Sony has been relatively quiet in 2022, skipping the usual PlayStation Showcase that fans have come to expect every year. However, that may change soon, as rumours suggest that the company is planning a big June event ahead of the Summer Game Fest and other gaming shows.
According to Jeff Grubb, a well-known insider and reporter, Sony will hold a PlayStation Showcase before June 8, when the Summer Game Fest begins. Grubb’s Game Mess Schedule, which tracks various gaming events and announcements, indicates that Sony will have something to show before the summer festivities begin.
While Sony has not officially confirmed or denied these rumours, they do make sense for several reasons:
- Sony typically announces its major events about a week in advance, so there is still time to reveal its plans.
- Sony likes to stand out from the crowd and refrain from competing with other presentations so that it may choose a date not too close to E3 or different shows.
- Sony has a lot of games in the pipeline that fans are eager to see more of, and some are expected to launch this year or early next year.
So what can we expect from Sony’s next PlayStation Showcase? Here are some of the games we think will be featured and some of the ones we hope to see.
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The most obvious and likely game to appear at the PlayStation Showcase is Spider-Man 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Spider-Man game from 2018. The game was announced in 2021 with a teaser trailer that showed Peter Parker and Miles Morales teaming up against some enemies with a Kraven and Venom tease, the latter of which will be voiced by Tony Todd.
Spider-Man 2 is rumoured to release in September this year, so Sony will want to ramp up the hype and marketing for it soon. The PlayStation Showcase could be the perfect opportunity to show off some gameplay footage, reveal more details about the story and characters, and possibly announce a special edition or bundle for the game.
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Another game that is likely to make an appearance at the PlayStation Showcase is Final Fantasy XVI, the next instalment in the legendary JRPG series. The game was revealed in 2020 with a stunning trailer showcasing its medieval fantasy setting, action-oriented combat system, and main protagonist Clive Rosfield. This entry marks a departure in the hit franchise, as the game is taking on a much darker tone and is centred around the theme of revenge.
Final Fantasy XVI is being developed by Creative Business Unit III, a division of Square Enix led by Naoki Yoshida, who is also the producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV. The game is set to launch in June 2023 as a timed exclusive for PS5, which means that Sony will want to keep it in the spotlight and remind fans of its partnership with Square Enix.
The PlayStation Showcase could be an excellent chance to show one last look at Final Fantasy XVI before its release to boost preorder numbers and show more gameplay footage.
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Another game many hope to see at the PlayStation Showcase is The Last of Us multiplayer game, which Naughty Dog is developing as a standalone project. The game was initially planned as a mode for The Last of Us Part II but was later expanded into its own game due to its scope and ambition.
The Last of Us multiplayer game will be set in the same post-apocalyptic world as the main series but will potentially feature new characters and stories. The game will also have different modes and mechanics than the previous multiplayer mode from The Last of Us Remastered, which was praised for its tense and tactical gameplay.
The Last of Us multiplayer game has been in development for several years but has yet to be officially revealed or named. The PlayStation Showcase could be an ideal platform for Naughty Dog to finally unveil its project and show what it has been working on.
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Another game we hope to see at the PlayStation Showcase is Wolverine, announced last year with a brief teaser trailer that showed Logan sitting at a bar with his claws out. Insomniac Games are developing the game, the same studio behind Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Wolverine is expected to be an action-adventure game exploring Logan’s past and present as he faces various enemies and challenges.
In addition to the games, some fans hope that Sony will reveal some new hardware at the PlayStation Showcase. One of the most persistent rumours is that Sony is working on a new PlayStation handheld device, codenamed Q-Lite, allowing users to stream PS5 games via Remote Play. The device is said to have an 8-inch LCD screen and haptic feedback features. Still, it would require a constant internet connection and a PS5 console to function. Another rumour is that Sony plans to launch a slim version of the PS5 console next year, smaller and lighter than the current model, with a detachable disk drive. However, neither of these rumours has been confirmed by Sony, so they should be taken with a grain of salt.
[Kamran Shamsi](https://twitter.com/Kamrann64) is a gaming and technology journalist for Stock Checker. Images used in this article belong to PlayStation.
According to Jeff Grubb, a well-known insider and reporter, Sony will hold a PlayStation Showcase before June 8, when the Summer Game Fest begins. Grubb’s Game Mess Schedule, which tracks various gaming events and announcements, indicates that Sony will have something to show before the summer festivities begin.
While Sony has not officially confirmed or denied these rumours, they do make sense for several reasons:
- Sony typically announces its major events about a week in advance, so there is still time to reveal its plans.
- Sony likes to stand out from the crowd and refrain from competing with other presentations so that it may choose a date not too close to E3 or different shows.
- Sony has a lot of games in the pipeline that fans are eager to see more of, and some are expected to launch this year or early next year.
So what can we expect from Sony’s next PlayStation Showcase? Here are some of the games we think will be featured and some of the ones we hope to see.
Spider-Man 2
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The most obvious and likely game to appear at the PlayStation Showcase is Spider-Man 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Spider-Man game from 2018. The game was announced in 2021 with a teaser trailer that showed Peter Parker and Miles Morales teaming up against some enemies with a Kraven and Venom tease, the latter of which will be voiced by Tony Todd.
Spider-Man 2 is rumoured to release in September this year, so Sony will want to ramp up the hype and marketing for it soon. The PlayStation Showcase could be the perfect opportunity to show off some gameplay footage, reveal more details about the story and characters, and possibly announce a special edition or bundle for the game.
Final Fantasy XVI
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Another game that is likely to make an appearance at the PlayStation Showcase is Final Fantasy XVI, the next instalment in the legendary JRPG series. The game was revealed in 2020 with a stunning trailer showcasing its medieval fantasy setting, action-oriented combat system, and main protagonist Clive Rosfield. This entry marks a departure in the hit franchise, as the game is taking on a much darker tone and is centred around the theme of revenge.
Final Fantasy XVI is being developed by Creative Business Unit III, a division of Square Enix led by Naoki Yoshida, who is also the producer and director of Final Fantasy XIV. The game is set to launch in June 2023 as a timed exclusive for PS5, which means that Sony will want to keep it in the spotlight and remind fans of its partnership with Square Enix.
The PlayStation Showcase could be an excellent chance to show one last look at Final Fantasy XVI before its release to boost preorder numbers and show more gameplay footage.
The Last of Us Multiplayer Game
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Another game many hope to see at the PlayStation Showcase is The Last of Us multiplayer game, which Naughty Dog is developing as a standalone project. The game was initially planned as a mode for The Last of Us Part II but was later expanded into its own game due to its scope and ambition.
The Last of Us multiplayer game will be set in the same post-apocalyptic world as the main series but will potentially feature new characters and stories. The game will also have different modes and mechanics than the previous multiplayer mode from The Last of Us Remastered, which was praised for its tense and tactical gameplay.
The Last of Us multiplayer game has been in development for several years but has yet to be officially revealed or named. The PlayStation Showcase could be an ideal platform for Naughty Dog to finally unveil its project and show what it has been working on.
Wolverine
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Another game we hope to see at the PlayStation Showcase is Wolverine, announced last year with a brief teaser trailer that showed Logan sitting at a bar with his claws out. Insomniac Games are developing the game, the same studio behind Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Wolverine is expected to be an action-adventure game exploring Logan’s past and present as he faces various enemies and challenges.
Possible Hardware Reveals
In addition to the games, some fans hope that Sony will reveal some new hardware at the PlayStation Showcase. One of the most persistent rumours is that Sony is working on a new PlayStation handheld device, codenamed Q-Lite, allowing users to stream PS5 games via Remote Play. The device is said to have an 8-inch LCD screen and haptic feedback features. Still, it would require a constant internet connection and a PS5 console to function. Another rumour is that Sony plans to launch a slim version of the PS5 console next year, smaller and lighter than the current model, with a detachable disk drive. However, neither of these rumours has been confirmed by Sony, so they should be taken with a grain of salt.
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[Kamran Shamsi](https://twitter.com/Kamrann64) is a gaming and technology journalist for Stock Checker. Images used in this article belong to PlayStation.