Katarzyna Petru
The latest edition of State of Play turned out to be one of the stronger showcases in recent years. For over 60 minutes, Sony presented both major AAA projects and smaller, more experimental productions. The focus was primarily on games heading to PlayStation 5, although some titles will also be coming to PC and other platforms. Viewers received new trailers, gameplay snippets, and several unexpected returns of iconic brands. The showcase clearly targeted the upcoming months and the year 2026. There were also several moments that sparked considerable excitement among fans.
Big Returns and Strong Names
Among the showcased productions were new materials from Pragmata, 007 First Light, and another look at the Silent Hill universe. The remake of the classic God of War trilogy also stirred up a lot of excitement, along with the announcement of a two-dimensional prequel set in this world. Familiar brands like Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid also made appearances, returning in refreshed versions. However, one of the most talked-about moments was the first trailer for the high-budget game featuring John Wick.
Diversity instead of one “bomb”
Although some were counting on an absolutely groundbreaking announcement of a new first-party project from Sony, the show primarily focused on a broad range and diversity of genres. Alongside spectacular action productions, there were races in the Star Wars universe, dark indie projects, and collections of classic titles. For many gamers, this was one of the most “packed” shows in a long time, even if there was a lack of one dominant announcement that would define the entire generation.
State of Play from February 2026 showed that Sony has a solid plan for the next few months. Instead of one big surprise, we received a series of specific announcements and gameplay footage. If the showcased titles deliver quality, the upcoming year for PS5 could be really intense.
source: PlayStation
