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It’s been such a thrilling time for us here at Naughty Dog, especially as we’ve welcomed so many old and new fans of The Last of Us into the franchise. To celebrate all of your support, we have a surprise in the form of a free update hitting The Last of Us Part II Remastered today! Available for players as part of a downloadable update today, we’ve introduced a new way to play the story of The Last of Us Part II like never before – chronologically. Those who have already played will know its story is told non-linearly, as Ellie and Abby’s motivations, realizations, and emotional stakes unfold across myriad flashbacks and present-day storylines. While this structure is very intentional and core to how our studio wanted Part II’s themes and narrative beats to impact players, we always wondered what it would be like to experience this story chronologically. And now finally, we can answer that question. Through the new Chronological mode, we believe players will gain even deeper insight into Part II’s narrative. Players will be able to see how Ellie being gifted a guitar flows so neatly into her learning to play, for example, while the journey through Seattle will showcase the fascinating parallels between Ellie and Abby’s crisscrossing journeys. You’ll see just how close they come into running into each other, how their actions impact each other, and more. It was no small feat to bring The Last of Us Part II’s story chronologically together, given that Part II’s story is so meticulously put together. We’re grateful to the developers both at Naughty Dog and our partners at Nixxes to make the Chronological mode as smooth as possible. And while we of course recommend players still new to the game to play through Part II’s story as was originally developed, the team’s hard work has paid off with a fascinating new way to enjoy this chapter. And we also wanted to reward players for jumping into this new, transformative approach to our story. In addition to new trophies tied to completing the narrative experience in chronological order, doing so will also unlock two new, perhaps surprisingly familiar skins… View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Yes, that’s right, play as Joel dressed as Nathan Drake and Tommy as Sam Drake in No Return. Particularly as we celebrate Naughty Dog’s 40th anniversary this year, we love getting the chance to spotlight and share in the history of our studio that we love as much as we know you do. These skins will be unlocked for completing the narrative in Chronological, and will be usable in No Return, Part II Remastered’s thrilling roguelike survival mode. A new update for The Last of Us Part II Remastered is available today on both PS5 (via Patch 2.1.0*) and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store (via Patch 1.5**), bringing with it the Chronological mode, as well as a host of additional bug fixes and performance improvements. We here at Naughty Dog are so grateful for all the love and support we’ve seen from The Last of Us fans these last few months. From the launch of The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PC, to The Last of Us Complete on PlayStation 5, to seeing your weekly reactions to season 2 of the television series, it’s been such a pleasure to celebrate this moment with you. *Account for PlayStation Network and internet connection required. *Internet connection required. View the full article

We are less than 100 days away from the launch of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5 on October 2! This week, we can’t wait to give you your best look yet at what to expect with a State of Play gameplay deep dive streaming on July 10. Play Video The Ghost of Yōtei State of Play gameplay deep dive was announced during last month’s State of Play. Our State of Play features nearly 20 minutes of Ghost of Yōtei gameplay hosted by Sucker Punch’s Creative Directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Beyond sharing more about Atsu’s quest for vengeance, we’re excited to show off her new weapons, new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes, and much more. The Ghost of Yōtei State of Play gameplay deep dive will stream on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels on July 10 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST / 11pm CEST. View the full article

ILL made quite the splash — or rather, splatter — when the trailer dropped at Summer Game Fest 2025. We saw a first-person horror game packed with guts, frenetic combat, and some heinously grotesque creatures — and we loved every disturbing little detail. So what kind of twisted minds can make a game like ILL? Ones well-versed in the horror genre. The developers at Team Clout have plenty of experience with horror, including working on several well-known TV and film projects (e.g. Longlegs, V/H/S/Beyond, It: Welcome to Derry), and they’re eager to bring their brand of terror to a new medium. We asked Team Clout founders and incredible artists Maxim Verehin and Oleg Vdovenko to let us pick their brains about ILL. The unique horror of ILL As Verehin tells us, ILL is “A story-driven action-horror game with visceral visuals, gruesome moments, interesting inspiration, exploration, and wild ideas — a good mix of survival horror elements and first-person 3D action. We’re working to balance the parts where players are s***ting their pants from fright with parts where players are screaming because they’re enjoying the intense action, shooting mechanics, and dismemberment.” Much of the details around the game’s story — which involves a mysterious fort in an Eastern European-like setting overrun by monstrosities — have been kept secret so far. While Verehin intends to keep it that way, he does share some information when we ask. “ILL’s focus is on the personal story of the main protagonist. His story is deeply interconnected with what is happening in the world. Broadly speaking, the world will feel isolated and hopeless. We want players to feel how dark the mood is. I hope the audience will sympathize with the main character and his personal motivations.” “We want ILL to make you feel like the horror is physically happening to you. Not just psychological tension or scripted scares, but a kind of grounded, body-level discomfort. The main thing that sets us apart is how we combine hyperrealistic body horror with a reactive, tactile world. Enemies don’t just die – they suffer, adapt, mutate. Your actions leave a mark, and the world responds.” – Max Verehin, Game Director & Co-founder, Team Clout Play Video Why the name “ILL?” Clearly, a lot of thought and care has gone into the game’s details, and the team wants to keep secrets to heighten the player experience. But we had to know: what’s behind the game’s name? “We really wanted a short, striking name that when you write it, it looks like a logo. The word represents something horrible, something sick, something cursed. Also, it reflects the monsters — I’m not gonna spoil our monsters’ origins, but there’s going to be a cool interconnection between the name and the story of the game.” Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Designing the monsters of ILL The creature designs by Oleg and Verehin have been getting plenty of attention. The pair have a shared background in concept art, and their twisted artistic sensibility has created a game filled with nightmarish encounters. What’s the inspiration behind the creatures of ILL? “Mostly old horror films from the 1970s to the 1990s,” says Oleg. “Everything was done with practical effects and quality animatronics. The imperfections were hidden with smart lighting and strong direction.” Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. “In games,” says Verehin regarding early ILL inspirations, “it’s Half-Life 2, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil series – titles where the world felt alive and dangerous, where the horror wasn’t just visual but systemic. We were especially drawn to that feeling of being trapped somewhere real, reacting moment to moment with limited resources. From the beginning, we wanted to build something that felt grounded but deeply disturbing, an experience that doesn’t just scare you, but unsettles you long after you’ve put the controller down. Verehin elaborated on the monster design process. “We don’t have a set process for creating a new monster. Sometimes you have a concept drawing and say, ‘how can I make this concept art a playable character in the game?’ Sometimes you see a video online featuring a scary concept. ‘Can I make a monster like that?’ It sounds ridiculous, but sometimes it works. It’s inspiration that you got from your life experience.” “You also have to consider the monsters from a gameplay standpoint. They have to be fun to fight. There’s a trial and error process. Some designs were rejected because they didn’t work in the game.” The assorted nasties of ILL are more than just ugly faces, however — their uncanny animation adds to the visceral discomfort of looking at them. “We’ve had big help from the team of Mundfish in setting up our animation department.We have a lot of experience doing animation, like making our own short horror animations that taught us how movement should work in order to scare you,” Verehin explains. “We’ll have, for example, a monster that moves normally at first, but we’ll try and tweak it in ways to make it more unique and horrifying.” He shared a funny development story to illustrate. “28 seconds into the Official Trailer, this monster bends over. This is how Team Clout’s Art Director, Alexey Mikhailov, bent over for fun at one of the mockup sessions. The team found it really creepy, and they decided to include it in the game!” Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. Oleg mentions that the animation was challenging at first, “especially when working at 60 frames per second. Compared to 30 FPS, animations can feel less cinematic. But over time, I got used to it—and now I actually like the feel of it.” What to expect from ILL gameplay How about the gameplay? Verehin explains: “You explore, you use resources, you find and upgrade weapons. You can use your resources to craft and update weapons. You’ll need to manage your inventory, of course, because resources are limited. There will be intense encounters — sometimes with single enemies, sometimes a small group, and cool moments when you fight waves of enemies and bosses.” There will also be environmental puzzles and interactions. “For example, if you fix the electricity in the area, the environment changes — things might become dark somewhere else. We want the setting to feel believable and realistic.” What are some of the weapons we’ll be using? “A shotgun, an AK- 47–there was like this revolver gun, a sniper rifle, all the standard things — and, not to spoil, but there will be fun, crafty weapons — and a lot of melee weapons as well.” Overall, what do the developers at Team Clout hope players take away from ILL? “We want players to tell each other, ‘Do you know about this game? This crazy thing happened!’ The other person would say, “Okay, but this happened in my playthrough!’ We’re making our game enjoyable for different people–not only horror fans, but also players who want to experience good storytelling and cool action.” ILL is in development for PlayStation 5, with release information to follow. View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Kristen and I are back this week to discuss the adventures of making deliveries in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the range of emotions kindled by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and some of our favorite PlayStation merch. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: EA Sports College Football 26 | PS5 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 | PS5, PS4 Patapon 1 + 2 Replay | PS5 Full Metal Schoolgirl announcement — D3Publisher’s new action game, featuring cyborgs taking on an evil corporation. Coming to PS5 on October 23 Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition announced — It comes with a Ghost mask, sash, tsuba, papercraft ginkgo tree, art cards, and Zeni Hajiki coin game and pouch, along with some digital items to use in-game. 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 O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article

Last week, we asked you to connect in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and share moments from Sam’s new journey using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: ​​ Dande_Lion55 shares a detailed close portrait of Sam. darkalienstar shares a zoomed out shot of Sam atop a mountain, with a massive moon cresting. calisarah1998 share Sam and Lou balanced on a rock overlooking the landscape. F1Str4nd shares Sam fighting off being overtaken by BTs. Milz_VP shares Sam crossing water by walking across a ladder Boargs shares Sam riding up to a Plate Gate. 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: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – Traversal SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 9, 2025 Next week, we’re travelling through the world of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Share moments walking, driving, riding, and ziplining using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. June saw PS5 players connecting the world in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and connecting on the pitch in Rematch. Skydance’s Behemoth topped the PS VR2 charts in both the US and EU, and Splitgate 2 debuted at number one in the US for free-to-play. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHREMATCHGrand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS FC 25ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNGrand Theft Auto VREMATCHDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHForza Horizon 5Forza Horizon 5Call of Duty: Black Ops 6ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGNEA SPORTS FC 25F1 25MinecraftMinecraftClair Obscur: Expedition 33Clair Obscur: Expedition 33MLB The Show 25Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the MimicResident Evil VillageDELTARUNECyberpunk 2077Resident Evil VillageIt Takes TwoThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntMortal Kombat 1Split FictionPhasmophobiaThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredNBA 2K25Lies of PRooftops & Alleys: The Parkour GameRooftops & Alleys: The Parkour GameCyberpunk 2077Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the MimicMortal Kombat 11Phasmophobia *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEUSTAR WARS Battlefront IISTAR WARS Battlefront IIRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Grand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS FC 25Gang BeastsGrand Theft Auto VBatman: Arkham KnightThe ForestMinecraftMinecraftCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIBatman: Arkham KnightStardew ValleyGang BeastsThe ForestNeed for Speed HeatDying LightKingdom Come: DeliveranceResident Evil 6Mafia: TrilogyRESIDENT EVIL 5FirewatchMortal Kombat XGod of WarEA SPORTS FC 25Dying LightGod of WarSekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year EditionInjustice 2Mortal Kombat XSekiro: Shadows Die Twice – Game of the Year EditionResident Evil 6Need for Speed HeatCall of Duty: Modern WarfareCall of Duty: Black Ops 6RESIDENT EVIL 5Mafia III: Definitive EditionCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUSkydance’s BEHEMOTHSkydance’s BEHEMOTHBeat SaberThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 1The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 1Beat SaberAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAlien: Rogue Incursion VRAmong Us 3D: VRMetro AwakeningGhosts of TaborAmong Us 3D: VRMetro AwakeningThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: RetributionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionSynth RidersHorizon Call of the MountainThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: RetributionArizona Sunshine 2 *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUSplitgate 2FortniteFortniteTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege XTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege XRobloxRobloxSplitgate 2Maximum FootballRocket LeagueCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueeFootballMarvel RivalsAsphalt Legends UniteFall GuysDestiny 2Asphalt Legends UniteFall Guys View the full article

Last month, we battled many forms and shapes of the supernatural to connect and escape. Some big new releases included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, FBC: Firebreak, and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic. 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

Full Metal Schoolgirl is an exhilarating action-shooting game in which machine girls, armed and mechanized from head to toe, storm a giant exploitative corporation and wreak havoc with non-stop shooting and slashing. Two cyborg high school girls rise up to destroy Meternal Jobz, an evil corporation that rules over Japan in a not-so-distant future. The game releases on October 23. Play Video The player becomes stronger through trial and error The battle takes place in a 100-story skyscraper. Standing in your way are the working dead, corporate slaves who have been turned into cyborgs and forced to continue working even after their death. The floor layout and security systems, including traps, change every time you attempt to advance, so you’ll have to go through tons of trial and error as you make your way to the top floor. 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 The machine girl can instantly transform her arms into weapons and wield them with ease. She gradually becomes stronger as she acquires more powerful weapons and modification programs (MODs). She can use firearms such as Gatling guns and shotguns, or melee weapons such as chainsaws and blades. Choose the right weapons according to the situation. If you get a game over, you’ll lose your weapons and equipment and will have to start over from the first floor. However, you can use the materials and rewards you obtained from defeating enemies, as well as the money you earn from your livestream(?!), to perform enhancement modifications and improve the basic performance of your Machine Girl. There are over 100 types of weapons and equipment. Power up your machine girl and player skill to destroy the president who awaits you on the top floor. “You there! Have you ever wanted to become a machine? Have you ever wanted to be reborn as a cute, lively girl? Have you ever wanted to become a famous streamer and make money? Have you ever been dissatisfied with your company and wanted to cause a ruckus at the office or factory? I’m sure you have, right? Full Metal Schoolgirl will make all your wishes come true. A huge exploitative corporation doesn’t give its employees days off and forces them to work even after they die. The only ones who can save them are the machine girls, fully armed from head to toe. This intense game takes place in the skyscraper of an evil corporation, where you engage in close -quarters combat in confined spaces. Fire guns, slice enemies into pieces with chainsaws, and destroy everything in sight. Fulfill your desires and relieve stress—that’s Full Metal Schoolgirl.” – Nobuyuki Okajima, Producer, Full Metal Schoolgirl A wardrobe of cosmetic DLC options Pre-orders for the digital version will begin on the PlayStation Store tomorrow. There will also be a Deluxe Edition, which includes the main game as well as various DLCs such as costumes and accessories for the characters. Additionally, the early purchase bonuses will include Akemi Costume: Saki’s Battle Suit from OneeChanbara Origin and Ryoko Costume: Aya’s Battle Suit from OneeChanbara Origin (Deluxe Edition only). If you preorder at least one day before the release date, you will also receive the accessory Furball in 3 Color Varieties and “Now I’m Pissed Cat” in 3 Color Varieties (Deluxe Edition only). PlayStation Plus members also get a 10% discount. Full Metal Schoolgirl is scheduled to be released on October 23. Please look forward to new information in the future. View the full article

Last week, we asked you to share maximalist moments from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: JarrinWasHere shares Jesse from Control standing in a sea of yellow sticky notes. call_me_xavii shares the humans of Humanity all bunched together JULY_AA_0510 went all out with the sticker pack for Cyberpunk 2077. secondcapture shares a giant finger-shaped building in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Fabricioevm shares the massive landscape of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a mountain-sized Nevron in the distance AkiraAoyama_VP shares an onslaught of rats from A Plague Tale: Requiem 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: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on July 2, 2025 Next week, deliver shares as you trek through Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Share moments from Sam’s latest journey using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

New monsters, features, and more arrive in the Forbidden Lands with Free Title Update 2, dropping in Monster Hunter Wilds on June 30! Watch the latest trailer for a look at what awaits you. Play Video Monster Hunter Wilds – Free Title Update 2 In addition to what’s featured in the trailer, Free Title Update 2 will also feature improvements and adjustments to various aspects of the game. Make sure to check the official Monster Hunter Wilds website for a new Director’s Letter from Game Director Yuya Tokuda coming soon, for a deeper dive into what’s coming in addition to the core new monsters and features. ● The Leviathan, Lagiacrus, emerges at last 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 The long-awaited Leviathan, Lagiacrus, has finally appeared in Monster Hunter Wilds! Floating at the top of the aquatic food chain, Lagiacrus is a master of the sea, boiling the surrounding water by emitting powerful currents of electricity. New missions to hunt Lagiacrus will become available for hunters at Hunter Rank 31 or above, and after clearing the “A World Turned Upside Down” main mission, and the “Forest Doshaguma” side mission. While you’ll fight Lagiacrus primarily on land, your hunt against this formidable foe can also take you deep underwater for a special encounter, where it feels most at home. During the underwater portion of the hunt, hunters won’t be able to use their weapons freely, but there are still ways to fight back and turn the tide of battle. Stay alert for your opportunities! Hunt Lagiacrus to obtain materials for new hunter and Palico armor! As usual, these sets can be used as layered armor as well. ● The Flying Wyvern, Seregios, strikes 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 Shining golden bright, the flying wyvern, Seregios, swoops into the Forbidden Lands with Free Title Update 2! Seregios is a highly mobile aerial monster that fires sharp bladescales, inflicting bleeding status on hunters. Keep an eye on your health and bring along rations and well-done steak when hunting this monster. Missions to hunt Seregios are available for hunters at HR 31 or above that have cleared the “A World Turned Upside Down” main mission. New hunter and Palico armor forged from Seregios materials awaits you! For hunters looking for a greater challenge, 8★ Tempered Lagiacrus and Seregios will begin appearing for hunters at HR 41 or higher, after completing their initial missions. Best of luck against these powerful monsters! Hunt in style with layered weapons With Free Title Update 2, hunters will be able to use Layered Weapons, which lets you use the look of any weapon, while keeping the stats and abilities of another. To unlock a weapon design as a Layered Weapon option, you’ll need to craft the final weapon in that weapon’s upgrade tree. Artian Weapons can be used as layered weapons by fully reinforcing a Rarity 8 Artian weapon. For weapons that change in appearance when upgraded, you’ll also have the option to use their pre-upgrade designs as well! You can also craft layered Palico weapons by forging their high-rank weapons. We hope this feature encourages you to delve deeper into crafting the powerful Artian Weapon you’ve been looking for, all while keeping the appearance of your favorite weapon. New optional features Change your choice of handler accompanying you in the field to Eric after completing the Lagiacrus mission in Free Title Update 2! You can always switch back to Alma too, but it doesn’t hurt to give our trusty handler a break from time to time. A new Support Hunter joins the fray Mina, a support hunter who wields a Sword & Shield, joins the hunt. With Free Title Update 2, you’ll be able to choose which support hunters can join you on quests. Photo Mode Improvements Snap even more creative photos of your hunts with some new options, including an Effects tab to adjust brightness and filter effects, and a Character Display tab to toggle off your Handler, Palico, Seikret, and more. Celebrate summer with the Festival of Accord: Flamefete seasonal event 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 View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The next seasonal event in Monster Hunter Wilds, the Festival of Accord: Flamefete, will take place in the Grand Hub from July 23 to August 6! Cool off with this summer themed celebration, where you can obtain new armor, gestures, and pop-up camp decorations for a limited time. You’ll also be able to eat special seasonal event meals and enjoy the fun of summer as the Grand Hub and all it’s members will be dressed to mark the occasion. Arch-Tempered Uth Duna slams down starting July 30 Take on an even more powerful version of Uth Duna when Arch-Tempered Uth Duna arrives as an Event Quest and Free Challenge Quest from July 30 to August 20! Take on and defeat the challenging apex of the Scarlet Forest to obtain materials for crafting the new Uth Duna γ hunter armor set and the Felyne Uth Duna γ Palico armor set. Be sure you’re at least HR 50 or above to take on this quest. We’ve also got plenty of new Event Quests on the way in the weeks ahead, including some where you can earn new special equipment, quests to obtain more armor spheres, and challenge quests against Mizutsune. Be sure to keep checking back each week to see what’s new! A special collaboration with Fender Monster Hunter Wilds is collaborating with world-renowned guitar brand Fender®! From August 27 to September 24, a special Event Quest will be available to earn a collaboration gesture that lets you rock out with the Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster®. In celebration of Monster Hunter’s 20th anniversary, the globally released Monster Hunter Rathalos Telecaster® collaboration guitar is making its way into the game! Be sure to experience it both in-game and in real life! A new round of cosmetic DLC arrives 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 Express your style with additional DLC, including four free dance gestures. Paid cosmetic DLC, such as gestures, stickers, pendants, and more will also be available. If you’ve purchased the Premium Deluxe Edition of Monster Hunter Wilds or the Cosmetic DLC Pass, Cosmetic DLC Pack 2 and other additional items will be available to download when Free Title Update 2 releases. Free Title Update roadmap We hope you’re excited to dive into all the content coming with Free Title Update 2! We’ll continue to release updates, with Free Title Update 3 coming at the end of September. Stay tuned for more details to come. Happy Hunting! View the full article

When you first heard the announcement of Resident Evil Requiem, were the hairs on your arm suddenly standing up on end a sign of excitement, fear… or a little bit of both? Either way, there’s no denying that a new entry to this classic survival horror series always gets the blood pumping. Producer Masato Kumazawa got us a little more under the flesh of what we can expect when we head back to the broken and bleeding shell of Raccoon City… Play Video PlayStation Blog: What does “Requiem” infer about the game’s story? Masato Kumazawa: There are many layers to the title: a requiem for the protagonist, – Grace Ashcroft, – grappling with the loss of her mother eight years ago, and a requiem for all of the people who were caught up in the Raccoon City incident, to name but just a few examples. But once you complete the game, I believe you’ll find even more levels of meaning for the subtitle. “When creating a story set in the ruins of Raccoon City, we felt it was fitting to have a character with a personal connection to the city itself.” What made you want to bring back the Ashcroft family from the Resident Evil Outbreak series, and how does Grace’s inexperience factor into the player’s journey? When creating a story set in the ruins of Raccoon City, we felt it was fitting to have a character with a personal connection to the city itself. In this title, which aims to focus on horror, we introduce Grace as a new, relatable protagonist, who is unlike previous protagonists Leon or Chris. By making Grace someone who reflects the player’s own vulnerability, we believe players will enjoy a gameplay experience filled with tension and immersion. When walking alone down a dark hallway, her breathing becomes erratic; when an enemy suddenly appears, she jumps in fright. Grace is a character with a low tolerance for fear, but she grows throughout the story and eventually begins to confront various horrors with courage. By the time players finish the game, we’re confident everyone will have come to love her! Play Video “With Resident Evil Requiem we wanted to return to a story that continues the overarching narrative rooted in Raccoon City and the secret machinations of the Umbrella Corporation” We clearly see the ruins of Raccoon City and Raccoon City Police Department in the reveal trailer. Why return to this iconic setting? In recent mainline titles like Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village, the series has explored the broader world of the Resident Evil universe by focusing on incidents involving the Winters family. With Resident Evil Requiem, however, we wanted to return to a story that continues the overarching narrative rooted in Raccoon City and the secret machinations of the Umbrella Corporation. As the series celebrates its 30th anniversary, we believe Raccoon City is the most fitting setting. Was Village’s post-launch third-person perspective DLC a test for allowing both first and third-person perspectives? Why was that an important option to give to players? The third-person mode added to Resident Evil Village was created simply in response to fan requests and was not intended as a prototype. Our analysis of recent gameplay trends in the series revealed that many players tend to engage with either first-person or third-person titles exclusively. With that in mind, we’ve included both perspectives in RE9, driven by the desire for all Resident Evil fans to enjoy the latest installment. 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 What are the challenges in developing the game to be played so smoothly in both first and third-person at any time? In modern 3D-rendered games some may think that changing the perspective is a simple task. However, in the survival horror genre, where delicate adjustments are made to evoke fear in the player, there are significant differences between first-person and third-person perspectives. These differences affect not only character models and animations, but also fine-tuned balance, UI, sound design, and more. It’s essentially like developing two separate games in parallel. “Fear is something players tend to grow accustomed to over time, but with this title we’ve been more conscious than ever about maintaining a sense of tension throughout the experience.” What would you say are the philosophy and themes of Resident Evil RequiemRE9 in comparison to previous games? The concept of the game is “‘addictive fear”’ – the sense of experiencing something terrifying, but you can’t help wanting to know what happens next; you’re compelled to keep going. Fear is something players tend to grow accustomed to over time, but with this title we’ve been more conscious than ever about maintaining a sense of tension throughout the experience. The reason behind this concept is that recent entries in the series, such as Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4, while still horror titles, leaned heavily into action. With the latest installment we wanted to return to a game that puts a strong focus on horror. Are there any notable graphical improvements you’d pinpoint in the trailer that really highlight improvements through increased familiarity with the RE Engine? The RE Engine, which has powered many titles, continues to evolve. In the trailer you’ll notice many details expressed through the visuals, such as sweat trickling down Grace’s skin, the delicate texture of her hair, and the subtle trembling of her lips, showing her anxiety and tension. View the full article

Greetings, scientists! July 22 fast approaches, a date which was forecast by our analysts and tested again and again deep in the labs of our facility! That’s right, we’ve been working on Abiotic Factor, a one-of-a kind co-op adventure. Go it alone or with up to 5 friends as enthusiastic eggheads trapped in a secret underground research and containment facility following an invasion by militant crusaders bent on bringing their science to an unceremonious halt. Use brains – not brawn – to survive, inventing and hacking your way sector by sector, inter-dimensional portal by inter-dimensional portal, to finally – hopefully – escape. Play Video Your first day When you start your first day at the GATE Cascade Research Facility, it’s bedlam in the laboratories. Starting in the quaint Office Sector, it’s up to you and your friends to take matters into your own hands, quite literally. Take care of your basic needs, from raiding vending machines and sleeping on couches to preparing meals from alien meats and breaking into the executive restroom on the coveted third floor… And that’s if the hazardous radiation spills don’t get you first. Build yourself a home inside the sprawling facility, a base or shelter using whatever you can scrap together! Stay cozy and stay safe amidst the scenic vistas of vacant cubicles and machinations of science and paranormal alike. Whether it’s adding an office water cooler to your living room, an advanced power system to keep everything running, or a dozen laser turrets to fend off foes, there’s always something more to invent, build, discover, and explore. Craft the equipment you need to combat a huge range of enemies from this world and a dozen other anteverses. Use destroyed computer parts, salvaged office equipment, alien artifacts and things your tiny human brain can barely comprehend – but it won’t stop you from trying. What are you, a coward? No, you’re a scientist. When you’re not fighting anomalous entities, you’re farming your hydroponics. When you’re not farming, you’re cooking up that meat just right or sitting around a makeshift heater with your pals… or trying to steal an abandoned forklift. As you scour the halls you may find yourself fighting for your life, but instead of fleeing like the scrawny egghead you might feel you are deep down inside, use that big wrinkly brain and science your way through enemy encounters to gain the upper hand, because if there’s one thing you have that they don’t, it’s the power of science at your very fingertips, right next to your calculator wristwatch. Upgrade your weapons at the Enhancement Bench and take a sip of coffee for a job well done. Traveling with friends? Take on the team role that suits you, whether it’s forager, fighter, chef, builder or explorer, there’s a dozen ways to play Abiotic Factor – and a dozen more that you might just invent along the way. Just don’t forget to stay hydrated, okay? A vast labyrinth The GATE Cascade Research Facility is an immense and interconnected underground world. Open up its bizarre secrets and anomalous wonders, chamber by chamber. Create shortcuts and explore every nook and cranny – we have both. Do this all while building up an ever-expanding bag of tricks to deal with the uncanny challenges that each new sector brings, and meet other scientific experts along the way who may help – or hinder – as you strive for ultimate survival. You’ll soon realize that the adventure goes far beyond the facility – to a myriad of strange worlds and distant, supernatural realms unlocked by science and other forces yet unknown to us mere clipboard-clutching mortals. The science must continue Whether you’re tackling your challenges as a mad scientist, or act as a more reserved researcher, through trial and error, you can survive. Just be sure to bring your favorite labcoat – and maybe a few colleagues as well. However you do it, you can discover the wonders, trials, and the triumph of Abiotic Factor on July 22, Day 1 as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. We’ll see you soon in the GATE Cascade Research Facility. Onwards, to science! View the full article

PlayStation Plus is celebrating its 15-year anniversary later this month, and it’s amazing to see how much the service has evolved since it first launched on June 29, 2010. From all of us at Sony Interactive Entertainment, we want to send out a huge thank you to all our fans for your support throughout these years. We hope you can join us for a number of celebratory activities we have planned this summer to commemorate this incredible milestone. But first, here are the July Monthly Games for PlayStation Plus members available July 1 until August 4. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Diablo IV | PS5, PS4 Diablo IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends (2 player local or up to 4 players online), meeting memorable characters throughout a beautifully dark open world and a gripping story. Dive into an expansive End Game where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle larger-than-life World Bosses, unlock robust character and loot customization, and uncover tons more action-packed activities to explore with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The King of Fighters XV | PS5, PS4 Since its debut in 1994, the KoF fighting game series has featured iconic characters and a unique battle system. Now the most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin! Inheriting the series’ traditional 3-on-3 team battle setup, KoF XV features 39 characters (mixing classic fighters, revived combatants and new warriors), a new combat system and rollback netcode to reduce lag in online matches. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play. The PlayStation Plus launch also includes the “Classic Leona” DLC costume, letting you change Leona’s costume to her KoF ‘96 look. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Jusant | PS5 Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game and a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths, and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilization. Master your climbing tools and watch your stamina meter to successfully navigate this mysterious and changing tower. As you go higher and hone your skills, you’ll have to figure out how best to use the tools at your disposal to get to where you want to go. Explore alternative paths to find clues about what happened here. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Celebrations Throughout this summer we’ll be running a series of activities with many moments to celebrate the 15th anniversary. This month we’re starting off with the following: · Let’s Wrestle! – starting today, PS Plus Deluxe members can jump into a Game Trial of WWE 2K25. Launched in March this year, the latest game in 2K’s incredible wrestling franchise is one of the best yet. So, dive into the action and experience the thrill of playing as your favorite wrestler right now! · Monster Hunter Wilds – another exciting Game Trial opportunity for PS Plus Deluxe members. The ultimate hunting experience awaits in Monster Hunter Wilds – available from June 30. · PlayStation Store Exclusive Offer Weekend – this coming weekend (June 27 – 29), we’ll be offering PlayStation Plus members the opportunity to grab exclusive savings on must-play titles such as Sniper Elite: Resistance, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII and Star Wars Outlaws. · PlayStation Tournaments – starting this Saturday (June 28), we’ll be hosting a special PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Cup tournament. Players will get the opportunity to compete in popular titles like EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, Tekken 8, and more for a chance to win prizes including in-game virtual currency, and an exclusive PSN avatar. Access the Tournament through custom tournament cards or the in-game menu, choose your competition, and prepare to showcase your skills in exciting 1v1 matchups.* · Online Multiplayer Weekend – we’ll have an Online Multiplayer weekend this Saturday and Sunday (June 28 at 12:01am to June 29 at 11:59pm local time) where all players can join online multiplayer matches with no PlayStation Plus membership required. Visit the PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Hub for more information: https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/whats-new/ In the last 15 years we have been focused on providing access to quality game experiences through PlayStation Plus, along with key benefits such as exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, online multiplayer access and more. Since the launch of our Monthly Games benefit (previously known as Instant Game Collection), more than 500 monthly games have been offered. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Deluxe members also launched three years ago with the reintroduction of PlayStation Plus. Some of the recent top games played based on playtime hours (April 1- May 28, 2025) include Ghost of Tsushima, God of War Ragnarök, Grand Theft Auto V, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and The Last of Us Part I. Thank you again for coming on our PlayStation Plus journey. There’s plenty more to look forward to, including many more great games to come. *Active PS Plus membership required. Must be at least 18+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply View the full article

Players can soon join Sam on the next chapter of his journey when Death Stranding 2: On the Beach arrives on PlayStation 5 consoles on June 26. We recently had a chance to speak with key members of the game’s development team: Yoji Shinkawa (Art Director, Character & Mech Design), Hiroaki Yoshiike (Lead Level Designer), Takayuki Uchida (Technical Art Director, Lead Environment Artist), and Akio Sakamoto (Chief Technology Officer, Technical Director). They gave us insights into their inspiration behind Sam’s next journey and how they brought their ideas to life. More intuitive, satisfying, and grittier combat PlayStation Blog: Were there any key takeaways from using the Decima Engine (a game engine developed by Guerrilla Games) in the first Death Stranding, and did any of those learnings impact the development of the sequel? Sakamoto: When developing the first game, our hands were full trying to master the various features of the engine, partly because it was our first time using Decima, and partly because our highest priority was to release a game as quickly as possible. However, with Death Stranding 2, we kicked off development with a better grasp on the engine, so we were able to leverage its features and make improvements that served our purpose better. Death Stranding 2 was tailored for PS5. How have the graphics evolved, and are there any visual enhancements that were only possible thanks to the power of PlayStation 5 Pro? Uchida: We implemented a new day/night cycle in the open world. This achieves more realistic transitions between the time of day and introduces new dynamics that weren’t present in the previous title. The scenery and atmosphere now change depending on the time of day, so exploration is also more compelling and exciting. For the base PS5’s Performance Mode, we stabilized the framerate by switching the LOD (Level of Detail) earlier to reduce geometry and adjust the resolution dynamically. On PS5 Pro, players can enjoy a higher resolution that is closer in quality to Resolution Mode, while maintaining 60fps gameplay. Combat has been enhanced significantly. What principles guided you when implementing some of the changes? Yoshiike: We focused on making the combat more intuitive, satisfying, and grittier than the predecessor. The previous game required players to switch bullets based on enemy type, which was important to us as part of world-building, but we removed that complexity in Death Stranding 2. We also fine-tuned certain elements, like improving the gunplay to feel snappier and adding slo-mo effects during combat so it’s easier and more satisfying to chain attacks. Sam is a porter, so rather than focusing on stylish moves, we emphasized action that felt more grounded and relied on Sam’s physical capabilities. ​​ Are there any conversations you had with Kojima-san that stand out? Uchida: One day early in development, a casual hallway conversation turned into a full-blown brainstorming session. Kojima-san joined the conversation mid-way, and the atmosphere instantly shifted. He came up with so many incredible ideas at lightning speed, and I was completely awestruck. Kojima-san’s ability to think outside the box and his dedication to the creative process inspired me to stay focused and committed as well. More authentic emotions realized by 4D scanning technology Characters in Death Stranding 2 feel much more expressive and nuanced compared to the previous game. Were there any points of focus or technological advancements that made this possible? Uchida: Story is at the core of Death Stranding 2, so we leveraged 4D scanning for key characters to preserve subtle muscle movements and facial expressions of the actors. As a result, the characters’ actions and emotions feel more authentic, which I think will resonate with players at a deeper level. What was your vision when designing new enemies, including massive bosses and the Ghost Mech? Shinkawa: As always, Kojima-san challenged us to come up with something entirely new and different. Developing new character designs are always difficult, and with the Ghost Mech, we not only came up with a new design, but we also expanded on its origin and backstory. Death Stranding 2 introduces many new weapons and items. What was the thought process behind these new additions? Shinkawa: At its core, the game is about delivering supplies, so we needed to treat weapons as cargo that players carried around. Deciding what to transport is part of the gameplay, so we wanted the weapons to fold and transform into boxes or containers that function as cargo. The change in physical volume can appear uncanny in CGI, but we made sure that the transformation was believable without being visually contradictory. Are there any in-game locations you’d like players to look out for in particular? Uchida: We poured a lot of time and effort into developing the snowy mountains again in this title, and they will offer an even more compelling experience than the first game. The difficulty will vary significantly depending on the climbing route you choose, but players can look forward to breathtaking views at the end of each hard-earned ascent. ​​ Any final words for players looking forward to the game’s launch? Yoshiike: We’re thrilled that Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is finally launching. The game is packed with features and mechanics that many players will enjoy. Players from around the globe can connect and come together via the game’s SSS (Social Strand System). Every player will make connections in their own ways, and naturally, every experience that emerges from those connections will be unique. I hope players will have fun discovering those special moments as well. View the full article

We are pleased to share that Digimon Story Time Stranger, the first completely new installment in the Digimon Story series in nearly a decade, will be released on October 3. Digimon Story Time Stranger is a monster-raising RPG that combines a rich narrative centered on the bond between humans and Digimon, a deeply strategic turn-based battle system, and extensive Digimon collection, training, and customization mechanics. Players take on the role of an agent from the secret organization ADAMAS, which specializes in investigating supernatural phenomena. Your mission will take you across both the human world and the Digital World: Iliad – and beyond the boundaries of time itself. The game is developed by Media.Vision, the team behind the fan-favorite Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth. Building on that experience, we’ve introduced new systems and immersive ways to express the game’s world, story, and characters to create a special experience for longtime fans and those just discovering Digimon games alike. What Is a Digimon? In this title, Digimon are electronic lifeforms that possess characteristics of both organic matter and electric signals. Early on, players will take on their first hostile Digimon encounter with their choice of a Digimon provided by ADAMAS. Defeat each Digimon type often enough to create an instance of it in a process known as Conversion. You can collect and train over 450 Digimon, each with unique traits and non-linear evolution paths. Attributes and Elements – How to beat the odds The turn-based battle system is built around the interaction of Digimon Attributes and Element. Their interactions create a battle environment where deeper strategies can emerge. Attribute: Vaccine, Virus, Data, Free, Variable, and others (7 total) Element: Fire, Water, Plant, and others (11 total) Virus-type Digimon are weak to Vaccine-type, which are weak to Data-type. The other Attributes have their own strengths and weaknesses. Separately, each Digimon has resistances and weaknesses to the Elements. For example, if your opponent is a Virus-type, attacking with a Vaccine-type Digimon will grant a +100% damage bonus. Additionally, using Water-type skills against them if they’re weak to water will further increase the damage multiplier! The reverse is also true—if both attribute and element matchups are unfavorable, the damage dealt will be significantly reduced. Gain the battle advantage by obtaining a variety of Digimon through both converting Digimon and by Digivolving them. As digital beings, Digivolution is not linear—meeting certain conditions will unlock multiple evolution paths, and Digimon can even be De-digivolved to a younger form, allowing for flexible training strategies. Digimon Personalities – daring or adoring? One of the new systems introduced in Time Stranger is Personalities. Each Digimon has one of 16 personality types, which influence stat growth, skill acquisition, and even digivolution conditions. For example, a Digimon with a Daring personality will see higher growth in Attack and Defense, making it more suited for physical offense. They can also learn personality-linked skills that enhance combat capabilities. While a Digimon’s personality is initially determined when it is converted, it can be changed later through communication and training using special items in the Digifarm. That means you can have two of the same Digimon that may perform differently based on their Personalities. Agent Skills – lend a helping hand Another new system is Agent Skills, which represents the player’s own abilities as an ADAMAS agent. By completing missions, players earn points that can be used to unlock various effects—such as enhancing Digimon with specific personalities, increasing experience gain, or easing digivolution requirements. These skills allow for even more depth in how you prepare for battles. Agents also have unique abilities known as Cross Arts – powerful techniques that fuse the player’s Digivice with a Digimon’s power during battles. Cross Arts can significantly influence combat with support effects like stat boosts or follow-up attacks. As your Digimon train and evolve, you will also experience your own growth, indicated by Agent Rank. This directly affects your Digimon’s strength. We encourage players to take on missions proactively, raise their rank, and experience the sense of unity that comes from fighting alongside their Digimon teammates. As you can see, Attributes, Elements, and Digivolving – along with the new Digimon Personalities and Agent Skills – all work together to add strategic depth to this unique battle system. Every fight is an opportunity to understand the strengths and weaknesses of Digimon and an opportunity to build a roster of Digimon ready for any scenario. Digimon Story Time Stranger releases on October 3 on PS5 and is available for pre-order today. Check out the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions as those will include a season pass to enrich your adventure with additional Digimon and story episodes. View the full article

Attention, drivers! Drive the iconic WRC champion and the mini-Italian stallion, the ’92 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car with Update 1.60 for GT7. The very French slab-sided ’87 Citroën BX 19 TRS and ’21 Peugeot SUV 2008 round out the Euro-leaning car additions. Three new events, an Extra Menu, new Scotland Scapes location, and expanded Sophy AI racing agent to the Alsace – Village circuit round out the very fresh and very free content, courtesy of the Polyphony team. Update 1.60* for Gran Turismo 7 is available as of today Wednesday, June 25 at 11:00pm PDT / June 26 at 3:00pm JST / 8:00am CEST. *Internet connection and Gran Turismo 7 game required for update. Play Video New cars** ’87 Citroën BX 19 TRS (Can be purchased from Brand Central / Used Cars) Citroën’s do-it-all tourer features a modern new look. In 1976, Citroën started over again as part of Peugeot. This raised questions from many as to what a Citroën was now, and the BX was released to answer them, debuting at the 1982 Paris Auto Salon. The BX was filled with elements that were undeniably Citroën-esque. It retained the image of classic Citroën models like the GS and CX in a thoroughly modern package that featured simple, yet strong lines. The cabin was comfortable and there was plenty of room for luggage as well. The design itself was conceived by Marcello Gandini, who was working for Bertone at that time. Much thought was also put into the mechanicals. While many models had begun to share more and more parts with Peugeots, the BX featured the signature hydropneumatic suspension. This system uses nitrogen gas and oil instead of conventional coil springs and dampers. This allows for the ride height to be adjusted freely and also creates the unique feel of a Citroën. The car was available with a number of different engines, but the 19 TRS featured here is a grand tourer-style model using a 1.9L gasoline engine. While not a particularly powerful engine, it is helped along by the relatively lightweight and aerodynamic body, allowing it to tackle long drives on holiday with ease. The BX would prove to be a success for Citroën, selling for 12 years running. This car also proved that Citroën was still a competitor at a time when there was constant innovation in the French automotive industry. ’92 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car (Can be purchased from Brand Central) The pinnacle of the Lancia Delta, winner of 6 consecutive WRC titles. After Group B racing was dropped from the WRC, Lancia chose the Delta as their Group A machine. Converted to 4WD and sporting a turbocharger, this high-performance model was dubbed the HF 4WD and entered the 1987 WRC. The following year, the Delta HF 4WD was equipped with audacious blister wheel arches and evolved into the Integrale. In 1990, the Integrale’s engine was given a 16-valve head, further increasing power. However, Toyota’s Celica was considerably more competitive, and the Delta saw the Drivers’ Title snatched from its grasp by the Celica in 1990 and again in 1991. Thus, in 1992 Lancia released what should be called the final evolution of the Delta. The new Integrale improved handling through body reinforcement and, with extensive revisions to the suspension, the wheeltrack was expanded. Accordingly, the blister wheel arches got even larger. In order to gain more downforce, a spoiler was attached to the end of the roof, and the torque split of the 4WD system was shifted toward the rear wheels—the car was set up more like a rear-wheel drive. Thanks to these improvements, the Delta regained its competitive strength. In 1992, works racing activity did not take place due to the policy at Lancia’s parent company FIAT, but Lancia joined forces with the Jolly Club satellite team and gave full technical support. Juha Kankkunen and Didier Auriol participated in 11 of the 14 rounds in the series, with Auriol taking six wins, Kankkunen winning once, and Andrea Aghini also winning once, for a total of eight wins that year—giving Lancia the constructors’ title for the sixth consecutive year. ’21 Peugeot SUV 2008 Allure (Can be purchased from Brand Central) This compact SUV displays Peugeot design touches throughout. Peugeot has produced a number of lively compact cars over the years. This fervour can still be seen today where SUVs control the market. They saw success in 2013 with their ‘2008’ compact SUV, but the model would be developed even further in 2019 with the release of the ‘SUV 2008’. Peugeot model names had traditionally been a string of three numbers with a 0 in the middle, but SUV models extended this to four digits. The SUV 2008 follows this rule as well, using the same CMP platform as the ‘208’ hatchback. At 4.3m long, the car is actually relatively short, but in looks it displays the full grandeur that an SUV should. The motifs of the lights conjure images of a lion’s claws and fangs, which has become part of Peugeot’s design identity in recent years. Looking at the interior, you will notice the unique driver layout, dubbed the 3D i-Cockpit. This consists of a small-diameter steering wheel with a flattened top and bottom, and a head-up digital instrument panel centred above it, which provides a sporty feeling and unmatched driver visibility. Cafe / Extra Menus The following Menu will be added to the Extra Menus section: Extra Menu No. 46: Mercedes-Benz (Collector Level 50） World Circuits (New Events) The following new events have been added to World Circuits: Sunday Cup: Willow Springs International Raceway: Streets of Willow Springs Reverse European Sunday Cup 400: Watkins Glen Short Course World Rally Challenge Gr.B: Colorado Springs – Lake Gran Turismo Sophy The next-generation racing AI agent, Gran Turismo Sophy is now available on the following courses. Look for the Sophy icon in Quick Race and Custom Race on each track to test your skills against Sophy. Alsace – Village Scapes Scotland has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes. **Credits (paid or via game progression) required to purchase vehicles. View the full article

PlayStation Plus is celebrating its 15-year anniversary later this month, and it’s amazing to see how much the service has evolved since it first launched on June 29, 2010. From all of us at Sony Interactive Entertainment, we want to send out a huge thank you to all our fans for your support throughout these years. We hope you can join us for a number of celebratory activities we have planned this summer to commemorate this incredible milestone. But first, here are the July Monthly Games for PlayStation Plus members available July 1 until August 4. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Diablo IV | PS5, PS4 Diablo IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends (2 player local or up to 4 players online), meeting memorable characters throughout a beautifully dark open world and a gripping story. Dive into an expansive End Game where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle larger-than-life World Bosses, unlock robust character and loot customization, and uncover tons more action-packed activities to explore with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The King of Fighters XV | PS5, PS4 Since its debut in 1994, the KoF fighting game series has featured iconic characters and a unique battle system. Now the most epic dream match in KOF history is about to begin! Inheriting the series’ traditional 3-on-3 team battle setup, KoF XV features 39 characters (mixing classic fighters, revived combatants and new warriors), a new combat system and rollback netcode to reduce lag in online matches. There are also a variety of battle options that allow you to choose how you want to play. The PlayStation Plus launch also includes the “Classic Leona” DLC costume, letting you change Leona’s costume to her KoF ‘96 look. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Jusant | PS5 Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game and a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths, and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilization. Master your climbing tools and watch your stamina meter to successfully navigate this mysterious and changing tower. As you go higher and hone your skills, you’ll have to figure out how best to use the tools at your disposal to get to where you want to go. Explore alternative paths to find clues about what happened here. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Celebrations Throughout this summer we’ll be running a series of activities with many moments to celebrate the 15th anniversary. This month we’re starting off with the following: Let’s Wrestle! – starting today, PS Plus Premium members can jump into a Game Trial of WWE 2K25. Launched in March this year, the latest game in 2K’s incredible wrestling franchise is one of the best yet. So, dive into the action and experience the thrill of playing as your favorite wrestler right now! Monster Hunter Wilds – another exciting Game Trial opportunity for PS Plus Premium members. The ultimate hunting experience awaits in Monster Hunter Wilds – available from June 30. PlayStation Store Exclusive Offer Weekend – this coming weekend (June 27 – 29), we’ll be offering PlayStation Plus members the opportunity to grab exclusive savings on must-play titles such as Sniper Elite: Resistance, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII and Star Wars Outlaws. Valorant PS Plus Pack – also starting today, all PS Plus members can redeem a Valorant pack at no extra cost which includes: 2x Prelude to Chaos Gun Buddy, 1x Kohaku & Matsuba Player Card, 1x Imperium Spray, 1x Chronovoid Spray, 10x Radianite Points. All items are cosmetic and do not affect gameplay. PlayStation Tournaments – starting this Saturday (June 28), we’ll be hosting a special PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Cup tournament. Players will get the opportunity to compete in popular titles like EA Sports FC, NBA 2K, UFC, Madden NFL, College Football, Tekken 8, and more for a chance to win prizes including in-game virtual currency, an exclusive PSN avatar, and Sony Pictures Core Movie Credits. Access the Tournament through custom tournament cards or the in-game menu, choose your competition, and prepare to showcase your skills in exciting 1v1 matchups.* Sony Pictures Core – From today through August 12, PlayStation Plus Premium members can unlock a 15% discount on up to 2,000 movies store-wide straight from your console across the Sony Pictures Core library**. Please note, movie titles are subject to change without notice and vary by market. Online Multiplayer Weekend – we’ll have an Online Multiplayer weekend this Saturday and Sunday (June 28 at 12:01am to June 29 at 11:59pm local time) where all players can join online multiplayer matches with no PlayStation Plus membership required. Visit the PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Hub for more information: https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/whats-new/ In the last 15 years we have been focused on providing access to quality game experiences through PlayStation Plus, along with key benefits such as exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, online multiplayer access, Cloud Game Streaming and more. Since the launch of our Monthly Games benefit (previously known as Instant Game Collection), more than 500 monthly games have been offered. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium/Deluxe members also launched three years ago with the reintroduction of PlayStation Plus. Some of the recent top games played based on playtime hours (April 1- May 28, 2025) include Ghost of Tsushima, God of War Ragnarök, Grand Theft Auto V, Hogwarts Legacy, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and The Last of Us Part I. Thank you again for coming on our PlayStation Plus journey. There’s plenty more to look forward to, including many more great games to come. *Active PS Plus membership required. Must be at least 18+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply **Separate download of the Sony Pictures Core App is required. Must be 18+ to register. Sony Pictures Core terms apply: sonypicturescore.com/termsofservice View the full article

Now, that game, Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, returns tomorrow as RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, an enhanced remaster for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Raidou Kuzunoha games quickly gained a loyal following due to their unique alternate Taisho-era setting, engaging detective narrative, and real-time combat alongside demon companions. Players take on the role of Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, the successor to a lineage of Devil Summoners. Created as spin-offs to Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, the first Raidou Kuzunoha game debuted in Japan in 2006, followed by its sequel, Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, in 2008. The first Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha game returns after 19 years with its new-and-improved version Nearly two decades after the release of the first game, ATLUS breathes new life into the series, preserving the original’s acclaimed writing and characters while offering upgraded visuals, improved combat, and more demons. The story is also now fully voiced, adding a whole new dimension to the game. Whether you’re a fan of the original or a first-time player, prepare to immerse yourself in this alternate Taisho-era epic! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Remastered visuals Enjoy Raidou’s adventures around the Capital with a pristine new look! The game now features refined graphics and a fully immersive 3D world. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Enhanced combat system RAIDOU Remastered features a new-and-improved version of the combat mechanics from Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon. Battles are now more dynamic and strategic with revamped combos, a new dodge mechanic, the introduction of the MAG Drain System, and the ability to summon up to two demon allies! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Expanded demon lineup This new title includes 50 more demons than the original, bringing the total to over 120 demons! Team up with familiar allies from Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, Shin Megami Tensei V, and other ATLUS titles! (image 6) Helpful new features at the Goumaden The Goumaden makes fusion even smoother with brand-new options. You can fuse two demons from separate orders with Normal Fusion, set certain criteria with Search Fusion, begin with a specific fusion result in mind with Reverse Fusion, use two demons of the same Order to create one of the Element Order with Element Fusion, or fuse two Element Order demons to make a Mitama Order demon with Mitama Fusion. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Other features and quality-of-life improvements Improved Detective Journal Gouto meticulously keeps track of your objectives, intel collected from investigations, tips, and more in the Detective Journal. You can view it at any time from the menu, so take advantage of it if you ever get stuck during an investigation. Express Streetcars As you pursue your investigation, you will no doubt find yourself needing to revisit the Narumi Detective Agency, certain crime scenes, and various other locations. Hop in an express streetcar to instantly travel to places you’ve already visited. Voice Settings Enjoy an even more immersive story with full voice acting! You can toggle voices on and off in Game Settings. You are also able to switch between Japanese and English voices, each offering a unique experience. Enhanced Save Features The number of available save slots has been increased to 20! Additionally, the new Autosave feature automatically records your progress as you advance through the story. You can also Quicksave by accessing the pause menu! Difficulty Settings Choose from five difficulty levels. Sleuth offers the most forgiving experience, preventing Raidou and his demonic allies from dying. Gumshoe provides an easygoing playthrough, Private Eye presents the standard difficulty level, and Truth Seeker will put your skills to the test. Finally, Detective Legend will be unlocked after you’ve completed the game once, bringing the highest possible challenge. Feel free to change the difficulty at any time while playing! Learn all about the game with the Principles of Raidou videos! In a special video series on the official ATLUS YouTube channel, join an enigmatic Devil Summoner as he goes over RAIDOU Remastered’s world, demons, enhanced battle system, story, and characters. THE PRINCIPLES of RAIDOU｜The World of the Taisho Era Capital and Ally Demons Play Video THE PRINCIPLES of RAIDOU｜ Battle system of Raidou （※ATLUS Tubeの動画「ライドウの心得：ライドウのバトル・システム」がテキストリンクで入ります） Play Video THE PRINCIPLES of RAIDOU｜ Story and Characters （※ATLUS Tubeの動画「ライドウの心得：物語と登場人物」がテキストリンクで入ります） Play Video Protect the Capital as a Devil Summoner in Taisho year 20 It is the 20th year of the Taisho era in Japan. As the movement toward Westernization begins to intensify, sinister beings known as demons threaten the peace and order of the Capital unbeknownst to its inhabitants. Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, a Devil Summoner who wields the power to decimate demons, is tasked with protecting the Capital from these threats. Moonlighting as a detective apprentice at the Narumi Detective Agency, he works around the clock to solve mysterious cases linked to demons. One day, a young schoolgirl appears with a bizarre request. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The client is Kaya Daidouji, the only daughter of the prestigious Daidouji family. However, before she can explain, she is abducted by mysterious figures. Tracking her down won’t be easy for Raidou and his boss, Narumi. This mystifying abduction is about to escalate into a full-blown crisis that will put the Capital and the entire country in jeopardy. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Raidou Kuzunoha XIV The protagonist: a calm and quiet boy in his late teens. Since taking on the name Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, he has been tasked with using his extraordinary Devil Summoner abilities to safeguard the Capital. Outwardly, he’s a student at Yumizuki High School helping out as an apprentice at Narumi Detective Agency. He leverages his position as a detective to gather information, utilizing the powers of his devil allies to solve any case involving demons swiftly. Beneath his cloak, he carries several demon-slaying tools: a sword, a gun, and multiple tubes for sealing demons. Encounter a memorable cast of characters throughout the Capital You’ll cross paths with a host of unique individuals as you work to crack the case, including Raidou’s feline mentor Gouto, Raidou’s boss Narumi, reporter Tae Asakura, the patriotic Major General Munakata, and the crooked Dark Summoner Rasputin. To learn more about them, visit the official website. Read the official character profiles here View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Solve a paranormal case with the help of your demon companions As a detective, you’ll investigate various incidents in the Capital, which will require intel from not just the inhabitants, but also the demons lurking about. You can also tap into your demon allies’ Investigation Skills to help you crack cases. Read Mind allows you to hear the inner thoughts of people unwilling to provide verbal testimony and Cool Down creates new paths by freezing water. On top of that, your demons can sleuth out areas that are off-limits to Raidou. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Search for clues in the Real World and the Dark Realm Your investigations will take you back and forth between the Capital and the Dark Realm, a nexus between the Real World and the Netherworld that is overflowing with demons. Outside of Devil Summoners and others with spiritual abilities, an ordinary person cannot enter—let alone sense—the Dark Realm. However, once in a blue moon, a demon may lure them in. In this remastered version of the Dark Realm, you’ll now be able to enter combat by making contact with demons in the field. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image The Capital features a variety of areas to explore, including districts steeped in western architecture as well as traditional downtown neighborhoods. At the Narumi Detective Agency in Tsukudo-Cho, you can save, heal, and review your progress on the case. Once you’ve acquired a certain item, you’ll also be able to play a game of mahjong against Narumi or your demons. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Coordinate with your demon companions in RAIDOU Remastered’s improved combat system RAIDOU Remastered features real-time combat where Raidou and his summonable demon allies can work together to take down foes. As Raidou, you’ll be able to string together sword and gun attacks with a range of other maneuvers. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image In the original game, you could only summon one demon at a time, but in the remaster, you’ll now be able to command up to two allies just like in Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon. Your companions act independently, choosing the most appropriate action for the situation at hand or executing the commands you’ve given them. Each demon has their own unique combat skills, so it’ll be important to consider how they complement each other or fare against enemies. You can also simply deploy your favorites—even two of the same demon, if you’d like! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Harness the new MAG Drain System Magnetite (MAG) is a form of spiritual energy used by demons to perform Combat Skills. Raidou’s light sword attacks siphon MAG from enemies, while his strong attacks deal more damage but do not replenish the party’s MAG. Being able to quickly decide which to prioritize will make all the difference! Additionally, exploiting an enemy’s weakness will stun them, allowing you to deal more damage and recover significant MAG. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Turn enemies into allies using the art of confinement The art of confinement allows you to seal an enemy into one of Raidou’s tubes. Should you succeed, you may have the chance to strike up a conversation with them. Choose an answer they like, and they’ll provide benefits such as healing your party or boosting your stats! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Go all out with Devil’s Bane and Spirit Slash Once you’ve got an enemy off guard, you’ll be able to perform Devil’s Bane—a technique that inflicts a massive amount of damage and steals the enemy’s MAG. Additionally, meeting certain conditions during battle will raise your Spirit. Once it’s maxed out, you can perform Spirit Slash to deliver tremendous damage to all enemies in the field. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Command over 120 demon allies! 50 new demons have been added to the remaster, bringing the total to over 120. At the Goumaden, Dr. Victor’s research facility, Raidou can fuse the demons he captures with the art of confinement into more powerful ones. On top of that, each demon belongs to a specific Order, which influences their weaknesses, skills, and fusion properties. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image When performing fusion, you are able to decide which skills the new demon inherits, allowing you to create a demon that is uniquely yours. Registering your demons into the Devil Chart will allow you to summon them again at any time. With the Premium Devil Chart, you’ll be able to register multiple entries for the same demon. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Customizing demon skills Demons possess two types of skills: Combat Skills and Passive Skills. Your allies will gain new abilities as they level up, and they can even inherit them during demon fusion. Skill books allow you to teach your demons specific skills. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sword Alchemy and Summoner Skills Sword Alchemy is a new feature that allows Raidou to craft new weapons by fusing blades with demonic essence at the Goumaden. Through the crafted weapons, Raidou can acquire new abilities known as Summoner Skills. The first type, Combat Skills, includes a range of powerful techniques for battle. The second type, Sword Skills, encompasses abilities that provide Raidou with passive bonuses simply by equipping them. You can change your Summoner Skills as you see fit—even mid-battle! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tons of side content to enjoy, from side quests to post-game features Throughout your investigation, humans and demons around the Capital may give you requests. You’ll earn rewards for completing these, so be sure to lend a helping hand when you can!　Once you’ve completed the game, you’ll be able to choose the Detective Legend difficulty mode for a more challenging experience. By completing a certain quest will unlock Raiho’s fusion, a lovable Jack Frost who looks up to Raidou! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Two Chapters of Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito, a manga spin-off, are available now! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Register the game on SEGA Account by July 31 to receive in-game items! SEGA Account, an online profile service that gives you access to a host of benefits when playing SEGA and ATLUS titles and using their online services, is running a limited-time promotion where those who register the game can receive the Survival Pack Light Gear DLC for free! Be sure to register for SEGA Account by July 31 to claim a gift code for these items! If you’ve already got an account, you’re welcome to pick up a code too! Free DLC ・Survival Pack Light Gear 　Soma x2 　Survival Erudition x5 ※ Soma can be obtained in-game even without this additional content. ※ Survival Erudition is an item exclusive to the additional content. It prevents Raidou’s death once and fully restores his HP. However, on the “Sleuth” mode, Raidou and his demon allies cannot die, so this item cannot be used. Please use it on other difficulty mode. ※For details on how to obtain the item, please refer to the in-game “Detective Journal” Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 23:59 (JST) Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 23:59 (JST) How to Receive a Gift Code 1. Register to SEGA Account and link a platform. 2. Visit the Free Gift Code Promotion website on or after June 19, 2025. 3. Use your SEGA Account information to log in and select the platform you’d like to receive the bonus on. 4. Claim your code on the gift code website. 「SEGA Account」Registration Campaing Free Gift Code Promotion website Helpful DLC item bundles available at launch! When the game launches tomorrow, the PlayStation®Store will offer a host of items to aid you in your investigations. The Kuzunoha Village Trainings, Demons of the Aril Rift, Guest Demons Pack, Skill Book Pack, and Survival Pack DLC can be purchased individually or at a special bargain price through the Devil Summoner Ultimate Bundle. Demonic Designations: Summoner Titles and A Special Briefing will be free for all players. Kuzunoha Village Trainings ＜Contents＞ Offers three ways to train that allow you to increase your EXP, money, and stats quickly. Demons of the Aril Rift ＜Contents＞ Introduces a special Trial of a Hundred Demons to the game. Clearing it lets you unlock 4 unique Skill Books that can power up your demons. Guest Demons Pack ＜Contents＞ Adds fan-favorite demons from the Shin Megami Tensei series to the game. Includes: Fionn mac Cumhaill of the Pyro Order, Artemis of the Frost Order, Zeus of the Volt Order, Huang Long of the Wind Order, Gozuki of the Fury Order, Mezuki of the Fury Order. Skill Book Pack ＜Contents＞ Gives you a selection of powerful Skill Books, which can be used to teach new abilities to your demons. Survival Pack ＜Contents＞ Provides you with a set of items that revives Raidou when he falls in battle, Renki a valuable item for Sword Alchemy and more. Ultimate DLC Bundle ＜Contents＞ A special set that includes the 5 DLC products above at a great value. A Special Briefing ＜Contents＞ Get additional entries to your Detective Journal that shed new light on the case’s true culprits. (Not recommended for players who have yet to finish the main story.) Demonic Designations: Summoner Titles ＜Contents＞ Adds 10 new titles for Raidou to equip.These titles were carefully selected from user-submitted suggestions on various social media platforms as part of a contest. ※ Release Date: July 3 ※ New submissions for the contest are no longer being accepted. Early Purchase Bonus—Raidou Glasses. See Raidou through a new lens—with Taisho era-styled glasses! The Raidou Glasses, a cosmetic DLC item that spruces up Raidou’s appearance, will be bundled with the physical and digital versions of the game as a limited-time bonus. Physical copies will contain the bonus while supplies last. For digital copies, however, you must pre-order the game to receive the Raidou Glasses. Make sure you pre-order by 23:59 June 18! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Get a deal on the base game and the 5 DLC add-ons by picking up the Digital Deluxe Edition! The Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available at launch. Save on the base game, the Guest Demons Pack, Demons of the Aril Rift, Kuzunoha Village Trainings, Skill Book Pack, and Survival Pack by picking it up! RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army DX Pack ＜Contents＞ PS5/PS4 Version of RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Base Gmae 5 Additional contents Additional content “Kuzunoha Village Trainings” Additional content “Demons of the Aril Rift” Additional content “Guest Demons Pack” Additional content “Skill Book Pack” Additional content “Survival Pack” —————————————— RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army ・Publisher ：SEGA ・Platforms：PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 ・Genre： Action RPG ・Release Date: Coming June 19, 2025 (Thu) ・Number of Player ：1 person ・CERO：C ※ Owners of a PS4® disc copy can download digital PS5® version of this game at no extra cost ※ Players with a physical copy of the PS4 version can download the digital copy of the PS5 version by inserting the disc into their PS5. Without a disc drive, you won’t be able to receive a free digital copy of the PS5 version. ※ Digital version of this game entitles you to download both the digital PS4® version and the digital PS5® version. —————————————— Official Website for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army View the full article

Ah, hello again little Visitor. It’s been a while, but we’re so pleased to see you here in the Spiral, ready to discover more about one of the picturesque amusements you’ll be touring in Little Nightmares III, coming to your PS5 and PS4 on October 10, 2025. When you enter the world of Little Nightmares, you’ll be visiting the Nowhere, a vast and surreal land where the odds are stacked against you; where children must use their wits and courage to survive. It’s a place made for adults, you see. Where the rotten cruelty of the grown-up world is an ever-present danger, constantly permutating into new and frightening places and hosting new Residents to populate them. Play Video This time, you’ll play Low and Alone, best friends ever since they found each other in this lonely nightmare. They have been traveling together in search of what every Visitor wants: an escape from the Nowhere. Like other Visitors, they’ve been through many harrowing moments, only surviving thanks to their teamwork and quick thinking. Now, they have a plan that will supposedly let them leave this unpleasant dream behind, but to get to their destination, they’ll have to explore, hide, and even defend themselves, working together as a team. Today, let’s go on an outing to Carnevale. Low and Alone find themselves on a rainy pier in the middle of the night. In the distance, the glow of lights beckons, and once again, the smell of candied treats lingers in the air. They are suddenly in the midst of a ramshackle fun fair, faded greasepaint and flickering bulbs shout distractions from every direction. Fortunately for the children, the local Herd are too busy playing rigged games and eating Factory sweets to notice the children sneaking around – unless they draw too much attention… That being said, there are times when drawing the attention of the Herd is advantageous. Sometimes, you can lure these lumbering creatures into danger or use them to destroy obstacles to your progress. Then, it’s simply a matter of escaping before they can catch up to you. That shouldn’t be too hard, right, little ones? Each broken-down attraction is hosted by a puppet barker with no visible strings and unpiloted by any visible hands. These child-sized marionettes are not very welcoming to Visitors, and will attack any little guest who wanders too close for comfort. With a bit of cooperation between Low’s bow and Alone’s wrench, they can disable these pugnacious puppets before they can strike. It might seem like an atypically pleasant place for the Nowhere, with the relatively cheerful atmosphere, but not all is well in this three-ringed circus. You can see it in the rotted planks of the pier, the strangled customers standing in for pinatas; and yet, the Herd marches on through the midway, dazzled by strings of flickering carbon lights and tantalized by the sighing pipes of a distant calliope, all of them unaware that death is lurking somewhere among the sodden painted canvas walls of the Carnevale big top tents. As Low and Alone stowaway on the rickety rollercoaster headed for the main attraction, they have no idea what terrors might be waiting for them on the other side. Someone is running this show, but who? Find out for yourself when Little Nightmares III launches on PS5 and PS4 on October 10, 2025. Pre-order today and get access to more content! View the full article

We’re all about innovation at PlayStation and finding new experiences everyone can enjoy, and today, we showcased four PS VR2 titles that players will be able to enjoy later this year. Dreams of Another | Coming to PS VR2 later this year Play Video The latest title in the PixelJunk series gives its first look at PS VR2 gameplay and showcases how the hardware takes Q-Games’ latest creation even deeper into its dreamlike state. As you switch between first and third person, take control as The Man in Pajamas, who uses an arsenal of weapons to create rather than destroy. Discover what type of weapons and power-ups are at your disposal. Grit and Valor – 1949 | Coming to PS VR2 August 21 Play Video Get hands-on with your units in this real-time tactics rogue-lite from Milky Tea Studios, where you are the general in an alternate timeline during World War II. Turn the battlefield into your personal plaything as you strategically place convoys across the map and navigate menus and abilities with your fingertips. Learn how to take control of the battle when chaos surrounds you. Hotel Infinity | Coming to PS VR2 later this year Play Video Studio Chyr’s follow-up to Manifold Garden checks you into a grand hotel where getting anywhere requires you to think out of the box, and sometimes in it, in this unorthodox puzzle adventure. Experience a room-scale game designed for everyone to enjoy as every mundane task is a riddle, or possibly an answer, in this near-infinite hotel. See what mind-bending puzzles await. Meteora | Coming to PS VR2 in 2026 Become a meteor in an out-of-this-world take on combat racing by Big Boot Games. Race and battle other meteors across the colorful cosmos, where speed and strategy are required for survival as you battle for leaderboard supremacy. Takedown your opponents to gain useful abilities and become the biggest star … rock in the galaxy. Take the battle across time and space to see what’s in store. We hope you enjoyed this preview of upcoming PS VR2 titles and look forward to more news and updates for our virtual playground. View the full article

At long last, Studio Chyr is revealing Hotel Infinity, our follow-up to Manifold Garden, which is coming to PS VR2 later this year. Hotel Infinity shares a lot of DNA with Manifold Garden, like exploring impossible spaces, but is set in a mysterious new universe that takes advantage of the unique experiences that only VR can deliver. Play Video Explore for hours without leaving your living room From the beginning, Hotel Infinity has been designed to be a revolutionary Room-scale experience. The game’s clever use of portals, lifts, and impossibly winding hallways will make players feel like they’ve been walking through a hotel for hours when they haven’t left the 2-meter x 2-meter boundaries of their Room-scale playspace. These mechanics (and others) have been developed to ensure that the entire game is traversable without the use of game sticks or point-to-teleport mechanics. As the game approaches launch, we’ll share a lot more about the other technical tricks we’ve developed. Impossible spaces big and small Hotel Infinity’s halls are filled with architectural contradictions and enigmatic puzzles. Whether you’re exploring the hotel’s guest-facing areas like the luxury suites and atrium, the employee-only kitchens and service tunnels, or the darker secrets that hide beneath every nook and cranny is packed with plausibly-impossible interactions. While the core experience is all about exploring the hotel, we couldn’t follow up Manifold Garden without cooking up some absolutely mind-bending puzzles. All of the game’s interaction mechanics take advantage of the unique expressive nature of the PS VR2 Sense controllers. In Hotel Infinity, something as mundane as a briefcase can contain nested layers of surprises, requiring you to push, pull, twist, and slide objects through impossible space in order to get at their secrets. Striking visuals and familiar tones While Hotel Infinity doesn’t use Manifold Garden’s distinctive minimalist visual style, we’re proud to share its own unique aesthetic with PlayStation fans. The PS VR2 allows us to deliver a beautiful and atmospheric experience with a fantastic performance to match. Headset feedback and PS VR2 Sense controller haptics give you yet more reasons to get fully immersed in the halls of Hotel Infinity. Additionally, fans of Manifold Garden will be delighted to hear that Laryssa Okada is returning to compose a completely original soundtrack for Hotel Infinity. You can get a sneak preview of her fantastic work in the trailer linked above. Roomscale-first, but built for everyone We built Hotel Infinity to revolutionize how games can be experienced in Room-scale in order to push the immersive nature of VR forward as far as we can. While this is intended to be the primary way to play the game, we know a lot of people aren’t able to play in Room-scale mode for a variety of reasons. To that end, we’re developing robust alternative locomotion controls in order to make sure the game is also fully playable in Sitting and Standing modes. We can’t wait for you to explore every impossible corner when Hotel Infinity launches on PS VR2 later this year! View the full article

Hello everyone, I’m Dylan from Q-Games. We’re thrilled to reveal the very first gameplay footage of the PS VR2 version of Dreams of Another, the latest title in the PixelJunk series, coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. Play Video Journey into dreams shaped by point cloud technology Dreams of Another is a third-person exploration-action game built around the philosophical theme: No Creation Without Destruction. Unlike traditional TPS games where shooting destroys objects, here, shooting materializes and creates from an otherwise abstract, fragmented world. The game’s standout feature is its use of point cloud rendering, where space is visualized as a collection of floating particles. On PS VR2, this technique truly shines, enveloping the player in a dreamlike world where your body feels as though it’s dissolving into the environment. The result is a mysterious and deeply immersive sensation, like traveling within a dream itself. Thanks to VR, players can feel that they physically exist within these worlds made up of nothing but particles. A mysterious story of The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier At the heart of Dreams of Another is a surreal journey through a dream world, led by two characters, The Man in Pajamas and The Wandering Soldier. But this world isn’t just inhabited by people: trees swaying in the wind,lonely doors,softly glowing streetlights, andall sorts of objects come alive with humorous dialogue that casts a quirky light on the questions of human society. Through VR, they feel as though they’re right there in front of you, drawing you even more deeply in. Seamlessly switch between first and third-person perspectives In the PS VR2 version, players can switch between the third-person perspective used in the PS5 version and a special VR-only first-person mode. The third-person view emphasizes the game’s concept and storytelling, allowing players to watch the narrative unfold while seeing their character. In contrast, the first-person mode offers heightened immersion, placing the world of point clouds directly in front of your eyes and allowing for close-up inspection of every detail. We recommend using the DualSense controller for third-person mode and the PS VR2 Sense controllers for first-person mode. Either way, you’ll experience the shimmering, particle-built dream as if you were truly inside it. Eye-tracking camera control in third-person view Third-person mode takes advantage of eye-tracking, allowing players to shoot simply by looking in a direction. This keeps the intuitive feel of the standard PS5 version while making gameplay even faster and more fluid. Both the regular and VR versions use haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for a uniquely Dreams of Another experience to further deepen the immersion. A variety of weapons and quirky items As players traverse the dreamlike landscape built of point clouds, they’ll encounter entities called Auras. These require a variety of weapons such as submachine guns , grenades and rocket launchers to overcome and these are unlocked as you play through. The rocket launcher, in particular, offers a thrilling experience as its immense power scatters wide areas of point clouds, instantly materializing the impact zone. Grenades, on the other hand, offer a tense and strategic gameplay experience as players must carefully time their explosions to hit the Auras. VR amplifies the tension and impact of Aura encounters in a different way again, making them feel even more direct and thrilling. You’ll also discover curious items likeSomeone’s wedding ring or A blown fuse that has served its purpose, adding another layer of exploration and wonder to the game. Stay tuned for more updates on Dreams of Another as we head towards launch on PS5, PS VR2 later this year! View the full article

For those new to the game, Grit and Valor – 1949 is a real-time tactics roguelite set in an alt-history World War 2. Evil Axis forces dominate, and Europe is on its knees – only you stand as humanity’s final hope. Become the Commander of an elite Mech Squadron across thrilling battles – think fast, take a stand, and get ready to liberate Europe and free the world. When we started work on the game, we always thought it would be a brilliant fit for the VR platform. We were delighted when our sister studio, nDreams, stepped in to collaborate with us on the project, bringing over 10 years of experience working on titles across the original PlayStation VR and PS VR2. We’d love to take you through what makes this experience so unique. Play Video Become the Commander VR allows you to immerse yourself from the perspective of different roles and characters, and what better role than to play from the perspective of a General, commanding their army from the war room. We’ve seen this scene play out in countless movies – it’s tense, dramatic, and thrilling. Immersing yourself in VR, directing and overseeing from above the battlefield, makes the scale of your decisions – and your pursuit of victory – feel so much bigger. A whole new perspective to strategic warfare The game’s visuals and perspective were originally inspired by tabletop wargames, even down to the painterly art style where miniature mech units almost feel like they’ve been painted by hand. When matched with VR, this unique perspective gives the feeling of playing with a battlefield diorama, but with the magic of your units animating – lean in and watch them instantly come to life or pick up your units to examine them up close. Going further, combining this perspective with the immediacy of the PS VR2 Sense Controllers allows the precision that a mouse offers but with the addition of tactility that you would experience in real life. From headsets to head rumble, the game fully utilizes the power of PlayStation VR2 to deliver a visually stunning, immersive experience. Regroup, rebuild, redeploy across a full campaign Building upon the original PS5 game, we have allowed players access to the full VR campaign. Set out to liberate Europe across a host of missions, but remember, if your Command Vehicle is destroyed, the mission is over. Regroup at the Resistance Base, rebuild and upgrade your squad, and redeploy. Different units and updates allow for countless strategic approaches and opportunities for your next run. What’s more, purchasing the game will give you access to both the PS5 and PS VR2 versions, allowing you to play the campaign across PS VR2, PS5 and even the PS Portal. The game is perfect to pick up for a quick session on the sofa, in front of the telly, or for immersive sessions in VR. You can experience Grit and Valor – 1949 VR on PlayStation VR2 on August 21. Wishlist today! View the full article

Meteora, the debut title from Big Boot Games, thrusts you into the heart of interstellar chaos, where you are not just a traveler, you are The Meteor. Defy gravity, outrun the chaos, and carve your own path through the cosmos in this electrifying action-racer, built for adrenaline lovers and space enthusiasts alike. It’s your race of survival against spacetime. An odyssey across the stars You control a Meteor blazing through the vast cosmos, navigating treacherous celestial terrain to ensure your survival. Precision and quick reflexes are your greatest allies as you steer past dynamic hazards and colossal astral obstacles on the journey to each level’s end. Every stage presents a unique sub-objective that must be conquered to unlock the exit portal. Each Meteora run is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, push your limits, and climb the ranks. Face the challenge, chase the high scores, and etch your name among the cosmic elite on the leaderboards. Speed, strategy, survival Meteora is more than just a high-speed combat racer, it’s an unforgiving test of instinct and precision. Every second demands split-second strategy and decisions as you navigate explosive asteroids belts, electrically charged debris, and icy barriers that threaten to freeze your momentum. But fear not, the universe does throw lifelines. Scattered throughout space are Energy Crystals to increase your mass, and Stardust to push your velocity to the limit. Do you hoard mass for durability or fuel for raw acceleration? The landscape shifts with every level, leaving you with only one choice – adapt; here, balance is everything. But you are not alone on this path. The most unpredictable hazards in Meteora are the other meteors on your path, each with its own elemental composition and unique abilities. Every meteor that crosses your path presents an opportunity or a threat. Some are rivals, some are fuel for your journey, but all are obstacles in your pursuit for survival. Harnessing their energy is the only option you have. Master the takedown Combat in the Meteora cosmos is fast and ruthless. Executing takedowns on rival Meteors is a rush! Flawless takedowns grant you momentary invincibility, allowing you to tear through space unchallenged while also presenting a perfect tool for split-second decision-making thrills. Not every meteor is hostile though. Some offer valuable resources. Some bolster your mass. Some restore your fuel. And volatile meteors summon unpredictable hazards. From cascading obstacles to Astral Spirits that mimic organic life; Survival isn’t just about speed.It’s about understanding the chaos that you are a part of. Total immersion in PS VR2 Feel the scale of space like never before. Meteora leverages PlayStation VR2’s features to deliver an unparalleled experience. With motion controls designed for the PS VR2 Sense controllers, the game fully utilizes the haptic feedback and high-resolution display, making every collision, chase, and planetary impact feel intensely real. In VR, Meteors loom larger, black holes are more ominous, and every takedown feels like a moment of pure cosmic dominance. When it comes to space racing and high-impact collisions, Meteora delivers an unparalleled sense of immersion, thanks to the advanced haptic technology of the PS5 DualSense and PS VR2 Sense controllers. Every collision, rumble, and crackle has been meticulously integrated into controller feedback, allowing players to feel the roughness of the cosmic terrain while visually floating through the vastness of space. The meteor boost rumble, synced with adaptive triggers, gives a realistic sensation of controlling an untamed force of nature. As speed modes and power-ups shift, the triggers tighten and release, reflecting the intensity of acceleration and deceleration. The tactile experience extends to electrification and freezing effects, making these moments truly visceral. One of our favorite sensations is tailgating enemy meteors. The faint yet distinct rumbles mimic the fiery heat of an opponent’s trail, adding a subtle but impactful layer of immersion that only the Sense controllers can achieve. Beyond realism, we’ve designed the controls to feel intuitive and effortless, ensuring players exert minimal effort for maximum fun. Since no one truly knows what piloting a meteor feels like, we’ve abandoned traditional steering mechanics. Instead, we aimed for a fluid, organic movement system, making the experience as natural as possible because being a meteor should be instinctive, not complicated. With haptics, adaptive triggers and 3D Audio integration, Meteora transforms space racing into an experience you can see, hear, and feel. VR or flat screen- The choice is yours Meteora is designed to provide a seamless experience, whether played in VR or non-VR. Players will receive the full adventure regardless of their preference. Whether in immersive VR or traditional flat screen mode, Meteora delivers the full experience. With a comprehensive suite of accessibility features, Meteora ensures no player is left behind on this celestial thrill ride. Wishlist today to join the race against space time Meteora is our homage to old school action arcade games and a different take on the action racing genre. We can’t wait to share this out of the world journey with you. Gear up for this meteoric adventure that puts you right at the heart of the cosmos next year. View the full article

In the gameplay reveal trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, a mysterious voice warned the Traveler to “Stay focused, stay cautious”. More than just a bit of lore, this was meant to communicate that in our game, remaining vigilant is of the utmost importance. That’s because, in addition to careful resource management, you also have to deal with enemies that can merge with each other during battle. This radically alters the dynamic of every encounter, with each Merge exponentially increasing its difficulty in real-time. To that end, we made a short dev diary that details how the combat system in Cronos works in practice, while also addressing several key questions from our community: Play Video Escalating threats: How merging transforms your enemies In Cronos, enemies known as Orphans can absorb dead bodies to evolve into even stronger and more resilient foes, complete with new attack patterns. This adds another layer of complexity to combat, because by killing Orphans you’re effectively providing fuel for other nearby enemies to evolve and become more powerful in the process. Having the Merge as a fully integrated gameplay system fundamentally shifts the balance of combat, especially in a game where ammo is scarce and crafting opportunities are limited. Most enemies in Cronos are capable of merging with each other. Your goal is to stop them at all costs, or deal with the consequences. Arena Control: Turning the odds in your favor The best way to counteract the Merge is by preventing it from happening in the first place. Often, combat in Cronos requires navigating handcrafted arenas filled with multiple enemies. Since merging requires dead bodies to absorb, spatial awareness is critical. Space out your kills, lure foes away from fallen bodies, and be ready to interrupt merging attempts mid-fight. When it comes to your gear, you’ll have an entire arsenal at your disposal for every situation. Weapons like the Javelin, with its rapid-fire capacity, are perfect for crowd control. Others, like the Hammer, deal heavy damage at close range – ideal for finishing off tough enemies before they can merge. Rapidly switching between weapons according to their range and effectiveness in each situation is key to gaining the upper hand in combat. Enemy Roles: Tips and tricks to defeat them When it comes to enemy design, we wanted the Orphans to challenge players in distinct ways by featuring different attack patterns and fulfilling specific roles in combat. To take them down efficiently, it’s crucial to observe their behavior and adapt your strategy to counter their moves. One enemy type you’ll encounter often is the Doppelganger. Scattered throughout New Dawn, not all Doppelgangers look or act alike. Instead, they can be grouped into different categories based on their combat style. Some are runners, rushing towards the player to inflict melee damage. Others have ranged attacks, forcing players to approach them instead. Then there are the bruisers, heavy-hitting, durable foes who can soak up damage and are best dealt with using close-range shotgun blasts. And, of course, they all can merge with each other, gaining new abilities and attack patterns with each evolution. Additionally, there are special enemies that only appear in select locations, but we will be revealing more about them in future updates. That concludes our quick overview of how to approach combat in Cronos: The New Dawn. Through incorporating the Merge as a central combat mechanic, we aim to ensure that every encounter in the game feels both memorable and unpredictable. This approach also reflects our commitment towards evolving the survival horror formula itself, by constantly pushing its boundaries and transforming what the genre can offer. Cronos: The New Dawn will be available on PlayStation 5 in 2025. View the full article