Neva: Prologue confirms release date

Neva is getting brand new content for fans to play on February 19th. The spiritual successor to Nomada Studio GRIS is one of the most popular indie darlings of 2024, receiving a lot of praise from fans and critics alike, and now there will be more to his legacy before too long. AND Neva the prologue is coming as a standalone DLC and will be here before the end of the month.

Sony's February 2026 State of Play saw some big, long-rumored announcements God of War spin-off shadow dropping it Castlevania is getting its first new game in over a decade. But new titles from big companies and long-running franchises weren't the only surprise of the night. India Games also had a strong showing at the event, including a Kena: Ghost Bridge a sequel and a new game from the creators Knight of Spades. Although these titles may be further, Neva fans have a lot to look forward to in less than a week.

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Neva Prologue is released on February 19, 2026

Neva hasn't received any major updates since late 2024, so the announcement that it's getting a prologue on February 19 was a pleasant surprise. While Princess Mononoke– inspired puzzle platformer may lack the same name recognition as some other State of Play titles, this DLC is big news for anyone familiar with the title. Besides being a hit with fans, Neva it won the Games for Impact award at the 2024 Game Awards and was nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Indie Game. For anyone unfamiliar, the game follows a woman named Alba and her magical wolf companion, Neva, as they fight for a rapidly decaying natural world. It's been praised by fans and critics for its visuals, music and poignant storytelling, so it's getting even more Neva play is a welcome, if unexpected, development.

The upcoming prologue will tell the story of how Alba and Neva found each other and formed an emotional bond that drives the narrative of the main game. Nomada Studio says the DLC will feature three new locations, each with unique mechanics and gameplay, new enemies, and additional collectibles for players to complete. This could be a relatively large expansion for the base game Neva The main story takes just four hours to complete, and the full run can take as little as six. Getting some backstory on Alba and Nev's relationship is also an exciting addition for a game that is praised for its story.

While the announcement came during PlayStation State of Play, fans won't need a PS5 to play the prologue. In addition to the PS5, Neva is available on Switch, Xbox Series X and PC. Title card at end NevaThe DLC reveal subtly confirms that it's coming to all of those platforms as well, featuring all of their logos below the release date. Nomada Studio hasn't said how much the DLC will cost, but the base game costs just $20, so the prologue probably won't be too expensive either.

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However, PlayStation users still have a lot to look forward to with the game. Sony also revealed this during State of Play Neva is coming to PS Plus Extra this February, along with a host of 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. We're not even two months into 2026 yet, but it's already shaping up to be a big year for games, both with new releases and old favorites getting a welcome boost.