Oh no! Oh no, oh no! We love penning predictions articles prior to press conferences or livestreams, but we’re going to need a stronger crystal ball for this week’s State of Play. The showcase – scheduled to take place on 6th August – has been billed as a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR-themed event, just months prior to the PlayStation 5’s release. There will be next-gen news, but it will focus on previously announced titles that were included in the Japanese giant’s recent showcase. Moreover, the episode will be over 40 minutes long, with no “hardware, business, pre-orders, or dates either”. Okay, then, let’s give it a go; if you want to know when and where to watch the broadcast, you can find more information on that through here.
It’s About Time
Whey! One game we do know will be part of the livestream is Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. Sony already confirmed we’ll get an update on the platformer at some point during the broadcast, so we can at least be sure this is a lock. We wouldn’t be surprised if the manufacturer has some exclusive content lined up given the franchise’s long-running relationship with PlayStation, and after the recent Marvel’s Avengers news that’s sure to go down like an Avenger on A-Day. Activision may also take the opportunity to showcase Tony Hawk’s Pro Skate 1 + 2 during the same livestream, but while we’d expected the next Call of Duty to put in an appearance, the word on social media is that’s not the case. Goodness knows when that will be revealed!
Village People
Resident Evil Village was one of the big announcements for PS5 during the platform holder’s recent reveal event, and has got to be one of the next-gen titles that will take the spotlight during Sony’s showcase this week. The game is due out in 2021 and publisher Capcom has promised additional updates in August, so it seems like the perfect title to keep hype flowing as we wait patiently for more details on the upcoming device. Hitman 3 is another title we expect to feature, as well as Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which is also set to release on PS4 of course.
Virtual Insanity
To be honest, we do feel like PlayStation VR’s been taking a bit of a breather after a breath-taking first couple of years on the market. Sony’s continued to support the headset with a regular supply of software, though, with Marvel’s Iron Man VR being the most recent example. We’d expect some lower-profile titles to emerge as part of this showcase, but it’s almost impossible to pinpoint exactly what. We’re expecting more indie titles to feature as part of Shuhei Yoshida’s initiative as well, but once again your guesses are as good as ours.
Price Drop
Okay, so perhaps we’re being a little bit too ambitious here, as Sony’s said no hardware or business updates. But stick with us: the PS4 is due a price drop. Now, with coronavirus causing havoc, the platform holder may be less prepared to make adjustments to the cost of its current-gen console, but we’re just spit-balling here. The device still retails for $299.99 officially, and the Japanese giant’s said that it’s committed to continuing to support it. So a price drop has to happen at some point in the not-too distant future, but could it be announced this week? Honestly, it’s probably not likely – but stranger things have happened.
And that just about rounds out our pathetic predictions for what must be the most unpredictable State of Play in history. Who thought we’d be preparing for a PS4-themed showcase just three months before the PS5 launches – especially when we still know diddly-squat about the next-gen device? Still, that’s the situation we find ourselves in.
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Please have the actual Village People. That would make my year.
I'm hoping for RE Village and Kena. Those have shot up on my priorities list. I fully expect them to show Call of Duty, Avengers, and maybe a sports game.
All they have to do is show new gameplay of Village or Kena and I'll be satisfied.
I’m guessing they will give a release date for Star Wars Vader Immortal. When it was announced for PSVR they said it wouldn’t come out in the summer and we haven’t herd from it since. I wouldn’t be surprised if they say it’s out after the show. That’s my hope.
I hope they reveal that the cult in Resident Evil Village is actually called the Village People and all they do is sing YMCA as an act of worship
Expecting a healthy dose of indies and a lot of 3rd party cross gen games. Don't expect it to be mind blowing but I'm sure it'll be good overall!
@TheFrenchiestFry
@WretchedHunter That's a good shout. I'd bank on that one to be honest.
I still think COD will be there. I dont have a total faith in social media for some reason.
Knowing they said this will be about upcoming PS4 and PSVR title, I think they are using that as a smokescreen.
They'll cover a lot of upcoming stuff (think Madden, Avengers, Cyberpunk, maybe CoD, etc) as well as their recent hits (TLOU2, Ghost of Tsushima - heck, maybe they'll discuss their full exclusive lineup across the generation) and use this as their formal announcement of their cross-gen policy.
I anticipate every "PS4 and PSVR" title this focuses on, will be revealed to be fully supported on PS5, with no charge for upgrade/transition, and they'll thereby bolster their PS5 lineup with a whole bunch of titles we technically already knew about (or have in hand), but just didn't know whether they'd show up on PS5 or not.
So, yes, it'll be about PS4 games. But it will be more about how and when those titles show up on PS5.
PS4: CoD teaser, Tony Hawk exclusive retro skins and retro warehouse. At least three new indie games. Crash trailer shows returning villains and CTR getting final update. Fifa 21 Champions League trailer.
PSVR: Iron Man get new challenges update, Vader Immortal dated, Star Wars Squadrons VR trailer. Walking Dead Onslaught gameplay reveal. New song pack for Beat Saber.
PS5: Kena: Bridge of Spies launches early 2021, Bugsnax late 2020. SolarAsh gameplay.
Would love to see more from Kena. It's my most wanted PS5 game.
@AdamNovice It's been confirmed by the developers that Kena is coming out this year.
I'm fine with whatever. It ain't no thang.
Hoping for Bugsnax and Kena. Deathloop too, maybe? Game looks sick.
@AdamNovice Part of me was a little disappointed that the Tony Hawk characters looked like old people. I mean, they still shred and they’re mo-capped but it still would have been cool to see them at their prime in HD. I’d take retro skins though, loved them in Resi 2.
I want to know more about ps5 indie games like stray, little devil inside, bugsnax, and solar ash. And keena too.
@JJ2 they are not revealing cod in a state of play lol
ember lab already said that Kena wont be there
Forget the state of play, I want that controller!
In my case I just want more news on two indie games, since SONY is putting such a big focus on them now.
The first one is more news on Project LDI/Little Devil Inside, while its true that the PS5 exclusivity deal was announced in June...I would love to hear of a possible release date or release window at least.
The second game is Hollow Knight: Silk Song, havent heard of that game ever since the Nintendo Direct last year.
I mean I don't know what they are going to say, but if that controller is available anywhere, I may consider replacing my drifty second controller.
personally I'm hoping that we get a Persona 5 Scramble release date for the UK, that Persona 4 PC port coming to PS4 would be great as well wanna see if its as amazing as everyone thinks.
Surely its time for a persona 5 scramble date. And hopefully ports of 3 and 4.
KOF 15(That is all i want to say push square,just allow me to post).
@Bentleyma- Same! Would love a firm release date for it.
I have zero expectations so there won't be any disappointment
@Rob_230 You don't know how happy Persona 3 and Persona 4 on PS4 would make me. I've been dying to play them for the longest time.
Would love to see a Persona 5 Scramble date or even a rough time frame. Kena Bridge of Spirits also looks interesting.
@AdamNovice If that is the line up even I would be disappointed!
Parasites eve 4.word up son
@Darylb88 I don't know it seems fairly solid, there won't be much in brand new game announcements since it isn't PS5 focused.
Not sure they'll do it at a State of Play, but the PS4 and PS4 Pro should be getting some hefty price drops soon in preparation for the PS5 launch, so it is a possibility, no matter how slim. Beyond that I'm not really sure, or interested enough to tube in actually. I'll just read up on what was shown / announced after the fact.
I'm putting my money on VR, and how they will integrate it into the new console generation. Depending on their answer, I'll either sell my PSVR and wait for what comes next, or hold on to it.
@AdamNovice If there is nothing from Atlus then I will be disappointed haha. To be fair there is a good chance it still might be too early for them to make an official announcement but it will be one of the bigger PS4 games heading into 2021
@RBMango Sadly, Kena’s Twitter confirmed that they will not be in tomorrow’s state of play. Hope we get to see the game soon.
I hope they announce VR support for Village... I wish to finally hear about Impulse Gear (Farpoint) next game, it’s been more than 3 years now. Vader Immortal release date is a given... I guess it will just be available now.
@Doragabi Damn. Oh well. I hope they announce more on Kena soon.
Should be a fun show of game announcements even if they are mostly current gen. See you guys there!
Bring on some timed exclusive content for ac:valhalla or tease us with a new splinter cell
Maybe some news about sniper elite vr would be nice 🙂👍
... and after the show, they confirm that all these (and, by the way, all other PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4) games will be fully playable on PS5. Will they?
@TooBarFoo You can get that controller from Smyths in the UK at least, thats where I got mine (Berry Blue its called)
Dare we dream ... Spelunky 2 , with release date ?
(actually, Sony might worry, if they release it on PS4, it impacts sales of PS5... )
@nessisonett I'm sure YMCA could be reworked to include S.T.A.R.S somehow.
I wanna see some JRPG love!
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