PlayStation’s State of Play 2026: What to expect, where to watch the stream in India and worldwide

The primary question on every gamer's mind is what to expect from State of Play this time around. Sony has explicitly stated the show will feature over an hour of content, significantly longer than the typical 30-to-40-minute format. While Marvel's Wolverine is the most anticipated first-party title, recent rumors from Insomniac Games suggest we might have to wait until "Spring 2026" for a full deep dive, though a short teaser remains a possibility.

What to Expect from Playstation's State of Play this year?

Key titles expected to make an appearance include:

• Marathon: Bungie’s extraction shooter currently slated for a March 5 launch.
• Saros: Housemarque's spiritual successor to Returnal, heading for an April 30 release.
• Resident Evil Requiem: With a release date of February 27, a final trailer and a potential public demo are highly anticipated.
• Horizon Hunters Gathering: Guerrilla's recently revealed co-op action game is expected to show off its tactical three-player gameplay.

Check Playstation's official post here:

When and Where to Watch Playstation's State of Play: India and Global Streaming Guide

The State of Play February 12 broadcast will be a unified global event, accessible to players regardless of their region. In India, the stream officially goes live early morning tomorrow, Friday, February 13, at 3:30 AM IST (technically crossing into February 13 for those on the East Coast of the US). For the rest of the world, the schedule is as follows:

• United States: 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET
• United Kingdom: 10:00 PM GMT
• Europe: 11:00 PM CEST
• Japan: 7:00 AM JST (February 13)

You can watch the show live on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Notably, the Twitch stream often runs a few seconds ahead of the YouTube broadcast, making it the preferred choice for those wanting to avoid "live chat spoilers".

Third-Party Gems and Rumored Surprises

Beyond the confirmed studios, the "rumor mill" is working overtime. Many insiders are pointing toward a potential reveal of Devil May Cry 6, marking the franchise's 25th anniversary. There are also whispers of a 2.5D God of War spin-off and the first footage from the third entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. Independent titles will also see significant airtime, with games like the wuxia action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero and the cartoon-inspired shooter Mouse P.I. For Hire potentially stealing the spotlight.

Co-Streaming and VOD Guidelines for Creators

For content creators looking to host watch parties, Sony has provided specific advice regarding co-streaming and video-on-demand (VOD). Because the broadcast may include copyrighted music that PlayStation does not control, licensing agreements could interfere with saved archives or reposted clips. Creators are advised to omit copyrighted music when creating recaps or segments to avoid automated copyright strikes on their channels.