Alright, gamer, you’re in luck! PlayStation just dropped a dedicated “State of Play Japan” event on November 11, 2025 (which was November 12 JST), and it was absolutely packed with announcements for games from Japan and across Asia. This 40-minute showcase highlighted a ton of upcoming titles, from major series to distinctive indie creations, with plenty of new trailers, gameplay, and confirmed release dates.

Here’s a breakdown of the major announcements and reveals that will have your gaming senses tingling:

**Major Game Reveals & Updates:**

* **Dragon Quest VII Reimagined:** The show kicked off with a fresh look at this full remake of the classic Square Enix RPG. The trailer showcased battle scenes, various party members, and revealed a release date of February 5, 2026, for PS5. It will also feature a new chapter exclusive to the remake, focusing on an adult Kiefer.
* **Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake:** Horror fans, rejoice! A new trailer for this remake was unveiled, confirming its launch on March 12, 2026. This full remake of the 2003 cult classic promises updated visuals and modernized camera-driven gameplay.
* **Tokyo Xtreme Racer:** After a 20-year hiatus, the iconic racing series is making a comeback to PlayStation. It’s set to launch on PS5 on February 26, 2026, challenging players to race against over 400 rivals across 180 km of faithfully recreated Tokyo highways, complete with its unique Spirit Point system.
* **Elden Ring: Nightreign – The Forsaken Hollows DLC:** FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed the first DLC for their multiplayer game, Elden Ring: Nightreign, titled “The Forsaken Hollows.” This expansion, launching on December 4, will introduce two new playable Nightfarers (the Scholar and the Undertaker) and two formidable new bosses.
* **Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls:** This highly anticipated fighting game from Arc System Works, a collaboration between Arc System Works, Sony, and Marvel Games, received an update. Developers discussed adapting American comics into a Japanese-inspired art style and confirmed a second closed beta test for PS5 from December 5 to December 7, featuring Spider-Man and Ghost Rider as new playable fighters, along with Savage Land and X-Mansion stages. The full game is still slated for a 2026 release.
* **BlazBlue Entropy Effect X:** A roguelike action spin-off of the BlazBlue series, this title is launching on PlayStation 5 on February 12, 2026. It will feature 14 familiar characters and a new story, allowing players to craft unique playstyles.
* **BrokenLore: Unfollow / BrokenLore: Ascend:** The psychological horror anthology “BrokenLore” revealed two major updates. “BrokenLore: Unfollow” received a new trailer and a January 16, 2026, release date, focusing on the dark side of social media. “BrokenLore: Ascend,” a Tokyo-set survival horror with climbing elements, was also surprisingly revealed with a Summer 2026 release window.
* **Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse:** This action-platformer roguelike from Pocketpair Publishing and Frontside 180 received a new trailer and a release date of March 5, 2026, for PS5 and PS4.
* **inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories:** A cozy indie game about working in a Japanese convenience store, this title received an April 2026 release window.
* **Coffee Talk Tokyo:** The next installment in the Coffee Talk series was revealed, with a March 5, 2026, release date.
* **No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files:** This game was confirmed for PS4 and PS5, launching on February 26, 2026, with enhanced visuals on PS5.
* **Wandering Sword:** A PS5 port of this highly-rated open-world RPG was showcased, with a release date of May 28, 2026.
* **Dynasty Warriors Origins – Visions of Four Heroes DLC:** New details were revealed for this major DLC, launching on January 22, 2026. It will feature a new story, allies, weapons, and expanded 1 vs. 1,000 action.
* **Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 4:** Capcom announced Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds, set to arrive on December 16, adding new endgame content and promising performance improvements.
* **Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack:** Sony’s popular racing series is getting its first paid DLC, the Power Pack, which was announced to be out on December 4.
* **Octopath Traveler 0:** A demo for this game was released immediately after the State of Play, with the full game arriving on December 4 for PS5 and PS4. It will include village-building mechanics and three new characters.
* **Digimon Story: Time Stranger DLC:** Brand new DLC for Digimon Story: Time Stranger was highlighted, including Sonic the Hedgehog crossover content for Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac and new DLC for Super Robot Wars Y and Once Upon a Katamari.
* **Motionrec:** A 2D platformer shown off during the event.
* **Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC:** More DLC racers were revealed, including characters from Nights Into Dreams, Super Monkey Ball, and SpongeBob SquarePants franchises.
* **Fate Trigger:** This anime hero shooter will launch in Early Access on PS5 next year.
* **DAMON and BABY:** A twin-stick shooter for PS5 and PS4.

**Other Exciting Updates:**

* **PlayStation 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook:** Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed a new gaming monitor designed for PS5, coming to the U.S. and Japan in 2026. It features a QHD IPS display, HDR support, VRR, and refresh rates up to 120 Hz on PS5/PS5 Pro and 240 Hz on compatible PC/Mac devices.

This “State of Play Japan” was a massive showcase, delivering a wealth of information for gamers worldwide, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant and diverse Japanese and Asian game development scene. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to fine-tune my strategies for *Elden Ring: