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Sony Announces Two Back-to-Back State of Play Live Streams for September 3
8/31/2026, 8:10:47 PM
Sony Schedules Back-to-Back State of Play Events
Sony confirmed that it will host two consecutive PlayStation State of Play presentations on Thursday, September 3. The first stream will begin at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. CEST, followed immediately by a Japan-focused showcase.
Timing and Format Details
Both events will be broadcast live on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Sony has not disclosed the length of either presentation. The Japan-focused show will be hosted by Japanese voice actor Yuki Kaji and will feature English subtitles.
Expected Content and Host
The initial State of Play is slated to deliver “updates and announcements” from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners, concluding with an extended look at Square Enix’s *Final Fantasy VII Revelation*. The subsequent Japan-focused stream will spotlight upcoming titles from Japanese and Asian developers, promising new gameplay footage and additional announcements.
Context: Upcoming Releases and Fan Expectations
The timing of the streams aligns with the September 15 launch of *Marvel’s Wolverine* for the PS5, giving Sony a platform to promote the title just weeks before release. Fans have also been vocal about Sony’s announced plan to discontinue physical disc support in January 2028, and the livestreams are expected to address—or at least be discussed alongside—this ongoing debate.
Official Statements from Sony
In a PlayStation blog post, Sony described the September 3 showcases as an opportunity to provide “updates and announcements” from its first-party studios and third-party partners, and to offer an “extended look” at *Final Fantasy VII Revelation*.
