- Special live broadcast focused on Japan and Asia, lasting over 40 minutes, aired at 23:00 CET in Spain and presented by Yuki Kaji.
- Dates and trailers: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Feb 5), BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Feb 12), Coffee Talk Tokyo (Mar 5), Fatal Frame II Remake (Mar 12) and more.
- Featured DLC and updates: Elden Ring Nightreign (Dec 4), Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack (Dec 4), Monster Hunter Wilds (Dec 16), Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Jan 22) and others.
- Demos and betas: Octopath Traveler 0 (demo available) and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls (beta Dec 5–7); return of Tokyo Xtreme Racer and announcement of a gaming monitor for PS5.
El State of Play special focused on Japan arrived packed with news for PS5 in a live stream over 40 minutesIssued at 23:00 (Spanish peninsular time)The program, presented by the voice actor Yuki KajiIt combined trailers, release dates, DLC, and first looks at projects from Japan and the rest of Asia.
If you missed it, here's a recap focusing on Spain and EuropeHow to watch it again, and above all, the Key dates that will mark the calendar for the end of 2025 and a good part of 2026.
New trailers and confirmed dates
The main segment of the program featured important announcements and updates with closed dates for PS5 (and, in some cases, also PS4), with several role-playing, action, and narrative proposals from Japan and Asia.
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5) — February 5, 2026. Includes a brand-new episode with Keifa as an adult and a new area to explore.
- BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PS5) — February 12, 2026. Roguelike action with 14 characters and extensive customization options; active reserves.
- Coffee Talk Tokyo (PS5) — March 5, 2026. A narrative adventure set in a cozy coffee shop Tokyo with human and yokai clients.
- Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (PS5/PS4) — March 5, 2026. 2D Roguelike with bosses very marked patterns; reservations available.
- Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PS5) — March 12, 2026. Complete remake of the Japanese horror classic with the iconic Dark camera; reservations open.
- Kyouran Makaism (PS5) — January 29, 2026. 3D ARPG from the Disgaea team: turn enemies into 16 types of family members or in powerful weapons.
- Damon & Baby (PS5/PS4) — early 2026. Exploration ARPG with twin-stick combat and team progression and relationships.
- Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5) — February 25 (PT) / February 26 (Japan). The saga returns with more than 400 rivals, Spirit Point system and some 180 km of highways recreated.
- inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories (PS5) — April 2026. Narrative simulator in a neighborhood store with choices everyday that alter history.
- Wandering Sword (PS5) — May 28, 2026. RPG set in ancient China, with two combat modes and to 20 endings according to your choices.
DLC and updates for games now available
There was prominent space for expansions and additional content with specific dates very close, including big names from the current PS5 catalog.
- Elden Ring Nightreign — The Forsaken Hollows (DLC) — December 4. Adds two Playable Nightfarers (Scholar and Undertaker) and two bosses new.
- Gran Turismo 7 — Power Pack (Paid DLC) — December 4. New game mode with endurance challenges (including 24h) and full weekends of competition.
- Monster Hunter Wilds — Free Title Update 4 — December 16. Arrives Gogmazios and more content for endgame and seasonal events.
- Dynasty Warriors: Origins—Visions of Four Heroes (DLC) — January 22, 2026. New story of the Four Heroes, allies, weapons and action 1 against 1000.
- Digimon Story Time Stranger — Alternate Dimension (DLC, season pass) — winter. Enter five Digimon and a story focused on key characters.
- Once Upon a Katamari — Katamari Dance Dance Remix Pack (November) and Katamari Neo Remix Pack (winter). New clues and costumes.
- Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac × Sonic the Hedgehog (Collaboration) — Available now on PS5/PS4. Levels inspired by Sonic and battle against Dr. Eggman.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — DLC SpongeBob SquarePants — November 19 (PT) / November 20 (Japan). Plus, free admission. Nights, AiAi and Tangle & Whisper as runners.
- Super Robot Wars Y — DLC Pack 1 — November 20 (PT) / November 21 (Japan). Content of Galactic Whirlwind Bryger, The Big O y Fūto PI: Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull.
Betas and demos to ease the wait
The event also provided immediate playable tests and a closed beta to try out some of the most anticipated proposals ahead of time.
- Octopath Traveler 0 — Demo now available. Play three hours and maintains progress for the launch (December 4).
- MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls — Closed Beta of 5 to December 7. They are incorporated Spider-Man y Ghost Rider (eight characters in total) and two new stages: Savage Land and X Mansion with interactive elements.
Returns and new projects to aim for
Among the most eye-catching announcements, we also saw titles in the horror, tactical action, and experimental puzzle genres, with dates in 2026 and some early arrivals in 2025.
- BrokenLore — Unfollow Open reservations; Ascend will come January 16 and proposes terror and survival in Tokyo with elements of climbing.
- Fate Trigger — Early access in the first quarter of 2026Two new heroes (Fari and TaTa) and a new map Pale Plague Post.
- MotionRec — Spring 2026. Puzzles of recording and playback of movements in scenarios dominated by machines.
Hardware and event extras
To conclude, Sony showed a gaming monitor 27 inch with QHD resolution (2560×1440), technology Auto HDR, VRR support and support designed for charge the DualSenseInitial availability has been announced for the United States and Japan.
This special State of Play set a clear timeline: Key DLC in December, several releases scheduled in January, February and March, and a second half of 2026 with a wide variety of Japanese and Asian offerings. An edition without major fanfarebut full of concrete information to organize the PS5 wishlist from Spain and the rest of Europe.
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