Sony Unveils GTA 6 DualSense Controllers
The new controllers feature purple-to-blue styling and palm tree accents, launching November 19 following a State of Play event marked by third-party reveals and internal studio silence.
During the September 3, 2026, State of Play, Sony unveiled limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers themed after Grand Theft Auto VI.
The GTA 6 controllers will be available in black or white, featuring a purple-to-blue styling on the "overalls" section of the hardware. The design incorporates palm trees on each handle and a "VI" emblazoned on the touchpad. According to Playday, the hardware carries a recommended retail price of $84.99 USD, €84.99, or £74.99, with a launch date set for November 19.
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An extended look at GTA 6, which first aired on Netflix, drew over 31.1 million views during its first weekend, according to Playday.
Despite rumors that Naughty Dog’s 2024-announced title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, would headline the event as the closer, the game was a no-show. Tech4gamers reports that this absence has fueled fan disappointment, as Naughty Dog has not shipped a new game since The Last of Us Part 2 in 2020, releasing only remakes and remasters in the intervening years.
IGN noted a string of missing updates for other internal projects, including God of War: Laufey, Horizon Hunters Gathering, and Fairgames. The silence also continues for Bungie's Marathon, as well as projects from Sony Bend — which has not released a game since Days Gone seven years ago — and Media Molecule, which has been silent for six years.
Tech4gamers cites reports that Sony is disappointed with Naughty Dog specifically because of its long development cycles.
The event provided a launch trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, set for September 15, 2026, and a release date of April 8, 2027, for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- Ghost of Yotei: Two expansions, Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted, launch October 1, 2026.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: The Ascendance expansion introduces the Skybound Eyrie and the Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung.
- Crimson Desert: The "Charting The Unknown" DLC adds underwater diving and naval combat.
Other announcements included the reveal of Maneater 2, described as a "ShaRkPG" launching in 2027, and new IPs such as Rhapsody in Scarlet from Konami and Uncanyon from Graceful Decay. Sony also officially revealed a near 1:1 LEGO PlayStation set priced at $179.99, according to Gosugamers.
Consumer action moves to the pre-order window, which opens September 10 at 10:00am local time.
Diversified Third-Party Pipeline
According to Sportskeeda, the event featured a wide array of titles including Ace Combat 8, Metro 2039, and Until Dawn 2, the latter of which is scheduled for a January 2027 release. Square Enix also revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D spin-off featuring Sephiroth as an antagonist, slated for October 22, 2026.
Enduins identified four standout new reveals: Hunter’s Moon, Uncanyon, Rhapsody in Scarlet, and Maneater 2. These range from atmospheric indie experiences to the "ShaRkPG" sequel from Tripwire Interactive.
Gosugamers reported the reveal of a near 1:1 LEGO PlayStation set. This physical collectible is priced at $179.99.
Following the September 3 announcement, the next step is the opening of the pre-order window on September 10 at 10:00am local time.
Hardware Logistics and Pricing
According to Playday, the units are priced at $84.99 USD, €84.99, and £74.99, while also listing a price of ¥12,480 including tax. These controllers will launch on November 19.
Playday reported that an extended look at the title, which premiered on Netflix, achieved more than 31.1 million views in its opening weekend.
Strategic Pivot to Third-Party Content
According to Sportskeeda, Sony filled its presentation with titles such as Ace Combat 8, Metro 2039, and the January 2027 release of Until Dawn 2. The event also highlighted the "Ascendance" expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, which Capcom confirmed will feature the Elder Dragon Lao-Shan Lung and a floating locale known as the Skybound Eyrie.
The diversification continues into mecha action with Bandai Namco's Gundam Rogue Orbit, which has a confirmed release date of March 5, 2027. This shift toward external partners coincides with a period of prolonged silence from Sony's own internal talent, such as Media Molecule and Sony Bend, who have not released new games in six and seven years respectively, as noted by IGN.
For collectors and gamers eyeing the GTA 6 hardware, the next step is the opening of the pre-order window on September 10 at 10:00am local time.
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