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WIZDOM ACADEMY LAUNCHES ON KICKSTARTER TO FUND ITS PATH TO V1.0

Self-published Franco-Swiss co-production asks its community to help fund the road to full release, with the first stretch goal already confirmed.

Le Bouveret, Switzerland / La Réunion, France, September 1, 2026.  Wizdom Academy, developed between the Indian Ocean and continental Europe by French studio Lake On Fire and Swiss studio Kipwak Studio, today launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund the work still ahead of its V1.0 release. Self-published and co-produced from the start, the campaign is live now with a funding goal of 10,000 CHF and runs for 30 days.

What is Wizdom Academy?

Wizdom Academy is a 3D builder management sim where you take on the role of Headmaster of your own wizarding school. Design every room, recruit students from across the world, send professors on expeditions, and keep your school running through mana droughts, staff drama and rival academies.

With over 100 unique student traits, more than 50 Destinies to unlock, and a comprehensive tech tree, every playthrough produces a different academy. Students return to study, grow with your decisions, and the best graduates stay on as teachers, shaping the next generation in your own image.

The game has been in Early Access on Steam since April 2025 and has shipped six major updates, with the most recent overhauling classrooms, student progression, staff dynamics and late game content. Full release, V1.0, is targeted for Q4 this year.

“We built Wizdom Academy without a publisher, without shortcuts and without waiting for anyone’s permission,” said Guillaume Mezino, CEO and founder of Kipwak Studio. “Nearly 70,000 people have already wishlisted this game, and our community has grown to close to 100,000 people who believe in what we are building. This campaign is not about starting from zero. It is about finishing what we started, and doing it right.”

Wizdom Academy was the first project to secure backing from Swiss institutions CCF and PRISM. It also secured support from the Réunion Region, home of Lake On Fire, and its Franco-Swiss co-production structure is one of the first of its kind. That institutional backing, combined with active Early Access revenue, underpins the campaign: funds raised will go toward new content and features, marketing and visibility, a planned console port, and final polish ahead of the full V1.0 release.

The team is also open about where the game stands today. Wizdom Academy currently holds a Mixed rating on Steam, a reflection of its early launch. Since then, the team says it has reworked core systems based on player feedback, and points to a free demo on Steam as an invitation for anyone, backers or press, to judge the current state of the game for themselves.

The campaign’s first stretch goal has already been confirmed: at 20,000 CHF, Wizdom Academy will receive full modding tools and Steam Workshop integration. Additional stretch goals will be revealed as the campaign progresses.

Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1043390159/wizdom-academy-build-and-manage-your-wizarding-school
Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2668000/Wizdom_Academy/

Key Facts

  • Campaign: Kickstarter, live now, 30-day duration
  • Funding goal: 10,000 CHF
  • Platform: PC via Steam Early Access now, console port planned pending campaign success
  • First stretch goal: Modding support and full Steam Workshop integration at 20,000 CHF
  • Reward tiers: Novice (10 CHF) through Mighty Headmaster (750 CHF), digital only
  • Top-tier backers receive an invitation to the V1.0 launch party (travel and accommodation not included)
  • Demo: Free on Steam
  • Full release (V1.0): Targeted Q4 2026

About Wizdom Academy

Wizdom Academy is a 3D wizard school management sim, available now in Early Access on Steam. It is a Franco-Swiss co-production between Kipwak Studio and Lake On Fire, supported by CCF and PRISM in Switzerland, the Réunion Region (France), and co-funded by FEDER (European Union). 

About Lake On Fire
Lake On Fire is an independent game studio based in La Réunion, France.

About Kipwak Studio
Kipwak Studio is a Swiss independent game studio based in Le Bouveret, Switzerland.

Silver Lining Interactive Named Global Publisher for the Vibrant SRPG ‘STARDUST: Wish of Witch’ 

Macclesfield, UK – 1 September 2026 – Silver Lining Interactive is proud to announce that it is partnering with studio Kniv Studio Co., Ltd. to publish the vibrant pixel-art, turn-based SRPG that reimagines the charm of classic strategy: STARDUST: Wish of Witch. Players can buy STARDUST now on Steam, with more announcements coming!

“Partnering with the incredibly talented team at Kniv Studio is an absolute privilege,” said Luke Keighran, Managing Director of Silver Lining Interactive. “STARDUST is a great blend of classic strategy nostalgia and fresh dynamic combat experience that tactics fans are going to fall in love with. We can’t wait for players to jump in and experience Star and Yu’s story for themselves.” 

A Journey Across the Stars
Weave your way through story-driven adventure, dynamic battlefields, card-based combat systems, anime-inspired cutscenes. What starts as routine requests at the local adventurer’s guild quickly spirals into a sweeping journey as mysterious factions clash over a wish-granting star. Follow Star, a justice-driven warrior with dreams of becoming a hero, and her quiet mage friend, Yu, as they get pulled into a world of forgotten magic and myth.

Experiences That Resonate
Silver Lining Interactive continues to solidify its reputation as a powerhouse publishing partner for hard-hitting, memorable experiences across every genre. From acclaimed titles like Spirit of the North 2 and the console release of Outbound, to a stacked upcoming lineup featuring The Road of Dust and Sorrow, The Witch’s Bakery, Hounded, and Quite A Ride, Silver Lining consistently supports games that captivate players worldwide. The recent announcement of Mr Trippy alone shattered expectations by gathering over 25,000 wishlists in its very first week, proving the publisher’s keen eye for standout indie hits.

About Silver Lining Interactive 

Silver Lining Interactive is a collaborative video games publishing house based in the North of England. Founded by seasoned industry professionals with one goal: make games publishing feel like a partnership. With a passion for fostering creative talent and great games, the team is committed to bringing innovative, high-quality games to players worldwide, physically and digitally.

About Kniv Studio

Kniv Studio Co., Ltd. is an independent game studio based in South Korea, founded in 2022 by Jonghyun Hong. Guided by its motto “A Voyage Toward Sharp Fun,” the studio creates stories anyone can love, pursuing distinctive direction alongside carefully crafted gameplay systems. Its debut title, the pixel-art SRPG STARDUST: Wish of Witch, launched on Steam in May 2026 and has since added the free story DLC “Sword of Judgment.” The studio is currently developing its next title, Highroller Penny. For more information, visit https://kniv.studio/ and follow @knivstudio on X and YouTube.

Stacklands devs launch autobattler where your card deck fights for you – Grail!

Indie dev Tijmen Tio (one part of Dutch indie collective Sokpop, the team behind Stacklands and Grunn) has launched his fantasy deckbuilder Grail! 

Grail is a fast-paced autobattler where your card deck fights for you! Find synergies, craft a killer deck, then sit back and watch the action unfold. The demo was already a hit, with 150+ ‘Very positive’ reviews. Now the full game is available to try on PC!

About the game

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but there’s a Grail to reach and battles to win before you sleep…

From indie collective Sokpop (Stacklands, Grunn) comes Grail, a fantasy deckbuilder where your deck fights for you! Travel through the woods, upgrading your deck, finding synergies and sharpening your strategy. Take on foes in pitched card battles that play out automatically before your eyes. At the end of each day you’ll test your deck building prowess against another player. Stack wins together and climb your way from lowly blade-for-hire to a master of the auto-battling arts!

Features:

  • A fast-paced but relaxing deckbuilding x autobattler experience
  • Hundreds of cards to combine in your own unique combinations
  • Battle against other player’s decks and climb your way through the ranks
  • Charming, hand-drawn artwork

About the Developers:

Tijmen Tio is an indie game developer based in Utrecht, The Netherlands. As part of indie game collective Sokpop, he’s worked on over 100 games and released hits including Stacklands, Simmiland, and Bamboo Heart! He’s now working on Grail, a fast-paced, autobattling deckbuilder.

Award-Winning Space Adventure EVERSPACE 2 Final Update Brings Steam Deck Verification and Console Optimization

In addition to Steam Deck verification, a final technical update for EVERSPACE 2 brings optimizations and bug fixes across PC and console platforms.

Hamburg, Germany – September 1, 2026 — In the wake of a recent Nintendo Switch 2 release, ROCKFISH Games caps off the eight year EVERSPACE 2 project by releasing a technical update across PC, XBOX, and PlayStation platforms. In addition to Steam Deck Verification, this free final update brings optimizations, community-requested bug fixes, and minor features to all versions of EVERSPACE 2. A special Steam sale is live with discounts across the franchise to celebrate the update’s release.

“This technical update caps off an eight year journey with EVERSPACE 2. Our vision for an open world spaceship action RPG began alongside the founding of our studio more than a decade ago and was realized in this ambitious project,” said ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade. “This has been a wild ride and we appreciate all the space fans who have come along for this journey. Thank you to every EVERSPACE 2 player out there who has enjoyed our game, left a review, shared the demo, and encouraged us to keep going.”

Today’s update includes optimizations, bug-fixes, and quality-of-life features developed during the Switch 2 port that benefit all platforms. Performance on Xbox Series S in particular has been improved. New handheld-specific UI updates improve readability on Steam Deck stepping the game towards Steam Deck Verified status. 

“The team here at ROCKFISH is turning their attention back to the future. Barring potential hotfixes and a few console-specific changes, this will be the final update for EVERSPACE 2,” said Schade. “We’re not done telling stories in the EVERSPACE universe or creating awesome action-packed space adventures. While it will be some time before we can reveal anything about our new game, I can’t wait to show our community of space game fans the incredibly exciting things we’ve been working on.” 

EVERSPACE 2 is fully voiced in English and German and currently localized in thirteen languages, including English, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish. 

The ROCKFISH Games team is a recent recipient of an eight million euro grant from the German Government to develop a new title within the EVERSPACE franchise. The final EVERSPACE 2 expansion, EVERSPACE 2: Wrath of the Ancients, won Best Audio at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis.

Follow EVERSPACE 2 on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, X, and YouTube for news on series titles and future development. Join the community Discord for the latest development news. Every second Friday, the ROCKFISH Games team shows off content from their latest EVERSPACE 2 dev build on the ROCKFISH Games Twitch and YouTube channel from 8 pm to 10 pm CEST / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST. Viewers are encouraged to bring their EVERSPACE questions to ask the dev team.

About ROCKFISH Games GmbH

ROCKFISH Games is a Hamburg-based independent game studio specializing in cutting-edge space action RPGs for PC and consoles. Industry veterans Michael Schade and Christian Lohr founded ROCKFISH Games to create a new breed of adrenaline-filled adventures for space action and exploration fans through their acclaimed EVERSPACE IP. After spending over two decades as joint entrepreneurs in the 3D graphics and mobile gaming space, Schade and Lohr built ROCKFISH Games from the ground up alongside their former team of veteran talents to the current studio of 30 game developers and community experts from across the industry over the past ten years.

Biggest football esports season to date to reach its climax at FIFAe Finals 2026 in Jeddah this October

  • FIFAe Finals 2026 set to take place from 16 to 25 October in Jeddah
  • Newly created Champions Weekend to enhance most important matches of the year
  • Over 120 nations entered road to showpiece leading up to five FIFAe Continental Championships in Malaysia, Brazil, Morocco, Mexico and Portugal

The FIFAe Finals is heading to Jeddah for the first time, with this year’s edition set to bring together some of the standout names in the football esports world after a record-breaking qualification journey involving more than 120 nations.

Taking place at the Abadi Al Johar Arena from 16 to 25 October, the event is set to be a landmark in Jeddah’s esports history as a spectacular celebration of football esports, gaming and entertainment spanning two weeks.

Across the console and mobile versions of eFootball™, and Rocket League, participants will vie for the iconic FIFAe World Cup™ Trophy, the greatest symbol of national pride in football esports. This will provide a fitting finale following one of the largest nation-based esports competition series in history, including five in-person FIFAe Continental Championships – the last of which is currently under way – ultimately serving to determine the nations that will represent each region at the showpiece in Jeddah. Further information about these events is available here.

The FIFAe Finals 2026 will be contested by each 12 national teams in the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball™ console and mobile and by 16 in the Rocket League competition. The eFootball™ action will kick off the proceedings from 16 to 18 October, with Rocket League entering the stage from 20 to 21 October, before the Champions Weekend brings the tournaments to their conclusion from 23 to 25 October. The world-class infrastructure and foundations established by the Saudi Esports Federation over the last few years will now serve as a platform for the event to build on.

Making its debut this year, the Champions Weekend will redefine the closing chapter of the FIFAe Finals. From 23 to 25 October, the year’s most decisive matches will step into a spotlight of their own in a setting designed to bring fans closer to the moment that the entire year has been leading up to. This is where the journeys of over 120 nations will culminate and where fans will gather to witness history being made as three world champions are crowned in Jeddah.

Further details on event programming and ticketing will be announced in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to FIFA.GG and other official FIFAe channels for updates.

The draws for the competitions will take place after the conclusion of the FIFAe Continental Championships.

KOEI TECMO OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: COMPLETE EDITION REMASTERED FOR NINTENDO SWITCH 2!

Prepare to dive into the intense Musou action.

Hertfordshire, 1st September 2026 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Omega Force invite players to prepare for thrilling Musou action with the opening of Nintendo Switch™ 2 pre-orders on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store for DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, scheduled to release on 1st October 2026.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, which will combine all content from the original DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 game as well as its expansion, DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Xtreme Legends, will enable fans to experience the revival of this iconic title with refined graphics and controls, as well as new features and scenarios. Fans will battle alongside familiar faces, as over 40 officers from the original roster make their return. Key features of the original game can be experienced, such as True Musou Attacks and two-player co-op, alongside brand-new features. Challenging new scenarios featuring numerous officers will also be added to allow fans to engage in an enhanced tactical experience unique to DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered.

Fans can now pre-order the digital standard edition on Nintendo Switch™ 2 from the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store. In addition to the standard edition, players can also pre-order DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered Digital Deluxe Edition which includes the base game, as well as premium bonus content: 42 weapons*, Six Secret Teachings, Wind Scroll and Tiger Amulet, Officer Concept Art Collection, and a set of 42 retro costumes based on the original title.

Everyone who pre-orders the game before 30th September 2026 will receive the “Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle” pre-order bonus item**.

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered, now available to pre-order on Nintendo Switch™ 2, as well as PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC Windows via Steam®, is currently in development and scheduled to release 1st October 2026.

* These weapons can also be used for fusion. ** Please be aware that the bonuses may become available for purchase or for free as add-on content for this title at a later date.

ABOUT DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 AND DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 Xtreme Legends

DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a remaster of one of the most beloved titles in the DYNASTY WARRIORS series. The title will include all content from the original DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 game as well as the DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Xtreme Legends expansion in a striking modern revival, allowing fans to relive the intense action of the titles that laid the foundation for the entire series. Featuring 1 vs. 1,000 combat on vast battlefields, DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 was the first game in the franchise to incorporate mechanics that would become an integral part of the series such as True Musou Attacks, two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. The DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Xtreme Legends expansion allowed players to experience new scenarios for a selection of officers including Lu Bu, Meng Huo and Yuan Shao. The game also included bodyguard customisation, new weapons, and four new challenge modes to enhance player experience.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO is best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ WARRIORS series, the fan-favourite NINJA GAIDEN and fighting entertainment series DEAD OR ALIVE. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), KOEI TECMO has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of Gust, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com 

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Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars keeps the mission alive this autumn

Pre-orders coming soon, wishlist now!

Discover an untold chapter of the Hail Mary mission! Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, a mixed reality experience expanding Andy Weir’s bestselling sci-fi universe into immersive interactive entertainment, is coming autumn 2026 on mixed reality and VR platforms.

This news is also accompanied by a brand new trailer, ahead of pre-orders on PICO and Meta Quest 3/3S coming very soon.

Step into the role of Ryland Grace in an original chapter of the Hail Mary mission, experiencing humanity’s last hope firsthand as deep space grows increasingly uncertain around them. As this mixed-reality experience blends your own physical environment with the Hail Mary itself, you’ll diagnose problems, improvise solutions and push the limits of science and engineering to keep the mission alive.

“Playing Rocky again for the game has been really special. Fans will be able to step inside the world of Project Hail Mary, interact with Rocky using the same character model from the film, and experience a completely new part of his journey with Grace. It is as close as you can get to the cinematic experience, but this time you are inside it.”  

Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars globally launches this autumn on PICO, Android XR and Meta Quest 3/3S. Wishlist today and you can sign up for a review code now, so please get in touch if you’re interested!

About the game

Ryland Grace and his friend and crewmate Rocky must work together in the face of disaster to keep the Hail Mary intact and bring their world-saving cargo to Eridani — Rocky’s home planet, and Grace’s new home.

Step into the role of Ryland Grace in an untold chapter of the Hail Mary mission, experiencing humanity’s last hope firsthand as deep space grows increasingly uncertain around them. As this mixed-reality experience blends your own physical environment with the Hail Mary itself, you’ll diagnose problems, improvise solutions and push the limits of science and engineering to keep the mission alive.

Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars is an interactive mixed-reality adventure about trust, communication and the first true friendship between species, revealing an intimate new perspective within the cinematic world shaped by filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, based on Andy Weir’s bestselling sci-fi novel.

Features:

  • Work alongside Rocky to keep the mission alive
  • Experience a new, untold chapter of the Hail Mary’s story, created specifically for mixed reality
  • Diagnose failing systems, and improvise scientific solutions
  • Manage your ship and its precious cargo as you travel through the stars
  • Experience humanity’s last hope firsthand

About Maze Theory

Maze Theory is an award-winning London-based immersive entertainment studio, dedicated to redefining storytelling since its inception in 2018. Previously known for releasing Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom, Infinite Inside, Dr. Who: The Edge of Time and Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, its upcoming title Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars will launch in autumn 2026.

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Here We Mow Again…! Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Launches September 23 on PC, PS5 & XBOX Series X|S

Play the game at PAX West this weekend and recreate the cover art with an exclusive photo opportunity

Liverpool, UK – September 1, 2026 – Head to the USA to grow your own business in Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, the sequel to the original fan-favourite mowing sim played by over 3 million players, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S on September 23rd.

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 – Release Date Reveal Trailer:

Begin a whole new career in the world of lawncare, using a range of licensed, real-world equipment to go with the mow in a relaxing and rewarding business sim. Take on assignments across the USA, from suburban lawn mowing tasks to commercial groundskeeping jobs, and run your business from the new fully-explorable HQ, where players can set up contracts, hire employees, and maintain and expand their fleet of equipment.

Discover cutting-edge new grass technology, rebuilt from the ground-up for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 to include millions of blades of grass at each location. Featuring a more natural, lifelike appearance, variations in grass height and tuftiness make mowing even more intuitive, giving a clearer indication of lawn thickness and how to approach each section in cut height and speed.

Experience unbe-leaf-able new leaf blower gameplay with the all-new leaf clearance contracts. Blow around thousands of leaves at once, collecting and capturing them all to leave each location spotless. 

Keep mowing fresh with changes to the game world when revisiting locations. One visit to a suburban house may see a new flower bed appear, while the addition of a flagpole or outdoor pool may bring additional challenges during the next; not every visit to the same location is identical each time.

Attendees at PAX West this weekend can get an early hands-on with the game at the Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 booth (2218), and recreate themselves as the star of the game’s cover art with an exclusive ‘ride-on’ photo opportunity.

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 will be available on September 23rd. Add the game to your wishlist on Steam, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S today, and download the demo on Steam.

About Skyhook Games:
Skyhook Games is an independent game development and outsourcing studio focused on creating high-quality, engaging gaming experiences. www.skyhookgames.com

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE IN CHAINED TOGETHER 2V2 RACE MODE

The Depths of Hell – 1st September 2026: Don’t walk, run towards the light! Developer Lab42 Games and award-winning publisher Secret Mode are today adding a new, much requested 2v2 Race mode to the co-op ragebait platforming megahit Chained Together in the game’s first (and certainly not final) free update from the new development team.

In the new mode that players have been asking for since day one, Chained Together’s 2v2 Race mode adds a competitive element for two teams of two. Teams will have just 30 minutes to see how far they can climb, jump, swim, and indeed drive up the tower of rage-inducing terrors. Who will be redeemed and who will be cast back into the fiery pits below?

As an added bonus, players can now kit out their damned souls in two new freely available outfits. Add some orange accents with the American Inmate Jumpsuit or swap your ragged t-shirt for actual rags with the Medieval Prisoner – who said you couldn’t be stylish while escaping Hell?

The new content has been developed by Lab42 Games, a Leamington Spa-based developer who have worked closely with Secret Mode on previous games, including porting work on A Little to the Left, content updates for Wobbledogs, and the original narrative puzzle game A Storied Life: Tabitha. Lab42 Games will continue to develop new content for Chained Together throughout 2026, including new maps to climb with your friends. Keep your eyes peeled for further info in the coming months.

Chained Together was an instant hit when it first launched in June 2024 and has sold over 10 million copies since launching. It has secured wins at the Golden Joystick Awards and The Streamer Awards and now sits at a 90% Very Positive rating on Steam from over 50,000 reviews.

About Chained Together

From the depths of hell, climb chained to your friends through diverse worlds. Solo or co-op, try to reach the summit and discover what awaits you there…

Chained Together is available now on PC via Steam.

About Secret Mode
Secret Mode is an independent publisher and the winner of the MCV/Develop Indie Publisher of the Year 2025 award, Ukie Best UK Publisher 2024 award, and the Debug Indie Game Best Influencer Marketing 2025 award. In March 2025 Emona Capital LLP, a financial investor with deep expertise in the gaming industry, partnered with CEO Ed Blincoe and CPO James Schall in the successful buyout of Secret Mode. Published titles include triple-BAFTA-winner Still Wakes the Deep, A Little to the Left, Wobbledogs, Loddlenaut, and Escape the Backrooms.

PlayStation State of Play & State of Play Japan return on Thursday, 3 September, 2026

Two broadcasts, back-to-back, featuring updates from studios around the world and deeper dives on upcoming games from creators in Japan and Asia.

PlayStation Australia is excited to share that State of Play will return this Thursday, 3 September, with two broadcasts airing back-to-back. State of Play is PlayStation’s video program, showcasing all the latest updates, announcements and new trailers from the world of PlayStation in a livestream format. 

First, tune in for a new State of Play featuring updates and announcements from PlayStation Studios and our third-party partners, concluding with an extended look at the vast world of Final Fantasy VII Revelation from our friends at Square Enix.

Immediately following, stay tuned for a new episode of State of Play Japan, once again hosted by Yuki Kaji. State of Play Japan will offer deep dives into upcoming games from game studios in Japan and Asia, including new gameplay, announcements, and more.

Watch both broadcasts live on Thursday, 3 September starting at 11PM AEST on YouTube and Twitch. State of Play will air in English, with Japanese subtitles also available. State of Play Japan will air in Japanese, with English subtitles available. See you there.

Head to the PlayStation Blog to learn more.

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