February PlayStation State of Play: Full Announcement Recap

The gaming landscape for the coming years is taking exciting shape, with today’s February PlayStation State of Play offering a massive glimpse into the future. From long-awaited sequels and surprising remasters to brand-new intellectual properties, the showcase laid out a compelling roadmap for players. Here is a complete rundown of every announcement and reveal from the event.

Kena: Scars of Kosmora has been officially revealed. The sequel to Bridge of Spirits from Ember Lab features an older, more seasoned Kena who now acts as a spirit guide for the living. She wields a new staff, and her trusted fox-like companion appears to evolve into a mount during the adventure. This 3D action platformer is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation and PC.

Fans of Ghost of Tsushima can mark their calendars, as the cooperative multiplayer mode Ghost of Yōtei Legends received a release date trailer. Launching on March 10 alongside Patch 1.5, this four-player experience lets you choose from four distinct classes to battle the demonic Yōtei Six.

Death Stranding 2 On The Beach is making its way to PC on March 19. Kojima Productions is bringing the acclaimed sequel to the platform less than a year after its PS5 debut, complete with enhancements like unlocked framerates, ultra-wide monitor support, and DualSense controller compatibility.

Bad Robot Games provided a first look at gameplay for 4:Loop, a cooperative shooter highlighted by its emergent systems. Game director Mike Booth concluded the overview by inviting interested players to sign up for future playtesting. A release date remains to be announced.

Capcom’s segment began with an extended trailer for Pragmata, offering a hauntingly beautiful view of its otherworldly New York City. The trailer, featuring protagonists Diana and Hugh, ended with the surprise announcement that a playable demo is available immediately on all announced platforms ahead of its April 24 launch.

The horror continues with Resident Evil Requiem. A new trailer showcased gameplay featuring Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft, culminating in a chilling return to the dilapidated Raccoon City Police Department decades after the events of Resident Evil 2. The game launches on February 27.

A classic is being revived with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. The final chapter of the Soul Reaver saga returns on March 3 with new character skins, lost levels, and a photo mode. In related news, a new 2D Legacy of Kain action game is also in development.

Strategy RPG enthusiasts have a new title to anticipate with Brigandine Abyss. The next entry in Happinent’s series promises over 100 unit classes and six main storylines when it arrives in 2026.

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is coming to PlayStation 5 and other platforms on June 25. This updated version includes all previous DLC characters, an improved photo mode, and plans for future new characters and costumes. A free-to-play version will also be available at launch. The announcement concluded with news of another Dead or Alive title in development for PS5.

Remedy Entertainment unveiled new gameplay for Control: Resonant, highlighting protagonist Dylan Faden’s incredible traversal powers as he runs across the sides of buildings in a folding, alternate-reality Manhattan. This visually striking title is scheduled for 2026.

Set to a heavy metal soundtrack, the announcement trailer for Crimson Moon introduced a new cooperative action RPG. Players take on the role of half-human, half-angel protagonists battling through dark fantasy cathedrals and locales. It is set for a Fall 2026 release.

Game Freak showcased another impressive trailer for Beast of Reincarnation, highlighting its frenetic combat and massive, arena-filling bosses. This action title arrives on August 4.

Celebrating three decades of the limbless hero, Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition releases tomorrow, February 13. Developed by Digital Eclipse, this special edition features an interactive documentary, museum-like elements, and includes five original versions of the game.

Yacht Club Games announced a new demo for Mina the Hollower will be available tomorrow. This Zelda-like adventure is currently planned for a Spring 2026 release.

Nomada Studio is expanding its beautiful world with Neva: Prologue, a DLC that introduces new mechanics and locations for Alba and her wolf cub. This update launches on February 19.

A stylish new cooperative stealth game, Yakoh Shinobi Ops, was revealed with a unique isometric perspective. Players infiltrate a Japanese castle town as one of four unique ninjas, evading or eliminating demonic guards. It is currently slated for 2027 on PS5.

Krafton announced Project Windless, a video game adaptation of the Korean novel The Bird That Drinks Tears, which follows a rooster warrior wielding twin blades.

Lucasfilm debuted new gameplay for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, showcasing the variety of speeder bikes and podracing vehicles players will pilot in this 2026 racing title.

IO Interactive released another montage trailer for 007: First Light, offering glimpses of various mission locations and story beats ahead of its May 27 launch.

Konami had a significant presence, revealing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 for an August 27 release. This collection finally brings Guns of the Patriots and Peace Walker to modern platforms. An update for Volume 1 is also arriving today with new high-resolution options. The publisher also announced a charming puzzle-platformer, Darwin’s Paradox, which gets a demo tomorrow ahead of its April 2 launch.

In a major move for the franchise, Konami has tapped Motion Twin and Evil Empire to develop a new 2.5D title, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, set 23 years after Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse. It is scheduled for 2026.

The long-teased Silent Hill: Townfall received its first full-length gameplay trailer, introducing protagonist Simon in the eerie, protest-sign-dotted town of St. Amelia. A 2026 release is planned. Konami also teased Rev. Noir, a new action RPG in development for PS5 aimed at capturing heartfelt JRPG moments.

An untitled John Wick game was briefly announced, with platforms confirmed but no release window.

Bungie showcased a new, horror-tinged trailer for Marathon, with a server slam event beginning on February 26 ahead of its March 5 launch.

New PlayStation+ additions were confirmed, with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 joining on February 17 and classics like Tekken: Dark Resurrection and Time Crisis coming to the catalog soon.

The studio behind Untitled Goose Game showed off another trailer for Big Walk, its upcoming cooperative and comedic hiking adventure, set for 2026.

Housemarque revealed a new trailer for Saros, highlighting the survivors of Echelon 4 alongside permanent progression systems. It launches on April 30.

The Unbreakable X-Men team, including Storm, Wolverine, Magik, and Danger, are joining the roster of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on August 6.

In a major reveal, Santa Monica Studio announced a remake of the original God of War trilogy is in early development for PS5. In a surprise shadow drop, the studio also released God of War: Sons of Sparta today. Developed with Mega Cat Studios, this 2D pixel-art prequel follows a young Kratos and his brother Deimos.

(Source: Game Informer)