A slate of games with Eastern flair
Just when many of us thought gaming news livestreams were done for the year, PlayStation surprised its fans with the announcement of State of Play Japan.
The 40-minute presentation will be "packed with great games, interviews, and new looks at anticipated titles" from "beloved series to distinctive indie creations," according to Sony's official announcement. No specific titles were confirmed to be a part of the broadcast as of this writing.
Despite the lack of official confirmations, there are a few notable candidates that may show up during the livestream. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls from Arc System Works has not seen an update since Evo 2025 in August, while Capcom's three-piece combo of Pragmata, Resident Evil: Requiem, and Monster Hunters Stories 3 are all set to launch in 2026. Square Enix is also a possibility, as the company has multiple projects already announced for the near future--along with the looming third installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.
The event is kicking off soon, and we'll have live updates throughout the show with what's been announced.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
The State of Play kicked off with a new look at Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a full remake of the classic Square Enix RPG. The gameplay trailer showed off battle scenes, multiple characters, and revealed a February 5, 2026 release date.
Inkonbini: One Store, Many Stories
Next came InKonbini: One Store, Many Stories, a cozy simulation game where players will run a Japanese corner store, or konbini. InKonbini is set to launch in April.
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Coffee Talk Tokyo, the next installment in Toge Productions's Coffee Talk franchise, was revealed next. A brief glimpse at some of the patrons of this new coffee shop was coupled with a March 5 release date.
Brokenlore Unfollow and Ascend
Two entries in the Brokenlore horror franchise were shown next. Brokenlore Unfollow is set to launch in January, while Brokenlore Ascend is scheduled for Summer 2026.
Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly 2 Remake
Sticking with horror, Koei Tecmo Games presented a new look at the upcoming Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly remake. The game is set to launch on March 12.
Gran Turismo 7
Along with the SPEC III update announced earlier this year, the Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack will add even more content to the game this December, including a 24-hour race.
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files
Following its launch on Nintendo Switch and PC earlier this year, No Sleep For Kaname Date, the latest in the AI: The Somnium Files series, will launch on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 26.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer
On the same day, a new entry in the Tokyo Extreme Racer racing series will arrive on PlayStation for the first time in 20 years.
Bandai Namco DLC
The next segment featured upcoming downloadable content for multiple Bandai Namco games. Once Upon a Katamari Damacy, Pac-Man World Re-PAC 2, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and Super Robot Wars Y were all briefly featured.
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse is a Metroidvania-style adventure game from Frontside 180 and Pocketpair Publishing. A long gameplay trailer was accompanied by an interview with development director Yasuomi Sakai.
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X
Next up was Arc System Works and the debut of BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X. This sequel to 2023's Entropy Effect will once again feature characters from the BlazBlue fighting game franchise in a sprawling adventure when it launches on February 26.
Octopath Traveler 0
A new gameplay trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 aired next, showing off more of the game's HD-2D visuals and flashy battles. We also meet new characters Herminia, Tytos, and Auguste, as well as a village-building mechanic where the player places houses, crops, and more. A demo containing the first three hours of the game is also available starting today.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Next up came Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, for which Arc System Works announced a second closed beta test during the first week of December. The beta will introduce Ghost Rider and Spider-Man to the playable roster, along with two new stages, X-Mansion and Savage Land.
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