If you were already tucked in at midnight instead of tuning into PlayStation’s State of Play, we don’t blame you. If it weren’t for Sony promising more than 60 minutes of footage (and Nintendo’s own Direct leaving us a little starved), we’d have been right there alongside you. In the end, it was worth the (really long) wait.
We’ve amassed all the biggest reveals, announcements, and trailers from the night. We realise we may have missed a couple of things from the full list, and that’s okay. We’ve skipped over some of those titles we’ve already seen at other such showcases, or those upcoming games that didn’t really stand out to us, as we dragged ourselves over the finish line at 01h00. That means no Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, or even Saros.
007 First Light
If you weren’t excited for IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, then the story trailer showing off this Bond’s exploits in Iceland that get him noticed by the MI6 probably won’t do the trick. It lacks the suave, witty dialogue we’d expect from a proper James Bond adaptation. We’d hoped for an evolution of the Hitman formula, but with James Bond replacing the bald, barcoded Agent 47. This… doesn’t look like that. We’ll reserve judgment for now, however.
Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on 27 March 2026.
Control Resonant
Infinitely more captivating was the first gameplay reveal for Control Resonant, and what a reveal it was. A deeper look at the game’s melee combat and the gravity-bending mechanics were both shown off as we got a look at the alternate-reality Manhattan teeming with things to kill. It promises to be a tight second coming of Remedy Entertainment’s Control, and the gameplay trailer hasn’t done anything to contradict that thought just yet.
Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2026.
Darwin’s Paradox
More than a year after it was announced, we finally have a release date for the octopus-toting puzzle-platformer known as Darwin’s Paradox — 2 April. That might be just around the corner, but Sony isn’t letting us go home empty-handed, so to speak. The Tactical Octopus Action demo (inspired by Metal Gear Solid) drops today.
Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on 2 April 2026.
God of War: Sons of Sparta
It was no secret that Santa Monica Studios had a side-scrolling God of War metroidvania in the works, and now here’s the proof. God of War Sons of Sparta is that side-scrolling action adventure platformer that follows Kratos when he was just a boy, making his way in Sparta. The action looks compelling, even if the pixel-art style just doesn’t get the blood flowing where we’d like it. There’s no wait. It’s out today on PS5.
That wasn’t all from Santa Monica Studios, either. We got confirmation that a God of War remake was in “early development”, with no release window on the horizon. We’ve omitted the ‘trailer’ here to spare you seeing the minute-long footage of an HD Omega. Rest easy knowing there’s a fully-fledged remake coming… eventually.
John Wick
You’ll never hear us complaining about more Keanu Reeves in our lives, particularly when he’s dressed in his John Wick get-up like he is in Saber Interactive’s latest triple-AAA venture. John Wick is still technically untitled and follows the Baba Yaga before we ever get a look at him on the big screen. It’ll expand the universe further with an original script and “jaw-dropping camera work” that’ll make it feel like a movie come to life.
Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC one day.
Kena: Scars of Kosmora
We never expected Kena to ever see a proper sequel, but here we are. Kena: Scars of Kosmora follows an older, wiser Spirit Guide Kena as she travels to the mysterious island of Kosmora. The trailer gave a peek at some raw gameplay, with combat and navigation, in particular, being the highlight.
Coming to PS5 and PC in 2026.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
This one’s for you, Brett. Legacy of Kain returned to the State of Play with a look at Defiance Remastered, a dark fantasy classic that inspired a generation. It features refreshed graphics, controls, and camera design that’ll titillate a modern audience without alienating the real ones who were there in 2003. That’s the idea, anyway. The deluxe edition will even pack in a playable demo of Defiance’s cancelled sequel, Dark Prophecy.
Coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on 3 March 2026.
Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2
No longer will Metal Gear Solid IV be shackled to the PlayStation 3 on which it was released. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 picks up the slack and sticks the title on the PS5 alongside MGS: Peace Walker. We’re only a little bummed that Revengeance couldn’t sneak into the collection, but with Kojima off 3D-scanning Elle Fanning’s feet every chance he gets, it’s probably safest if Sony keeps something in its back pocket.
Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
It’s been thirty years since Rayman graced our screens, and now it’s time for Ubisoft to cash in on that pent-up nostalgia. The 30th Anniversary Edition, developed by Digital Eclipse, lets you play “multiple versions of the original,” with more than 120 new levels pulled from the bonus level packs to dive into. Not to mention the entirely reimagined soundtrack by Christophe Héral, or the interactive documentary that’s baked in.
Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC today, 13 February 2026.
Spider-Man 2 comes to PlayStation Plus
Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man 2 might be old news at this point, but its arrival on the PlayStation Plus catalogue certainly isn’t. Perhaps Sony has seen one too many cancellations over the past few months and decided to let up on Spider-Man 2 to lure folks back in. Hey, if it’s forcing us to reconsider our subscription, it’ll do so for everyone else. Unfortunately, Spider-Man 2 is reserved for PS Plus Extra and above customers and arrives in March.
