State of Play announces new God of War and unreleased games for PlayStation 5.

This Tuesday (02), the Sony presented a new State of Play and brought a series of important announcements for the PlayStation 5highlighting the revelation of God of War Laufey, the new chapter in the franchise, now starring Faye. The event also presented news about Silent Hill, a reimagining Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine and the return of Rayman in Rayman Legends RetoldThroughout the presentation, the company also revealed never-before-seen trailers, release dates, and new projects planned for 2026 and 2027. Check out the announcements from... State of Play to follow.

Marvel's Wolverine

Launch date: September 15, 2026

The first trailer for the event was an extended gameplay version of Marvel's WolverineThe new title of Insomniac Games, the studio behind the new games of Spider-Man, is a third-person action game focused on melee combat and cinematic storytelling. The story follows Logan on a mission to rescue mutants captured by the Reavers, a group armed with cybernetic technology and advanced weapons. During battles, the character uses claw attacks, counter-attacks, and special abilities that increase as the fury meter fills up.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

Launch date: August 6, 2026

One of the ads of State of Play It was the new trailer for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a team-based fighting game that brings together Marvel heroes and villains in battles focused on special abilities and distinct fighting styles. This time, the event introduced new characters: Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage, members of the group. Knights of Doom, led by Doctor Doom. Each fighter has their own unique mechanics: Magneto uses objects in the environment as weapons, Green Goblin relies on aerial mobility and projectiles, while Carnage uses symbiotic attacks to pressure his opponents.

Rayman Legends Retold

Release date: October 1, 2026

Rayman Legends Retold It's a platform game that reimagines the classic adventure of the series with 3D graphics and new narrative changes. The story follows Rayman, Globox, and other characters on a mission to stop a force from corrupting the world of Glade of Dreams. The gameplay maintains its focus on platforming levels with jumping, exploration, and combat against enemies, but now includes dynamic camera movement, new areas, and original musical sequences synchronized with the soundtrack.

Bancho the Chef

Release date: No date announced.

Bancho the Chef It's a game that blends cooking, RPG elements, and adventure in a story set before the events of... Dave the diverThe player accompanies Bancho on a journey through Asian countries to learn culinary techniques from local chefs and enhance the reputation of various restaurants. Gameplay combines preparing dishes and serving customers within a time limit, demanding speed and organization during service.

Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen

Release date: 2027

Kemuri: Hunt the Unseen It's an action game focused on combat against supernatural creatures in a city inspired by Japanese folklore. The campaign takes place in... Kemuri CityA vertical environment filled with alleys, rooftops, and ruins where the boundary between the world of the living and the afterlife constantly shifts. The player takes on the role of a hunter of... yokais capable of defeating creatures and using their powers through special equipment called Possession Apparel.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Release date: February 12, 2027

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis This is a reimagining of the first game in the series, bringing exploration, combat, and puzzles in updated versions for the new generation. The adventure follows Lara Croft in locations such as the Lost Valley in Peru and ruins in Greece, now presented in larger and more interconnected areas. The environments have been redesigned to encourage free exploration, with secrets, collectibles, and challenges scattered throughout. In addition to the visual changes, the puzzles have received new mechanics and greater integration with the environment.

The Lost Wild – True Fear is Primal

Release date: 2027

The Lost Wild It's a survival horror game that places the player in environments dominated by dinosaurs, focusing on tension, observation, and the creatures' systemic behavior. The story follows Saskia, a character who must survive in a scenario where humans are no longer at the top of the food chain. Instead of prioritizing combat, the gameplay requires studying the sounds, movements, and reactions of the dinosaurs to avoid confrontations. Each creature has its own unique behaviors, making encounters unpredictable and dynamic.

Phantom Blade Zero

Launch date: September 9, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero It's a third-person action game focused on fast-paced sword combat and martial arts skills. The gameplay prioritizes agile movements, counter-attacks, and chained strike sequences, creating fast-paced confrontations with a strong emphasis on precision. Although it has visual elements reminiscent of other games in the genre. soulslikeThe title opts for a more direct action-oriented approach, without emphasizing punitive difficulty systems.

Dune: Awakening

Launch date: September 22, 2026

Dune: Awakening It's an open-world survival game set in... arrakisA planet known for its sandstorms, resource scarcity, and conflicts over control of the spice. Gameplay combines exploration, material gathering, base building, and large-scale combat in a persistent multiplayer environment. Players must manage water, equipment, and shelter while facing extreme desert conditions and natural threats, including giant sandworms.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

Release date: October 1, 2026

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered This game brings back the classic action-packed, large-scale battles inspired by China's Three Kingdoms period. The gameplay maintains the series' familiar style, pitting the player against hundreds of enemies simultaneously in open maps with varied military objectives. The remastered version is one of the PlayStation 5 releases for 2026 and updates the graphics and systems for the current generation, as well as including extra content and additional characters, such as Ziluan, previously introduced in [previous game title]. Dynasty Warriors: Origins.

No Rest for the Wicked

Release date: October 2026

No Rest for the Wicked It's an isometric action RPG that combines exploration, tactical combat, and dark fantasy elements. The gameplay focuses on slower, more precise encounters, requiring careful management of... buntingThe game involves dodging and strategic use of weapons and abilities. The player explores cities, dungeons, and open areas while facing various enemies and collecting equipment to evolve their character. In addition to the main campaign, the game also includes activities of... endgame, progression systems and weapon and armor customization.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Launch date: September 25, 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword It's an action game focused on sword combat, set in a supernatural version of Japan during the Edo period. The campaign follows Miyamoto Musashi as he confronts creatures known as Genma after receiving Oni powers. Gameplay emphasizes melee duels with parry, dodge, and counter-attack systems, including the return of the critical Issen strike. The player can also utilize special abilities, such as Oni Strength to break enemy defenses and Oni Agility to access new areas and perform quick movements during exploration. Additionally, the game's trailer showcased a demo available today (02) for PlayStation 5.

Silent Hill

Launch date: September 24, 2026

Silent Hill It's a psychological horror game centered on narrative, exploration, and puzzle-solving. The story follows Simon, a character who returns to the island of St. Amelia After being called by Zoe, a local nurse connected to the mysterious events in the region. The gameplay combines exploration of enclosed environments, interaction with objects, and puzzles integrated directly into the narrative, revealing information about the characters and the city as they are solved. The new trailer also highlights moments of tension and characteristic elements of the series. Silent Hill, focusing on atmosphere, mystery, and psychological distortions throughout the campaign.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Release date: October 2, 2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve It's an aerial combat game focused on high-speed battles and large-scale military missions. The campaign puts the player in command of... Joker Squadron, allowing them to lead allies during operations against enemy forces in scenarios inspired by the fictional universe. StrangerealIn addition to traditional aerial combat against fighter jets, the game includes ground attack missions, naval confrontations, and battles against giant weapons, a trademark of the franchise. The player can pilot more than 30 aircraft divided into different categories, including fighters, attack aircraft, and models geared towards electronic warfare, choosing the best option for each mission.

Stuntman: Hollywood

Release date: No date announced.

Stuntman: Hollywood It's an action and driving game focused on cinematic maneuvers inspired by movies and TV series. UniversalThe player takes on the role of a stuntman responsible for performing scenes with cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles in sequences full of explosions, chases, and destruction. Each mission functions like a recording, requiring the completion of specific objectives within a time limit, such as drifting through marked points, navigating obstacles, or dodging gunfire. The game also includes levels inspired by productions such as... Fast and Furious, Back to the Future, and Knight Rider, featuring iconic vehicles and constantly changing scenery and gameplay style.

ILL

Release date: 2027

One of the games of State of Play One of the most talked about and frightening things was... ILLThe title is a first-person horror game focused on survival, exploration, and combat against grotesque creatures in a closed research environment. The campaign follows a character trying to survive while investigating the origin of a threat responsible for transforming the location into a monster-infested setting. The gameplay relies on realistic physics, resource management, and environmental interactions to solve puzzles and confront enemies. The encounters highlight a damage system allowing for mutilation and physical reactions in the creatures, which shocked during the event with its realism and detail.

Resonant Control

Launch date: September 24, 2026

One of the most anticipated games of the year, including by this author of this article, is Resonant ControlThe new title of Remedy Entertainment It's a supernatural action-fiction game set in a distorted version of Manhattan, dominated by paranormal phenomena and creatures linked to a force known as resonance. This time, the protagonist is Dylan Faden, the central character in the continuation of the story begun in [previous game title]. ControlThe gameplay blends exploration, combat, and supernatural powers, allowing players to use special abilities and the transformable weapon known as the Aberrant to confront enemies and traverse constantly changing environments.

Marathon – Season 2

Release date: June 2, 2026

The second season of MarathonThe update, called Nightfall, adds new areas, equipment, and progression systems to the multiplayer extraction game. The main new feature is the Night Swamp, a dark version of the Gloomy Swamp map, which reduces visibility and increases the importance of stealth, the use of lighting, and attention to the environment. The update also introduces the Sentinel, a new class focused on defense and space control, as well as the Cradle system, which allows you to customize your character's skills and attributes throughout the season. Among the new equipment are brand new weapons, mods, implants and vision tools for exploration in dark areas.

Until Dawn 2

Release date: 2027

Until Dawn 2 It's a narrative horror game focused on choices and consequences, maintaining the structure that marked the first title in the series. The story follows a group of ghost hunters responsible for a paranormal channel who travel to an abandoned tropical island to film a TV show. What begins as a staged production quickly transforms into a real survival situation in the face of supernatural threats linked to the island's secrets. The gameplay combines exploration, real-time decisions, and character relationships, with choices capable of altering alliances, conflicts, and who survives until the end of the campaign. Everyone can finish the game alive or everyone can die, it depends on you.

God of War Laufey

Release date of: no date announced

Lastly, God of War Laufey It was the big surprise of the event. The new main chapter of the series places Faye, a character known as Laufey, at the center of the narrative for the first time. The story begins after her death, when she awakens in Whenever, a supernatural realm that connects different mythologies and serves as the origin of the gods' magic. To protect Kratos and Atreus, Faye must traverse this world, confronting entities, creatures, and deities vying for power in the afterlife.

The gameplay maintains the franchise's action structure, but focuses on more agile and offensive combat. Faye utilizes rapid movement between ground and air, chained attacks, and abilities linked to soul manipulation. The game also introduces a legendary sword and special powers capable of separating the souls of enemies from their bodies to create attack combinations. The trailer, although without a release date, showcased over 20 minutes of gameplay and excited fans at the end of the event.

And you, what did you think of... God of War Laufey and the new announcements of State of Play? Tell us in the comments!

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 03 / 06 / 2026.

Source: PlayStation.