Latest PS5 State of Play Already Most Watched Ever, On Track to Overtake PS Showcases
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Key Points:
- The June 2026 State of Play episode quickly surpassed previous viewership records, amassing 4.2 million views within 12 hours and is set to become the most viewed PlayStation broadcast ever, excluding the PS5 reveal presentations in 2020.
- This episode is on track to overtake both the 2021 and 2023 PS Showcase broadcasts, indicating a strong upward trend in the popularity of the State of Play series.
- The State of Play format has become Sony’s primary communication method, praised for its slick, well-paced presentations that respect viewers' time and focus on delivering engaging content.
- Unlike the old E3 model, Sony now hosts multiple State of Play events annually, allowing for more focused showcases and preventing content overload in a single broadcast.
- While not necessarily the best episode ever, the June 2026 installment was well-received and featured many anticipated games, with more events planned, including a dedicated Phantom Blade Zero broadcast and a general show likely in September.