Key Highlights
- New games like BlazBlue Entropy Effect X and Coffee Talk Tokyo are set to launch in 2026.
- BrokenLore: Unfollow and Ascend bring new horror stories to PlayStation.
- Fate Trigger, a tactical hero shooter, begins early access in Q1 2026.
- Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi announced the Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack for December release.
New Games and Announcements at State of Play Japan
The November 2025 State of Play Japan session was packed with new game announcements, fresh trailers, and confirmed launch dates from major upcoming titles. This event showcased a diverse array of genres, from action-adventure to horror and racing.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, a roguelike spin-off of the BlazBlue series, is set to launch on February 12, 2026. Featuring 14 familiar characters from the series and a brand-new story, this game lets players craft their own playstyle through deep character build options. Pre-orders are now open.
Coffee Talk Tokyo
coffee Talk Tokyo launches on PS5 on March 5, 2026. Set in a cozy café in Tokyo, this narrative adventure allows players to step into the role of a barista who brews comforting cups of coffee and listens to the stories of both humans and yōkai descendants who visit the café.
Fate Trigger
Fate Trigger, a next-generation tactical hero shooter, begins early access in Q1 2026. Two new heroes join the roster: Fari, an attacker who creates clones, and TaTa, a defender with mini-turrets. A new map, Pale Blight Outpost, has also been revealed.
Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack
Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo Series Producer, announced the release of the Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack in December 2025. This paid add-on introduces a new game mode packed with authentic motorsport challenges including 24-hour endurance racing and full race weekends.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, launching on February 5, 2026, adds a new episode where you reunite with an adult Keifa in a new area and team up with him once again. New details for the major DLC Visions of Four Heroes for Dynasty Warriors: Origins have also been revealed.
Super Robot Wars Y
The release date for Super Robot Wars Y’s first collaboration DLC, DLC Pack 1, is set for November 20, 2025. This update features crossover content from Galactic Whirlwind Bryger, The Big O, and Fūto PI: Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull.
No Sleep for Kaname Date
From AI: The Somnium Files is set to launch on February 26, 2026. Special Investigator Kaname Date and his AI partner Aiba join forces in a case involving the kidnapping of a net idol, Iris.
New Releases and Trailers
Several games received new trailers and release dates during today’s State of Play Japan session. These include BrokenLore: Unfollow, which has a January 16, 2026, release date; BrokenLore: Ascend, set for the same month in Tokyo with climbing elements; Damon & Baby, launching early 2026; Digimon Story Time Stranger’s first Season Pass DLC, Alternate Dimension, arriving this winter; and Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, available on March 12, 2026.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse
A new trailer for Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse was revealed. This 2D roguelike game launches on March 5, 2026, with pre-orders available today. Yasuomi Sakai, Producer at Pocketpair, discussed the boss battles in an interview.
No Sleep for Kaname Date
From AI: The Somnium Files is set to launch on February 26, 2026, with enhanced visuals on PlayStation 5 that bring every moment of the investigation to life. Players will join Special Investigator Kaname Date and his AI partner Aiba in pursuing a case involving the kidnapping of a net idol, Iris.
Create Your Own Adventure
Once Upon a Katamari adds new content with the Katamari Dance Dance Remix Pack, featuring five fresh remix tracks and custom costumes. Another pack, the Katamari Neo Remix Pack, will follow in winter 2026. Sonic the Hedgehog speeds into Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac on November 19 (PT) / November 20 (JST), bringing brand-new stages inspired by Sonic’s world.
Fantasy and Adventure
Super Robot Wars Y’s first collaboration DLC, DLC Pack 1, launches on November 20, 2025. This update features crossover content from Galactic Whirlwind Bryger, The Big O, and Fūto PI: Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull. Additionally, Tokyo Xtreme Racer returns to PlayStation after 20 years, launching on PS5 on February 26 (JST).
New Releases and Updates
The RPG Wandering Sword will launch on May 28, 2026, with pre-orders starting today. Set in ancient China, it features dual battle modes, twenty endings shaped by your choices, and a full Japanese voiceover by an all-Japanese cast.
Hardware and Monitor Updates
Sony Interactive Entertainment is set to release the PlayStation 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook. It delivers stunning visuals from the latest PS5 games to your desktop, featuring a Quad High Definition (QHD) IPS display up to 2560 x 1440 resolution, High Dynamic Range support, VRR support and refresh rates of up to 120 Hz on PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles.
The State of Play Japan session demonstrated the exciting lineup of upcoming titles for PlayStation. From action-adventure games like BlazBlue Entropy Effect X and Coffee Talk Tokyo to horror stories like BrokenLore: Unfollow, there is something for every gamer. As 2026 approaches, players can look forward to a range of new experiences on the PlayStation platform.
