State of Play to show new Phantom Blade Zero gameplay

Sony announced the next State of Play will be a 15–20 minute livestream in late summer dedicated to Phantom Blade Zero, a new action game for PlayStation 5. The company confirmed the broadcast will show mostly new gameplay and present a story-focused look at the game’s systems ahead of its Oct. 29, 2026 release.

The reveal came during the State of Play that just aired. Sony has not set a specific date for the late-summer stream. Organizers say the program will run about 15 to 20 minutes and will concentrate on gameplay, narrative elements and core systems rather than covering multiple titles.

The presentation is described as a detailed look at gameplay and story. It is expected to cover the game’s world, combat mechanics, exploration features and character progression, and the developer indicated almost all footage shown will be new.

A social post from the game’s team announced a 50-day delay that moved the release to Oct. 29, 2026 and included the promise of the dedicated State of Play. The late-summer show is positioned as a major preview tied to the new launch date.

No precise date or specific sequences have been revealed, and the developer and publisher have not provided further details about which scenes will appear. State of Play is Sony’s series of digital showcases for PlayStation games.

The upcoming livestream will be the next public opportunity to see substantial new footage and to learn more about Phantom Blade Zero’s story and systems.