PlayStation held a State of Play presentation focused on Japanese studios and developers, surprising fans with a mid-November event despite expectations of a quiet lead-up to The Game Awards. The show was hosted by Yuki Kaji, known for voicing Hope in Final Fantasy 13.
If you hoped for news related to Final Fantasy 13, this was the right place to watch. For those who missed parts of the presentation or want a full recap, here is a summary of all announcements from the event on November 11.
"Just as we're all busy sinking tens of hours into Dragon Quest 1+2 HD2D Remake, today's State of Play kicked off with a reminder that before we know it, we'll have more reimagined Dragon Quest to play."
Yuki Kaji, famed for his role as Hope in Final Fantasy 13, guided viewers through the show, emphasizing the focus on Asian game developers and Japanese studios.
"A special State of Play that will exclusively feature games created in Japan and by developers from throughout Asia, hosted by none other than Yuki Kaji."
The presentation offered an exciting lineup of new game reveals and trailers, designed to energize fans ahead of the holiday season and The Game Awards.
Highlights included:
The State of Play confirmed PlayStation's commitment to diverse, regional content and sustained engagement throughout the year.
The November State of Play delivered exclusive news on Asian-developed games, highlighted by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, reaffirming PlayStation’s support for diverse studios and enriching its game lineup.