Sony delivered its longest State of Play broadcast in history on February 12, 2026, with an 85-minute showcase featuring over 30 game announcements, updates, and release dates that sent the gaming community into a frenzy across social media platforms.
The event, which streamed live at 2pm PT on PlayStation's YouTube channel, opened with a bombshell announcement: Santa Monica Studio confirmed a God of War Greek Trilogy Remake is in early development, simultaneously "shadow-dropping" God of War: Sons of Sparta—a 2D action-platformer following a younger Kratos—available immediately on the PlayStation Store.
The Castlevania franchise made a stunning return after over a decade of silence. Konami revealed Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, developed by Dead Cells creators Motion Twin and Evil Empire, marking the beloved series' first new entry since 2014. The pixel-art aesthetic and roguelike elements drew immediate comparisons to the critically acclaimed Dead Cells formula.
Bungie showcased extensive Marathon gameplay, the studio's upcoming multiplayer extraction shooter. A Server Slam open preview weekend is scheduled for February 26 through March 2, giving players hands-on time ahead of the game's March 5 launch date. The preview aims to stress-test servers and gather community feedback before the full release.