Everything We Saw At PlayStation's Japan-Centric State Of Play

PlayStation held a 40-minute State of Play presentation focused on games developed in Japan and other Asian regions. Hosted by Japanese voice actor Yuki Kaji, the showcase was streamed entirely in Japanese with English subtitles available for international viewers.

Dragon Quest VII Remastered

The event opened with a new look at Dragon Quest VII Remastered. The trailer, which surprisingly featured English audio, revealed a story-driven reimagining built from the ground up. The game is set for release on February 5.

inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories

Following that, PlayStation introduced a management simulator titled inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories. In this game, players run a small convenience store, handle inventory, interact with customers, and gather collectible items from vending machines. It will launch in April 2026.

Coffee Talk Tokyo

The next entry in the beloved coffee shop social simulation series, Coffee Talk Tokyo, was also announced. Set in a stylized cyberpunk version of Tokyo, the game invites players to brew coffee and connect with a variety of characters. The release date is March 5.

BrokenLore Horror Series

The presentation concluded with the surprise reveal of two new installments in the BrokenLore horror franchise, continuing the series’ dark storytelling tradition.

“PlayStation’s Japan-focused showcase highlighted creativity and storytelling from some of the region’s most cherished studios.”

Author’s Summary: Sony’s Japan-themed State of Play spotlighted upcoming titles like Dragon Quest VII Remastered, inKONBINI, and Coffee Talk Tokyo, emphasizing creative voices from across Asia.

Kotaku — 2025-11-12