The State of Play on September 3 presented news for PS5 in two events. The first featured general releases and the second focused on Japanese and Eastern games.
The main announcement was Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which will arrive on April 8, 2027. There were also updates from Konami, new dates, expansions, PlayStation Plus, and accessories.
The State of Play on September 3 presented news for PS5 in two events
Final Fantasy VII Revelation now has a release date
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will arrive on April 8, 2027, for PS5 and will conclude the trilogy of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
The game will feature a massive open world, the Highwind, chocobos that can fight, and the FITS system, with four specializations: Warrior, Knight, Black Mage, and Summoner.
It will also allow instant character switching during exploration, the use of a grappling gun, and mission development based on the chosen character. Queen’s Blood will return with a campaign starring Red XIII.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation now has a release date
Square Enix announced special editions during the State of Play, 24 hours of early access for the Premium Edition, and two upcoming story-focused DLCs.
Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei, and Monster Hunter Wilds
Marvel's Wolverine presented its launch trailer and will arrive on September 15.
Marvel's Wolverine presented its launch trailer
Ghost of Yotei will add the survival mode Most Wanted and the expansion Echoes of Sekigahara on October 1.
Most Wanted will feature waves of enemies, bosses, weapons, cosmetic items, and unlockable characters. Echoes of Sekigahara will tell the backstory of Atsu and will add Ezo, enemies, weapons, armor, and cosmetic items.
Monster Hunter Wilds Ascendance presented its first major expansion, with new monsters, challenges, hunting mechanics, a new location, and another chapter of the story.
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The new games presented for PS5
Maneater 2 will arrive in 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. It will feature an open-world marine environment, five genetic modifications, and a story about scientific experiments, corporate greed, and an escape.
Hunter's Moon will be a first-person folk horror game, exclusive to PS5. Lilith Thorne must escape from hunters during a night in 17th century rural England.
Uncanyon will arrive in 2027 and will feature puzzles based on Reality Fragments, which allow mixing realities to modify obstacles, dangers, and paths.
Uncanyon will arrive in 2027 and will feature puzzles based on the Reality Fragments
Rhapsody in Scarlet, from Konami, will be an action-adventure set in 1920s New York. Ellie Myers will combine magic, short and long-range attacks, and allied creatures.
Rev. NOiR, developed by ILCA, will be an action RPG. Asch and Finé must stop the Lightfall, a phenomenon threatening to destroy the world.
Rev. NOiR, developed by ILCA, will be an action RPG
Crimson Desert presented Charting the Unknown, an expansion that will continue the adventure of Kliff, Oongka, and Damiane through Pywel.
Keeper, from Double Fine, is now available on PS5 for €19.99. PlayStation Plus offers a 20% discount until September 17.
Final Fantasy Resonance, Saros, and Gran Turismo 7
Final Fantasy Resonance already has a free demo on PS5. It allows playing the first chapter and transferring the save to the full game, featuring HD-2D graphics, turn-based combat, Visions, and the presence of Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy Resonance
Saros will receive the free Zenites update, with Overlord Rush, Eclipse Layers, new modes, progression, and accessibility features.
Gran Turismo 7 will have the Spec IV update in October and December. It will add 12 cars, new modes, Sportsland SUGO, Autumn Ring, online drifting, random races, Driving Experiences, and Family Mode.
Gran Turismo 7 will have the Spec IV update
The new DualSense controllers for GTA 6 and LEGO PlayStation
Sony and Rockstar presented two limited edition DualSense controllers inspired by Grand Theft Auto VI. They will be black and white, with a Vice City aesthetic, and will be available on November 19 for €84.99.
Pre-orders will start on September 10. The white model represents dawn and beaches, while the black one is inspired by nightlife.
LEGO PlayStation will be a set of 1911 pieces that recreates the original PlayStation and its controller. It will feature functional buttons, a connectable controller, and dioramas of Gran Turismo and Ape Escape.
The new DualSense controllers for GTA 6
It will be available on October 1 at PlayStation Direct and for LEGO Insiders. From October 4, it will be available at LEGO.com and LEGO stores for €159.99.
The news from PlayStation Plus
Mycopunk will come directly to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium when it launches its version 1.0 in 2026.
The news about PlayStation Plus
PlayStation Plus Premium will add Mega Man X: Command Mission in September. Dino Crisis 2 and the first Ratchet & Clank from PS2 will arrive in 2026.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 opens the State of Play Japan
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 will arrive in 2027 and will allow creating characters from six races: human, saiyan, namekian, Frieza's race, majin, and android.
It will also allow inheriting techniques and choosing styles inspired by 130 heroes. The story will be set in AGE 1000, with West City as the backdrop.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
Fate/EXTRA Record will arrive on PS4 and PS5 on January 28, 2027. It will be a complete remake with an expanded story, renewed graphics, and strategic combat based on decks and commands.
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes will arrive in 2027 on PS5, Switch 2, and PC with 3D roguelite action for a single player.
Fate/EXTRA Record will arrive on PS4 and PS5 on January 28, 2027
Where the Seeds Fall will arrive on PS5 on November 5. The adventure will take place in a world affected by a plague, where humanity lives in the branches of the World Tree.
More announcements from State of Play Japan
Rematch will have a collaboration with Blue Lock on September 24, featuring Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, Seishiro Nagi, and Rin Itoshi.
Stupid Never Dies will arrive on October 21 and already has a free demo. SlashZero will arrive in spring 2027 and also has a temporary demo.
CONQ: Crown Of No Quarter presented its first trailer
Rhapsody in Scarlet and Rev. NOiR reappeared with new details and trailers focused on their stories.
Ghost of Yotei closed Sony's presentation
The second State of Play concluded with new details about Echoes of Sekigahara, the narrative expansion of Ghost of Yotei.
The content will delve into Atsu's past and will add a new area of Ezo, enemies, a type of weapon, armor, and cosmetic items.
Ghost of Yotei closed Sony's presentation
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition is now available. Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted will arrive on October 1.
