Sony’s September State of Play Has One Essential Final Fantasy VII Slot
PlayStation has turned its September showcase into a two-part programming block rather than a single presentation, which matters because the one named game sits at the end of the global broadcast — not within the Japan-focused follow-up. Anyone watching primarily for Square Enix’s next Final Fantasy VII entry should prioritize the first stream and stay through its closing segment.
The main State of Play starts on Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 a.m. PT, 9:00 a.m. ET, 3:00 p.m. CEST, and 10:00 p.m. JST. It will stream on YouTube and Twitch, with TikTok also listed for the State of Play livestream. Sony has not provided a runtime, so there is no reliable point at which viewers can safely tune in late for the finale. A 15-minute pre-show begins at 5:45 a.m. PT / 8:45 a.m. ET for viewers following IGN’s coverage.
The global presentation will include updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners. Its sole specifically confirmed game is Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which Sony says will receive an extended look at its “vast world.” That wording establishes a more substantial segment than a short trailer, but it does not confirm gameplay duration, a release date, platforms beyond PlayStation 5, a demo, or preorder details. Those remain the practical details to watch for during Square Enix’s appearance.
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State of Play Japan begins immediately after the main show, with no stated break. Hosted in Japanese by Yuki Kaji and carrying English subtitles, it shifts the focus to upcoming projects from Japanese and Asian developers, including new gameplay and announcements. The main presentation is hosted in English with Japanese subtitles. Sony has not named additional individual games for either program in advance, making the Japan stream the broader discovery slot rather than a schedule built around known headliners.
Watch the main State of Play first for the confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation finale, then keep the stream running for State of Play Japan’s unannounced Japan and Asia slate.