Alright, gamers, let’s cut to the chase! The recent PlayStation State of Play Japan, which aired on November 11, 2025 (November 12 JST), was a 40-minute blitz of announcements, trailers, and updates focused on titles from Japan and across Asia. Hosted by the legendary voice actor Yuki Kaji, it was packed with everything from highly anticipated blockbusters to intriguing indie gems.

Here’s the breakdown of everything announced:

**Major Game Reveals & Updates:**

* **Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined**
* A full remake of the classic JRPG, showcasing a delightful new art style and an additional story chapter where players reunite with an adult Keifa.
* Release Date: February 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5.

* **Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows DLC**
* FromSoftware unveiled the first DLC for *Elden Ring Nightreign*, introducing two new playable Nightfarers (the Scholar and the Undertaker), new bosses, and additional story content.
* Release Date: December 4, 2025.

* **Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake**
* A complete rebuild of the 2003 horror classic, featuring updated graphics and refined camera-driven gameplay to modernize the cult favorite.
* Release Date: March 12, 2026.

* **Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls**
* Arc System Works confirmed a second closed beta test for their console-exclusive fighting game.
* The beta, running from December 5-7, will introduce Ghost Rider and Spider-Man to the roster, along with new stages: X-Mansion and Savage Land.
* The full game still has a 2026 release window.

* **Gran Turismo 7: Power Pack DLC**
* The first paid DLC for *Gran Turismo 7* was announced, adding authentic endurance racing events and 24-hour circuits.
* Release Date: December 4, 2025, alongside the free Spec III update.

* **Monster Hunter Wilds: Free Title Update 4**
* Capcom revealed the next major content drop, adding the formidable Giant Halberd Dragon, Gogmazios, and new endgame events.
* Release Date: December 16, 2025.

* **BlazBlue Entropy Effect X**
* A roguelike action spin-off featuring 14 returning fighters and a new narrative arc, allowing players to craft custom character builds.
* Release Date: February 12, 2026, for PlayStation 5.

* **BrokenLore: Unfollow / BrokenLore: Ascend**
* Updates on the visual novel horror series. *BrokenLore: Unfollow* is confirmed for January 16, 2026, and *BrokenLore: Ascend*, a Tokyo-set psychological survival horror title, was revealed for Summer 2026.

* **Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse**
* A Metroidvania roguelike with animated action, showcasing many bosses, environments, and abilities.
* Release Date: March 5, 2026, for PS5 and PS4.

* **Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds**
* New DLC racers were announced, including characters from *NiGHTS*, *Super Monkey Ball* (AiAi), and *SpongeBob SquarePants*.
* The SpongeBob pack arrives November 20, 2025, with NiGHTS, AiAi, and Tangle & Whisper joining as free characters in December, January, and February, respectively.

* **No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files**
* This title, previously released on Nintendo Switch and PC, is coming to PlayStation.
* Release Date: February 26, 2026, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

* **Dynasty Warriors Origins – Visions of Four Heroes DLC**
* New details for this major DLC were revealed, featuring a new story, allies, weapons, and expanded 1 vs. 1,000 action.
* Release Date: January 22, 2026.

* **Inkonbini: One Store, Many Stories**
* A cozy simulation game where players run a Japanese corner store.
* Release Window: April 2026.

* **Coffee Talk Tokyo**
* The next installment in the *Coffee Talk* franchise, offering a glimpse at new patrons in a Tokyo setting.
* Release Date: March 5, 2026.

* **Wandering Sword**
* The highly-rated open-world Wuxia RPG is journeying to PS5, including all DLC.
* Release Date: May 28, 2026.

* **Octopath Traveler 0**
* A demo for the next entry in the *Octopath* series is available now, allowing players to experience the first three hours, with progress carrying over to the full game.
* Release Date: December 4, 2025.

* **Tokyo Xtreme Racer**
* A new entry in the racing series, focused on a locked-down Tokyo.
* Release Date: February 26, 2026.

* **MotionRec**
* A puzzle game where you record and playback your movements.
* Release Window: Spring 2026.

**DLC for Existing Titles (Bandai Namco):**

* **Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac – Sonic the Hedgehog Crossover**
* A collaboration where Pac-Man and Sonic team up to take down Dr. Eggman.
* Release Date: Available now.

* **Digimon Story Time Stranger – Episode Pack 1: Alternate Dimension**
* The first DLC for the latest *Digimon Story* game.
* Release Window: Winter 2025.

* **Super Robot Wars Y – DLC Pack 1**
* Featuring crossover content from *Galactic Whirlwind Bryger*, *The Big O*, and *Fūto PI: Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull*.
* Release Date: November 20 PT / November 21 JST, 2025.

* **Once Upon a Katamari – DLC**
* Two DLC packs bringing new music and accessories.

**Hardware Announcements:**

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