February 2026 PlayStation State of Play Roundup Everything Announced for PlayStation 5 and Beyond
Sony followed the Xbox Developer Direct and the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase with a major February 2026 State of Play that clearly aimed to re establish momentum for the PlayStation 5 pipeline. The broadcast delivered a dense mix of first party momentum, third party surprises, and release date clarity across 2026 and into 2027, with several projects signaling a stronger cross platform strategy that still keeps PlayStation 5 as the center of gravity.
Below is a complete recap of everything announced during the February 2026 PlayStation State of Play presentation, including every trailer link provided in the show recap.
Kena Scars of Kosmora
A direct sequel to Kena Bridge of Spirits, this follow up features an older Kena traveling to Kosmora to find a cure for a mysterious spirit affliction. The sequel expands combat and introduces a spirit companion that also functions as a mount. Launching in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Ghost of Yotei Legends
A free multiplayer DLC add on for Ghost of Yotei that brings back a 4 player cooperative structure with mission types built around Survival, Story, and Raid. Launches March 10, 2026 on PlayStation 5.
Death Stranding 2 On the Beach PC
The PC version arrives March 19, 2026 with PC focused features including ultrawide resolution support, upscaling, and frame generation.
4 LOOP gameplay deep dive
Bad Robot Games and Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth presented 4 LOOP as a multiplayer project set in a world where aliens have turned 99.99% of humanity into glass. Coming in 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5, with a closed beta starting in Spring 2026.
PRAGMATA world view
Capcom showcased a richer look at PRAGMATA’s world design, including a 3D printed Times Square like environment dominated by massive structures and layered mysteries. Launches April 24, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2. A demo is available now on all formats.
Resident Evil Requiem
A new trailer highlighted a degraded Racoon City and introduced supporting characters including Emily, Nathan Dempsey, and Victor Gideon. Launches February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered
The final mainline entry to date receives a modern remaster featuring improved visuals, an optional third person camera, and additional upgrades. Launches March 3, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Brigandine Abyss
A new tactical RPG entry built around strategic hex grid combat in a new world designed to be more approachable for newcomers. Coming in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round and new DEAD OR ALIVE project
KOEI TECMO confirmed DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round for June 25, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, alongside confirmation that a new project is in development for PlayStation 5.
Control Resonant
Remedy delivered its first substantial gameplay look, positioning Control Resonant as the studio’s most ambitious game to date. Coming in 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
Crimson Moon
ProbablyMonsters revealed Crimson Moon, described as a Gothic High Renaissance action adventure RPG that blends brutal melee combat with celestial angelic arts transformations and high stakes replayable missions. Launching late 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC.
Beast of Reincarnation release date
Game Freak’s one person one dog AAA action RPG lands August 4, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, with the new footage emphasizing a mix of fast action and tactical decision making.
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition
Digital Eclipse bundles 5 versions of the 1995 original plus the never before playable SNES prototype and a deep archive package. Launches digitally February 13, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch, with a physical release on June 26, 2026.
Yacht Club Games returns with a retro top down action title coming Spring 2026 to PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch. A limited time PlayStation 5 demo featuring the opening stage and first boss launches February 13, 2026.
Neva Prologue
Nomada Studio unveiled a standalone prequel with higher difficulty, new locations, and new puzzles, focusing on the origin of Alba’s bond with her wolf companion. Launches February 19, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Yakoh Shinobi Ops
Acquire and Shueisha Games revealed a hardcore 4 player cooperative tactical stealth project built around Warring States era Japan. Launches 2027 on PC and PlayStation 5.
Project Windless
Krafton Montréal Studio is building a massive open world action RPG based on The Bird That Drinks Tears, promising one versus many scale with thousands of AI units on screen. The release date remains unannounced for PC and PlayStation 5.
Star Wars Galactic Racer gameplay reveal
Fuse Games showcased fast, aggressive podracing and multiple camera perspectives, with the project still targeting a 2026 release window on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S.
007 First Light story trailer
IO Interactive provided a new look at its Bond origin story, launching May 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2
The collection arrives August 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, including Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. The recap also notes an update released February 12, 2026 adding a high resolution option for Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater.
Darwin’s Paradox
ZDT Studio and Konami revealed a tactical tentacle adventure starring Darwin the octopus, escaping a UFOOD Inc facility through platforming and stealth. Launches April 2, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a demo available now on PlayStation 5.
Castlevania Belmont’s Curse
Motion Twin and Evil Empire are delivering a modern 2D callback entry inspired by classic Castlevania design sensibilities. Coming in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.
Silent Hill Townfall
Screen Burn Interactive, formerly No Code, and Annapurna Interactive revealed Silent Hill Townfall, a first person horror adventure set on a fog covered Scottish island called St Amelia. The recap lists a March 26 launch for PC and PlayStation 5.
Rev NOiR
Konami and ILCA introduced an anime infused action JRPG set after Lightfall, a supernatural phenomenon where drops of light kill anything they touch and rewrite the landscape. Launching exclusively on PlayStation 5 on a date still to be announced.
John Wick AAA game reveal
A John Wick game was revealed with Keanu Reeves’ likeness and a broader platform target of PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, with the release date still unconfirmed.
Marathon
Bungie confirmed an open Server Slam weekend running February 26, 2026 through March 2, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, ahead of Marathon’s March 5, 2026 launch, with cross save and cross play.
Big Walk
House House is shipping a cooperative online walker talker built around navigation, communication, and the journey itself, set in a serene open world inspired by Australian bushland. Launches in 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5 with cross platform play and a day one PlayStation Plus Essential release.
Saros
Housemarque showcased a deeper systems look at Saros and its evolved roguelike structure. Launches April 30, 2026 exclusively on PlayStation 5.
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
Arc System Works’ tag fighter confirmed an August 6, 2026 release date on PC and PlayStation 5, with the Unbreakable X Men revealed as part of the roster.
God of War Trilogy Remake and God of War Sons of Sparta
Sony closed with a two part God of War play. A Greek saga trilogy remake is in development for PlayStation 5 with no confirmed date, while God of War Sons of Sparta is available now as a Metroidvania style entry.
Which announcement felt like the strongest signal that PlayStation 5’s 2026 lineup is about to hit a new tempo, and which one do you think needs a bigger follow up showcase to truly sell the vision?
