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Sony’s Record State of Play Previews PS5’s First Wireless Fight Stick and 2026 Game Slate

Sony aims to build on its record State of Play by hosting a dedicated Ghost of Yōtei showcase in July.

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State of Play was broadcast on June 4

Overview

  • Sony’s June 4 State of Play attracted 2.2 million viewers, marking its most popular livestream to date.
  • The event introduced Project Defiant, a wireless fight stick built for PS5 and PC arriving in 2026.
  • Arc System Works and Marvel Games announced Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls alongside new installments like Nioh 3, Romeo Is a Dead Man and IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, all targeting early 2026 releases.
  • Existing franchises saw renewed support with Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and new PlayStation Plus additions Deus Ex (PS2) on June 17 and Twisted Metal 3 and 4 on July 15.
  • Sony set release dates for late-2025 titles including Astro Bot expansions, Baby Steps, Silent Hill f and Sword of the Sea, and slated a July deep dive into Ghost of Yōtei.