Another month packed with news for gamers, but this time, not all of it was so great. There was an epic announcement of returning franchises, a shadowdrop for God of War, Leon in Resident Evil Requiem, and many changes to Xbox.
Not to mention the closure of Bluepoint Games, responsible for the Demon Souls remake (PS5). Want to know everything? Check out our summary below:
Everything that happened in the world of games in February 2026
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are back!
With versions for Nintendo Switch, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are back. The release celebrates the franchise's 30th anniversary and, even without significant improvements, stands out in sales on the platform's eShop. Have you already secured your copy?
Changes on Xbox
Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond have left Microsoft Gaming, the division of the American giant that manages Xbox. Asha Sharma is the new CEO, and the pressure on her is already immense. For the moment, the company's strategy changes little, but they’ve reinforced their continued interest in launching hardware for the console sector.
Next generation "delayed"
The next generation of consoles may be highly impacted by component shortages. With AI data centers growing ever larger, RAM has become extremely expensive - both for consumers and businesses.
As a result, there are rumors that the next Xbox and PlayStation consoles will only arrive around 2029. As for Nintendo, a price increase is expected for the Switch 2.
Leon back in Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom has brought Resident Evil Requiem for players to enjoy, and the potential first Game of the Year contender is here. According to reviews from specialized websites, the game delivers two experiences in one package: stealth with Grace and brawling with Leon. Currently, the game's score on Metacritic is 88 based on 116 reviews.
God of War Trilogy Remake and Sons of Sparta
We had a State of Play in February. And the "one more thing" this time was the announcement of the remake of the Greek God of War trilogy. TC Carson, the first voice actor for the Spartan, will be involved in the project - which is still in the early stages of development.
While one is still "in the oven", another God of War came as a surprise at the end of the presentation. Sons of Sparta is a Metroidvania featuring Deimos and Kratos. The online reception was warm, with many criticisms regarding the sprite quality and optimization. Have you played it?
A New Horizon
As if a PC and smartphone game for those who like to hunt machines wasn't enough, another project involving the Horizon franchise is on the way.
Horizon Hunter Gathering is Guerrilla's PvE multiplayer offering that will arrive on PS5 and PC in 2026.
Farewell, Bluepoint Games
After delivering Demon's Souls (PS5) and assisting on God of War Ragnarok, Bluepoint Games, a PlayStation Studios division, had its closure announced by the publisher.
Recently, the company saw a live-action game project from the God of War franchise scrapped by the Japanese giant. Then, they were caught off guard by the shutdown, scheduled to happen at the end of March. We still don't know the real reason for the studio closing its doors, but Hermen Hulst, CEO of the PlayStation division, only said that he was dealing with industry challenges.
Wolverine has a date
While some are trying to find a suitable window to "escape" GTA VI, Marvel's Wolverine has already secured its spot on gamers' calendars for September 15, 2026!
The studio behind Simpsons Hit and Run and Prototype is back!
New Radical Games, formerly Radical Entertainment, is back. The studio responsible for The Simpsons: Hit and Run and Prototype will handle full development, ports, and remasters for consoles and mobile devices.
PS5 Pro even stronger
PSSR, PlayStation's own upscaling technology, a feature capable of improving the processing of images and graphics we see on the screen, has just been enhanced.
With the release of Resident Evil Requiem, the most powerful console on the market has just received an interesting upgrade for high-performance enthusiasts.
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