Rumor Mill Hints at PlayStation Showcase or State of Play for September 2025
Industry insider Jeff Grubb has gotten wind of reports that Sony is preparing one of its biggboy announcements on the future of PlayStation, probably by the end of September 2025 in a State of Play or "maybe a Showcase." Coupled with Sony's long-held tradition of holding a major September presentation (now in its sixth year), it comes at a crucial time for the company, possibly before they take a hiatus.
Why a September Showcase Matters to Sony
With Ghost of Yotei set to release soon enough, there barely exists a first-party release schedule from Sony for the remainder of 2025. The event in September would represent the ideal, and probably last, opportunity for Sony to hype the holiday season and prepare consumers for what is to come. With the last State of Play having focused heavily on third-party and future titles, fans now wish for an immediate view of Sony's first-party pipeline.
What to Expect From Blockbuster to Lingering Questions
Grubb's statement on Giant Bomb's Game Mess Mornings has prompted speculation over what could be revealed. "He didn't have any specifics," but according to fans, there are many favorite projects:
- Insomniac's Wolverine: A big update or gameplay reveal on the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive would be a huge feather in the cap.
- A New God of War: Any little tidbit about the next entry after Ragnarök is going to attract massive interest.
- Saros from Housemarque: Many top wish lists include a detailed look at the next project from the acclaimed makers of Returnal.
But the discussion that generated all the buzz was about a multiplayer game from Haven Studios called Fairgames. After a false report of cancellation, Grubb said about the upcoming showcase but remained quite agnostic as to whether Fairgames would be featured, thus leaving the question of its status open.
State of Play vs. Showcase Curating Expectations
He was careful to distinguish between a "State of Play" and a "Showcase." Usually, PlayStation Showcases are major, E3-style events lush with world premieres of significant first-party titles. A State of Play, in contrast, can be a smaller-scale broadcast more focused on a single game or even a round-up of third-party updates. Thus, this uncertainty puts all fans on hold until the official announcement is made.
The Bottom Line A Necessary Grain of Salt
Now while the proof of Jeff Grubb is quite strong, let us face it - an official statement has not been made by Sony regarding any such event. Until they do so, this remains an absolute rumor. Given the history of the company, coupled with the current absence of any announcements in the timeline, however, it can be said that the chances of the event being held in September are quite high. An official announcement would be anticipated very soon by fans of PlayStation.
