PlayStation's February 2026 State of Play Becomes Most Popular Broadcast Ever
70-minute showcase reveals Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2, Resident Evil: Requiem, and more
Record-Breaking Showcase#
PlayStation fans have plenty to celebrate following the February 12, 2026 State of Play presentation, which has already become the most-watched State of Play broadcast in the series' history. The 70-minute showcase packed in announcements that had the gaming community buzzing across social media, with viewership numbers surpassing even the legendary September 2020 presentation that revealed the PS5 launch lineup.
Major Announcements#
The presentation featured several standout reveals that catered to both nostalgic fans and those hungry for new experiences:
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2#
Konami's continuation of the beloved stealth series preservation brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance to modern platforms. The collection includes quality-of-life improvements, trophy support, and bonus content including previously unreleased concept art and behind-the-scenes documentaries. For fans who've been waiting to revisit Big Boss's story or experience these titles for the first time, this is a dream come true that finally makes the entire saga accessible on current hardware.
Resident Evil: Requiem#
Capcom's next chapter in the survival horror franchise takes place between the events of Resident Evil 6 and Village, featuring a new protagonist navigating a quarantined European city. The gameplay footage showcased a return to the claustrophobic tension of earlier entries while maintaining the RE Engine's stunning visuals. The reveal trailer's atmospheric lighting and sound design had horror fans immediately drawing comparisons to the masterful RE2 Remake, suggesting Capcom has found the perfect balance between action and pure dread.
Control Resonant#
A new entry in Remedy's mind-bending universe expands on the Federal Bureau of Control's mysterious world. Set five years after the Hiss invasion, players take on the role of a new agent investigating reality-warping phenomena across multiple locations beyond The Oldest House. The gameplay demonstration revealed enhanced telekinetic abilities, reality-shifting puzzles, and the signature Remedy storytelling that blends supernatural elements with bureaucratic absurdity. Fans of the original are already theorizing about connections to Alan Wake and speculating whether Jesse Faden will make an appearance.
Rev. NOiR#
An intriguing new IP that caught viewers' attention with its striking cyberpunk-noir aesthetic and rhythm-based combat system. Developed by a collaboration between Japanese and French studios, the game blends detective investigation with stylish action sequences synchronized to an electronic soundtrack. The protagonist, a memory-diving investigator in a neon-soaked megacity, must solve cases by literally entering victims' final moments.
