February 2026 has become one of the most crowded months in gaming history, with major AAA releases competing for attention across every platform and genre, creating what industry analysts are calling a "perfect storm" of blockbuster launches.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem arrives February 27 as the month's marquee release, continuing the survival horror franchise's acclaimed run. Early previews suggest the game combines the action-oriented gameplay of Resident Evil 4 Remake with the atmospheric horror of the original trilogy, featuring cooperative gameplay for the first time in the mainline series.
Santa Monica Studio's surprise shadow-drop of God of War: Sons of Sparta on February 12 sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The 2D action-platformer explores a younger Kratos navigating the challenges of Spartan warrior training, offering a dramatically different gameplay style from the modern third-person action the series is known for. The immediate availability strategy bypassed traditional marketing cycles entirely.
Nioh 3 launched February 6 with a historic simultaneous console and PC release, marking the first time in the series' history that PC players didn't face delays. Team Ninja's action RPG introduced supernatural abilities tied to Japan's Sengoku period, expanding the challenging combat system fans have come to expect from the developer.