E3 2021 has come and gone, with Sony choosing to skip the major event once again. This has been the trend for Sony in recent years, opting to bypass E3 in favor of creating their own showcase that solely focuses on news for PlayStation consoles and games. While Sony has not made any announcements concerning the newest PlayStation Showcase, a recent rumor hints at a new State of Play coming soon for gamers to get excited about.

Sony has been using the PlayStation Showcase format since 2019, with each State of Play highlighting updates for the biggest upcoming PlayStation titles. Previous State of Play events revealed the release date for The Last of Us Part 2, as well as releasing new gameplay for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Ghost of Tsushima. The most recent State of Play took place at the end of May, with a segment fully dedicated to brand new gameplay for Horizon Forbidden West.

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It is important to note that Sony has not revealed any official date for the upcoming State of Play as of yet, so the rumors that have been circulating online concerning any potential event are not incredibly reliable. Sony could have a completely different date in mind for the State of Play, or a large-scale event might not be in the works at all. However, with Sony's absence from E3 and limited involvement in Summer Game Fest, it stands to reason that there may be something in the works.

Sony's PlayStation Showcase Potential Date

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The latest rumors surrounding an upcoming PlayStation Showcase predicts a presentation date of Thursday, July 8th. These rumors stem from notable Reddit leaker QuimStix, who commented that one of his sources revealed the plans for a July 8th event. QuimStix urged readers to "take this with a grain of salt," but claimed that his source was reliable after they were previously proven right about other rumored leaks.

The July date makes sense, as Sony typically presents a State of Play showcase during the summer months. Taking things one step further is the prediction of a Thursday presentation, which is the standard day of the week that Sony usually holds their presentations. State of Play events also tend to occur every couple of months, and with the last event being in May, a July presentation date fulfills this trend.

However, it remains to be seen whether Sony will confirm this specific date as the official State of Play date or wait for sometime later in the year. Whenever the showcase does take place, players can most likely expect updates on upcoming titles for PS5 and PS4, like the recently delayed God of War Ragnarok and the Death Stranding: Director's Cut that was announced at Summer Game Fest. Sony might even have new games to announce, but PlayStation fans will have wait until the State of Play event (hopefully) happens in the coming weeks.

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Source: QuimStix