Sony's September 2026 State of Play presentation was followed by a dedicated State of Play Japan showcase, highlighting a variety of upcoming titles for PlayStation consoles. The event, hosted by Yuki Kaji, featured trailers and release date announcements for games developed in Japan, spanning multiple genres.
Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is slated for a 2027 release, promising a wealth of characters and fighting styles from the popular Dragon Ball universe. Fate/Extra Record, now under Aniplex, is targeting January 28, 2027, offering a remake of the 2010 dungeon-crawling RPG. Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance also received a 2027 release window, with a trailer revealing new vertical zones and the Elder Dragon Gundoraja.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set to launch on December 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox, and PC, featuring a large roster of monsters and story teases. The Eminence In Shadow: Phantom Echoes, a roguelite game based on the anime and manga, is also scheduled for 2027, focusing on Alpha of Shadow Garden. Soccer game Rematch will receive a crossover with the anime Blue Lock on September 24, 2026, introducing special cosmetics.
CyGames Edge is bringing Where The Seeds Fall to market on November 5, 2026, a platformer focused on vertical jumps down the World Tree with a roughly three-hour main story and additional content. Gundam Rogue Orbit, an action-driven Gundam game, is scheduled for March 5, 2027, allowing players to pilot iconic Mobile Suits like the RX-78-2.
WPCA: World Phasebound Control Authority, an action-horror game reminiscent of Scarlet Nexus, was revealed with a 2028 target release. Stupid Never Dies, a dungeon-diver with a pop-punk aesthetic, is set to release on October 21, 2026, and offers a demo today featuring the first two hours of gameplay. SlashZero, a 3D anime side-scrolling action game, released a new demo today with additional playable characters and a new map.
Bandai Namco also announced DLC for existing titles. The Echoes Of Aincrad DLC, Genesis Maidens, will arrive Winter 2026 for the Sword Art Online game, adding new characters and systems. Digimon Story Time Stranger will receive its major story DLC, A Hero's Eternal Legacy, in 2027, introducing a new protagonist, maps, and 50 new Digimon.
CONQ: Crown Of No Quarter, an action game drawing inspiration from Assassin's Creed titles with Viking and naval elements, is planned for 2027. Rhapsody In Scarlet, a magical action game set in a roaring '20s New York, was shown with further details on its story and characters, though its release date remains TBD. Rev. Noir, a new RPG from Konami, offers a glimpse into its party-driven narrative and is also slated for a 2027 release.
Daba: Land Of Water Scar, part of Sony's China Hero Project, is a third-person action game featuring a clayman protagonist and challenging combat mechanics, set for Spring 2027. Lastly, Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, featuring new modes and gameplay options, is set to launch on October 1, 2026, coinciding with the release of its Echoes of Sekigahara expansion.