5 State of Play Games I’m Most Excited About (And What They Might Mean for Trophy Hunters)

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From Kratos’ origins to Kena’s return and a surprisingly charming Bond, here’s what caught my eye this State of Play.

February’s State of Play delivered a mix of nostalgia, sequels, and a few genuinely unexpected reveals.
Some were obvious crowd-pleasers. Others completely caught me off guard. And a couple? I didn’t expect to care about them at all… until I saw the trailer.

As always, I’m not just looking at these games through a hype lens, I’m thinking like a trophy hunter:
  • Is this likely skill-based?
  • Are we looking at multiple playthroughs?
  • Is this a long grind or a clean, structured platinum?
  • Day one buy… or wait for sale energy?
Here are the five games that stood out to me and why I’m excited for them.

God of War Trilogy Remake

A full remake of the original God of War trilogy, bringing Kratos’ brutal Greek-era origins to modern hardware with rebuilt visuals and updated combat systems.


Early Trophy Thoughts:
Likely Length: Medium to Long

Likely Difficulty: Skill-based
Red Flags: Potential for Challenge modes and difficulty trophies

If they follow the original trophy structures, expect combat trials and higher difficulty requirements. Potentially stackable difficulty trophies, but this won’t be a casual platinum.

Why I’m Excited:
I absolutely loved God of War (2018) and Ragnarök. So I’ve been wanting to go back and experience Kratos’ original story properly for a while, though going back to PS2-era mechanics hasn’t felt all that appealing and even with PS Plus Premium and access to the classic catalogue, only God of War III is available and I want to start the trilogy from the beginning as the story was intended. I’m hyped for a full remake and an opportunity to experience these games.


Why PlayStation Gamers Should Care:
These games defined an era. A full remake could introduce a whole new audience to classic PlayStation history with modern combat refinements.


Day-One Buy or Wait for Sale?
Day-one buy energy if you love structured action. This feels like a platinum that rewards skill and patience rather than pure grind which is exactly the kind of challenge I enjoy.

Announcement Trailer:

007 First Light

A fresh James Bond origin story, following a younger 007 and leaning heavily into charm, espionage, and cinematic storytelling.


Early Trophy Thoughts:
Likely Length: Medium
Likely Difficulty: Skill-based
Red Flag: Mission-specific challenges and performance-based objectives (think Assassin’s Creed 100% sync vibes)

If the game uses structured missions, expect performance-based trophies, time-based clears, or higher-difficulty requirements.
Image source: PlayStation Store

Why I’m Excited:

I’ll be honest, I’ve never played a James Bond game, and while I’ve seen some of the films, I’m not a huge Bond fan. But something about this trailer clicked. The character’s wit and charm, the tone… it just worked. I didn’t expect to care, but now I’m genuinely intrigued and curious to see how it plays.

Why PlayStation Players Should Care:

If this strikes the right balance between stealth, cinematic set-pieces, and structured missions, it could quietly become one of the more polished single-player releases of the year.


Day-One Buy or Wait for Sale?

This feels like a wait-for-reviews purchase, for me at least as I’m not sure what I’ll be getting into, but it has strong platinum potential.
Announcement Trailer:

Ghost of Yōtei Legends

A standalone multiplayer experience expanding on the Legends formula introduced in Ghost of Tsushima.


Early Trophy Thoughts:
Likely Length: Medium
Likely Difficulty: Medium
Red Flag: Online-only trophies

Obviously, we’re talking about online-dependent multiplayer trophies and that’s not for everyone.
Image source: GAMINGTREND (Ghost of Yōtei's Legends mode revealed, coming in 2026)

Why I’m Excited:

I loved both Ghost games. Tsushima is one of my all-time favourites, and I enjoyed Yōtei just as much. I didn’t get into Legends the first time because I’m not really into multiplayer and I regret that now. The online scene has naturally quietened over time, and I definitely feel like I missed the peak window for exploring what is a surprisingly fun online adventure.

Why PlayStation Players Should Care:
Launching as a free update for Ghost of Yōtei owners, this has the potential to bring a large player base in from day one, which is ideal for co-op-focused trophy hunters.


Day-One Buy or Wait for Sale?

If you care about getting 100%, this is a play early while servers are active situation. Definitely day-one energy if you’re even slightly interested.
Announcement Trailer:

Kena: Scars of Kosmora

A direct sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, returning to its spiritual, combat-driven world with expanded exploration and deeper storytelling.


Early Trophy Thoughts:
Likely Length: Medium
Likely Difficulty: Skill-based
Red Flags: High-difficulty requirement, potential post-game unlock

The first game required a full Master difficulty run, which only unlocked after completing the story. If that trend continues, expect at least one tougher playthrough requirement.
Image source: PlayStation.Blog (Kena: Scars of Kosmora announced for PS5 and PC, out 2026)

Why I’m Excited:
I loved Bridge of Spirits. It was genuinely beautiful, emotional, and far more challenging than I expected. If you missed the first game, it’s absolutely worth your time, especially if you enjoy structured combat with real difficulty spikes. If Scars of Kosmora builds on that foundation while expanding exploration, this could be a very strong sequel and I’m all for it.


Why PlayStation Players Should Care:

The first game proved that indie-scale studios can deliver AAA-level polish. From the look of the trailer so far, the sequel expands exploration with a more open world feel and looks to deepen the world and lore.


Day-One Buy or Wait for Sale?

This is an easy day-one for me, but it likely won’t be a quick or casual platinum.
Announcement Trailer:

Star Wars: Galactic Racer

An arcade-style racing game set in the Star Wars universe, clearly inspired by classic pod racing.


Early Trophy Thoughts:

Likely Length: Short to Medium
Likely Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Red Flags: Potential time trials

If there are difficulty trophies and they stack, this could be a very manageable plat. If it leans heavily into strict time-trial challenges, expect a potentially steeper skill curve.
 
Image source: ESPN (Star Wars: Galactic Racer to be released in 2026)

Why I’m Excited:

I’m not a huge Star Wars games fan, but I do enjoy a good racer. This immediately reminded me of the old Game Boy pod racing days, and honestly? It just looks fun. I’m cautiously optimistic.

Why PlayStation Players Should Care:
If it leans more arcade than sim, this could fill the gap for players who want something pick-up-and-play between larger RPG commitments.


Day-One Buy or Wait for Sale?

For now, I’m flagging this is a wait-for-sale title but if early impressions highlight tight controls and fair time-trial tuning, it could become a surprisingly satisfying platinum, and a game I’d happily pick up at launch.
Announcement Trailer:

Honourable Mentions

  • John Wick: Stylish and brutal; expect a skill-heavy, potentially unforgiving platinum.
  • Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: Competitive fighter territory; likely online-dependent and skill-intensive.
  • Silent Hill: Townfall: Always intriguing, though horror isn’t really my genre; likely to involve multiple endings and higher-difficulty runs.

Final Thoughts & Recommendations

This State of Play wasn’t just about spectacle — it was about commitment. Several of these games look like structured, replay-heavy platinums rather than quick wins.
For me, the standouts are:

  • Most hyped: God of War Trilogy
  • Release Day Purchase: Kena
  • Don’t miss it early: Ghost of Yōtei Legends
  • Biggest surprise: 007 First Light
If you’re planning your trophy roadmap for the year, this showcase may have just reshuffled it. Now the real question is, which one are you committing a platinum slot to?

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