All The Major Announcements From State Of Play 2026 That We Are Excited About

Sony’s latest State of Play was packed to the brim, and honestly, why not: publishers are scrambling to get their games out the door before Grand Theft Auto VI detonates the release calendar. So 2026 is already looking like a traffic jam of launches, and honestly, in the best kind of way possible.

The presentation bounced across almost every genre imaginable: survival horror, extraction shooters, racing titles, gothic RPGs, retro revivals, co-op stealth, and more. There’s also a noticeable surge of samurai and shinobi-inflected projects, which makes sense given that this is Sony curating the stage. New reveals sat alongside long-dormant franchises returning after decades, while several previously announced titles finally locked in concrete release dates.

That said, for a show this dense, a few major names were missing in action. The silence around Marvel’s Wolverine was hard to ignore, especially given how long fans have been waiting for a proper gameplay look. Still, taken as a whole, this State of Play delivered enough surprises to keep 2026 looking blissfully crowded.

The God Of War Trilogy Is Getting A Remake…

Talk about ending the show with a bang, and Santa Monica Studios has made it official: a God of War Trilogy remake in the works.

…And A Sidescroller

For all you platformer lovers out there, they also released God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2D action sidescroller developed with Mega Cat Studios, available to play on PS5 right now.

There’s A John Wick Videogame Coming

It’s untitled as of now, but the Saber Interactive project will feature the likeness and voice of Keanu Reeves, and will be directed by franchise director Chad Stahelski.

More Ghost Of Yotei, By The Way

Sucker Punch Productions also made waves by announcing Ghost of Yōtei Legends, a free co-operative multiplayer update that arrives on 10 March, this free 1.5 update introduces character classes and new mission types.

We’re Getting James Bond’s Origin Story

IO Interactive shared a story trailer for 007 First Light, which follows a young James Bond’s early days as he gets into the 00 programme and tackles a former operative gone rogue. The game is set to release on 26 May this year. 

A Fully First-person Silent Hill Is Here

Silent Hill: Townfall was already announced in October 2022, but yesterday, we got the first gameplay trailer and surprise: it’s a fully first-person POV game this time. Also, the handheld radio that’s been a central part to previous games is now replaced with an device called the CRTV.   

Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Coming To PS5, Finally!

MGS 4: Guns of the Patriots will no longer be caged to PS3s anymore. The second part of Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Master Collection series, The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings the game, along with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, to PS5 on August 27 this year.

Kena 2 Looks Gorgeous

Another unexpected surprise is the sequel to 2021’s Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Titled Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the first teaser looks quite promising, and the game is expected to come to PC and PS5 later this year.

We Have A Trailer Of A Second Control Game

If all the brutalist environment, spooky but not Blair Witch Project terrifying kind of horror is your thing, then rejoice: Control Resonant’s released it biggest gameplay trailer yet. The game will be released on PS5 this year, although a fixed date is yet to be announced.

And A Millionth Castlevania Game

Except, this actually looks great. Another 2d platformer (something the series hasn’t seen in ages), Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse looks much better than Sons of Sparta spinoff that was announced later. But hey, I’m only saying this because I’m a Castlevania nerd.

Resident Evil: Requiem Brings Sherry Back Into The Nightmare

Resident Evil: Requiem got a tense new gameplay trailer at State of Play, confirming that Leon is infected yet again (because of course he is). Capcom also revealed that Sherry will return when the game launches on February 27, 2026.

Project Windless Deserves All The Hype

PUBG publisher KRAFTON officially unveiled Project Windless, a single-player open-world action RPG set in the universe of the Korean fantasy novel series The Bird That Drinks Tears. Developed by KRAFTON Montreal Studio and led by a former Far Cry director, the game puts players in the role of a Rekon warrior navigating a vast, war-torn world.

Look Out For Saros

Saros arrives on PlayStation 5 on April 30, and State of Play offered an extended look at what Housemarque has been building after Returnal. The showcase focused on fast-paced combat, punishing encounters, and the studio’s signature sci-fi atmosphere.

Other Major Announcements

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC March 19, 2026 with unlocked framerates, ultra-widescreen support, DualSense features, and upscaling tech. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance arrives March 31 as the first new entry in over two decades, bringing a retro pixel sidescroller starring Kain and multiple versions of Raziel, with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered following on March 3. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls hits PS5 and PC August 6 with Wolverine, Storm, Magik, and Danger joining the roster. Also, a new Dead or Alive project is in development, 30 years after the original.

Darwin's Paradox, launching on April 2, casts players as an octopus sneaking through factories to reach the ocean, with a February 13 demo featuring a Metal Gear nod. Yakoh Shinobi Ops, on the other hand, promises four-player tactical infiltration, while Crimson Moon brings gothic demon-slaying to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2026.

Marathon was reconfirmed for March 5 alongside a late-February server slam. Star Wars: Galactic Racer showed off high-speed chaos and confirmed Ben Quadinaros’ return, with a release set for later this year. Finally, Pragmata arrives April 25, following Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a hostile near-future world.