Rumors of an broadcast focused on third-party titles were largely debunked when the date passed without an announcement.
Deep dives were provided for Marathon (Bungie) and the upcoming bullet-hell shooter Saros (Housemarque), which is slated for an April 30, 2026 release. Upcoming Rumors & Speculation (April – June 2026) subtitle State of Play
A retro pixel-art side-scroller shadow-dropped during the event. Rumors of an broadcast focused on third-party titles
Launching August 27, 2026 , including MGS4: Guns of the Patriots , Peace Walker , and MGS5 . including MGS4: Guns of the Patriots
The February State of Play was one of Sony's longest to date, focusing heavily on third-party heavyweights like and Capcom . Major Reveals:
A new 2D exploration action title from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin, set for a 2026 release.