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It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts in Asia. In July, EA SPORTS FC 26 and Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced topped Asia PS5 download charts, while Call of Duty: Black Ops II dominated the charts for PS5 and PS4 in the US and EU. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games AsiaUS/CanadaEA SPORTS FC 26Call of Duty: Black Ops IIAssassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedCall of Duty: Black OpsNBA 2K26EA Sports College Football 27PalworldAssassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedeBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026EA Sports FC 26Resident Evil 4Halo: Campaign EvolvedIt Takes TwoPalworldSplit FictionNBA 2K26Gran Turismo 7MinecraftForza Horizon 5Escape the BackroomsPersona 5 the RoyalUFC 6DAVE THE DIVERThe Mound: Omen of CthulhuFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH007 First LightGhost of YōteiEchoes of AincradCall of Duty: Black Ops IIMLB The Show 26The Witcher 3: Wild HuntGrand Theft Auto VCyberpunk 2077Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game007 First LightBattlefield 6Dead Island 2Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Stellar BladeIt Takes Two *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games AsiaUS/CanadaCall of Duty: Modern WarfareCall of Duty: Black Ops IIRed Dead Redemption 2Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIBloodborneBatman: Arkham KnightEA SPORTS FC 26Red Dead Redemption 2God of WarCall of Duty: Black OpsAssassin’s Creed OdysseyGang BeastsSEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICECall of Duty: Modern WarfareMarvel’s Spider-Man Game Of The Year EditionEA Sports FC 26Watch Dogs 2The ForestA Way OutDestiny – The CollectionBatman: Arkham KnightMortal Kombat XThe Last of Us RemasteredNBA 2K26Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionA Way OutShadow of the Tomb RaiderMinecraftAce Combat 7: Skies UnknownGod of WarResident Evil 6Devil May Cry HD CollectionCall of Duty: WWIIDying LightRise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year CelebrationMiddle-earth: Shadow of WarMetal Gear Solid V: The Definitive ExperienceBloodborneOvercooked! 2Resident Evil 5 *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* AsiaUS/CanadaHorizon Call of the MountainI Am CatBeat SaberSynapseMaestroBeat SaberAlien: Rogue Incursion VRJob SimulatorSmash DrumsThe Walking Dead: Saints & SinnersThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: RetributionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionKayak VR: MirageAlien: Rogue Incursion VRArizona Sunshine VR RemakeAmong Us 3D: VRMetro AwakeningZero Caliber VRArizona Sunshine VR 2Arizona Sunshine VR Remake *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) AsiaUS/CanadaeFootballRobloxRobloxFortniteNTE: Neverness to EvernessMarvel RivalsDelta Force (F2P)Rocket LeagueWhere Winds Meet (F2P)Call of Duty: WarzonePUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessGenshin ImpacteFootballAsphalt LegendsApex LegendsFall GuysFall GuysFortniteAsphalt Legends View the full article

Phantom Blade Zero is set to release on October 29*. In our deep dive gameplay State of Play episode, we share more about the world of Phantom Blade Zero, its gameplay systems, and the involvement of kung fu legend Donnie Yen. Play Video We’ve kept some of our deeper gameplay systems under wraps until now, and today’s State of Play offers a closer look at how you can shape your combat setup and express your own style of play in our dark wuxia action game. We’ve been looking forward to sharing more of the Wulin and Donnie Yen’s involvement in the game, and we hope you’re as excited as we are! The Wulin world and combat options The Wulin, our dark wuxia world, is a place rife with conflict and intrigue, where our protagonist, Soul, will encounter citizens in need along his journey. Interacting with them and completing some of the side quests might even open up new story paths and deepen your understanding of this perilous martial world. Secrets are hidden throughout the Wulin, waiting to be uncovered as you learn the truth behind the events that set the story of Phantom Blade Zero in motion. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image While exploring the Wulin, you’ll unlock more than 30 main weapons, plus 25 secondary weapons known as Phantom Edges. You can upgrade your weapons and pair them with different accessories to create the build you want. Want to take down enemies from afar? Use summons to assist you in battle? You’ve got plenty of options. Express yourself freely through combat as you fend off assassins, those who have succumbed to darkness, and martial arts masters who plot against you. Defeating some enemies expands your arsenal, giving you even more ways to take on challenging foes. Don’t worry if you second guess a weapon you’ve upgraded or want to switch up your build. You can always reforge it, get those materials back, and reinvest them in another. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Difficulty options Our range of difficulty options lets new players and even the most experienced action game veterans tailor the experience to their liking. If you’d simply like to enjoy the story, Wayfarer mode is for you. But if you want to ramp up the challenge, try Hellwalker to face more advanced and adaptive enemy intelligence or take on Sixty-Six Days mode, which isn’t for the faint of heart. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Kung fu consultant Donnie Yen To capture the spirit of authentic kung fu, Donnie Yen serves as our Creative Consultant while also bringing Mó Yuan to life through facial and motion capture. Through his likeness, performance, and creative guidance, Donnie has helped bring the essence of kung fu cinema into your hands. This has been one of the most exciting parts of developing Phantom Blade Zero, and we’ve been dying to share it for a long time. Crossing paths with Mó Yuan will keep you on your toes. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. We hope you’ll enjoy Phantom Blade Zero when it launches on October 29*, for PlayStation 5. *October 28 in the US and select regions. View the full article

There’s never been a better time to play on PS5. With a lineup of iconic games available now and coming soon, players have plenty of unforgettable experiences to look forward to. From new stories featuring legendary Marvel characters in Marvel’s Wolverine as well as 007 First Light, and God of War Laufey, to the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI, the most-exciting adventures ahead will happen on PS5. Today, we’re launching a new It Happens on PS5 hero advert highlighting what’s available on PS5 as well as what’s ahead for players in the coming months. The advert invites players to discover what PS5 makes possible, taking viewers on a fast-paced journey through bold and unexpected moments, featuring larger-than-life scenes, from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s elite basketball skills that get the streets bouncing to a high-speed jet ski chase. Play Video Across the world, It Happens on PS5 comes to life beyond the screen through creators, special installations, and activations. With Marvel’s Wolverine launching on September 15, players may encounter game-inspired experiences, including Marvel’s Wolverine challenge pods in France and a Berserker Mode activation in Australia. Players in the UK, Canada, and Spain may also find larger-than-life Sentinel head installations, with other locations celebrating memorable moments from fan-favorite PS5 games. We look forward to seeing what players discover next and celebrate play on PS5. View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid, Tim, Kristen, and I are back this week to discuss a major milestone for No Man’s Sky, which got its start on PlayStation 4, new content for Ghost of Yōtei, exploring Big Walk, and more Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Starsand Island The Sinking City 2 Mexican Ninja Mortal Shell II No Man’s Sky Anniversary — Hello Games celebrates 10 years of exploring the unknown with over 40 major free updates in No Man’s Sky since launch. Learn about the humble beginnings to the present day, and a look into the future of what is next for the title. Phantom Blade Zero — Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play is coming on August 17, and pre-orders are live today. Get nearly 20 minutes of action gameplay before the game launches on October 29. Helldivers 2 — Helldivers 2 is now part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and the new Devoid of Liberty update is now live. Journey through the void and take on new enemies with an upgraded arsenal to deal out justice. Ghost of Yōtei — A new narrative expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara, and combat survival mode, Most Wanted, are coming on October 1. Experience mainland Japan and meet some new faces as the story unfolds in both the past and present, and take on a roguelike mode where you have to take on high-profile bounties. The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article

Last week, we asked you to grab some friends and explore the world of Big Walk, available now as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game, using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: rorottino shares them and some friends standing in a circular window by the sea darc262000 shares two friends holding hands on the ski lift call_me_xavii shares a sunny view of the valley and body paint station xenobitz shares a mirror selfie while changing body colors cenrice shares a friend sitting down and watching the sunset 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: Katana SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 19, 2026 Next week, unsheathe and wield a katana from the game of your choice and share using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article