PlayStation State of Play Returns September 3 With Extended Final Fantasy VII Revelation Showcase
Sony has announced two back-to-back State of Play broadcasts for September 3, including an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation and a dedicated State of Play Japan showcase.
PlayStation has officially confirmed that State of Play will return on September 3, 2026, with two broadcasts airing back-to-back and featuring updates from PlayStation Studios, third-party developers, and game creators across Japan and Asia.
The main State of Play presentation will include announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners before concluding with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix.
Immediately after the main presentation, Sony will air a separate State of Play Japan broadcast hosted by Yuki Kaji. The Japan-focused showcase will feature deeper looks at upcoming games from studios in Japan and across Asia, including new gameplay and additional announcements.
Both presentations will stream live on YouTube and Twitch on September 3, beginning at 6:00 AM PT, 9:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM CEST and 10:00 PM JST.
For Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the showcase represents another major opportunity for Square Enix to reveal more of the game's world and gameplay ahead of its planned Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5.
XGW Brief
Key Takeaways
- PlayStation State of Play returns on September 3, 2026.
- Two broadcasts will air back-to-back: State of Play and State of Play Japan.
- The main showcase will conclude with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
- State of Play Japan will feature games and developers from Japan and across Asia.
- The broadcasts begin at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CEST / 10:00 PM JST.
- Both presentations will stream live on YouTube and Twitch.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Takes Center Stage
Sony confirmed that the main State of Play broadcast will conclude with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix.
The upcoming RPG was recently showcased again during Gamescom 2026, where Square Enix revealed more of its world, including the Weapons, the Highwind and the party's continuing journey. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is currently scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2027.
State of Play Japan Follows Immediately
Once the main State of Play ends, Sony will immediately transition into a new episode of State of Play Japan.
Hosted by Yuki Kaji, the broadcast will focus on upcoming games from developers in Japan and other parts of Asia, with Sony promising new gameplay, announcements and deeper looks at upcoming releases.
When and Where to Watch
The September 3 broadcasts begin at 6:00 AM PT, 9:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM CEST and 10:00 PM JST.
Both presentations will be available through PlayStation's official YouTube and Twitch channels. The main State of Play will air in English with Japanese subtitles, while State of Play Japan will air in Japanese with English subtitles.
What XGW Gaming Will Be Watching
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the biggest confirmed attraction so far, but the wider lineup remains largely unannounced.
With updates from PlayStation Studios, third-party partners and developers across Japan and Asia, the September 3 broadcasts could deliver several additional announcements worth watching as Sony begins its post-Gamescom showcase cycle.
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