State of Play Returns Today: 60+ Minutes of PS5 Games, Marathon, and Silent Hill
Sony is flipping the switch on its first major PlayStation showcase of 2026 later today. The February State of Play promises over an hour of fresh trailers, gameplay deep dives, and announcements spanning third‑party blockbusters, indie curios, and first‑party studios. Here is everything you need to know before the stream goes live.
“This is the longest State of Play Sony has ever produced – a clear signal that the PS5 software pipeline is about to become very visible.”
When and Where to Watch
The broadcast kicks off Thursday, February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET. For viewers in Japan, that is 7am JST on Friday, February 13.
You can catch the entire show live on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. The presentation will be in English with Japanese subtitles available. Sony has confirmed the runtime will exceed 60 minutes, making it the most substantial State of Play in years.
Confirmed Games – No Guessing Required
Unlike most pre‑show speculation, we already know a few titles that will appear. Marathon, Bungie’s sci‑fi extraction shooter, is locked in. The studio confirmed on its official Discord that the game will feature during the main showcase, with a dedicated deep‑dive stream to follow. Set to launch March 5, Marathon carries significant weight for Sony’s live‑service ambitions after the success of Helldivers 2 and the swift collapse of Concord.
Silent Hill fans should stay seated after the credits roll. Konami has scheduled a Silent Hill Transmission immediately following State of Play, promising updates on Townfall and potentially other unannounced projects.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is also expected to surface. Crystal Dynamics often celebrates Lara Croft’s canonical birthday on February 14, making this Thursday the perfect moment for a new trailer and a release date reveal.
What Will Likely Appear
Saros and the First‑Party Slate
Housemarque’s follow‑up to Returnal, Saros, is scheduled for April 30. With launch just two months away, a substantial gameplay segment is practically guaranteed. The same logic applies to Phantom Blade Zero (September 2026) and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls from Arc System Works, which has already leaked via retail listings.
The Wolverine-sized elephant in the room is Marvel’s Wolverine. Insomniac explicitly stated on X that new information will not arrive until “Spring 2026” (March–May). Yet fans remain hopeful for a brief teaser. Spring technically starts in March, and this is February. It is not impossible.
Capcom, Square Enix, and the Third‑Party Bloc
Resident Evil Requiem releases February 27. A final trailer and a shadow‑dropped demo – mirroring Capcom’s Village playbook – would be a logical capstone. Monster Hunter Stories 3 is also positioned for a March launch and could use the airtime.
The dream is Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3. Director Naoki Hamaguchi recently confirmed the game is “playable,” and Square Enix has teased a 2026 reveal. A full trailer may be reserved for Summer Game Fest, but the official title could drop today.
Indie and Curveball Predictions
Sony explicitly highlighted “eye‑catching” indie games in its announcement. One perennial hopeful is Little Devil Inside, which has been in development purgatory for years. Another is 007 First Light and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, both rumored for 2026.
Less likely but not impossible: a PS5 Pro shadow‑drop or an OLED PS Portal announcement. Sony typically reserves hardware for dedicated showcases, but the extended runtime invites speculation.
The Copyright Caveat – Read This If You Stream or Clip
PlayStation has issued an unusually stern warning regarding licensed music embedded in the broadcast. Because Sony does not control those rights, co‑streams and VOD archives may be automatically muted, blocked, or taken down.
If you plan to upload recap videos, clips, or full‑show archives, the official advice is unambiguous: edit out any copyrighted music before posting. The warning language first appeared in 2022 and has been repeated verbatim for this event, so treat it seriously.
📺 The Bottom Line
Today’s State of Play is not a typical 20‑minute sizzle reel. It is a deliberate, long‑form statement about what PlayStation 5 looks like for the next 18 months. Marathon needs a win. Saros needs a spotlight. Third‑party partners need release dates. And somewhere in the mix, there is almost certainly something no one has predicted.
Tune in. Keep your expectations measured for Wolverine. And if you are streaming, mute the music.
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