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Call of Duty: Next has wrapped, following a packed showcase of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. From live Multiplayer gameplay to new intel on modes, maps, movement, weapons, Warzone, and more, Call of Duty: Next offered the most extensive look yet at what’s ahead for Modern Warfare 4. Now it’s your turn to play. The Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is available now on PlayStation 5, with a wide range of content to experience across two Beta weekends. Here’s what you need to know before deploying. Boots on the ground: Movement and weapons Modern Warfare 4 returns to grounded, boots-on-the-ground combat while introducing new ways to move fluidly through the environment. Climb and rapidly descend pipes, reposition while hanging from ledges, aim and fire while suspended, and seamlessly chain movements together while maintaining greater control and momentum. Get acquainted with these systems in the Mobility Course, a dedicated training facility featuring guided tutorials and timed courses. Learn the fundamentals, then return throughout the Beta to improve your movement, weapon handling, marksmanship, and completion times. There’s an extensive arsenal to experiment with, too. Across the Beta, access 22 weapons, including firepower available through Multiplayer progression, default loadouts, and Campaign. Customize your weapons through Gunsmith and fully level supported weapons to earn powerful new Apex Attachments, specialized modifications that alter how a weapon performs without taking up a standard attachment slot. Need some build advice? Gunny can recommend weapon builds based on the attachments you’ve already unlocked. Maps, modes, and Kill Block Battle across six Core 6v6 maps throughout the Beta, spanning globally diverse environments from snow-covered New York rooftops and a dense South Korean shopping district to a covert armory on the outskirts of a French rail terminal and a Mexican lithium refinery. Deploy across Rooftops, Silkworm, Transit 213, Cachette, Lotus, and Lithium. Classic 6v6 game modes including Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, and Search and Destroy are joined by new ways to compete. Inflation turns every elimination into a cash bounty: build your team’s total while staying alive, because being eliminated leaves some of your collected cash behind. In Hijack, fight for control of a Data Spike, carrying, throwing, and even passing it between teammates as you push toward the enemy Comm Station. Plant the Spike to score over time and defend it through detonation for a bonus. Then there’s Kill Block, the Westbridge Training Facility’s modular live-fire battleground. Built from three interconnected Slabs, Kill Block continually reconfigures its routes, sightlines, weather, and combat spaces between rounds, creating more than 500 possible combinations. Deploy there in classic 3v3 Gunfight or take on the new, larger-scale Gunfight 10v10. For an even larger fight, Ground War: Combat Outpost brings 24v24 vehicle and infantry combat to expansive play spaces. Establish Outposts to earn resources, put those resources toward completing further objectives, and contend with powerful airborne Killstreaks across two maps available during the Beta: Imjin Farmland and Wolves Stadium. Play the Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta now Players who have pre-ordered Modern Warfare 4 or redeemed a Beta Code can jump into Early Access now on PS5. Open the PlayStation Store, search for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, and choose Download. Once installed, launch the Beta from your Home screen or Game Library. Weekend One runs through August 25 at 10:00am PT, followed by Weekend Two, the Open Beta, from August 28 at 10:00am PT through September 1 at 10:00am PT. Weekend Two is open to everyone — no pre-order or Beta Code required. Just download the Beta on PS5 and jump in. Your install and progression from Weekend One continue into Weekend Two. There are also eight Beta rewards to earn across both weekends, unlocked as you progress to Level 30. Earn all eight during the Beta and they’ll carry over into Modern Warfare 4 at launch, including the Dread Tiger Operator Skin for Reece and the Level 30 Beta Forged Weapon Blueprint for the Han 86 Assault Rifle. Campaign comes to the Beta For the first time in Call of Duty Beta history, play a Campaign mission before launch. In Entrenched, fight alongside infantry and armored vehicles in a large-scale assault to prevent a strategically vital nuclear power station from falling into enemy hands. Weekend Two: Call of Duty: Warzone Resurgence There’s even more incoming when Weekend Two begins August 28. Call of Duty: Warzone joins the Modern Warfare 4 Beta with Resurgence on Zodiac, an all-new map set around a DRC Advanced Systems drone assembly and manufacturing headquarters. Battle through offices, rooftops, tunnels, and the surrounding shoreline, keeping your squad in the fight as you eliminate enemies and complete Contracts to shorten redeployment timers, then outlast every opposing squad to secure the win. The Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is available now on PlayStation 5. Deploy across Multiplayer, put the new movement and weapon systems through their paces, take on Entrenched, and return for even more when the Open Beta begins August 28. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23. 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Last week, we asked you to unsheathe katanas from your favorite games and share using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s sharp highlights: call_me_xavii shares Atsu drawing her katana as a duel begins in Ghost of Yōtei JAA_PhMode_0510 shares a glowing katana in Cyberpunk 2077 JLunarTraveler shares a birdseye view of Jin and his katana in Ghost of Tsushima rorottino shares a red-drenched moment from Death Stranding 2: On The Beach xenobitz shares a character with their katana raised in Fortnite crimsonashtree shares Narmaya holding their katana to the side in Granblue Fantasy: Relink Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Breathtaking View SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 26, 2026 Next week, share breathtaking views and vistas from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

Today, Blood and Brine, the free expansion for Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, arrives on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This new post-game adventure sends Arlo away from the frozen North to Hardshell Brook, a coastal region packed with 11 quests, 10 new bosses, nine armour sets, new music, and a fishing system with 32 aquatic creatures to discover. You’ll need to finish the main campaign before you can set sail. Play Video Cast off for Hardshell Brook After everything Arlo has survived across the Ratdom, his next problem sounds almost relaxing: help two shipwrecked sailors build an aquarium. Jaimie and Sam have washed ashore after losing their vessel, and their plan is to fill a new attraction with rare sea life, draw in visitors, and earn enough to repair their ship. That means somebody has to do the fishing. Hardshell Brook gives Arlo a very different landscape to explore, with sunlit docks, open water and plenty of unfamiliar faces. You’ll cast your line in different fishing spots and hunt down 32 creatures for the aquarium, gradually turning an empty collection into something much stranger. Fishing gives the adventure a quieter rhythm between battles, but we haven’t forgotten what kind of world this is. Some things under the surface are much happier trying to eat Arlo than being displayed behind glass. And as the aquarium grows, so do the questions around Jaimie and Sam. Their story about what happened at sea might not be quite as simple as it first appears. A rougher kind of seaside break Hardshell Brook may look warmer than the snow-covered Wastes, but it is definitely not safer. Across the expansion’s 11 quests, Arlo will encounter new enemies on land and beneath the waves, along with 10 boss fights designed around fresh attack patterns and hazards. We also wanted to make the coast feel different in combat, so Blood and Brine introduces ship arena battles that take fights out onto the water. One moment you might be exploring the harbour or checking a fishing spot; the next, you’re on deck dealing with something enormous that has decided your boat looks like lunch. There are nine new armour sets to collect as well, giving you more options to prepare for these encounters and, just as importantly, more ways to make Arlo look suitably battle-worn for a trip to the seaside. Indie heroes enter the Ratdom One of our favourite parts of making Blood and Brine has been working with other independent studios. We’ve always loved seeing how different indie teams build memorable characters and worlds, so we wanted to bring a few of those familiar designs into our hand-drawn medieval setting. The expansion includes crossover armour inspired by Blasphemous, Cult of the Lamb, Dave the Diver, Death’s Door, Moonlighter, and Beyond Galaxyland. Rather than simply dropping those costumes into the game, our artists redrew and adapted each set so it feels at home on Arlo and inside the Ratdom. Seeing recognisable heroes reinterpreted as armour for a very determined rat has been a lot of fun, and we’re hugely grateful to every team who let us play with their designs. A thank you to everyone who joined Arlo’s journey Blood and Brine started as another adventure for Arlo, but it grew into a much bigger addition than we first expected: a new region, new quests and bosses, new music, a new fishing mechanic, and a small celebration of the indie games we admire. More than anything, it’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who has supported Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. We hope returning players enjoy discovering what is waiting along the shores of Hardshell Brook, and that anyone who has not yet finished Arlo’s original campaign has one more reason to sharpen their blade. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter – Blood and Brine is available today as a free expansion on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Complete the main campaign, ready your fishing rod, and prepare to set sail. The waters of the Ratdom are anything but peaceful. To celebrate the launch, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is 60% off on PS5 and PS4 from August 12–26 as part of PlayStation’s Ready, Set, Play promotion. View the full article

Earlier this year, Code Vein II invited players into a post-apocalyptic action RPG where they fight alongside unique partners, wield powerful blood-based abilities, and battle fierce enemies to prevent the world’s destruction. Today, we’re excited to announce that the Mask of Idris DLC launches on September 9, 2026. This all new DLC introduces a history-altering story separate from the main campaign, taking players on a new adventure alongside two new partners. As you progress through the DLC, you’ll unlock new weapons and Formae to help overcome formidable new bosses. Launching alongside the DLC is a free update for all players, introducing additional features to further enhance the gameplay experience. However, today, we’ll take a closer look at everything coming in the Mask of Idris DLC. (SPOILER WARNING: The trailer content includes story details from the base game) Play Video Please note that certain play conditions must be met before you can access the Mask of Idris DLC. For full details on the required conditions, please visit our official Bandai Namco channels. Once you’ve met the requirements, you’ll embark on a new adventure that transcends time and space to uncover a history-altering story in The Forsaken World. The Forsaken World Throughout Code Vein II, history has been altered countless times, leaving behind scattered pockets of alternate space worlds known as Temporal Rifts. These spaces preserve residual traces of branching paths of history created by the past intervention of the great hero Idris. Though they were meant to disappear over time, the Temporal Rift continued to expand, eventually becoming what is now known as The Forsaken World. At its center lies the Spindle of Pathos, a colossal, swirling force that draws in emotions from across time and space. As its influence continues to grow, it now threatens to consume the world the protagonists are fighting to protect. It is here that your journey begins as you battle to save the world from its impending fate. As you venture into the Forsaken World, you’ll be joined by a new partner, Liv Voda, and Lou Magmell, a familiar face with a different story to tell. Together, you’ll confront powerful new threats and uncover the mysteries hidden in this fractured realm. Liv Voda – The alluring guardian of time and space​ Liv Voda is the original guardian of The Temporal Rift, and half-sister of Valentin Voda. She had abandoned her duties out of boredom and ​ been away from the frontier region for many years. ​ She has a combative personality, and her hair and eyes glow brightly when her emotions run high.​ Liv’s preferred combat style is aggressive attacks with a focus on melee combat. Her weapon of choice is the Halberd. She gracefully dances across the battlefield, relentlessly assailing enemies with continuous attacks from her Formae Chariot Rave and nimble evasive steps. Her Linkage Trait makes enemies more susceptible to staggering from weapon attacks. This trait, combined with her support Formae Mad Blood Dance (which boosts both her own and the protagonist’s attack power, with its effect extending upon each successful hit), forms a powerful synergy. Overwhelm your foes with coordinated teamwork. Lou MagMell – A lonely girl in the Forsaken World​ Lou Magmell is not the same Revenant girl the protagonist encounters in the main story but a different individual who entered the Forsaken World after experiencing a separate tragedy. The truth behind her past will gradually unfold as the story progresses. Despite her own hardships, she joins the protagonists in their fight to halt the expansion of the Forsaken World. New weapons and formae To prepare players for the challenges ahead, the Mask of Idris DLC introduces a collection of new weapons that broaden your combat options. Whether you prefer swift strikes or devastating power, these additions provide new ways to customize your fighting style. Grave Knocker is a martial arts Formae compatible with all weapon types, allowing players to unleash a powerful aerial kick that creates shockwaves to stagger surrounding enemies. Upon landing, a second shockwave expands, making it an effective ability for controlling groups of enemies. Sword of Karma: Idris summons a great sword imbued with the flames of Pathos, allowing players to unleash a series of powerful strikes and extended combo options. With its long reach and devastating final blow that sends flames of Pathos forward, this Formae provides both offensive power and flexibility in combat. Prepare to journey into the Forsaken World with the Mask of Idris DLC, featuring a new story, powerful allies, new weapons, and challenging battles. Whether you’re a returning player or discovering Code Vein II for the first time, experience this new adventure when the DLC launches on September 9. View the full article

Gran Turismo 7’s 1.71 update roars onto PS5 today*, bringing with it new cars, as well as introducing three new World Circuits, while Whistler added as featured Curation in Scapes. Play Video Each of the four cars in this update offers a different kind of driving experience. Whether you are chasing style, discovery, precision, or something new, this update is built to be explored your way. To help you decide which one to drive first, check out the below guide, detailing what makes each one special and shows you exactly how to jump in. 1.71 update – Car Field Guide Each car fits into a simple category: Street Icon Sleeper Pick Pure Driver Next Gen Performance Pick what feels right, start simple, and explore from there. New Cars*** ’97 Toyota Chaser Tourer V *Can be purchased from Used Cars Category: Street Icon View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Street Icons are all about presence, style, and cultural impact. These are the cars players connect with and make their own. The Chaser has instant attitude. Its stance and silhouette give it a natural presence, while its roots in tuner culture and the world of drifting give this Toyota a ton of street cred. This is the kind of car that quickly becomes a favorite because it reflects how players choose to drive, customize, and express themselves. How to experience it in GT7 Start here: Take it to Tokyo Expressway and run a clean lap Then try this: Add a livery in GT Auto and head to the Tuning Shop to start modifying the Chaser Level up: Capture a replay or Scapes photo that shows your version of the car ’97 Toyota Mark II Tourer V *Can be purchased from Used Cars Category: Sleeper Pick View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sleeper Picks are understated at first glance, but reward players who spend time with them. Not to be confused with the Chaser, the Mark II carries quiet confidence. It may not demand attention immediately, but it connects with players who enjoy discovering something a little deeper. It represents a side of car culture where reputation is built through feel, knowledge, and performance rather than appearance alone. How to experience it in GT7 Start here: Take it to Tokyo Expressway or another urban track and get a feel for it Then try this: Compare it to other road cars from a similar era Level up: Tune and test different setups to find what suits your style If you enjoy finding hidden favorites that reward time and attention, this is your car. ’08 Caterham Seven Superlight R500 *Can be purchased from Brand Central Category: Pure Driver View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pure Driver cars strip everything back and focus entirely on the connection between driver and road. The Caterham delivers one of the most direct driving experiences in GT7. Lightweight and responsive, it puts every input in your hands with no distractions. It is less about power and more about precision, making every corner and braking moment feel earned. How to experience it in GT7 Start here: Run a Time Trial on a technical track like Deep Forest Raceway Then try this: Focus on improving lap consistency over multiple runs Level up: Refine braking, cornering, and racing lines to shave off time If you want to feel every input and improve with every lap, this is where to start. ’25 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N *Can be purchased from Brand Central Category: Next Gen Performance View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Next Gen Performance cars represent the evolution of speed, technology, and driving feel. The IONIQ 6 N brings a modern edge to the update. It reflects where performance is heading and invites players to experience something different from traditional expectations. It feels fresh, responsive, and part of a new chapter in driving. How to experience it in GT7 Start here: Take it to a fast circuit like High-Speed Ring Then try this: Run a custom race against modern performance cars Level up: Compare its performance across tracks and refine your driving approach If you want to experience where performance is going next, start here. Want to learn more about August Update 1.71? Then head over to gran-turismo.com. Haven’t purchased Gran Turismo 7 yet but want to get a feel for it? Download My First GT on the PlayStation store for free and hop into the game! And in case you missed it this past weekend, the Gran Turismo World Series – GT’s live event – was a blast in Tokyo! If you want to catch the excitement in person for the next round in Singapore, tickets are on sale right now: gran-turismo.com/GTWS *Gran Turismo 7 1.71 update will be available for free for Gran Turismo 7 players beginning today at 11:00pm PDT / August 20 at 7:00am BST / 3:00pm JST**. **Internet connection required for update. ***Credits (paid or via game progression) required to purchase vehicles. View the full article