Here’s what we want to see (and think we will see) during this week’s PlayStation State of Play

PlayStation is about to go live with its longest-ever State of Play, and so it could be a big one when it comes to announcements and reveals.

Sony is promising “60-plus minutes of news, gameplay updates, and announcements from game studios across the globe,” and all eyes in the industry will be tuned in. Outside of a wishlist of games that we’d all love to see get announced (Bloodborne, please), there’s plenty of titles that need some updates.

It’s fun to dream about what could be, but first, we need some information on what we know is supposed to be coming. With all of that in mind, here’s what we hope to see in the February 2026 State of Play.

Feb. 2026 State of Play Wishlist

New God of War

Whether it’s a true sequel or the rumored 2D God of War spin-off based in Kratos’s Spartan era, it’s time for some news from this franchise, especially as the Prime Video series ramps up with its excellent casting choices.

Final Fantasy – VII and/or XVII

It’s high time for something from Final Fantasy, whether it be news of the final episode of the FF7 Remake, or Final Fantasy 17. Could we get both? It’s entirely possible. A surprise FF17 trailer to supplement some news about a potential release window for FF7-3 would be huge.

Marathon open test

Bungie already confirmed that its stylish extraction shooter Marathon will have an open play test weekend. With the game due on March 5, the clock is ticking, and many are counting on an official announcement for the test, which could begin over the weekend or the day after the presentation, on Feb. 13.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet trailer

Alright, Naughty Dog, what’s up? Intergalactic has been MIA since its debut in December 2024. How far out is it? Can we actually see some gameplay? A new frontier for the makers of Uncharted and The Last of Us has a ton of potential, so let’s see what’s going on with it.

Wolverine release date

Marvel’s Wolverine made its triumphant return at September 2024’s State of Play, confirming a fall 2026 release date. A new trailer at this new event, along with an official date, would go a long way in drumming up hype for Sony’s first-party offerings this year.

Phantom Blade Zero trailer

This action game is one of very few titles that have a concrete release date for later in the year. Due to drop on Sept. 9 for PS5 and PC, we could get another in-depth look at gameplay or the story at this showcase.

GTA 6? We can hope

This probably isn’t happening, but with GTA 6 now just less than nine months away, players are eager for more. A new trailer would blow the doors off the industry, especially for Sony if it confirms a partnership with Rockstar for the game, but we likely won’t hear more about the game until the summer time.

Starfield, maybe other Xbox games

The rumored upcoming release of the former Xbox-exclusive Bethesda title feels like it’s destined to be shown here. With the company heads-down on whatever is included in the next big update, it’s possible this State of Play could confirm the release date (rumors suggest early April) alongside some reveals of new content. Other previously-exclusive titles from Xbox may also show up, as ever.

Death Stranding 2 PC news

PlayStation’s focus on bringing its exclusives to PC means we’ll likely get some news in that area, and my money’s on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’s PC release date being revealed for some time this summer.

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ARC Raiders could be answering the calls for one of the most-requested additions to the game since launch, and even before it, in a new limited time mode this week.

Embark Studios announced the new event today, called Shared Watch, although details are scant so far. The video the company used to tease it, though, sure sounds like players will be teaming up together, and not against each other, in the fight against ARC.

“You watch my back, I’ll watch yours – that’s how Speranza keeps ticking,” the company said. “Join your fellow Raiders in celebrating the Shared Watch; team up with strangers, turn your barrels on the machines, and earn rewards in the process.”

And that’s all there is to go on, for now, other than some potential new baseball helmet-themed gear teased in the key art. If it truly is a PvE-only experience, then many players will be thrilled to try it out. ARC Raiders players have been asking for something like this for a while, and if it’s here, it should be a big hit.

The game’s usage of an “aggression-based matchmaking” system means a PvE experience is entirely possible to foster, but this being a true co-op experience where players can team up with others to fight against the AI ARC enemies may be a fun addition to the game’s existing style.

Shared Watch is scheduled to run from Feb. 10 to 24, so it’s for a limited time for now. But, anything can change, and if the mode proves as popular as it has the potential to, then Embark may have no choice but to consider a more permanent solution.

For now, though, players can queue up when the event goes live and see what it has to offer in the early morning hours tomorrow.

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