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Sep 04, 2026

Until Dawn 2, Metro 2039, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and more — the most exciting from the State of Play show

Michael Torres
By Michael Torres Video Game News and Features Editor
Last updated: Sep 04, 2026
Until dawn 2 metro 2039 final fantasy vii revelation and more the most exciting from the state of play show

Sony staged the latest State of Play, unveiling trailers, release dates and additional footage for a range of upcoming titles. Below are the key announcements from the broadcast:

Final Fantasy VII Revelation received a release date and new footage. A trailer revealed the game will arrive on April 8 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2, and included fresh story and gameplay scenes; developers also published a separate video with further gameplay details. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on April 8 — the game got a gameplay details video

Horror sequel Until Dawn 2 was given a launch date and a trailer highlighting player choice. The PS5-exclusive title is scheduled for January 28, 2027, and the new trailer shows decision-driven gameplay that affects the story’s progression. The horror Until Dawn 2 will launch on January 28, 2027 — the game got a fresh trailer

A new trailer for Metro 2039 confirmed a February 4 release. The clip’s gameplay was captured on a PlayStation 5 Pro; until now, developers had only demonstrated Metro footage recorded on PC. Shooter Metro 2039 will launch on February 4

Developers of Ghost of Yotei presented two trailers promoting the game’s "complete edition." One showcases the Most Wanted mode — a roguelike-inspired variant in which players can also take control of Jin from Ghost of Tsushima — while the other is a story trailer for the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion. Jin from Ghost of Tsushima returns to Ghost of Yotei in Most Wanted mode

Sony revealed new DualSense colorways themed around the anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Two finishes — black and white — include gradient inserts and design touches inspired by the upcoming action game. GTA 6 inspired new DualSense controller colors for PlayStation 5

Crimson Desert’s first expansion, Charting the Unknown, received a debut trailer and a release date: October 15 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The nearly two-minute video highlights several new features, including home-building mechanics. The debut trailer for the first Crimson Desert DLC shows house-building

Monster Hunter Wilds was shown an Ascendance expansion trailer with substantial new footage, but no specific launch date; developers said the DLC will arrive sometime in 2027. Monster Hunter Wilds got a trailer featuring Ascendance expansion content

A launch trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine was released at State of Play; the superhero action game is set to launch on September 15 for PlayStation 5. Superhero action Marvel’s Wolverine got a launch trailer

Sony also outlined additions coming to the PlayStation Plus catalog before year-end. On the Extra and Premium tiers, the looter shooter Mycopunk — which originally released in summer 2025 — will be added. The Premium classic games library will gain:

  • Mega Man X: Extra Mission.
  • Dino Crisis 2.
  • Ratchet & Clank.

Additionally, the lighthouse adventure Keeper from Double Fine will be released on PS5. Looter shooter Mycopunk and horror Dino Crisis 2 added to PS Plus catalog

Finally, State of Play included a nearly three‑minute clip from the new Resident Evil movie — whose filming wrapped back in January — showing a sequence where the protagonist runs beneath a "rain" of living dead falling from rooftops. The film is scheduled to premiere on September 18. A fresh clip from the Resident Evil movie shows “rain” of living dead