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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • March 25, 2019
    • YouTube

    Featuring the reveal of Marvel's Iron Man VR, No Man's Sky Beyond for PS VR, a new Concrete Genie story trailer and more.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • May 9, 2019
    • YouTube

    Featuring the reveal of Predator: Hunting Grounds, MediEvil's release date, a new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer and more.

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • September 24, 2019
    • YouTube

    Featuring The Last of Us Part II release date reveal, a closer look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a first glimpse of the Limited Edition Death Stranding PS4 Pro and more.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • December 10, 2019
    • YouTube

    2019's final episode of State of Play.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Ghost of Tsushima

    • May 14, 2020
    • YouTube

    Tune in for an extended look at Ghost of Tsushima, coming to PS4 17th July. Featuring around 18 minutes of new gameplay footage, including exploration, combat and more.

  • S02E02 The Last of Us Part II

    • May 27, 2020
    • YouTube

    Over the course of this nearly 25 minute episode, Neil Druckmann, Director of The Last of Us Part II, will provide an extensive look at the gameplay, threats, and world of the game ahead of its release on 19th June on PS4. To cap it all off, he’ll introduce a never-before-seen extended gameplay sequence to close out the show.

  • S02E03 PS5 – The Future of Gaming Show

    • June 11, 2020
    • YouTube

    Please join us on June 11 at 1pm PDT / 9pm BST / 10pm CEST to see what’s in store for the next generation of games.

  • S02E04 State of Play | August 6th 2020

    • August 6, 2020
    • YouTube

    The episode is weighing in at 40+ minutes(!). We’ve got a great lineup in store featuring plenty of new gameplay footage and other game updates. There will be no PlayStation Studios updates in this episode, or any updates around hardware, business, preorders, or dates.

  • S02E05 PlayStation 5 Showcase

    • September 16, 2020
    • YouTube

    This Thursday, State of Play will serve up new updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to PS4 and PS5. The show is clocking it at 30 minutes or so, give or take. Get ready for new game announcements and updates on some of the third-party and indie titles you last saw in June’s PS5 showcase. And a quick note: there won’t be PlayStation hardware or business-focused updates in this show. We’re focusing on great games set to come out in the months ahead.

  • S02E06 Demon's Souls – State of Play

    • November 7, 2020
    • YouTube

    SIE Worldwide Studios Creative Director Gavin Moore shares development and gameplay insight into Demon's Souls, a PlayStation classic lovingly rebuilt for PS5. Journey into Boletaria on November 12.

Season 3

  • S03E01 State of Play | February 25, 2021

    • February 25, 2021

    This Thursday, State of Play will serve up new updates and deep dives for 10 games coming to PS4 and PS5. The show is clocking it at 30 minutes or so, give or take. Get ready for new game announcements and updates on some of the third-party and indie titles you last saw in June’s PS5 showcase. And a quick note: there won’t be PlayStation hardware or business-focused updates in this show. We’re focusing on great games set to come out in the months ahead.

  • S03E02 State of Play | April 29, 2021

    • April 29, 2021

    This Thursday, feast your eyes on more than 15 minutes of new Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart footage, plus a quick look at a pair of upcoming indie titles. There won’t be any hardware or business-focused updates in this show – just loads of explodey goodness from Insomniac Games.

  • S03E03 Horizon Forbidden West – State of Play

    • May 27, 2021

    Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West, a deadly frontier that conceals mysterious new threats.

  • S03E04 State of Play | July 8, 2021

    • July 8, 2021

    Tune in to State of Play on Thursday, July 8 for nine minutes of extended Deathloop gameplay, plus approximately 20 minutes of updates on indies and exciting third-party games. This showcase will not include updates on new PS VR hardware, nor Horizon Forbidden West or the next God of War. Stay tuned throughout the summer though, as we’ll have more updates soon.

  • S03E05 PlayStation Showcase 2021

    • September 9, 2021

    Tune in Thursday, September 9 at 1:00pm Pacific Time / 9:00pm BST / 10:00pm CEST for a look into the future of PS5. The Showcase will weigh in at around 40 minutes and include updates from PlayStation Studios and some of the industry’s most imaginative developers, for games releasing this holiday and beyond. And stick around after the presentation to get more updates from some of the studio teams featured in the Showcase.

  • S03E06 STATE OF PLAY | 10.27.21

    • October 27, 2021

    State of Play returns on Wednesday, October 27 with roughly 20 minutes of announcements from upcoming third-party releases. Tune in for updates on existing games, as well as a few reveals from our partners around the world. See you then!

Season 4

  • S04E01 Gran Turismo 7 – State of Play

    • February 2, 2022

    First aired as a State of Play broadcast, settle in for this 4K version and get with more than 30 minutes of Gran Turismo 7 footage, captured on PS5.

  • S04E02 State of Play | March 9, 2022

    • March 9, 2022

    A new State of Play is upon us! Join us for new reveals and eye-catching updates for PS5 and PS4 titles. Note: We won’t have any updates on PlayStation VR2 titles or hardware in this broadcast. The show is clocking in around 20 minutes, give or take, with a special focus on highlighting great games coming from some of our beloved Japanese publishers, though we’ll have a few updates from other developers located around the world.

  • S04E03 Hogwarts Legacy – State of Play

    • March 17, 2022

    Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games are happy to partner with PlayStation to bring you a special edition of State of Play entirely dedicated to Hogwarts Legacy. The show will run for about 20 minutes, featuring over 14 minutes of Hogwarts Legacy game-play captured on PS5, and concluding with some insight from a few members of the team at Avalanche Software who are bringing the Wizarding World to life.

  • S04E04 State of Play | June 2, 2022

    • June 2, 2022

    Tune in for nearly 30 minutes of announcements and updates from the world of PlayStation. We’ll have some exciting reveals from our third party partners, plus a sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2.

  • S04E05 State of Play | September 13, 2022

    • September 13, 2022

    With Tokyo Game Show around the corner, it's time to recognize the amazing contributions of Japanese game developers and studios around the world. Our next State of Play hits Tuesday, September 13 with about 20 minutes of updates and reveals for 10 games coming to PS5, PS4, and PS VR2.

Season 5

  • S05E01 State of Play | February 23, 2023

    • February 23, 2023

    State of Play returns with its first show of 2023! Get ready for new looks at some anticipated upcoming releases, as well as a first glimpse at five PlayStation VR2 games set to arrive later this year. Then, settle in for more than 15 minutes of all-new gameplay details and updates on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the next game from Rocksteady Studios.

  • S05E02 Final Fantasy XVI - State of Play

    • April 13, 2023

    State of Play returns with an extended look at Final Fantasy XVI, the highly anticipated action-RPG arriving on PS5 June 22. Check out the all-new gameplay, showcasing the exciting combat, thrilling Eikon battles, and much more! Final Fantasy XVI is the next mainline installment of the Final Fantasy series. The game follows Clive Rosfield, the protagonist, as he harnesses the powers of various Eikons to overcome his tragic destiny.

  • S05E03 PlayStation Showcase 2023

    • April 23, 2023

    The show will run a bit over an hour, focusing on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios from around the world. Expect a glimpse at several new creations from PlayStation Studios, as well as spellbinding games from our third-party partners and indie creators.

  • S05E04 State of Play | September 14, 2023

    • September 14, 2023

    This State of Play broadcast will focus on updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles. From indie and PS VR2 highlights, to major upcoming titles from our third-party partners, our latest show has something for everyone. It all begins Thursday, September 14 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT

Season 6

  • S06E01 State of Play | January 31, 2024

    • January 31, 2024

    The first State of Play of 2024 will be over 40 minutes long, and feature guest appearances from some of the most talented minds in gaming. Among many other updates, we'll feature extended looks at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin, two great games coming to PS5 this year. And we'll give you a new look at other titles coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in 2024 and beyond.

  • S06E02 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – State of Play

    • February 6, 2024

    This State of Play reveals the latest trailer highlighting the charms of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launching soon on 29 February, and a special gameplay video showing how the game has been designed with new footage. The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping from the mako powered city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends have broken the shackles of fate and set out on a journey into untracked wastelands. New adventures await in a vast and multifaceted world, sprinting across grassy plains on a Chocobo and exploring expansive environments.

  • S06E03 State of Play | May 30, 2024

    • May 30, 2024

    State of Play is back! Tune in live for updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles, plus a look at PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year. The 30+ minute show features 14 titles, and begins May 30 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET | May 31 12am CEST / 7am JST on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. See you then!

  • S06E04 State of Play | September 24, 2024

    • September 24, 2024

    Tune in live for news and updates on more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world.

Season 7

  • S07E01 State of Play | February 12, 2025

    • February 12, 2025

    State of Play is back tomorrow, February 12! Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PS5. The show celebrates a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world. The 40+ minute show begins February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET | 11pm CET / February 13 at 7am JST on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. See you tomorrow!

  • S07E02 Borderlands 4 – State of Play

    • April 30, 2025

    In today's special State of Play presentation, Creative Director Graeme Timmins and Senior Project Producer Anthony Nicholson showed off the deepest ever look at Borderlands 4's explosive, carnage-filled gameplay, including: 4 New Vault Hunters WILDEST Weapons Ever New Traversal Mechanics Seamless New Planet to Explore