PS5 games updates: God of War Sons of Sparta, John Wick game, Kena and more from PlayStation's State of Play

Yesterday’s State of Play served as a high-octane celebration of PlayStation’s legacy and its ambitious future, delivering a curated sequence of reveals that kept the global gaming community on the edge of its seat. What began as a showcase of upcoming seasonal updates quickly transformed into a landmark event for the industry, as the presentation seamlessly shifted gears from localized gameplay deep-dives to earth-shattering franchise revivals. The air of anticipation reached a fever pitch when Santa Monica Studio took center stage.

God of War Sons of Sparta PS5

Santa Monica Studio dominated the event by celebrating the franchise's 20th anniversary with two massive projects. First, they confirmed that a God of War Greek Trilogy Remake is officially in development, featuring a return from original voice actor TC Carson. While still in early stages, the project aims to bring the rage of Olympus to the PS5 with modern visuals. In a "one more thing" moment, they released God of War: Sons of Sparta today—a 2D "Metroidvania" style prequel following a young Kratos and his brother Deimos, featuring a canon story from the team behind Ragnarök.

Check the teaser here:

John Wick Game and MARVEL Tōkon: Keanu Reeves Enters the Fray

Action fans received a major surprise with the announcement of an untitled John Wick game from Saber Interactive. The project is a collaboration with franchise director Chad Stahelski and will feature the voice and likeness of Keanu Reeves. Additionally, Arc System Works revealed that their team-based fighter, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, will arrive on August 6, 2026, for PS5 and PC. The new trailer showcased the "Unbreakable X-Men" roster, including Wolverine, Magik, and Storm.

Check John Wick PS5 teaser here:

Kena: Scars of Kosmora and Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay

Ember Lab officially unveiled Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the highly anticipated sequel to Bridge of Spirits. Scheduled for a 2026 launch on PS5 and PC, the game promises a broader world and elemental-based combat systems. Meanwhile, Konami finally broke its silence on Silent Hill: Townfall, revealing that the game will be experienced entirely in first-person. The gameplay trailer introduced the "CRTV" device—a modern evolution of the series' iconic radio—which players will use to navigate the terrifying town when it launches later this year.

Check PlayStation's official post on 'Kena: Scars of Kosmora' here:

2026 PS5 Release Calendar: Dates and Expansions

The event was packed with firm dates for upcoming titles and updates:

• Ghost of Yōtei Legends: The supernatural co-op expansion arrives as a free update on March 10, 2026.
• Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: Launching August 27, 2026, finally bringing MGS4: Guns of the Patriots to modern consoles.
• Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: The PC version will "wash up" on Steam and Epic Games Store on March 19, 2026.
• Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: Slated for a March 3 release on PS4 and PS5.
• PlayStation Plus Extra games: February’s catalog updates include Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Neva and more.