PlayStation’s State of Play Japan: every announcement, start times, and the biggest trailers

PlayStation’s special State of Play Japan showcase ran for just over 40 minutes today, spotlighting new titles and updates from Japan and across Asia. Hosted in Japanese with English subtitles, the broadcast mixed fresh reveals, release dates, and DLC teases—plus a few surprise classics returning on PS5.

When it streamed (global times)

• US: 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET (Tuesday, Nov. 11)

• UK: 10:00 p.m. GMT (Tuesday, Nov. 11)

• Europe: 11:00 p.m. CET (Tuesday, Nov. 11)

• Japan: 7:00 a.m. JST (Wednesday, Nov. 12)

Headline reveals & release dates

• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined — A full remake of the classic RPG with an updated look and battle presentation. Release date: Feb. 5, 2026.

• Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly (Remake) — The celebrated horror entry returns with modern visuals and controls. Release date: Mar. 12.

• Tokyo Xtreme Racer (new entry) — The street-racing series roars back to PlayStation after a two-decade hiatus. Release date: Feb. 26.

• Coffee Talk Tokyo — A stylish, dialogue-driven spin on the coffeehouse series set in Tokyo. Release date: Mar. 5.

• InKonbini: One Store, Many Stories — A cozy “run-your-shop” life sim about managing a Japanese corner store. Release window: April.

• Brokenlore: Unfollow and Brokenlore: Ascend — Twin horror projects, with Unfollow hitting January and Ascend slated for Summer 2026.

• No Sleep for Kaname Date (AI: The Somnium Files) — The latest entry heads to PS4/PS5 with a Feb. 26 launch.

Fighters, betas, and live-service beats

• Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (Arc System Works) — Show segment confirmed a second PS5 closed beta running Dec. 5–7, a look at the X-Mansion stage, and roster updates including Spider-Man and Ghost Rider for testing.

• Bandai Namco DLC block — A rapid-fire sizzle teased incoming content for multiple titles, including Once Upon a Katamari Damacy, Pac-Man World Re-PAC 2, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and Super Robot Wars Y.

Ongoing games and updates

• Gran Turismo 7 — Power Pack (December): Additional events and cars join the previously announced SPEC III update, highlighted by a 24-hour endurance feature arriving this holiday.

• Indies from Asia: The show threaded in smaller reveals from studios across the region—slice-of-life sims, narrative adventures, and stylized action games—underscoring the event’s regional focus.

Quick schedule table

Dates and availability can shift; regional timing may vary.

Big takeaways

1. Classic revivals with firm dates — The RPG and horror pillars (Dragon Quest, Fatal Frame) anchored the show with concrete 2026/early-year launches.

2. Fighting game momentum — A December beta and new stage details keep Marvel Tokon in the conversation heading into tournament season.

3. Street-racing nostalgia returns — A Tokyo Xtreme Racer comeback gives PS5 a niche, high-culture racer to complement sim and arcade heavyweights.

4. Regional variety — From cozy sims to moody horror, the slate highlights Japan/Asia’s range beyond tentpoles.

What to watch next

• Demo drops & beta sign-ups: Expect storefront pages and social posts to open registrations for the December fighter beta and early demos for indies.

• Localization notes: Several titles will clarify subtitle and voice options over the coming weeks.

• Winter showcases: Individual publishers often follow State of Play with deeper dives—look for combat breakdowns, photo mode features, and collector’s editions before year’s end.

If you missed it live, highlight reels should surface shortly; otherwise, mark the dates above—early 2026 just got a lot busier on PS5.