Sony recently had the PlayStation State of Play event, which has delivered a compact but powerful showcase of upcoming games and fresh reveals for the PlayStation 5 platform. The stream is about 35 minutes long, and the event offered a mix of new trailers, gameplay footage, and release date confirmations. A major part of the event showcased a deeper look at Saros, a mysterious PS5 exclusive game from the studio behind Returnal, along with bold surprises like Marvel’s Wolverine and a new Microsoft Flight Simulator port. This article outlines the major announcements, spotlighting what matters most to PlayStation fans and the roadmap ahead.
Major announcements from PlayStation State of Play
The whole event of State of Play has been divided with multiple reveals across first-party, third-party, and cross-platform titles. Below are the standout announcements:
Saros extended gameplay and release date.
A nearly five-minute gameplay segment for Saros was shown, giving players a closer look at its world, mechanics, and tone.Saros is slated to launch globally on March 20, 2026, as a PlayStation 5 exclusive.The game, developed by Housemarque, is set on the planet Carcosa and features a lead character investigating a lost off-world colony.
Marvel’s Wolverine reveal and release window
Sony formally revealed Marvel’s Wolverine as a major new title during the showcase.The game is expected to arrive in fall 2026, giving fans a long window to anticipate details.
Microsoft Flight Simulator
One big third-party reveal was that Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available on PlayStation 5. This brings the game’s realistic world and simulation mechanics to the console.
Additional surprises and supporting titles
Other highlights included:New trailers and updates for several third-party and indie games, broadening PlayStation’s upcoming lineup.Confirmation that both Wolverine and Saros will remain console exclusives for PlayStation.Quick summary of highlightsSaros: 5 minutes of gameplay, release March 20, 2026Marvel’s Wolverine: officially revealed, expected fall 2026Microsoft Flight Simulator: new PS5 portOther indie or third-party updates teased across genresAbove were all the major announcements from the September 2025 PlayStation State of Play. The whole event was around 35 minutes; although the duration was short, there were some major reveals made by Sony.