Commander Fury

Welcome to the mission!  Hi, I’m Will Doyle, the director of Directive 8020 at Supermassive Games. We’ve just revealed our action-packed story trailer during State of Play and announced the game will launch October 2 on PS5. I’m thrilled to take you deeper into the dangers that you’ll face onboard the Cassiopeia. The team at Supermassive Games has worked tirelessly to craft a narrative experience that melds sci-fi exploration with spine-chilling horror, where every choice could lead to a disastrous death.  Today we’re unveiling some new layers to our story, exploring fragile alliances, unseen threats, and the limits of human resilience when faced with our deepest fears. We’re venturing into uncharted territory: the unsettling abyss of space.   Play Video A deadly mission Earth is dying, and humankind is seeking a new home in the stars. The Cassiopeiais the initial survey ship sent to scout our chosen planet.Think of it as a test run: the Cassiopeiais fully outfitted as a colony craft but is flying with a vastly reduced crew. Their mission is to test every procedure onboard without ever touching down on the planet they’ve been sent to orbit. However, people familiar with our games will know that our characters never have it easy and in Directive 8020 it will all start to go wrong very quickly and with very deadly consequences.   The crew awakens from their four-year hyper sleep to a hull breach, a murder, and some extremely suspicious crew activity – all of which culminates in the ship crash landing on the planet. Across the game, you’ll explore the claustrophobic, stranded wreck of the Cassiopeia. It is a dark, terrifying location that is slowly being consumed by something entirely alien. You’ll navigate broken rooms, desolate corridors and vents, and even negotiate the inhospitable terrain of the planet itself, never knowing what lurks round the next corner. Alien invasion In the trailer we reveal that the ship is infected with an alien organism. Unfortunately for our crew, this organism can transform into any one of them. While you may be human, others in your crew may not be, and killers can hide behind familiar eyes. We’ve added new stealth mechanics to evade these deadly foes: enemies can emerge from anywhere onboard the ship, and you’ll need to sneak and hide to get past the alien stalkers. Brave recruits In this trailer we also reveal some of the Cassiopeia’s crew – in the coming months, we’ll tell you more about them and why they decided to join the mission. However, as paranoia and fear builds, so does distrust among the crew – who will YOU trust? You’ll control five members of this crew over the course of this expedition. With their lives in your hands, your decisions will determine not only their fates, but all of humanities too. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. New mechanics To improve your chances of your survival, we’ve introduced several new tools. Throughout the game, you can use these to locate secrets, solve puzzles, and overcome enemies. Most of your tools are linked to a multifunctional utility strap your character wears on their wrist. The strap also controls a shoulder-mounted flashlight – but you’ll need to be careful using this, as the aliens can spot the beam. As is to be expected in one of our games, you’ll spend a lot of time creeping around in the dark! You’ll also have a scanner at your disposal for detecting electronics and remotely activating systems. If you’re trying to stay under the radar, your messenger lets you communicate and strategize with your crewmates from afar. Lastly, we’ve added a “wedge tool”, it’s really made for opening doors but as a last resort can also be used a weapon to temporarily stun the aliens, giving you a chance to slip away and evade death. Directive 8020 is all about survival, so every tool has its purpose in helping you think on your feet. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. The Dark Pictures Fans of our previous games will be pleased to know that the DNA of the Dark Pictures is still present – in fact, everything you love about the Dark Pictures is still here, from branching plotlines through to impossible choices and split second QTEs. But as you’ll see, we’ve redesigned, polished, and amped up our gameplay to bring more of a threat when exploring the environment. We know fans who are old and new will love this new vision for the series. Join us this October, but beware, for in space, death takes many forms!   Wishlist today on PS5! View the full article

Elden Ring Nightreign, a new co-op adventure set within the Elden Ring universe, comes to PS5 and PS4 on May 30. Elden Ring Nightreign is an all-new standalone adventure by FromSoftware that thrusts players into co-op multiplayer PvE combat to take on the creeping night and the dangers within. We recently got the chance to participate in the upcoming network test* ahead of its public release on February 14, so read on for our first impressions of our journey into the perilous realm of Limveld. *The network test is based on a build still under development. Various elements of the game, such as specs, names, and parameters, may differ from the final product. Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Experience fast-paced gameplay that encapsulates the best elements of RPGs Elden Ring was mainly a single player experience, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Take your time, and, provided you’ve tucked yourself away in a safe location, you’re able to put the controller down to leave your room. By contrast, Elden Ring Nightreign’s focus on three-player co-op survival action means you must always be alert and aware of your squad’s movements, regardless of whether you’re working together or strike out to explore separately. This is because of Nightreign’s Night’s Tide mechanic, which steadily contracts your explorable play area over time, with every session concluding with you coming face to face with a powerful boss. It is crucial then to strengthen and upgrade your characters and party by nightfall to prepare for the boss fight, so you’ll need to get used to the fast-paced gameplay and split-second decision-making. 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 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Upgraded movesets to match intense co-op gameplay While the basic move sets of Elden Ring Nightreign are akin to Elden Ring, Nightreign introduces new actions and movements. Examples include wall jumping and traversing the air by holding onto Spectral Hawks. You also won’t take any fall damage no matter how far you fall or jump. Furthermore, you can sprint by holding down L3, in addition to the regular dash. The sprint is comparable in speed to Torrent, the spectral steed from Elden Ring. It almost felt like I was speed-running the game when I was wall-jumping and lunging off cliffs without worrying about fall damage. Overall, the game delivers a fresh new experience reminiscent of the original Elden Ring, while feeling unique. Attack your fellow Nightfarers to revive them If you are near death during battle, your teammates can rescue you by attacking you. You can also lock-on to a downed player, so you can rescue them from a safe distance with a long-range attack. A rescue is complete when the dying player’s meter is reduced. If a player goes down repeatedly, the meter will get longer, making it harder to complete the rescue. During the day, if players aren’t rescued in time, they die and respawn afterward. At night, players do not die. Instead, they remain incapacitated/”near death” until they are rescued.The meter resets when you visit a Site of Grace. The sting of death hits differently in Elden Ring Nightreign compared to the original game, as it means you’ll be putting your co-op partners at risk. Challenging foes make for satisfying battles and triumphs While there are a number of differences between Elden Ring and Elden Ring Nightreign, the palpable sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming a boss is still potent. The game is undeniably challenging, like Dark Souls and Elden Ring, but learning from trial and error will help you progress through each challenge. We failed the first four of our five attempted runs. After each loss, we ventured out further to explore more of the map, and spent time strategizing and studying the bosses’ moves until we finally managed to take it down in the final session. One run (a three day-and-night cycle) takes about 35-40 minutes to complete, and we were able to complete five runs during our four-hour hands-on, and we defeated the Nightlord on the third day of our final session. I couldn’t help myself from doing a small fist pump when it was over. The thrill of joining forces to overcome challenges It took some time to get the hang of co-op, but rescuing a near-death teammate is an easy way to contribute to the team, and you can help strengthen other players by offering them a weapon you acquired if it is better suited for them. Though each Nightfarer can venture out on their own, exploring and facing challenges is best as a team. My team found success when we dropped pins on the map to make sure we were all headed towards the same direction, tackled major overworld enemies together, and made sure to upgrade our flasks at the churches. This strategy set us up for a better Nightlord fight on the third day. As we progressed, my squad mates got a better hang of their characters so they could leverage their unique abilities and Ultimates more effectively. I enjoyed the sense of solidarity that came from working as a team, and that feeling is one of the best parts about playing a co-op game. Elden Ring Nightreign launches May 30 on PS5 and PS4. View the full article

State of Play is back tomorrow, February 12! Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PS5. The show celebrates a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world. The 40+ minute show begins February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET | 11pm CET / February 13 at 7am JST on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. See you tomorrow! Regarding co-streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) Please note that this broadcast may include copyrighted content (e.g. licensed music) that PlayStation does not control. We welcome and celebrate our amazing co-streamers and creators, but licensing agreements outside our control could interfere with co-streams or VOD archives of this broadcast. If you’re planning to save this broadcast as a VOD to create recap videos, or to repost clips or segments from the show, we advise omitting any copyrighted music. View the full article

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. Marvel Rivals tops the free-to-play category. Blockbusters continue to line the PS5 charts, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Grand Theft Auto V remaining in the top five of January’s US and EU lists. The beat goes on as Beat Saber lands the top spot on the PS VR2 charts in both the US and EU regions. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS FC 25Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto VNBA 2K25Call of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Hogwarts LegacyPhasmophobiaMinecraftMinecraftPhasmophobiaEA SPORTS FC 25UFC 5EA SPORTS College Football 25Arma ReforgerArma ReforgerCyberpunk 2077Hogwarts LegacyThe Crew MotorfestDYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINSThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntCyberpunk 2077NBA 2K25ASTRO BOTHell Let LooseNINJA GAIDEN 2 BlackASTRO BOTHELLDIVERS 2F1 24Marvel’s Spider-Man 2STAR WARS Jedi: SurvivorThe Crew MotorfestMarvel’s Spider-Man 2NHL 25PalworldUFC 5Among UsPalworldSea of Thieves *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEURed Dead Redemption 2EA SPORTS FC 25theHunter: Call of the WildRed Dead Redemption 2Need for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatBatman: Arkham KnightThe ForestThe ForestA Way OutA Way OutBattlefield VCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Unravel TwoGrand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto VMinecraftBatman: Arkham KnightNeed for Speed PaybackBattlefield 1Gang BeaststheHunter: Call of the WildBattlefield VNeed for Speed PaybackSTAR WARS Battlefront IIHogwarts LegacyMortal Kombat XMinecraftMafia TrilogyBattlefield 4Unravel TwoGang BeastsBattlefield 4Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMiddle-earth: Shadow of WarMafia TrilogyOvercooked! 2Mortal Kombat XStardew ValleySTAR WARS Battlefront II *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUBeat SaberBeat SaberAmong Us VRCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionMetro AwakeningAlien: Rogue IncursionAmong Us VRArken AgePavlovArizona Sunshine 2Alien: Rogue IncursionPavlovArken AgeMetro AwakeningArizona Sunshine 2Swordsman VRSubsideSkydance’s BEHEMOTHSwordsman VR *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUMarvel RivalsFortniteFortniteMarvel RivalsRobloxRobloxCall of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueWuthering Waves: Version 2.0Call of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueUFLFall GuysAsphalt Legends UniteAsphalt Legends UniteWuthering Waves: Version 2.0Apex LegendsFall GuysThe Sims 4VALORANT View the full article

Last week, we asked you to climb to new heights in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: m1rko_vp shares Jin scaling the side of a building in Ghost of Tsushima. ​​ Misfunkshun shares Eivor climbing up a cliffside in Assassins Creed Valhalla. call_me_xavii strikes Astro Bot climbing up a ladder made of fellow bots. fsantos1697 shares Chloe climbing up a rope within a cave xenobitz shares wrestlers scaling a cage in WWE 2K24. Hedronik shares Alan climbing up a ladder during the Herald of Darkness sequence in Alan Wake 2. Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Romance SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 12, 2025 Next week, we’re feeling the love. Share moments that spark romance in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

We live to fight, Legends. This season we’re showing that the community rules all as some of your favorite creators are taking over content and competition. These Creator Commissioners will create challenges based on their own Apex experiences, with fresh and unique items available to earn. Gear up with Arsenals, new shops stocked with everything you need to hit the battlefield immediately. All of this, plus the addition of Legend updates and bold meta changes, we’ve planned quite the party this season. But that’s not all we’re celebrating: our Anniversary Event kicks off along with the new season with even more community created content and the debut of the Mythic R-301. Apex Legends: Takeover launches on February 11. Creator Commissioners Four different Creator Commissioners will take the reins for two weeks each, along with their own challenges to conquer, new and returning fan-favorite modes, and fresh rewards. On week one, work with other players to complete Community challenges and ultimately determine how many Apex Packs will be up for grabs the following week. On week two, it’s time to really earn those rewards. Work through five individual challenges to unlock a creator-selected Legendary weapon skin and the Apex Packs you chased in the first week. Participating in week one doesn’t automatically earn you rewards in week two, so you’ll want to jump into matches in the second week too. Creator Commissioners and their Legendary choices: February 25 – March 10, 2025: Ninjayla Legendary skin: Wingman’s Death Ray March 11 – 24, 2025: Oraxe Legendary skin: Kraber’s The Pioneer April 1-14, 2025: Apryze Legendary skin: Mastiff’s Bone Breaker April 15 – 28, 2025: Kaminari Kyupi Legendary skin: Mastiff’s Tombstick Arsenals This new addition to Battle Royale provides easy and consistent access to weapons and ammo of your choice. Stations will be located across all POIs on every map with fixed locations, but with random ammo types per match. Arsenals will also provide relevant ammo and the ability to enhance weapons. You can enhance one weapon per Arsenal and that weapon must match the Arsenal’s ammo type. Doing so will grant an upgraded attachment and provide an optic if the weapon is missing one. When bins reset, so too do Arsenals—giving you the ability to upgrade again with higher potency. The amount of ammo also significantly increases after a reset. Meta changes Everything changes this season with fresh meta updates that you’ll want to check out ASAP. Most notably, all weapon classes are getting adjusted to feel more competitive with Assault Rifles. Be aware that the time-to-kill has been decreased, not only due to these weapon adjustments, but also thanks to updates to Armor, Helmets, and headshot multipliers. Legends also get some nifty new updates: the Assault class is getting handy new perks, and both Ash and Ballistic are getting some special attention. We’ve also made some adjustments to regen items to ensure you still have a fighting chance while taking on these lethal changes. Legend Spotlight Passes Complete challenges with the new Legend Spotlight Pass to increase your proficiency with a potential new Legend, and earn rewards as you progress through twenty levels to the ultimate goal: a Legendary skin pack for that Legend. You can purchase one per season per Legend in the in-game store, and it will also unlock the Legend if you haven’t already. Takeover launches February 11, 2025. View the full article

Early 2024 the fight for galactic liberty reached new heights when, on February 8, Helldivers 2 blasted off into the stratosphere and became the new star of PlayStation 5. Since its launch, the third-person squad-based shooter has become a firm favourite with fans, scooping a clip-load of awards throughout the year. And what a year it ended up being – from brutal new foes to staggering mech suits, Arrowhead pretty much hit the target every time. So, grab a steaming cup of liber-tea and join Game Director Mikael Eriksson for a chronological, intergalactic jaunt through what made Helldivers 2 such an explosive hit. Play Video February 2024 – launch and the epic battle of Malevelon Creek The continuation of the Galactic War in Helldivers 2 not only brought with it a fresh gameplay perspective, but also one of the key elements to the game’s appeal – building a community worthy of interstellar peacekeeping. “One of the things we really wanted to hone in on was making a game that’s exciting and will create great moments that you can look back on with your friends and laugh or reminisce about,” explains Eriksson. To that end, Helldivers 2’s emergent, often unpredictable systemic gameplay is partnered with social aspects that means players create a constant feedback loop of engagement. Videos and social media posts of random events, friendly fire, accidental deaths and the dramatic stakes of alien warfare already started being shared from launch day. Which was all part of the developer’s vision statement, shared by Eriksson: “Improvise, adapt, and overcome challenges that push your abilities to the max as you forge friendships through the joy of shared laughter and the thrill of clutch moments.” This was immediately highlighted in the ‘Massacre of Malevelon Creek’ – an ill-fated mission where players were tasked to defend a planet from an Automaton threat. The Helldivers failed. Badly. What resulted from this doomed fight were social media memes, rallying calls, and a desire for revenge which pulled even more players into the game. “It was incredible to watch,” says Eriksson. “We didn’t even think that the battle for Malevelon Creek would be anything special, but players themselves were really running with it, driven by the huge losses of Helldivers down on the planet. It became a shared experience.” “This battle was the first time we stood back and said, ‘wow, what have we created?’” March 2024 – new enemies, missions, and stratagems The Galactic War well on its way and the number of enlistees growing, Super Earth’s quest for liberty began to take shape with new elements dropped into the game alongside fresh event missions. The bug-like Terminids added flying Shriekers to their ranks, while the Helldivers evened the odds with the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon, MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun, and the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit – the latter a reward for the liberation of Tien Kwan. “I was nervous,” says Eriksson. “We had spent so much time making the Exosuit as good as we could, and now it was down to the community’s ability to actually earn it. What if they’d fail? But eventually they unlocked it… and then all tried to claim it at the same time!” Play Video Players also were making full use of the Galactic War Table, which gave players valuable summaries of the ever-evolving conflict, and gave them an idea of where next to *ahem* spread democracy. This tapped into another key factor of Helldivers 2’s creation. “We consider the Galactic War as a tabletop roleplaying game, which is our main inspiration,” says Eriksson. “We created a Dungeon Master style concept [ called Joel] who controls various factions and respond to the often-surprising player actions, so the player-driven narrative is as much about you guys playing with us as it is about us playing with you. It’s a crazy way to make a video game, but we love it.” April 2024 – Helldivers strike back A month of great victory. Malevelon Creek was avenged with a decisive liberation of the jungle planet, resulting in April 3rd declared as Malevelon Creek Memorial Day. By Super Earth presidential decree, all Helldivers were granted a commemorative cape, and citizens were given a generous three minutes of remembrance (during their lunch break). In retaliation, the Automatons mounted a full-scale attack… which the Helldivers crushed immediately. The hilariously swift victory didn’t go unnoticed by Arrowhead. “The players performed vastly better than we had planned for,” admits Eriksson. “One of the delights of working on a game where the players have this much agency is that it always keeps us on our toes.” Of course, somehow, the Automatons returned… Play Video May & June 2024 – more mechs and mission malfunctions The heavy-duty introduction of the EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit allowed players to celebrate their dominance over the resurgent Automatons. This was a stark contrast to the repeated failure of the Helldivers’ attempts to succeed in tasks designed to aid the construction of MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines. By June, the Helldivers were given a choice: attempt to retrieve vital materials from Marfark to finally earn the Anti-Tank Mines, or head to Vernen Wells to save stranded civilians inside Super Citizen Anne’s Hospital for Very Sick Children. The Corps chose the latter, giving up their third chance to gain the Anti-Tank Mines. However, in the real-world, Arrowhead was so impressed by this display of morals, that the developer donated $4,311 to the Save the Children charity. July & August 2024 – Freedom for all After the anti-tank rocket launcher MLS-4X Commando was added to the Helldivers’ arsenal in July, August saw two big milestones: the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines were finally unlocked despite yet another Major Order failure, and the massive Escalation of Freedom update. The latter arrived with a number of tweaks and balances, a higher difficulty preset, new mission objectives, and the addition of the Impaler, Automaton Rocket Tanks, Reinforced Scout Strider, Alpha Commander, and Spore Charger threats. For those seeking a new planet to discover, the swamp planet biome was also added, while armour-reducing acid storms provided a fresh environmental hazard for both players and enemies. Play Video September to November 2024 – a celebration of liberty The Helldivers’ courageous liberation of Tarsh and Mastia in September saw the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem unlocked, which was followed by the glory of Liberty Day on October 26 and the delivery of a free weapon and armour load to all in the celebration of Super Earth’s tireless quest for universal freedom. By the time November rolled around, the focus had been shifted to the powerful Democracy Space Station becoming operational via the successful killing of 500 million Terminids. However, these successes and celebrations were short-lived… Play Video December 2024 to February 2025 – Illuminating the future The return of the dreaded and ancient Illuminate flipped everything on its head, marked by the Omens of Tyranny update in December. Along with more tweaks, joining the reemergence of this deadly foe were new colony missions and the ability to call upon the Fast Reconnaissance Vehicle (FRV), capable of ploughing through some of the lighter enemies. Omens of Tyranny was a major landmark for Arrowhead, with the team launching it at The Game Awards as they scooped Best Ongoing Game and Best Multiplayer Game gongs. “Working in the studio, the success of the game can sometimes seem abstract,” says Eriksson. “Going to award shows, actually meeting real people talking about their experiences, is amazing. It makes me realize that we’re actually having an impact on people’s lives. “We see it as a huge responsibility. It tells us that we have to keep making this game the very best multiplayer experience it can be, and keep raising the bar and the expectations.” And with the fight ongoing, there’s still plenty more surprises to come in Helldivers 2. “We’re just getting warmed up,” says Eriksson. “Expect drama, mounting threats (new and old) and, of course, the unexpected. “We’re really honoured that people are having a great time in Helldivers 2, and from our point of view, this is just the beginning.” More on Helldivers 2 1/2Now showing slide 1 of 2Show all Play Video Helldivers 2: how Arrowhead turned the twin-stick shooter original into a bombastic PS5 sequel View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image How the names Arrowhead Game Studios and Helldivers 2 came to be View the full article

Hunters! 2025 is here, and the time to hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds is fast approaching. We are excited to share the latest trailer, as well as additional information on the second open beta test (OBT2). First, let’s unpack all the reveals from the latest trailer. Play Video Meet a wandering Wudwud at the newly revealed locale: the Iceshard Cliffs The hunter and the Expedition Team arrive at a new locale, the Iceshard Cliffs. As the story unfolds, you’ll venture into this icy landscape and encounter a variety of monsters that reside in it. The Iceshard Cliffs is a locale where snowy blizzards blow. The Iceshard Cliffs is a locale where snowy blizzards blow. Icy fog drifts in the air, forming a unique area where you can see collapsed debris and something fluttering in the freezing winds overhead. Hunters exploring during a blizzard. Beat the cold and stay in top condition by warming up with a hot drink. The Iceshard Cliffs are home to endemic life that have adapted to its harsh conditions for survival. An ordinary Wudwud who has wandered far from home Rove Rove, the quirky Wudwud you will meet in the Iceshard Cliffs. Monsters inhabiting the Iceshard Cliffs Hirabami – Leviathan A species of leviathan that inhabits the Iceshard Cliffs. It has sharp claws on its tail and uses a wind-catching membrane on its neck that allows it to float. In our latest trailer, a mysterious large monster is seen attacking a group of Hirabami. Nerscylla – Temnoceran Nerscylla, a Temnoceran, makes its comeback to the Monster Hunter series. It defeats its prey with a single blow from its distinctive horn. It appears that Nerscylla is trying to restrain and prey on Gypceros… During the final scene of the trailer, the ominous Gore Magala launches a surprise attack on Fabius and members of the Expedition Team. What kind of threat will the fearsome Gore Magala pose in Monster Hunter Wilds? Face off with fan-favorite monster in the full game and find out for yourself! Unfold the story of Arkveld, the White Wraith In the latest trailer, more of the mysterious nature of the flagship monster, Arkveld, is revealed. Uncover its true nature and the motives behind its actions as you make your way through the rich and compelling story of Monster Hunter Wilds. What is the true nature of Arkveld, which skillfully attacks with its unique chain-like appendages extending from its wings? A battle between Arkveld and Rey Dau, the apex predator of the Windward Plains. The flagship monster Arkveld appears in the second open beta test (OBT2) The second open beta test will be held during the following two sessions below. Date and time (Pacific Time)Thursday, February 6th 2025 7:00pm – Sunday, February 9th, 2025 6:59 pmThursday, February 13th, 2025 7:00 pm – Sunday, February 16th, 2025 6:59 pm Pre-load for the second Open Beta Test begins on February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) at 7:00pm. Both sessions will feature identical content, so we hope you join the hunt when you can! OBT2 includes the same content as the OBT held last November: Character Creation, Story Trial, and a Doshagma Hunt. After slaying Doshaguma, hunters can continue to enjoy other hunts that await you in the Windward Plains. In OBT2, hunters can face off against Gypceros: a poisonous Bird Wyvern that is well-known in the series for its intelligent and unique behavior. We hope you enjoy taking on this returning monster in OBT2! OBT2 marks your first chance to take on Arkveld, the flagship monster of Monster Hunter Wilds. Arkveld appears in a more difficult advanced quest specially tweaked for OBT2. We encourage skilled and confident hunters to take on this difficult challenge. The Training Area is now available in OBT2, and can be accessed from the base camp. Hone your skills with various weapons as you get ready for the hunts ahead. Keep in mind that OBT2 does not reflect the full slate of adjustments and tweaks to weapon actions and balancing, that will be featured in the full release of the game. In OBT2, hunters can create a Private Lobby that cannot be found through searching, perfect for when you hunt with a specific small group. In addition, Online Single Player mode is also available, allowing you to play solo without joining a lobby. While in this mode, you can also temporarily play multiplayer by using an SOS Flare. Whether you were unable to join the first OBT, or are looking to take on the additional monsters added, we hope you enjoy OBT2! OBT2 is available to all players with a PS5 and a PlayStation Network account, regardless of whether you have a subscription to PlayStation Plus. All who play OBT2 will receive a Felyne pendant to decorate your weapon or Seikret, as well as a Bonus Item pack in the full game. If you’ve already played the first Open Beta Test, you’re already set to receive these rewards at launch. For PlayStation 5 Pro players, be aware that while OBT2 is playable on PS5 Pro, it is not officially supported with PS5 Pro Enhanced features. The full version of Monster Hunter Wilds will support PS5 Pro via a day 1 patch. Carry over your created characters from both Open Beta Tests to the full version of Monster Hunter Wilds! Note however that some character edit recipe values will have slight differences in the full version. Monster Hunter Wilds is nearly here! Thank you to all our hunters for your support. We can’t wait to see you in the Forbidden Lands when the game launches on February 28. Pre-loading the game If you’ve pre-ordered Monster Hunter Wilds at PlayStation Store, you’ll be able to pre-load the game 48 hours ahead of release, ensuring you can spend less time downloading and more time hunting! View the full article

Capcom held a double-feature livestream, combining our latest news and updates in one special show. We shared the news on our upcoming lineup in Capcom Spotlight, followed by a deep dive into the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds ahead of launch on February 28. Here’s the big news from the show. Onimusha: Samurai’s Destiny remaster announced, Onimusha: Way of the Sword update Additional details were shared on the brand-new title in Capcom’s legendary swordplay action series, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In this new entry, the team is focusing on three core aspects. A cast of compelling characters, including a new protagonist and enemies you’ll face off against. A dark fantasy set in Edo period Kyoto, brimming with historical, real-life locations. The ultimate sword-fighting action delivering the visceral satisfaction of slicing through enemies. Onimusha: Way of the Sword tells the heroic tale of a sole samurai fighting against hordes of twisted creatures known as the Genma. Wielding an Oni Gauntlet, our new protagonist will mow down enemies in this dramatic story, set in a beautiful and eerie rendition of Kyoto. True to the series’ soul-sucking action combat, absorbing souls to restore health and use special moves in the heat of battle is key to victory. Experience thrilling sword fights and slice through hordes of Genma when Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on PS5 in 2026. Ahead of the launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the second entry in the series, Onimusha: Samurai’s Destiny, will be remastered for PlayStation 4. This marks the first time this classic title in the series has been released since its original 2002 launch on PlayStation 2. We hope you look forward to experiencing the second entry in the series, whether you’re a series veteran or newcomer. New Monster Hunter Wilds reveals Play Video In the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase, we debuted a new trailer for the game, introducing the Iceshard Cliffs locale, the new monster Hirabami, returning monsters Nersyclla and Gore Magala, and a wide array of customization options for your hunter. We also shared further details on the upcoming second Open Beta Test, which will include new features such as an advanced quest with the game’s flagship monster, Arkveld, a training area, and other online features. There’s plenty more to discover from the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase. Be sure to read the full blog that details all the reveals and news. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches May 16 The flames of the fight never die out in this collection of eight fighting games, coming to PS4 on May 16! The collection includes a mix of fan-favorite crossovers and 3D fighters, making for a varied collection of iconic fighters. Play Video Here’s the full list of titles featured in Capcom Fighting Collection 2, all featuring online play with rollback netcode, as well as various quality-of-life updates! Capcom vs. SNK Millennium Fight 2000 Pro Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 Capcom Fighting Evolution Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper Power Stone Power Stone 2 Project Justice Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein View the full article

We at San Diego Studio are thrilled to give you your first look at MLB The Show 25, launching March 18. As we celebrate 20 years of The Show, we’re deepening fan-favorite modes like Road To The Show and introducing an all-new mode in Diamond Dynasty called Diamond Quest. And, of course, gameplay remains our top priority, just like every year. Play Video Road To The Show Begin your Road To The Show journey by playing two to three games in High School, and play three to four College games in The Amateur Years. Build the Road To The Show ballplayer you want, the way you want to. Utilize a revamped attribute progression system for more control over your player’s development, including crafting Perks to your liking. Hear authentic High School and College audio – hear the clank of metal bats and the rattle of chain link fences. RTTS/Player Lock will feature a variety of all-new Impact Plays and Quick Time Events for all positions and baserunners. Franchise This year, in the Franchise mode, choices matter, consequences are real, and time is precious as a revitalized Free Agency system adds risk/reward elements, strategy, and excitement to the pursuit of the top free agents each offseason. Expanded Diamond Dynasty and more Sets and Seasons will not be returning in MLB The Show 25. Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 25 offers two new places to play: Diamond Quest, a risk-and-reward board game-like mode, and a highly competitive multiplayer mode in Weekend Classic featuring some of the best rewards. Speaking of rewards, fans can earn top rewards in their favorite modes at various points in the year, and new Team Affinity Programs will be the go-to place for fans to unlock items and players unique to their favorite MLB team. Gameplay Improvements and Expansion with ShowTech Hundreds of new animations for extreme realism across the whole game, including all-new Rob HR’s, Hot Shot catches, on-the-run catches and tags, and much much more. G.O.A.T. difficulty new this year will give you the ultimate challenge. All-New ambush hitting for a more realistic “plan of attack” at the plate. New Reaction Time System on defense. Storylines presents The Negro Leagues Season 3 Celebrate baseball’s rich history with Storylines – play as famous and forgotten legends of the Negro Leagues while learning all about their incredible journeys. Storylines Season 3 will once again be narrated by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick with a whole new roster of “some of the greatest players you’ve likely never heard of.” The Gameplay Trailer is packed with exciting new features, updates to fan-favorite modes, and the debut of three new Legends. If you missed anything, don’t worry—we’ve got plenty more to share. Get ready for an all-new Feature Deep Dive video series, hosted by Robert Flores from MLB Network, where we’ll break down everything coming to MLB The Show 25. It all starts next Tuesday, February 11th, with our first episode, diving into gameplay changes—including a closer look at Ambush Hitting. But that’s just the beginning. Feature Premieres are back each Thursday, giving you even more insights straight from the San Diego Studio development team. Tune in on Twitch and YouTube for deeper breakdowns of new modes, updates, and everything else coming to MLB The Show 25. Pre-orders for all editions (Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition) are open now on theshow.com/purchase, platform stores, and participating retailers. For those pre-ordering Digital Deluxe Editions, Early Access begins March 14, 2025. For all the physical card collectors out there, we’re excited to offer something special. Keep an eye out for this year’s limited-edition Topps Now 1 of 3 Cover Athlete cards. Each physical MLB The Show 25 Standard Edition purchase (physical editions only) that displays the Topps sticker (see above) on the front of the cover will include 1 of 3 exclusive physical MLB The Show 25 Topps trading cards, while supplies last*. Trading cards also include special /299, /99, /49, /25, /10, /5, /1 parallels and chase cards variants. Which card do you think you’ll get? *These physical Topps trading cards are only available at participating retailers, and only included in physical versions with Topps trading card stickers on the outside packaging. Sign Up for The Scouting Report For all the fans, make sure to sign up for the MLB The Show Scouting Report to stay updated on all the latest features, updates, and legends coming to MLB The Show 25, while unlocking amazing rewards along the way. Starting in April 2025, subscribers will receive a unique exclusive pack every month through December 2025*, packed with incredible in-game rewards. Plus, the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes will return, with winners selected every month for amazing prizes like Packs, Stubs, clothing, autographed items from Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Paul Skenes, along with even more surprises we can’t wait to reveal. Don’t miss out—sign up today on theshow.com While you’re there, don’t forget to also set up your MLB The Show account and prepare for Opening Day. MLB The Show 25 allows you to easily move from platform to platform and keep access to your entire inventory of cards**. Head over to https://account.theshow.com/ and create your MLB The Show Account. After creating your MLB The Show account, login with your platform account and link it to your MLB The Show account, and you are all set. For all the latest information on MLB The Show, be sure to head over to TheShow.com, sign up for The Scouting Report, and follow our X, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. MLB The Show 25 launches on March 18. *Internet connection required. ** Cross-platform progression requires an internet connection, and for each platform, you play on: 1) a copy of the MLB The Show 25 game compatible with your console (other platform versions sold separately); and 2) platform network account linked to your MLB The Show account. View the full article

Let’s be honest, Helldivers: Super Earth is worth it. No matter what “it” is. All Helldivers share this belief, and fanatical loyalty is expected from all citizens of Super Earth. But the Helldivers need to demonstrate their allegiance. They need to look like the democratic disciples they are inside, and the only way we know to properly show it off is with the gear from our next Warbond*: Servants of Freedom which launches on February 6. Play Video So what does true devotion to Democracy look like? Hellbombs. It looks like Hellbombs. They really send a message: liberation is big, loud, and happening all around you. It gets the spirit of democracy soaring, and gets a lot of other things soaring, too, like buildings, Bile Titans, and Automaton industrial sites. Now, imagine you’ve got that kind of freedom strapped to your back. That’s the B-100 Portable Hellbomb, a beacon of democratic truth in a convenient backpack format, which can be easily activated by you or a helpful teammate. Just be sure to drop the pack and clear the area once it’s active, because the B-100’s got a ten-second countdown that can’t be canceled. How do you make the Sickle do more? Overclock it and bring some heat. The LAS-17 Double-Edge Sickle is pure agony meets ecstasy as it starts to burn the wielder as well as everything in its path. Shoot through the pain, Helldiver. To help you spread liberty around, you could equip the GP-20 Ultimatum–a front-loading grenade pistol for your secondary slot. The Ultimatum packs a punch like a grenade launcher on steroids, designed for closer-range use. But handle it with care, or you might accidentally liberate yourself along with the enemy. There’s a new kind of throwable in Servants of Freedom, too. The G-50 Seeker is a small drone that follows you and explodes near enemies when detected. The Seeker can also target pinged enemies, like sending it on a little crusade. The IE-3 Martyr and the IE-12 Righteous medium armors have robe and cloak-inspired details and come equipped with the Integrated Explosives passive, which gives every Helldiver protection against becoming Voteless: Upon death, your corpse will detonate and take out the enemies around you. Nobody’s going to control your mind, soldier. These armors also have helmets with stoic faces to stare down the onslaught without fear. Show no weakness, Helldiver. Then drape yourself in symbolic reminders of your enlistment oath by pairing these sets with the Fre Liberam and Per Democrasum capes. For the full effect, you can also equip the Servant of Freedom player title and equip the Raise Weapon cheer and look like a real follower of democratic values. Become one of Super Earth’s most faithful fighters and show the squad your fervor for Managed Democracy with the Servants of Freedom Warbond on February 6! *Requires base game, paid purchase of Super Credits, and game progression to unlock. View the full article

Plan the ultimate heist, team up with talkative weaponry then jump and chomp your way through an island adventure with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for February! Payday 3, High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac will be available to PlayStation Plus members from February 4*. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Payday 3 | PS5 Revel in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist in this high-octane, co-op FPS experience for up to four players online. Step out of retirement back into the life of crime in the shoes of the Payday Gang, the envy of their peers and the nightmare of law-enforcement wherever they go. Several years after the crew’s reign of terror over Washington DC has ended, they assemble once again to deal with the threat that roused them out of early retirement. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image SOL CRESTA | PS4 PlatinumGames’ NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE series carries on the spirit and fun of classic gaming using modern technology, and the first project in this endeavor is SOL CRESTA. SOL CRESTA takes the docking and formation strategies of classic shooting games Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta and elevates them with the “free-form docking” system. The flagship Yamato, composed of the fighters Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susano can utilize various attacks depending on how the three ships are aligned. Docking, splitting, and reforming the ships as needed is the key to defeating the invading armies of Mega Zofer. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pac-Man World Re-Pac | PS4, PS5 In this 2022 remake of the original PlayStation platformer, with improved UI, fine-tuned mechanics and updated visuals, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Off to the rescue, Pac-Man sets out to Ghost Island. Dodge Ghosts, solve environmental puzzles, rescue the Pac-Fam, and more in this platforming adventure. Play a collection of 3D mazes in Maze mode, clear Quest mode to unlock the original Pac-Man game in Original mode. All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on February 4 until March 3. Update on PS4 Games for PlayStation Plus As many of our players are currently playing on PS5 and have shifted toward redeeming and accessing PS5 titles from the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit, PlayStation Plus is also evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit starting January 2026. As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog starting January 2026. We may still provide titles that can be playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date. Please note, this won’t affect the PS4 Monthly Games that you have already redeemed from PlayStation Plus. You’ll continue to have access to games you’ve already redeemed as long as you remain a member. For Game Catalog, PS4 games will still be available to play until it leaves the catalog as part of our monthly refresh. We’ll continue to evolve the experience of PlayStation Plus and optimize the benefits you receive, including exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, online game save storage and more. As we shift our focus to PS5, we look forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for you to enjoy. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup. View the full article

The new year is in full swing, and January is done. What did you enjoy most about last month’s title lineup? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog. What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake. How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Howdy, folks! This week the crew sits down to talk about this week’s news. This week, Tim and Kristen discuss their playthroughs of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5 Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator | PS5 MLB The Show 25 cover athlete reveal Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered camera flythrough mode Destiny 2 – Act 3 Heresy details Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC features PlayStation Plus February Monthly Games Payday 3 High on Life Pac-Man World Re-Pac Dynasty Warriors: Origins Alien: Rogue Incursion Metaphor: ReFantazio The Cast 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 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 go chasing in-game waterfalls and share your best moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: mariprosilva shares a massive waterfall in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. M_Joe_Hort shares a waterfall with a moose standing before it in Red Dead Redemption 2. xenobitz strikes a pose in front of a waterfall in Infinity Nikki. MrioMoreno5 shares walking across a rope in front of waterfalls in Sea of Stars. ​​ call_me_xavii shares Aloy taking a break in front of a rocky waterfall in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. snejku23 shares the light hitting a lost city a top a waterfall in Uncharted: Lost Legacy. Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Climb SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 5, 2025 Next week, we’re climbing up. Share characters climbing or ascending to great heights from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

Heya PlayStation fans. It’s time to grab your Glider and hop off the Battle Bus as Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2 is now here. This Season brings back some of your favorite OG POIs like Shifty Shafts, Junk Junction, and of course, Tilted Towers. Unleash your inner Fort Knight as Fortnite’s new OG Season will bring back OG loot like the Boogie Bomb, Minigun, and more. Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2 starts today and wraps up March 25, 2025. Let’s dive in a little more on what to expect from this blast from the past: Play Video Revisit your old haunting grounds at these Chapter 1 Season 2 POIs: Go Full Tilt at Tilted Towers Ah, Tilted Towers, the concrete jungle…, it’s a beautiful sight with its towering high-rises. This fan-favorite POI is home to Chests, high vantage points, and danger. Not to mention, it’s loot-a-palooza with the slew of apartment complexes and offices. Let’s be honest, we all know you’re gonna drop here first.. And potentially 99 of your opponents. Find your function at the Junk Junction A plethora of loot awaits you in this scrapyard paradise, but stay alert— at Junk Junction, every car stack and rubbish pile could be obscuring a sneaky opponent. Be sure to stop by (or harvest) the iconic Metal Llama on your way out. Hide or shriek at the Haunted Hills The dilapidated Haunted Hills lurk just below Junk Junction on the Island. It is full of abandoned tombs, crumbling architecture, and probably creeping opponents, too. ​​ Cause chaos at Snobby Shores Snobby Shores is the perfect place to be as unneighborly as possible.. Rumor has it there’s an underground bunker hiding in this upscale community… Will you be the first to find it? Hit paydirt at the Shifty Shafts Shift to the past, shift into Shifty Shafts. This POI has a labyrinth of tunnels waiting to be explored. Navigating the tunnels may lead to some close-quarters combat, but considering the amount of loot down here, it’s high risk, high reward. Swimmin’ in a reminiscin’ loot pool Throughout OG Chapter 1 Season 2, the loot pool will expand with gear from the classic Chapter 1 Season 2: Small Shield Potion (live now.) – Want to quickly pump up your Shield? This is your go-to drink, offering 25 Shield each ‘til you’re at 50. Multi-Surface Damage Trap (live now.) – Get to the point. Place this upgraded Damage Trap on a floor, ceiling, or wall to ambush unsuspecting enemies. Boogie Bomb – Let the rhythm take over and turn the tide of battle in style. This funky orb unleashes a momentary, disco-fueled dance party on your foes. (And yourself if you’re not careful.) Suppressed Pistol – Get the drop on your opponents, stealthy style.. Be quick on the draw and even quicker on the reload to make the most of this sneaky sidearm. Cozy Campfire – Nothing’s better than sitting ‘round the campfire with your squad. Huddle around this benign Trap and restore your HP for up to 25 seconds at 2 HP per second. Chug Jug – It’s comforting to have this beverage in your back pocket (even though it’s probably really heavy).Yes, it takes quite a bit to consume, but it grants full Health and full Shield. Minigun – Mow down the scenery with the Minigun. . Don’t get carried away though — firing for too long will make you vulnerable due to the Minigun’s prolonged cooldown period. Crossbow – Let arrows fly with the Crossbow. Fun fact: The Crossbow was first introduced as Cupid’s Crossbow before becoming the Crossbow in Season 3. Impulse Grenade – How you use this item will likely depend on your inner impulse. Will you be defensive and launch yourself away from incoming attacks, or be offensive and send enemies off high places towards elimination? Unlock costalgia-infused rewards in the Chapter 1 Season 2 OG Pass An all-new OG Pass is here with 45 tiers of rewards based on the classic Chapter 1 Season 2. Specifically, unlock items inspired by Sparkle Specialist and Black Knight, which were Outfits in the Chapter 1 Season 2 Battle Pass, and Cuddle Team Leader — an Outfit that made its Shop debut in Chapter 1 Season 2. Like with the other Passes in Fortnite, unlock and claim rewards in the OG Pass by earning XP in any Fortnite experience. The OG Pass is a single track of both free and premium rewards. To claim the premium rewards as you earn XP, purchase the OG Pass for only 1,000 V-Bucks or get it through Fortnite Crew. Included as premium rewards, there are three Outfits in the OG Pass: Sparkle Diva: Shine in style. (Sparkle Diva is claimable right away upon purchasing the OG Pass) Cuddle Team Specialist: Strategy. Stealth. Snuggles. Knight Conqueror: The snarling scourge of Fatal Fields. There’s plenty more to unlock in the Pass as well. The Chapter 1 Season 2 OG Pass is full of accessories like Back Blings, Gliders, and Pickaxes. For example, be prepared to shine wherever you go with the Sparkle Satchel Back Bling, fly in on bearcraft with the Cuddle Team Sierra Glider, and don’t axe twice with the Conqueror’s Axe Pickaxe. This Season’s OG Pass also has an unlockable alt Style for each Outfit, and for many of the accessories. The Pass will be available to progress in until the Season ends March 25, 2025. Whether you’ve been playing Fortnite long enough to remember the classic Chapter 1 Season 2 — or will be experiencing Chapter 1 Season 2 for the very first time — we look forward to seeing you in OG! View the full article

Gran Turismo players! This month’s Gran Turismo 7 update delivers a wide range of cars, from the original Gran Turismo F3500-A formula car to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N ’24. Be sure to experience the next-generation racing AI agent, Gran Turismo Sophy is now available on Autodromo de Interlagos and Mount Panorama Circuit. Update 1.55* for Gran Turismo 7 is available as of Wednesday, January 29 at 10:00pm PT / January 30 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST. Play Video *Internet connection and Gran Turismo 7 game required for update. 4 new cars added this month Gran Turismo F3500-A (Can be purchased from Brand Central) An original formula car created in the image of classic F1 cars. The F3500-A is a Gran Turismo original formula machine born from a deep admiration for early 1990s F1 cars. Looking at its construction, the chassis is made from negative molded carbon fiber which was the style at the time. The suspension arrangement also uses a classic layout, featuring horizontally mounted shock absorbers actuated by pushrods and bell cranks. The power unit is a light and compact 3.5L naturally aspirated V12. Using pneumatic valves, it can reach 15,000 rpm, and variable length funnels on the intake system ensure ample torque across the rev range. The screaming sound of the exhaust at high RPMs is a unique quality of naturally aspirated systems that cannot be recreated with turbochargers. The transmission is a 6-speed semi-automatic box with paddle shifters, which has been mounted laterally to avoid any interference with the shape of the rear diffuser. Looking towards the aerodynamics, the monocoque uses a high nose design. Unlike modern front wings which tend to hang down from struts, this one uses an anhedral design where the wing spreads out diagonally from under the nose. There are several different wings, both front and rear, as well as engine cowl shapes available, allowing you to customize the car to your personal tastes. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Honda Civic Si Extra (EF) ’87 (Can be purchased from Brand Central) A dominating force on the touring car circuit, this 4th generation Civic features the famous ZC engine. In 1987, the Civic received a full model change, bringing the series into its fourth generation. Often known as the ‘Grand Civic’ or simply by its model code ‘EF’. The exterior retains the broad strokes of the previous model while adding modern touches to the slightly larger body. One of the largest changes was the overhauled platform which brought with it a new 4-wheel double wishbone suspension setup. The wheelbase was also lengthened significantly, allowing drivers to enjoy the car’s sporty handling with more stability. The lineup retained the same 4 body variations as before, a 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, and a 5-door shuttle along with the ‘Pro’ commercial model. Another carryover from the previous generation was the ‘Si’ sport models featuring 1.6L DOHC inline-4 engines. Additionally, this generation saw the introduction of the ‘Si Extra’ grade, which added a rich suite of equipment to the Si formula. The ZC engine received extensive tuning to increase the compression ratio, reduce airflow restriction on intake and exhaust, and reduce piston friction among other improvements. The result was a maximum power output of 128.2 BHP and 14.7 kgfm torque net. The previous ‘Wonder Civic’ era boasted 133.1 BHP and 15.5 kgfm however these were gross figures. Net figures are typically 15% less than gross, which means that the new ZC unit was more powerful. The Si and Si Extra models also saw extensive use in arenas like the Japan Touring Car Championship (JTC). Starting from the 1988 season, the car would receive its first race victory in Round 3 before going on to win the drivers title and manufacturers title. The car would prove its strength once again in the 1989 season where it would take the manufacturers title again. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Hyundai IONIQ 5 N ‘24 (Can be purchased from Brand Central) A fearsome driving machine that challenges the preconceptions of BEVs. The IONIQ 5 debuted in 2021 as Hyundai’s first electric only model. The car already had a clean modern look and excellent usability, but the real star of the lineup would come in 2023 with the introduction of the N model. For Hyundai, the N stands for the two facilities where this car was developed, Namyang in Korea and the Nürburgring in Germany, which speaks for the car’s performance. With the addition of this name, the IONIQ 5 was transformed into the embodiment of driving pleasure. The drivetrain is a four-wheel drive system with motors on each of the front and rear axles. These provide a combined power output of 478 kW (641 BHP) / 770 Nm (78.5 kgfm) in overboost mode. Additionally, the system allows for adjustment of the front-to-rear power distribution, which makes it possible to drift the over 2 ton body when set to a rear power bias. A virtual dual-clutch transmission is also provided using regenerative braking power, with further driving euphoria provided by simulated exhaust sound. The IONIQ 5 N also features a multitude of exclusive furnishings on both interior and exterior. This monster of a car pushes the boundaries of what is possible for BEVs. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Toyota C-HR S ’18 (Can be purchased from Brand Central) The unconventional crossover SUV that took on the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Toyota has produced a number of world cars, such as the Corolla and the Yaris. In 2016, Toyota released a new global car developed for the 21st century, the C-HR. The car’s most notable feature is its compact crossover SUV design. In order to meet the needs of people’s various lifestyles, Toyota developed an all-new model that combines the comfort and space of an SUV with the active character of a coupe. The origins of this model lie in Toyota’s new generation TNGA platform which was first employed in 2015 on the 4th generation model Prius. The suspension features a newly developed strut system on the front end, with a double wishbone setup on the rear. On top of this, sits a coupe style body featuring a complicated series of faceted surfaces. For the power unit, the car is available with the same 1.8L hybrid engine as the 4th generation Prius or a downsized 1.2L 4- cylinder turbo engine. The former is provided as a front-wheel drive powertrain and the latter as four-wheel drive. The S model featured here is hybrid entry grade model for the Japanese market which features 17-inch wheels. Exactly as Toyota had planned, the C-HR found support in areas all over the globe, and soon became a bestseller. An unconventional crossover SUV, though popular for its economy and ease of use, it also found a place within motorsports, with a prototype car competing in the Nürburgring 24 Hours. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Café / Extra Menus The following Menu has been added to the Extra Menus section: Extra Menu No. 43: Group C (Collector Level 47 and above) World Circuits (Event) The following new events have been added to World Circuits: Sunday Cup: Kyoto Driving Park – Miyabi Japanese FF Challenge 450: Sardegna – Road Track – C World Touring Car 600: Autódromo de Interlagos Gran Turismo Sophy The next-generation racing AI agent, Gran Turismo Sophy is now available on the following courses. Look for the GT Sophy icon in the Quick Race menu on each track to test your skills against Sophy. Autódromo de Interlagos View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mount Panorama Circuit View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Scapes Chromatic Drive has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes. We hope you enjoy all that’s in store with Gran Turismo 7’s update 1.55, available now. View the full article

Hey everyone, we’re just one day away from bringing the latest epic chapter in the Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise to PC, where you’ll battle as Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, against a rogue’s gallery of iconic Marvel Super Villains, including the monstrous Venom and the ruthless Kraven the Hunter. With the game launching soon, I’m excited to share more about the awesome new PC-enhanced features the team at Nixxes has been working on. Play Video Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, created by Insomniac in collaboration with Marvel, is a technological and graphical showcase utilizing tools like ray-tracing to bring the city of Marvel’s New York to life. On PC, you’ll encounter a variety of new ray-tracing options with individual quality settings to finetune performance and fidelity across a broad range of hardware configurations. Ray-traced reflections quickly catch your eye in the skyscraper-filled city of Marvel’s New York as you swing along its many glass surfaces. Meanwhile, we’re offering ray-traced interiors, shadows, and ambient occlusion options that add an additional layer of believability with realistic shadows and increased depth to the game. If you have a high-performance PC with Super Hero-tier hardware, you can take advantage of our increased raytracing geometry detail setting. This enables the use of higher quality meshes for raytracing, resulting in more detailed and realistic reflections. You can also use the raytracing object range slider to increase the range at which objects are considered for raytracing. Furthermore, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC includes NVIDIA DLSS Ray Reconstruction1, which improves raytracing quality on supported hardware. Let me introduce you to Menno Bil, Graphics Programmer at Nixxes, to tell you more about this feature: Players with ultra-wide monitors can enjoy full support for ultra-wide aspect ratios such as 21:9, 32:9 and even 48:9 when using triple monitor setups. Our team of engineers and artists worked hard on ensuring all cinematics in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 are adapted to be fully viewable in aspect ratios up to 32:9. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC also supports various performance-enhancing technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1 upscaling and frame generation.* Intel XeSS upscaling is also supported.1 With options like raytracing and ultra-wide support, we want to give players the chance to make full use of their high-end PC gaming rigs. However, at Nixxes we also take pride in making PC games scale down to prior generation hardware. To cater to this, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC offers a wide range of graphics settings and presets, including options without ray-tracing, like dynamic resolution scaling. Check out an overview of the recommended specifications for a variety of graphics presets below. MinimumRecommendedHighHigh Ray TracingVery High Ray TracingUltimate Ray TracingAvg. Performance720P @ 30 FPS1080P @ 60 FPS1440P @ 60 FPS1440p @ 60 FPS1440p @ 60 FPS4K @ 60 FPSGraphics PresetsVery LowMediumHighHigh Ray Tracing HighHigh Ray Tracing Very HighVery High Ray Tracing UltimateGPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 AMD Radeon RX 5500 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 AMD Radeon RX 5700NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 AMD Radeon RX 6800NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTXNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090CPUIntel Core i3-8100 AMD Ryzen 3 3100Intel Core i5-8400 AMD Ryzen 5 3600Intel Core i5-11400 AMD Ryzen 5 5600Intel Core i5-11600K AMD Ryzen 5 5600XIntel Core i7-12700K AMD Ryzen 9 5900XIntel Core i9-12900K AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DRAM16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB32 GBOSWindows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)Windows 10/11 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)SSD Storage140 GB140 GB140 GB140 GB140 GB140 GB Two editions of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be available when it launches on PC on January 30, including the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition (DDE). Players will also have the option to upgrade to the DDE content if they already own the Standard Edition. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Upon purchase, the previously announced Pre-Purchase offer will be made available to all players as PC Purchase Perks. This includes: Arachknight Suit early unlock for Peter with three color variants Shadow-Spider Suit early unlock for Miles with three color variants Web Grabber gadget early unlock +3 Skill Points View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Players will receive two early unlock suits: the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 Suit, plus additional benefits like trophies and friend management if they opt to connect to a PlayStation Network account. A PlayStation Network account is optional to play Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC.   View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Our friends at Insomniac are also excited to collaborate with NetEase Games and Marvel Games to bring Peter Parker’s Advanced Suit 2.0 from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to Marvel Rivals. To celebrate Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s upcoming PC release, Marvel Rivals players can purchase this suit in-game starting 6PM PST on January 29. Check out the Advanced Suit 2.0 in action. Play Video Nixxes and Insomniac, along with our partners at PlayStation and collaborators at Marvel Games, are excited for everyone to experience Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PC! *Compatible PC and graphics card required. View the full article

Today, MLB The Show is excited to announce our new partnership with Homage, a renowned brand in the apparel industry. This MLB The Show x Homage collaboration creates the first officially licensed line of attire for MLB The Show fans to purchase while celebrating the legacy of MLB The Show through Homage’s expertise in quality, culture, and design.* “Marking the 20th anniversary of MLB The Show is a celebration of baseball’s enduring legacy brought to life through gaming,” says Homage Founder Ryan Vesler. “Collaborating with MLB and Sony to create apparel that honors this milestone is a privilege. Our designs pay tribute to the game’s legacy, blending its innovative spirit with vintage elements that echo the golden era of baseball, uniting generations of fans both on the field and off.” This special-edition apparel collection honors two decades of MLB The Show’s gameplay experience, and features designs inspired by the game’s past and present. From the excitement of creating your own ballplayer in Road to The Show to reliving some of the sport’s most iconic moments on the field, we look forward to sharing even more design reveals and offerings in the coming months. We’re excited to share our first t-shirt as the initial drop from the MLB The Show x Homage collection featuring MLB The Show 25’s cover athletes: Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson. These rising stars represent the bright future of the game and set the stage for even more unique designs to come. As a sneak peek, we’ve also prepared a little behind-the-scenes imagery and footage of the art process that went into the creation of the MLB The Show x Homage collection. Can you guess which design will be on deck next? Be sure to mark your calendars to take a lead on the competition for upcoming drops and subscribe to our social channels on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, sign up for The Scouting Report, and visit TheShow.com for more details on future offerings including: February 2025 – Gameplay “Deep Cuts” Collection March 2025 – Player-Inspired Collection** The MLB The Show x HOMAGE collection’s first offering will be available today, January 29, 2025, at https://homa.ge/MLBTS. *Currently only available in the U.S. **Over the course of the season, select player styles will also be available at the official MLB Store NYC, MLB Team Shops, and MLBShop.com after March 18. View the full article

Plan the ultimate heist, team up with talkative weaponry then jump and chomp your way through an island adventure with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for February! Payday 3, High on Life and Pac-Man World Re-Pac will be available to PlayStation Plus members from February 4*. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Payday 3 | PS5 Revel in the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist in this high-octane, co-op FPS experience for up to four players online. Step out of retirement back into the life of crime in the shoes of the Payday Gang, the envy of their peers and the nightmare of law-enforcement wherever they go. Several years after the crew’s reign of terror over Washington DC has ended, they assemble once again to deal with the threat that roused them out of early retirement. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image High on Life | PS4, PS5 Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero’s call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Squanch Games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pac-Man World Re-Pac | PS4, PS5 In this 2004 remake of the original PlayStation platformer, with improved UI, fine-tuned mechanics and updated visuals, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Off to the rescue, Pac-Man sets out to Ghost Island. Dodge Ghosts, solve environmental puzzles, rescue the Pac-Fam, and more in this platforming adventure. Play a collection of 3D mazes in Maze mode, clear Quest mode to unlock the original Pac-Man game in Original mode. All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on February 4 until March 3. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Last chance to download January’s games PlayStation Plus members have until February 3 to add Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe to their game library. Update on PS4 Games for PlayStation Plus As many of our players are currently playing on PS5 and have shifted toward redeeming and accessing PS5 titles from the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit, PlayStation Plus is also evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit starting January 2026. As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog starting January 2026. We may still provide titles that can be playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date. Please note, this won’t affect the PS4 Monthly Games that you have already redeemed from PlayStation Plus. You’ll continue to have access to games you’ve already redeemed as long as you remain a member. For Game Catalog, PS4 games will still be available to play until it leaves the catalog as part of our monthly refresh. We’ll continue to evolve the experience of PlayStation Plus and optimize the benefits you receive, including exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, online game save storage and more. As we shift our focus to PS5, we look forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for you to enjoy. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup. View the full article

Starting with tomorrow’s release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC, we’re working to add more benefits to playing with an account for PlayStation Network. The Last of Us Part II Remastered (coming April 3, 2025), in addition to God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will all soon be adding in-game content unlocks for PlayStation Network account users. An account for PlayStation Network will become optional for these titles on PC. Players who still opt to sign into a PlayStation Network account will also enjoy added benefits like trophies and friend management. Details on new benefits for players who opt to sign in with an account for PlayStation Network: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2Early unlock suits: the Spider-Man 2099 Black Suit and the Miles Morales 2099 SuitGod of War RagnarokGain access to the Armor of the Black Bear set for Kratos at the first Lost Items chest in the Realm Between Realms (previously only accessible in a New Game+ run) and a resource bundle (500 Hacksilver and 250 XP)The Last of Us Part II Remastered+50 points to activate bonus features and unlock extras Jordan’s Jacket from Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet as a skin for Ellie Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredGain access to Nora Valiant outfit Game creators at PlayStation Studios will continue to work on bringing more benefits to players who sign up for a PlayStation Network account, so be sure to follow studio channels for more information. You can find more details on account sign-in at our website. Thank you to our PlayStation PC fans around the world for your support. View the full article

Hello! Today we are releasing one of our biggest updates for No Man’s Sky. We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been working on. Last year, we released No Man’s Sky Worlds Part I (5.0) for PS4, PS5, and PS VR2 players, and it was one of our most successful to date. We’ve been planning the changes in Worlds Part II for a long time, and the wait is finally over. Play Video One of the biggest reasons people play No Man’s Sky is for that sense of adventure and discovery, that feeling of flying to a planet, and landing to explore, knowing no one has ever been there before. With Worlds Part II, we added billions of new star systems and trillions of new planets to the universe. This allows us to push the boundaries of our engine and technology without changing the things people love about the game already. If you settled on your home planet with a beautiful base that you lovingly crafted, that is safe – but now there are new worlds to explore with a level of variety no one has seen before. Going to these new systems travelers will notice new terrain, new biomes, new flora, and new fauna. There’s a new terrain system that I’ve been working on for a while now. There are huge mountains to climb, oceans that are kilometers deep to discover, and caverns and canyons at a scale that wasn’t possible before. In these systems you may even find enormous Gas Giants. These huge worlds can be ten times bigger than any other planet you have explored previously. Gas Giants and deep oceans both require high-level technology to explore. Gas storms, deep sea pressure, and anomalies bring new hazards and challenges to No Man’s Sky. Water gameplay has much added depth too, including improvements to our submarine, The Nautilus, as well as improvements to fishing and deep sea diving systems. New ocean tech allows water to react physically to the world around it. Dimples appear when it rains and wake appears as ships fly over the surface, and creatures and players can wade through creating waves. Our lighting system has been completely rewritten. Shadows show more details, sunlight and ambient occlusion are sharper, and sunlight sparkling through leaves and metals looks crisp and beautiful. Starry night skies and wispy clouds reflect in the water of lakes and oceans. A lot of this new technology comes from learnings and hard work on our next big fantasy game, Light No Fire, which is keeping our small team incredibly busy. As well as new solar systems and new technology Worlds Part II brings a lot of new adventures. This update introduces a large strand of new quests and lore connecting up some of the storylines and mysteries we have been building to for a long time. Those who relish unearthing the collective knowledge of the No Man’s Sky universe have a lot to dig into. There is also a whole new expedition to accompany this major update which deliberately serves as a guided tour to some of the best new additions to Worlds Part II. The rewards for completing this awe-inspiring journey are really special too. Not least is a brand new spacecraft which is a cross between a living ship and a jet fighter. It’s pretty wild! The Worlds Part II update is a signal to the PlayStation community that 2025 is going to be a very exciting year for No Man’s Sky. Whether you play on PS5, PS4, or PS VR2, there’s a lot to look forward to from this tiny but still energised team. We’re so thrilled to be able to keep working on this game we all love so much. Our journey continues. View the full article

The Dreadnaught has returned. The fabled Hive ship and Throne World to Oryx himself is once again a threat to humanity. It’s under the shadow of this ominous return that Guardians will begin their adventures when Destiny 2: Heresy, the game’s third Episode and final epilogue of the Light and Darkness Saga, launches on February 4. Today, the Destiny team hosted a livestream featuring an in-depth look at what players can expect from Heresy, including exclusive interviews with developers and live gameplay from the Episode. Today we’re covering some of the highlights of Heresy that were featured in today’s show. For even more, check out the livestream recap here. Play Video A menacing return Orbiting the planet Saturn amidst its massive rings, the Dreadnaught never really left the lore of Destiny, serving both as an ominous reminder of Guardians’ previous conflict with Oryx in The Taken King expansion and, later, as a staging ground for the forces of Xivu Arath. With Heresy, the Hive ship will once again return to the forefront. “What’s significant about the Dreadnaught’s return for Heresy is that it’s going to be changing, and we’re going to be fighting through it in ways we’ve yet to experience,” said Destiny 2 Narrative Architect Nikko Stevens. “The Dreadnaught has reawakened for the first time in almost a decade, spurring the Vanguard and Guardians across the system to take notice. We finally get to see what has become of the Dreadnaught years after Oryx was felled and its halls were left to corrode, without a Navigator.” Into The Nether During Heresy, Guardians take the fight into the Dreadnaught itself in a new activity known as The Nether. With an action-packed mix of exploration, combat, as well as gameplay modifiers and escalating difficulty (not to mention some excellent rewards), The Nether promises to keep players on their toes each time they board. “There is a constant surge of Taken forces and corruptive power spilling from the Dreadnaught in Heresy,” said Stevens. “The outpouring of corruption is like an acerbic current that pushes back against Guardian forces attempting to board the Dreadnaught. This is where The Nether comes in.” With a combination of area patrols, multiple bubbles full of challenging enemies, each culminating in heroic boss fights, and all set in the haunted corridors of a metamorphosed Dreadnaught, The Nether activity will find Guardians besieging the sprawling ship to disable its weaponry and prevent the Taken corruption from spreading. With lessons learned from previous rogue-lite experiments in Destiny 2 such as The Coil from Season of the Wish and Deep Dives from Season of the Deep, Guardians can also look forward to a constantly varied experience. For example, after completing a bubble, the Power level of enemies increase. In addition, the activity introduces a new twist to the combat formula in the form of boons that directly affect gameplay. Three types of boons will be available for players to collect: minor, major, and corrupted. Minor boons offer boosts to stats and will stack upon collection. Major boons are acquired by completing a bubble, and though they won’t stack, they offer gameplay-altering benefits such as building up Static Charge stacks by sprinting, ultimately allowing you to unleash a powerful thunderbolt by firing your weapon. Corrupted boons also offer a significant gameplay boost, but also a downside as well. For example, one corrupted boon increases the damage done to targets while also increasing damage taken from sources. “We’ve also experimented with player modifiers, with increased health pools, no regenerating of health, low ammo drops and revive tokens, and a modification on healing in the sandbox over the course of play,” said Destiny 2 Senior Designer Ryan Harris, adding that build crafting is a key to success in the Nether activity. “Players should look to build their loadouts geared for survivability as the game mode modifiers increase health pools of players significantly while also stopping all health regen.” Alongside the new narrative twists as well as new gear and updates, today’s livestream also introduced the newly announced collaboration between Bungie and Lucasfilm Games to bring Star Wars-inspired gear and accessories to Destiny 2. Available with the launch of Heresy are three new armor ornaments (one per Guardian class), each inspired by the soldiers of the Galactic Empire, in addition to a number of Star Wars-inspired accessories. With three Acts coming this Episode, Heresy still has plenty of fun left in the coming months, with new activities, amazing gear to collect, and much more. Heresy is also just the start of a great 2025 for Destiny 2, so be on the lookout for more! Destiny 2: Heresy launches on February 4. View the full article

In 2025, MLB The Show is celebrating its monumental 20th anniversary, a milestone that honors two decades of baseball history, innovation, and unforgettable memories for baseball fans around the world. To mark this special occasion for San Diego Studio and PlayStation Studios, MLB The Show 25 proudly features not one, nor two, but three cover athletes for the first time ever — Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson. These rising stars join a rich history of legendary cover athletes, symbolizing the future of baseball as we celebrate 20 incredible years of the franchise. Paul Skenes’ journey began in high school and continued through college, where he cemented his status as one of the most talented young pitchers in baseball by winning a national championship before being selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2023 MLB Draft. The following season, Skenes made his MLB debut and became the first player in MLB history to start the All-Star Game just one year after being drafted. He capped off an incredible 2024 season by earning National League Rookie of the Year honors and being named to the All-MLB First Team. His story and skillset align perfectly with Road to the Show, where you can chart your own path to greatness. Elly De La Cruz’s meteoric rise from the minors to the majors perfectly captures the excitement of working up to a big league debut and becoming a star. Since making his Major League debut in 2023 with the Cincinnati Reds, Elly has consistently proven to be one of the most electrifying players on the field. He became one of the youngest players in MLB history to hit for the cycle and is renowned for his blazing speed on the bases and his cannon-like arm, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most promising talents. The 2024 All-Star showcases an impressive five-tool skillset and a dynamic switch-hitting approach — exactly what MLB The Show fans dream of when developing or acquiring their starting shortstop in Franchise mode. Rounding out this triple play of talent is the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year, Gunnar Henderson. Selected 42nd overall in the 2019 MLB Draft, Gunnar quickly ascended through the Orioles’ farm system, making his MLB debut late in the 2022 season. Heading into 2023, he was named the #1 prospect on MLB’s Top 100 list. In his first full season in the majors, Gunnar became a cornerstone of the Orioles’ young core, helping lead the team to its first postseason appearance in seven years. His outstanding performance earned him AL Rookie of the Year honors and a Silver Slugger Award. Gunnar’s star continued to rise in 2024, as he was selected to start in the MLB All-Star Game and compete in the Home Run Derby. His MLB journey resonates deeply with MLB The Show fans who strive to dominate head-to-head competition in their pursuit of greatness on the diamond. Sign up for The Scouting Report View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image For all the fans, make sure to sign up for the MLB The Show Scouting Report to stay updated on all the latest features, updates, and legends coming to MLB The Show 25, while unlocking amazing rewards along the way. Starting in April 2025, subscribers will receive a unique pack every month through December 2025*, packed with incredible in-game rewards. Plus, the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes will return in 2025, with winners selected every month for amazing prizes like Packs, Stubs, clothing, autographed items from Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Paul Skenes, along with even more surprises we can’t wait to reveal. Don’t miss out—sign up today on theshow.com! While you’re there, don’t forget to also set up your MLB The Show account and prepare for Opening Day. MLB The Show 25 allows you to easily move from platform to platform and keep access to your entire inventory of cards**. Head over to https://account.theshow.com/ and create your MLB The Show Account. After creating your MLB The Show account, log in with your platform account and link it to your MLB The Show account. You are all set. MLB The Show 25 launches on March 18, 2025 We are also thrilled to announce that MLB The Show 25 will launch on March 18, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game will not be on platform subscription services in 2025. Early Access begins on March 14, for anyone who purchases the Digital Deluxe Edition. Mark your calendars for a first look at our first Gameplay Trailer, which will be revealed on February 4 at 9:00 AM PST on San Diego Studio and MLB The Show social channels. Look forward to even more weekly feature reveals, including Feature Trailer Deep Dives featuring MLB Network host Robert Flores, and the return of Feature Premieres from the development team at San Diego Studio. Pre-orders for all editions (Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition) will open on February 4 at 6:00 AM PST on theshow.com, platform stores, and participating retailers. For all the latest information on MLB The Show, head over to TheShow.com, sign up for The Scouting Report, and follow our X, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. *Internet connection required. ** Cross-platform progression requires an internet connection, and for each platform, you play on: 1) a copy of the MLB The Show 25 game compatible with your console (other platform versions sold separately); and 2) a platform network account linked to your platform network account linked to your MLB The Show account. View the full article

The incredible response to Tomb Raider I–III Remastered inspired us to go a little deeper for Lara’s next remastered adventure. Thanks to the overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the Tomb Raider community, we’re continuing to enhance the journey for fans with Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered which launches on February 14. This time, we’re introducing exclusive tools and fresh new ways to experience these iconic adventures. In this article, we’ll dive into some of these exciting new additions—features that redefine how you’ll engage with Lara’s world and cement this remastered trilogy as a labor of love for both the developers and the fans. Capture every epic moment Photo Mode is back, and it’s better than ever! Building on the beloved features from the previous trilogy, you’ll still have countless poses to strike and weapons to outfit Lara Croft. This collection features all the Photo Mode resources from the first collection + a slew of new ones for players to discover! Introducing the Flyby Camera Maker One of the most exciting additions to Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered is the Flyby Camera Maker, a tool that empowers players to create their own dynamic, cinematic shots. This feature lets you map out a moving camera path through any scene, opening a world of creative possibilities. Take a look at this video showcasing the new Flyby Camera Maker in action: Play Video As you can see, this tool is incredibly easy to use. Simply place up to 20 cameras along a path wherever you like. Fine-tune your shots by scrolling through your placed camera points and adjust various settings like; Roll, Field-of-View, Zoom, and movement speed. Hit the play button—it’s that easy! It doesn’t stop there—Lara Croft herself can take center stage. Using Photo Mode, you can position her within your custom shot, choosing her stance, expression, weapons, and outfit to match the mood and style of the moment. This tool isn’t just for cinematic enthusiasts—it’s for anyone who’s ever wanted to see the world of Tomb Raider through a filmmaker’s lens. We’ve been blown away by the vast amount of Photo-Mode creations that the community has shared across the internet, and this is our way of adding onto that. We want to see what you make, so keep on sharing your creations with the community. Ammo counter Another new feature designed to enhance your overall gameplay experience! Now, you’ll have a sleek, on-screen display showing the remaining ammo you have for each weapon in your arsenal, ensuring you’re always ready for the next encounter. If you’re managing resources during an intense boss fight or planning your next move, we hope that the Ammo Counter will keep you sharp and in control. Cutscene skipper We fully realize that this fan-base is very passionate about playing, and playing, and playing these games over and over again. Thus, we wanted to make it a little easier to get through the chit-chat and jump back into the action – totally up to the player’s choice though, of course! If you want to re-watch that cutscene for the 5th time, more power to you! Maybe you’ll unlock some kind of achievement for that…maybe not. Either way, we hope you enjoy having options! New animations Lara Croft’s adventures have always been defined by her agility, elegance, and grace, so in Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, we’ve introduced extra animations that we hope will breathe fresh life into your gameplay experience! Slide To Run: Continue running after reaching the end of a slope, simply push forwards at the end of a slope. This works with both Tank and Modern control schemes and is toggleable in the Options menu. This was an unused animation from the original games that we’ve restored for the remaster! Hang on a ledge (behind): Press the Action (for tank) or secondary (for Modern) button when close to a ledge behind Lara and she will safely step down to it. Hang on a ledge (front): While walking, press the Action (for tank) or secondary (for Modern) button close to a ledge in front of Lara and she will safely step down to it. Turn around in place: While walking, press the Roll button while Lara is stopped to make her turn in place. This is for Modern controls only! Classic cheat codes return Fans of the original games will be thrilled to know that the classic cheat codes are making their return in Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered! Whether it’s infinite ammo, skipping levels, or other nostalgic tricks, every cheat from the original releases will work just as you remember. And if your memory needs a little jog, don’t worry—Aspyr’s support site will have a full list of cheat codes available closer to launch. Time to relive those iconic moments with a little extra flair. An invitation to revisit and rediscover With a rich legacy spanning decades, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is more than a collection—it’s an invitation to rediscover the magic of Lara Croft’s formative adventures and share them with a new generation of players. Where will your adventure take you? Pre-order Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered today on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and lock-in your Valentine’s Day plans for February 14. View the full article