Gaming enthusiasts are abuzz with speculation as Sony prepares to unveil its latest State of Play presentation this week, with industry insiders hinting at potential updates from the God Of War franchise and the fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
Record-Breaking Presentation Length
Sony has officially confirmed that the State of Play will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, marking what promises to be the longest presentation in the series' history. The company has committed to delivering more than sixty minutes of game announcements and reveals, significantly exceeding previous broadcasts and raising expectations for substantial PlayStation 5 content.
God Of War Speculation Intensifies
Multiple gaming insiders have fuelled rumours that Santa Monica Studio, the developer behind the acclaimed God Of War series, might showcase its next project during the presentation. Trusted source shinobi602 commented on ResetEra about the possibility of a new game from director and producer Cory Barlog being revealed, noting that such an announcement "wouldn't be super surprising given the target release window."
Another prominent insider, NateTheHate, addressed questions on social media platform X about whether Santa Monica's upcoming title would appear. While unable to confirm Barlog's involvement specifically, he acknowledged the possibility, stating, "I do expect to see the game this year; but I'm of the mind it'll be revealed closer to summer." This suggests that even if the project doesn't feature this week, an announcement could be imminent within 2026 or early 2027.
Further speculation surrounds a potential God Of War Metroidvania spin-off reportedly in development, with Mega Cat Studios handling development under Santa Monica's supervision. This project is rumoured to target a 2026 launch, though it's considered separate from what insiders refer to as "Cory's game." The main studio is also believed to be working on a new science fiction title, adding to the anticipation surrounding their future announcements.
Marvel Tōkon Details Leak Ahead of Event
A much more concrete expectation for the State of Play involves Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, whose Steam page briefly revealed unannounced details before being promptly updated. The original listing mentioned a launch roster of twenty characters and a single-player episode mode, information that was preserved by Wario64 on Bluesky through screenshots.
Industry observers believe these details were accidentally published early in anticipation of a new trailer during Thursday's presentation. The fighting game's development progress makes it a strong candidate for inclusion in Sony's lineup of announcements.
Additional Titles Expected
Beyond these rumoured reveals, several other games appear likely to feature during the extended State of Play. Forbes contributor Paul Tassi has strongly implied that Marathon, the upcoming extraction shooter from Bungie, will make an appearance ahead of its March 5 launch, potentially accompanied by an open beta announcement.
Other probable inclusions are Returnal's successor Saros, scheduled for release on April 30, and Insomniac's Wolverine game, though Sony might reserve the latter for a showcase closer to its autumn 2026 launch window. The combination of confirmed details and persistent rumours creates significant anticipation for what could be one of PlayStation's most substantial presentations in recent memory.
As the gaming community awaits Thursday's broadcast, the extended runtime suggests Sony has substantial content to share, potentially including both anticipated franchise updates and surprising new reveals that could shape the PlayStation 5's gaming landscape throughout 2026 and beyond.
