The summer gaming season is heating up, and a new PlayStation Showcase is expected to drop in early June, right before Summer Game Fest. While Sony hasn’t officially confirmed the event, reliable insider Jeff Grubb has hinted that June 4th is the likely date. This strategic timing would mirror last year’s approach—dropping big announcements just before the industry’s major press and influencer gatherings.
Here’s everything we know so far and what fans can expect from the upcoming PlayStation event.
Expected Date and Timing
Jeff Grubb, who has accurately predicted previous Sony events, reports that the showcase will not be held in May like last year, but instead will happen in the first week of June. June 4th is the most likely date, just one day before the Summer Game Fest kickoff on June 5th. This allows Sony to show off new titles right before the press get hands-on experience during Game Fest.
Likely Game Announcements
Sony is rumored to be lining up several big titles for the event. While not all may appear if the event turns out to be a smaller State of Play, here are the most likely candidates:
| Game Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Death Stranding 2 | Final showcase expected before launch |
| Ghost of Tsushima 2 | Rumored full gameplay reveal |
| Marathon | Bungie’s PvP shooter, may get a new update |
| SOS by Housemarque | First gameplay reveal expected |
| Horizon Online | Long-awaited online title in the Horizon universe |
Sony usually focuses these events on games releasing in the near term, so most announcements will likely be for titles arriving in late 2025 or early 2026.
Death Stranding 2 and Ghost of Tsushima Sequel
Death Stranding 2 is expected to be one of the headline features. If it launches later this year, now would be the perfect time to push a final gameplay reveal. Ghost of Tsushima 2—possibly under the name Ghost of Yote—has long been rumored, and a gameplay preview could give the showcase a huge boost.
Naughty Dog’s Next Game
While unlikely to appear at this showcase, Naughty Dog is reportedly working on two games. One is Intergalactic, a new IP. The second is believed to be an Uncharted-related title. With Neil Druckmann producing and Sean Eskay directing, many believe it could be a Lost Legacy-style Uncharted spin-off. However, fans may need to wait until a later showcase for confirmation.
What About Marathon?
Bungie’s Marathon has been under fire lately due to an art controversy, but the project is still on track. Whether it will receive much attention at the showcase is uncertain, but a small update or teaser isn’t out of the question.
Horizon Online
Another wildcard is Horizon Online, which has been in development for seven years. A teaser could be dropped, but if this is a shorter State of Play instead of a full showcase, it may be saved for another event.
Sony’s Showcase Strategy
Last year, Sony used a smart reveal-then-preview method. They unveiled new games during their event, and then let journalists and YouTubers go hands-on with them during Game Fest. This built up buzz and media coverage fast. Expect a similar strategy this time around.
What to Expect
Here’s a quick summary of what fans might see:
- Death Stranding 2 – final push before launch
- Ghost of Tsushima 2 – full gameplay trailer
- SOS – gameplay reveal
- Marathon – update or trailer
- Horizon Online – possible teaser
If it’s a full showcase, we may see all of these. If it’s a shorter State of Play, Sony may focus on just the titles releasing soon.