Sony’s June State of Play faces PS5 reputation test

Sony will broadcast a prerecorded State of Play on June 2 that will run for more than 60 minutes. Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine is listed as a main segment, and the company has presented the event as one of its key showcases for the year.

The presentation follows a February State of Play that included several announcements that drew positive attention. Despite that reception, criticism of PlayStation’s strategic choices has continued among some players and industry observers.

Player frustration has focused on multiple live‑service projects and pricing decisions. Specific projects cited by community members include the codenamed Concord effort, the live‑service shooter Fairgames, and Guerrilla Games’ cooperative title Horizon Hunters Gathering. Concerns have also been raised about recent hardware price increases and the direction of some first‑party development.

Sony’s commercial results remain strong. The PlayStation 5 has sold broadly since its launch despite pandemic‑era disruptions, the PlayStation Store continues to produce significant digital revenue, and supply constraints that affected early availability have eased according to company reports.

Some industry observers and community members say that updates on live‑service titles without clear progress could trigger further backlash. A substantial showing for Wolverine, a single‑player exclusive from Insomniac, is expected to draw attention and may influence player interest in the platform.

The June 2 State of Play arrives ahead of other summer events, including Summer Game Fest and a separate platform showcase. Viewers and analysts will be watching for new single‑player announcements and concrete updates on multiplayer or persistent‑world projects. The presentation will be one of Sony’s next opportunities to outline its development roadmap for the remainder of the PS5 generation.