Sony held a more than one-hour PlayStation State of Play 2026 conference late at night on February 13, 2026, Taiwan time, bringing players the most intensive bombardment of game information in the first half of 2026. From classic remakes to brand-new IPs, from first-party exclusives to third-party masterpieces and PC versions, this conference showcased a number of blockbuster new games that will be launched on the PlayStation platform in the coming years. It is worth a look!
PlayStation State of Play February 2026 intelligence roundup
1. “God of War” Greek Trilogy Remake is shockingly announced and is personally directed by Santa Monica Studio
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “God of War” series, Sony officially announced at the finale of this State of Play that the “God of War” Greek Trilogy Remake is in development. This is not a simple high-definition remake, but a comprehensive remake personally developed by the original development team Santa Monica Studio. The video is narrated by TC Carson, the classic voice of Kratos in the Greek version. The development team stated that it is still in the early development stage and “it will take some time” before more information can be shared, but also predicted that “it will be big news” in the next update.
These three games—2005’s original God of War, 2007’s God of War II, and 2010’s God of War III—hold an irreplaceable place in the hearts of PlayStation gamers. Fans have been calling for a remake for years, and now their wish has finally come true. Considering the technical strength demonstrated by Santa Monica Studio in the Nordic chapter, the finished product of this Remake is full of expectations.
2. “God of War: Son of Sparta” will be released on the same day, filling the gaps in Kratos’ past
Also on the scene with the trilogy Remake is the 2D pixel action game “God of War: Sons of Sparta” developed by Mega Cat Studios. The game has been released on the PlayStation 5 platform immediately after the conclusion of State of Play, with the standard version priced at $29.99. This is the official story of the series, set in Kratos’ youth, telling the story of him and his brother Deimos undergoing rigorous training at the Spartan training ground Agoge. The script is penned by the Santa Monica Studio writing team who worked on 2018’s God of War and Ragnarok, with TC Carson also returning to narrate the adult Kratos – his first return to the role in over a decade.
The game adopts a hand-drawn pixel animation style. Kratos’ weapons are changed from the familiar double blades of chaos to spears and shields, and the “Gifts of Olympus” system is introduced to provide powerful sacred artifacts. This work not only fills in the gaps in Kratos’ past, but also pays homage to the series’ origins in a retro form.
3. “Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2” will be released on MGS4 and will be available across platforms on August 27
Konami brought long-awaited news to players at this conference: “Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2” will be launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms on August 27, 2026. The most exciting thing for players is that “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” (MGS4) has finally escaped the prison of PlayStation 3. The 2008 classic was limited by the PS3’s special Cell processor architecture and couldn’t be ported to other platforms for 18 years. Now players can finally experience Solid Snake’s final mission on modern consoles.
The collection also includes Metal Gear Solid: Peace Herald (supports 2-4 player co-op and 6-player play) and the Game Boy version of Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. The MGS4 version supports modern features such as internal resolution enhancement, high frame rate, and customizable button configurations. Players who own Vol.1 archives will also receive exclusive camouflage and uniform rewards.
4. The PC version of “Death Stranding 2” will be released on March 19, fully supporting DLSS and ultra-wide screens
Kojima Productions has announced that Death Stranding 2: On The Beach will be released on the PC platform on March 19, 2026. This game was originally exclusive to PlayStation 5, and the PC version was published by 505 Games.
The PC version will fully support various advanced features, including unlocked frame rates, ultra-wide screen displays, DualSense controller features, DLSS/FSR upscaling technology, and frame generation functions. This means PC players will be able to experience the new adventures of Sam Porter Bridges with top-notch visuals.
5. “The Legend of the Soul of Mount Yotei” will be updated for free on March 10. Four people will cooperate to fight against supernatural threats.
Sucker Punch Productions announced that “Ghost of Yotei Legends” will be launched as a free update on March 10, 2026, and can be played as long as you own the main body of “Ghost of Yotei Legends”. Continuing the acclaimed multiplayer cooperation mode of “Ghost of Tsushima: Legend”, this time “Yōtei Legend” supports up to 4 people to connect to challenge the supernatural “Yōtei Six”. The game provides three modes: “Survival Mode” in which players need to resist waves of enemies and control the territory to obtain “blessings”; “Story Mode” is a 12-mission mission for 2 people to cooperate. After completing 3 missions, 4-person raids can be carried out to fight against the enhanced boss; “Raid Mode” will be updated in April and will face off against the final boss “Dragon” and Lord Saito.
The career system includes samurai (big sword), archer (gun), mercenary (double sword) and ninja (scythe), each with specialized weapons and skills. The update also brings a new lobby area, where players can practice combat, challenge the highest Bamboo Shooting score, or play traditional “coin games” with friends.
6. “Control: Resonance” released, Remedy’s most ambitious supernatural action adventure
Remedy Entertainment showed a large number of live footage of “Control Resonant” at this conference. This new game in the “Control” series will launch on the PlayStation 5 platform in 2026.
Players take on the role of Dylan Faden as he battles various supernatural threats. Remedy positions this game as an “action-adventure”, emphasizing action and combat elements. Players can take advantage of the environment, display extraordinary abilities, and fight with the transforming weapon “Aberrant”. Judging from the display, this may be Remedy’s most ambitious work yet.
7. “Star Wars: Galaxy Racer” pod racing returns, Ben Quadinaros confirmed to participate in the battle
Star Wars: Galactic Racer will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2026. The biggest highlight of this game is the official return of classic Podracing.
The trailer confirms that Star Wars: Episode I: The Lurking Menace character Ben Quadinaros not only survives, but will also be involved in the racing league. The latest display video presents smooth real-machine racing scenes, making players look forward to experiencing the thrill of high-speed speeding in the Star Wars universe.
8. “Zero ~ Red Butterfly ~ Remake” will be launched on March 12, with a comprehensive overhaul of perspective and system
“Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake” (Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake), a collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja, will be released on March 12, 2026. Platforms include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. This complete remake of the 2003 horror classic comes with several major innovations. The most significant change is the change from a fixed perspective to a free over-the-shoulder perspective, which greatly improves the sense of immersion. Character movements have been recreated by Team Ninja to make them smoother and more natural.
The evolution of the camera system is another highlight, with new focus, zoom and filter functions. The “Paraceptual Filter” can increase the attack range and block the enemy’s sight; the “Exposure Filter” can quickly shoot and slow down the enemy’s movements. The new “Willpower” system will consume your willpower when running or being attacked. When it is exhausted, you will fall to the ground and be surrounded by ghosts. Players can hold hands with their sister or use props to recover.
The PS5 version also supports SSD fast reading to maintain an uninterrupted sense of tension, and 7.1.4-channel 3D sound effects to clearly perceive the location of the wraith. This game also adds side stories, new areas, and a new ending. The theme song “Utsushie” was composed by Tsuki Amano.
List of other important publications
This State of Play has a huge amount of information. In addition to the above eight key points, there are also many works worthy of attention:
- Saros(Housemarque, a new work by the Returnal team): Released on April 30, 2026, third-person Roguelike shooting, introducing the “Eclipse” system and post-death enhancement mechanism
- Marathon: Bungie’s sci-fi extraction shooter, launching March 5, 2026
- 007 First Light：Developed by IO Interactive, the origin story of the young version of Bond, released on May 27, 2026
- Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse: Developed by Evil Empire and Motion Twin (the Dead Cells team) to celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary
- Pragmata: Capcom sci-fi action game, launching on April 25, 2026
- Resident Evil: Requiem: Released on February 27, 2026, Leon is infected again, Sherry Birkin returns
- John Wick：Developed by Saber Interactive, original script expands the world view of the series
- Project Windless：KRAFTON An open-world action RPG adapted from the Korean fantasy novel “The Tearbird”
PlayStation State of Play 2026 live stream full version:
Sony’s all-out offensive in the first half of 2026 is coming
The lineup for this State of Play shows Sony’s aggressive layout in the first half of 2026. Judging from the timeline, there are “God of War: Son of Sparta” and “Resident Evil: Requiem” in February, “Marathon”, “Death Stranding 2 PC Edition”, “Legend of Mount Yotei” and “Zero~Red Butterfly~ Remake” in March, “Saros” and “Pragmata” in April, “007 First Light” in May, and “Metal Gear Masters Collection Vol. 2” in August. Almost every month there are heavyweight works supporting the show.
In terms of the layout of first-party and third-party, this time it shows a balanced trend. The first-party includes Santa Monica Studio’s “God of War” series, Sucker Punch’s “Legend of Mount Yotei”, and Housemarque’s “Saros”, demonstrating the diverse capabilities of Sony’s studios; the third-party includes key works from major manufacturers such as Konami, Capcom, Koei Tecmo, Remedy, and even cross-platform games scheduled to be released on Switch 2.
In terms of timing, this conference was just after the Nintendo Switch 2 conference and before its official launch. Through its dense game lineup and news of classic remakes, Sony is clearly aiming to consolidate the core player market and remind players that there is still a lot of high-quality content coming to the PlayStation 5 platform. Especially the release of the “God of War” trilogy Remake and “Metal Gear Solid 4”. The reappearance of these “can only be played here” classics is the best weapon against new hardware products.
Overall, this is one of the most content-rich and topical State of Play in recent years, successfully setting up a strong start for the PlayStation platform in 2026.
Source: KOCPC Chinese