The Sony State of Play February 2026 is now over. The first major PS5 showcase of 2026 revealed a suite of new upcoming PS5 games to get excited about, giving fresh looks at key first-party releases like Saros and Marathon, gave us some key God of War shaped surprised, and had plenty to show on some of the biggest third-party PS5 titles.
Below you'll find everything announced at the PS5 State of Play showcase for February 2026. In the 'Highlights' section, you'll be able to click the link to dive deeper into the latest news on each title. In the 'Everything Else' section, you'll find links to the latest gameplay trailer straight from the PS5 State of Play.
Underneath the everything announced bulletins, you can also get yourself caught up with our thoughts, commentary, and reactions from the State of Play itself. Don't forget to leave us a comment below and let us know what your favorite game from the showcase was!
Everything announced at PS5 State of Play February 2026
We'll be running down what we're hoping to see from the Sony PS5 State of Play in plenty of detail between now and the start of the event, but one thing we do know will be showing up is Marathon. Bungie confirmed that Marathon will be at the State of Play, but also said that it won't be shadow-dropping.
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The Destiny and OG Halo studio hasn't had the easiest time with its new shooter, but things do appear to be coming together. After delays, plagiarism issues around its art style, and the continuing struggles the Destiny team has faced in the last 12-18 months, Marathon is seen as something of a sink-or-swim moment for this storied studio - but Bungie seems to be rising to the occasion. Recent playtests are said to have left Sony "very confident" in Marathon, and this State of Play could be an excellent opportunity to show off the hard work that's gone into the project.
At the other end of the scale is something we already know isn't set to appear tonight. Despite being one of the most-anticipated upcoming PS5 games out there, and having a 2026 release date already locked in, Marvel's Wolverine won't be part of today's events. Asked "when more info?" about Logan's incoming adventure over on Twitter, developer Insomniac was quick to reply "Spring 2026". That means Marvel's Wolverine won't be part of the State of Play tonight, but it also probably means that there's a dedicated, in-depth profile of the game on the way instead. That's a playbook Sony has used multiple times, and while it means we won't be seeing any X-man today, we probably won't have to wait long to get a more detailed preview.
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Earlier this week, Jasmine put together a list of PlayStation State of Play predictions, running through the big names we were expecting to see later today. Admittedly, there's an adamantium-hardened error at the top of that list, but in our defence, it's not that unlikely to assume Sony's biggest upcoming title might show up at a major Sony event.
Of course, we're still hoping for plenty more than those four predictions. Thankfully, there are plenty of bits of hopium, copium, and downright guesswork doing the rounds. Possibly the most high-profile of all of those is the fire being stoked by none other than Hideo Kojima, who's been quietly ramping up his workload in the days leading up to the State of Play.
Most notably, he's been hinting at the work he's recently put into video editing. Kojima, a known cinephile, loves editing his own trailers, and the fact that he's been hard at work on that front in recent days suggests that he could be cooking up something new. Death Stranding and its more recent sequel were both PlayStation-first releases, and now that we're some distance out from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the smart-ish money suggests that Kojima is gearing up for a port of his most recent release. There's also a much slimmer chance that we see something from Metal Gear spiritual successor Physint, which was originally unveiled at the January 2024 State of Play. Unfortunately, Kojima's other project, OD, is being made alongside Xbox, so it probably won't be found here today.
Beyond Marathon, the easiest of the various PlayStation-related gimmes of this State of Play has to be Saros, the upcoming third-person action game from developer Housemarque. The folks that previously made Returnal are back again for another twisty-turny journey where players die multiple times only to revive stronger for another go thanks to various progression systems.
Given that Saros is ostensibly set to release on April 30, now would be a good time to show... more of it. This April release date is actually a delay from what was previously a March release date, so today is an opportunity either detail more of the game and really lock that date in – or move it even further.
"To make sure that Saros exceeds our vision, Saros will now release on April 30, 2026," shared Gregory Louden, creative director at Housemarque, in a PlayStation blog post during The Game Awards 2025. It feels like today we find out if that vision has been exceeded.
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On the opposite side of the coin, in the "almost certainly not" category, there is one notable release this year that I would not expect to see show up today during the PlayStation State of Play: Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 6 is currently set to release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and given how close to the chest that developer Rockstar Games likes to keep things it really seems unlikely for today's event for two big reasons: 1) Rockstar isn't beholden to PlayStation at all and 2) it feels a bit early to try to hype up the game (as if it needs it) with release nine months away.
There's just no reason for Rockstar to hitch the GTA 6 wagon to a PlayStation event like this when something significant from GTA 6 would, itself, be an event. Arguably, at this stage, it might be more of an event than anything PlayStation could trot out. But maybe I'm wrong! Maybe GTA 6 makes a showing and I'm forced to eat crow. I'll take that trade.
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That's not to say there won't be third-party bangers at today's PlayStation State of Play. It's such a frankly long event this time around that it does feel a bit like (nearly) anything is possible, but Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight seems like a strong contender.
The new Lego adventure is billed as the "essential Batman story" and is set to release on May 29. That's still a goodly amount of time away, of course, but a February State of Play also feels like a potential moment to really begin ramping up the hype cycle.
"We wanted to create the definitive Batman story and really focus on the character," executive producer Matt Ellison previously told GamesRadar+. Sounds good to me. And I'd love to see even more of that character today.
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And, not for nothing, Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27. What more could Capcom possibly have to show us ahead of its release date? Who knows!
What I do know is that Capcom specifically loves to tease odds and ends for the Resident Evil games all the way up to release. This is maybe the last opportunity for a big swing. Sure, we've already seen Leon, and we know about Grace, but what if Capcom managed to hold back some big reveal until just two weeks prior to the release date? That's entirely speculation, but it does sound plausible.
Alternatively, now might be a good time to also reveal something else with the Resident Evil name. A man can dream.
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What I keep coming back to, honestly, is that "60+ minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements" is actually... a lot. It's a lot! There's every possibility that something like the last 20 minutes or so ends up being a big chunk of Marathon – I wouldn't put it past PlayStation or Bungie – but if it is not that, there's just so much space and time to fill.
Unlike something like The Game Awards where ostensibly there are, you know, awards and speeches and the like, this is just meant to be marketing. With just under an hour to go until the PlayStation State of Play kicks off, I am increasingly convinced that no predictions will do it justice.
Could PlayStation really screw it up? Sure. It certainly has before. But in a world where Xbox really feels like it's struggling a bit and even throwing on the towel on the concept of "consoles," PlayStation has an opportunity to set the tone here for the rest of the year and then some. No pressure.
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Just 30 minutes left until the action kicks off in earnest! There's still plenty of time to get a snack and drink and get comfy before PlayStation lets us all know what it's been cooking up, first party and third party.
I know there's some indication that Marvel's Wolverine won't make an appearance during today's PlayStation State of Play – which we covered earlier here – but I would honestly be shocked to see Logan and Insomniac skip out. If this is meant to set the tone for what's to come, it's hard to imagine avoiding the X-Man in the room.
Is this partly because I'd just love to see more of Marvel's Wolverine? Yes, of course. But it also just makes a lot of sense on its own.
10 Minute Warning
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This is your 10 minute warning, friends. The PS5 State of Play for February 2026 is about to kick off. So grab yourself a glass of water, get comfortable, and settle in for over an hour of new announcements, reveals, and more.
Manifesting SOCOM
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With just five minutes to go until this State of Play kicks off, I'm going to complete my annual ritual: Desperately trying to manifest a revival of SOCOM. Come on Sony – in a world where the live service shooter reigns supreme, it just makes sense.
I'll settle for a Marvel's Wolverine release date as well though... I suppose.
And we're off
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The State of Play has opened with a reveal from Ember Lab, the studio behind Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The 2021 action-adventure turned heads with its Pixar-style visuals and wonderful world design.
The sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, looks absolutely delightful. A far wider and larger world to explore, called Kosmora, with Kena trying to figure out her path as a spirit guide. Expect to get your hands on this one for Ps5 and PC in 2026.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora announced
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is everything you want from a sequel. It looks to retain the spirit of its predecessor while building on those strong foundations, with bigger boss battles and a more diverse world to explore. I'm game!
Ghost of Yotei Legends release date
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Ghost of Yotei Legends, a free four-player co-op expansion for one of 2025's best open world games, is coming to PS5 on March 10, 2026! Bring it on, Sucker Punch.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PC
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This one was expected, but here's the confirmation you've been waiting for:
Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC this March with “unlocked framerates” and ultra widescreen support. We knew Kojima wouldn't let us down.
4 Loop gameplay showcase
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You know Bad Robot? The American film and television production company founded by Star Wars and Star Trek director JJ Abrams? Well it's here at State of Play for a gameplay reveal of 4 Loop, which is in pre-beta. The devs are inviting you in to play the game for yourself but stopped short of announcing a playtest.
It looks interesting, although 4 Loop will live or die by its game loop. Co-op games are tough to get right in this environment, but it certainly looks as if it has some solid ideas behind it. I'm keen to see more! Oh, FYI, it's the new game from the Left 4 Dead creator... give me.
Resident Evil 9 gameplay
Resident Evil 9 is here with a brand new gameplay trailer, this one focusing on the trauma poor Leon must be feeling as he returns to Raccoon City. Listen, you know it and I know it – RE9 is going to be one of the hottest games of the year.
Pragmata release date announced
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Capcom is up next with a Pragmata release date, with the game landing on PS5 on April 24, 2026. There's a gameplay demo now available if you want to play it for yourself! It's a great time, so you really should give this puzzle-shooter hybrid a try if you have the time.
Legacy of Kain returns
Wait, did somebody just say Legacy of Kain? I was too busy fawning over that damn Resident Evil 9 trailer.
Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered is coming later this year, with a demo coming soon. That's not the only thing coming soon either, with Brigadine Abyss also set to land this year on PS5.
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round announced
Tekken, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat have been firing on all cylinders this generation, so it's no surprise to see Dead of Alive join the fray as the series celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is landing later this year, with Tecmo Koei also announcing that a brand new installment is in early development for PS5! Now we're talking.
Control Resonant gameplay reveal
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Remedy is up next with a first gameplay showcase for Control Resonant – the long-awaited sequel to Control.
It's a big change of pace (this one is an action-RPG), but I have to say it looks utterly awesome. It's set in a open-ended New York that's bending in on itself, Inception style, and has a mind-bending approach to navigation and exploration. Combat looks fast and frantic too, with a more visceral focus on melee and magic.
Remedy concluded its State of Play gameplay reveal by noting that the game is still set to release in 2026 for PS5!
Crimson Moon revealed
A new game from developer Probably Monsters follows Control, with a fun looking third-person action game called Crimson Moon. Trailer was a little brief, but worth checking out if you like fantasy-action games.
Beast of Reincarnation release date confirmed
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I'm looking at a new gameplay trailer for Beast of Reincarnation, the upcoming game from Pokemon developer Game Freak. The game looks utterly stunning... oh, and here's a nice surprise – it's coming to PS5 on August 4, 2026!
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition announced, it's out tomorrow!
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Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition just got announced, a faithful remaster of the legendary PS1 classic. Better still, the PS5 game is available digitally tomorrow (Feb 13!)
Yokoh Shinobi Ops announced
Tenchu veterans from Sheuish Games and Acquire are collaborating for a new ninja action game called Yokoh Shinobi Ops, coming to Ps5 in 2027.
This one has caught me a little off guard. It's got a cinematic visual style, but looks a little more nuanced in its action gameplay. Expect super tough stealth action.
Project Windless announced by Krafton
Krafton Montreal Studio has a nice game reveal here, inspired by the novel The Bird that Drinks Tears. A sprawling fantasy adventure gamer with dynamic action-RPG combat. It looks visually stunning, with battlefields packed with enemies.
Basically, think Dynasty Warriors but with far more visual flourish. I'm hyper into this. Combat looks fast and frenetic, this one is for sure worth getting onto your radar as soon as possible.
I can't say I'm familiar with the novel the game is inspired by, but I love how broad the combat arenas seem to be.
I think this game looks wicked the more I see of it. I'm easily sold on a Star Wars racing game, but one which looks so heavily inspired by Burnout? It's coming out in 2026, and it can't come soon enough!
007: First Light gameplay showcase
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007: First Light is coming to PS5 on May 27, with IO Interactive hitting the State of Play with a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming action-adventure. It looks like a real GOTY contender.
Konami is here
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Konami is here for a whole bunch of announcements, let's get into it!
Metal Gear Solid 2: Master Collection Collection is finally coming. Which means you'll finally be able to get your hands-on MGS4 on a modern platform. You'll also be able to get into PSP classic Peace Walker. It's out August 27, 2026!
MGS4 and Peace Walker are divisive, but they are two of the best in the franchise. Honestly, Metal Gear Solid 4 is really worth your time, it's an amazing adventure and will have you in tears by the end if you've been following the Boss through all of his incarnations over the years.
Darwin's Paradox
Konami has lost me here. It just announced a teaser for... tactical octopus action with an MGS intro sting. It's a rather lovely 2D puzzle game with a demo now available, ahead of a release date in April.
Castlevania Belmont's Curse announced
With Castlevania celebrating its 40th anniversary, Konami has partnered with Evil Empire and Motion Twin to deliver Castlevania Belmont's Curse.
It looks like Castlevania x Dead Cells, and that's the easiest sell in the world. A Castlevania revival has been long overdue, so I am super happy to see the series returning in this way for 2026. What a nice surprise!
Konami is still announcing things
Konami is still going. Given that there's a Silent Hill Transmission straight after the State of Play, I didn't expect that we'd get a first look at Silent Hill Townfall here... and yet, here we are! New Silent Hill game from developer Screen Burn and Annapurna. It looks utterly terrifying, a first-person mind twist set in a bloody horrible fishing village called St Amelia. It looks awesome. Honestly, we love to see the Silent Hill revival.
Townfall is landing on PS5 in 2026!
Rev. Noir announced, a new Konami JRPG
Konami is still at it. The publisher just announced a new JRPG called Rev. Noir. Fantasy action with a nice bit of flair to its combat systems. It almost has this retro style to its presentation, a nice callback to the PS3 era for the genre.
OKAY I think that's it from Konami. A really strong showing from the publisher. I have to say, I'm impressed!
John Wick gameplay reveal from Saber
I wasn't expected a John Wick game to show up in the State of Play but here we are. Featuring what appears to be a young Keanu Reeves, the John Wick game looks pretty authentic. It's in development from Saber Interactive, and I have to imagine that this one will have a lot of eyes on it.
Marathon gameplay
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With Marathon set to land on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X on March 5, it's no surprise to see the new Bungie shooter show up with a new gameplay trailer.
It still remains to be seen how this one is going to go down with players, particularly with 14+ million still diving into Arc Raiders. Still, if anybody was able to get a legit competitor on the ground it's Bungie. I've always got time for new extraction shooters, so I'm keen for it.
Marathon Server Slam Beta announced
You can play Marathon for yourself, for free, very soon! An open Server Slam beta is set to run between February 26 and March 2 on PS5 and PC.
I wonder if we are getting ready to wrap up here? Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is coming to Game Catalog on Feb 17 for PS+ Premium and Extra members.
Tekken Dark Resurrection (from PSP) is coming to Classics catalog in March. That's not all, Time Crisis with a simulated lightgun experience is coming in May!
Oh, cool! Big Walk is here, the new co-op open-world exploration game from Untitled Goose Game devs. It's launching into PS Plus monthly games for all tiers later this year. That's fun!
Saros may be closing this thing out
Okay, no, I was wrong! Looks like Saros could be bringing State of Play home. Housemarque is finally giving a better look at the roguelike systems and flourishes ahead of this PS5 exclusive landing in April.
Adjust your experience with permanent upgrades, which have to be kept in balance. A really neat idea, which balances the sharp challenge of something like Returnal with a more approachable replay loop. Housemarque is one of the best studios in the business, so Saros is really ticking all the right boxes for me here.
Saros has a neat feature called 'The Eclipse', which is basically a corrupted nightmare realm you can unleash upon yourself to ramp up the challenge and potential rewards. Hell yeah.
Remember when I said I thought Saros was closing this out? I lied.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is here with a roster update, with the X-Men joining the fray. Wolverine, Danger, Storm, and other favorites are coming to this exceptionally exciting fighting game when it lands later this year. Honestly, it really does look fantastic. August 6 can't come soon enough.
X-Men aren't necessarily a surprise addition to Marvel Tokon, but that doesn't make the arrival of an X-Men team any less exciting. I missed the fourth fighter... I got too excited seeing the other three. I am sorry, but there's no way I'm scrolling back in this live stream now!
Sony Santa Monica, one more thing!
God of War. Act Calm.
God of War Trilogy Remake announced
After years of rumors, we're finally getting a God of War Trilogy Remake. TC Carson, the original God of War, is here to tell us more!
TC Carson has even more to say! Did he just say that the next trilogy was in early development? Honestly, he's an incredible performer and I sort of got lost in his voice for a little bit there...
God of War: Sons of Sparta announced, out now!
That's not the only God of War Sony Santa Monica has to share.
We are getting a 2.5D God of War game! A side-scrolling action game called God of War: Sons of Sparta announced, and it's out right this very second. Well, what are you waiting for? Go get it downloading!
State of Play is over!
Okay, I need a second to catch my breath. And by catch my breath I do of course mean refresh my PS5 until this God of War: Son of Sparta game appears available for a download.
A really solid State of Play showcase, IMO. A sequel to Kena was a great place to start, some really great reveals from Konami, and I loved the new looks at Control Resonant and Star Wars Galactic Racer.
Still, I'm sure some of you will be disappointed we didn't get a release date for Marvel's Wolverine... Insomniac recently promised that more info was coming Spring 2026, so not long to wait now!
God of War: Sons of Sparta reveal trailer
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