February in Gaming: Chaos, Comebacks, and Corporate Drama

February didn’t ease into the year. It kicked the door down, dropped a stack of trailers, stirred up some industry drama, and casually reminded everyone that gaming never sleeps. Here’s your breakdown of the biggest headlines.

Sony State of Play: Big Reveals, Bigger Hype

Sony’s February State of Play delivered the goods.

Resident Evil Requiem is officially on the way, and it looks like Capcom is leaning deeper into psychological horror. Expect tense environments, limited resources, and the kind of dread that makes you check every corner twice. Survival horror fans? You’re eating well.

Bungie also confirmed that Marathon is heading into open beta. The rebooted sci-fi shooter is shaping up to be a high-stakes PvP extraction experience. Competitive players are already planning their squad loadouts—and probably arguing about them.

And yes,

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is real. Konami is continuing its revival tour, giving players another chance to experience some of the franchise’s most iconic entries on modern platforms. Tactical espionage action is back on the menu.

Game Releases & Major Updates

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition has officially launched, celebrating three decades of chaotic platforming greatness. Updated visuals, classic gameplay, and a healthy dose of nostalgia make this a solid pickup for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Indie standout Neva is getting a prequel DLC. If the base game hit you in the feelings, prepare yourself. More story, more atmosphere, and likely more emotional damage.

Meanwhile, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has swung its way onto PlayStation Plus. If you somehow missed one of the biggest releases of the generation, now’s your chance to suit up and see what the hype was about.

Industry News: Tension Behind the Scenes

It wasn’t all trailers and celebrations.

Ubisoft staff are striking in response to restructuring concerns, highlighting ongoing tensions within the company. The situation adds to a growing list of industry-wide labor conversations happening across major studios.

On the business side, ByteDance is reportedly in talks to sell Moonton Technology to Savvy Games. If the deal goes through, it could significantly shift the mobile gaming landscape. Corporate chess moves are being made.

Hardware Rumors: Wallets, Prepare Yourselves

The rumor mill is spinning.

Reports suggest the PlayStation 6 could face a potential delay. While nothing is confirmed, speculation around development timelines is already circulating.

At the same time, early chatter about the Nintendo Switch 2 points to potentially higher production costs. Translation: gamers may want to start emotionally preparing their budgets now.

New Titles to Watch

Rogue Point is positioning itself as a back-to-basics shooter focused on tight mechanics and grounded combat. No unnecessary gimmicks, just pure shooting fundamentals.

And for fighting game fans, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is on the way. A new Marvel fighting title entering the arena means competition just got interesting.

Final Thoughts

February proved one thing: 2026 is not slowing down. Between major franchise revivals, emotional indie expansions, corporate shakeups, and hardware rumors, the gaming world is in full motion.

Stay ready. Update your wishlists. And maybe start saving now, because this year is coming for your backlog and your wallet.