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.