Earlier this week, the annual Summer of Games season kickstarted with PlayStation’s State of Play, a 60-minute showcase packed with updates, announcements, and reveals from the latest games coming to the PlayStation 5.
From a closer look at Marvel’s Wolverine, to the world premiere of the next God of War game, here’s the biggest announcements you missed at the June 2026 State of Play.
Marvel’s Wolverine gets extended gameplay reveal
Insomniac Games shared a brutal, violent, and action-packed look at its upcoming single-player adventure Marvel’s Wolverine. Alongside a closer look at Logan’s ferocious combat techniques, the studio gave us a glimpse at some of the characters who you’ll encounter as part of mutant task force Team X. That includes powerful telekinetic Jean Grey, who Logan teams up with for some devastating takedowns of the cybernetic, mutant-hunting Reavers. Marvel’s Wolverine launches on September 15, 2026.
Knights of Doom join MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on August 6, 2026
Three new characters will join the roster in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls: powerful mutant Magneto, archenemy of Spider-Man Green Goblin, and the brutally aggressive and utterly merciless Carnage. Joining Doctor Doom they form the Knights of Doom, who’ll impact events in the game’s Episode Mode. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6, 2026.
Dave The Diver developers announce prequel game, Bancho the Chef
Find the flavour of becoming a sushi master in Bancho The Chef, cooking sim meets global-trotting RPG in an all-new standalone prequel to Dave the Diver. Cook meals to customer satisfaction to raise restaurant reputations the world over, while learning techniques from each locale’s culinary master. Like the dishes he creates, Bancho isn’t confined to a single flavor of genre: fish, pet cats, take on cooking requests, and more.
Unseen reveals first look at Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen, coming in 2027
Unseen, the Tokyo-based game studio led by Ikumi Nakamura, unveiled their new project: stylish supernatural adventure Kemuri, which is coming to PS5 in 2027. In the chaotic world of Kemuri City, life and death coexist. Players will confront the paranormal as they explore a sprawling vertical city, traversing rooftops, back alleys, and hidden ruins alone or in online co-op with up to two other players, and form contacts with powerful yokai that’ll unlock new abilities and outfits.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis pushes launch to February 12, 2027
Initially announced for release in 2026, Crystal Dynamics and co-developer Flying Wild Hog have pushed back the launch date for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis to February 12, 2027. To coincide with that release date announcement, Amazon Game Studios presented a whistle stop tour of highlights in the form of a new trailer, including gameplay segments from the iconic Peru Lost Valley, and the return of some familiar faces.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25, 2026; demo out now
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25 on PS5 and a demo of the supernatural sword-fighting adventure is out now! The PS5 demo features around 30 minutes of the early story, and lets you get to grips with the game’s essential techniques such as Parry, Deflect, Issen, Oni Armament, absorbing souls, and more.
Silent Hill: Townfall launches on September 24, 2026
Silent Hill: Townfall has a release date: September 24, 2026. To mark the moment, the PS5 horror introduces a new character and gameplay trailer in State of Play. In it, we get introduced to Zoe, an inhabitant of St. Amelia who Simon initially connects with over his CRTV device, as well as a terrifying new creature that will stalk him in the darkness of the Otherworld.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches on October 2, 2026
Bandai Namco’s aerial combat sim, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, takes flight on PS5 October 2 this year. It promises a thrilling campaign and new tactical maneuvers to tackle enemy aircraft and ground targets, as well as encounters against colossal continental transport aircraft and land-based ships. 30 different aircraft, including real-world fighters and fictional models, will be yours to pilot.
Atomic Heart developers Mundfish reveal story trailer for ILL
First-person action horror ILL creeps into State of Play for a tantalising, terrifying taste of its grim story, unpredictable monsters, a visceral dismemberment system, and realistic physics, all intent to create an atmosphere of relentless terror. For more from Mundfish, read our review of Atomic Heart here.
Control Resonant launches September 24, 2026
Control Resonant launches globally on PlayStation 5 September 24, 2026. To celebrate, Remedy shares a brand-new Story Trailer, offering a deeper look into a world no longer bound by rules we understand. A Manhattan warped by paranatural forces: its architecture impossible, its realities shifting, its streets stalked by monstrous entities. For Dylan to push deeper into the city, he must master both his evolving abilities and the raw power of his shapeshifting weapon, the Aberrant.
Until Dawn 2 announcement features Neil Newbon, Dacre Montgomery, and more
Firesprite Games takes on the mantle from Supermassive Games to develop Until Dawn 2, an all-new PS5 sequel to the classic horror game. Until Dawn 2 is a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and gut-wrenching decisions that’ll shape your story. This time a crew of ghost hunters head to an abandoned tropical island for their TV network-funded debut episode. Intrigue and dangers await when it launches next year.
Santa Monica Studio announces God of War: Laufey with 20-minute gameplay trailer
Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, a new adventure is just beginning. To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods in a land overflowing with dangerous magic. God of War: Laufey will be coming to PlayStation 5, but no release window has been announced.
