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Hey everyone, we have huge news to share with you today. Once Human’s largest free expansion yet, Isles of Abyss, is officially launching tomorrow, October 22 （October 21) on PlayStation 5. We’ve taken the strange worlds survival you know and love, and plunged it into uncharted waters. Starting tomorrow, you can leave the safety of dry land behind, set sail across five brand-new oceanic regions, and face down brand new threats unlike anything you’ve ever encountered before. Dive into a “living” ocean When we set out to build this expansion, we wanted to make sure that the sea felt like more than just a blue backdrop or a way to get from A to B. In Isles of Abyss, the entire ocean is a massive, conscious entity known as “The Sunken Lord.” The water surface you navigate is its physical body, while the eerie, staring lighthouses “The Tower” and spectral ghost ships “Voyagers” drifting through the fog act as its organs and manifestations of its dark will. The sea is constantly watching you, reacting to your presence, and feeding on your fear. As you explore, you’ll encounter dynamic regional threats – from suffocating mysterious fogs and violent black tides to skies raining temporal fire. To untangle the secrets of this world, you and your squad will need to brave these anomalies, defeat regional bosses anchored in colossal towers, and ultimately confront the Sunken Lord itself. Build your dream Mobile Sea Fortress To survive a sea that actively wants to devour you, a basic wooden raft isn’t going to cut it for long – though that’s exactly where your journey begins. We’ve given you complete freedom to build, customize, and upgrade your vessel into a fully functional, mobile Sea Fortress. Your ship isn’t just transportation; it’s your forward base, workshop, heavy artillery platform, and primary survival tool. Want to build a classic wooden pirate ship armed with heavy broadside cannons? Go for it. Prefer an industrial drilling rig, a sleek sci-fi aircraft carrier, or a completely wild, abstract floating fortress? The design is entirely up to your imagination. How you engineer your vessel serves as your tactical answer to the ocean’s threats. You can team up with friends to form entire player fleets, coordinating your ship designs to tackle different hazards together as you sail through uncharted waters. The land-sea dual progression loop Your survival journey begins as you wake up on a starter island, but from there, the order in which you explore the remaining four oceanic regions is entirely up to you, allowing every player to carve out a unique growth path. Isles of Abyss introduces a seamless, mutually feeding progression loop between land and sea. Resources gathered from exploring mysterious islands fuel the naval tech and heavy weaponry needed to survive open-water encounters. In turn, venturing into the deep sea unlocks specialized materials that enhance your terrestrial gear and base progression. Beneath the waves, a dedicated underwater exploration layer awaits, where you can dive deep into sunken ruins for lost treasure, harvest rare aquatic resources, and engage in deep-sea hunting to sustain your crew and gain special materials. Feel every wave with PS5 features We’ve fully tailored this aquatic journey for the PlayStation 5 to make navigating a hostile ocean feel as tactile as possible: DualSense haptic feedback: Feel the low, rumbling heartbeat of the Sunken Lord beneath your hull, along with the distinct rhythm of crashing waves, roaring sea storms, and hull-creaking impact during naval combat. Adaptive triggers: Experience realistic resistance with every shot as you pull the trigger on heavy naval cannons or launch grappling lines into enemy vessels. Lightning-Fast SSD Loading: Seamlessly transition from land exploration to captaining your ship, or diving deep into underwater trenches, without interrupting your survival flow. Prepare to set sail tomorrow The tide has turned, and the living ocean is waiting. Grab your friends, head over to the PlayStation Store, and download Once Human to be ready for the free-to-play Isles of Abyss expansion arriving on PS5 tomorrow.. We’ll see you on the open sea – try not to let it swallow you whole. View the full article

There is joy in being a little scared. From pleasantly spooky atmospheres to frights that make your fingers fidget on the controller. Our team has played many horror-themed indie games, from cozy to creepy, and we’re excited to share some of our favorites to keep players frightened and having fun this Halloween season. CloverPit What’s scary about slot machines? Not much, unless you’ve ever tried to navigate a casino floor with your wallet (and ears) intact. But what if your life was riding on every jackpot? What if you were locked in a grim, rusted-metal nightmare room, suspended above a bottomless pit, with only a broken toilet and a few lucky charms to keep you company? Bet you’d be pretty scared then, huh? Huh!? In any case, that’s the premise of CloverPit, a macabre slot-machine roguelite in which your only hope of survival is to win enough coins to clear an ever-rising debt. This isn’t entirely random; unlocking a few of those charms can tilt the odds in your favor, and learning to synergize them can keep you a few steps ahead of your unseen captors. Also, the longer you survive, the more likely you are to get bonuses you can build strategies around, giving you more breathing room to plan an escape. So don’t get discouraged if your first few attempts send you tumbling into the abyss – there’s always a chance for better luck, even unstoppable luck, on your next run. – Mikel Reparaz, Game Content Analyst Escape the Backrooms Play Video Escape the Backrooms is a horror exploration game that plunges you into the unsettling world of the internet’s infamous Backrooms legend. Traverse more than 30 eerie levels, solve puzzles, avoid terrifying entities, and search for a way out. Just remember: survival is far from guaranteed. Brave the Backrooms alone for a tense, atmospheric experience, or team up online with up to three friends. Proximity voice chat means you’ll need to stick together whilst communicating carefully! The catch? Keep your voices to a whisper; the entities can hear you too. What makes Escape the Backrooms a must-play is how brilliantly it balances psychological horror with chaotic multiplayer fun. Its unsettling environments and unpredictable dangers make solo exploration genuinely nerve-racking, while playing with friends can quickly turn into a chorus of panicked shouting and questionable decisions. Few horror games make being lost so terrifying, or watching your friends make everything worse so entertaining. – Jonty Binns, Global Account Manager Fangtopia Play Video Not every spooky game needs to scare the life out of you. Fangtopia is a cozy, single-player puzzle game where you build your own monster-filled kingdom, one hexagonal tile at a time. Connect forests, towns, mountains, and railways to create a sprawling landscape, then populate it with werewolves, yetis, and other wonderfully weird creatures. And there’s no timer, so you can relax whilst planning each move. Fangtopia is a must-play because it captures the spirit of Halloween without any of the scares. Its charming monsters, playful atmosphere, and satisfying puzzle mechanics make it the perfect game to unwind with after a night of horror. Whether you’re building the creepiest kingdom imaginable or simply seeing what strange creatures you can discover, Fangtopia proves that Halloween can be all treats, no tricks. – Jonty Binns, Global Account Manager Graveyard Keeper 2 Play Video Is it weird to call this medieval apocalyptic game cozy? Because this is exactly how I would summarise this game in one word. I have never played the first game (Graveyard Keeper), so I learned the gameplay mechanics and story just by playing this one. I am usually not a fan of resource-management games, but somehow Graveyard Keeper 2 really hooked me, and I ended up losing track of time while playing! Customization also plays a big part, letting you decide where and what to build as you gradually bring the town back to life. From the characters’ tone to the art style (2D, retro pixelated art), I started wondering why I never played the first one! The gameplay is quite full-on, with multiple things to do depending on what you prefer: complete quests, craft objects, build a zombie army to help you restore the town, or simply look after your church and graveyard. For someone new to the franchise, I recommend this game if you want a cozy, story-driven experience that unfolds at your own pace! Who knew rebuilding a town with the help of zombies could be so relaxing? – Juliette Common – Go-To-Market Strategist Hunter’s Moon Play Video What I enjoyed most about Hunter’s Moon was how different it felt from most horror games I’ve played. Rather than relying on monsters or jump scares, it draws its tension from the people, places, and beliefs that shape its world. I found myself slowing down to absorb the atmosphere, listening in on conversations, exploring winding countryside paths, and gradually piecing together the lives of the community around me. Some of my favorite moments came from simply observing the stories unfolding inside homes and taverns, while the game’s wonderfully strange mummers, handcrafted visual style, and strong sense of British folklore gave every encounter a distinctive character. One moment I was completely engrossed in the villagers’ lives and dramas; the next I was desperately trying to evade capture when a stealth sequence took an unexpected turn. The result is a mature, atmospheric folk-horror experience that feels genuinely unlike anything else I’ve played recently. – Dominic Kendrick – Producer Phasmophobia Play Video Are solo scares not your thing? Maybe you’d feel braver with some friends along. Phasmophobia lets you team up with three other ghost hunters to investigate extremely haunted locations and gather evidence of the supernatural. Using voice chat and advanced equipment like UV lights, cameras, and thermometers, you’ll creep through dark spaces, hunting for clues about the resident ghost. Just know that the ghosts can hunt you back. While you’re poking around and laughing with your friends, you might see eerie phenomena, lights flickering, doors slamming, or even the ghost itself, but when the front door locks and you hear it coming, it’s time to run, hide, and hope it doesn’t find you. And don’t scream, they’re always listening. Always. – Mikel Reparaz, Game Content Analyst Reanimal Play Video Beautiful dissonance is the shortest way to describe the feeling of playing Reanimal. Juxtaposed against a morose color palette where scares lurk behind every shadow, it’s a tender, cooperative experience that gently guides the player through environmental storytelling at its finest. You play as an orphaned brother and sister on a mission to rescue their missing friends, navigating a nightmarish island through a combination of stealth and puzzle-platforming mechanics. One moment, you may crouch behind an object to hide from a macabre creature; the next, you may be frantically chased through cavernous woods teeming with monstrous surprises. In all of these moments, you’ll have to work with your sibling to survive, forging a shared experience in the dark. From its sumptuously dark atmosphere to its tense pursuits across the island, Reanimal is the perfect companion for spooky season. – Becky Sayers, Independent Partners Team Lead Silver Pines Play Video A private detective lost in a rainy, mostly abandoned mountain town is a natural setup for a Lynchian survival-horror game; a side-scrolling search-action, not so much. Yet Silver Pines blends its inspirations cleverly, delivering a moody, mystery-filled adventure where players hunt for keys and clues while discovering weapons that let them tear through obstacles and misshapen creatures with equal ease. It starts slow. Investigator Red Walker wakes up in a diner with little more than his modest ability to jog and dodge, but the game quickly immerses players in a nightmare mystery as Red delves into decrepit motels, flooded tunnels, and dreamlike spaces in search of missing musician Eddie Velvet. An unusual high-contrast art style and surprisingly effective scares deepen the sense of unease, while satisfyingly brutal, stompy combat makes pushing deeper into the horror more fun. It’s a strange, melancholic, and utterly unique take on survival horror. – Mikel Reparaz, Game Content Analyst The Midnight Walk Play Video The Midnight Walk is a single-player, first-person adventure focused on exploration, puzzles, and stealth. You travel through a beautifully twisted dark fantasy world alongside Potboy, a small lantern-like companion whose flame is key to your journey. What makes this a standout must-play is its incredible handcrafted art style, with every character and environment sculpted in clay and 3D-scanned into the game. It feels like stepping into a dark stop-motion movie that’s weird, beautiful, and unsettling in equal measure, and unlike almost anything else out there. If you love Tim Burton films or are a fan of Little Nightmares, this is a must-play for you. – John Vega, Director, Head of Independent Partner Relations Discover more indie favorites on PlayStation Play Video What spooky games are you playing this Halloween season? View the full article

Fists clashing, bones crunching—it’s combat at its most visceral. On the flip side, there is the glitz and glamour of show business, where you handle everything from song composition to live stage productions. Stranger Than Heaven, an all-new title from RGG Studio, the team behind the Like a Dragon series, delivers a remarkably diverse array of gameplay as it follows the 50-year journey of protagonist Makoto Daito. At a recent press preview event, we got hands-on time with select portions from four distinct chapters: the Prologue, Kokura in Fukuoka, Kure in Hiroshima, and Minami in Osaka. Makoto Daito’s quest for a place to belong, and the vibrant port town The prologue takes place in San Francisco in 1915. Framed for murder and pursued by the police, Daito manages to shake off the cops and board a suspicious vessel about to set sail from the docks. There, he meets Yu Shinjo, a fellow stowaway, along with the ship’s captain, Orpheus. From the outset, a dramatic story unfolds against the backdrop of a moody jazz-blues soundtrack. While you can feel the profound loneliness of Daito, who has lost his parents and faced racial discrimination, he also reveals a compassionate heart, putting himself at risk to protect Mashiro when he is spotted by the crew. In the next segment, set in Kokura in 1915, Daito crosses paths with Tae, the woman who becomes the anchor of his life. Still searching for a place to belong, Daito is deeply shaken when Tae greets him with a gentle “Welcome home”. The nuance of falling for Tae is delicately captured through subtle facial expressions and minute hand gestures. This section also offered a taste of free-roaming adventure. Bathed in sunlight, Kokura is a lively port town. Running through town while gazing at smoke billowing from the steel mill chimneys, navigating maze-like alleys bordered by wooden fences, grabbing a bowl of beef over rice at a street stall… simply exploring the area gets your blood pumping. Immersive combat powered by dual-limb controls At the Kokura steel mill, we tackled a long battle against multiple foes to rescue a kidnapped Tae. Stranger Than Heaven features a unique combat system that uses the shoulder buttons and triggers to control the left and right sides of Daito’s body independently. You fight by alternating left and right attacks while guarding in the direction of incoming strikes. Because your inputs sync directly with the character’s movements, the controls feel remarkably tactile. From the wide wind-up of a punch to the impact upon landing a blow, the combat carries the heavy, raw weight of human bodies clashing. Unarmed fighting isn’t the only option; weapons add a brutal edge to combat. Compact one-handed weapons allow for lightning-fast strikes, but leave Daito’s left hand relying on weaker bare-fist attacks. Conversely, massive weapons like sledgehammers leave you vulnerable to counterattacks due to longer recovery times, but unleash devastating force per swing. During extended brawls, you also need to keep an eye on your six, leaving no room to drop your guard. While nimble one-handed weapons felt reliable at first, the sledgehammer proved much more effective in group fights for clearing out multiple enemies at once. Though we ran out of steam before reaching the final encounter due to increasingly tough foes, the challenging combat left a lasting impression. In Kure (1929), we also tested our combat prowess in the Arena. Defeating designated opponents earns rewards, and rematching adversaries you’ve previously beaten allows you to apply constraints, such as “No Weapons,” to score extra bonuses. Failing to meet these conditions, however, results in reduced rewards. According to Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto, Daito’s core attributes related to health and spirit improve through daily actions like walking around town or reading the newspaper. Furthermore, weapons feature proficiency levels that increase attack power through continued use, while new moves can be learned via minigames and sub-stories. Step into show business: From music production to live performances In 1943 Osaka (Minami), we got a taste of the show business world. Here, Daito leverages his knack for showmanship to produce various live performances, a feature that not only generates income but also plays a pivotal role in the overarching story. Managing show business involves handling promotions, composing music, and mounting live stage shows. Crucial to composing music is collecting “Inspiration.” By gathering various sounds throughout the city and during battles, you can take your discoveries to a composer once you’ve amassed enough to craft new tracks. Interestingly, a single song can be given multiple arrangements, and swapping out instruments dramatically alters its overall mood. Experimenting with these options was a treat; seeing a single melody transform completely was genuinely satisfying, letting you find the exact arrangement that clicks with you. It’s equally engaging to map out what vibe fits best with an upcoming event schedule. According to Sakamoto, Inspiration can be acquired in many unexpected ways. For instance, feeding a stray dog might cause it to bark, unlocking a new piece of Inspiration from that sound. Certain prompts can only be discovered at night, and gathering various Inspirations across different eras expands your repertoire of songs and arrangements. Best of all, tracks you compose transcend time: a piece performed in Kure can later be showcased in Minami or Atami. When producing a performance, you select singers, musicians, and stage effects like confetti or fog machines. Every show comes with target revenue goals, requiring you to carefully balance performer skills against operational costs. Once the curtain rises, Daito personally operates the lighting and special effects. Successfully executing the on-screen button prompts enhances the stage effects and increases the show’s revenue. Rather than relying heavily on player twitch reflexes like a traditional rhythm game, success seems to hinge far more on pre-show planning, such as choosing the right song, cast, and stage setup. Even from our brief trial, the sheer variety of music and strategic depth make this feature look exceptionally promising. Looking ahead to Makoto Daito’s 50-year journey This hands-on session provided a compelling glimpse into the distinct stories and gameplay experiences tied to each era and locale. From the raw intensity of close-quarters combat to crafting custom tracks in show business, every element delivered its own distinct thrill. We can’t wait to see how these rich, varied gameplay loops intertwine as we relive Makoto Daito’s 50-year life story in the full game. Stranger Than Heaven launches on PlayStation 5 on Friday, January 15, 2027. View the full article

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With its cinematic HD-2D visuals and flashy combat, Final Fantasy Resonance was already piquing the interest of turn-based RPG fans, but its powerful and fun Visions mechanic has really captured the imagination. I went hands-on with the final game to take a deep dive into what Visions are, how they work, and how they transform main characters Rain and Lasswell’s quest to save their world. What are Visions? If you’re familiar with summons in turn-based RPGs, then that’s a good starting point for Visions – but you’ll get a particular kick out of them if you’re a long-time Final Fantasy fan. As I explored Lapis, I encountered crystal shrines that each welcomed me to engage with a short tale of a hero from previous games in the series. After an introduction with video clips and multiple choice questions relating to the chosen Vision, I was gifted with a combat-ready assist companion that could be equipped to one of Final Fantasy Resonance’s main party members, granting different magic and attacks in combat, but also permanently enhancing baseline stats like health and speed. All of which I’ll delve into a bit later, because let’s get into the most pertinent question first… Who exactly are the Visions? With so many legendary Final Fantasy heroes spanning 16 main numbered titles, series veterans will be pleased to know that a staggering 26 companions are available to find across the entire game. These range from iconic villain Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) and amnesiac rebel Terra (FFVI), to the first Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy) and stoic battler Lightning (FFXIII). There’s also a handful of original characters from the game Final Fantasy Resonance has adapted and enhanced here, Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, such as Black Mage Tronn. While most don’t typically talk outside of combat chatter, each legacy Vision feels and looks exactly how you’d want them to, complete with animations and music appropriate to the titles they’re originally known for. And yes, their attacks are just as faithful as well. What abilities do the Visions have? When a Vision is first awakened I immediately gained access to a basic suite of passive perks, as well as magic and physical strikes to unleash in battle. Take Noctis (FFXV), for example. His opening passive benefits are a 20% boost to my character’s attacks, and the ability to cast Thunder or Blizzard in combat. However, as each equipped Vision earns mastery points from winning battles, more bonuses and Vision specific abilities are unlocked. In Noctis’ case, his early mastery bonuses include a 40% increase of the equipped party member’s limit burst gauge – the special meter that fills over the course of a fight and lets you deliver a powerful single attack – each time you defeat an enemy. Unlocking further mastery levels for someone like Zidane (FFIX) means gaining access to his Steal skill, which can be boosted further with his Mug ability which adds potential damage to his theft attempt. But by far the most spectacular use of a Vision’s power is their Resonance capability. By staggering all opponents during combat – finding their weakness and depleting their stagger meter – I was given the choice of using any of my equipped Visions’ dazzling cinematic finishers, such as Cloud’s (Final Fantasy VII) brutal Ascension Resonance. What Visions mean for your gameplay Let’s not get it twisted – Visions may initially look like regular summon attacks, but there’s far more to them than just that. In fact, Final Fantasy Resonance has more traditional summons in the shape of Espers who can join your battles for a set number of turns. No, Visions fundamentally alter and personalize your party’s proficiencies in combat. The more a party member uses a Vision, the greater their level of affinity grows, which in turn means more bonuses for that character. And because each Vision has a specific role/job status where they excel, I quickly learned to mix and match them to my party characters to either create specialists or all-rounders. For example, Lasswell has the role of a Breaker, a class geared towards staggering enemies in combat. But coupling him with original Vision Medic Leah gave him the ability to use healing magic and an option to pass his combat turn to an ally, which made him my durable back-up support character if my main heavy hitter went down in battle. Allying him with Cloud (also a Breaker) later on gave my version of Lasswell even stronger offensive capabilities to keep him in the fight. Similarly, when Lid joined my party, I teamed her up with Zidane, knowing his Saboteur skills to disrupt and debuff enemies would make Lid a tricky and versatile opponent when combined with her damage dealing Commando skill set. In short, my characters adapted over time to suit my playstyle, but the game never locked me into taking one specific route for their growth, meaning I could evolve them to match the challenges of my quest. And by collecting magicite during the adventure and visiting the somewhat eccentric Moogle of Light, I could increase the base rank of each Vision and unlock even more abilities. A Vision to behold and play Of course, Final Fantasy Resonance isn’t just about Visions, even if they’re a crucial part of the game. From its sweeping orchestral score which borrows classic cues from previous titles, to its globe-trotting and occasionally dark tale, there are plenty of traditional elements that will keep fans happy. And yes, you can still whistle for a Chocobo ride, complete with everyone’s favourite theme tune. How will you customize your characters when Final Fantasy Resonance launches on PlayStation 5 on October 22? View the full article