokyo Game Show being held in just one month, the Japan-centric State of Play may actually act as a sneak peek into Sony's presence there.

Although Sony has not officially stated that all of the games featured in the Japan event will be showcased at the Tokyo Game Show, this is something that the players can safely assume. The Japan-specific event coming ahead of time is certainly something worthy of note, particularly since we already know that the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to be featured in the main event. There seems to be room left for more surprises in Sony's repertoire.

How to watch September State of Play

The upcoming State of Play in September 2026 can be viewed via YouTube and Twitch streams run by PlayStation. The event starts at 6 a.m. PDT / 9 a.m. EDT / 3 p.m. CEST / 10 p.m. JST, and is succeeded by the State of Play Japan presentation immediately after the end of the main presentation.

For Indians, the timing implies that the main event begins at 6:30 p.m. IST, and is followed by the Japan event.

Considering that there will be a special revelation of Final Fantasy 7 and another showcase for Japanese and Asian games, this particular State of Play may become one of the most intriguing events of Sony in 2026. Now the only thing left to find out is whether PlayStation has some other surprises up its sleeves.