As the new year unfolds, the gaming industry is already shifting into high gear. During today’s PlayStation State of Play, publishers pulled back the curtain on an ambitious lineup for 2026 and beyond. From long-awaited sequels to surprise remakes, here is a comprehensive breakdown of every major reveal from the broadcast.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora Revealed
Release Window: 2026 (PS5, PC)
Ember Lab, the visionary studio led by the Grier brothers, returns to the lush world of their debut hit. Kena: Scars of Kosmora serves as a direct sequel to Bridge of Spirits, featuring a matured Kena who has fully embraced her role as a spiritual guide for the living. This journey introduces a versatile new staff and a fox-like spirit companion that eventually grows large enough to serve as a majestic mount.
Ghost of Yōtei Legends: Official Release Date
Release Date: March 10, 2026 (PS5)
Arriving alongside the 1.5 update, Ghost of Yōtei Legends introduces a robust four-player cooperative ecosystem. Players can choose from four distinct combat classes to challenge the formidable “Yōtei Six” in a supernatural multiplayer expansion.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Set for PC
Release Date: March 19, 2026
Kojima Productions is narrowing the gap between console and computer releases. Less than a year after its PlayStation 5 debut, the acclaimed sequel arrives on PC. This version boasts premium technical enhancements, including ultra-wide monitor support, unlocked frame rates, and advanced upscaling technologies.
Bad Robot Games Unveils 4:Loop Gameplay
Release Date: TBA (PS5, PC)
Industry veteran Mike Booth detailed the chaotic, emergent systems that drive 4:Loop, a high-stakes cooperative shooter. The demonstration highlighted how player choices ripple through the environment, and the studio is currently seeking playtesters for upcoming trials.
Pragmata: New Gameplay and Instant Demo
Release Date: April 24, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC)
Capcom provided a poignant look at their surreal vision of New York City. A new trailer focused on the bond between protagonists Diana and Hugh, set against a haunting piano score. Most notably, a playable demo for Pragmata was shadow-dropped across all announced platforms today.
Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Returns to Raccoon City
Release Date: February 27, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC)
The latest footage for Resident Evil Requiem highlights a dual-perspective horror experience featuring series veteran Leon S. Kennedy and newcomer Grace Ashcroft. The trailer’s climax sees Leon revisiting the ruins of the R.P.D., decades after the initial outbreak.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered & New 2D Project
Release Date: March 3, 2026 (All Platforms)
The Soul Reaver saga finally gets its modern polish. This remaster of the 2003 classic includes restored “lost levels,” a comprehensive photo mode, and upgraded textures. Fans were also teased with news of a standalone 2D action title set in the same universe.
Strategy Deep-Dive: Brigandine Abyss
Release Date: 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC)
Happinet is expanding its grand strategy RPG franchise. Brigandine Abyss will feature six unique narrative paths and over 100 specialized unit classes to master in tactical grid-based combat.
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Arrives on PS5
Release Date: June 25, 2026
Team Ninja is bringing Dead or Alive 6 to current-gen hardware. The Last Round edition includes all previous DLC and a sophisticated new photo mode. A free-to-play “Core Fighters” version will also be available, while a next-gen sequel is officially in the works.
Control: Resonant Showcases Reality-Bending Traversal
Release Window: 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Remedy Entertainment’s latest footage follows Dylan Faden as he navigates a distorted, folding version of Manhattan. The visual style leans heavily into surrealist architecture, offering a glimpse at high-octane powers that defy gravity and geometry.
Crimson Moon: A Dark Fantasy Co-Op Experience
Release Window: Fall 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Set against a heavy metal soundtrack, Crimson Moon introduces players to half-angel, half-human warriors. This cooperative action RPG tasks players with purging skeletal legions from gothic cathedrals and dark fantasy landscapes.
Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak’s Soulslike
Release Date: August 4, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Game Freak continues to step outside its comfort zone with a brutal new soulslike. The latest trailer showcased intense combat flow and gargantuan bosses that utilize the environment’s flora and fauna as lethal weapons.
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition
Release Date: February 13, 2026 (Digital) / June 26, 2026 (Physical)
Digital Eclipse brings their masterful archival touch to Ubisoft’s legendary mascot. This package includes five classic iterations of Rayman, complemented by an interactive museum and a new documentary celebrating three decades of platforming excellence.
Mina the Hollower: New Demo Arrival
Release Window: Spring 2026 (All Platforms)
Yacht Club Games is preparing to launch a new public demo for their highly anticipated Zelda-inspired adventure. Accompanying the news is a detailed “making-of” featurette exploring the game’s unique aesthetic and mechanics.
Neva: Prologue DLC Announced
Release Date: February 19, 2026
The emotional journey of Alba and Neva continues. Nomada Studio is expanding the base game with a prequel chapter, introducing fresh environmental puzzles and narrative context to the critically acclaimed title.
Yakoh Shinobi Ops: Isometric Stealth
Release Window: 2027 (PS5)
Acquire and Shueisha Games are collaborating on a unique tactical stealth title. Featuring an isometric perspective, players command a team of four distinct ninjas as they infiltrate a demon-infested castle town.
Project Windless: A Dark Epic
Release Window: TBA (PS5)
Based on the celebrated Korean novel The Bird That Drinks Tears, Krafton’s new project follows an avian warrior wielding twin blades against a fanatical army in a striking dark fantasy setting.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Gameplay Premier
Release Window: 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Lucasfilm Games showcased high-speed podracing and speeder bike combat. The footage emphasized advanced crash physics and diverse planetary circuits from across the galaxy far, far away.
007: First Light – Mission Montage
Release Date: May 27, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC)
IO Interactive provided a fresh look at James Bond’s latest outing, revealing global mission hubs and stealth-oriented story sequences. The title promises to bring the studio’s mastery of the sandbox genre to the world of international espionage.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2
Release Date: August 27, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC)
Konami is finally liberating Guns of the Patriots and Peace Walker from legacy hardware. In addition to the Volume 2 announcement, the first collection is receiving a significant patch today to add high-definition graphical options.
Darwin’s Paradox: A Cephalopod’s Adventure
Release Date: April 2, 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC)
This quirky puzzle-platformer stars an octopus navigating the perils of the urban surface world. A playable demo launches tomorrow for those eager to test their multi-armed dexterity.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Release Window: 2026 (All Platforms)
In a surprising partnership, Konami has enlisted Dead Cells developers Motion Twin and Evil Empire to craft a 2.5D Castlevania. The game takes place two decades after the events of Dracula’s Curse.
Silent Hill: Townfall First Look
Release Window: 2026 (PS5, PC)
Annapurna Interactive and Screen Burn revealed the eerie coastal town of St. Amelia. Protagonist Simon appears trapped in this atmospheric fog-laden locale, seemingly fleeing a medical facility based on the visible IV equipment in his arm.
God of War: Remakes and Prequels
Santa Monica Studio surprised fans with a double-header. First, a full remake of the Original God of War Trilogy is now in active development for PS5. Secondly, God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2D pixel-art prequel focusing on Kratos and his brother Deimos, was shadow-dropped and is available to play today.
Additional Updates:
- PlayStation Plus: Spider-Man 2 arrives February 17. Tekken: Dark Resurrection and Time Crisis join the Classics Catalog soon.
- Marathon: Bungie’s extraction shooter starts a “server slam” on February 26, ahead of its March 5 launch.
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls: Storm, Wolverine, Magik, and Danger join the roster on August 6.
- John Wick: A new triple-A adaptation is officially in production for PS5 and PC.
