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Sony’s February 12, 2026 State of Play ran just over an hour and covered new game reveals, updates, release dates, demos, and PlayStation Plus additions. The biggest closing news was an early-development remake of the original Greek God of War trilogy, alongside the surprise reveal and same-day PS5 release of God of War Sons of Sparta. Here is Sony’s full announcement recap, with firm dates distinguished from broader release windows and announcements without a stated date.
What Sony announced at the February 2026 State of Play
Sony Interactive Entertainment’s official recap says the February 12 broadcast lasted “just over an hour”; its February 9 event notice had advertised 60+ minutes. The show included PlayStation Studios news, third-party games, new reveals, and demos—not just first-party or PS5-exclusive titles. Sony’s full recap includes trailers and links to selected game write-ups. Sony’s pre-show notice described the broadcast as focused on third-party and indie games headed to PS5 alongside PlayStation Studios news.
Games with confirmed release dates
| Game or update | Date and platforms stated in Sony’s recap | What Sony announced |
|---|---|---|
| Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition | February 13, 2026; digital launch on PS5 | Includes multiple versions of the 1995 platformer, 120 additional levels from bonus packs, a reimagined soundtrack by Christophe Héral, optional gameplay features, an interactive documentary, and a previously unplayable prototype. |
| Neva: Prologue | February 19, 2026; platform not stated in the recap entry | DLC set before the original game, about how Alba and the wolf cub Neva met, with new locations, enemies, and gameplay mechanics. |
| Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered | March 3, 2026; PS5 and PS4 | Visual, control, and camera refinements, archival content, and a Deluxe Edition that includes a playable demo of the cancelled sequel Dark Prophecy. |
| Marathon | Server Slam: February 26, 2026; launch: March 5, 2026; the recap describes the playable test for PS5 players | PS5 players could try selected content in the Server Slam and earn an in-game gear package, emblem, and banner for the full game. Sony also showed a new gameplay trailer. |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | March 19, 2026 on PC; PS5 update also planned for March 19 | PC preorders on Steam and Epic Games opened on February 12. Sony said new features and modes were planned for a PS5 update on March 19, with further details to come. |
| Ghost of Yōtei Legends | March 10, 2026; included for Ghost of Yōtei players in version 1.5 | Cooperative multiplayer with character classes, cosmetics, and three mission types. Sony said a Raid would follow in the coming months. |
| Darwin’s Paradox | April 2, 2026; PS5 demo announced for February 13 | The demo’s premise draws on Metal Gear Solid. Sony said preordering the full game includes two exclusive skins. |
| Pragmata | April 24, 2026; PS5 | Capcom showed more of the sci-fi adventure and the threats faced by Hugh and android companion Diana. |
| Saros | April 30, 2026; PS5 | Housemarque detailed armor upgrades, fast travel to unlocked biomes, and a Modifier system. Eclipse events intensify threats and affect enemies, weapons, and artifacts. |
| Dead or Alive 6 Last Round | June 25, 2026; PS5 | Sony described standard and free-to-play editions. The free-to-play edition includes four fighters from the full 29-fighter roster. Team Ninja also teased a new series entry. |
| Beast of Reincarnation | August 4, 2026; PS5 | Game Freak’s action RPG is set in far-future Japan. Emma fights with a sword in real time and directs her dog companion Koo through a command system. |
| MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls | August 6, 2026; PS5 and PC | Magik, Wolverine, and Danger joined the revealed roster. Sony said preorders would open February 19 and linked to a separate article about Episode Mode and editions. |
| Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 | August 27, 2026; PS5 | Sony listed Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Metal Gear: Ghost Babel as a bonus title, and additional extras. |
| Resident Evil Requiem | February 27, 2026; platform not stated in the recap entry | Capcom showed a launch trailer with story teasers and action footage ahead of release. |
Dates and platform labels above reflect Sony’s February 12 recap. Where that entry does not name a platform, the table does not infer one from other announcements.
Games announced for a year or season, without an exact date
| Game | Window and platforms stated in Sony’s recap | Announcement details |
|---|---|---|
| Brigandine Abyss | “This year”; platform not stated in the recap entry | A new single-player fantasy strategy RPG in the Brigandine series, set in a fantasy world with hex-grid battles. |
| Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | “This year”; PS5 | The 2D action-exploration series returns with new weapons and abilities alongside classic tools. Konami, Evil Empire, and Motion Twin share development; Sony also noted a new art style. |
| Crimson Moon | “Later this year”; PS5 | ProbablyMonsters’ gothic action-adventure RPG supports solo or co-op play. Co-op changes the intensity through dynamic difficulty scaling and enemy composition. |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | “This year”; PS5 and PC | Ember Lab’s adventure stars an older Kena traveling to Kosmora. Spirit companions grow and unlock powers, with elemental gameplay. |
| Mina the Hollower | “This spring”; PS5 demo announced for February 13 | Yacht Games showed gameplay. Sony cited more than 25 bosses, 60 trinkets, weapon upgrades, a level-up system, New Game Plus, gameplay modifiers, and a fishing minigame. |
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer | “Later this year”; PS5 | A runs-based racing game in the Outer Rim. Sony showed multiple vehicles and characters racing across planets in an unsanctioned circuit. |
| Yakoh Shinobi Ops | “Next year”; PS5 | Four-player online isometric shinobi action built around cooperative infiltration, ninjutsu abilities, traps, enemy soldiers, and an ever-present Pursuer. |
New reveals and updates without a release window in the recap
New games and projects
- 007 First Light: IO Interactive showed a story trailer for its original James Bond origin story. In Iceland, Bond’s actions put him on MI6’s radar as a possible recruit to the revived 00 programme. He crosses paths with training instructor and former 00 agent John Greenway as they take on rogue former British operative 009. Sony gave no release date in this entry.
- 4: Loop: Bad Robot Games Chief Creative Officer Mike Booth discussed the four-player co-op shooter, its gameplay loop, and mechanics. Sony directed readers to a separate article for more detail, including upcoming beta opportunities; the recap did not state a date.
- Control Resonant: Remedy Entertainment shared details about shapeshifting weapons and gravity anomalies in a Manhattan reshaped by otherworldly forces. No release date was stated in the recap entry.
- John Wick: Saber Interactive announced a game set in a previously unseen chapter of John Wick’s life, with players controlling Wick. Sony described cinematic camerawork, environments, gun-fu combat, and driving. The recap did not give an official title or release date.
- Project Windless: A PS5 dark fantasy open-world action RPG inspired by the Korean novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. Set thousands of years before the source material, it features a playable member of the Rekons, a humanoid bird warrior race. Sony gave no release date in the entry.
- Rev.Noir: Konami offered a first look at a new JRPG. Its world is threatened by “lightfall,” a phenomenon that kills anyone it touches; the story follows a memory-lost boy and a mysterious girl. No release window was stated.
- Silent Hill: Townfall: Sony described a new town, hostile creatures, story-driven puzzles, and a first-person perspective. A portable CRT TV serves as both a tool during encounters and a way to uncover the story. The recap gave no release date.
God of War: trilogy remake and a game available the same day
Santa Monica Studio confirmed that a remake of the original Greek God of War trilogy was in early development. Sony did not announce a release date. Separately, Santa Monica Studio partnered with Mega Cat Studios on God of War Sons of Sparta, a 2D action platformer that Sony said was available on PS5 on February 12, the day of the broadcast.
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PlayStation Plus announcements
Sony’s February 12 recap named the following games and timing:
- Monthly Games: Co-op puzzler Big Walk was announced as a day-one launch in Monthly Games later in 2026.
- Premium Classics: Premium members were promised Tekken Dark Resurrection in March 2026 and Time Crisis in May 2026.
- February Game Catalog: The announced additions were Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Neva, and Season: A Letter to the Future. Disney Pixar Wall-E was listed for Premium. Sony said the titles would be available from February 17, 2026.
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Sony’s recap mixes exact calendar dates with seasonal or annual windows and announcements that have no timing attached. “This year,” “later this year,” “this spring,” and “next year” are the wording used in the February 12, 2026 post; they are not confirmation of availability on October 8, 2026. For a specific game, use the linked creator article or trailer from Sony’s announcement roundup for additional detail. The roundup is an announcement recap, not a review or hands-on report.
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