Let's dive into the exciting world of PlayStation Studios and explore what's cooking in the kitchens of these renowned game developers. With the year 2026 already halfway through, it's an opportune moment to take stock of the upcoming releases and the secrets these studios have up their sleeves. But first, a word of caution: the recent decision by Sony to end disc production from January 2028 leaves a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the future of physical editions for some of these highly anticipated games.
Starting with Naughty Dog, the studio behind the beloved Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises, we find them hard at work on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This space-faring adventure with retro '80s vibes has me intrigued, especially with the involvement of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross on the music front. Could this be the PS5's big game for 2027? Only time will tell, but I'd love to see some gameplay footage to get a better sense of what Naughty Dog has in store for us.
And that's not all - studio head Neil Druckmann has teased that they're working on a second, unannounced game. My mind immediately jumps to the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3 or Uncharted 5, but who knows? It could be something entirely new and unexpected.
Over at Santa Monica Studio, the God of War franchise continues to expand with the upcoming Laufey, which promises to take us beyond the nine realms and into the afterlife. With a blend of modern, heavy-hitting action and the agility of the original Greek games, it's a formula that has me excited to see how it plays out.
Insomniac Games, another prolific PlayStation studio, is set to release Marvel's Wolverine on September 15, 2026. While it appears to be more linear than their open-world Spider-Man games, the slick action style is sure to please fans.
Sucker Punch Productions, fresh off the success of Ghost of Tsushima and its follow-up, Ghost of Yotei, has been busy with the co-op multiplayer component of the Ghost series. Despite this, rumors of an Infamous remake/remaster persist, so keep an eye out for any further developments on that front.
Guerrilla Games, the masterminds behind the Horizon series, have followed up Horizon: Forbidden West with the Burning Shores DLC, and it's safe to assume they're hard at work on the third part of the trilogy. With the development time between Zero Dawn and Forbidden West being five years, we might not be too far off from hearing more about this highly anticipated sequel.
Housemarque, the Finnish studio behind Returnal and its recent release Saros, is likely to provide post-launch support for their latest looper shooter. Returnal's addition of a challenge tower mode and co-op support post-release sets a precedent for what we might expect from Saros.
Haven Studios, originally slated to release their multiplayer shooter Fairgames in 2025, has encountered some bumps along the road. With industry veteran Jade Raymond leaving the project and rumors of a potential rebrand, we're left wondering what the future holds for this game.
Bend Studio, the creators of Days Gone, has been relatively quiet since the release of the remaster last year. However, they've hinted that their new game will build upon the open-world systems of Days Gone, so we can expect more news when the time is right.
Media Molecule, the studio behind Dreams, has undergone significant layoffs, resulting in the end of live support for the game. What their next project will be remains a mystery for now.
Team Asobi, the Japanese studio behind the critically acclaimed Astro Bot, has continued to support the game with regular updates and new levels. With the success of Astro Bot, it wouldn't be surprising to see another Astro game in the works, especially with the wealth of obscure PlayStation characters left to explore.
Polyphony Digital, the masters of Gran Turismo, have been in the racing game business for over 25 years, so it's safe to assume we'll see another installment soon.
San Diego Studio, the developers behind MLB The Show, have released the latest entry this year, so we can expect another one next spring, following their established pattern.
Firesprite, the studio behind Horizon: Call of the Mountain for PSVR 2, has shifted their focus to VR games. While their live-service Twisted Metal game has been canceled, they're now working on Until Dawn 2, which promises to bring the magic of the original to a tropical island setting.
teamLFG, a new addition to PlayStation Studios formed in 2025, is creating a team-based action game inspired by fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and 'frog-type games'. What exactly a 'frog-type game' is, remains to be seen, but the project sounds intriguing nonetheless.
As we look ahead, the upcoming releases and secrets held by these studios paint a promising picture for the future of PlayStation. While the absence of concrete release dates for many of these games is a bit of a downer, the potential for new and exciting experiences is undeniable. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting the next wave of announcements and the chance to dive into these highly anticipated titles.
