PlayStation just served up over 80 minutes of gaming goodness at its State of Play on February 12, and the announcements are massive. From legendary franchises making comebacks to brand new adventures heading to PS5 and beyond, here's everything that had the gaming community buzzing.
Santa Monica Studio officially confirmed a full God of War Trilogy Remake is in development for PS5, aiming to rebuild the original Greek-era saga from the ground up with modern visuals and updated camera systems. But that's not even the biggest surprise—Sony came through with a total shock. God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2D side-scrolling prequel, shadow-dropped and is available to download on the PlayStation Store right now. Fans got to experience young Kratos as a Spartan warrior, before all the godhood, and the community's response has been incredible.
Fresh takes on beloved classics absolutely dominated the show's lineup. Ember Lab announced Kena: Scars of Kosmora, a sequel following an older, more experienced Kena who helps living people as a spirit guide, coming to PS5 and PC in 2026. One of the absolute wildest moments came when Konami stepped up: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots finally leaves the PS3 after 15 years, coming to modern hardware via Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 on August 27, 2026, complete with upscaled resolutions and stable framerates. Konami also unveiled Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, a brand-new 2D entry celebrating the series' 40th anniversary, starring Trevor Belmont in 15th-century Paris, and set for late 2026.
If you're looking for what to jump into right now, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 joins PlayStation Plus on February 17. Between new reveals, classic remakes, and immediate releases hitting the store, PlayStation's 2026 lineup is shaping up to be seriously stacked. The State of Play's full VOD is available if you want to dig deeper into all the trailers and developer reveals.