If you blinked during Sony’s State of Play on June 2, 2026, you probably missed something huge. And honestly? That’s the problem with this presentation. Over 60 minutes of non-stop announcements, trailers, and reveals that left the gaming community absolutely stunned.
This wasn’t your typical “here’s a date, here’s a trailer” showcase. Sony opened with a brutal extended look at Marvel’s Wolverine, packed the middle with surprise reveals like Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Silent Hill: Townfall, and then closed with the biggest bombshell of the night — God of War Laufey. Yes, Faye is getting her own game.
Let’s break down everything that happened, because there’s a lot.
God of War Laufey: Faye’s Journey After Death
The State of Play ended with the one thing nobody saw coming. Santa Monica Studio revealed God of War Laufey, a game starring Faye — Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother — as the playable protagonist. The twist? She’s fighting through the afterlife of the gods to save the ones she loves, and she’s doing it in a land overflowing with dangerous magic.
Deborah Ann Woll voices Faye, bringing the same fierce energy fans remember from her appearances in God of War Ragnarok. This isn’t a side story or DLC. This is a mainline God of War game with Faye at the center. For a franchise built on Kratos’ rage, putting a character presumed dead in the spotlight is a bold creative risk — and it looks incredible.
The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5, though no release date was announced yet. If Sony Santa Monica’s track record is anything to go by, expect another masterpiece in the making.
Marvel’s Wolverine: Bloody, Brutal, and Absolutely Terrifying
Insomniac Games delivered exactly what fans wanted — and then some. The extended gameplay trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine was packed with visceral claw combat, environmental destruction, and some of the most violent action ever shown in a PlayStation exclusive.
But the biggest reveal wasn’t about Logan’s fighting style. It was about who he’s teaming up with. Jean Grey makes her first appearance, and she and Wolverine are hunting down kidnapped mutants together. Their combined powers lead to some absolutely devastating takedown sequences against the cybernetic Reavers.
Logan is part of Team X, a mutant task force that promises deeper narrative layers than Insomniac’s previous Spider-Man games. With a confirmed launch date of September 15, 2026, Wolverine is shaping up to be PlayStation’s killer exclusive this fall.
Control Resonant: September 24 Launch Confirmed
Remedy Entertainment finally nailed down a release date for Control Resonant: September 24, 2026. The sequel to 2019’s Control shifts the spotlight to Dylan Faden — Jesse Faden’s brother — who must fight his way through a paranatural Manhattan that’s been twisted beyond recognition.
The new Story Trailer reveals a city where architecture defies physics, realities constantly shift, and monstrous entities stalk the streets. Dylan’s weapon, the Aberrant, shapeshifts and evolves as the story progresses. And yes, Jesse Faden returns — though Remedy kept the details about her role tightly under wraps.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Returns After 20 Years
Capcom’s legendary samurai action series is back. Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25, 2026, marking the first mainline entry since 2006. The game features the series’ signature parry-based combat but, importantly, Capcom confirmed it is NOT a Soulslike. A demo is available right now for anyone who wants a taste.
The Rest of the Showcase — Quick Hits
The announcements kept coming. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve takes flight October 2 with 30 different aircraft. Bancho The Chef, a Dave the Diver prequel from Mintrocket, combines cooking sim with globe-trotting RPG mechanics. Dune: Awakening arrives on PS5 September 22 with a brand new single-player mode.
Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24 and looks genuinely terrifying. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls from Arc System Works adds Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage to the roster ahead of its August 6 release. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis got delayed to February 12, 2027, but the new trailer showed Lara battling dinosaurs in Egyptian tombs.
Rayman Legends Retold was announced by Ubisoft for October 1 on PS5, Switch 2, and PC. Ikumi Nakamura’s new studio Unseen revealed Kemuri, a stylish three-player co-op demon hunting game. Until Dawn 2 from Firesprite arrives in 2027, putting players in control of ghost hunters on a remote island.
What Do You Think?
That’s over 15 major announcements in a single State of Play. But which one are you most hyped for? Is God of War Laufey the surprise reveal of the generation, or is Insomniac’s Wolverine going to steal the spotlight when it launches in September?
Drop your thoughts below — we want to know which game is going straight to your wishlist.
