State Of Play September 2026: Final Fantasy Resonance Demo, Final Fantasy VII Revelation Gameplay Breakdown, Resident Evil Exclusive Clip, & More

PlayStation recently announced not one but two State of Plays would be coming this week. As per usual, not much was revealed except the announcement of an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Here are the updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios are third-party partners.

One of the most anticipated movies everyone is waiting for is the Resident Evil reboot from Zach Cregger, the creative mind behind Barbarian and Weapons. Cregger’s vision is set during the events paralleling Resident Evil 2 and follows a medical courier who must fight through a viral outbreak of infected monsters in Raccoon City during a delivery.

The clip shown today during the State of Play follows Bryan, the courier as he makes his way down a long stretch of road dealing with infected falling from the rooftops above and obstacles in his path on the ground.

Insomniac Games provided a final look at Marvel’s Wolverine with a new story trailer showcasing Logan and Team X’s struggle against Bolivar Trask, Omega Red, Lady Deathstrike, and more.

Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition was announced last month, bringing all of the content that has been previously released alongside a new narrative expansion, and an all-new single player combat survival mode called Most Wanted. Today, during State of Play, Sucker Punch shared the first look at the new mode and revealed that Jin Saki will be one of the playable characters players can choose from.

Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition launches on October 1, 2026.

A new story trailer for the upcoming expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, Ascendance, was released. Following the events of the main story, the Forbidden Lands Expedition Team is beset by the colossal Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung. As they prepare for its eventual reappearance, the Team discovers the Skybound Eyrie: a new locale floating high above the clouds that features ancient ruins and undiscovered endemic life.

The upcoming expanaion is set to release in 2027.

The developers behind Metro 2039 shared the first look at console gameplay, captured exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro.

Maneater 2 has been announced. This time around, players will crash an exclusive, invite-only preview event hosting the world’s most followed – and most delicious influencers and media luminaries.

The journey across Pywel continues in Crimson Desert – Charting the Unknown. Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane set out to discover their purpose and shape their futures. However, as turmoil unfolds around them, each must fight to forge a path through the trials ahead.

Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown releases on October 15, 2026.

PlayStation and LEGO have shared the first look at the all-new collaboration between the two, the LEGO PlayStation, a replica of the original PlayStation console and PlayStation controller, a near 1:1 scale of the console.

A new look at Final Fantasy Resonance was released. The new trailer also reveals that Sephiroth will be making an appearance in the game. A free demo featuring the entire first chapter was also announced. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full game which is set to launch on October 22, 2026.

Gundam Rogue is a new chapter in the Gundam saga, where humanity fights for survival against an unknown threat in a fast-paced narrative-driven action game. The new trailer features a look at more of the story, world, characters, and gameplay footage.

Hunter’s Moon is a first-person historical narrative folk-horror game launching exclusively to PlayStation on October 26, 2026. Players will take on the role of Lilith Throne, an accused woman who must flee through a 17th–century rural village and its surrounding forests and moors in search of safety.

Uncanyon is a puzzle-first adventure set in a forgotten world that emerged and once flourished in the folds of converging unparallel universes. You play as Sonia, a stranger to this land. As she explores, she’ll start piecing together not just how to survive Uncanyon, but why it needs her.

Keeper, Double Fine’s atmospheric puzzle adventure, is now available on PlayStation 5.

Rev.Noir got a new story trailer today showcasing protagonist Asch and his companions’ struggle to stop the Lightfall, a calamity that brings death to all it touches. The game is set to launch in 2027.

Rhapsody in Scarlet is a brand-new action game set in the Jazz-filled streets of 1920s New York. Players take on the role of Ellie, a young magus who finds herself swept up in events that will shape her destiny.

Mycopunk is launching into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. Mega Man X: Command Mission, Dino Crisis 2, and the original Ratchet & Clank will be making its way to the Classics Catalog throughout the rest of the year.

Saros is getting a free update called Zenith. The Zenith update adds a new boss rush mode, a new game+ mode, and more accessibility features, including high-contrast visuals, gyro aiming, and a slow game speed option.

The next major update for Gran Turismo 7. The first part of the update arrives in October and the second will come in December. Across both, the developers are adding new circuits, cars, additional ways to compete, and features designed to make the world of Gran Turismo 7 more welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Developer Firesprite revealed a new look at Until Dawn 2 showcasing more of the story and highlighting some of the game’s choices and the consequences that can follow.

PlayStation is releasing Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless controllers, each capturing the essence of Vice City, from bright days along the coast to vibrant city nights. Both editions feature a shimmering, color-shifting finish that brings togther the hues of the Vice City sunset and the glow of neon lights.

Both editions are set to launch on Grand Theft Auto Vi’s release, November 19, for $84.99 USD/ ¥12,480 (including tax) / €84.99/ £74.99.

The developers behind Final Fantasy VII Revelation showed new footage and a breakdown of the game’s new FITS system, a new dynamic character-switching feature, traversal upgrades, the ability for players to choose which party member goes on certain quests, and what’s in store for players who love Queen’s Blood, the card game making a return in Revelation. 

Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on April 8, 2027

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