Sony State of Play 2/12/2026: The best Sony has to offer

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With the start of the year past us, we look to the future of one of the big 4 gaming companies: Sony. Sony has just showcased their longest State of Play to date, so this means alot of reveals happened over the next 72 minutes. Without further delay, let's get into it.

To start things off, we have the world premiere of a brand new game, Kena: Scars of Kosmora. This game acts as a sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, showcasing the next step in Kena's journey to help spirits go to the afterlife by evolving her powers and her skills through traveling to the island of Kosmora. Kena: Scars of Kosmora is set to launch later in 2026.

After that, we have the reveal of Ghost of Yotei’s brand-new multiplayer update, simply titled Ghost of Yotei Legends. This brand new update, free for all players, showcases a new story with up to 4 players working together to free the land from demons. Showcasing cooperation between friends, players can use their choice of weapon and skill in order to defeat the demonic threat and restore peace to the land. Ghost of Yotei Legends arrives for all players on March 10th as a free upload.

Up next, we have the confirmation that the hit game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is coming to PC via Steam. Play through the next chapter in Sam Birdge’s story as you experience the game again or for the first time on PC. Featuring unlocked framerates, ultra widescreen support, dualsense controller support, and upscaling and frame generation, this incredible game by Kojima Productions will be available on March 19th for Steam.

Next, we have the official reveal of a brand showcase of the upcoming game, 4:Loop, where 4 players must work together in order to survive cosmic horrors beyond imagining. Armed with different upgrades, different missions to complete, and the understanding of improvisation, you and your friends must complete your mission, from collecting resources and rescuing survivors to getting better gear for later runs. 4:Loop is expected to launch in the future, with betas expected to launch before the game’s release. 

Up next, we get another spectacular look at Pragmanta, the new Capcom IP, coming very soon to systems. This game follows the unlikely duo of an astronaut and an android girl as they team up to escape an abandoned space station. Battle against robot security, survive this strange station, and try to get back to Earth while you still can. Pragmanta was supposed to come out on April 24th, but the nice folk at Capcom have moved the date up to April 17th. 

Speaking of Capcom, we are then graced with a new trailer for Resident Evil: Requiem. Survive the horrors of the night as newcomer Grace Ashcroft and series veteran Leon S. Kennedy as they find out why her mom was targeted by a crazed scientist who worked for Umbrella Corporation. Using the limited supplies found on your journey, this unlikely duo has to work together in order to solve why survivors of Raccoon City are being targeted. Resident Evil Requiem is out now for all major systems. 

Up next, we have the announcement of Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. Remastered graphics, enhanced gameplay, and brand new features such as new camera support and a new map system. Also features new costumes for the characters, new lost levels, and tons more. This game is sure to be a hit for long-time fans of this incredible franchise. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is out now on PS5 and PS4. 

Next, we have a new look at Brigandine Abyss, the latest game of the Brigandine franchise. Similar to Nintendo’s Fire Emblem, this tactical RPG showcases positioning your characters in keen spots as you battle your enemies. Through 6 different campaigns, this multi-hour adventure will have you gripping on the edge of your seat for more. Brigandine Abyss is set to launch later this year on PS5. 

We are then given a glance at what’s next for Koei Techmo’s Dead or Alive franchise. First, we have a new version of Dead or Alive 6 coming out soon, titled Dead or Alive 6: Last Round. It features all previous DLC on disk, various upgrades for PS5, a new photo mode, and tons of extras are being added to this definitive edition of Dead or Alive 6. Dead or Alive 6: Last Round comes out on June 25th, 2026, on PS5. 

Plus, Koei Techmo has announced that a new Dead or Alive game is in the works now, possibly as an exclusive to PS5. 

Up next, we have a new trailer for Control Resonant, an upcoming hack-and-slash game that pushes the rules of reality to its limit. Featuring a unique look at NYC, new powers that let you traverse through different surfaces via gravity, and many different combinations between melee attacks and latent superpowers. It’s giving me alot of Gravity Rush meets Devil May Cry vibes and looks like something I’d love to try out. Control Resonant launches later this year on PS5. 

Next, we have a look at the upcoming game Crimson Moon, a soulslike game featuring two angelic knights who are defending the world from demonic threats. Not much else is known about the game, but it does look like I might give it a try. Crimson Moon launches later this year. 

Following that, we have another trailer for Game Freak’s upcoming game, Beast of Reincarnation. This game follows a lone warrior and her dog companion as they try to free the future world from plant monsters, robotic soldiers, and all manner of threats. This game has a lot of work put into it, and I always wanted to see what else Game Freak is capable of when not under a time constraint by Pokémon. This feels like a day one purchase for me. Beast of Reincarnation launches on consoles and PC August 4th, 2026. 

We are then shown a brand new reveal of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition. This anniversary collection features 5 different versions of the first Rayman game, including the original PlayStation version. Also included are various cheats, quality of life updates, a digital museum of the game’s development, interviews, and even a lost prototype of the original game.  Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is out now for digital versions, but the physical version comes out June 26th, 2026.

Next, we have another look at the upcoming retro-inspired game Mina the Hollower, created by Yacht Club Games. The game follows Mina, a monster hunter, who is trying to save an island from falling to the forces of the night. Equipped with an arsenal of weapons, skills, and even magic powers, you are what stands between salvation and destruction. As a huge Shovel Knight fan, I know Mina the Hollower is gonna blow my expectations sky high. Mina the Hollower launches on all platforms later this Spring. 

After that, we are then given a new look at Neva: Prologue, a prequel DLC to the first Neva game. This DLC showcases the first meeting between Alba and Neva as they learn to trust in one another. Neva: Prolouge is out now.

Up next, we have a new look at Yakoh: Shinobi Ops, a tactical game featuring you and your ninja forces sneaking into palaces, stealing treasure, and dealing with enemies before they can even see you. This game’s giving me alot of Metal Gear vibes in a good way, and I can't wait to see more of this game. Yakoh: Shinobi Ops launches next year. 

Next up, we have a brand new reveal of a new game, simply titled Project Windless, based on the novels of The Bird that Drinks Tears. Playing as a chicken warrior who wants to save his world from invading forces that are meant to purify the world. It’s a fast-paced hack-and-slash open-world game, which means it’s right up my alley and I can’t wait to give this a shot. Project Windless has no release info, but I do want to see more updates soon.

Next, we have the reveal of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, where you get to race across classic and new worlds set in the Star Wars Universe. Racing with landspeeders, speeder bikes, and podracers, this game is set to be one exciting time. And who knows, maybe you’ll see some iconic characters along the way. Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches later this year.

We are then given a new look at the highly anticipated game 007 First Light, which takes place during James Bond’s earlier years before he was known as the spy we know and love today. Showcasing iconic traits like his charm, the women, espionage, car chases, and villains to boot, this game is bound to be the one that stands above all the other 007 games, even Goldeneye. 007 First Light launches May 27th of this year on all major systems. 

We are then shown an onslaught of brand new Konami news, with the first grand reveal being that the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2. This collection of classic Metal Gear Solid games includes the legendary game of MGS4: Guns of the Patriots and MGS Peace Walker. Both games have never been rereleased until now, which is perfect to complete Solid Snake’s story, and Liquid Snake into Big Boss in these highly tactical stealth games. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 2 launches on August 27th, 2026, for all major systems. 

Games from the first MGS collection will also receive a free update that helps enhance the quality.

Up next, we have another stealth game from the people at Konami, but in a more cartoonish way: Darwin’s Paradox. This game showcases Darwin, an octopus that finds himself stranded on the surface world, only for him to want to go back to the sea while dodging an alien conspiracy in the process. This game looks like a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to play it. Darwin’s Paradox launches on all major systems on April 2nd, 2026, with a free demo out now. 

To celebrate Castlevania’s 40th anniversary, we have a brand new Castlevania game on the horizon, titled Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. This new 2D metroidvania title follows the story of Trevor Belmont’s successor to once again defend the innocent from creatures of the night. Armed with the iconic weapons of the Belmont Family and speaker magic from his wife, Sypha, this new action-packed adventure is something all Castlevania fans have to try for themselves. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches on all systems later in 2026.

Up next, we have the reveal of a brand new Silent Hill game, titled Silent Hill: Townfall. This survival horror game showcases a man who wakes up in a strange town he has no connection with, as he tries to find out why he's here. Horror fans can’t wait to see how this new instalment in the Silent Hill franchise, coming out later this year.

The last of the Konami portion of this State of Play is the reveal of a brand new RPG, titled Rev. NOIR. Not much is known about this title, as what was observed in the trailer is enough to make me interested in trying it out. Rev. NOIR is coming out soon, only for PlayStation 5.

After that, we have a brand new reveal at an upcoming John Wick game, based on the high-octane action movies of the same name. We haven’t seen much gameplay of this game from the trailer, but it looks to be a fast-paced beat 'em up game with guns, fists, and all sorts of melee weapons that the source material is known for. This untitled John Wick game is in development now for PS5. 

Speaking of high-octane action, we have another trailer for the upcoming Bungie game Marathon. Marathon is a first person extraction game that can be played with your friends or going solo, but its preferred that you have friends to play with in the 18-person PVP mode. It looks incredibly fun and reminds me of the older marathon games and Destiny before that hit the fan. Marathon is out now on all major systems. 

Next up, we have another look at the upcoming action game by Playstation Studios: Saros. Saros has been a long time coming because this is a game that I have been wanting to play since it was announced. The game combines a third person shooter with roguelike gameplay, and it showcases what happened to the planet Carcosa. This is also the type of game that showcases alot of replayability with upgrades, secrets, and tons more. Saros comes out April 30th, only on PlayStation 5.

After that, we then get a new gameplay look at Marvel TOKON: Fighting souls as this well-designed, well-played 4v4 fighting game is offering brand new characters being added to the game, with some brand new reveals that’re sure to get the fandom talking. We are then shown new gameplay of Storm and Wolverine, and introduced to Magk, whom a lot of people recognize from Marvel Rivals, and Danger, the personification of the X-Men’s Danger Room. Marvel TOKON: Fighting souls launches on PS5 and PC on August 6th, 2026.

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Surprisingly, we got what was probably the biggest reveal of the show: the announcement of the original God of War trilogy, released on PS2 and PS3, is getting remakes on the PS5 (hopefully). Set long before the Norse games, the Greek games showcase Kratos, the new God of War, and his unyielding wrath against the Gods of Olympus and the myths that surround them. Plus, as a bonus, we’re getting the return of TC Carson as Kratos himself. There’s no release date for the game, but I do hope that these games will be worth the wait. 

Last of the show, we have the surprise announcement of a God of War prequel game, titled God of War: Sons of Sparda. Set years before the Greek saga, this 2D platformer game showcases a younger Kratos as he trains as a Spartan while dealing with myths and monsters that surround the world around him. The biggest surprise of this is that you can play this game on PS5 right now!

Wrapping all of these announcements together, we can see that PlayStation has given its player base some of the best reveals in quite some time. Everyone in nearly every genre of gaming has gotten some new stuff, and it, personally, was the best State of Play ever received. It makes you think what else they can do to top this.