Sony has confirmed its first State of Play event of 2026, set for February 12, promising over 60 minutes of announcements and updates. The showcase will feature third-party and indie games alongside projects from PlayStation Studios. Fans can expect it to air live on YouTube and Twitch starting at 2 p.m. PT.
On February 9, 2026, PlayStation revealed details of its upcoming State of Play, marking the first major showcase of the year and the longest in the event's history. Scheduled for Thursday, February 12, the broadcast begins at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. GMT / 11 p.m. CEST and will run for more than 60 minutes. As stated in the official PlayStation Blog announcement, viewers can "tune in live this Thursday for 60+ minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements from game studios across the globe." The event will spotlight "eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios."
This follows a period since the previous State of Play, which provided an initial look at Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine and details on Housemarque's sci-fi roguelite Saros. Recent developments include Guerrilla Games' surprise reveal of Horizon: Hunters Gathering, an online title with upcoming playtests, just a week prior. Bungie's Marathon is slated for March 2026 and has seen improved reception after a marketing reboot.
While no specific titles were confirmed for the showcase, speculation points to updates on anticipated releases. A leak from the Latin America PlayStation Store suggests Marvel's Wolverine could arrive in the third quarter of 2026, between July and September. Other potential highlights include Saros and Arc System Works' Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with the Halo Combat Evolved remake also coming to PS5 in 2026. Rumors swirl around a possible God of War spin-off, described as a 2.5D metroidvania, as well as projects from studios like Bluepoint, Media Molecule, and Bend Studio. Additional unconfirmed possibilities mentioned in reports include Directive 8020, Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and games featuring Blade and Iron Man.
The extended runtime suggests a broad lineup, potentially including surprises beyond the year's confirmed first-party focus on Saros and Wolverine, bolstered by strong third-party support. PlayStation fans are encouraged to watch for potential announcements that could shape the PS5's upcoming slate.
