Sony kicked off 2026 with a stacked State of Play showcase, delivering major sequels, long-rumored remakes, surprise revivals, and fresh IP reveals for PS5 and PC players. From legendary franchises returning to bold new adventures, here’s a full breakdown of everything announced.

???? God of War Returns in a Big Way

God of War Trilogy Remake
God of War: Sons of Sparta

Santa Monica Studio surprised fans with a full God of War Trilogy Remake, rebuilding Kratos’ original Greek saga for PS5 with modern visuals, performance upgrades, and enhanced combat systems.

Alongside it came a brand-new prequel, God of War: Sons of Sparta, diving deeper into Kratos’ early Spartan years with brutal new enemies and mythological storytelling.

Why it matters: This signals Sony doubling down on prestige single-player epics in 2026.

???? Horror & Survival Dominate the Stage

Resident Evil Requiem
Silent Hill: Townfall

Capcom revealed Resident Evil Requiem, a darker, psychological entry teased as a bold evolution of the franchise.

Meanwhile, Silent Hill: Townfall returned with a new trailer, emphasizing narrative horror and unsettling atmosphere.

Trend: Survival horror is clearly one of 2026’s biggest focuses.

???? Classic Franchises Make a Comeback

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition

PlayStation fans saw a wave of nostalgia:

• A brand-new Castlevania entry centered on the Belmont legacy

• Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 expanding the stealth classic lineup

• A celebratory Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition

Sony clearly understands the power of legacy IP in driving excitement.

???? Big Sequels & New IP Reveals

Kena: Scars of Kosmora
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Pragmata

• Kena: Scars of Kosmora expands on the beloved action-adventure formula with a darker world and deeper combat.

• A fresh look at Death Stranding 2: On the Beach showcased cinematic storytelling and new gameplay mechanics.

• Pragmata resurfaced with a gameplay update, reigniting hype after years of silence.

⚔ Strategy & Experimental Titles

Brigandine: Grand Edition
4:LOOP

Strategy fans were treated to Brigandine: Grand Edition, featuring expanded campaigns and tactical depth.

Meanwhile, 4:LOOP introduced a stylish sci-fi concept built around time manipulation mechanics.

???? PlayStation Plus & Shadow Drops

Sony also highlighted new additions to PlayStation Plus, including catalog expansions and select day-one launches. A few smaller indie titles were shadow-dropped immediately after the showcase, keeping momentum high.

Final Thoughts

The February 2026 State of Play proved that Sony is entering the year aggressively — balancing:

• ???? Massive AAA remakes

• ???? Legendary franchise revivals

• ???? Cinematic storytelling sequels

• ???? Experimental and indie innovation

Whether you're excited about God of War, horror revivals like Resident Evil, or bold new IP, 2026 is shaping up to be one of PlayStation’s strongest years yet.