The calendar is about to officially turn to fall, which means only one thing: a new PlayStation State of Play is likely on the way, of course!
Every September since 2019, Sony has hosted either a large-scale PlayStation Showcase or State of Play to show off what's coming to the PS5 and other Sony platforms. This month should be no different, with leakers suggesting one could be dropping during the week of Sept. 22 ahead of the company's next big exclusive, Ghost of Yōtei, coming just around the corner on Oct. 2.
With that in mind, and plenty of games in the works, here's our pick for the games we most want to see show up during a potential September 2025 State of Play PS5 presentation.
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September 2025 PS5 State of Play wishlist
Marvel's Wolverine
It's been almost two years since the awful, comprehensive hack of developer Insomniac Games, the team behind Marvel's Spider-Man and its sequels, and the upcoming Wolverine game in the Marvel universe. Since then, the studio has been heads down and working hard, and it's high time for Wolverine to show up at this State of Play and remind everyone why Insomniac is one of the best dev teams in the world.
SAROS
The next title from Returnal dev Housemarque was revealed in February, and it looks and sounds incredibly promising. I really hope to get a more fleshed-out look at this game and its gameplay soon.
"A key gameplay distinction between SAROS and Returnal is permanent resources and progression making every death valuable," Housemarque explains on its website. "After every death you will face a changed world, but in SAROS you will be able to choose and permanently upgrade your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and suit parts to 'come back stronger' to overcome the challenges you face on Carcosa."
Fairgame$
Remember this game? It's hard to fault you if you don't. Fairgame$ was revealed over two years ago, and the dev team at Haven Studios hasn't made an appearance since. It's a PvPvE game title that was described as a "competitive modern heist game where you team up to break into exotic locations and steal the cargo."
What's going on with this game? Is it still happening?
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Since debuting at last year's The Game Awards, Naughty Dog's new sci-fi IP hasn't been heard from since. If not again at TGA this year, then this State of Play is primetime for a new trailer showcasing more of what the team has been working on.
Neil Druckmann has teased that this title will continue Naughty Dog's gameplay evolution, stemming from Uncharted to The Last of Us, to include something new and exciting. Let's see some of it in action.
Marathon
If there's one Sony project that truly NEEDS a good showing, it's Marathon. The game was originally delayed, which coincidentally had a release date around the same time as this assumed State of Play. Bungie has been working behind the scenes to implement feedback while also heavily playtesting it.
A new trailer and message from Sony or Bungie saying "we were listening, and here's how Marathon is better now" would go a long way towards restoring some excitement for the extraction shooter.
Santa Monica Studio's latest
The studio behind God of War is actively working on something new. Is it still too soon to be shown off? Maybe. But I can't help but wonder what direction Santa Monica Studio will go in the wake of God of War: Ragnarök's ending. Will it be something entirely new, a new Kratos title, or will the studio wander into spin-off territory with Atreus/Loki?
Grand Theft Auto 6
Yeah, this one's a long shot, but I'd be remiss if I didn't include it on this list. Apparently, GTA 6 is a little over eight months away. At some point, Rockstar Games is going to have to start showing it off a little bit more. The dev is likely to do that on their own time and in their own way, but I think a GTA 6 appearance at this State of Play would truly bring some much-needed enthusiasm and excitement into the industry.
What about you, dear readers? Which games are you hoping to see make an appearance during this potential State of Play? Let us know in the comments.
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