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how long is playstation state of play

PlayStation’s State of Play broadcasts don’t have a fixed length, but they almost always fall into a familiar range.

Typical runtime

  • Most State of Play shows run about 20–40 minutes.
  • Historically, episodes have been as short as around 10 minutes and up to about 40+ minutes for bigger lineups or special showcases.
  • When Sony promotes an upcoming State of Play, it usually specifies if it’s “about 30 minutes” or “40+ minutes,” so the exact length depends on that specific stream.

Why the length varies

  • Smaller, focused events (like deep dives on a single game) tend to land closer to 10–20 minutes.
  • Broader “here’s what’s coming to PS5 this year” shows, or ones with lots of third‑party reveals, often push closer to or over 30–40 minutes.

A simple rule of thumb: expect roughly half an hour, and check the official PlayStation event post for the exact time for that particular State of Play.

TL;DR: If you’re planning your evening around it and don’t know which one you’re watching, assume around 30 minutes , with a realistic range of 20–40 minutes depending on the show.

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