PlayStation State of Play Happening On 4 June

A new State of Play demonstration will air on June 4 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, according to Sony. The event is scheduled to run for 40 minutes and can be viewed live on Twitch and YouTube. As a result, the gaming community is ecstatic. There has been a lot of buzz about this State of Play event, and it may be the most consequential in recent memory.

When compared to PlayStation Showcases, State of Play events tend to highlight upcoming games rather than those with a long development cycle. At the conclusion of previous presentations, there have been announcements about "Pre-order Now" and game trailers. The 40-minute timeframe has fans wondering if Sony has anything other than indie updates or remasters in store for this.

The announcement of Resident Evil 9, codenamed "Apocalypse," is likely to be widely anticipated. For die-hard fans, this must be the moment when Capcom unveils the series' next installment. Why? All of the major Resident Evil games in the past decade, including RE7, the remake of RE2, and Village, have been showcased at PlayStation events.

Expectations that the ninth installment will be showcased during this State of Play have been heightened by this trend, in addition to increased leaks and fan conjecture. It could be the most crucial aspect of the event if that is true, particularly if Capcom announces a release date or shares gameplay footage. 

While third-party hits continue to fare well on PS5, many fans have complained that first-party exclusives aren't as consistent as they were on PS4. Great games that set a high bar include God of War (2018), Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. The audience is primed and waiting for PlayStation Studios to unleash their next big hit. 

Speculation abounds that God of War (2018) director Cory Barlog is secretly developing a new film. Sony is heavily investing in its first-party talent, so the State of Play might be utilized to reassure fans that big titles are on the horizon. However, it is unclear whether that game will be showcased tomorrow.

The upcoming Marvel: Wolverine video game, developed by Insomniac Games, is another major attraction. Since the release of the teaser trailer, anticipation has been over the roof. Sony, however, has remained mum on the matter ever since the massive Insomniac hack of 2023 leaked the game's early story and gameplay.

Now, the fans are waiting for an official update, such as a new look or perhaps a release date. The exceptional quality of prior PS5 games and Insomniac's Spider-Man success bode well for Wolverine's chances of being a huge first-party smash.

It's noteworthy that Sony's announcement follows a significant price drop for the PlayStation 5 in the U.S. For just $360, you can get a new package that includes Call of Duty. A lot of people think this is a good way to slow down the hype surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2.

Sony appears resolute in its pursuit of market dominance in the face of rumors that Nintendo's next-gen system could cost $399 or even more. Some have speculated that Sony is attempting to "kneecap" the enthusiasm surrounding the Switch 2 in order to draw greater attention to the PlayStation ecosystem, particularly among gamers weighing their options for the next $400—and maybe influence their purchasing decisions.

People in the PlayStation community are getting increasingly anxious that Sony will announce a permanent price decrease for the PS5 during the broadcast, even though no official announcement has been made yet. Bringing the PS5's starting price down to $350 would undoubtedly generate a commotion. Even though it's just a dream at the moment, it would be a big deal in the ongoing console competition. 

PlayStation fans should definitely mark June 4 on their calendars for the State of Play. Whether it's highly anticipated updates like Wolverine or major announcements like Resident Evil 9, or surprises from PlayStation Studios, expectations are high. Be sure to tune in to the webcast at 2 PM PT to see Sony's plans for the rest of 2025 and beyond.