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Remedy Entertainment’s Control Resonant team responds to memes criticizing its dialogue from the State of Play trailer, saying they know how to write good dialogue and that the viral critique reflects an isolated moment. They note much of the dialogue shown was placeholder and emphasize the game’s broader storytelling goals. Control Resonant is slated for 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Active PS Plus subscribers can download 10 new games for February 2026: Extra adds Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5) along with Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, Neva, Season: A Letter to the Future, Monster Hunter Stories and its Wings of Ruin, Venba, Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition, and Rugby 25 on PS5/PS4; Premium adds Disney Pixar WALL-E (PS2). The lineup was revealed after Sony’s State of Play, with Spider-Man 2 drawing the most excitement and mixed reactions to the Premium pick.
Sony's latest State of Play drew about 3.2 million views, making it the most-watched episode in the format’s history, with roughly 83% of readers rating it as good in Push Square’s poll. While it trails Nintendo Directs and 2023's PlayStation Showcase in all-time views, the reception and rising viewership suggest growing importance for Sony's livestream reveals and ongoing partnerships (notably with Konami) ahead of more single-player focused PS5 titles.
Push Square readers praised the latest State of Play, with 82% rating the showcase as at least 'good' after a livestream exceeding an hour. The event, featuring titles like God of War Trilogy Remake, God of War: Sons of Sparta, and Kena: Scars of Kosmora, became the most-viewed State of Play stream in the channel’s history and is already approaching three million views.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was unveiled during PlayStation State of Play and is now available for preorder at $40 for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X, with a 2026 release window. Set 23 years after Dracula's Curse, the game follows Trevor Belmont’s successor in 1499 Paris, emphasizing the Vampire-Killer whip, exploration of secret areas, and classic action-platforming rather than roguelite mechanics. Developed by Motion Twin (Dead Cells) and Evil Empire, the title marks Konami’s renewed Castlevania push, with additional teases like Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 and Silent Hill: Townfall in the pipeline.
Sony's State of Play revealed new PS Plus drops: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 heads to Extra next week, Tekken Dark Resurrection lands on Premium in March, Time Crisis on Premium in May, and Big Walk heading to Essential later this year. The full February lineup for Extra/Premium wasn’t announced at the event; once confirmed, it will go live on Feb 17. Last month Plus Extra added several titles, while Premium got Ridge Racer PS1.
Konami’s Silent Hill: Townfall isn’t listed for Xbox at launch, with PS5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store shown as platforms. The State of Play lineup also omits several other titles from Xbox day one (e.g., Kena: Scars of Kosmora, 4Loop, Yakoh Shinobi Ops, Rev.Noir, and the God of War Trilogy Remake). The piece notes that Xbox owners may still see these games later, following patterns like Silent Hill 2 and Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
Capcom released a fourth major trailer for Resident Evil Requiem during PlayStation's State of Play, highlighting Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft in both third- and first-person modes and teasing a familiar character. The Switch 2 version is set for February 27, 2026, with Capcom also debuting a Pragmata trailer the same day.
Sony’s February 2026 State of Play was a lengthy, hour-long PS5 showcase packed with remakes, new entries, and third‑party reveals. Highlights included the surprise 2D God of War: Sons of Sparta (out now) and a God of War trilogy remake for PS5, Kena: Scars of Kosmos sequel in 2026, John Wick and other third‑party titles, plus a Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 (MGS4 on PS5) and Castlevania revival. Silent Hill: Townfall lands on PS5 in 2026, with Beast of Reincarnation, Project Windless, and a Marvel fighting game bringing X‑Men to PS5/PC on Aug 6 also teased. Marathon’s server slam, a free PS5 port/porting news, and February’s PS Plus Extra/Premium lineup were also highlighted, signaling a busy year ahead for PlayStation.
Sony PlayStation has announced a February 12 State of Play, promising more than 60 minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements from studios worldwide, according to the News-in-Brief post.
Sony’s February 12 State of Play will run over an hour and showcase eye-catching third-party and indie PS5 games along with updates from PlayStation Studios; rumors point to appearances by Saros, Wolverine, Horizon Zero Dawn multiplayer spin-off, Marathon, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and perhaps a Bloodborne remake.
Sony has announced a State of Play on February 12 that will run for over 60 minutes, offering news, gameplay updates, and announcements from third-party studios, indies, and PlayStation Studios, with possible updates on Insomniac's Wolverine and Guerrilla's online Horizon title Hunters Gathering; the stream will be on YouTube and Twitch.
Sony confirms a 60+ minute State of Play for Thursday, February 12, featuring news and updates from developers worldwide—including third parties, independents, and PlayStation Studios—streaming on YouTube and Twitch across multiple time zones.
A credible rumor suggests Sony will host a PlayStation State of Play in February 2026, with chatter centering on the week of February 12 according to NateTheHate on X and a note from Jeff Grubb, though no official confirmation exists yet. The speculative event could reveal or discuss first-party titles like Marvel’s Wolverine, Marathon, and Saros, with additional speculation about a God of War title; the piece also mentions Undisputed as PlayStation Plus’ headlining free games and a Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release window.
A reliable leaker claims Sony will host a February 2026 State of Play, likely featuring a mix of third‑party announcements and select first‑party updates. Possible reveals include Saros, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, with Marathon also amid discussion as Bungie’s title is slated for a March 5 multi‑platform release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.