Sony is expected to host a new PlayStation State of Play presentation in February, according to multiple industry insiders and retail leaks surfacing this week. While Sony Interactive Entertainment has not officially confirmed the event, the reports suggest a showcase focused on the 2026 software lineup and upcoming PlayStation Plus Essential titles.
The rumored event comes amid shifting expectations for Sony’s hardware roadmap. Industry analysts now suggest the PlayStation 6 may not arrive until 2030, a significant delay from the previously projected 2027 or 2028 launch windows.
Extended Lifecycle for PS5
The shift in console timelines is reportedly driven by the continued strength of the PlayStation 5 market and the impending release of Grand Theft Auto VI. Analysts at SandStone Insights noted that Sony likely wants to extend the PS5 lifecycle to capitalize on the massive momentum expected from Rockstar Games’ next title, which is slated for a late 2025 or early 2026 window.
“Sony expects the PlayStation 5’s lifecycle to be extended,” said David Gibson, an analyst at SandStone. Gibson noted that the “Console Timelines Shift” at Sony points toward a longer-than-expected wait for next-generation hardware.
February Content Outlook
While hardware news remains speculative, the rumored February State of Play is expected to highlight immediate software concerns. Leaks suggest that the boxing title Undisputed—which currently holds a 70 on Metacritic—will headline the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup for February.
Other potential highlights for the showcase include:
- New gameplay details for Resident Evil Requiem.
- Updates on Bungie’s Marathon, currently slated for a March 5 release.
- Trailers for first-party titles like Ghost of Yotei.
Sony typically announces State of Play events only a few days in advance. If the February rumors hold true, an official announcement from the PlayStation Blog is expected within the next two weeks.
Dylan Lepore 