State of Play Japan Trailers and Announcements

Sophia Harris 09/05/2026

This text is a compilation of announcements and trailers from a PlayStation State of Play event, covering updates from various game franchises and new titles.

Here are the main highlights:

Monster Hunter Wilds & Capcom Updates

Monster Hunter Wilds: Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto discussed the new Skybound Eyrie area, the Boost Action, and the Elder Dragon hunters, including the newly revealed Gundoraja. A demo featuring a hunt against the new monster Arakeeta will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
A link is provided for more details on how players will adapt to the new frontier in the action RPG.

PlayStation Plus & Rematch

PlayStation Plus Games: Four games were announced, including the co-op looter shooter Mycopunk, and classics like Mega Man X: Command Mission (in September), Dino Crisis 2, and Ratchet & Clank (for Premium Classics).
Rematch: The game is collaborating with Blue Lock for a new feature launching on September 24 on PS5.

Upcoming & Announced Titles

Resident Evil: A new story is revealed, focusing on a medical courier attempting to deliver supplies to Raccoon City General hospital amidst a viral outbreak.
Rev. Noir: Publisher Konami returned, bringing new gameplay trailers and confirming a release in 2027.
Rhapsody in Scarlet: Konami presents a new action-adventure game blending 1920s New York, jazz, and magical beasts.
Saros Zenith Update: This update launches later this year and includes Overlord Rush, a New Game Plus mode called Eclipse Layers, and new accessibility features.
SlashZero: A time-limited demo is available, and the side-scrolling action roguelike is set to launch in Spring 2027.
Stupid Never Dies: A demo is available, with the full game launching October 21.
The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes: This is the first console game for the series, coming to PS5 in 2027, focusing on roguelite action centered around the Seven Shadows.
Uncanyon: A puzzle-first adventure where players navigate forgotten worlds created by converging unparallel universes.
Where the Seeds Fall: CygamesEdge debuts with this action-adventure game, set in a world where characters descend the World Tree. It launches on PS5 on November 5, 2026.
World Phasebound Control Authority (WPCA): A new action RPG set in Seoul for PS5 in 2028, where players act as Containment Agents.

In summary, the event provided significant looks into upcoming action RPGs, horror titles, action-adventure concepts, and expansions for existing franchises across the PlayStation ecosystem.