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📅June 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Major gaming news centers on PlayStation’s big State of Play, key 2026 release dates, major live-service updates, and upcoming esports and showcase events.
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PlayStation State of Play unveils Wolverine, God of War Laufey, and Until Dawn 2

Sony’s June 2026 State of Play ran for more than 60 minutes and delivered a dense slate of announcements, including a new look at Marvel’s Wolverine, the reveal of God of War Laufey, and Until Dawn 2. The showcase also confirmed multiple release windows across PlayStation’s 2026 and 2027 lineup.Source 1Source 3

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Marvel’s Wolverine gets the spotlight with extended gameplay

The State of Play opened with a closer look at Marvel’s Wolverine, which Sony positioned as one of the event’s biggest highlights. The presentation teased brutal combat and additional details ahead of the game’s planned PS5 launch in September 2026.Source 1Source 4

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Until Dawn 2 announced as a standalone sequel

Sony announced Until Dawn 2 as a new standalone horror experience from Firesprite Games. The sequel features a new cast, a tropical-island setting, and branching decisions that shape the story, with launch planned for next year.Source 1

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God of War Laufey revealed to cap the showcase

Sony ended the State of Play with the reveal of God of War Laufey, a new entry in the franchise. The announcement was one of the major first-party surprises of the event and signaled that Sony’s 2027 slate is already taking shape.Source 1

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis gets a release date

Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog’s Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis was dated for February 12 on PS5. Sony presented it as a return to Lara Croft’s roots, making it one of the most notable action-adventure release announcements from the showcase.Source 1

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Control Resonant locks in a September 24 launch

Control Resonant was confirmed to launch globally on PlayStation 5 on September 24. Sony highlighted it among a wave of late-2026 releases that filled out the second half of the year.Source 1

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Dune: Awakening heads to PS5 on September 22

The open-world survival game Dune: Awakening is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 22. The announcement expands the game’s console reach as it continues to build around the Dune universe.Source 1

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Silent Hill: Downfall secure 2026 dates

Sony said both Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Silent Hill: Downfall now have launch dates later in 2026. The pair were part of a broader run of third-party updates that made the showcase especially crowded with major releases.Source 1

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Dynasty Warriors revival set for October 1

A modern revival of Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends is scheduled to arrive on PS5 on October 1. Sony described it as a returning classic with a refreshed release for modern hardware.Source 1

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Rayman Legends Retold reimagines the platformer in 3D

Rayman Legends Retold was announced as a 3D reimagining of the iconic multiplayer platformer, launching on PS5 on October 1. Sony said the project will include new content and narrative twists.Source 1

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Kemuri from Unseen targets 2027

Tokyo-based studio Unseen, led by Ikumi Nakamura, unveiled Kemuri, a stylish supernatural adventure coming to PS5 in 2027. The reveal suggests Sony is also investing in more distant, visually distinctive projects beyond its near-term lineup.Source 1

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June 2026 brings major PC game updates and launches

PC Gamer’s June release roundup highlights a busy month for PC players, including major updates for Destiny 2, Final Fantasy 14, Dead by Daylight, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. It also points to a full calendar of events such as Unreal Fest on June 16, EVO 2026 on June 26, and Steam’s Summer Sale from June 25 to July 9.Source 2