- Community Spotlight: PlayStation’s "Share of the Week" wraps up its romance theme, featuring iconic pairings from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and God of War Ragnarök.
- The Next Big Hunt: Team NINJA fans, get your capture cards ready—Nioh 3 is the official theme for the next community showcase.
- Massive Franchise Moves: Sony confirms a God of War Greek trilogy remake is in development, while God of War: Sons of Sparta is playable now.
- New Projects Confirmed: A John Wick title is officially coming to PS5, and the Kena: Bridge of Spirits follow-up, Scars of Kosmora, is slated for 2026.
The Romance Meta: Community Highlights
Love was in the air this week as Kristen Zitani, Sony’s Content Communications Manager, highlighted the community's best shots. We’re seeing some heavy hitters here. The "Share of the Week" captures really lean into the emotional weight of current-gen storytelling. Highlights include Cloud and Aerith’s chemistry in FFVII Rebirth and that heavy, forehead-touching moment between Kratos and Faye in Ragnarök. It’s a reminder that even in games about slaying gods or saving the planet, the quiet beats are what stick with us.
Featured Photo Mode Winners:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: legend12480 captured Cloud holding Aerith.
- God of War Ragnarök: RazinZamee showcased Kratos and Faye.
- Silent Hill 2: Leumir4 caught Maria giving James that unsettling, sly look.
- Tekken 8: Lars and Alisa making waves in the fighter community.
The Shift to Nioh 3
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into the Masocore grind, here it is. Sony has announced that the next "Share of the Week" theme is Nioh 3. Players have until February 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT to submit their best shots of yokai and warlords using the #PSshare #PSBlog hashtags. Given the series' reputation for high-octane action and intricate armor sets, we expect the capture community to go hard on those mid-combat particle effects.
Industry Pulse: God of War, John Wick, and Kena
The latest news sidebar is where the real bombshells are dropping. First off, the Kratos rumors are true—a remake of the original God of War Greek trilogy is officially in development. While we’re waiting for those classics to get the modern treatment, God of War: Sons of Sparta is out right now, keeping the blades swinging.
Upcoming Release Schedule:
- MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls: Arrives August 6 for PS5 and PC. Our take? The fighter market is getting crowded, but Marvel's IP power is hard to ignore.
- Kena: Scars of Kosmora: Ember Lab is officially following up their 2021 hit. Look for this on PS5 and PC in 2026.
- John Wick: A dedicated PS5 game has been announced. Details are thin, but the potential for high-level "gun-fu" gameplay is massive.
We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Nioh 3 submissions next week. If the combat looks as sharp as the romance shots did this week, we’re in for a treat.
Common Questions
- When does the Kena: Bridge of Spirits follow-up release?
- The follow-up title, Scars of Kosmora, is currently slated for release in 2026.
- Which God of War games are currently playable or in development?
- Sony has confirmed a Greek trilogy remake is in development, while God of War: Sons of Sparta is available to play now.
- What is the next theme for the PlayStation Share of the Week?
- Team NINJA's Nioh 3 has been announced as the official theme for the next community capture showcase.