The June 2026 State of Play has officially become the most-watched showcase in State of Play history, drawing more than 3 million Peak Viewers, according to Streams Charts. The presentation set all-time highs across all key viewership metrics, fueled by high-profile announcements and a massive wave of community co-streamers.
State of Play 2026 June: viewership statistics
The Summer 2026 State of Play broadcasts generated over 4.4 million Hours Watched, while average viewership increased by 25.5% compared to last year. The event also reached a new high for creator participation, with more streaming channels co-broadcasting the presentation than ever before.
YouTube was the primary driver of this growth, remaining State of Play’s leading platform and generating twice as much watch time as Twitch. Kick also posted strong gains, doubling its audience compared to last year’s showcase.
Most popular State of Play events by Peak Viewers
The official PlayStation YouTube channel led the way as the event’s top individual broadcast. It drew a peak audience of 848.7K viewers during the showcase, setting an all-time record in the channel’s history.
Popular streamers and content creators also covered the event live. The June 2026 State of Play was co-streamed by top-tier creators including Zack “zackrawrr” Hoyt, Rubén “Rubius” Doblas, Félix “xQc” Lengyel, and Emily “Emiru” Schunk, among others.
State of Play 2026 (June): key announcements
In total, roughly 20 games were featured during the June 2026 State of Play. The lineup included a mix of new reveals, major updates, and PlayStation console ports for existing titles, including Dune: Awakening. Below is a roundup of the showcase’s biggest announcements and trailers.
Marvel's Wolverine
The game follows Logan in a brutal, blood-soaked action-adventure from Insomniac Games. Unlike the studio’s Spider-Man series, Marvel’s Wolverine appears to be built around a more linear structure. The latest gameplay trailer highlighted gritty, dismemberment-heavy combat and confirmed appearances from other iconic mutants, including Jean Grey and Sabretooth.
Release date: September 15, 2026.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
A full-scale modern remake of Lara Croft’s original classic adventure from Crystal Dynamics. The developers have replaced the outdated tank controls with more fluid modern mechanics and significantly upgraded the visuals, while preserving the atmospheric exploration of ancient ruins and the search for the remnants of Atlantis.
Release date: February 12, 2027.
Silent Hill: Townfall
A psychological horror game developed by No Code and published by Annapurna Interactive, expanding the Silent Hill universe. The game promises to immerse players in psychological horror through a twisted, mysterious narrative designed to keep them on edge until the final credits.
Release date: September 24, 2026.
Control Resonant
A new chapter in the Remedy Connected Universe, with the showcase revealing more narrative details. The story continues to explore anomalous phenomena within the Federal Bureau of Control, as mysterious signals and resonances threaten reality itself. Players can expect Remedy’s signature blend of supernatural mystery, psychological tension, and reality-bending storytelling.
Release date: September 24, 2026.
Until Dawn 2
An unexpected sequel to the cult-classic interactive horror game, this time developed by Firesprite. The plot centers on a group of ghost hunters who travel to an abandoned island resort. Their routine investigation quickly turns into a fight for survival when a ruthless, classic slasher-style killer begins hunting them down.
Release date: 2027.
God of War Laufey
One of the showcase’s biggest announcements came from Santa Monica Studio. God of War Laufey serves as a spin-off/prequel to the Norse saga, shifting the spotlight from Kratos to his late wife, Laufey, also known as Faye. The story begins immediately after her death, as Faye finds herself in the afterlife and must confront gods from various mythologies who are displeased by her arrival. One of her companions shown in the trailer is a quirky, talking gelatinous cube named Frank.
Release date: In development (no exact date announced yet).
Notably, several major projects shown during the broadcast are slated for September 2026. Developers appear to be aiming for earlier launch windows to avoid direct competition with Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for release later in 2026. Stay on top of the gaming release calendar with Streams Charts.
