Darlings, Sony's playing hard to get with their next State of Play, rumored to drop on April 16 – a third-party tease fest with no first-party sizzle to satisfy our cravings.

Leaker Nate the Hate spilled the tea on X, saying the date's unconfirmed but the focus is on indies and partners, not Sony's own sultry exclusives. This would be the second showcase of 2026, hot on the heels of February's God of War trilogy remake reveal – and cheekily coinciding with Ubisoft's rumored Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake announcement the same day. Just after jacking up PS5 Pro prices to $900 amid 'economic woes,' Sony's keeping us on our toes.

X is already lit with reactions, from hype for potential partner drops to groans over the lack of Sony spice – and whispers of a summer State of Play too. Notebookcheck echoed the rumor, noting no PS5 exclusives expected. GameSpot amplified Nate's posts, but darlings, without official word, we're left teasing ourselves with what-ifs. Will indies serve up some visual delights? Mark your calendars and slip into something comfortable.