Sony will host a State of Play livestream on June 2, 2026, to showcase upcoming PlayStation 5 games [1].
The event serves as a primary catalyst for the Summer Game Fest season. By revealing new gameplay and titles, Sony aims to maintain momentum for its console ecosystem during the industry's busiest announcement window [3].
The broadcast begins at 2 p.m. PT [4], which is 5 p.m. ET [5]. Viewers can watch the event on Sony’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, with a Japanese-subtitle version available on YouTube [6].
According to the official announcement, the showcase will last more than 60 minutes [7]. A significant portion of the event will focus on Marvel’s Wolverine, which the IGN editorial team said is going to be one of the main attractions [8]. The title is scheduled for release on Sept. 15, 2026 [9].
"Sony is kicking off the not‑E3/Summer Game Fest season with a State of Play event on June 2 at 5 PM ET," a Sony spokesperson said [10].
This event follows a trend of decentralized gaming reveals. Eurogamer staff said the showcase is starting the season off with a bang by giving a look at what is next for the PlayStation 5 [11]. The presentation is expected to include various updates, and gameplay reveals for several first- and third-party titles [12].
Fans are expected to tune in globally, with the stream also scheduled for 10 p.m. BST and 2:30 a.m. IST [13].
“Marvel’s Wolverine is going to be one of the main attractions.”
This event signals Sony's strategy to dominate the early summer gaming conversation by anchoring the 'not-E3' season. By timing the preview of a high-profile IP like Marvel’s Wolverine ahead of its September release, Sony is leveraging a curated digital showcase to control the narrative and drive pre-order interest without the unpredictability of a traditional trade show.
