Sony will hold two back-to-back State of Play livestreams on September 3, 2026, starting at 6 a.m. PT (10 p.m. JST). The first is a global event covering PlayStation Studios and third-party announcements, followed immediately by a Japanese edition hosted by Yuki Kaji focused on Japanese and Asian games [1, 2, 3].

The official schedule places the events in Japanese primetime at 10 p.m. JST, a shift from previous broadcasts oriented toward Western time zones. Japanese players have praised the timing, saying "晚上10点这个时间刚刚好" (10 p.m. is just right), while also responding critically to ongoing debates about physical disc production with comments like "整天揪着实体版问题不放的人真烦，建议全部封号" (People who keep fussing over physical versions are really annoying; suggest banning them) [3].

Sony China will officially livestream the event, marking only the second State of Play broadcast for the region, signaling potential content aimed at Chinese players [2].

The livestreams will end with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, continuing the buildup to the game. However, some sources dispute whether this will be the absolute final showcase. Insider speculation and leaks suggest that Starfield: Outrider (Chinese: 星际：异端先知) could appear as the last game shown or that additional Final Fantasy VII content may follow, with one insider stating, "我不会把这个称为‘压轴内容’" (I wouldn’t call this the 'final act') [1, 4, 5].

Other rumored potential announcements include pre-order trailers for God of War Laufey’s, a GTA 6 PS5 Pro announcement, and updates on Bloodborne remake and Devil May Cry 6, but these remain unconfirmed [6].

Sony recently announced it will stop producing physical disc games by 2028. Though not officially confirmed, this policy change may be addressed or implicitly reflected during the September 3 livestreams [5].

The event follows Sony’s August 31 blog teasing "updates and announcements" and the extended Final Fantasy VII Revelation look [1]. Insider leaks surfaced September 2 confirming the date and some content, fueling community discussion about the event’s final games between September 1 and 2 [7, 4, 5].

The livestreams begin September 3 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. CEST / 10 p.m. JST, with the Japanese edition immediately following the global stream [1, 2, 3].