There's strong speculation about a PlayStation State of Play event scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, though Sony has not officially announced it yet.
As of now (February 8, ~3:27 PM EST), PlayStation's official State of Play page and blog only reference the most recent event—a Japan-focused showcase on November 11, 2025.
No new posts from @PlayStation or @PlayStationBlog confirm anything upcoming.
Key Evidence for February 12:
- Insider Leaks: Reliable sources like NateTheHate (January 26) and Jeff Grubb confirmed a State of Play in early February, specifically the week of the 12th.
- Recent Slip-Up: Just hours ago, PlayStation senior product development director Mihir Sheth reposted (then deleted) last year's February 12 announcement, likely mixing up 2025 with 2026—widely seen as an accidental confirmation.
- Other Hints: Hideo Kojima mentioned editing a new Death Stranding 2 trailer (common before showcases), and February 12 has been a recurring date (e.g., 2025 event).
- X Buzz: Recent posts from insiders and outlets like GamingBolt echo this, with high engagement today.
Rumored Reveals & Predictions:
Expect ~30-40 minutes of PS5 game updates, trailers, and announcements. Community hype includes:
- Marvel's Wolverine: 5-minute gameplay deep dive.
- Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet (Naughty Dog): First teaser.
- Saros: Final trailer or release date (expected April).
- PS5 Pro Upgrades: PSSR 2.0 update.
- Hardware: OLED PS Portal reveal.
- Others: Phantom Blade Zero update, God of War 2.5D reveal, Cory Barlog project, or Death Stranding 2 trailer.
(Note: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake reportedly skipped.)
Sony typically announces 1-2 days before (e.g., Feb 11 for 2025's event), so watch @PlayStation, YouTube/Twitch, or blog.playstation.com.
If it happens, it'll likely stream at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. I'll keep an eye out—ask for updates!
Sources/Links:
- GamingBolt article on Mihir Sheth repost:
- PlayStation official State of Play page:
- TechPowerUp on early February planning:
- VICE on Assassin's Creed Black Flag skipping:
- GamingBolt X post on repost: (example of current buzz)
- Various YouTube discussions (e.g., BIG PlayStation Update):
