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State of Play 2026: The Return of Legends and New Frontiers

State of Play 2026 Recap: God of War Remake, Control 2 & More

State of Play 2026: Kratos Returns, Control Expands, and the X-Men Arrive

Published February 13, 2026

The latest Sony State of Play just delivered a massive roadmap for the future of PlayStation 5. From the long-awaited return of a Spartan legend to deep dives into supernatural sequels, here is your comprehensive breakdown of every major announcement.


The Big Reveal: God of War Greek Trilogy Remake

In a stunning "one more thing" finale, Sony confirmed that a Greek Trilogy Remake for God of War is officially in development. While the project is in early stages, Santa Monica Studio is rebuilding the original adventures of Kratos to honor the franchise’s 20th anniversary.

Supernatural Sequels: Kena & Control

Kena: Scars of Cosmora

Ember Lab is back with a bigger follow-up to Bridge of Spirits. An older Kena travels to Cosmora, discovering her role in helping the living as well as the dead. Expect deeper combat and the return of the Rot's charming spirit companions.

Control: Resonant

Remedy showcased Control: Resonant, starring Dylan Feden in a haunted Manhattan. The game introduces "Shift," a gravity-defying movement ability. The title is slated for a full release later in 2026.

Capcom & PS5 Pro Support

Capcom confirmed that Pragmata and the newly titled Resident Evil Requiem are coming soon to PS5. Both titles will feature full PS5 Pro support, utilizing the hardware's advanced capabilities.

Multiplayer & Live Service Updates

  • Marathon (Bungie): Server Slam runs Feb 26 – March 2. Full release on March 5, 2026.
  • Forloop: A 4-player combat sandbox using a "probability map" for endless replayability.
  • S.O.S (Sorrowos): Housemarque’s action title launches April 30, 2026, featuring a "world corruption" Eclipse mechanic.

Remasters & Classic Revivals

Fans of retro gaming have plenty to look forward to:

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: Launching next month with HD graphics and a playable demo of the unreleased Dark Prophecy.
  • Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition: Features five playable versions and a restored 1995 prototype. Drops digitally tomorrow.
  • Mina the Hollower: A pixel-perfect adventure from the creators of Shovel Knight. Demo available tomorrow.

PlayStation Plus Additions

Game Service Date
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Game Catalog February 17
Tekken Dark Resurrection Classics Catalog March 2026
Time Crisis Classics Catalog May 2026

What was your favorite announcement? Let us know in the comments below!

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