#PlayStation

PlayStation Studios says it has ended its collaboration with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS on the action-espionage game PHYSINT, with Xbox announcing moments later that it will now publish the Hideo Kojima-led project alongside OD.

Five months after announcing the live-service shooter's retirement, MY.GAMES has shut down Hawked's console servers on PlayStation and Xbox. The game is now completely unplayable across all platforms.

Sony ran a back-to-back State of Play on September 3 with 30+ games across the main broadcast and State of Play Japan. Highlights include first looks at Maneater 2 and Rhapsody in Scarlet, release dates for Metro 2039 and Fate/Extra Record, and a confirmed April 8, 2027 launch for Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

PlayStation and the LEGO Group have officially confirmed a 1,911-piece brick-built replica of the original PlayStation console, complete with Ape Escape and Gran Turismo dioramas, launching October 1 at $179.99.

Sucker Punch has confirmed Jin Sakai as the fourth playable character in Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted, a single-player roguelike combat survival mode included with Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition on October 1.

PlayStation has unveiled two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers themed around Grand Theft Auto VI, launching on November 19 alongside the game for $84.99 with pre-orders opening September 10 at 10:00am local time through direct.playstation.com.

Naughty Dog confirms Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has finished performance capture, hinting at a 2027 launch window and raising the odds of a fresh State of Play showing on September 3.

Sony is bringing more than 100 free ad-supported live TV channels and a growing on-demand lineup to PlayStation 5 in the U.S. starting August 31, with content from Lionsgate, Crunchyroll, FOX, NBCUniversal and the NFL.

Sony has confirmed that the next State of Play will air on September 3, 2026, with a dedicated State of Play Japan episode airing immediately afterward. The main showcase ends with an extended Final Fantasy VII Revelation look from Square Enix.

According to a Eurogamer Spain Gamescom podcast, Sony is weighing a one- to two-year delay to its January 2028 digital-only cutoff after publishers raised concerns that Microsoft's next console, codenamed Project Helix, could pull disc-favoring players and major third-party support away from PlayStation.

Microsoft has officially confirmed its Xbox Disc-to-Digital feature: Xbox Insiders can insert supported Xbox One or Xbox Series X discs on August 31 to claim a digital entitlement that unlocks Xbox Play Anywhere and Cloud Gaming, while the physical disc keeps working as before.

Marvel Rivals opened the limited-time Infinity Saga store tab today at 02:00 UTC, bundling every previously released MCU costume with a free 20 percent Encore Coupon for players through September 11.

HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 "Their Secret Histories" Special Program streams today at 19:30 UTC+8, with a redemption code drop and the first official look at the Flint Workshop arc featuring Claret and Roxy.

PlayStation has confirmed the September 2026 PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup, adding Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life and Chained Echoes for members to download from September 1 through October 5.

Xbox has stopped tagging PS5 and Switch 2 in a new Minecraft Dungeons 2 trailer, while a fresh Sony ad rebrands Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei and more as PS5-only. PushSquare and IGN read the shift as both console makers doubling down on exclusivity messaging.

The community-led #PSBlackout movement has scrapped its one-week timeline after organizer DoesItPlay updated the protest terms. Players will now stay offline across PlayStation Network, the PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Plus until Sony reverses its physical-disc phase-out.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that Helldivers 2 has crossed 22.9 million lifetime players across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as of August 9, 2026. The figure, quietly tucked into the game's PlayStation Plus Extra announcement, also confirms a Sony Pictures film adaptation of the franchise for November 10, 2027.

PlayStation owners are starting a weeklong blackout on August 23 to protest Sony's quiet phase-out of physical disc support, after Sony sent an email reminding users their digital games are "licensed, not sold."

A new report claims Bungie had five or six live-service games in development when Sony bought the studio for $3.6 billion in 2022, but most of those projects were later cancelled — adding fresh context to Bungie’s layoffs and Sony’s $765 million impairment.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will launch on November 12, 2026, with pre-orders opening September 1 at a recommended price of $219.99 USD.

Frogwares’ The Sinking City 2 officially launches on PS5 on August 18, 2026, marking the sequel’s console debut. The PlayStation Blog confirms a creature-focused survival horror direction, while Frogwares’ own listing shows PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S as simultaneous release targets.

Xbox and PlayStation now compete as complete ecosystems. Here are the main advantages, drawbacks, and future outlook for both platforms in 2026.

Warner Bros. Discovery has officially confirmed that a second Hogwarts Legacy game is in development, but release details and platforms remain unknown.

Gamescom 2026 hasn't even started yet, but the world's biggest gaming event is already setting new milestones. Exhibition space is fully booked for the first time, major publishers are heading to Cologne, Saturday tickets are disappearing fast, and Games Done Quick is joining the show with a dedicated event.

Physical game collections could soon become a relic of the past. As publishers increasingly embrace digital-only releases, players are facing uncomfortable questions about ownership, preservation and what happens to their libraries when storefronts disappear.