Everything announced on PlayStation State of Play (September 2022)

After months of speculation, PlayStation finally held the highly anticipated State of Play. Despite the last-minute and lackluster announcement, the event was anything but boring.

From an in-depth look at the gameplay of God of War Ragnarok and the remake of a beloved Yakuza classic to a first look at Tekken 8, PlayStation State of Play had it all.

In addition to God of War Ragnarok, Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Ishin, State of Play also unveiled new games such as Pacific Drive and Rise of the Ronin. It also offered updates on previously announced titles such as Project Eve.

Here’s a look at the State of Play announcements.

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God of War Ragnarok Duelsense controller, Hogwarts Legacy new trailer and more announcements on PlayStation State of Play (September 2022)

Fists flying and swords cutting in new game reveals from Japanese and Korean developers, including stylish action RPGs and the next installment in an iconic fighting franchise

Fists flying and swords cutting in new game reveals from Japanese and Korean developers, including stylish action RPGs and the next installment in an iconic fighting franchise 👊⚔️: play.st/3eOirrF https://t.co/AVFSPpnTRF

• Tekken 8 Officially Announced: The showcase kicked off with a first official look at the next main title of the iconic fighting game series. While the release date has yet to be revealed, it is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
• Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Enhanced Edition Coming to PS VR2: The Virtual Reality title, originally released in 2020, will be making its way to PlayStation VR2 next year.
• Demeo brings the MTG experience to PS VR2: Developed by Resolution Games, Demeo brings the thrill of tabletop RPG to Virtual Reality. It is scheduled to launch in 2023.
• Like a Dragon: Ishin is the forgotten Yakuza title getting a real remake: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is making a Japan-only remake of Ryu ga Gotoku (Yakuza) Ishin, which was released in 2014 for PS3 and PS4, for an initial worldwide release. The gameplay looks phenomenal and the title is slated for a February 2023 release date.

Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, a historical action-adventure thriller from the creators of Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Full details: play.st/3BNsDtD

Revealing Like a Dragon: Ishin, a historical action-adventure thriller from the creators of Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Full details: play.st/3BNsDtD https://t.co/KneqWJdr5v

• Hogwarts Legacy Introduces A New Trailer With An Exclusive Quest: The upcoming RPG set in the Wizarding World revealed a new trailer for a PlayStation-exclusive quest, The Haunted Hogsmeade Shop.
• Pacific Drive was announced with a spooky trailer: Based on the 1990s TV series, this horror road trip takes players through a cryptic hell. It is slated for release next year.
• PlayStation Stars takes digital collectibles to a whole new level: PlayStation Stars allow players to exchange their loyalty points for digital items to display, ranging from a digital console model to in-game character models. It is unknown whether these digital collectibles will be limited or not, creating a decentralized market.
• Bandai Namco’s Synduality Shows A Dystopian Future: Unveiled during the PlayStation’s State of Play, Synduality in third-person shooter combines big mech battles. The game should be released in 2023.
• Project Eve has a new name: Originally billed as Project Eve, ShiftUp’s next title is now rebranded as Stellar Blade. The exclusive PS5 console is slated to launch in 2023 and features intense action with a strong narrative element.

• Rise of the Ronin Captures the Fantasy of a Feudal Japanese Assassin’s Creed: Rise of the Ronin, developed by Team Ninja, may be a few years away, but it has already caught the attention of fans. The game takes players to feudal Japan with a vast open world and exciting battles. It is slated for a 2024 release on PS5.
• God of War Ragnarok Duelsense Controller Revealed: The next big PlayStation flagship title is God of War Ragnarok, and Sony is releasing a PS5 Duelsense controller to match the title. The blue and white controller features Skoll and Hati, the two wolves who chase the sun and moon.
• God of War Ragnarok gets a new story trailer where Atreus has a secret: God of War Ragnarok introduces a new story trailer, revealing some hits about where the story is headed. The trailer featured Kratos freeing Tyr and the Gods of War by teaming up, as well as Kratos colliding with Thor while Leviathan and Mjolnir crashed into Thunder and Ice.

Will Kratos and Atreus be bound by fate, or take control of their fate? Watch the new God of War Ragnarök story trailer revealed during State of Play: play.st/3d9EwjO

Will Kratos and Atreus be bound by fate, or take control of their fate? Watch the new God of War Ragnarök story trailer revealed during State of Play: play.st/3d9EwjO https://t.co/vdMUSrkjFq

All in all, State of Play was quite exciting and lived up to expectations. While God of War Ragnarok, Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Ishin were the headliners, many other exciting announcements accompanied them.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh

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