Summary
After a series of rumors, the next State of Play forPlayStationhas officially been confirmed by Sony, meaning potentially big updates are on the way. Now that thePlayStationshowcase is confirmed, adjacent game rumors may be proven to be true or false once the event premieres.
There will officially bea PlayStation State of Play showcasebroadcast live on September 24. This update arrives after speculation began back in August. Since then, insiders like Jeff Grubb have claimed that Sony is aiming for a late September date, which is now a fact. Due to these rumors, many fans and insiders have been speculating about what the subjects of the event will be. Sony has confirmed over 20 titles will be present, and if rumors are accurate, some of those will be remasters. As the impending State of Play draws closer, there are a few specific titles that have been mentioned.
Sony has confirmed over 20 titles will be present, and if rumors are accurate, some of those will be remasters.
Rumored PlayStation Exclusive Remasters
1. Horizon Zero Dawn
This rumor popped up whena leakedHorizon Zero Dawnrating appeared on the ESRB website, immediately reigniting conversation about a remaster of the PlayStation exclusive. Rumors of aHorizon Zero Dawnremaster have been prevalent for quite some time, but the leak and the impending State of Play have given more weight to the speculation. As one of PlayStation’s more recent IPs, theHorizonfranchise has been a huge success for Sony, making aHorizon Zero Dawnremaster for PS5 seem the most likely.
However, there are even further rumors thatHorizon Zero Dawnisn’t the only remaster on the roster.An “even less exciting” PS5 remasterhas been a major talking point leading up to this State of Play, causing many to wonder what it could be.
2. Days Gone
Despite initially not being a huge success for Sony,Days Gonehas become somewhat of a cult classic. AlthoughaDays GonePS5 remaster would stingfor the fans who have been calling for Sony to greenlight a sequel, a remaster would be a promising sign that the company is potentially changing its view of the open world zombie survival title. Employees of developer Bend Studio have stated in the past that a sequel toDays Goneis highly unlikely. However, after the game’s cameo inAstro Bot, Sony could be ready to give the game another try with a remaster.
Potential “Less Exciting” Remasters
Horizon Zero DawnandDays Gonehave been at the forefront of these PS5 remaster rumors, but the aforementioned “less exciting” remaster has been the biggest mystery of all. Of course, this could still be referring toDays Gone, but the game’s cult following makes the labeling of being “less exciting” feel inaccurate, since many fans would likely be thrilled.The Order: 1886,Detroit: Become Human, andGravity Rush 2have been the main contenders among speculative fans. Although this is a great trio of games, it would be understandable to label them as not as thrilling asthe likes ofHorizon Zero Dawn.
Sony’s State of Play broadcasts on YouTube and Twitch on September 24 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET | September 25 12am CEST / 7am JST.
Sony Gearing Up For PlayStation’s Mysterious Future
Potentially Going Back to the Drawing Board
This year has been a bit of a rocky journey for Sony and PlayStation. After the failure ofConcordand the backlash about the PS5 Pro’s $700 price tag, the future roadmap for the company and console is unknown. Following reports thatSony viewedConcordas the future of PlayStation, it’s likely that the company is going back to the drawing board. This State of Play could set the tone for PlayStation moving forward, which makes it that much more intriguing.
The success ofAstro Bothas been a high point for PlayStation this year.
With over 20 titles to look forward to at this State of Play, there could be a lot of great news waiting in the wings. Whether the news revolves around remasters or fresh projects, getting a glimpse into the future of PlayStation is exciting.
PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is the mid-generation evolution of the PS5, one that comes with an improved GPU and 2TB of storage space. The graphics card is advertised to offer 67% more compute units than the base PS5, along with 28% faster memory. The PS5 Pro also uses AI to offer an enhanced resolution for 4K TV and Advanced Ray Tracing.The console does not come with a disc drive or a vertical stand, both of which are sold separately.
