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Sony schedules PlayStation State of Play double bill for September 3

The back-to-back broadcasts will focus on global partner titles, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and Asian game studios.

Updated Aug 31, 2026 · 15:30 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Sony will stream two back-to-back PlayStation State of Play broadcasts on September 3 starting at 9 a.m. ET on YouTube and Twitch.
  • The main showcase will feature updates from PlayStation Studios and global partners, concluding with an extended look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
  • A second broadcast, State of Play Japan, will immediately follow and highlight games from Asian development studios.
  • Specific game release dates, such as a firm date for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's planned spring arrival, remain unconfirmed.

Key facts

  • Sony announced a double bill of PlayStation State of Play broadcasts set for September 3 at 9 a.m. ET, streaming via YouTube and Twitch.[Engadget]
  • The primary presentation will include updates from PlayStation Studios and global developers alongside an extended look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.[Engadget]
  • The second stream, State of Play Japan, will air immediately after the main showcase to focus on titles from Asian studios.[Engadget]
  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is currently scheduled to release next spring.[Engadget]

What remains uncertain

  • Rumors that Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet will appear during the stream remain unverified by Sony.[Engadget]
  • It is unknown whether an exact release date for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be announced during the presentation.[Engadget]

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