A reputable insider has alleged that Sony is planning to broadcast a PlayStation State of Play livestream in September 2025. If true, this would mark the fifth State of Play for the year, continuing Sony’s steady cadence of livestreams that highlight both upcoming and newly released titles.
So far in 2025, Sony has already hosted two general SoP events, along with dedicated broadcasts for Borderlands 4 in April and Ghost of Yōtei in July. With just four months left before the year ends, many PlayStation fans expect another livestream to showcase the PS5 games lineup for 2026—and possibly beyond.
Insider Report from Jeff Grubb
In a recent episode of Game Mess Mornings (YouTube link), industry insider Jeff Grubb said he feels “comfortable” stating that Sony plans to hold a State of Play or PlayStation Showcase near the end of September. Grubb has correctly predicted several PlayStation livestreams in the past, lending credibility to this claim.
Adding to the speculation, Sony has a history of holding September State of Play events to highlight upcoming first-party and third-party releases, making this timing feel consistent with previous years.
Possible Date and Format
Going by Grubb’s timeline and Sony’s usual announcement pattern, the next PlayStation event could be announced on September 23 or 24, with the broadcast itself likely airing on September 25, 2025.
Interestingly, Grubb also noted the possibility of the show being a PlayStation Showcase rather than a standard State of Play. A Showcase is typically a larger, more ambitious livestream featuring multiple major announcements from Sony’s first-party studios. The last Showcase was held in May 2023, with the one before that back in September 2021—suggesting the timing may be right for another.
What Fans Can Expect
If the rumor proves true, the September event could feature updates on upcoming titles like Ghost of Yōtei (launching October 2025), new reveals for 2026 PS5 exclusives, and potentially fresh information on long-awaited projects such as Marvel’s Wolverine.
Whether it turns out to be a State of Play or a full Showcase, September could be a major month for PlayStation fans eager to see what’s next for the platform.