February 12th 2025.
It's safe to say that Saros has taken the gaming world by storm and has become our top pick for the most anticipated game of 2026. The recent State of Play event in February was filled with exciting new game announcements for PS5, including Tides Of Annihilation and Days Gone Remastered.
For years, Sony's State of Play showcases have been a bit of a letdown, but this Wednesday's event was surprisingly impressive. It featured a range of never-before-seen games and even revealed release dates for previously announced titles. While most of the games weren't from Sony's own studio, the final announcement of Saros definitely stole the show. As the spiritual successor to Housemarque's Returnal, which is widely regarded as the best PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros has definitely piqued our interest.
Although Housemarque has made it clear that there won't be a direct sequel to Returnal, Saros is said to build upon the same formula with its shape-shifting planet and the tagline "come back stronger." While we didn't get to see any gameplay, it's been promised to be revealed later this year before its launch in 2026. With similar elements to Returnal and a protagonist wielding a massive gun, it's safe to say that Saros will deliver the same intense third-person bullet hell action.
Another exciting announcement was Tides Of Annihilation, which stood out among the new wave of Chinese-made Soulslike games. Set in London and revolving around Arthurian legend, this multiformat game will also be available on Xbox Series X/S and PC. Lost Soul Aside, another promising game, will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 and PC as part of Sony's China Hero Project scheme. Fans won't have to wait too long for this one, as it's set to release on May 30.
One of the biggest surprises of the night was the reveal of Days Gone Remastered, which Sony seems to be putting a lot of effort into. The new version will feature new game modes like permadeath and Horde Assault, as well as larger groups of zombies on the PlayStation 5. It'll also have support for PlayStation VR2 and a discounted upgrade option for those who already own the original. While there's no word on a possible sequel, the chances seem to be higher now.
The State of Play also announced a slew of release dates, including Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance on August 29, Borderlands 4 on September 23, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 on October 2, and Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic on June 13. But what caught our attention were the release dates for the ultra-creepy stop motion horror game The Midnight Walk (May 8), the previously leaked Metal Gear Solid Delta (August 28), Dark Souls-esque Hell Is Us (September 4), and sci-fi shooter Metal Eden (May 6).
To top it off, the long-rumored Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was finally confirmed to be real. While there's no official release date yet, a beta will be available later this month. And for all the film buffs out there, it was also revealed that there will be a film adaptation of the game.
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