The latest PlayStation Showcase has generated mixed reactions among fans. While many were delighted with the plethora of new announcements, re-reveals, and deep-dives, featuring highly anticipated titles such as Bungie's Marathon, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater remake, others were disappointed with the lack of focus and gameplay reveals for upcoming first-party exclusives. Nonetheless, the smaller yet notable reveals such as Ghostrunner 2, The Plucky Squire, and Ultros made the event worthwhile. It's safe to say that the first PlayStation Showcase in two years fell short of some fans' expectations, especially considering the caliber of previous showcases. However, rumors suggest that PlayStation may have some surprises in store for 2023.
There's a Good Chance PlayStation Will Have Another Showcase In 2023
Fans had high expectations for the recent PlayStation Showcase, anticipating a heavy focus on the next phase of online multiplayer titles. While the event did highlight such games, it was not quite as prominent as many had hoped, with some noticeable absences causing speculation. The most notable absence being The Last of Us Multiplayer, which was announced a year ago and promised to be featured at this year's event by Neil Druckmann himself. Rumors began circulating soon after, with industry insiders claiming that Sony deliberately held back several projects, including a major AAA PC port set for a July release.
If these rumors prove to be true, it could suggest that PlayStation has plans to host another showcase later this year, unveiling a new batch of first-party and third-party projects that didn't make the cut this time around. However, while a fully-fledged PlayStation Showcase is a possibility, it has not been done before, making it less likely. Instead, it is more probable that these reveals will be incorporated into PlayStation's State of Play broadcasts, which have been increasing in frequency over the past few years. While some State of Plays focus on one game, others contain multiple reveals and announcements, making it the perfect platform for showcasing the rumored PlayStation games yet to be announced. With only two State of Plays held this year, it seems plausible that the remaining broadcasts will feature these highly anticipated games.