Sony’s February 2026 State of Play delivered one of the most stacked PlayStation showcases in recent memory. From legacy franchise revivals to bold new IP, remasters, surprise shadow drops, and major third-party reveals, this event had something for every type of gamer.

Here is a complete breakdown of every major PlayStation State of Play announcement, including release dates, remasters, new games, and industry-shaking updates.

Legacy of Kain Returns With Multiple Projects

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

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The biggest surprise of the night was the return of the cult-classic franchise Legacy of Kain: Defiance.

Sony officially announced Defiance Remastered, following the successful remake treatment of Soul Reaver 1 and 2. This marks the first time the final mainline entry in the franchise will be playable on modern PlayStation hardware.

Fans have waited years for this.

The remaster aims to preserve the gothic tone, dual-protagonist gameplay, and iconic voice performances while improving visuals and performance for PS5.

Legacy of Kain: Ascendants

Alongside the remaster, Sony confirmed a brand-new 2D project titled Legacy of Kain: Ascendants.

This animated-style side project explores canon events featuring Kain and Raziel. It looks experimental, possibly testing the waters for a full franchise revival.

If executed well, this could mark the rebirth of one of PlayStation’s darkest franchises.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 Finally Frees MGS4

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After years of fan requests, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is officially leaving PS3 exclusivity.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 includes:

• Metal Gear Solid 4
• Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
• Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel

This is massive.

MGS4 has been locked to PS3 hardware for nearly two decades. Bringing it to PS5 ensures preservation and introduces the “weird but brilliant” entry to a new generation.

Volume 1 will also receive higher-resolution updates for MGS1 and MGS3.

Konami appears serious about restoring its legacy franchises.

God of War Remake Trilogy Confirmed

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Sony confirmed early development of a remake for the original God of War Greek trilogy.

Even better, TC Carson returns.

The big question:

Will Sony modernize combat to match God of War (2018)?
Or preserve the fast, combo-heavy hack-and-slash roots?

Alongside that announcement, Sony shadow-dropped:

God of War: Sons of Sparta

God of War: Sons of Sparta

A smaller-scale prequel featuring Kratos and Deimos. It leans into Greek mythology and offers a fresh art style. It is available now.

This is a clear push to expand the franchise’s Greek era.

Silent Hill Townfall Fully Revealed

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Konami unveiled a full gameplay reveal of Silent Hill: Townfall.

The game:

• Features a new protagonist
• Takes place in a new haunted town
• Uses a first-person perspective
• Emphasizes psychological horror

The atmosphere looks promising. Sound design and lighting appear strong.

The biggest unknown remains creature design. Silent Hill lives or dies by its monsters.

New Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse

Konami also announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.

Developed by Evil Empire, the team behind Dead Cells post-launch support, this is a full 2D action revival.

Classic Belmont. Modern polish.

If any studio understands responsive 2D combat, it is Evil Empire.

A Full Third-Person John Wick Game Is Coming

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A full third-person action game based on John Wick is officially in development.

Developed by Saber Interactive, known for Space Marine 2, the game will feature:

• Keanu Reeves’ likeness and voice
• Gun-fu combat
• Close collaboration with franchise creators

This has real potential.

If Saber nails the fluid combat rhythm of the films, this could be one of the best movie-to-game adaptations ever made.

Control Resonant Shows Bold New Direction

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Control Resonant expands Remedy’s universe with:

• Pull-back camera perspective
• Heavier melee focus
• Gravity manipulation mechanics
• Surreal horror imagery

It feels different from the original Control, but still distinctly Remedy.

Risky shift. High upside.

Star Wars Galactic Racer Revives Pod Racing Energy

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Star Wars Galactic Racer brings arcade-style racing back to the galaxy.

Fans spotted pod racing callbacks including Sebulba and Ben Quadinaros. Nostalgia is strong here.

If this blends arcade speed with modern visuals, it could fill a long-missing niche.

Marathon Server Slam Announced

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Marathon gets a limited-time server slam from February 26 to March 2.

Bungie is clearly stress-testing infrastructure ahead of launch.

Diablo II: Resurrected Gets New Warlock Class

Blizzard surprised fans by adding a new Warlock class to Diablo II: Resurrected.

That is rare.

Major new classes in legacy ARPG remasters show Blizzard investing in long-term support again.

Highguard Developer Layoffs Raise Concerns

Live-service shooter Highguard faces uncertainty after significant layoffs at its developer.

Despite earlier statements about long-term runway, this signals turbulence.

The live-service market remains brutally competitive.

Final Thoughts on PlayStation State of Play February 2026

This was a heavyweight showcase.

Konami re-entered the arena aggressively.
Sony leaned into nostalgia and remakes.
Third-party support looked strong.
Multiple shadow drops boosted immediate engagement.

The clear themes:

• Franchise revival
• Legacy preservation
• Calculated nostalgia
• High-risk new IP experimentation

If even half of these projects land, 2026 could be one of PlayStation’s strongest years in a decade.

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