February brings a substantial wave of releases to PlayStation, headlined by challenging action RPGs and high-profile sequels. The month spans everything from brutal souls-like combat to cinematic adventures, with something for most play styles.
Major releases this month
Nioh 3 launches February 6 as the latest entry in Team Ninja's dark fantasy action-RPG series. The game introduces a dual-style combat system that lets you swap between Samurai and Ninja stances mid-battle. Samurai style emphasizes stamina recovery and powerful finishing attacks, while Ninja style grants faster strikes and evasive techniques. A new parry system rounds out the combat overhaul. The game arrives on PS5 and PC.
Resident Evil Requiem releases February 27, marking the ninth mainline entry in the survival horror franchise. You play as either Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst, or Leon Kennedy, with each character offering distinct gameplay approaches. The game returns to Raccoon City and lets you choose between classic fixed-camera or modern over-the-shoulder perspectives. It's available on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined arrives February 5 with a complete visual overhaul using the HD-2D art style. The remake modernizes the original JRPG's pacing while keeping its core story and dark themes intact. It launches across PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Switch.
My Hero Academia: All's Justice releases February 6 as a 3D team-based fighting game covering the anime's final arc. You assemble three-character teams that swap seamlessly during combat, chaining special attacks for high damage output. The roster includes dozens of heroes and villains from the series. It's available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Romeo Is a Dead Man launches February 11 as an action-adventure from Grasshopper Manufacture. You play as Romeo, an FBI Space-Time agent hunting fugitives across the multiverse while searching for his lost girlfriend Juliet. The game emphasizes the studio's signature brand of surreal, unrestrained weirdness. It comes to PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases February 12, remaking 2009's Yakuza 3 with improved graphics and expanded story content. A new weapons-based combat style and a life-simulator minigame at Kiryu's orphanage add fresh elements. Dark Ties is a new prequel story revealing details about the game's antagonist. The package launches on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
Avowed comes to PS5 on February 17. Obsidian's first-person action-RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity world arrives with new features, including New Game Plus mode, a photo mode, three new playable races, and a fresh weapon type.
High on Life 2 releases February 13 across PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. The Rick and Morty-style sci-fi shooter returns with talkative weapons and a skateboard that doubles as a melee tool.
PlayStation Plus games for February
Starting February 3, PlayStation Plus members gain access to four titles through the monthly games benefit. Undisputed is an authentic boxing simulator with over 70 licensed fighters and a career mode spanning amateur tournaments to championship glory. Subnautica: Below Zero is a survival game set in an arctic ocean where you investigate what happened to your sister while managing resources and avoiding hostile creatures. Ultros blends brutal close-quarters combat with plant cultivation mechanics in a science-fiction setting. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is an aerial dogfighting game featuring modern and futuristic fighter jets. All four games remain available until March 2.
Other notable February releases
Additional releases include Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (February 13, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S), a farming-RPG where you build villages and restore devastated lands. Styx: Blades of Greed (February 19) is a stealth-action game where you play as a goblin thief navigating a world on the brink of war. Tales of Berseria Remastered (February 27) upgrades the 2016 JRPG with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements across PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. Ys X: Proud Nordics (February 20) is a remaster of a fantasy action-RPG with improved performance and modernized features for PS5, PC, and Switch 2.
February's lineup reflects a strong focus on action-driven experiences, with particular emphasis on challenging combat systems and narrative-heavy adventures. The month caters to players seeking demanding gameplay alongside cinematic storytelling.
