Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially announced the return of its State of Play broadcast, scheduled to air live on June 4, 2025. The event will be streamed via YouTube and Twitch at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 11pm CEST, with a Japanese broadcast following on June 5 at 6am JST. According to the company, the show will run for more than 40 minutes and will feature news and updates on several key titles headed to PlayStation 5.
The announcement was made by Tim Turi, Content Communications Manager at Sony Interactive Entertainment, who described the showcase as one that will spotlight “must-play games coming to PS5” from developers around the world. While specific titles were not mentioned in the official blog post, anticipation is already building as the event promises a diverse lineup.
This confirmation arrives just weeks after various industry insiders suggested Sony might forgo a summer showcase in 2025. As reported on May 22, insiders including NateTheHate and John Harker expressed skepticism on the ResetEra forums regarding the likelihood of any major presentation this summer. Both indicated they had not heard of any imminent plans from Sony, and speculated that the next major showcase could be held later in the year, possibly in September.
Adding further complexity to the situation, journalist Jeff Grubb offered a contrasting view back in February during an episode of his Game Mess Decides podcast. According to Grubb, Sony was still deciding whether to host a full-scale PlayStation Showcase or opt for a more compact State of Play during the summer months. He noted that 2025 would likely be a lighter year for PlayStation Studios, with titles such as Lost Soul Aside, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Marathon, and Ghost of Yotei forming the bulk of the company’s offerings. Grubb also emphasized that major first-party projects like Marvel’s Wolverine and Saros were expected to release in 2026 instead.
In this context, the June 4 State of Play serves as both a confirmation and a shift in Sony’s recent communication pattern. While it may not offer the volume of announcements typically associated with a full-fledged PlayStation Showcase, it is still a notable platform for highlighting third-party releases and select first-party updates.
With expectations tempered by earlier predictions of a quiet year for PlayStation, all eyes will now turn to Tuesday’s broadcast to see what surprises, if any, Sony has in store.
