Sony came out swinging for its first State of Play of 2026. The February showcase was stacked with sequels fans have been begging for, long-rumored remakes finally stepping into the light, and more than a few genuine left-field surprises. From Kratos’ return to Castlevania’s resurrection, here’s everything that was shown.

Kena: Scars of Kosmora

Ember Lab returns with a sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Scars of Kosmora looks darker and more ambitious, expanding the world and introducing larger, more complex boss encounters.

Ghost of Yotei: Legends

The multiplayer-focused spin-off of Ghost of Yotei finally has a release date. Expanding on the co-op Legends formula introduced in Ghost of Tsushima, this entry promises larger-scale missions and deeper character builds.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC Reveal)

Hideo Kojima confirmed Death Stranding 2 is headed to PC.

4:Loop (Gameplay Trailer)

The stylish sci-fi puzzler returned with its first real gameplay breakdown. 4:Loop revolves around time manipulation, with players navigating collapsing environments by rewinding and overlapping timelines. The new footage gave a better sense of its tight, almost puzzle-box level design.

Pragmata

Capcom’s long-delayed sci-fi project reappeared with fresh footage. Pragmata still looks mysterious.

Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom dropped the fourth trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, focusing heavily on atmosphere and psychological horror. The footage teased new enemy types and more claustrophobic environments.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Return to Nosgoth as Kain and Raziel clash between fate and free will.
Updated HD visuals, refined controls, and a modern camera.

Brigandine Abyss

A surprise strategy reveal, Brigandine Abyss appears to reboot the cult tactical franchise with darker fantasy overtones. Grid-based warfare returns, but the tone looks far more mature, with political intrigue and large-scale kingdom management at its core.

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round

Team Ninja is revisiting its fighter with Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, an expanded edition featuring new characters, stages, and balance changes. The trailer emphasized fluid combat and flashy environmental interactions.

Dead or Alive New Project

The production of the newest “DEAD OR ALIVE” series title has started!

DEAD OR ALIVE is a fighting action game series, first released in 1996. So, this year marks its 30th anniversary.

Control Resonant

Remedy pulled back the curtain on extended gameplay for Control Resonant, a standalone expansion-turned-sequel set deeper within the Oldest House. Reality-warping abilities are dialed up, and the trailer hinted at a larger, more open structure than the original game.

Crimson Moon

A brand-new IP, Crimson Moon looks like a gothic action adventure with a heavy narrative focus. Early footage teased a cursed city, supernatural enemies, and a lone protagonist wielding ritual-based abilities.

Beast of Reincarnation

Beast of Reincarnation finally locked in a release date. The haunting action RPG showed off massive mythic creatures and fluid combat, suggesting a blend of Soulslike precision and more cinematic boss encounters.

Neva: Prologue

A standalone prelude to Neva was revealed. This shorter experience appears to focus on narrative groundwork, diving deeper into the emotional bond between its protagonists.

Yakoh Shinobi Ops

Yakoh Shinobi Ops, a sleek ninja action title blending stealth and high-speed combat.

Project Windless

Project Windless is a single-player open-world action RPG set in the universe of the acclaimed Korean fantasy novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. Step into a mythic age as a mighty Rekon warrior and journey across a breathtaking, war-torn world. Stand against overwhelming odds, forge alliances, and wage war across massive battlefields to unite a fractured land and give birth to a new kingdom.

Star Wars Galactic Racer

Star Wars: Galactic Racer™ is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim of the Star Wars™ galaxy. Coming to PlayStation 5 2026.

A new racer has arrived to the Galactic League: an unsanctioned racing circuit where only the bold survive. For Shade, a lone racer with a dream of glory and revenge, the League isn’t just a race; it’s a shot at reclaiming destiny.

007: First Light

IO Interactive opened the show with a slick new look at its long-awaited Bond game. 007: First Light continues to position itself as an origin story, showing a younger, less-polished James Bond earning his 00 status. The trailer leaned heavily on stealth, globe-trotting espionage, and cinematic set pieces that feel like playable Bond films rather than just another action game.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2 (New Game)

Konami confirmed the next volume in its preservation series. MGS4 and Peace Walker finally become more accessible.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

One of the biggest shockers of the night. Konami officially revived the series with Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a 2.5D action title centered on a the Belmont lineage. Classic whip combat returns, but with modern visuals and a heavier emphasis on exploration.

Silent Hill: Townfall

Konami confirmed a release date for Silent Hill: Townfall. The psychological horror spin-off looks unsettling and intimate, focusing more on narrative dread than combat.

Rev. Noir

In a world shrouded in lightfall, a natural phenomenon that brings death to those it touches,
A lonely boy who suffers from amnesia becomes acquainted with a special girl.
Together, they set out on a journey to stop this phenomenon,
Believing that the journey will save the world, and in turn, save her.

Unravel the mandate of heaven, and weave together the threads of hope in this completely new RPG experience.

John Wick

Yes, that John Wick. A full-scale action game adaptation is in development, showcasing grounded, tactical gunplay and brutal hand-to-hand combat. It appears to lean closer to realism than over-the-top arcade chaos.

Marathon

Bungie’s Marathon received an extended gameplay showcase, highlighting extraction-based mechanics and tense squad firefights. The trailer leaned into its vibrant, stylized sci-fi aesthetic. They also announced a server slam.

Saros

Returnal developer Housemarque showcased new gameplay from Saros. Fast-paced combat, alien landscapes, and bullet-hell chaos suggest the studio is doubling down on what it does best.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls – Unbreakable X-Men

As a new threat looms over Earth, the X-Men are the first to answer the call to defend our planet!
Meet the Unbreakable X-Men, the first fully revealed team in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!

God of War Trilogy Remake

In a moment that lit up social media instantly, Sony confirmed a full remake of the original Greek saga. Built from the ground up, the trilogy remake promises modern visuals and reworked combat while preserving the brutal core of the originals.

God of War: Sons of Sparta (New Game)

God of War Sons of Sparta is a 2D action platformer with a canon story set in Kratos’ youth during his brutal training at the Spartan Agoge alongside his brother Deimos.

They must overcome threats that will put all their training to the test while confronting the true meaning of duty and Honor.

Sony’s February 2026 State of Play didn’t just rely on one or two tentpole announcements it delivered across genres. Remakes, sequels, fresh IP, and long-absent franchises all shared the spotlight. If this showcase is any indication, 2026 might be one of PlayStation’s most stacked years yet.