PlayStation State of Play June 2025: How to watch, what to expect, and global timings
Sony has confirmed that the next PlayStation State of Play event will stream live on June 4. With over 40 minutes of updates, trailers, and fresh looks at upcoming PS5 games, fans around the world are ready. Here's how to watch, the start time in your region, and what might appear.
The next big PlayStation event is almost here. Sony has officially confirmed that the June 2025 State of Play will go live on June 4, with over 40 minutes of news and updates on must-play PS5 titles. This showcase comes just a few months after February¡¯s event, where games like Borderlands 4, Hell is Us, and Days Gone Remastered stole the spotlight. With a packed 2025 lineup already underway, fans are hopeful that this June show will drop more surprises, trailers, and gameplay reveals.
PlayStation¡¯s Tim Turi described the upcoming event as a look at ¡°a selection of great games from creators across the globe.¡± That might hint at both first-party and third-party titles being showcased. So far, Sony hasn¡¯t revealed which games are locked in for the show, but fans are already predicting some massive announcements.
How to watch PlayStation State of Play June 2025?
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The event will stream live on PlayStation¡¯s official YouTube and Twitch channels. It will be broadcast in English, and co-streaming is allowed, though Sony warns that some background music may affect VODs due to copyright restrictions.
Here are the regional start times:
- USA (PT): 2:00 PM, June 4
- USA (ET): 5:00 PM, June 4
- Europe (CEST): 11:00 PM, June 4
- India (IST): 2:30 AM, June 5
- Japan (JST): 6:00 AM, June 5
- New Zealand (NZST): 9:00 AM, June 5
Sony says this is one of the longer State of Play episodes yet, so viewers can expect multiple announcements and extended looks at gameplay.
What to expect at the PlayStation showcase?
Nothing has been officially confirmed, but some big names are being heavily speculated. Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, is widely expected to make an appearance, especially with its October launch window. A fresh trailer or gameplay walkthrough could be on the cards.
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Here's a handy list of upcoming events:
June 4: PlayStation State of Play
June 5: Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
June 6: Summer Game Fest
June 6: IOI Showcase
June 6: Day of the Devs
June 7: Wholesome Direct
June 7: Future Games Show
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There¡¯s also hope for updates on Wolverine from Insomniac Games, as well as possible news from Sony Santa Monica, Bend Studio, and Guerrilla Games, which is developing a Horizon multiplayer spin-off. A glimpse of Death Stranding 2 would also thrill fans, with many hoping for new footage or gameplay.
Other titles that might feature include:
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake follow-ups
- Kingdom Hearts 4 from Square Enix
- Fairgames, Sony¡¯s new online project
- Marathon by Bungie, depending on recovery after recent setbacks
- teamLFG¡¯s debut game, still under wraps but teased as a live service title
And don¡¯t count out third-party games like Phantom Blade Zero, which already has a strong connection with PlayStation¡¯s publishing arm.