Summary

  • Sony rumors suggest a major PlayStation showcase event in June, possibly a State of Play.
  • Potential games to be featured include Death Stranding 2, Ghost of Yotei, Destiny 2 DLC, and Marvel projects.
  • Final trailer for Death Stranding 2 expected before June 26 release, showcasing gameplay details.

As if 2025 wasn't already exciting enough for the gaming industry with what titles have already arrived and which are still to come, there are now rumors circulating that a PlayStation State of Play could be happening in June. In a recent post on X, industry insider Jeff Grubb disclosed that a "PlayStation event" would be coming in June, but he was sure to clarify that he isn't sure if it will be a State of Play or a "big boy showcase." Nevertheless, it would make sense for another State of Play to happen in June, as the second event of the year usually occurs around May or June.

If that is the case, and there will indeed be a State of Play in June, then it could be a massive showcase, considering what titles are currently on the horizon. PlayStation clearly has a lot of ammo left in its holster, and June is arguably the best time for some of this year's most anticipated titles to show themselves.

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Death Stranding 2's Final Push Could Set the Stage

If a State of Play is happening in June, there is little doubt it will forego showing off one of its crown jewels: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Currently, Death Stranding 2 is slated for a June 26 release, so if the rumored State of Play occurred just weeks ahead of its launch, it could not only set the stage for the rest of the showcase but also build hype for the sequel's launch. Death Stranding 2 has already released a couple of rather lengthy trailers largely showcasing the game's story.

PlayStation clearly has a lot of ammo left in its holster, and June is arguably the best time for some of this year's most anticipated titles to show themselves.

Apart from these trailers, only early previews of Death Stranding 2 have disclosed significant details on its gameplay, leaving room for even more where that came from. Fortunately, Hideo Kojima has reportedly confirmed that another trailer for Death Stranding 2 will indeed be coming, only that it will be shorter and will not focus on the story, and it will have a lot of new information in it, as indicated in a recent post on X made by user @Genki_JPN. According to the post, Death Stranding 2's "final trailer" will be released a week or two before launch, which could easily coincide with the rumored State of Play.

Ghost of Yotei, Destiny 2 DLC, and a Marvel Wildcard Are All on the Table

Of course, Death Stranding 2 isn't the only ace PlayStation may have up its sleeve for the rumored June State of Play. Firstly, there's the long-awaited Ghost of Yotei, which won't be launching until this fall but could still use another trailer. Then there's the recently revealed Destiny 2 expansion, The Edge of Fate, which has renewed interest in the MMO since its unveiling. Finally, there's Insomniac's upcoming projects, which include Marvel's Wolverine and a rumored Venom game that hasn't been outright confirmed by the developer.

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Needless to say, there are a lot of highly anticipated 2025 games swirling around right now in the gaming-sphere that could use the State of Play as one final push for their marketing or an initial announcement of what is still to come. For now, though, the State of Play remains a rumor and likely will until just before the event takes place. Even if it isn't a State of Play, however, whatever the rumored "PlayStation event" that Jeff Grubb was talking about will likely show the world something they've been waiting to see.

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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
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June 26, 2025
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Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Strong Language
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Kojima Productions
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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