Sony’s first State of Play of 2026 was a massive one, running over 60 minutes and featuring everything from shadow dropped games to long-awaited remakes.
The highlight for many was the return of the God of War franchise in two different ways. Sony Santa Monica officially announced a God of War Greek Trilogy Remake for the PS5. Even more surprising was the shadow drop of God of War: Sons of Sparta, a side-scrolling action game that is available to download and play right now.
Third-party partners also had a major presence, too. Capcom shared new footage of Resident Evil Requiem, confirming that Sherry Birkin will join Leon S. Kennedy in the upcoming horror title. Konami also made waves by announcing that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will finally leave the PS3 as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 this summer.
Upcoming Game Release Dates
Here is the list of games and milestones announced during the showcase, ordered by their release:
February 12, 2026 (Out Now)
- God of War: Sons of Sparta – Sony Santa Monica’s new side-scroller (PS5)
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition – Digital version (PS5)
- Pragmata Gameplay Demo – Now available on the PlayStation Store
February 17, 2026
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – Joining the PS Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog
- Neva: Prologue – Launching on PS5
February 19, 2026
- Crimson Desert – Launching on PS5
February 26 – March 2, 2026
- Marathon – Open “Server Slam” Beta (PS5 and PC)
February 27, 2026
- Resident Evil Requiem – Official launch date (PS5)
March 2026
- Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered – March 3
- Marathon – Full launch on March 5 (PS5, PC, Xbox)
- Ghost of Yotei: Legends – Free 4-player co-op DLC on March 10
- Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake – March 12
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – PC launch on March 19
- Tekken Dark Resurrection – Joining the Classics Catalog
April 2026
- Pragmata – Full game launch on April 24
- Saros – New action game from Housemarque (April 30)
May 2026
- Time Crisis – Joining the Classics Catalog (features gyro aiming)
June 2026
- Dead or Alive 6: Last Round – June 25
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition – Physical edition launch on June 26
August 2026
- Beast of Reincarnation – New title from Game Freak on August 4
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – August 6
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 – August 27
2026 (Dates TBA)
- Kena: Scars of Kosmora – Sequel to Bridge of Spirits
- Control: Resonant – Features gameplay set in Manhattan
- Crimson Moon – Fantasy action title
- Brigandine Abyss
2027
- Yakoh Shinobi Ops – 3D supernatural ninja game
This showcase has set a busy schedule for PlayStation fans through the rest of the year, especially with the immediate release of a new God of War project. You can see all the trailer videos on Sony’s YouTube channel here.
