Key Takeaways:
- God of War: Sons of Sparta is available now as a surprise digital release on PS5.
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots officially launches August 27, 2026.
- Avowed has expanded to PlayStation 5 with an exclusive Anniversary Update.
- Pokémon GO kicks off the Lunar New Year “Year of the Horse” event today.
It is a massive day to be a PlayStation fan. Following that record-breaking State of Play, Sony went ahead and shadow-dropped a brand-new game. Plus, they finally confirmed that a legendary series is being rescued from the PS3.
God of War: Sons of Sparta – Surprise PS5 Launch
In a move that caught nearly everyone off guard, Santa Monica Studio just released God of War: Sons of Sparta. It is a side-scrolling, pixel-art style prequel, and you can grab it on your PS5 this second. Even though series creator David Jaffe has already shared some loud thoughts on the art style, the game is already flying to the top of the charts.
For more on upcoming action-RPGs, check out our Crimson Desert Features Overview.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Master Collection Vol. 2 Release Date
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is coming to modern consoles. It will be part of the Master Collection Vol. 2.
- Official Release Date: August 27, 2026.
- Included Titles: The collection also features MGS: Peace Walker and the cult-classic Ghost Babel.
Getters Gaming’s Take: The 2026 Action-RPG Wave
Between Crimson Desert coming next month and this surprise God of War drop, get ready to save some money. If you were trying to save for something big this year, these announcements just made that a whole lot harder. This shift mirrors the aggressive strategy we’ve seen from other publishers recently.
Avowed PS5 Anniversary Update: New Features & Performance
In a huge shift for Xbox, Avowed officially launched on PlayStation 5 today. This Anniversary Update brings the Living Lands to Sony fans for the first time, and it even comes with a New Game Plus mode.
What is New on the PS5 Version:
- DualSense Support: You will feel the magic and sword swings thanks to haptic feedback.
- Anniversary Extras: Look out for new armor sets and a special quest called “The Gilded Path.”
- Performance: It runs at a smooth 4K and 60FPS on the PS5 Pro.
Pokémon GO Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse Event
If you are out playing Pokémon GO today, the Lunar New Year event is officially live. It runs from today through February 21, and this time around, it is all about the “Year of the Horse.”
Pokémon with Increased Spawn Rates:
- Ponyta and Galarian Ponyta (with higher Shiny rates)
- Blitzle
- Fuecoco
Event Bonuses & Rewards:
- Better odds for Lucky Trades and becoming Lucky Friends.
- PokéStops might turn gold even if you do not use a Golden Lure.
For official patch notes, visit the Pokémon GO Live Blog.