So, when's the next State of Play broadcast? The short answer: only Sony really knows. The slightly longer answer: later today, tomorrow, next week, the week after, maybe next month, maybe April, perhaps May, possibly some time in the summer.
That's right folks, the State of Play rumours are back in business (do they ever really go away?) but this time, they're fuelled by the words of the ever-informative Jeff Grubb, speaking on his latest Game Mess podcast.
Grubb reckons that Sony could be plotting not one, but two State of Play events before E3 2023 takes place in June. The first is rumoured to be a smaller showcase and could apparently happen within the next month or so — if not sooner. The second is said to be a larger summer broadcast, which immediately conjures expectations of a 'proper' E3-style PlayStation presser.
But let's be real here: it would be weird if Sony didn't put on a show at some point over the next few months. The Japanese giant has several significant releases coming up — Final Fantasy XVI and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 spring to mind — and with the company set to push PS5 extremely hard this year, marketing momentum will be key.
And that's without even mentioning the new PS5 model, which has long been rumoured for a September 2023 launch.
So, just to summarise: Sony will be doing a State of Play soon — relatively soon. You don't really need rumours to know that much!
When do you think we'll be getting the next State of Play, then? Start taking bets in the comments section below.
[source youtube.com, via gamesradar.com]
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Saw showcase and was excited. Saw rumour and was less so.
2024 it is then 😂
@itsfoz Nah, they're very likely to have something around E3... that's still a long time though
There supposed to release 2 live service titles by March so if one is MLB than the other one has to be announced soon. Helldivers 2 is likely it
I'm thinking we'll get something next week for PSVR2, I believe the embargo for the units out there is the 15th. So what better day to have a showcase for it and then all of the impressions drop
Grubb is a reliable insider but lol.. This showcase rumour been's going around since September last year. I will believe it when I see it.
I see "State of Play" in the thumbnail and think "Oh cool" and then I read "Rumor"...
Spider man 2 for sure at one or possibly both.
Don’t use the word “showcase” when the rumor is about a State of Play, those are not the same thing at all.
States of Play are almost never exciting…
@KaijuKaiser agree the last 2 State of plays have been great
@KaijuKaiser Agreed, the last two were great, but the ones before that (in 2021 and first half 2022) were really bad imo.
@jimbouk Not to dunk on him but he's been wrong before. Last Nintendo Direct in September he said HD ports of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess were going to be announced, and here we are.
And when Sony have this event guys, you're going to witness what true greatness is. Pay attention Xbox fans, this is why we're number 1 and the king.
This makes a lot of sense. Maybe we'll get one for PSVR2 and then for upcoming releases, or just 2 different ones for upcoming releases with VR stuff in both
@Melee_Ace I am aware of that, and he also got the "Sony X Square acquisition" thing wrong, but he's got more rights than wrongs thus far.
Hopefully 2, w/ one very clearly labeled PSVR2 so a lot of us can skip it.
They really should do a state of play for PSVR2. Second best case, don’t do one. Worst case. Do one and don’t mention PSVR2, which gives the impression Sony aren’t taking it seriously despite the truth.
@jimbouk
Apparently there was meant to be a VR state of play a long time ago and it kept getting delayed and delayed. Reliable sources (meaning ones cut of by Sony for leaking things that were true lol).
Glad the ever informative Jeff Grubb told me Sony will talk about their games in the summer, don't think I could have ever figured that one out on my own.
@KaijuKaiser The problem for me is exactly what you stated, RE(4) SF(6) TEKKEN(8) all endless sequels, a bit like the film industry.
Hopefully it's not a 40 minute borefest with only 4 games shown.
Hey we all thought surely a Playstation showcase event was going to happen last year and look what happened. Nothing is ever certain!
PlayStation event: sometime soon, but maybe sooner, or maybe even later. Great rumour 😁😁😁
I hope they announce new first-party games, the line-up is so dry rn
@Ravix And there was me thinking this was a news site. I'm guessing someone got bored and hadn't fulfilled their weekly news story quota!
I dont trust ***** from Sony anymore. They are back in full blown snob mode off the success of the PS4 and put little to no effort into keeping its fan base excited. I used to get frustrated by the lack of announcements when leadership changed, but after two years of this I really don't get excited for any event they announce anymore. They went an entire year last year without announcing one new first party game. This year will probably not be much different. These rumored SOPs are probably already announced stuff or more third party crap that will be on every console eventually.
I'll believe a Playstation showcase (not SoP) is happening when it starts. Not even if Sony says it's doing one will I believe it.
@IOI Tbf State of Play was really good in 2022, hopefully Sony has found their footing with them after those ones. They had plenty of interesting games to show and also had Japanese games, something that PS fans complained about the other SOPs lacking. But regarding them being good or bad I think we need any kind of PS show soon, it's been far too long
Two?
Sony about to bring a double barrel shotgun
It's believable given Square Enix had very little presence in the Direct so a State of Play for February/March seems pretty much guaranteed. Meanwhile Sony partners with Geoff Keighley for Summer Game Fest (the June 2022 State of Play was officially part of SGF) so something that week seems likely.
@Ken_Kaniff Agreed, and I'm still waiting for something new and exciting from them that doesn't require an accessory costing MORE than the base device.
WipeOut…that is all
Let the unrealistic expectations...begin!
I just want the next PlayStation event to be a blank screen and silence for a short time...
Until Jin Sakai shouts "HORSE!!!" then the text on screen says thank you for watching... PlayStation™
Probably will be one for the D chassis PS5 - hopefully it's been to Weight Watchers...
@Ravix Hahahaha
Grubb giving himself a 4 month window there lol. My 3 year old could predict that. Im all for a good rumour, but these insiders have been saying the same thing for months now
But Grubb does know his stuff and with Sony these days it's more likely not to happen than is.
So I believe it.
But I am I the only one to think that we could get a ps5 pro aswel.
The standard ps5 with detachable disc drive attachment as the base and a pro version.
I'm really looking to buy a pro version.
Wishful think but we did get the ps4 pro around the same time period.
@KaijuKaiser
Rise of the robin hood? Sign me up
@jimbouk don't forget elden ring
@Ken_Kaniff
If this one is a really good one, you'll get excited for the next one.
I will not watch Sony Direct.
They just only show rated 18+ games all the time.
I only care with kids games.
And that is when they'll announce Ace Combat for PSVR2 and take my breath a-waaay...
@Bez87 doubtful theres a pro version.
crossgen games still.
original model going to shift this year.
ps4 pro was because ps4 tech sucked and 4k TV taking off.
PLEASE ANNOUNCE ASTROBOT FOR VR2!!!
@KaijuKaiser Dude its more that this company bought numerous developers and its output is actually slowing down from its first party studios. It's sad compared to the PS4 days. They literally went an entire year without announcing anything. We have one game coming from all their first party studios this year Spiderman 2 and that's it. Insomniac is literally carrying Sony this gen.
The only State of Play I'm even vaguely expecting is an SoP for FFXVI close t the games launch.
I want a proper showcase but I'll believe we have one when I'm actually watching it.
Jeff “Take Everything He Says With A Pinch” Grubb stating the obvious…shock.
@Ken_Kaniff I don’t know if I’ve ever disagreed with you lol. I can always count on Ken to say what I’m thinking.
I despise PlayStation’s silence. I despise they hung on to cross-gen so long to the detriment of the PS5. I despise they shut down Evolution and the Japanese studios. I despise it feels like they’re focusing more on taking care of PCs and doing remasters than actually catering to PS5 owners.
So far, the PS5 generation is the worst they’ve ever done. Some people will harp what about HFW, GT7 and GoWR last year? Weren’t they great? Yeah, they were great PS4 games.
With how they love to drag out a generation now, I sure as hell won’t buy the next system so quickly.
I could see them releasing a State of Play later in February or sometime March-April, then drop a full showcase around E3/Summer time.
(yes I know Sony won't actually be at E3, not what I meant)
@OmegaStriver Well I'm glad someone shares my same opinions. You said it perfectly about the games released so far. They were fantastic PS4 games. I didn't buy one till just recently. Because you could tell we wouldn't start getting PS5 only titles till year three. Like you said Sony has gotten greedy and was okay with sacrificing potential for more sales on those games.
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