Neva: Prologue confirms release date

Neva is getting brand new content for fans to play on February 19th. The spiritual successor to Nomada Studios GRIS 2024 is one of the most beloved indie darlings, garnering plenty of praise from fans and critics alike, and will now live up to its legacy. A Neva Prologue is coming as a standalone DLC, and will be here before the end of the month.

Sony's February 2026 State of Play had several big announcements, from the long-rumored god of war Spin-off Shadows Falling Castlevania Getting its first new game in a decade. New titles from big companies and long-running franchises weren't the only surprise of the night. Indie games also had a strong showing at the event, including A Banana: Bridge of Souls Sequel and new game from the makers Shovel Knight. While those titles may be distant, Neva Fans are getting something to look forward to in less than a week.

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Neva Prologue released on February 19, 2026

Neva It hasn't received any major updates since late 2024, so the announcement that it will receive a Prologue on February 19 came as a pleasant surprise. While the Princess Mononoke-inspired puzzle platformer may lack the same name recognition as some other games in the game's stat, which is great news for anyone familiar with DLC titles. On top of being a hit among fans, Neva It won the Impact Award for Games at the 2024 Game Awards and was nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Independent Game. For anyone unfamiliar, the game follows a woman named Alba and her magical wolf companion, Neva, as they fight for a rapidly eroding natural world. Fans and critics alike have praised it for its visuals, music, and heartwarming story, so getting more and more Neva The play is a welcome, if unexpected, development.

The upcoming prologue will tell the story of how Alba and Neva find each other and form the emotional bond that drives the main game's story. Nomada Studios says the DLC will offer three new locations, each with unique mechanics and gameplay, new enemies, and additional collectibles to search for completions. That might be a relatively large expansion for the base game, considering Neva It takes four hours to complete the main story and only six hours for the Completionist run. Getting some backstory on Alba and Neva's relationship is also an exciting addition to a game praised for its story.

While the announcement came during PlayStation State of Play, fans didn't need a PS5 to play the prequel. In addition to the PS5, Neva Available on Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC. At the end of the title card NevaThe DLC clearly confirms that it is coming to all these platforms, as well, featuring all their logos below the release date. Nomada Studios didn't say how much the DLC will cost, but the base game is only $20, so the prelude probably won't be too expensive.

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PlayStation users still have a bit more to look forward to with the game, though. During State of Play, Sony also revealed that Neva Coming to PS Plus Extra this February, along with other games. This makes it the perfect time for anyone with an Extra or Premium PS Plus subscription to dive into the game if they haven't already. 2026 isn't even two full months in yet, but it's already shaping up to be a big year for games, with new releases and old favorites getting a welcome boost.