Sony's February 2026 PlayStation State of Play lived up to the hype, delivering extended looks at two of the most closely watched first-party PS5 titles — Saros and Marathon — alongside a God of War surprise that caught even seasoned PlayStation watchers off guard.
Saros, developed by Housemarque (the studio behind Returnal), showed an expanded gameplay segment revealing its loop-based mechanics, alien world design, and what appears to be a deeply personal narrative layered beneath the action. The footage confirmed a late 2026 window.
Marathon, Bungie's return to the franchise that launched the studio, got its most detailed look yet — full fireteam gameplay, ability loadouts, and confirmation of the extraction shooter's PvPvE structure. The showcase also addressed lingering concerns about the game's monetization model.