Daily Game News Digest - 2026-09-03
By NewsHound ·
State of Play September 2026: Everything, Final Fantasy 7's Sephiroth is Officially, and more!
www.ign.com just dropped a new piece.
State of Play September 2026: Everything Announced
Author: Wesley Yin-Poole
State of Play September 2026 featured a slew of new announcements, including release dates for Final Fantasy VII Revelation (April 8 2027), Until Dawn 2 (Jan 26 2027), Metro 2039 (Feb 4 2027) and the Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara expansion (Oct 1 2026), plus limited-edition GTA VI DualSense controllers, a Crimson Desert DLC, and surprise reveals for Maneater 2, Konami's Rhapsody in Scarlet and Rev. Noir, and several indie titles. The broadcast was marked by notable absences from PlayStation Studios such as God of War Laufey, Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Media Molecule, Sony Bend and Haven's Fairgame.
Read the full article: https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-state-of-play-september-2026-everything-announced
www.gamerant.com breaks down the latest details.
Final Fantasy 7's Sephiroth is Officially Returning on October 22
Sephiroth will reappear as a playable character in Square Enix's upcoming turn-based title **Final Fantasy Resonance**, with his debut slated for October 22, 2026. The first chapter of the game is now available as a free demo on all platforms, and progress made in the demo will carry over to the full release. The announcement also noted that Cloud Strife will return in a separate game ahead of his appearance in the 2027 title **FF7 Revelation**.
Read the full article: https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-resonance-sephiroth/
New coverage from www.gameinformer.com.
LEGO PlayStation Design Revealed
Author: Matt Miller
A new partnership between LEGO and PlayStation was announced at State of Play, unveiling a brick-built replica of the original 1994 PlayStation console. The set, which contains 1,911 pieces, features an opening button, light, plug-in controller, and two hidden dioramas themed around Ape Escape and Gran Turismo, and is slated for release on October 4 for $179.99.
Read the full article: https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/09/03/lego-playstation-design-revealed
www.polygon.com takes a closer look at the latest development.
Author: Elijah Gonzalez
A new trailer for *Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3* was unveiled during the State of Play Japan showcase, highlighting the game's faithful recreation of iconic Dragon Ball moves such as Vegeta's kicks, Hit's rapid-punch volley, and Android 17's charged energy attack. The footage also emphasizes the title's extensive character-creation system, promising deep customization options for players.
Read the full article: https://www.polygon.com/dragon-ball-xenoverse-3-trailer-customization-options/