PlayStation State of Play 2026 recap

PlayStation State of Play 2026 has revealed many launch dates for quite a few PlayStation Studios titles. It primarily paints a roadmap for the rest of the 12 months, and given all of the titles popping out, it might be a giant one for the PlayStation 5, particularly with complaints that the technology hasn’t given gamers sufficient in its stint so far.

Third-party studios additionally introduced some PlayStation State of Play bulletins, with Konami and Capcom being the headliners. Loads of video games have been revealed, and from an esports perspective, significantly within the Fighting Game Community, there’s lots to sink your tooth into.

So, let’s go over every thing from the PlayStation state of play February 2026, together with all new title bulletins, launch date reveals, and video games of curiosity for esports followers.

State of Play was fairly a PlayStation showcase for 2026, with many, many titles popping out this 12 months. Those who haven’t revealed launch dates have had extra gameplay to indicate, and with demos and playtests abound, there’s a lot for followers to get enthusiastic about.

Launching with the 1.5 replace of Ghost of Yōtei on March 10, Legends will probably be free DLC for house owners of the sport. It will likely be a four-player co-op mode with 4 totally different lessons, the place gamers tackle the demonic Yōtei Six.

Capcom’s Pragmata received one other trailer, releasing on April 24. For these eager to see what the sport will probably be like, a trailer is now out there for PlayStation 5 house owners, with the PlayStation State of Play time matching the demo drop.

Loss of life Stranding 2 On The Seaside had a PC port introduced, with a launch date of March 19, lower than a 12 months after its launch on PS5. The port will embrace quality-of-life upgrades, similar to unlocked framerates, ultra-wide help, DualSense controller help, upscaling, and body technology. These eager to get a slice of Kojima’s ardour challenge on PC gained’t have to attend lengthy.

4:LOOP confirmed off extra of its gameplay, with director Mike Sales space saying that Dangerous Robotic Video games will probably be internet hosting a playtest for its upcoming co-op shooter. There is no such thing as a launch date as of but, however the recreation is beginning to take form forward of its PC and PS5 launch.

There was one more Resident Evil Requiem exhibiting off much more Leon. Capcom showcased gameplay within the streets of Raccoon Metropolis and took gamers down reminiscence lane with RE2’s RCPD. RE9 will launch on February 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, Swap 2, and PC.

Treatment Leisure’s Management: Resonant, a sequel to 2019’s Management, received an in-depth gameplay trailer, exhibiting off the action-hack-and-slash gameplay, gravity-changing mechanics, and one of many early ranges. Whereas Dylan Faden’s journey has no launch date as of but, Management: Resonant continues to be aiming for 2026.

One way or the other, Useless or Alive is again, proving that it’s extra alive than useless, regardless of fears. Useless or Alive 6: Final Spherical is coming to PS5 on June 25, and just like the DOA 5 model, will probably be an improve with all of the DLC characters and a photograph mode. New cosmetics will probably be coming to the sport, too, which is as anticipated from Koei Tecmo. Extra excitingly, there was a trailer for the Useless or Alive thirtieth anniversary, hinting at a brand new challenge. Useless or Alive 7 might be on the playing cards.

Recreation Freak’s foray away from Pokémon is constant to look spectacular, with Beasts of Reincarnation revealing much more motion gameplay. Beast of Reincarnation additionally confirmed off the lethal, flora enemies, and can launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC on August 4.

From the creators of the indie gem, Shovel Knight, comes Mina the Hollower, an upcoming, Zelda-esque pixel journey. A demo will probably be dropping the day after the PlayStation State of Play, with a launch date nonetheless aiming for someday in 2026.

Nomada Studio’s Neva is getting a prequel DLC, returning to a lovely, drawn world. It tells the story of how Alba and the younger cub, Neva, met. Releasing on February 19 for PlayStation 5, PS4, Xbox Collection X/S, Swap, and PC, there will probably be new mechanics and places coming to Neva: Prologue.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer received a gameplay trailer, showcasing a story and extra high-speed pod-racing followers have been dreaming of since The Phantom Menace. Releasing someday in 2026, we’ll lastly have the ability to race in Tatooine with speeder bikes and podracers alike. 

There was one more 007: First Mild trailer, inching nearer to the Might 27 launch date. IO Interactive debuted a montage-style trailer, exhibiting off a bit extra of the story, with Bond being new to the 00 program and 009 seemingly appearing because the overarching antagonist. Extra missions have been proven, extra cutscenes, gameplay, and we now have a better sense of the place the story will probably be going.

Feeding off a Steel Gear Stable announcement, Konami and ZDT Studio revealed extra for Darwin’s Paradox, a unusual recreation the place an octopus is thrust from his ocean house and onto the streets. Whereas the sport gained’t come out till April 2, a demo is out now.

Whereas it has been quiet for the reason that controversy, Marathon lastly revealed a brand new trailer, with E33 and BG3’s Jennefer English voicing over horror-esque scenes. The sport is releasing on March 5, with a ‘server slam’, primarily an early entry playtest, out there on February 26.

From Home Home, the studio behind Untitled Goose Recreation, comes one other trailer for Large Stroll, a delightful-looking co-op journey that appears good for the rising style, showcasing a pure proximity chat. It will likely be coming to PC and PS5 later this 12 months, however a precise launch date has not been confirmed.

Saros has been turning heads ever because it was introduced, and its newest trailer confirmed off the survivors of Echelon 4, development techniques, problem modifiers, and what seems to be to be a hub. Releasing on April 30 for PS5, Saros’ frantically thrilling gameplay seems to be prefer it might be one thing particular.

Including to probably the most thrilling years within the FGC is Arc System Works’ Marvel Tōkon: Preventing Souls, which revealed the Unbreakable X-Males within the roster. The brand new additions embrace: Magik, Wolverine, and Hazard, and it has additionally been introduced that there will probably be 20 launch characters. Marvel Tōkon: Preventing Souls releases on August 6 for PlayStation and PC.

PlayStation+ is getting a number of new additions, which incorporates the critically acclaimed Spider-Man 2, and two classics: Tekken: Darkish Resurrection and Time Disaster. These new additions will be part of plus from February 17.

Together with updates for demos, gameplay, and launch dates, a myriad of latest initiatives have been introduced, too, with Konami having lots to share at this occasion. There has notably been nothing from Sq. Enix, which is unusual given the anticipation for the ultimate a part of the Last Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, however that doesn’t imply there hasn’t been some huge information.

Ember Lab is now a PlayStation Studio and revealed a sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Kena: Scars of Kosmora seems to be like an enormous, technical improve on the unique Kena, following an older protagonist who may help the dwelling as a spirit information. Regardless of the reveal, Kena: Scars of Kosmora is aiming for a 2026 launch, going greater and higher for Ember Lab’s sequel.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance, the final title within the Soul Reaver saga, which first launched in 2003. The remaster, creatively referred to as Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, will function new character skins, misplaced ranges, and a photograph mode, respiration new life right into a cult traditional.

PlayStation State of Play 2026 additionally noticed a sequel to Happinet’s tactical JRPG sequence, Brigandine Abyss, coming later within the 12 months on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, Swap 2, and PC. It comes with over 100 unit lessons and 6 essential tales, being the proper revival for the sequence and for technique JRPG lovers.

Crimson Moon is a model new IP from ProbablyMonsters. Gamers take management of a half-angel, half-human protagonist in co-op, RPG journey with loads of motion and gore. It’s a gothic, darkish fantasy journey, the place gamers battle by hordes of skeletons, coming to Xbox Collection X/S, PC, and PS5 in Fall 2026.  

Regardless of all its points, Ubisoft has not forgotten the Rayman sequence, with the Rayman thirtieth Anniversary Version bringing the classics to a brand new technology. It contains Rayman’s 5 unique variations and an interactive documentary. The sport is accessible now digitally, and will probably be out there bodily on June 26. 

One of many strangest titles at PlayStation State of Play was Mission Windless, by Krafton, primarily based on the Korean novel, The Chook That Drinks Tears. Regardless of the bizarreness of the protagonist, the sport seems to be gory, violent, and bold, and the graphical constancy is unimaginable, showcasing fights with huge monsters and zealous armies. No launch window has been introduced but, however Mission Windless is one to regulate.

Coming to the PS5 in 2027, ACQUIRE and Shueisha Video games showcased Yakoh Shinobi Ops, a stealth, motion title with a novel tackle the style, given its isometric digital camera. Gamers will take management of considered one of 4 ninja infiltrating a feudal, Japanese castle-town, and it seems to be to be one of many extra distinctive initiatives coming to PlayStation.

Konami had an enormous presence at State of Play PlayStation, and it wouldn’t be Konami with out Steel Gear Stable. The Steel Gear Stable Grasp Assortment Vol. 2 will lastly carry MGS 4: Weapons of the Patriots to fashionable consoles, lastly giving it a house exterior the PS3. There has additionally been an replace to the MGS Grasp Assortment Vol. 1, with new graphical choices. 

As if a miracle, Castlevania is getting a brand new Metroidvania title, appearing as a direct sequel to Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, happening 23 years after. Konami has pulled off a tactical masterstroke that even Pep Guardiola could be pleased with, with acclaimed indie builders Movement Twin and Evil Empire creating Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. With its 2.5D and stylised aesthetic, it seems to be to be precisely what Castlevania followers need. Additionally it is deliberate to return out later this 12 months.  

After a critically acclaimed remake and title inside a 12 months of one another, the Silent Hill sequence isn’t slowing down. Silent Hill: Downfall takes the franchise to St. Amelia, exhibiting off first-person gameplay and the grotesque physique horror the sequence is thought for. Coming later this 12 months, the query turns into if Silent Hill can launch a hat-trick of sturdy titles again to again to again.

In growth for the PlayStation 5, and with out a launch date announcement but, Konami has revealed a brand new IP, Rev. Noir. Rev. Noir is a JRPG hoping to domesticate the “heartfelt moments that outline JRPGs,” with a 3D, anime aesthetic.

Keanu Reeves is turning into a standard face in each cinema and gaming. Saber Interactive has introduced a mix of those worlds, revealing a John Wick recreation, exhibiting off cinematics and slightly little bit of gameplay. Up to now, the sport captures the essence of the John Wick Collection, and whereas there isn’t a launch date but, gamers can take management of the Baba Yaga on PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC.

Closing the evening was maybe its greatest announcement: a remake of the God of Warfare Trilogy, with legendary voice actor TC Carson returning to the position of Kratos. Whereas Santa Monica had nothing with the sport to indicate, not even a launch date, it’s an enormous announcement, and it’s nice to see Carson again within the black-soaked sandals of Kratos. Nonetheless, Santa Monica didn’t go away its followers empty-handed.

God of Warfare: Sons of Sparta was shadow-dropped similtaneously its State of Play showcase. A retro, side-scrolling motion title, gamers will take management of a younger Kratos and Deimos, his brother, with Santa Monica teaming up with Mega Cat Studios for a lovely, pixel-art aesthetic. It’s out there proper now for PS5 house owners and exhibits that, whereas the God of Warfare sequence has gone quiet, it doesn’t imply it has been dormant.

Whereas Marathon is the large title so far as esports is anxious, it could not kick off, as a consequence of being a PvPvE extraction shooter. This then places it in the identical style as Arc Raiders, and whereas that recreation has achieved exceptionally nicely, it hasn’t kicked off from an esports perspective.

Then, there’s Star Wars: Galactic Racers, which may probably have some esports life in it as a racer, however it’s a little bit of an unknown amount, given its nature as a Star Wars recreation. It does look very enjoyable up to now, nevertheless.

The true spotlight comes from the combating recreation neighborhood. The Marvel Tōkon: Preventing Souls announcement was anticipated, provided that it’s a PlayStation Studios recreation, and seeing the X-Males, in addition to having affirmation for its debut roster dimension, bodes very nicely. With 2XKO’s troubles, Marvel Tōkon may find yourself being the dominant tag-fighter of 2026.

The shock got here from Useless or Alive making a comeback. DOA 6: Final Spherical would increase sufficient eyebrows by itself, however the announcement of a brand new title within the sequence implies that Staff Ninja is constant to spend money on Useless or Alive. With a Virtua Fighter being labored on too, and Tekken 8 nonetheless going, combating video games look to be thriving for 3D, not simply 2D.

PlayStation State of Play 2026 was a giant one, having lots to indicate off and is portray a wholesome image for the PS5 for the remainder of the 12 months. Preventing video games received a specific spotlight from an esports perspective, particularly given how area of interest the neighborhood is, and Konami appeared to return to the occasion in pressure. 

Nonetheless, there have been some notable exceptions. Many hoped for information on Last Fantasy 7 Remake half 3, but Sq. Enix had nothing to indicate. This might imply that information is being saved for the Summer season season, though this State of Play for February has been meaty sufficient with out Sq. Enix, particularly with Capcom and Konami selecting up the slack.