Sony's 2025 Summer State of Play Sets New Viewing Record

The recent PlayStation State of Play event set a new record with over 2.2 million live viewers, making it the most-watched installment in the series history. The showcase revealed several exciting projects, including 007 First Light, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. While the event predominantly showcased titles from third-party developers such as Capcom and Square Enix, it notably had a mature focus, appealing to dedicated gamers with a lineup of action-packed games. This popularity places this State of Play as the third most popular gaming livestream of 2025, only behind two Nintendo Direct presentations, which have historically drawn massive audiences.

The key announcements included new trailers and insights for games such as 007 First Light, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Romeo is a Dead Man, and Silent Hill f. These reveals focused on third-party collaborations, emphasizing a variety of action games set for future release.

The PlayStation State of Play series has become a significant platform for game reveals since its inception, often providing gamers with first looks at both anticipated titles and indie projects. This year, the event's focus on third-party partnerships highlights the growing collaboration between Sony and various game developers, particularly from Japan, signaling a shift in the types of experiences being offered on the PlayStation platform.