Gaming Giants Sony and Nintendo Rumoured for Major February Showcases
Following Xbox's successful 2026 showcase that revealed details for Forza Horizon 6 and Fable, attention has turned to when Sony and Nintendo will make their own major announcements. According to multiple industry sources, both companies are preparing significant digital events for February 2026.
Nintendo Direct and State of Play Schedule Speculation
Reliable insider NateTheHate, known for accurate Nintendo leaks including the Switch 2 reveal date, has claimed a Nintendo Direct is scheduled for Thursday, February 5. When questioned about a potential Sony State of Play occurring in the same month, the insider confirmed 'There will be, yes.'
This information has been corroborated by Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb during his Game Mess Mornings podcast. Initially suggesting February 12 as the State of Play date, Grubb later clarified the event is aiming for that week, making February a strong possibility given Sony's established pattern of February showcases since 2021.
What to Expect from the February 2026 State of Play
Jeff Grubb has described the upcoming State of Play as 'pretty sizable', indicating multiple announcements, though he cautioned against excessive excitement. Sony has three confirmed exclusives scheduled for 2026 release:
- Saros
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
- Wolverine
New footage and details for at least one of these titles are expected. Additionally, there could be updates on Bungie's Marathon reboot, launching March 5, though news about Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet seems less likely given reported production delays pushing its release to 2027 at the earliest.
The God of War Spin-off Rumour
Perhaps the most intriguing possibility is the reveal of a rumoured God of War Metroidvania spin-off. Multiple sources, including Grubb, have consistently claimed such a project exists, with Grubb stating 'I think that's... extremely tangible' and expressing confidence it will launch in 2026.
Grubb clarified previous 2025 launch predictions were corporate aspirations rather than developer timelines, noting 'The reality was, it was always aiming for 2026.' A February State of Play would provide the perfect platform for this potential announcement.
Nintendo's February Plans
While Nintendo recently hosted a Direct focusing on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer and has another scheduled for Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, the rumoured February 5 event suggests additional announcements beyond these known titles. The timing would create a significant one-two punch of gaming news from the industry's two biggest console manufacturers.
This potential February showcase schedule represents a strategic move by both companies to maintain momentum in what promises to be an exciting year for gaming, with major exclusives and surprise announcements potentially reshaping the competitive landscape.
