PlayStation has set its next livestream event for Thursday, September 3, and it will be split into two broadcasts shown back-to-back. The main State of Play comes first, followed immediately by State of Play Japan.
The PlayStation Blog is the primary record for the announcement. Eurogamer and VGC also reported that PlayStation had confirmed a new State of Play for later that week. Those reports establish the timing, while the PlayStation Blog provides the fuller outline of what viewers can expect.
A two-part PlayStation broadcast
According to the PlayStation Blog, the opening State of Play will include updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. It will end with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation from Square Enix.
That makes the event more specific than the early secondary reports. Eurogamer reported the date of the showcase, while VGC said PlayStation had confirmed the presentation. PlayStation's own announcement adds the two-broadcast structure, the named Final Fantasy focus, and the follow-up Japan presentation.
State of Play Japan will begin as soon as the first broadcast ends. PlayStation says Yuki Kaji will host the episode again. The Japan-focused show is set to feature deeper looks at upcoming games from studios in Japan and Asia, including gameplay and announcements.
When and where to watch
Both broadcasts are scheduled to begin on September 3 at the following times:
- 6:00am PT
- 9:00am ET
- 3:00pm CEST
- 10:00pm JST
PlayStation says viewers can watch on YouTube and Twitch.
The main State of Play will air in English, with Japanese subtitles available. State of Play Japan will air in Japanese, with English subtitles available. That distinction matters for viewers planning to stay for both presentations, since the second show has a different primary language but will still offer English subtitles.
What changed from the first reports
The corroborating coverage from Eurogamer and VGC identified a new State of Play and its September 3 timing. The official PlayStation Blog post turns that broad notice into a clearer viewing plan.
Instead of one undefined showcase, PlayStation has announced consecutive broadcasts with separate purposes. The first gathers news from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners, then gives Final Fantasy VII Revelation a longer segment. The second shifts attention to upcoming games from Japanese and Asian studios.
For players, that division gives each show a different reason to watch. Fans looking for PlayStation-wide updates have the opening broadcast. Those interested in games from Japan and Asia have a dedicated follow-up, rather than a brief segment inside the main event.
The confirmed Final Fantasy focus
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the only specific game named in PlayStation's announcement. The PlayStation Blog says the main State of Play will conclude with an extended look at its world.
That confirms a featured segment, but not what Square Enix will show within it. The announcement does not specify whether the presentation will include a release date, gameplay details, platform information, or other announcements.
The main State of Play's other updates are also not identified. PlayStation has said the broadcast will include PlayStation Studios and third-party partners, but it has not named the studios, games, or announcements involved.
The combined record confirms a September 3 PlayStation livestream with more structure than the initial reports suggested: a main State of Play, followed directly by State of Play Japan. The official announcement also gives players a confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation feature, regional viewing times, platforms, and subtitle options.
Material unknowns remain. PlayStation has not listed the other games, studios, announcements, or the precise contents of the Final Fantasy VII Revelation segment. Players should treat the two broadcasts as a scheduled showcase with one named focus, not as confirmation of any additional reveals.