Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation’s State of Play presentations have increasingly become a venue for both new game announcements and updates to the company’s subscription services. Ahead of the September 3, 2026 presentation, a report from established leaker NateTheHate2 suggests that Dino Crisis 2 could be the next classic added to the PS Plus Premium catalog.
Dino Crisis 2 Is the Key Detail in the Leak
NateTheHate2 listed several projects reportedly connected to the upcoming presentation, including Keeper, Rhapsody, Daba, Dino Crisis 2, and Until Dawn 2. Some of those names appear to refer to upcoming releases, while Rhapsody could potentially point to either a new project or the classic PS1 title already available digitally on PS5.
Dino Crisis 2 stands apart from the rest of the list. The original Dino Crisis is already part of PS Plus Premium, making its sequel a logical candidate for the service’s classics lineup. The leaker did not provide a release window, so the game could arrive as part of the September 2026 offering or be announced for a later point in the year. For now, the report remains unconfirmed and should be treated as a credible rumor rather than an official announcement.
What Players Can Expect From the Classic
Dino Crisis 2 follows Regina and Dylan as they travel to the Cretaceous Period after another catastrophic Third Energy accident. Their mission involves rescuing survivors and recovering research data while navigating jungles, caves, lakes, and overgrown ruins.
Compared with the more horror-focused original, the sequel places a stronger emphasis on fast-paced action. Players face more than 10 types of dinosaurs, giving the game a different tone from its predecessor while retaining the franchise’s science-fiction survival premise. Its presence on PS Plus Premium would give subscribers access to both major entries in the original series through the service.
The Steam Release Adds Context
Dino Crisis 2 launched on Steam in February 2026, making a PlayStation subscription release less unexpected. The PC version has received a largely positive response, with 87% of approximately 700 user reviews recommending it at the time of the report.
Longtime fans have welcomed the chance to play Capcom’s dinosaur action classic on a modern storefront, although the release has also faced criticism over its use of Enigma Protector DRM. Reviewers have pointed out that the game is available on GOG without the same DRM implementation. The existing Steam release may nevertheless make a PS Plus Premium rollout a natural next step for the franchise.
State of Play Could Confirm the Plan
The September 3 State of Play is expected to clarify whether Dino Crisis 2 is actually joining PS Plus Premium, as well as when subscribers could access it. PlayStation has previously used State of Play events to reveal subscription additions well ahead of their availability, so a later 2026 launch would fit that approach.
Until Sony confirms the title, the strongest evidence is the combination of the leak, the existing availability of Dino Crisis on PS Plus Premium, and the sequel’s recent Steam release. If accurate, the announcement would be a welcome update for subscribers interested in Capcom’s older catalog.
Key points
- Dino Crisis 2 was named in a State of Play-related leak from NateTheHate2.
- The sequel could become a new PS Plus Premium classics addition.
- No release timing has been confirmed for the rumored PlayStation version.
- The game launched on Steam in February 2026 and has received largely positive reviews.
Expert View
If confirmed, Dino Crisis 2 would strengthen PS Plus Premium’s appeal to players seeking recognizable legacy franchises rather than only newer releases. Pairing it with the existing Dino Crisis listing would also give Capcom’s series a more complete presence on the service, potentially renewing interest in a property that has been largely absent from modern gaming discussions.
