GamersHeroes Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:03 PM The roster of CyberConnect2 and SEGA's Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 with the inclusion of "Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle)." The post Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle) Joining Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2's Roster appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:51 PM Featuring heavy metal icon and musician Kasey Karlsen (great name!), the latest dev diary for Astral Clocktower Studios' dark fantasy ARPG Kristala explores its sound design. The post Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala Sound Design Dev Diary Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:43 PM Presented in stark black-and-white, Saudade Software has released a new Steam demo for their minimalistic horror title Warrens Of Random ahead of Steam Next Fest. The post Minimalistic Black and White Horror Title Warrens Of Random Steam Demo Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:39 PM For hedge heads on Xbox, players can now take 25% off Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted through February 25. The post Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted On Xbox 25% Off Through February 25 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:36 PM The team at iam8bit is teaming up with developer Steel Wool Studios for a physical release of Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic on the Nintendo Switch. The post iam8bit Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic Nintendo Switch Physical Pre-Orders Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:20 PM  A former artist at Wildlight says Highguard and its team of 'passionate' devs deserved 'better than this' |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:15 PM  Feel the power of these hands |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:02 PM  The open beta weekend coincides with the Steam Next Fest |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:29 PM  Sony rolled out an hour-long presentation to talk about upcoming PS5 games |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:28 PM  And it definitely looks like Keanu is involved |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:25 PM  God of War Sons of Sparta is playable starting today |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:14 PM  The project is bringing back TC Carson, the original voice actor for Kratos |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:59 PM  Simon Ordell is compelled to return to St. Amelia, and it's spoooooky there |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:55 PM  Castlevania: Belmont's Curse looks like a return to the series' roots |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:47 PM  Yakoh Shinobi Ops looks pretty cool |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:43 PM  Metal Gear Solid 4 will be playable on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch this August |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:12 PM  Kena: Scars of Kosmora is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:09 PM  When the worst type of guy makes the worst type of post |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:21 PM  Blizzard is bringing in a lot of new players with its new season, so here's a few tips to get back in the swing of things |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:37 PM  Also: FromSoftware's next game won't be coming to PC |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:56 PM  'There are things more important than medals. I stood up for what I believe in.' |
Kotaku Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:02 PM  As attacks and robberies targeting the wealthy become more common, the elite are building massive compounds |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:00 PM High on Life 2's gunplay is absolutely stellar, but its humor is grating, unfunny, and honestly, a bad distraction from the actual shooting. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:54 PM  You knew it was coming, I knew it was coming, and now one Mr. Hideo Kojima himself (disclaimer: technically it was Sony during tonight's State of Play, though I'm sure he's Fweeted about it on Fwitter) has confirmed that yes, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is making its way to PC. It's also doing so pretty soon, and with a small suite of additional features not present in its original PS5 release. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:48 PM  If there is anything that is concretely true about the upcoming Disco Elysium follow-up Zero Parades, it is that it is certainly a new RPG from ZA/UM. Everything else, well, that depends on who you ask, and where they lie in the messiness that has been in and around the studio these past few years, but a ZA/UM game in name it is. And now there are two opportunities for you to form a more direct opinion about Zero Parades, and its quality therewithin. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:10 PM  There is certainly something to be admired in Peter Molyneux's commitment to infinitely overpromising right through to what is meant to be his final game, Masters of Albion. I'm not saying I admire it, but someone might. And while I truly have no horse in the race regarding the quality, or potential lack thereof, in Masters of Albion, its latest gameplay trailer certainly does at least suggest it'll be a true as it can be Molyneux game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:01 PM  Back when Lil Gator Game arrived in the forgotten year of 2022, it received RPS' coveted Bestest Bests badge because, well, it was just so darn delightful! And in the years since, developer MegaWobble have been tinkering away at a seemingly Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom influenced bit of DLC. Which, as it just so happens, has just been released today! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:03 PM  This is probably a sentence that could be said literally any day of the week, but a new cosy farming sim is on the block, this time taking the form of Starsand Island. The flavour on this occasion is of the anime variety, with some slightly goofier farming mechanics (i.e. turning your watermelon patch into one singular, 10 foot tall watermelon), some very Pokemon Legends: Arceus looking combat, and some appropriately cute animals to hang out with. And there's skateboarding! But never do launches go all that smoothly, as developer Seed Sparkle Lab have had to do a dash of damage control regarding some concerns over the game. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:05 PM
PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast aired on February 12, 2026 and it showcased several video game titles. The announcement included a variety of new titles, as well as a new look at previously announced games, such as Resident Evil: Requiem and Control Resonant.
The stream ran for approximately 70 minutes, and some surprises included Rev. NOiR, a new JRPG title developed by Konami, the previously confirmed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which includes MGS4, MGS: Peace Walker, and MGS Ghost Babel. Additionally, Sony shadowdropped God of War: Sons of Sparta, a pixel art, side-scrolling prequel to the action-adventure series.
Check out the full list of titles that appeared during the February 2026 PlayStation State of Play here:
Here's the full presentation:
You can catch the PlayStation State of Play via the PlayStation official YouTube channel.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:01 PM
Konami announced a new JRPG at Sony's February 2026 State of Play, and it will be called Rev.Noir. Only an initial trailer appeared, confirming it is in development and setting the story. It is only confirmed for the PS5 at the moment. The initial trailer and gameplay footage also suggested this may be a situation where one of the protagonists turned back time to save the others.
In Rev.Noir, a phenomenon called lightfall affects the world, and our goal in the JRPG seems to be to mitigate or end it. Things start with us seeing its damage in action, with the lead character Asch's allies hurt and killed and places damaged because of the light. The message, "I refuse to accept an ending like this" then appears. Everything then rewinds, and we see Asch just starting his journey with a young woman. We then see a number of allies and enemies. Things close out with the note, "when hope sparks catastrophe." The video doesn't indicate if it will be a turn-based or active battle system.
Here's the first teaser trailer for the new Konami JRPG.
As a reminder, one of the last Konami JRPGs was Edens Zero. The Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars release also appeared on multiple platforms in 2025.
Rev.Noir is in development for the PS5.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:51 PM
During the February 2026 State of Play, Konami announced Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, which will feature Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. The collection will come to the PS5 on August 27, 2026. There will also be updates to the first volume, which will include a high resolution option and be out today. Pre-orders open today.
As part of the reveal, Konami also shared what will be in this edition of the game. Someone would get both titles in the collection. The Game Boy title Metal Gear: Ghost Babel is also part of it as bonus content. The MGS 4 Screenplay Book, MGS 4 Master Book database, Peace Walker Screenplay Book, and Peace Walker Master Book will be part of it too. So will a digital copy of the soundtrack.
Here's the trailer for the new collection, which also shows how both of the main games will look on the PS5.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2, with MGS 4: Guns of the Patriots and MGS: Peace Walker, will come to the PS5 on August 27, 2026. Konami hasn't announced additional platforms just yet, but it could appear elsewhere like the original collection.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:27 PM
During the Sony State of Play February 2026 presentation, Koei Tecmo announced Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and that a new DOA game is in development. Last Round will come to the PS5 on June 25, 2026. Meanwhile, the new installment is a 30th anniversary project in development. There's no release window for that second game yet, but we will also see it on the PS5 when it launches.
The initial teaser trailers during the showcase offered only initial details. In the case of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, full and free-to-play versions will be available at launch. Folks who were DLC the first time around will be included. A photo mode is added, as are new characters and costumes. However, some of those additions will be post-launch updates.
Here's the first trailer for that:
As for the new Dead or Alive game, the DOA teaser trailer seemed to show Kasumi and Ryu Hayabusa.
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will be on the PS5 in paid and free versions on June 25, 2026, and a new DOA game is in development for the PS5. Additional platforms weren't mentioned during the February 2026 State of Play presentation.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00 PM
Orange announced on social media that the streaming date for Beastars Final Season part 2, which will close out season 3 of the anime adaptation. It will air worldwide on March 7, 2026. This will catch up through the end of the series, which spanned 22 manga volumes. It comes over a year after the first part of the episodes launched. All past episodes are currently on Netflix.
Beastars Final Season is the longest of the three available, with both part 1 and part 2 cours lasting for 12 episodes. Previously, the first and second seasons were each 12 episodes. This story will pick up right where the first half left off. Legoshi is still living outside of Cherryton as a result of the events of the season season, chasing after Melon in the hopes his aid in the investigation will finally give him a chance to live peacefully. Louis is involved into his own investigation into a corrupted energy drink and the people pushing it. Meanwhile, as a results of tensions between herbivores and carnivores, the school segregated students based on the natures of their species.
Here's the key art for the end of the Beastars anime.
Beastars Final Season part 2 will start streaming on Netflix on March 7, 2026, and the first part of season 3 is already done. The first two seasons are also on the service. Viz Media handled the manga outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:10 PM
The continuation of Sam Porter Bridges' story will show up on another platform, as Kojima Productions confirmed during the February 2026 State of Play presentation that Death Stranding 2 will get a PC port just like the first game did. It is at the end of its development, and we'll see it on March 19, 2026.
As a reminder, Death Stranding 2 takes place not too long after the events of the original game. Sam is living peacefully with his daughter Lou, the BB he traveled alongside in the first game. However, Fragile and Deadman approach him about helping get Mexico connected to the Chiral Network. Taking on this new task and bringing another country online leads to a whole new adventure and additional revelations. This version will feature DualSense controller support, as well as frame generation and upscaling.
Here's the full February 2026 State of Play showcase:
It isn't unusual or unexpected for there to be a PC version of Death Stranding 2. This already happened with the original game. It first showed up on the PS4 in November 2019. Then, a PC port arrived in July 2020. That was then followed by Director's Cut editions, which showed up on the PS5 in 2021 and PC in 2022. It later went multiplatform again and showed up on the Xbox Series X and mobile devices in 2024.
Death Stranding 2 is immediately available for the PS5, and a PC port is in development and will launch on March 19, 2026.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:00 PM
Sanrio x Hatsune Miku crossover merchandise keeps rolling out, and the latest pieces again pair up Cinnamoroll with the Sakura version of the Vocaloid with cherry blossom elements. Sega announced two types of plush toys based on the collaboration will appear in Japanese arcades as prizes. These will debut in Japan in March 13, 2026, and it's unknown when or if we'll see them debut in other regions.
There are two options, and each set features four plush. All of them are about 10cm tall. In each case there are two of the Vocaloid and two of the Sanrio mascot. In both cases, we see the Sakura Miku version of Hatsune Miku with her bunny outfits and kimonos, cherry blossom accessories, and cherry accents paired up with matching versions of Cinnamoroll. The one series features the characters lying down on their stomachs with their faces forward. One Miku is in a kimono, and one has a white bunny outfit with cherry hair clips. With the Cinnamorolls in that set, one has cherry blossom accessories and the other has similar cherry hair clips above his ears. For the other set, the characters are in the exact same outfits, only standing up or sitting down.
Here's how all of those new Sega plush of both characters look:
In the past, we saw standard versions of the duo together, as well as ones with sailor uniforms and other designs.
The Sakura Miku Cinnamoroll plush toys will show up in Japanese arcades on March 13, 2026, and we don't know when or if these Hatsune Miku Sanrio items could appear worldwide.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:00 PM
Almost a year after pre-registration began, we finally have a PS5, PC, and mobile release date for The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin game based on the manga and anime. In some cases, it is almost exactly a month away. The PS5 and PC versions will launch on March 16, 2026. Then a week later, it will be on Android and iOS devices on March 23, 2026. This follows a November 2025 closed beta.
In The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, we follow a Tristan Liones, the son of Meliodas and Elizabeth from the original series, as he comes into his own to gather a group of individuals to protect Britannia and face evil. While we're previously familiar with him from his role in The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse, this helps better establish who he is after The Book of Stars chooses him and he sets out on a journey with Tioreh. This means if you're familiar with the sequel series, you should have an idea of who might end up showing up as playable characters.
Pre-registration bonuses are still in effect, with different items available based on how you sign up. If someone wishlists the game on the PS5 or PC or goes through Apple's App Store or Google Play, they get a free copy of Tioreh, three Supreme Hero Upgrade Materials, 10 Draw Tickets for the gacha, and 10 Healing Dishes. If you also sign up at the official site and provide your email, you get the Skyborne Gale Dual Swords weapon that Tristan could equip, 10 Weapon Upgrade Materials, and 100,000 Gold.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin PS5 and PC release date is March 16, 2026, and the mobile version debuts on March 23, 2026. The manga is handled by Kodansha, and the anime is streaming on Netflix.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:00 PM
HoYoVerse confirmed that yes, the third member of the in-game idol group Angels of Delusion Nangong Yu will be a playable character when Zenless Zone Zero version 2.7 appears. This also comes as the in-game cutscene from 2.6 with yet another track by the group from a major moment in the story appeared online and a short video that further shared some details about the unit appeared on the official YouTube channel for the game.
Here's the full Nangong Yu YouTube Short. Thanks to the icons that appear there, we know two things about her moveset. One is that she will be an Agent who deals Ether damage in the game. (Her groupmate Aria does too.) The other is that she will be a Stun-type character designed to daze enemies. Given the nature of the group and the fact that we get bonuses from using three characters of the same faction at once, she'll likely support Aria and Sunna's movesets.
As for the cutscene, here's "Hit the Play Button on My New Year," which features the Angels of Delusion singing.
We can actually get the first playable Angels of Delusion character in-game now. The Sunna banner is live until March 4, 2026. After that, the Aria banner will run between March 4-23, 2026.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and we'll see Nangong Yu as a playable Angels of Delusion character after the 2.7 patch launches on March 24, 2026.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:15 PM
Buckle up, gamers, we may be in for the biggest State of Play in a while.
It's definitely going to be the longest one, according to PlayStation, with reveals and announcements set to take up over an hour and "spotlight eye-catching third-party and indie games headed to PS5, along with the latest from teams at PlayStation Studios."
I can't help it, I always get excited for a good gaming showcase, and this one has the potential to be a great one considering so much of 2026's release calendar is still up in the air. Games we know about and are expecting will get some shine, but as ever, people will be tuning in for all of the surprise announcements and reveals, too.
State of Play starts on Feb. 12 at 4pm CT, and we'll be covering all the reveals here.
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PlayStation State of Play - Feb. 2026 announcements
Kena: Scars of Kosmora announcement trailer
Ember Lab kicked off the show with its return and the first look at the sequel to the wonderful Kena: Bridge of Spirits. It's coming to PS5 and PC this year, and it's looking absolutely gorgeous. Check out the first game while you can before this sequel hits.
Ghost of Yotei: Legends announcement
Can't get enough Ghost of Yotei? Good, because this online co-op mode for one of last year's best games is coming, and it looks real similar to the mode of the same name from Ghost of Tsushima. And it's dropping in just a few weeks on March 10.
Death Stranding 2 on PC
Sam Porter Bridges' emotional journey comes to PC, with ultrawide support, upscaling and frame generation, and all of the goodies you'd expect from the platform. It's also coming next month on March 19.
4:LOOP gameplay and details
The co-op title from Bad Robot Games got a closer look, including a bunch of weird alien plants, robot enemies, and more for teams of four to take down in "endless, replayable chaos." The game is in pre-beta, and players are being recruited now to help test the game in development.
Pragmata story trailer
Capcom's upcoming third-person action title featuring a cute little AI girl that helps you hack enemies so you can defeat them got a heartfelt look at the bond between her and the main character, Hugh. It's a little over two months away, dropping on April 24.
Resident Evil Requiem story trailer
We're just two weeks away from the return of Leon S. Kennedy, and Capcom's new look showcased some more gameplay, story details (including the confirmation of another returning character), and a serious ailment that the RE2, RE4, and RE6 hero is afflicted by. Is it Feb. 27 yet?!
Legacy of Kain: Defiance - Remastered announcement
A remaster of the 2003 title is coming on March 3.
Brigandine Abyss
A new entry in this RPG series is coming in 2026.
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round announcement
Another port/remaster, this classic fighting game series' redux includes all of the DLC, along with an improved photo mode, and more. It's coming to PS5 on June 26.
New Dead or Alive in development
The devs confirmed a new Dead or Alive game is now in active development
Control: Resonant gameplay trailer
The new sequel in the Control series shows that Remedy is always ready to try something new. This gameplay looks quite different from the first game, as this new title features a hack-and-slash style where you use melee attacks and abilities to fight oddities in New York City.
Crimson Moon announcement trailer
Soulslike gameplay and heavy metal music? Yeah, sure, why not. It looks like this game's got some co-op aspects to it, too, as you play as a half human, half angel fighting all kinds of ugly monsters.
Beast of Reincarnation release date trailer
Game Freak's soulslike featuring a girl and her dog in post-apocalyptic Japan seems more intriguing with each additional look. It's coming out on Aug. 4 later this year.
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition announcement
Rayman is back in this 'digital museum" that includes five playable versions of the original game, enhanced with new options. It's coming to PS5 digitally tomorrow, and physical editions drop on June 26.
Mina the Hollower
The Hollow Knight devs' new game is coming in spring, and a demo is coming to PS5 soon.
Neva: Prologue announcement
Coming Feb. 19, this precursor to the emotional, beautiful Neva will showcase the bond between its characters before the events of the first game.
Yakoh: Shinobi Ops trailer
A unique-looking stealth action game featuring an overhead camera that won't be out for a while as it's due in 2027.
Project Windless reveal
Based on a series of Korean novels called The Bird That Drinks Tears, this intense-looking title with some gory imagery and a gnarly voiceover to go with it, features a buff chicken protagonist dual-wielding swords and slicing through hordes of enemies Dynasty Warriors-style. It looks ridiculous in the best way.
Star Wars: Galactic racer gameplay trailer
Now THIS is pod-racing! And all sorts of other racing, too. It's like if Gran Turismo was in space. And it's launching in 2026.
007: First Light story trailer
James Bond's origins from Hitman devs is just a few months away now, and this new trailer showed off some of the storyline that 007 fans can expect from it. It's looking a bit like a playable Bond film.
Metal Gear Solid: Legacy Collection Vol. 2 announcement trailer
Snake is back! Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker are getting the remaster treatment now. This is huge for MGS4, which has only ever been available for PS3 until now...and it's within reach, coming out on Aug. 27 this year. And to boot, the Master Collection Vol. 1 will be getting some upgrades to its graphics. Big win for MGS fans.
CastleVania: Belmont's Curse announcement trailer
Whoa, Konami brought the heat. CastleVania is also returning in this new 2D game starring Trevor Belmont, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic franchise, and it's coming later this year.
Silent Hill: Townfall reveal trailer
After first being announced years ago, we finally got our first true look at the Silent Hill collab between Konami and Annapurna Interacrive, and it looks as spooky as you'd expect. It's coming later this year, and Konami will do a deep dive on it soon.
Rev.NOiR announcement trailer
A new JRPG title featuring anime-style characters fighting big monsters in an open world is now in development.
John Wick announcement trailer
Yeah, I'm thinkin' he's back! A John Wick game from Saber Interactive is in the works, and it looks true to the film.
Marathon launch trailer and server slam
Bungie's FPS extraction shooter is a couple weeks away now, and this trailer showcases the worldbuilding and lore that the studio has been meticulously crafting to go along with the looting and shooting. And the team confirmed a free-to-play server slam from Feb. 26 to March 2 to test Marathon on all platforms.
PlayStation Plus announcements
Big Walk is a co-op game coming to PS Plus later this year, but Sony also announced Marvel's Spider-Man 2 coming to PS Plus game catalog on Feb. 17, along with Tekken: Dark Resurrection coming to the Classics catalog in March, and the PS1 version of Time Crisis in May.
SAROS gameplay overview
Housemarque's new game coming on April 30 got a deep dive on its gameplay systems, and it's looking like another excellent roguelike like Returnal before it. A feature called the Eclipse will up the difficulty as you play.
Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls - Unbreakable X-Men trailer
A whole bunch of new characters just got confirmed for the upcoming fighting game, including Storm, Magik, Wolverine, and Danger, along with its now-confirmed release date of Aug. 6. The devs confirmed it will launch with 20 playable characters.
God of War Trilogy remake announcement
We're going back to Greece. The original God of War Trilogy is being remade, and it's in the early stages of development.
God of War: Sons of Sparta announcement trailer
The long-rumored MetroidVania-style God of War is real, featuring Kratos as a young Spartan, wielding a phalanx shield and spear, before the Blades of Chaos and everything else. Oh, and it's available on PS5 TODAY. Love a good shadow drop.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:16 PM
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the long-awaited sequel to the first Strand-type game, is finally building a bridge between console and PC. Set to drop on March 19, Death Stranding 2 will let players complete the saga of Sam Bridges, a man caught up in a mysterious and strange world where the line between life and death has been erased.
This was announced during Sony's first 2026 State of Play, airing at the time of this article. Kojima Productions initially launched the game last summer as the final entry (so far) into the Death Stranding story. It picks up some time after the end of the first game and follows Sam Bridges as he travels across the Land Down Under, connecting Australia to the Chiral Network and establishing a link between it and what remains of the rest of the world.
Death Stranding 2 is more cinematic and epic in scale, focusing on gameplay over cutscenes that had become Kojima's staple in prior games. Our Sr. Staff Writer, Scott Duwe, gave it a 9 out of 10, highlighting the game's incredible emotional impact, refined gameplay, and incredible graphical fidelity that set it apart from most games released in 2025, and certainly from PlayStation 5 titles.
It's one of the best games I have ever played, and while it's not as revolutionary or culturally impactful as the first one, it's still a sight to behold, refining Kojima's storytelling formula that should become the staple of video game narratives.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on PC on March 19 after a period of PS5 exclusivity that the first game adhered to as well.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:15 PM
Expedition 21, called Remnant, is now live in No Man's Sky, and players can complete a set of tasks to get some amazing rewards.
The latest community expedition is the first fresh one we have had this year. The expedition has several tasks broken into different phases. Let's look at all the tasks and their conditions.
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How to start the Remnant expedition in No Man's Sky
To begin the expedition, you'll have to visit the Anomaly.
All Expedition 21 (Remnant) tasks in No Man's Sky
There are five separate phases to complete. Each phase has separate tasks with its own individual requirements.
Phase 1
Here's how you can complete the tasks.
Phase 2
Here's how you can complete the steps.
Phase 3
Here's how you can complete all the steps.
Phase 4
Phase 5
Here's how you can complete the tasks.
The final phase will be complete once you finish Phase 1-5.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:57 PM
The Industrial Cleanup is a new mission in No Man's Sky you can complete as part of the Remnant update.
This quest will introduce you to all the new items that have been added. These items will allow you to process industrial waste like never before. If you're a beginner, you'll have to reach the Anomaly and gain your Exocraft.
If you're someone who has already completed the prerequisites, read on.
No Man's Sky Industrial Cleanup quest walkthrough
For starters, you have to reach the Anomaly. There's a new expedition available at the Anomaly, but we will avoid that for now. Instead, take the path that goes upwards from the left of the Nexus, and you'll find several traders.
You'll need to purchase and complete the construction of the following three blueprints.
Once done, head back to your base and go to your Colossus. Install the Cyclops Scope and the Excavation Blade on the vehicle. Install the Gravitino Coil module in your multi-tool.
The next part of the task is to process five high-value wastes. A marker will automatically show the location. You can also use the Colossus to scan the waste. I have found most of the waste on planets that have Sentinels and salvage.
Next, we have to head to a Waste Processing Plant. This unit might be located in a different system, but it will have a quest marker. Test the Gravitino Coil over there, and pick up the waste to put into the machinery at the plant. Doing so will get you the Flatbed Chassis Module.
You'll now be able to customize the looks and feels of your Colossus and put the Flatbed on. The Flatbed allows you to haul and put different items on it. Now drive the Colossus (with the waste on it) on the marked square at the plant. Use the Colossus to dump the materials and complete the processing (do all of it together).
The next bit of the quest requires you to find and process specific quantities of industrial waste. You can use the scan function on the Colossus to find the waste, and then haul it on the Flatbed. Once you've the necessary quantities, drive back to the plant and empty the Flatbed. Once the unload is complete, interact with the terminal to complete the processing part.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:03 PM
Destiny 2 has been hemorrhaging players, and Bungie hasn't figured out how to stop the bleeding. Fans may be wondering if the game is shutting down due to the plummeting player count and maybe even the studio's focus on Marathon, seemingly overshadowing its attention to Destiny 2.
In fact, the game's player count paints a bleak picture, no matter how you look at it, with all-time low player counts being more of the rule than the exception. There's also an expectation among parts of the gaming community that a game will shut down if it's not successful enough—driven, in part, by the fact that expensive games that aren't big hits do get shut down.
To make matters trickier for Bungie, the studio is trying to juggle two different IPs, seeing major changes in leadership, and seemingly still feeling the ripples of two voracious waves of layoffs within a year in 2023-24. But that doesn't mean Destiny 2 is going to die, at least not for now. Here's what we think about the game hypothetically shutting down.
Why Destiny 2 is (probably) not shutting down
Bungie hasn't officially said Destiny 2 will shut down, and given its importance to the studio, it's unlikely the game will be sunset overnight.
Destiny 2 is still, presumably, a money-maker for Bungie, despite a huge share of the studio's chips lying in Marathon. From a financial perspective, the in-game Eververse store appears fuller than ever, with new sets coming in relatively often, so the company clearly continues to invest in microtransactions. Maybe a bit too much, like when Bungie pushed a would-be Iron Banner set into the EV Store for Silver.
The weakness lies in the gameplay side of things. The changes from The Edge of Fate seem to keep Destiny 2 operating with as few resources as possible, likely due to staff being assigned to Marathon or laid off altogether. The Portal was quite a miss, the expansion's campaign was lukewarm at best, and there just doesn't seem to be enough new in Destiny—in quality or in quantity—to keep players coming back.
That said, if there's anything Destiny 2 players have demonstrated over the years, it's that they'll keep coming back as long as Bungie makes it worth their while. It's a peerless, almost unexplainable devotion. There will always be demand for the game as long as the studio does more hits than misses—and that's the tricky part.
Is there still hope for Destiny 2?
This might be one of the most difficult, divisive questions for Destiny 2 fans. At its core, there is nothing that can compete with it—so much so that the only thing capable of killing Destiny was Destiny.
It does take a unique breed of special to keep players invested in a franchise for 10 years. It takes even more to make fans stick around after turbulent times such as Lightfall, Season of Plunder, Echoes, Heresy, and the Year of Prophecy.
On the flip side, Bungie burned through a lot of player goodwill over the past few years, asking them to tough it out through bad releases, unpopular measures, and avoidable mistakes. It's hard to blame those who left a while ago or those who just threw in the towel. There's very little margin for error, and that's a bad enough situation to be in—but it's even worse when your playerbase is fractured and scattered.
Comebacks are some of Bungie's biggest strengths. Forsaken is still lauded as one of the best moments in Destiny 2, and the same applies to The Witch Queen, Season of the Seraph, and Into the Light. Digging itself out of this quagmire, however, requires consistent, consecutive greatness. Passable is just another shovelful of sand on the game's imminent grave. It's not looking good for the developer, though: the next major update, Shadow & Order, is likely facing a delay at a time when there's almost no incentive to log in. Asking to wait might drain the last slivers of goodwill from its fans, so anything that happens after that must be at least excellent to hold the game together.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:24 PM
Destiny 2 players are becoming rarer and rarer by the minute, with player counts plummeting post-The Edge of Fate. There might be some hope on the horizon, but the number of players actively logging in is quite concerning.
Though there's no easy, official way to see Destiny 2's player count, third-party applications can draw from API data to provide an estimate of how many guardians were in the game at a given point. One of them takes data from the Bungie API itself, while another draws from Steam. Here are the methods we use to check Destiny 2's player count, whether you're looking to watch the decline or have a little hope for the future.
How to see Destiny 2's player count
There are a couple of different ways to check Destiny 2's player count, and they depend on what information you'd like to discover. Fan-made website popularity.report gathers all sorts of historical data on the total playerbase since 2017, so it's a good source if you're looking for a holistic approach.
This handy website also lets you see the player count for multiple activities, which is perfect for figuring out what the most popular spots are—in other words, what's keeping Destiny 2 players still engaged and what's probably not worth matchmaking into.
If you're looking to compare the current playerbase against specific moments in Destiny 2, here's a list of the major expansions and updates released since 2019. Due to the number of seasons, we're excluding them from the list, but these periodic releases used to dictate the ebb and flow of guardians in-game.
*Into the Light was not an expansion, but it was a huge update, and it's widely considered one of Destiny 2's finest moments.
These dates provide an easy baseline for your calculations, for instance, when comparing the decline after Lightfall or putting expansion launches against each other.
How to check Destiny 2's concurrent players
Though popularity.report shows daily data, you can get some partial, to-the-hour numbers from SteamCharts and Steamdb.info. They only display the player count for Steam, which is a microcosm of the total number of guardians in-game, but you can use it as a baseline and extrapolate from there. The trend is somewhat similar across all platforms, so if Steam players are going down, it's fairly safe to assume the same is happening on consoles as well.
These two websites been collecting statistics since October 2019, when Destiny 2 arrived on Steam in Shadowkeep, giving us years of data to revisit for comparisons. They're also our go-to choice to measure players during the first hours of major content drops, such as expansions, seasons, and events.
Regardless of your choice of website, the data paints a grim picture about Destiny 2's player base, which started to plummet after the disappointing release of Lightfall and hasn't truly recovered since. The slowdown after The Final Shape, the episodic format, and the release of The Edge of Fate all marked turning points for the worst.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:24 PM
This year's first State of Play broadcast is upon us, set to air today, Feb. 12. Sony has recently revealed all the broadcast details to the world, so here is everything you need to know.
When is the Feb. 12 State of Play?
The first State of Play broadcast of 2026 is set to air on Feb. 12 at 2pm PT, 4pm CT, 5pm ET, 10pm BST, 11pm CET or Feb. 13 at 7am JST for those across the other, bigger pond. It's going to be over one hour long, potentially containing some of the biggest releases of this and maybe even the next year.
We already compiled a comprehensive list of games we would like to see (and what we are most likely to see) in another feature by our amazing Scott Duwe. Some notable examples include a new God of War title, a release date for Insomniac's Wolverine, and maybe an announcement of a Death Stranding 2 PC port.
We could also get some news on Naughty Dog's Intergalactic, more GTA 6 stuff, or new announcements of Xbox ports since that seems to be Microsoft's jam lately. All in all, it's probably going to be one of the biggest State of Play broadcasts in recent memory.
As for where the State of Play can be watched, your best bet would be PlayStation's own YouTube and Twitch channels, as these are likely to have the least delay and lag compared to third-party broadcasts such as IGN's.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 3:03 PM
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 update will usher in plenty of mid-season changes, and there are plenty of things in store.
This guide will help you keep track of when the season goes live. The timings were announced well in advance by NetEase, along with the patch notes. Let's look at when we will be able to enjoy all the new content that's coming in the mid-season update.
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 release countdown
Season 6.5 goes live worldwide on Feb. 13, and it will launch simultaneously across PC and consoles. The exact hour of the day will depend on your region. The following countdown will expire once the update goes live.
The countdown is based on the following timings.
There will be a maintenance that will take place at the timings mentioned above. The downtime is expected to last for a couple of hours, and you'll then have to update your in-game client. The downtime could go beyond the announced schedule, but the chances of that are minimal.
Elsa Bloodstone is coming to Marvel Rivals as part ofthe mid-season patch. I am excited to try her out and see how she performs on the in-game meta. But that's not all, as there will be themed events like the Citizenship of Monster Kingdom and Times Square Lion Dance. Expect to find something special related to the upcoming Valentine's Day weekend as well.
Make sure to check out the store as well, since there will be new cosmetics for several characters, including Jeff The Land Shark, Elsa, and more. The complete patch notes explain every change you can expect to find in the new update.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:38 PM
The Road Ahead 2026 roadmap for Apex Legends has been announced, and there are plenty of exciting additions waiting for fans.
The first part of the roadmap involves the ongoing Season 28, which began a couple of days ago. However, we have now received confirmed information about what awaits us over the course of the next few months.
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All Apex Legends The Road Ahead 2026 roadmap highlights
The Road Ahead 2026 roadmap can be divided into five broad parts. Each part refers to a season, with Season 28 currently live in the game. The remaining seasons will be released over the upcoming months.
Season 28 (February to April)
Season 29 (May to July)
Season 30 (August to October)
Season 31 (November to January, 2027)
Season 32 (February, 2027 to April, 2027)
We have received brief ideas for all the content coming our way over the next 12 months. A new legend is joining the fight next season. It will be interesting to find out more about the new character and how they might fit in the meta. The map is also about to receive changes in the next season, which should also feature certain QoL features.
While most of the proposals are already in progress, some of the promises, like the Akimbo, are only planned. All the proposed additions could change prior to launch, based on how the development progresses at Respawn's end.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:19 PM
As soon as I got my hands on ARC Raiders, I knew it would be a smash hit. In fact, I knew it'd be a hit the moment I watched jackfrags' video on it many months prior to release. Something about it spoke to me immediately, and it turns out it spoke to many others as well.
But I never would have imagined the game to become as wild a success as it did, selling over 14 million copies in just over three months, placing itself above and beyond most modern AAA blockbusters that have been profusely bleeding fans over the last few years. This comes via Wccftech, who pored over Nexon's recent financial reports, where they highlighted record-high profits, largely propelled by ARC Raiders itself.
In a very rough estimate, that'd mean ARC Raiders earned some $560,000,000 out of Nexon's overall $3.1 billion. An extremely impressive number, and one that does not include all the money it has earned via cosmetics, which could genuinely be not that far off the sales figure.
The numbers are also a bit surprising. ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter, a genre that has had many attempts but few successful entries into the mainstream. However, that didn't stop Embark Studios from captivating a massive audience by leaning toward more casual players and refining the overall experience to fit in with the average Jane and Joe, rather than reserving itself only for more hardcore types like Tarkov did.
It also had quite a lot of competition at the time of its launch, what with Battlefield 6 and the latest Call of Duty launching around the same time. I understand their audiences likely don't overlap much, but I'd dare say that BF6 Redsec could've fared better if a better, alternative, and similar experience wasn't around.
It remains to be seen how ARC Raiders will fare in the future, but considering its rock-solid player count and very slow decline (as all live-service games experience until they hit a stable average), I feel we're going to see a lot more of Speranza and the topside.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 2:14 PM
Co-op title Roadside Research is now live on early access, and it's an adventure best shared with your buddies.
While there's a single-player mode that lets you enjoy the content alone, Roadside Research can be enjoyed in co-op up to four players. Whether you're playing via the Xbox Game Pass or using Steam, inviting your friends is a simple task.
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How to co-op in Roadside Research
For simplicity's sake, I will assume that you're hosting the game. Create a new save that you want to enjoy with your buddies. Single-player saves can't be used when playing with other players. Once you load into a co-op save, press the Escape button. You can now invite your friends.
If you're on Steam, you need to add your friends on the platform. The same rule applies to those playing via the Xbox Game Pass. If one of your friends is hosting a game, choose Join Friend. You'll get the option to join them on a shared session (assuming they're hosting a co-op save).
That's how easy it is to play co-op with your friends. Make sure that the person hosting the game stays online for the session to remain active.
How many players can play together in Roadside Research
Roadside Research can be enjoyed by up to four players in the same lobby. Of course, having four players is not necessary. For co-op, having a single buddy is enough. However, the more the merrier, I suppose.
While there's no matchmaking, you can use the official Discord to find other players looking to play together. Simply add them on Steam (or to your Xbox friends list) so that they can join your save.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:47 PM
It's the month of love, and you can participate in The Division 2's Bloody Valentine event to get some amazing rewards for free.
The event has marked the return of the Bloody Houndsman Mask, Gloves, and Backpack. If you're a veteran, chances are that you've already completed the event in the recent past. The core event has retained the same structure from the previous iteration.
Let's find out how you can get all the rewards by completing the event.
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How to get the Bloody Houndsman outfit in The Division 2
To obtain the Bloody Houndsman outfit, you have to complete an exclusive bounty available in the Bloody Valentine event. The Bloody Houndsman has returned with his Mini Warhounds. These are smaller versions of the actual warhounds, which are dangerous to take down.
The Mini Warhounds are far less dangerous, but they move fast. They also have defensive abilities and will give you a small window to take them down. If you manage to defeat a Mini Warhound, you'll get a Bloody Houndsman bounty. The bounty isn't a guaranteed drop, and you might have to defeat a few of them. The Mini Warhounds don't have an exact location, and you'll come across them randomly on the map.
Once you've obtained the bounty, you'll find out the exact location of the Bloody Houndsman. Start the bounty, defeat him, and you'll find all the rewards. A part of the outfit is also tied to the new Reanimated Global event.
The Division 2 Reanimated Global event, explained
The Reanimated Global event has been given some unique twists as part of the Bloody Valentine theme. You'll be able to use the seasonal modifiers, which are the different companions. The event will run for two weeks, and the rewards have been changed. You'll obtain the Broken Hearts Seeker Mine Skill VFX at tier five, and the Bloody Houndsman Uniform at Tier 10 (part of the complete outfit).
Instead of the green gas headshot effect, you'll now see a romantic trail when you shoot an enemy in the head. This will be consistent for the duration of the entire event.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 12, 2026 1:19 PM
That Ball is Mine Evolution is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can use the upgrades twice.
The latest evolution is available for free and offers some unique boosts. The boosts include stat and overall upgrades, along with new playstyles. Let's look at the best options for this evolution based on the requirements and offered upgrades.
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FC 26 That Ball is Mine Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for That Ball is Mine Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 That Ball is Mine Evolution upgrades
That Ball is Mine Evolution has only two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you'll need to complete specific tasks.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade requirements
Level 2 upgrade requirements
Best players for That Ball is Mine Evolution in FC 26
You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. I have included cards that are best fitted for the offered upgrades.
It's a decent evolution with pretty good stats and playstyles. Some of the upgraded cards should be eligible for future evolution chains.
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MonsterVine Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:59 PM Ember Lab has officially revealed Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the next chapter in the studio's beloved action-adventure series. Coming to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026, the sequel expands on the exploration, combat, and emotional storytelling that defined its award-winning predecessor, Kena: Bridge of Spirits. In a new announcement from Ember Lab co-founder Josh Grier, […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:41 PM Finji has officially revealed 868-Back, a new computer-hacking strategy roguelike developed in collaboration with indie creator Michael Brough, the mind behind cult classic 868-Hack. The game will be playable for the first time during Steam Next Fest later this month. The announcement marks a new partnership between Finji, known for publishing titles like Night in […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:05 PM Arc System Works has officially opened pre-orders for Damon and Baby, the upcoming top-down shooting adventure arriving on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on March 26, 2026. Alongside the pre-order announcement, the publisher revealed details for the game's Digital Deluxe Edition and confirmed a limited-time Steam demo launching February 19. […] |