The February 2026 State of Play lasted over an hour and detailed dozens of projects from SIE Studios and third-party partners. While the presentation relied heavily on legacy titles, the technical details provided give insight into the development roadmap for the PS5.
Major Developments: Santa Monica Studio and IO Interactive
God of War (Greek Trilogy Remake) Santa Monica Studio confirmed that a remake of the original God of War Greek trilogy is in early development. This project involves a complete rebuild of the PS2-era titles. From a preservation standpoint, the success of this project depends on whether the original gameplay logic is maintained or if the mechanical identity is lost in the transition to modern engines.
God of War Sons of Sparta Developed in collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, this is a 2D action platformer. It is available on PS5 starting today. The developers chose a pixel-art aesthetic for this spin-off, which represents a significant shift in production scale compared to the studio’s primary titles.
007 First Light IO Interactive presented a story trailer for this James Bond origin story set in Iceland. The game features instructor John Greenway and tracks a rogue operative, 009. The technical challenge for IO Interactive will be scaling their Glacier engine to handle the environmental demands of Icelandic terrain compared to the urban sandboxes of their previous work.
Action and RPG Technical Details
- Beast of Reincarnation: This action RPG from Game Freak launches August 4. It features a sci-fi Japan setting and follows two protagonists, Emma and the dog Koo. This is a departure from the studio’s usual hardware constraints.
- Kena: Scars of Kosmora: Ember Lab is developing this sequel for a 2026 release on PS5 and PC. The game expands on the island of Kosmora with an older version of the lead character.
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse: A 2D exploration title from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin. It utilizes a new art style distinct from previous entries in the series.
- Control Resonant: Remedy Entertainment is implementing new shapeshifting weapons and gravity anomalies in a Manhattan setting. Remedy’s Northlight engine continues to focus on physics-based environmental interactions.
- Pragmata: Capcom announced a release date of April 24. The footage focused on the protagonists Hugh and Diana.
- Resident Evil Requiem: The launch trailer was shown ahead of the February 27 release.
- Project Windless: This open-world RPG is based on the novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. It features the Rekons, a race of humanoid birds.
Multiplayer and Service Updates
- Marathon: Bungie scheduled a “Server Slam” for February 26. The full game launches March 5. This will be the first major test of the game’s networking infrastructure.
- Ghost of Yōtei Legends: Version 1.5 arrives March 10. This is a cooperative update that adds character classes and specific missions.
- Saros: Housemarque’s sci-fi shooter features a “Modifier system” and “eclipse events.” It launches April 30.
- MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls: Launches August 6. The roster includes Magik, Wolverine, and Danger.
Remasters and Archival Content
The show featured several legacy collections. While many remasters serve as simple ports, some include notable archival materials.
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition: Launches February 13. This version includes a playable prototype and 120 bonus levels. Including a prototype is a rare instance of a publisher providing actual development history within a commercial release.
- Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: Arriving March 3. The Deluxe Edition includes a demo of the cancelled sequel, Dark Prophecy. This provides public access to code that was previously unavailable.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: Launching August 27. This includes MGS4, Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. This marks the first time MGS4 has been officially ported to hardware outside of the PlayStation 3.
Additional Announcements
- Mina the Hollower: Yacht Games is releasing a limited-time PS5 demo tomorrow.
- Darwin’s Paradox: A tactical octopus action game launching April 2.
- Neva: Prologue: A DLC prequel launching February 19.
- Dead or Alive 6 Last Round: Coming to PS5 June 25. Team Ninja also confirmed a new entry is in development.
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: Confirmed for PC on March 19.
- Fable: Confirmed for a PS5 release in Autumn 2026.
- John Wick: A new title from Saber Interactive featuring “gun-fu” mechanics.
PlayStation Plus February Updates
- Monthly Games: Big Walk (Day One launch).
- Game Catalog (Feb 17): Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Neva, Season: A Letter to the Future, and Disney Pixar Wall-E.
- Classics (Premium): Tekken Dark Resurrection (March) and Time Crisis (May).
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New Reveals and Major Announcements
These titles were officially unveiled, confirmed for PS5, or received significant new project details during the presentation:
• God of War (Original Greek Trilogy Remake): A major new project from Santa Monica Studio currently in early development .
• God of War Sons of Sparta: A surprise 2D action platformer reveal that launched immediately .
• 007 First Light: An original James Bond origin story from IO Interactive .
• Beast of Reincarnation: A new action RPG from Game Freak featuring a sci-fi future Japan .
• Kena: Scars of Kosmora: The newly announced sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits .
• Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse: A brand-new 2D exploration title from Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin .
• John Wick: A new “gun-fu” action title currently in development by Saber Interactive .
• Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: Officially announced for an August 27 release .
• Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: A new remaster arriving March 3 .
• Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition: A definitive digital edition featuring 120 bonus levels .
• Rev.Noir: A new JRPG from Konami set in a world affected by “lightfall” .
• Crimson Moon: A gothic action-adventure RPG featuring dynamic co-op .
• Project Windless: A dark fantasy open-world RPG based on the novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears .
• Star Wars: Galactic Racer: A high-stakes Outer Rim racing game coming later this year .
• Yakoh Shinobi Ops: A four-player online isometric shinobi game slated for 2027 .
• Dead or Alive (Unnamed New Entry): A brand-new entry in the series teased by Team Ninja .
• Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake: Listed as a major upcoming title in the PlayStation Blog’s news section .
• Death Howl: An upcoming open-world Soulslike deckbuilder .
• Mechborn: A roguelike deckbuilding game featuring kaiju .
• Kiln: A pottery-party brawler announced for 2026 .
• Fable: Formally announced for a PS5 release in Autumn 2026 .
Upcoming Demos and Betas
Several games were highlighted with specific dates for playable previews or trials:
• Mina the Hollower: A limited-time PS5 demo becomes available on February 13 .
• Darwin’s Paradox: A Metal Gear Solid-inspired demo also arrives on February 13 .
• Marathon: A “Server Slam” beta event is scheduled for February 26 .
• Dark Prophecy: A playable demo of this cancelled sequel is included in the Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Deluxe Edition on March 3 .
Major Updates and Established Titles
These games received new trailers, release dates, or content updates:
• Resident Evil Requiem: Received its official launch trailer for a February 27 release .
• Pragmata: Capcom shared a new look at Hugh and Diana with an April 24 release date .
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: Confirmed for PC on March 19, alongside new PS5 features .
• Ghost of Yōtei Legends: A version 1.5 cooperative multiplayer update arriving March 10 .
• Silent Hill: Townfall: Shared new details regarding its first-person gameplay and tools .
• Saros: Housemarque’s sci-fi shooter received an April 30 launch date .
• MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls: Announced new roster members and an August 6 release date .
• Neva: Prologue: A DLC prequel exploring the first meeting of Alba and Neva, launching February 19 .
• Dead or Alive 6 Last Round: Received a PS5 release date of June 25 .
• Control Resonant: Remedy detailed new shapeshifting weapons and mechanics .
• PlayStation Plus Additions (February 2026 – May 2026)
• Big Walk (Monthly Games)
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Game Catalog)
• Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (Game Catalog)
• Neva (Game Catalog)
• Season: A Letter to the Future (Game Catalog)
• Disney Pixar Wall-E (Game Catalog)
• Tekken Dark Resurrection (Classics – March)
• Time Crisis (Classics – May)
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