State of Play: Wolverine, God of War, Infamous—Here’s What to Expect on June 2 (Hype Incoming)
Wolverine’s sharpening his claws, Faye’s readying her axe, and Infamous might just rise from the grave. The June 2 State of Play is looking less like a summer pit stop and more like a stealth mini-Showcase.
Sony’s only officially confirmed one game for next Tuesday’s event: Marvel’s Wolverine, dropping September 15 on PS5, will kick off the hour-long stream. But recent leaks are painting a much wilder picture—think a God of War spin-off, dormant franchises roaring back to life, and major surprises like Hogwarts Legacy 2.
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What’s confirmed: Wolverine and the essential info
Mark your calendars: Tuesday, June 2 at 11pm French time, streaming on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels. A full hour—Sony’s go-to format for its most ambitious State of Play events. And leading the charge is Marvel’s Wolverine from Insomniac Games, set for a September 15 PS5 release and now entering full-on hype mode. Expect a meaty gameplay showcase, maybe even a peek at never-before-seen mechanics.
Beyond Logan, Sony’s got a roster of already-announced projects that could make an appearance. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, revealed at last year’s State of Play, drops August 6—perfect timing for a final spotlight and maybe some new character reveals. Horizon Hunters Gathering, the co-op spin-off from the Horizon saga, is also a likely contender. And in a cool twist, Sony’s even teamed up with select Alamo Drafthouse cinemas in the US to screen the event on the big screen—free entry, but you gotta buy something at the bar.
Rumors heating up: God of War Faye and Infamous
This is the leak lighting up the PlayStation community: a God of War spin-off starring Faye—Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother—could be about to drop. Insider NateTheHate2, whose PlayStation scoops are usually on point, shared some juicy details: the game would be set in the God of War universe, lean more into action than the Norse chapters, and is aiming for a first-half 2027 release.
rumors circulating that a God of War spin-off
— (@NateTheHate2) date
These details line up with hints dropped by Christopher Judge, the voice of Kratos, who recently teased he’s working on something with Santa Monica Studio. A Faye-led spin-off would let us dive into a whole new side of the saga’s Norse mythology, while giving Judge another shot at the role. And let’s not forget, Sony already pulled off a surprise God of War shadowdrop back in February—proof that this franchise is still a PlayStation powerhouse.
The other rumor making waves? Infamous could be coming back. Red Gaming Tech hints at an announcement during State of Play, though confidence isn’t as high as with God of War. New game, remaster, or just a re-release? No one’s sure. Sony usually saves its biggest first-party reveals for Showcases, not State of Play—so two major franchise announcements in one night would be a shocker… unless one’s a smaller-scale project.
Other possible reveals: GTA 6, Resident Evil, Rayman…
An hour’s a lot of airtime, and third-party studios are sure to get their moment. The big question on everyone’s mind: GTA 6. Sony’s got a marketing deal with Rockstar, and if GTA 6 is going to show up at a summer showcase, this is the place. But don’t get your hopes too high—this game doesn’t need any help making headlines, and there’s no guarantee it’ll show up Tuesday. Other rumors floating around:
- A Resident Evil announcement (new game, remake, or DLC for Resident Evil Requiem), though the rumor’s pretty thin
- A Rayman Origins remaster, whispered about in insider circles
- Hogwarts Legacy 2, possibly launching alongside the HBO series later this year… and remember, the first game was revealed at a State of Play too
- Leaks about Persona 6, with supposed first images making the rounds
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet from Naughty Dog, first shown at the 2024 Game Awards and radio silent ever since
- Fairgames, Haven Studios’ live-service shooter, still in the works despite some studio turbulence
Last year’s State of Play mixed blockbuster reveals with more under-the-radar projects, from Cairn to 007 First Light. Sony loves a good surprise, and the biggest announcements are often the ones nobody saw coming.
With Marvel’s Wolverine locked in as the headliner and rumors swirling about a Faye-centric God of War spin-off, this June 2 State of Play could easily be one of the summer’s most packed gaming events. We’ll know for sure Tuesday at 11pm—until then, the next three days are going to feel like an eternity.
