State of Play Broadcast Tipped for February
The data comes from trade insider Nate the Hate, who has beforehand shared correct predictions and leaks about video games. Responding to a person on X, the tipster claimed Sony’s subsequent State of Play showcase was coming this month.
While he didn’t share the precise date for State of Play, he hinted that the presentation may very well be held in the course of February, round Valentine’s Day.
No different particulars concerning the showcase can be found, and Sony has not confirmed a State of Play stream but. But the corporate often hosts a State of Play occasion at first of the 12 months. In 2024, a PlayStation State of Play was streamed on January 31.
What to Expect at State of Play
The final State of Play showcase was livestreamed on September 24, 2024, the place Sony lastly revealed Sucker Punch’s follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima — Ghost of Yotei. The packed occasion included updates, bulletins and trailers for over 20 video games on PS5 and PS VR2.
For the following State of Play, Sony might present updates on upcoming PS5 video games like Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Phantom Blade Zero, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and extra.
The firm might additionally present an replace on Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine; the studio has not shared any particulars concerning the superhero title because it was revealed in 2021.
Last month, Bloomberg reported that Sony had cancelled two of its unannounced stay service tasks at Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games. Sony confirmed the cancellations to the publication and stated the titles have been cancelled “following a latest overview” on the firm.
More just lately, the Japanese agency introduced a management shakeup at PlayStation, with Hideaki Nishino appointed as the only CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Nishino had been sharing CEO duties with PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst since final 12 months. Hulst, in the meantime, will proceed as head of PlayStation Studios, specializing in Sony’s first-party outlay.
