– State of Play 2026 hit a record peak of over 3 million live viewers.
– YouTube trailers for *Marvel’s Wolverine* and *God of War: Laufey* generated over 4.4 million hours watched.
– *God of War: Laufey* and *Marvel’s Wolverine* were the most-viewed trailers, far outpacing all other games shown.
– *God of War: Laufey* has a mixed reception, with a dislike ratio higher than *Wolverine*, but strong sales are still anticipated.
– Increased co-streaming by content creators was a major factor in the event’s record-breaking performance.
State of Play 2026 viewership numbers are in
A May 19th announcment allowed hype surrounding State of Play 2026 to build for two weeks. That excitement culminated in the highest viewership to date for the PlayStation showcase. Streams Charts revealed that it accumulated a peak of over 3 million live viewers, topping the June 2025 event. This milestone marks a significant increase from previous years.
YouTube trailers for PS5 exclusives attract huge audiences
YouTube trailers for PS5 exclusives like Marvel’s Wolverine and God of War Laufey are now attracting the largest audiences. Kicking off and closing the broadcast, they helped generate more than 4.4 million hours watched. Streams Charts credits more content creators co-streaming the spectacle for contributing to the impressive performance. This co-streaming strategy has clearly paid off for Sony.
Comparing this State of Play to past events
The recent State of Play ranks higher than its June 2025 competition, which reached a peak viewership of around 2.25 million. Next is the February 2026 bonanza at 2.2 million, with the January 2024 showcase further behind at 1.63 million. These numbers show a clear upward trend in audience engagement. Critics have complained about the slow pace of new PS5 exclusive games.
God of War Laufey trailer dominates YouTube
Its not suprising then that a pair of first-party titles continues to recieve the most attention. In pole position on the PlayStation YouTube channel, the God of War Laufey trailer has notched 5.2 million total views. Since the unveiling of the Santa Monica Studio project, the limited role of Kratos has dissapointed some fans. Instead, his late wife Faye/Laufey faces off against enemies in the afterlife.
The mixed reaction may be reflected in a like/dislike ratio of 341K to an estimated 178K. Nevertheless, most analysts anticipate strong sales on its rumored 1st-half of 2027 release date. Gamers already knew that Marvel’s Wolverine would attend the State of Play 2026. The gory presentation delighted Logan supporters, with the trailer’s view count second at 4.8 million. The non-stop violence wasnt controversial enough to earn a high percentage of dislikes.
Other games at the broadcast
About 20 PS5 games in total were on display during the PlayStation broadcast. Until Dawn 2, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Silent Hill: Townfall are among the other most popular videos. Still, none come close to matching the views of the new God of War game or Marvel’s Wolverine.
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