PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast goes live on Tuesday, 2nd June, and I’ve written below some things I’d like to be shown, some reasonable, but most outlandish.
First-Party Saviours
PlayStation has multiple studios with historic capability in creating outstanding games. They are known to show off at least one first-party game either at the beginning or at the end of their presentation, and I’m hoping that trend continues on Tuesday.
If I had to choose only one game that I’d want to see, it would have to be Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which is being developed by the creators of The Last of Us (Naughty Dog).
The game was announced back in December 2024 during The Game Awards, which gave us a small glimpse of what to expect; it was clearly inspired by the 80s, even though it’s set years in the future, with the protagonist watching anime and practically shoving brand deals in our faces with the likes of Sony, Porsche and Adidas making appearances.
It feels like it’s been a lifetime since we’ve heard anything else about it, as that first trailer is the only thing we’ve seen of the game so far, and it’s about time we finally got some story details and gameplay.
Also, let’s be real, PlayStation needs the hype and giving us a more in-depth look at a game developed by one of the best developers in the world (in my opinion), I believe that would bring back some of the excitement PlayStation has been lacking.
Of course, I’m not forgetting some of the other studios… It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything from the likes of Media Molecule, Bend Studio and Polyphony Digital.
I do wonder whether the huge success of Forza Horizon 6 might push Polyphony to make an announcement for a new Gran Turismo. As they’re both racing games/driving simulators, they may not want to fall behind.
Media Molecule’s Dreams was released in 2020, and support from the devs stopped at the end of 2023, with nothing else being announced since. I can’t help but be curious about what they’re cooking up.
I’ve refrained from mentioning most of the other studios since they all either mainly provide support to other developers or they’ve recently released/announced something. I do suspect that we may get a further look at Marvel’s Wolverine, given that the game releases in September this year, but I think it’s possible that during this presentation, they may announce a separate State of Play dedicated to the game, which is something they’ve done in the past.
Third-Party and Indie Games Galore
A good chunk of PlayStation’s State of Play presentations include external studios’ upcoming work. Whilst I’m not fully knowledgeable on every third-party title, there are some that I think would be a treat to see.
Square Enix has appeared numerous times in various broadcasts and has also developed an array of game series, most notably the Final Fantasy series. Could this State of Play be where they announce the eagerly anticipated 3rd game in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy? Or potentially an entirely new Final Fantasy game altogether? My dream scenario would be an announcement of a remake for Final Fantasy X (I would literally sob), but I do know that’s extremely unlikely. Can you blame a guy for dreaming, though?
A nice surprise would be from Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe. Stardew has remained one of, if not the best, cosy farming sim games ever. The developer announced a new game a few years back called Haunted Chocolatier, where players will run a confectionery shop and collect ingredients to make chocolate whilst building relationships with the town locals and ghosts. Presently, we’ve only seen very small snippets of the game and, even in these, you can see the similarities to Stardew Valley. If it’s anything like its predecessor, it’ll shape up to be another amazing sim game that I’ll likely sink hundreds of hours into.
I have to mention the Phoenix Wright games. It’s been years since we’ve had a new one, so please bring it back! And on that note, I’d love for more information on Danganronpa 2×2… Can you tell I enjoy games where I get to investigate murder cases and go on trial to catch the killer?
I’ve also just remembered Hogwarts Legacy, which was released over 3 years ago and was a major hit. As someone who’s got the platinum trophy for it, I obviously really enjoyed it, and I know for sure that Warner Bros. Games will be working hard to get that sequel out, and I think now would be a good time to show it off…
Updates to the Game Catalogue
We usually get to see what the upcoming monthly games are, so we’ll likely get an early look at what to expect for July, along with which games are being added to the game catalogue for mid-June.
I’m never too picky when it comes to these additions, but I think I’d like to see a first-party game in there somewhere, maybe Gran Turismo to add to the hype of a possible new game? Although I’m aware that the licensing complexities due to real-world cars may make this impossible. Stellar Blade would be a great addition and so would Astro Bot! That being said, I’d advise anyone to please buy Astro Bot. It’s a phenomenal game, such a fun time, and if you’re a longtime PlayStation fan, you’ll LOVE the cameos and Easter eggs from various different games that celebrate its history (plus buying it full price will heighten the chance of another Astro game, SO PLEASE BUY).
Power of the Wildcard!
The Persona series has been a fan favourite for a long time. I picked up the series when Persona 5 released, and it quickly became one of my favourite games. Since the game’s release, it received an updated version called Persona 5 Royal (which I’m currently playing), a remake of Persona 3 was released, and developer Atlus announced a remake of Persona 4. P5 has also received multiple spin-off titles, and as much as I love the cast, I agree with the hardcore fans when they say they want a new game, so a Persona 6 announcement would be something truly special.
For another wildcard suggestion, BioShock would be my number one pick because I’ve been such a huge fan of the series for so long. BioShock Infinite came out 13 years ago. If you include the DLC that was released, it’s been over 12 years since we got to explore that universe. There was a rumour years ago that a new game was being developed, but nothing has come about since.
Wilder would be a Bloodborne remake, I just know how insane the internet would be if that dream of many came true, and I’d be over the moon for those people, because the game DESERVES some love.
Writing all this has made me realise how greedy I seem, but this is more like wishful thinking; if even one of the games I’ve mentioned makes an appearance, then I’d be happy.
