At Sony’s State of Play event on June 4, 2025, over 21 games were showcased, spanning a variety of genres. Alongside the games, Sony also announced their first-ever wireless fight stick, codenamed Project Defiant, at the event. This announcement demonstrates Sony’s strategic push into the fighting game community, complementing titles like Marvel Tokon and Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection featured during the event. Let’s explore more about Sony’s fight stick features and compatibility, and more below.
Project Defiant: Sony’s First Wireless Fight Stick
Project Defiant is the codename for the first-ever wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 5. This was announced during the State of Play event on June 4, 2025. This new controller allows both wireless and wired connectivity via PlayStation Link technology and USB, respectively, for a seamless gaming experience. The official name will be disclosed by Sony in 2026.
Regarding the design, the Sony’s fight stick features a two-tone color scheme – black on the left housing the joystick and white on the right with an eight-button layout – Square, Triangle, R1, L1 on the top row; X, Circle, R2, L2 on the bottom row. It also features R3 and L3 buttons, which are placed separately at the top.
Sony’s Fight Stick Features
- The fight stick utilizes PlayStation Link technology and USB-C for ultra-low latency play.
- Toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (square, circle, octagon) for personalized joystick movement.
- Mechanical switch buttons for responsive input.
- The touchpad is similar to the DualSense controller.
- Ergonomic and durable design for comfortable extended play sessions.
- Storage compartment for restrictor gates and PS Link USB adapter.
- Ability to wake the PS5 from sleep mode by holding the PS button.
- Includes a custom sling carrying case with a lever gap to protect the joystick during transport.
Sony’s Fight Stick Compatibility
Good news for all the PC players as the new wireless fight stick is compatible with both PlayStation 5 and PC. Players can enjoy various fighting games such as Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, among others, on PlayStation 5 and PC.
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Fight Stick Release Date
No precise release date has been provided by Sony, but it is certain that it will launch in 2026. More details, including the final product name and launch date, will be revealed by Sony ahead of its release in 2026. Announcing this during the State of Play event a year earlier of its release will help Sony a lot in building hype for the product.
Summary
Sony unveiled its first-ever officially designed wireless fight stick at the State of Play event on June 4, 2025. The fight stick is currently codenamed Project Defiant, and the official product name and launch date will be provided by Sony ahead of its release in 2026. The fight stick is compatible with both PlayStation 5 and PC, supporting both wired and wireless connectivity.
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