Just ahead of the launch of Ghost of Yōtei on the PS5 next week, Sony is holding its latest State of Play showcase to detail what’s coming next for the platform.
And there seems to be a lot to be excited about in the near future. That includes Housemarque’s sci-fi shooter Saros, Microsoft Flight Simulator making its way to the PlayStation for the first time, and — in the biggest surprise of the night — the first gameplay trailer for Wolverine, which is due out next year. Sony even showed off some new gaming speakers.
If you weren’t able to catch the steam live, here are all the biggest announcements and trailers.
- A cool-looking game with a very weird name.
Chronoscript: The Endless End is a confusing title for a game, but based on a trailer, exploring its book-themed world could be a lot of fun. It’s set to launch in 2026.
PlayStation’s new wireless speakers are for your desktop
Sony has announced new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers that you can use with your PS5, PC, Mac, and even a PlayStation Portal or smartphone. The company promises that they offer “lifelike desktop audio,” a built-in mic for voice chat, and support Sony’s PlayStation Link ultra-low latency technology.
The speakers have a built-in rechargeable battery, so if you want to use them in places that aren’t your computer desk, you can pick them up bring them somewhere else. When you want to charge them back up, you can use the included charging docks.
Read Article >- Controller of war.
There’s a new PS5 controller that looks a lot like Kratos coming out on October 23rd. Just try not to throw it to the ground in rage.
Wolverine looks bloody good in first gameplay trailer
It’s been a long wait, but we finally got to see Insomniac’s take on Wolverine in action. The studio released a new trailer showing some of the surprisingly bloody superhero gameplay at Sony’s most-recent State of Play showcase. There’s no date yet, but the game — which is called simply Wolverine — is expected to launch on the PS5 in the fall of 2026.
The game was first announced in 2021 with a brief cinematic trailer. At the time, Insomniac was pretty vague on the details of the game, but today’s trailer included the following synopsis:
Read Article >- Nioh 3 is near.
The action RPG finally has a launch date, and will be available early next year on February 6th. In the meantime, there’s a very dramatic new trailer.
Haunting PS5 shooter Saros launches in March
Saros, the next game from Returnal developer Housemarque, launches for PS5 on March 20th, 2026, Sony announced during its September State of Play presentation on Wednesday.
Based on a gameplay trailer shown during the event, it looks like Saros takes a lot of cues from Returnal, with futuristic weapons, lots of bullets and rings filling the screen, and mysterious environments that you’ll have to navigate. You’ll also get a new shield that lets you run into projectiles that you can absorb as energy and then throw back toward your enemies.
Read Article >- And now for something old.
Deux Ex turns 25 this year, which makes it a good time to announce a remaster. The updated version of the cyberpunk classic launches in early 2026.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is coming to PS5 in December
Microsoft is bringing another big Xbox game to PlayStation 5 later this year. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the latest installment in the franchise, is arriving on PS5 on December 8th. Sony revealed the release date for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 during its State of Play today, and also teased that Asobo Studio is working on PSVR 2 support for Flight Simulator 2024.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 will support the adaptive triggers found on Sony’s DualSense controller, and communications from air traffic control towers can even play through the controller speaker. “Gyro controls, lightbar support, and a customizable touchpad further enhance the immersion during flight,” explains Asobo Studio.
Read Article >- Another look at Battlefield 6.
Ahead of the shooter’s return here’s a look at the campaign, which spans from Gibraltar to Brooklyn. It launches on October 10th.
- No country for dead spies.
One of the first reveals of the night was Zero Parade: For Dead Spies, “a narrative-first espionage RPG steeped in paranoia, surrealism, and a struggle for redemption.” It’s due out next year.
- The next PlayStation show starts soon.
Sony’s State of Play broadcast kicks off at 5PM ET, and it will be more than 35 minutes long. About five minutes of the show will be dedicated to gameplay for Saros, the next game from Returnal developer Housemarque.
- PlayStation’s State of Play returns tomorrow.
Sony is holding a 35-minute stream on September 24th that will include “reveals and news” from first-party PlayStation studios, third-party developers, and indies. The State of Play kicks off at 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 10PM UK tomorrow, and will also include at least five minutes of Saros gameplay. You can tune in on YouTube or Twitch.
