It's been a while since the last **State of Play**, and the gap has been long enough for expectations to quietly build. The previous show gave us our first proper look at **Marvel's Wolverine** from **Insomniac Games**, alongside fresh details on **Saros**, the sci-fi roguelite in development at **Housemarque**. Since then, things have been fairly quiet. Now, Sony is finally ready to break that silence.
Following a wave of rumours, **2026's first State of Play** has been officially locked in. The broadcast will air on **Thursday, 12th February**, kicking off at **2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CEST**. As usual, the stream will be available on YouTube and Twitch, so there's no excuse to miss it if you care even slightly about what's coming next for PlayStation.
While the announcement itself is light on specifics, the tone is anything but small. According to the official PlayStation Blog, this is a **full showcase**, not a quick update reel. The stream will run for **over 60 minutes** and feature a mix of **third-party titles, indie games, and major projects from PlayStation Studios**, with "news, gameplay updates, and announcements" promised throughout.
That breadth is important, especially given recent timing. Just last week, **Guerrilla Games** unexpectedly revealed **Hunters Gathering**, the second long-rumoured online entry set in the **Horizon** universe. We may hear more about upcoming playtests during the State of Play. However, it's still a little unusual to see such a notable reveal land so close to a major showcase.
Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be defined, at least on the first-party side, by **Saros** and **Wolverine**. Both are high-profile projects, but fans are naturally wondering if **PlayStation Studios** has more waiting in the wings. Third-party support remains strong, and **Bungie's Marathon**, due in March, has found a steadier footing after a marketing reset. Still, there's a sense that Sony may be holding something back.
That's what makes this upcoming stream feel genuinely exciting. With no clear limits on what could appear, the door is wide open for surprises, whether that's a new reveal, a long-awaited update, or something nobody's guessed yet.
One thing's certain: it's good to have a big PlayStation showcase to look forward to again. Now the only real question is what you're hoping to see when the lights go up.
Following a wave of rumours, **2026's first State of Play** has been officially locked in. The broadcast will air on **Thursday, 12th February**, kicking off at **2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm GMT / 11pm CEST**. As usual, the stream will be available on YouTube and Twitch, so there's no excuse to miss it if you care even slightly about what's coming next for PlayStation.
While the announcement itself is light on specifics, the tone is anything but small. According to the official PlayStation Blog, this is a **full showcase**, not a quick update reel. The stream will run for **over 60 minutes** and feature a mix of **third-party titles, indie games, and major projects from PlayStation Studios**, with "news, gameplay updates, and announcements" promised throughout.
That breadth is important, especially given recent timing. Just last week, **Guerrilla Games** unexpectedly revealed **Hunters Gathering**, the second long-rumoured online entry set in the **Horizon** universe. We may hear more about upcoming playtests during the State of Play. However, it's still a little unusual to see such a notable reveal land so close to a major showcase.
Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be defined, at least on the first-party side, by **Saros** and **Wolverine**. Both are high-profile projects, but fans are naturally wondering if **PlayStation Studios** has more waiting in the wings. Third-party support remains strong, and **Bungie's Marathon**, due in March, has found a steadier footing after a marketing reset. Still, there's a sense that Sony may be holding something back.
That's what makes this upcoming stream feel genuinely exciting. With no clear limits on what could appear, the door is wide open for surprises, whether that's a new reveal, a long-awaited update, or something nobody's guessed yet.
One thing's certain: it's good to have a big PlayStation showcase to look forward to again. Now the only real question is what you're hoping to see when the lights go up.