The official PS5 fight stick gets an official name, FlexStrike, and it arrives in 2026

• PlayStation's Project Defiant fight stick is officially called FlexStrike
• The fight stick will pack mechanical switch buttons, PS Link support, and instantly swappable stick gates
• It's set to launch sometime in 2026

PlayStation's Project Defiant fight stick finally has an official name, alongside brand new details and a vague release window.

A new PlayStation Blog post has revealed that Project Defiant is officially called the FlexStrike, and it's currently set to arrive sometime in 2026. The news comes right before Sony's own EVO 2025 fighting game tournament event in Las Vegas, where the FlexStrike will be on display (but not playable) for the first time.

FlexStrike will be compatible with both PS5 and PC, and it supports Sony's proprietary PlayStation Link wireless tech. Here, a PlayStation Link USB adapter can be used to hook up a compatible gaming headset - like the ...