PlayStation announces back-to-back State of Play broadcasts for September 3

PlayStation is turning September 3 into a double-header, with two State of Play broadcasts airing back-to-back and promising updates from PlayStation Studios, third-party developers and teams across Japan and Asia.

What’s actually going on: the first State of Play begins at 6 a.m. PT, 9 a.m. ET and 3 p.m. CEST, with the Japanese broadcast following immediately afterwards. Both are scheduled for YouTube and Twitch. The English presentation will include Japanese subtitles, while State of Play Japan will be presented in Japanese with English subtitles.

PlayStation has confirmed one particularly notable segment: the first broadcast will end with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation. Beyond that, the full line-up has not been announced, and the company has not promised release-date news for every game shown.

Why you should care: State of Play events are often at their best when expectations are kept under control. The double broadcast gives PlayStation room to separate its broader platform updates from games made in Japan and Asia, while the extended Final Fantasy VII Revelation presentation gives the first show a clear headline act.

The timing is also friendly for European viewers, with the first presentation starting at 3 p.m. CEST. Viewers elsewhere will need to convert the schedule locally, and the absence of a complete line-up means rumours should not be treated as confirmed appearances.

Our opinion

Two State of Play broadcasts in a row is either a feast for PlayStation fans or an ambitious way to make one announcement feel like homework. The Final Fantasy VII Revelation showcase gives the first event a reason to watch, while State of Play Japan could surface something unexpected. Keep the hype measured, grab a drink and prepare for at least one game you will immediately add to your wishlist.