<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A new </span><em><span>God of War</span></em><span> game, exciting trailers, and several major reveals — </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/playstation" rel="" target="" title="PlayStation"><span>PlayStation</span></a><span>'s February State of Play was one of the strongest showcases in a while.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The final reveal of the hour-long showcase was the news of a </span><em><span>God of War</span></em><span> trilogy remake, in addition to an all new </span><em><span>God of War</span></em><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/video-games" rel="" target="" title="game"><span>game</span></a><span> releasing today. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>God of War Sons of Spartan</span></em><span> was a huge surprise. Rumour mills were turning about a 2D </span><em><span>God of War</span></em><span> title, but I didn't see it releasing the same moment it was announced.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.domain.com.au/news/the-12-hectare-lifestyle-estate-in-san-remo-that-turned-a-couple-of-city-slickers-into-award-winning-olive-oil-producers-1481462/?utm_source=9news.com.au&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=editorial-homepage-driver" rel="" target="" title="The villa that ended one couple's corporate slog"><strong><span>The villa that ended one couple's corporate slog</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's already on the PlayStation store.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Kicking off the show, third-person action-adventure game </span><em><span>Kena</span></em><span> is back in </span><em><span>Kena: Scars of Kosmora</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>I don't think any of us had this on our State of Play bingo card — I'm excited! </span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/technology/playstation-state-of-play-event-new-god-of-war-game-and-john-wick/7a741a4e-69ab-4075-a2d8-cff83d77e412" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first game was incredible; beautiful art style, creative mechanics and some brutal boss fights.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In </span><em><span>Kena: Scars of Kosmora</span></em><span>, Kena is a little older, more experienced, and venturing into a seemingly larger world. Very much looking forward to Kena’s next adventure. This one is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC later this year — a completely unexpected but welcome announcement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/pokemon-pokopia-nintendo-switch-2/5f82dd86-b26e-41ce-b3f7-689cf80f140b"><strong><span>'Irresistibly charming.' An hour with Pokemon Pokopia</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This multiplayer expansion to one of 2025's best games is bringing the action, with three mission types. Best part is it's free if you already own </span><em><span>Ghost of Yōtei</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>We also had a closer look at </span><em><span>CONTROL: Resonant</span></em><span> and it's shaping up to be an action-packed, wild ride.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/fallout-76-developers-explain-how-the-tv-series-helps-keep-the-game-fresh/7fc9dabf-f560-4ed9-8420-70fe0f512e64"><strong><span>Fallout game developers on how they weave in new ideas from the show</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Protagonist Dylan's "shift" ability allows him to control the world and reposition gravity, meaning he can scale buildings and the world in a totally unique way.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Compared to the first </span><em><span>CONTROL</span></em><span> game, </span><em><span>Resonant</span></em><span> certainly looks to take the series forward in exciting ways. I'm very keen to jump into this one on PlayStation 5 later this year. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Star Wars fans were given a closer look at </span><em><span>Star Wars: Galactic Racer</span></em><span>, something I'm particularly keen to play.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It looks like a modern Burnout title but with some of the galaxy's best vehicles and pod racers. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/interview-with-the-creators-of-avatar-from-the-ashes-video-game/54a240cb-b5ff-4bce-87ec-7aceb71fe47d"><strong><span>New Avatar game update aligns with latest film</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>007 First Light</span></em><span> is also shaping up. Coming May 27, this early look at Bond's story has a strong focus on action and story. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>We also had a quick look at </span><em><span>Silent Hill: Townfall</span></em><span>, the next big entry in the </span><em><span>Silent Hill</span></em><span> series. Creepy is an understatement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Keanu Reeves is back as action hero </span><em><span>John Wick</span></em><span> in a video game simply titled: </span><em><span>John Wick</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Wick fans have been longing for some up close </span><em><span>John Wick</span></em><span> action and we're finally getting it. This one is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Other highlights include a closer look at </span><em><span>Marvel Tokon Fight Souls</span></em><span>, </span><em><span>Saros</span></em><span> (which is releasing April 30), volume two of the </span><em><span>Metal Gear Solid</span></em><span> collection, </span><em><span>Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition</span></em><span>, and demos for a bunch of great looking titles, including </span><em><span>Darwin's Paradox</span></em><span> — it's a huge showing from PlayStation.</span></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2025/12/30/12/30/most-anticipated-video-games-of-2026"><img alt="Grand Theft Auto VI" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/pelwPHyOqkAMeG1YA3RZPWPlqOk=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F8c103f46-a3b0-4353-be20-ab38d04e6fcc" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/pelwPHyOqkAMeG1YA3RZPWPlqOk=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F8c103f46-a3b0-4353-be20-ab38d04e6fcc 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/HvK4bw35vBsBWisv-hoNWLjS53U=/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F8c103f46-a3b0-4353-be20-ab38d04e6fcc 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">The biggest video games set to be released this year</div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2025/12/30/12/30/most-anticipated-video-games-of-2026">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Players now have plenty of reasons to be excited about 2026 and beyond, especially off the back of the recent Xbox Developer Direct which saw closer looks at </span><em><span>Fable</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Forza Horizon 6.</span></em></div></div>