State of Play Megathread | June 4 SoP Announced

[Moonface]

State of Play - September 24, 2025 | Summary
Here is everything from today's State of Play showcase:

• Saros | Gameplay Footage
  • Release Date: March 20, 2026
    
  
  
• Zero Parades for Dead Spies | Trailer
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | Trailer
  • Release Date: December 8, 2025
    
  
  
• Battlefield 6 | Trailer
  • Release Date: October 10, 2025
    
  
  
• Deus Ex Remastered | Trailer
  • Release Date: February 5, 2026
    
  
  
• Halloween: The Game | Trailer
  • Release Date: September 8, 2026
    
  
  
• Last Epoch: Orobyss | Trailer
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | Trailer
  • Release Date: January 28, 2026
    
  
  
• Sonic Racing: Crossworlds | Trailer
  Mega Man and Proto Man DLC Pack.
  • Release Date: September 25, 2025
    
  
  
• Nioh 3 | Trailer
  • Release Date: February 6, 2026
    
  
  
• Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered | Trailer
  • Release Date: March 19, 2026
    
  
  
• Code Vein 2 | Trailer
  • Release Date: January 30, 2026
    
  
  
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles | Trailer
  • Release Date: September 30, 2025
    
  
  
• Let It Die: Inferno | Trailer
  • Release Date: December 3, 2025
    
  
  
• Chronoscript: The Endless End | Trailer
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Crimson Desert | Trailer
  • Release Date: March 19, 2026
    
  
  
• Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers | Trailer
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Gran Turismo 7 Spec 3 Update | Trailer
  • Release Date: December 2025
    
  
  
• God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller | Trailer
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Marvel's Wolverine | Trailer
  • Release Date: Fall 2026
    

[Dragon Lord]

No Bloodborne remaster/remake announcement again?!?!

[Mr EliteL]

Ended up watching bits of SoP after it aired and skimmed through to find anything noteworthy for myself. Only two really, being Code Vein 2 and Sonic Racing.

Can't get hyped on Code Vein 2 yet, I was mainly drawn to the characters in the previous games, and none of them have appeared. Not sure when this one is set, could be a prequel...which really wouldn't want. Sure the gameplay was great to me too, but what I saw hasn't gripped me yet

For Sonic Racing I thanked the heavens the last DLC pack was revealed to be Megaman and not Fortnite. Phew.

[Dragon Lord]

Can't get hyped on Code Vein 2 yet, I was mainly drawn to the characters in the previous games, and none of them have appeared. Not sure when this one is set, could be a prequel...which really wouldn't want. Sure the gameplay was great to me too, but what I saw hasn't gripped me yet

Unfortunately the Producer of the game has already confirmed that Code Vein 2 will have no connection to the first game. They're just scrapping the story/setting of the first game and pretty much just starting over with a brand new world/story in Code Vein 2. Not sure if it's because they regretted connecting Code Vein to God Eater or what, but yeah, nothing in the first game matters now.

[Mr EliteL]

Aw dang really? I suppose I'll just cherish the Code Vein I have, starting from scratch but just calling it "Code Vein 2" now seems kinda lazy. Needs a subtitle instead or as well as at least. I checked out a trailer for the Ultimate Edition and the only ties it has to the first game is being able to customise your character as Louis, Yakumo, Jack, Io, Mia or Eva and that's it. If they release a demo before the main release I'll be willing to see and may change my mind, I know pre-orders get access three days early but that's not enough I don't want to pre-order to try it out. Though the disappointment of the lack of continuation will still sour it for me.

[Moonface]

Can't get hyped on Code Vein 2 yet, I was mainly drawn to the characters in the previous games, and none of them have appeared. Not sure when this one is set, could be a prequel...which really wouldn't want. Sure the gameplay was great to me too, but what I saw hasn't gripped me yet

Unfortunately the Producer of the game has already confirmed that Code Vein 2 will have no connection to the first game. They're just scrapping the story/setting of the first game and pretty much just starting over with a brand new world/story in Code Vein 2. Not sure if it's because they regretted connecting Code Vein to God Eater or what, but yeah, nothing in the first game matters now.

Wow, that seems really odd especially if people didn't really take issue with that connection in the first place. I can't even think of a game that just opted to start over like that with its first sequel unless there was such a long gap between releases that it made sense to do it.

[Dragon Lord]

Yeah, it's a really odd decision and a lot of people don't seem to be too happy with it. Personally I hated that they tied the first game to God Eater, because it just made it feel like they didn't believe in their game enough for it to stand on their own, and they felt they had to tie it to one of their already developed series.

I am kind of glad that Code Vein 2 will reboot the story to be its own thing, but it does suck that everything from the first game is just... gone. None of the characters will appear, there likely won't be any reference to anything or anyone from the first game. They probably should have just made this into a new series with a different name than trying to make it a continuation of Code Vein that doesn't actually continue anything about Code Vein. I'm not too surprised about it with Bandai Namco though, they have just gotten lazier and lazier over the years and just pump out a lot of low effort games now days. Slapping "Code Vein 2" on a game that isn't anything like Code Vein (outside of being Souls-like) will get more sales than a game with a new name.

[Moonface]

State of Play Japan Announced for Nov. 11
A new State of Play will be airing tomorrow, Tuesday November 11, focusing on games from Japan and across Asia, alongside "a few other exciting updates". It will be presented and voiced by Yuki Kaji entirely in Japanese with English subtitles.

This special State of Play will run for approximately 40 minutes, and airs at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT.

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Interesting to see a SoP focused on games from a specific region, although I do find it odd Sony dubbed it with Japan when it's going to be covering games from other places too. Then again thinking on it as I type this, dubbing it as SoP Asia might risk rubbing people in that region the wrong way by having the whole thing in Japanese with a Japanese VA when the title would imply it isn't giving focus to one particular Asian country over another.

No idea what to really expect but I'm sure RE9 will show up. I know Nightreign is apparently going to get a DLC at some point so maybe that'll appear given that FromSoft were the ones who mentioned the DLC just this past week.

Yeah, it's a really odd decision and a lot of people don't seem to be too happy with it. Personally I hated that they tied the first game to God Eater, because it just made it feel like they didn't believe in their game enough for it to stand on their own, and they felt they had to tie it to one of their already developed series.
I am kind of glad that Code Vein 2 will reboot the story to be its own thing, but it does suck that everything from the first game is just... gone. None of the characters will appear, there likely won't be any reference to anything or anyone from the first game. They probably should have just made this into a new series with a different name than trying to make it a continuation of Code Vein that doesn't actually continue anything about Code Vein. I'm not too surprised about it with Bandai Namco though, they have just gotten lazier and lazier over the years and just pump out a lot of low effort games now days. Slapping "Code Vein 2" on a game that isn't anything like Code Vein (outside of being Souls-like) will get more sales than a game with a new name.

To respond to this as I hadn't come back to this thread until now: do you think it could have worked to incorporate the stuff in Code Vein into the God Eater franchise, such as the characters, events, and so on?

[Dragon Lord]

I don't think so, because it would have been really polarizing since the two games play complete differently. God Eater is a Monster Hunter-like series while Code Vein is a Souls-like game. While they are both action games, the styles are vastly different. I think trying to continue to criss-cross the two games would have made things really confusing for people who only played Code Vein. If they released a God Eater 4 and had it tied heavily into the story/characters of Code Vein, people who never played GE before would buy it thinking it is going to play like Code Vein and be extremely disappointed/annoyed when they get a Monster Hunter style game.

Maybe that's something they also saw coming and that's why they cut Code Vein II from the cloth of the first game and made it completely separate, which is probably a smart thing to do overall for the continuation of the series. When the reveal came in the first Code Vein that it was in the God Eater universe, it just didn't feel like a very good story twist and felt like they only did it because they didn't have enough faith in Code Vein to stand on its own, and wanted to tie it to a series they already had that was somewhat popular.

As for the SoP Japan... surely Bloodborne Remaster this time. Surely.

[queenzelda]

Oh look another State of Play to ignore. *yawn* Usually it's a good state of play whenever a new jrpg is announced, but I haven't seen one in a long arse time. <_< Still, it might be decent but for me its always boring. *shrugs*

[Moonface]

Oh look another State of Play to ignore. *yawn* Usually it's a good state of play whenever a new jrpg is announced, but I haven't seen one in a long arse time. <_< Still, it  might be decent but for me its always boring. *shrugs*

I would say that a JRPG showing up is a given since this is a Japanese/Asian focused SoP, but it's a SoP so it wouldn't shock me if one didn't show up.

[Moonface]

State of Play Japan - November 11, 2025 | Summary
Here is everything from today's special State of Play Japan showcase:

• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  New area featuring an adult Kiefer.
  • Release Date: February 5, 2026
    
  
  
• inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories | Trailer
  A third-person single-player simulation game centered around a small-town convenience store in the early 1990s. Shelve goods, engage in meaningful conversations with your customers, and see how choices you make impact their lives!
  • Release Date: April 2026
    
  
  
• Coffee Talk Tokyo | Trailer
  • Release Date: March 5, 2026
    
  
  
• BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW | Trailer
  UNFOLLOW is a psychological horror game from the BrokenLore saga. It explores the disturbing effects of social media on mental health, focusing on cyberbullying, identity loss, and emotional isolation in a connected world.
  • Release Date: January 16, 2026
    
  
  
• BrokenLore: ASCEND | Trailer
  BrokenLore: ASCEND is a first-person psychological horror experience that follows the final, desperate climb of Ren and Yui, two famous Japanese rooftop climbers obsessed with outdoing themselves and feeding their fame.
  • Release Date: Summer 2026
    
  
  
• Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake | Trailer
  In this haunting horror adventure, twin sisters who lose their way in an abandoned village haunted by restless wraiths must use the Camera Obscura—a camera that captures and seals away the unimaginable—to battle the spirits and uncover the truth hidden in the darkness.
  • Release Date: March 12, 2026
    
  
  
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes DLC | Trailer
  New stories with the Four Heroes begins! This major paid DLC adds new stories featuring the Four Heroes, new allies, weapons, and more. The immersive battlefields and exhilarating 1 vs. 1,000 action return!
  • Release Date: January 22, 2026
    
  
  
• Gran Turismo 7 - Power Pack Add-On | Trailer
  The Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack Add-On will release at the same time as the Spec III update, delivering a brand-new game mode packed with authentic motorsport challenges such as an actual 24-hour race!
  • Release Date: December 4, 2025
    
  
  
• MotionRec | Trailer
  • Release Date: Spring 2026
    
  
  
• Wandering Sword | Trailer
  Coming to PS5 as a Complete Edition with all DLC included.
  • Release Date: May 28, 2026
    
  
  
• No Sleep For Kaname Date | Trailer
  Relying on a tenuous line of communication with the missing Iris, one man rises once again, determined to track down the UFO that should not even exist. Together with his partner, the AI-Ball Aiba, he sets out on a quest. That man...is Special Agent Kaname Date.
  • Release Date: February 26, 2026
    
  
  
• Tokyo Xtreme Racer | Trailer
  • Release Date: February 26, 2026
    
  
  
• Once Upon A Katamari DLC | Trailer
  Two DLC's announced.
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC - Sonic The Hedgehog DLC | Trailer
  Gotta Chomp Fast! The Hungry Hero and the Blue Blur are getting together in the Sonic the Hedgehog Collaboration Set coming to PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC! This paid DLC content adds an entirely new island to Pac-Land featuring 3 all new Sonic-themed stages, 20 new figures to collect, a Sonic costume for Pac-Man, and an epic multi-phase battle with Dr. Eggman!
  • Release Date: Today
    
  
  
• Digimon Story: Time Stranger - Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension | Trailer
  The first Season Pass DLC, Additional Digimon & Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension, has been officially revealed. This DLC introduces new Digivolution routes for Mega Digimon and features a special episode that weaves together encounters across time and space.
  • Release Date: Winter 2025
    
  
  
• Super Robot Wars Y - DLC 1 | Trailer
  • Release Date: November 21, 2025
    
  
  
• Monster Hunter Wilds - Free Title Update 4 | Trailer
  • Release Date: December 16, 2025
    
  
  
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - New Free Characters Update | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  Four new characters will be coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds over the next couple of months.
  • Release Date: November 20, 2025
    
  
  
• Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse | Trailer
  Never Grave is a full-scale 2D action game where you wield the power of a cursed hat to slash and cast spells against your foes. Ruins, botanical gardens, and other dungeons change their shape each time you enter, thanks to procedural generation, offering a new experience with every run. Possess enemies to steal their abilities with the unique Possession System, rebuild a ruined village using gathered materials, and embark on your journey with up to four players in online co-op play. Wander, choose, overcome—and weave your own story.
  • Release Date: March 5, 2026
    
  
  
• BlazBlue Entropy Effect X | Trailer
  BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is a roguelite action game where players take control of 14 unique characters from the BLAZBLUE franchise. Each character possesses distinctive “Potentials,” which can be freely combined with a wide variety of tactical skills to create countless battle styles. By inheriting abilities between characters, players can develop deeper builds and enjoy limitless character customization tailored to their own playstyle.
  • Release Date: February 12, 2026
    
  
  
• DAMON and BABY | Trailer
  Experience a new type of action adventure, featuring a fusion between exploration within an expansive world and highly technical twin-stick shooting. At your home base, power up the demon king Damon and make purchases. During the exploration phase, defeat enemies to complete each area. The story progresses as you alternate between the two phases.
  • Release Date: Early 2026
    
  
  
• Kyouran Makaism | Trailer
  • Release Date: January 26, 2026
    
  
  
• Fate Trigger - Game Update | Trailer
  • Release Date: ???
    
  
  
• Octopath Traveler 0 | Trailer
  The OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 demo is available now! Start from Zero and play through the first 3 hours of the game.
  • Release Date: December 4, 2025
    
  
  
• Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls | Trailer
  Second closed beta test takes place December 5-7 on PS5, and includes three new stages as well as Ghost Rider and Spider-Man as playable fighters.
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Release Date: December 4, 2025
    
  
  
• PlayStation 5 - Japanese Price Drop | Trailer
  PS5 Digital Edition exclusive to Japan and only offers Japanese as a language choice, with a price of 55,000 yen.
  • Release Date: November 21, 2025
    

[Dragon Lord]

Once again, mostly things we already knew about with very little actually being new announcements. Really hate how State of Plays do this. Plus WAY too much time spent on that Marvel game (which SoP does every time there is a Marvel game, it's so annoying).

No need for Octopath Traveler 0 to be here. Could have just announced the demo via social media and called it a day. Same thing with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, it really didn't need to be here.

So much time wasted on DLC announcements.

Wandering Sword coming to PS5 is cool, but don't really feel like it should have been in a SoP for the announcement.

Never Grave was probably the most interesting looking game of the SoP. Can never have enough 2D action games and the art style reminds me a lot of the Ender games, which are amazing. The fact that it has 2-4 player online multiplayer has me already thinking about which friends of mine that I can force convince into playing the game with me

As a Disgaea fan, Kyouran Makaism really interests me, though I don't know how well Disgaea is going to translate into a spin-off action RPG, but hey, I love Disgaea enough to give it a chance.

But yeah, overall another crap SoP. 2/10 -- one point for Never Grave and a second point for Kyouran Makaism.