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Last week, we asked you to dive into the colorful world of Wuthering Waves and share your best moments using #PSshare #PSBlog: calf_kansei shares Jianxin surrounded by purple orbs. xenobitz shares a portrait of a male Rover reaching out. call_me_xavii shares a female Rover in combat. khwarezm89 shares a male Rover standing in a field. Terza712C shares Baizhi posing with a glowing creature. secondcapture shares a portrait of the female Rover. 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: Waterfall SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 29, 2025 Next week, we’re chasing waterfalls. Share moments splashing around or landscape views of in-game waterfalls using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

Hello everybody! This is Hugo Martin, Game Director on Doom: The Dark Ages reporting from the offices at id Software – we are all hard at work polishing this latest installment in the franchise. It’s almost ready and we can’t wait for you to play it. In the meantime, we have a new look at gameplay we put together for you. There’s lots to breakdown from the video, so let’s get started – I’m guessing you’ve got some questions, let me try and give you some more details… Play Video What’s the new combat loop in Dark Ages, and how’s it different from Eternal or Doom (2016)? High level – you could say it’s a blend of the two but with a new, medieval toolkit. We’re looking to create an experience that has the depth of Eternal’s loop with the simplicity of Doom (2016)’s control scheme. As a player, you performed a lot of cool actions in Eternal, and each action/attack had its own input. In Dark Ages we have a brand-new set of cool medieval actions to perform but this time, with fewer buttons to press! The depth/simplicity is achieved by making the behavior of items like the Shield-Saw change based on the material it interacts with. It’s contextual: the shield throw ricochets off plasma shields hitting other enemies (feels awesome), it sticks into flesh (stun locking larger demons), or it can shatter armor creating an AOE blast – all with a single button press. I love analogies: it all adds up to us having fewer strings on the guitar this time – but we added frets to maintain the mechanical depth of the experience, giving the player something new to learn and master. With all of this, we are relying on familiar FPS inputs to execute these moves, giving the loop an intuitive learning curve. The actions feel impactful and fun to execute, and the results give you a tactical advantage – fun on the outside smart on the inside. What do the “rings” around enemies indicate? The yellow rings you see appearing around the characters are falter indicators. “Falters” is a meta in Eternal and 2016. Great players figured out what caused falters and they started to stack those attacks to stun-lock powerful enemies (which is what we hoped they’d do). It’s important that we clearly identify the moment an enemy falters in Dark Ages so more players can begin to explore what causes it and how they can use it to their advantage. You don’t have to rely on falters to be successful but on higher difficulties it can give you an extra advantage – and if you choose to play on Ultra Nightmare you’ll need every advantage you can get! More story in Doom? Yes! There are three pillars of engagement in Dark Ages; combat, exploration and story – three reasons to play, narrative is just one of them. Players don’t want a story in Doom, they want a good one, something that enhances the power fantasy, gives you even more motivation to fight through to the end of the campaign. Through story we can build bigger and better adversaries, worlds to discover and obstacles to overcome. The story synopsis reads: With the Slayer imprisoned at the start of Dark Ages the balance of power between good and evil is shifting, and time is running out. Our hero is a feared outsider among an imperiled people, his strength controlled by the gods they serve, in a world under siege by an ancient evil. At this point in the Doom Universe timeline, this game being a prequel – we start at the beginning of the Slayer’s time with the Sentinels. He is the outlander, blessed with power by the Sentinel’s gods known as the Maykrs. Our subjugated hero stands now as the superweapon in a medieval war against the armies of hell. When does it come out? May 15, 2025! We are so excited for you to get your hands on what we hope will become – the best Doom game we’ve ever made. It’s got something for everyone, loads of great combat, tons of exploration and an awesome action story that’s worthy of the Slayers legend. Plus you’ve got encounters with the Atlan (giant Doom mech) and Dragon to look forward to! Anyway, thanks for reading – look out for more info to come. View the full article

Twenty years ago, the original Monster Hunter first introduced players to its ever-expanding arsenal of weapons and memorable monsters. Since then, the series has grown in popularity around the world, and been refined into one of the finest multiplayer experiences gaming has to offer. There’s still a special satisfaction that comes from taking down an unfathomably huge creature by the skin of your teeth, coordinating with your fellow hunters, and using everyone’s weaponry and abilities skillfully to topple the most fearsome foes out there. To celebrate 20 years of the series – and Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming February 28 release – let’s examine how the series evolved alongside PlayStation since its 2004 debut. Monster Hunter | PS2 The biggest behemoths often emerge from humble beginnings. The game that started it all was released in Japan in March of 2004, with a North American release a few months later in September and a European release in March of 2005. It introduced the core gameplay that would define Monster Hunter in the decades to come: quest-driven progression, resource gathering and management, weapon and armor crafting, and the need to approach and attack ferocious monsters with strategy, planning, and perseverance to succeed. By the series’ current standards, Monster Hunter looks a bit sparse, with only seven weapon types and thirty monsters (including many now-famous creatures like the Rathalos), but the game offered quite a bit of variety in quest types and difficulty. Also, the game was designed around online multiplayer when that was still somewhat of a novelty, even offering special event quests that could only be played online. Monster Hunter did very well in Japan, and while Capcom worked on the follow-up, they released Monster Hunter G, an upgrade with improvements, new features, more monsters, and higher-difficulty quests. Monster Hunter Dos | PS2 The true Monster Hunter sequel would emerge late into the PS2 era–and only in Japan. Monster Hunter Dos released for the PlayStation 2 in February of 2006, with new weapons, the additions of subquests, a unique day/night and season system, and the addition of armor upgrades, among numerous other small tweaks and improvements. Monster Hunter Dos was warmly received in Japan, and was the final Monster Hunter game on the PS2. But for the larger global market–and the future of Monster Hunter–Capcom was looking towards the PlayStation Portable. Monster Hunter Freedom | PSP Even before Monster Hunter Dos launched, Capcom wanted players to be able to take the hunt on the go. Monster Hunter Freedom, known as Monster Hunter Portable in Japan, launched in December of 2005 in Japan and in May of 2006 for the rest of the world. It was based heavily on the aforementioned Monster Hunter G, offering up both new monsters (including the debut of Yian Garuga) and high-level “G” rank quests for players to enjoy In retrospect, it’s easy to see why the PSP felt like a true “home” for Monster Hunter: the PSP’s capability for adhoc local network play, along with its advanced graphical capabilities and analog control, fit the gameplay of Monster Hunter like a vambrace. It was followed up by Monster Hunter Freedom 2, which took cues from Monster Hunter Dos by expanding the weapon repertoire (adding series staples like the Hunting Horn and Gunlance to the armory) and revisiting Dos’s various locales. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite | PSP “Phenomenon” is exactly the word to describe how huge the follow-up to Monster Hunter Freedom became in Japan. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite released in 2008 in Japan as Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, expanding on the success of the previous game and transforming Monster Hunter into a household name. Freedom Unite would go on to sell a whopping 3.8 million copies globally, with many of those sales coming from Japan. Building on Freedom 2, Freedom Unite offered a host of quality-of-life improvements to the core experience while adding more environments, more monsters, additional monster behaviors, and a host of new high-difficulty quests. It introduced the concept of CPU-controlled helper characters by giving solo players use of a Felyne companion to aid in battle–a feature which later games in the series would build upon. Monster Hunter Portable 3rd | PSP Hitting the PSP at the end of 2010, Monster Hunter Portable 3rd is another Japan-exclusive Monster Hunter title–though that didn’t stop it from becoming one of Capcom’s fastest-selling games ever. Portable 3rd pushed the PSP to the maximum, showcasing some of the best-looking visuals on the system and setting a standard for high-quality visual designs that the series would continue in later installments. Portable 3rd also marked the first appearance of Zinogre, a fan-favorite monster to this day. Monster Hunter World | PS4 If there’s a turning point where the fervor for Monster Hunter became global, it’s probably 2018’s Monster Hunter World. Headlined by the fearsome Elder Dragon Nergigante, Monster Hunter World was a tremendous evolution of the series both graphically and gameplay-wise, using the PS4 to create a seamless hunting experience–in more ways than one. Not only were the tutorials and early-game experience improved for series novices, but the various “zones” that made up the large hunting environments (and necessitated transitional load times) were streamlined into one big, open space for an epic monster pursuit. And, for the first time ever, a Monster Hunter game was released simultaneously worldwide, allowing players from all over the globe to team up and experience the thrill of devising new hunting strategies together. True to the name of the game’s setting, it felt like a New World had opened up for the Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter World proved to be so successful globally that an expansion, Iceborne, released the next year, reintroducing some of the cold-weather mechanics seen in previous Monster Hunter titles. Monster Hunter World continues to have an active player base to this day. Monster Hunter Rise | PS5, PS4 Monster Hunter Rise, alongside its main monster Magnamalo, vaulted onto PS5 and PS4 in early 2023. It brought with it a host of unique gameplay additions: the fast-traveling, aerial-launching Wirebugs, a new type of Canyne companion called a Palamute, and “Rampage” battles where hunters were tasked with protecting the village of Kamura from an onslaught of several monsters all at once–including particularly dangerous Apex monsters. Plus, alongside hunting and capturing monsters, you could actually commandeer the huge beasts for a brief time with the Wyvern Riding feature. The already massive adventure grew even bigger with the Sunbreak expansion, taking hunters to the far-away Kingdom, adding several new monsters (including new leading beastie Malzeno), additional hunting locales, and numerous new skills for all of the weapons. Monster Hunter Wilds | PS5 The evolution of Monster Hunter from cult favorite to Japanese sensation to global popularity has been quite a ride, and the anticipation for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds has already hit a fever pitch. From striking new weather effects to new abilities enabled by a birdlike mount called a Seikret, there’s a mountain of new features for players to consider. Last year’s closed beta drew plenty of interest from old and new players alike. Fortunately for those of you itching to get that Hunting Horn back out for a trip to the Forbidden Lands, you won’t have to wait too much longer– Monster Hunter Wilds will be releasing on February 28. View the full article

Earlier this month we revealed PlayStation Store’s most downloaded games for December 2024. Today, let’s zoom out and look at the most downloaded games for all of 2024! As you’ll see, it’s an interesting mix of new AAA juggernauts and older favorites that continue to stand the test of time. Check out the full listings below. PS5 Games US/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS FC 25EA SPORTS College Football 25Call of Duty: Black Ops 6HELLDIVERS 2Grand Theft Auto VNBA 2K25HELLDIVERS 2Grand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS FC 24EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Hogwarts LegacyBlack Myth: WukongBlack Myth: WukongDRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROSea of ThievesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIDRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROEA SPORTS FC 25Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINBA 2K24It Takes TwoMadden NFL 24UFC 5MLB The Show 24ASTRO BOTFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHThe Crew MotorfestHogwarts LegacyMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeELDEN RINGWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2PhasmophobiaMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Cyberpunk 2077ASTRO BOTTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeSea of ThievesGran Turismo 7 *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games US/CanadaEUMinecraftMinecraftRed Dead Redemption 2EA SPORTS FC 25Batman: Arkham KnightRed Dead Redemption 2Need for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatGrand Theft Auto VA Way OutFallout 4Grand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS FC 24theHunter: Call of the WildThe ForestGang BeastsBatman: Arkham KnightCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINeed for Speed PaybackCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIThe Crew 2The ForestKingdom Come: DeliveranceNeed for Speed PaybackGang BeastsA Way OutHogwarts LegacyNBA 2K24Fallout 4Mortal Kombat XUnravel TwoSTAR WARS Battlefront IIMortal Kombat XMadden NFL 24STAR WARS Battlefront IIInjustice 2Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Kingdom Come: DeliverancetheHunter: Call of the Wild *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* US/CanadaEUBeat SaberBeat SaberAmong Us VRPavlovPavlovArizona Sunshine 2Arizona Sunshine 2Among Us VRStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionHorizon Call of the MountainJob SimulatorStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced EditionCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionJob SimulatorSwordsman VRCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionMetro AwakeningMetro AwakeningLegendary TalesSwordsman VR *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) US/CanadaEUFortniteFortniteRobloxRobloxMarvel RivalsCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueVALORANTStumble GuysFall GuysMarvel RivalsRocket LeagueFall GuysApex LegendsVALORANTThe First DescendanteFootballMultiVersusAsphalt Legends Unite View the full article

An unexpected bounty upends the new order of Avalon, marking a target on the backs of prominent Rogue team Operators. The huge Season 02 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone adds additional maps, modes, weapons, events, and more, kicking off the new year with a bang. Season 02 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches January 28 on PS5 and PS4. Play Video Multiplayer overview New Core 6v6 Maps Bounty (Launch): Take in the Avalon skyline at sunrise as you battle atop a skyscraper catering to a wealthy and powerful clientele. Dealership (Launch): There’s been an incident at the exquisite Pallasar car dealership. Race past the smoking vehicles into the showroom and beyond. Grind (Mid-Season): The infamous skatepark returns. Shred your enemies in the pro shop, indoor stadium, and along the huge skate bowl and halfpipe outdoors. New 2v2/6v6 Strike Maps Lifeline (Launch): Smoke rises from the hardtop of an ocean-bound yacht. Fight along its narrow confines, including a bar, gambling den, and disco. Bullet (Mid-Season): Engage the enemy in a bullet train speeding down the track. Climb up top into the screaming wind; watch that you don’t step off the sides. New Multiplayer modes Overdrive (Launch): Crank up the action in this twist on Team Deathmatch. Eliminate enemies to earn stars and rack up buffs like seeing through walls, replenishing health, and increasing your movement and handling speeds. Get every buff to activate Overdrive, awarding double stars for every elimination. Gun Game (Launch): The fan-favorite mode returns! All Operators cycle through the same set of 20 weapons; eliminate enemies to advance to the next weapon. Melee attacks set targets back to the previous weapon, and frequent radar sweeps reveal the last known location of all Operators on the map. Valentine’s Day LTMs: Get into the season of love with 3v3 competition in Third Wheel Gunfight and 2v2 Face Off modes in Couples Dance Off. New Loadout items Perk: Slipstream (Launch): Raises your base sprint speed at the cost of removing Tac Sprint. Perk: Hunter’s Instinct (Mid-Season): Eliminating an enemy marks the next closest enemy. Scorestreak: War Machine (Event Reward): Grenade launcher that fires a rain of mini grenades with a high-speed rate of fire. Wildcard: Flyswatter (Mid-Season): Replace the melee weapon in your dedicated melee slot with a Launcher. Multiplayer Ranked Play Gear up for another season of Ranked Play, offering a new set of seasonal rewards including a new Pro Issue Weapon Blueprint plus Calling Cards and Emblems displaying your highest earned Rank in the season. Zombies overview Enter cursed catacombs and follow in the footsteps of a doomed explorer as The Tomb map arrives at Season 02 launch. New map: The Tomb (launch) Reports of paranormal phenomena go back centuries at a dig site rumored to hold the Sentinel Artifact that may free Samantha Maxis from her Dark Aether prison. Descend into the tunnels below in search of a gate that will transport the characters to a world of darkness and ancient mysteries. New ways to fight (launch) Face new enemies like the Shock Mimic using the new Staff of Ice Weapon, Arrow Trap, and the Death Perception Perk featuring researchable Major and Minor Augments. Pop three new GobbleGums and blast enemies to smithereens with the craftable War Machine Scorestreak. Call of Duty: Warzone overview New Perks Perk: Reactive Armor (Launch): Your armor will regenerate up to 50% if you have not taken damage in the last 5 seconds. Perk: Low Profile (Mid-Season): Move more quickly while crouched, prone, and downed. General Overview New Weapons: Decimate your foes with four new Primary Weapons: the Cypher 091 Assault Rifle, PPSh-41 SMG, Feng 82 LMG, and TR2 Marksman Rifle. Plus, unlock the new Saw Blade Launcher, Skateboard Melee, and more. New Attachments: Equip an underbarrel Crossbow Attachment and go loud with the Full Auto Mod for the AEK-973 Marksman Rifle, the Binary Trigger for the Tanto .22 SMG, and the LMG Belt-Fed Attachment. New Events Earn new rewards in the following in-season events, with more arriving in the mid-season. Event: The Terminator: Collect skulls via eliminations to unlock rewards; earn bonus skulls for eliminating enemies with explosive or fire damage. Event: Shadow Hunt: To join Nocturne, you must first complete the challenges he has laid out before you. Don’t fail him. Event: St. Patrick’s Day: Clover Craze: Collect four-leaf clovers for landing eliminations. Redeem for rewards. Season 02 Battle Pass, Store Content Access over 110 pieces of unlockable content led by the new assassin Operator Nocturne alongside new Operator Skins, weapons, Weapon Blueprints, Finishing Moves, Emotes, and more. Get more with BlackCell. Become the ultimate killing machine as the Tracer Pack: The Terminator Ultra Skin X2 arrives courtesy of Skynet as well other awesome new Store Bundles like the Tracer Pack: Death Mosh, Tracer Pack: Killer Content Mastercraft, and more. Season 02 launches January 28 Black Ops 6 is available now. Experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of round-based Zombies experience! View the full article

Before we get into offering our perspectives about Ted Price’s long-planned and extremely well-deserved retirement, we want to sincerely thank everyone who has checked in with Insomniac about the state of our employees and Burbank studio during the terrible Los Angeles-area fires. The fires have devastated the communities around us. We continue to focus on supporting each other and communicating daily with Sony Interactive Entertainment to provide the latest information and resources to everyone affected. Sharing the news that Ted is retiring from Insomniac Games is still just as emotional to type as it has been to think about. The three of us – Chad, Jen and Ryan – have worked closely with Ted for many years. He’s not just our leader, he’s our longtime friend. And a great one at that. Ted will be missed for so many reasons. One of the great things about Ted is his ability to inspire everyone around him to grow. Ted has also set the ultimate example of how to not just say the right thing, but to do it too. Both with our games and how we behave as leaders and as a studio. Seeing how Ted operates for decades has prepared us to take on the challenge of stepping into Ted’s enormous, canoe-sized shoes. None of us can nor should try to “be like Ted” though – we must stay true to ourselves and our own leadership styles. However, it’s safe to say we’ll often think to ourselves, “What would Ted do?” as part of our individual and collective decision-making process. Now you’re probably wondering, “Well, who exactly are y’all and what should we expect from you going forward?” We want to share a bit more about ourselves, along with some insight into how we’re envisioning our role as co-studio heads. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image I joined our incredible studio eight years ago as CFO and Head of Finance, and our team has had my heart ever since. As part of our leadership team, I directly support our development teams across all titles, overseeing project planning, production strategy, business operations, resource planning, and co-development partnerships. Together with the best team in the world, we’ve shipped 12 games since my first day, and I’m super excited about the unforgettable experiences we’ll bring to players in the future. Before joining Insomniac Games, I was a senior finance executive, providing strategic and financial leadership to global tech and entertainment businesses. I’m passionate about driving innovations that elevate our studio and community. Outside of work, I support Glendale’s neighborhood libraries and love playing games with my kids. Over the holidays, I immersed myself in Astro Bot and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered-and loved those unforgettable adventures. – Jen Huang, Co-Studio Head, Insomniac Games One afternoon, I picked up a copy of Spyro The Dragon for Research™ purposes. I was floored by its charm and attention to detail – here, clearly, was the work of a team at the top of their game, and I wanted to learn their secrets. I joined Insomniac in 1998. Since then, I’ve had the honor to contribute to five generations of PlayStation as an Environment Artist, Art Director, Studio Director for the Durham studio, and – starting in 2017 – as the Head of Creative. As a senior leader, I support the creative, story, and research teams across all titles to help ensure that our games ship with a uniquely Insomniac vision and a high degree of polish. So what secrets did I learn? Mainly that magic happens when talented people build on each other’s ideas even as they challenge each other to advance their craft. In my new role, I’m excited to work with Ryan and Jen to continue Insomniac’s tradition of creative collaboration. – Chad Dezern, Co-Studio Head, Insomniac Games Our shared intention is to preserve what has made Insomniac special for 30-plus years while exploring how we can strategically evolve to succeed for decades to come. We’ll continue prioritizing our studio culture, built around transparency and collaboration. We strive for a workplace where employees can do the best work of their careers. What does all this mean for our players and fans? We’re going to keep making the games you love, while taking care of the people who make them. This aligns with our studio vision of making a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image We know this is big news and probably a lot to absorb. Ted is an industry legend, responsible for launching and creative directing three iconic PlayStation franchises in Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance: Fall of Man. Back-to-back-to-back. He’s helped guide us through every single PlayStation console generation and much more. Ted has also laid the foundation for Insomniac as one of the industry’s all-time most successful studio leaders. Now, it’s up to us to help Insomniac thrive long into the future. Thanks to Ted’s guidance and leadership, we are ready. View the full article

I’m Al Rivera, Creative Director of DC Universe Online, and I’m here today to talk about the exciting narrative changes that are on the way to our beloved MMORPG. Starting with our next update, Light and Rain: Day of Reckoning, our team will be sharing stories over the course of multiple chapters instead of the one-off format that we’ve traditionally taken. What does that mean for players? Let’s get into it! Show me a comic fan, and I’ll show you a person who appreciates deep narratives told over the long haul. We love one-shot books as much as the next person, but we felt that there was an opportunity for us to lean into what makes comics engaging. That’s why we’re taking a new approach and telling stories through “story arcs” and “chapters.” Chapters are part of a larger story arc, and our premier story arc, Light and Rain, officially begins with the release of its first chapter called Day of Reckoning, which I’m proud to reveal will be available next week. With Day of Reckoning, Players will be able to experience a completely new narrative experience filled with explosive action and powerful storytelling that you have never seen before in DCUO. We’re excited to see how players respond to the new arc, whether they’re exploring our worlds for the first time or have been with us since we launched on PlayStation 14 years ago. As comic fans, we love the community discussions that come between issue releases, and we’re looking forward to seeing the fan theories and speculation that folks will have around DC Universe Online’s narrative. We’ve been sharing Day of Reckoning updates via in-universe posts, and the community has already started sifting through them for hidden nuggets. We’ve worked to ensure that those discussions will continue as players try to predict what’s ahead, what heroes will be swept into the action, and why exactly characters are making difficult and nuanced decisions. All right, enough talk! We’ve put together a special behind-the-scenes video highlighting what you can expect to see in Day of Reckoning, including the first in-game footage of some of the amazing places that you’ll be able to visit next week. Check it out! Play Video This is only the beginning. We’ve got deep stories planned for years right now. And we’ve been working closely with DC to tie them into what they’re doing. Whether you’re a fan of DC Comics, super heroes overall, or captivating stories, we’re confident that you’ll love what our team has built for you. I look forward to seeing you in DC Universe Online soon! View the full article

First off, we want to thank the incredible Star Wars community for the overwhelming support and excitement following our announcement. We can’t wait to bring this beloved classic back into your hands. With Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launching tomorrow, we want to ensure you’re fully prepared to jump back into the galaxy far, far away. Play Video Ain’t cheating? Ain’t trying We’ve got plenty of cheat codes to spice up your adventure, whether you’re looking for a challenge or just some lighthearted fun. Here’s how to activate them across all platforms. Jedi on Jedi crime What it does: Engage in player-versus-player combat during the campaign. Where to enter: During two-player gameplay. How to activate: Hold R2, press Square + Triangle + Circle, then Cross Activate Radar Map What it does: Reveals enemy locations. Where to enter: Pause the game. How to activate: Up, Down, Up, L1, R1, L1 Return to the last checkpoint What it does: After losing all lives on a level, continue the game and enter the same level. Pause the game and input the cheat code. Where to enter: Pause the game. How to activate: L1, R1, L1, L1, R1, R1, L1, R1, R1, L1 Summon an Ultimate Saber What it does: Unlocks a powerful lightsaber in Survival Challenge mode. How to unlock: Beat 100 enemies in Survival Challenge mode. Go big or go big head mode What it does: Enlargens the player’s head. Where to enter: During gameplay. How to activate: R1 + D-Pad Down + Triangle Big foot mode What it does: Makes the player’s head, feet, and weapon large. Where to enter: During gameplay. How to activate: R1 + D-Pad Down + Cross Fun-size mode What it does: Shrinks the player’s character. Where to enter: During gameplay. How to activate: R1 + D-Pad Down + R2 Unlock the Loader Droid What it does: Unlocks the Loader Droid as a playable character. Where to enter: In character select during the campaign. How to activate: R1 + L1 + Square Modern and classic controls: A guide for every Jedi Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned Jedi returning for another adventure, mastering the controls and unlocking fun cheats will help you conquer the Dark Side with ease. Here’s a detailed look at the modern and classic control schemes followed by the cheat codes you can activate across all platforms. Modern controls (recommended for new players) Jump: Cross Attack 1: Square Attack 2: Triangle Attack 3: Circle HUD Toggle: View Button Lock Target: R1 Block: L1 Defense Ability: L1 + L2 Short Range Attack: L2 + Cross Long Range Attack: L2 + Triangle Use Item: L2 + Square The modern control layout offers a more intuitive experience for new players, helping them quickly grasp movement and combat mechanics. Classic controls (for returning jedi masters) Jump: Circle Attack 1: Cross Attack 2: Square Attack 3: Triangle HUD Toggle: View Button Lock Target: R1 Block: L1 Defense Ability: L1 + L2 Short Range Attack: L1 + Cross Long Range Attack: L1 + Triangle Use Item: L1 + Square Seasoned players will return with ease after 25 years – letting them dive back in with the same controls they knew and loved from the original release. These cheats and control options ensure every player—whether new or returning—has an experience tailored to their playstyle. Choose your control scheme, enter some cheat codes, and dive into an unforgettable adventure in Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles starting January 23 on PS5 and PS4. Additionally, the Star Wars: Prequel Pack, including Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Star Wars Republic Commando, Star Wars Episode I Racer, and Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launches tomorrow.. Play four action-packed Star Wars games in one pack! May the Force be with you, always. See you in the battle! View the full article

Mastering a game is always a challenge, and when you have to deal with over 500 different ships with unique commanders, guns, and armor schemes, things can get out of hand real quickly. That’s where our new feature comes in: The Codex. Available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, this all-encompassing in-game encyclopedia brings everything you need to know about World of Warships: Legends right to your fingertips. The Codex is your one-stop resource for everything a new player needs to know about our game. Think of the Codex as your personal encyclopedia, filled with important information that will prepare you for the high-stakes combat of the seven seas. No more need for piecing together fragmented advice from forums and other sources. Now, all the essentials are just a few button presses away, neatly organized, searchable, and designed to make your sailing smooth, or as smooth as it can be during naval combat. When designing the Codex, we kept in mind that it needs to be easy to use. It’s filled with all the right keywords, icons, and colors to make navigation a breeze. Plus, we’ve added some visual flair to keep the reading experience exciting. With well-chosen fonts and beautiful artwork, diving into ship stats or game mechanics isn’t just informative-it’s fun. And the Codex isn’t just for new players. We decided to go a bit overboard (pun intended). Working closely with our community and experienced players, we’ve included more advanced tactics, commander setups, and ship builds for those looking to min-max. Want to know which is the ideal commander for your favorite ship class? Look no further than the Codex. Players have grinded the game for thousands of hours trying out different setups, and we’ve compiled their findings into easy-to-understand articles. The Codex offers player-tested strategies to make you the MVP of the battle. We are also making sure that the content is always fresh so you are never stuck with outdated information. But wait, there’s more! Not only does the Codex teach you about specific commanders and ship types, but it also dives into the game’s mechanics. Naval combat and the physics behind it can get quite complicated, and figuring it out in the heat of battle is almost never a good idea. That’s where the Codex shines. We’ve simplified complicated concepts such as ricochets, shell mechanics, and angling in our articles to give you an edge in battle. For example, ever wondered how to make the most out of the biggest battleship of World War 2 Yamato and her iconic guns? The Codex will explain how you can target the enemy for maximum damage output. But we won’t stop there. One of the great things about the Codex is that it’s going to be updated continuously as the game grows. New ships, commanders and mechanics are constantly being worked on by our team here in Wargaming. Making sure this tool stays relevant for the years to come is a priority. Whether you’re a new player who is just getting started, or an experienced captain checking out something new or looking back at some details, there will always be something to discover through the Codex. So, what are you waiting for? The Codex is ready and waiting to turn you from a fledging sailor into a studied academic! Take the plunge and dive deep into the world of naval warfare, and let the Codex be your teacher and guide. The ocean is a dangerous place, and you need to be prepared, especially when it’s full of Battleships, Cruisers, Destroyers, and formidable Aircraft Carriers! Think you can handle them? Download the game to join our vast fleet of players today and turn the tide. View the full article

PlayStation Store Lunar New Year promotion comes to PlayStation Store on 22 January*! Enjoy up to 75% off on a huge range of incredible games until 12 February. Highlighted titles include Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, TEKKEN 8, Persona 3 Reload and Resident Evil 4. Head to PlayStation Store to enjoy savings now! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image PlayStation Plus Players who join PlayStation Plus during 22 January to 4 February can save 25% on a 12-month PS Plus Extra membership, or join 12-month PS Plus Deluxe with an even bigger 35% discount! Current PlayStation Plus Essential or Extra members can save 35% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.** With PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe, get access to monthly games, exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and hundreds of games through the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, including hit titles like God of War Ragnarök, Grand Theft Auto V, Like a Dragon Gaiden and many more. Explore the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Deluxe, try select games like the epic Black Myth: Wukong with Game Trials, and more.*** *Level Up New Year’s Play starts on 22 January 00:00 JST and concludes on 12 February 23:59 JST. Products may have different sales periods. See specific offer details on product detail pages or retailer sites. Not applicable for Indonesia. **Not applicable for Indonesia. ***Availability of Classics and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PlayStation Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Howdy, folks! This week, the crew returns for the first show of 2025! Topics of discussion include Marvel Rivals and retro classics Final Fantasy 5 and the Contra series. Plus, Brett joins to close out the PlayStation 30th Anniversary discussion by sharing his favorite PS5 and PS VR2 games. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles | PS5, PS4 Synduality Echo of Ada | PS5 Dynasty Warriors: Origins hands-on details Arken Age pre-launch details Platformers of PlayStation Plus Marvel Rivals Brett highlights his top games on PS5 and PS VR2 The Cast View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, 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 share moments from a new game you started in 2025 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: issinn_ shares a cream colored outfit from Infinity Nikki. Amianan_NiRaGuB shares a close up portrait from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. NeoGamer95 shares Geralt riding into a sunset in The Witcher 3. CarrotsCaptures shares Aloy framed by tree limbs in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. BBSnakeCorn shares a ghostly street view in Ghostwire: Tokyo. xenobitz shares dishes being delivered to characters in Wuthering Waves. 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: Wuthering Waves SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 22, 2025 Next week, we’re exploring the world of Wuthering Waves. Share adventurous moments meeting different Resonators using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

PlayStation Store’s extending the new year celebrations with the January Deals promotion, starting January 15 for a limited time*. You can enjoy steep discounts on a variety of titles, including Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition, EA SPORTS FC 25 Ultimate Edition, The Last of Us Part I Digital Deluxe Edition and many more. Head to PlayStation Store to see the full list and find out your regional discount. *January Deals promotion available on PlayStation Store from 00.00am JST, Wednesday January 15 until 23:59pm JST Wednesday January 29. Game selection may differ by region. Check PlayStation Store for more details. Not applicable for Indonesia. View the full article

Astro Bot took top honors at the 2024 Game Awards, and we couldn’t be prouder of the little guy and his many friends. But Astro Bot doesn’t exist in a vacuum – Team Asobi’s award-winning hero comes from an illustrious legacy of PlayStation platformers spanning way back to the original PlayStation, from first-party studios and third-party developers and publishers alike. If you’re looking to dig into the legacy of PlayStation platformers from the beginning to the current day, there’s no better way to do it than with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog. Here’s a sampling of some noteworthy platformers you can play now.* A Hat in Time | 2017 Play Video The “collectathon” subgenre of 3D platformer, emphasizing the hunt for hundreds of assorted doodads in sprawling levels, was quite popular around the turn of the millennium. A Hat in Time is a loving callback to those days spent scouring every nook and cranny, as players control Hat Kid in her quest to retrieve Time Pieces in a large and exceptionally silly cartoon world. Find Yarn Balls to make new hats and earn new powers, battle foes to gather Pons for upgrades, search for hidden Relics and Rift Tokens, and figure out what Mustache Girl’s whole deal is. Publisher: Humble Games | Developer: Gears for Breakfast Ape Escape | 1999 Ready for some monkey business? Science gone wrong has created a gang of hyper-intelligent monkeys causing chaos through time, and it’s your job to bring these too-smart simians back home. As one of the first game series to use the DualShock controller’s dual-analog sticks to their full potential, Ape Escape lets you use careful movement and funky gadgets to sneak up on and nab these naughty simians. Be careful–you’ll want to pay close attention to the apes’ helmets to gauge their mood before you approach. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment Celeste | 2018 Play Video Ah, the humble dash: a truly beloved platformer maneuver. Indie-game pixel masterpiece Celeste elevates the act of using the simple dash to new levels to traverse huge screens packed with challenging hazards. Ground dashes, multidirectional mid-air dashes, dashes from a wall climb, items to grant multiple dashes–you’ll have loads of fun mastering the game’s fast movement to get around and snag all of its secrets. This is one mountain you’ll love to climb. Publisher: Maddy Makes Games | Developer: Maddy Makes Games Gravity Rush Remastered | 2016 Play Video Gravity Rush is your game if you like your platforming with a dose of open-world adventuring and memorable world-building. Amnesiac Kat wakes up in the city of Hekseville in the middle of a disastrous storm, quickly discovering that her cat companion allows her to shift gravity. She’ll use these skills to navigate Hekseville’s stunning architecture, fight off mysterious monsters, and aid the populace–all while delving deep into the mysteries around her. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy | 2001 This classic from Naughty Dog stars one of the most memorable platforming duos of the PS2 era. Jak’s buddy Daxter has a problem: he fell into a mysterious pool when the duo snuck onto Misty Island, and now he’s become small and very fuzzy. Now, the two are seeking out the Dark Sage Gol Asheron to fix things up and save the world in the process. Vibrant animations, colorful environments, and a then-revolutionary environment design that minimized load times keep Jak and Daxter feeling classic to this day. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Naughty Dog Jumping Flash | 1995 Day-one PlayStation fans will talk your ear off about just how cool Jumping Flash was and how it wowed them as a showcase of original PlayStation power… but why not try to see what all the fuss was about? This unique first-person platformer starts Robbit, a mechanical rabbit who can jump really, really high. Explore surreal environments filled with bizarre foes, awesome weaponry, and plenty of floating platforms that give you space to hop up to absurd heights. There was nothing like it then, and it’s still a unique and fun game. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Exact, Ultra Rayman Legends | 2013 Play Video Who says you need limbs to perform astounding feats of platforming? Rayman, Globox, Barbara, and the Goth Teensy have to deal with the aftermath of a century-long nap, rescuing the Teensies and once again saving the Glade of Dreams from evil forces. Besides gorgeous hand-drawn HD visuals, Rayman Legends offers up to four-player local co-op, so gather friends for a fantastic sidescrolling adventure. Publisher: Ubisoft | Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart | 2021 Play Video Here’s the other well-known duo of PlayStation platforming, whose adventures have continued into the current generation. Rift Apart uses the PS5’s capabilities to give players the biggest and most graphically stunning Ratchet and Clank outing yet, with the new Rift Tether gadget allowing for very fast travel. Prepare for shooting, gadget-driven navigation, and interdimensional hijinks, and the introduction of Ratchet’s alternate-dimension lady Lombax counterpart, Rivet. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Insomniac Sackboy: A Big Adventure | 2020 Play Video He might be made of fabric, but Sackboy’s as tough as nails when it comes to adventure. Our stuffing-filled hero comes to rescue his fellow Sackpeople and Craftworld from the wicked Vex, and he’s got a whole wealth of new skills to show off. You’ll be rolling, diving, fluttering, and smacking foes around as you search for precious Dreamer Orbs. It won’t be easy, and you’ll need some help along the way. Fortunately, you can play with up to three other adventurers in online and local co-op to surmount the toughest obstacles. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sumo Digital Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus | 2002 Who’s the stealthy, suave thief with a family history of heisting and a bushy, ringed tail? Sly Cooper, that’s who, and he’s on a mission to get back the missing pages of the Thievius Raccoonus–his family’s book of secrets–from the shady paws of the Fiendish Five. Platforming and stealth combine as you slink through the Fiendish Five’s lairs, using Sly’s distinct sneaking and thieving abilities to avoid guards, security systems, and other traps to take back the precious pages. Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Developer: Sucker Punch Looking for even more platforming fun? Check out this in-depth feature on some of the best 3D platformers on PlayStation. *The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions. View the full article

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the release of the Until Dawn game, and I’m thrilled to share with you the world premiere of the trailer for Until Dawn the movie, coming to theaters. Play Video PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures have been working closely with director/producer David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation, Lights Out) and writer/producer Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle series, The Nun series) to translate Until Dawn to the big screen. In making that transition, we wanted to honor the spirit of the Until Dawn game – especially the idea of decisions with branching paths and deadly consequences – while adapting it in a way that maximizes both the entertainment and terror for moviegoers. Though the movie’s story is set in the same world as the game, it was important to us that the movie wasn’t just a retelling. Instead, the film will feature fresh characters in a new, original story. If you’ve played the game, you know not everything is what it seems. With the movie we wanted to keep the audience guessing until the end. We can’t wait for fans to discover how the events of the movie connect to the Until Dawn game. Peter Stormare, whom you know as Dr. Hill in the game, is one of those key connecting links. The film will delve into his character’s involvement in the events of the game, raising questions for fans to explore. Given Peter’s role spanning both projects, it’s only fitting he introduce the first Until Dawn movie trailer to the world: “I have been lucky to be part of Until Dawn since the original, incredible, super terrifying game, and that’s why I’m so excited to be part of this film, because the whole thing is a love letter to horror, and it completely honors the spirit of the game. The movie is going to be full of fresh characters and victims in a brand-new story, loaded with twists. So whether you’re a longtime fan or you’re discovering it for the first time, get ready for Until Dawn like you’ve never seen it before.” – Peter Stormare Now, enjoy the world premiere of the trailer, and keep checking back, as there will be plenty more updates between now and when Until Dawn hits theaters later this year. View the full article

Explore the mythical snowy landscapes in God of War Ragnarök, Osaka’s vibrant underworld in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, the vast, sandy expanses of Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand, and the futuristic mech-sized battlefields of SD Gundam Battle Alliance. These games and more form January’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup* and will be available to play from January 21. Two timeless classics are also joining PlayStation Plus Premium: PS2 adventure epic adventure Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings and PS2’s spooky Medievil II. Finally, in case you missed it, PlayStation Portal released a system update that allows PlayStation Plus Premium members to test Cloud Streaming (Beta) for select PS5 games on Game Catalog. Learn more here. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image God of War Ragnarök | PS4, PS5 From Santa Monica Studio comes the sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). Embark on an epic and heartfelt journey as Kratos and Atreus struggle with holding on and letting go. Fimbulwinter is well underway. Kratos and Atreus must journey to each of the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world. Along the way they will explore stunning, mythical landscapes, and face fearsome enemies in the form of Norse gods and monsters. As the threat of Ragnarök grows ever closer, Kratos and Atreus must choose between their own safety and the safety of the realms. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name | PS4, PS5 Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Under the codename ‘Joryu’, Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand | PS5 In this action RPG, master the sands and explore a unique fantasy land teeming with secrets and dangers alone or in online two-player co-op, as you hunt colossal legendary creatures in spectacular combat. Reign of Sand is the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen: an expanded world, new enemies and challenges, revamped progression, new quests, reworked voice acting, additional difficulty mode and ‘New Game+’ modes! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image SD Gundam Battle Alliance | PS4, PS5 Mobile Suits and characters from across Mobile Suit Gundam history take center stage in this all-new action RPG. The story takes place in G: Universe, a world where Gundam canon twists and turns in ways no one can predict. To correct this world’s distorted history, you lead a 3-unit squadron consisting of Mobile Suits and pilots from across Gundam history – a true Battle Alliance. Experience Gundam history’s most famous scenes as you develop new Mobile Suits to add to your arsenal. In multiplayer, you can play through the game with up to 2 other players in a 3-person team. Enjoy this new SD Gundam action RPG solo, or with friends. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sayonara Wild Hearts | PS4 Sayonara Wild Hearts is a dreamy arcade game about riding motorcycles, skateboarding, dance battling, shooting lasers, wielding swords, and breaking hearts at 200 mph. As the heart of a young woman breaks, the balance of the universe is disturbed. A diamond butterfly appears in her dreams and leads her through a highway in the sky, where she finds her other self: the masked biker called The Fool. Journey through a custom-written pop soundtrack, chase scores, and set out to find the harmony of the universe, hidden away in the hearts of Little Death and her star-crossed allies: Dancing Devils, Howling Moons, Stereo Lovers and Hermit 64. Let’s Pop! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image ANNO: Mutationem | PS4, PS5 Welcome to the neon-covered, 2D-meets-3D Cyberpunk world of ANNO: Mutationem. In this Action-Adventure game with RPG elements, you become Ann: a highly-skilled combat-trained lone wolf on a personal mission in a giant Metropolis, full of sinister mega-corporations, mysterious fringe groups and creatures more bizarre than words can express. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Orcs Must Die 3 | PS4, PS5 Orcs Must Die! 3 ushers orc-slaying mayhem to a previously unimaginable scale. Solo or with a friend by your side, arm yourself with a massive arsenal of traps and weapons. Slice, burn, toss and zap hordes of repugnant orcs in this long-awaited successor to the award-winning series. It’s everything fans loved about the first two games and more. More orcs, more traps, more weapons, more upgrades and even better looking. It’s cranked up to at least eleven. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Citizen Sleeper | PS4, PS5 You are a sleeper, a digitised human consciousness in an artificial body, owned by a corporation that wants you back. Inspired by Tabletop Roleplaying games, Citizen Sleeper uses Dice, Clocks and Drives to create a player-led experience, where you choose your path in a rich and responsive world. Thrust amongst the unfamiliar and colourful inhabitants of the Eye, you need to build friendships, earn your keep, and navigate the factions of this strange metropolis, if you hope to survive to see the next cycle. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Poker Club | PS4 Welcome to Poker Club. Live the life of a poker pro in the most immersive poker simulation ever seen, with Ultra HD 4K visuals and breath-taking ray tracing. Join a community of online players on their way to the top and track your progress in more than 10 Texas Hold’em tournament modes including freezeouts, shootouts, super-turbos, bounties and more. Whether you’re a seasoned poker pro or brand new to the table, perfect your play style for the chance to win big. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings | PS4, PS5 Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, originally released in 2009 on PlayStation 2, takes you on a perilous, around-the-world quest for the staff of Moses. This classic third-person action adventure has been enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Grab your whip and get ready for a thrilling journey in true Indiana Jones tradition. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Medievil II | PS4, PS5 The sequel to MediEvil released on the original PlayStation in 2000. In this new and improved version, featuring up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters, you’ll have to challenge the powers of darkness and untold magic as Sir Daniel Fortesque returns from the grave to thwart an evil sorcerer’s plans. Arm yourself with a mighty arsenal of weapons, including swords, daggers, crossbows, hammers, and even the occasional chicken drumstick. Solve fiendish puzzles and riddles, face ghoulish enemies that will strike fear into the bravest of souls, all of it set to a spine-tingling soundtrack. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. View the full article

We’re back! My name is Blake Stone, Lead Designer at VitruviusVR, the development team behind Mervils & Shadow Legend VR on the original PS VR. We are very excited to launch our newest title Arken Age, a single-player VR adventure set in a terraformed sci-fi fantasy world. In the game you engage in full physics-based combat using Arkenite infused swords & guns; and can freely explore the densely filled environments under siege by Hyperion’s neural corruption. Arken Age has a full 15-hour story driven campaign, was built from the ground-up for PlayStation VR2, and is launching tomorrow, January 16. 10 years of developing for PlayStation VR In 2015, we were demoing an early version of Mervils: A VR Adventure, our third-person VR platforming game at the Immersed Conference in Toronto, Canada when we were approached by Richard Marks, Head of Sony’s Magic Lab at the time. He couldn’t tell us too much, but said that his team “had something really cool in works for VR” and that Mervils could be a great fit for it. He later sent us a prototype of the Project Morpheus headset which would later be renamed PlayStation VR, and since then we have never looked back. We released Mervils in 2017 and later launched Shadow Legend VR in 2020, a first-person medieval sword-fighting game, and we learned a ton from the PlayStation VR community’s feedback on those games that we have directly applied to Arken Age. From Shadow Legend we learned that players loved the Climbing Picks both for their fluidity of movement in VR and haptics on impact. For Arken Age we took the Climbing Picks one step further and physically integrated them into the players forearms and added the ability to flick your wrists upwards to deploy them at any time during the game. The Climbing Picks is only one example, but there’s so much more included in the game. We further refined our custom VR inventory system, weapon crafting, character interactions, unique combat features, exploration elements, and our design philosophy behind building high-fidelity worlds in VR. Dynamic Foveated Rendering & breath-taking HDR graphics In order to take full advantage of the PlayStation VR2 we worked hard to ensure Arken Age’s rendering, shaders, particle-effects, and post-effects were compatible with Dynamic Foveated Rendering (DFR) for the best image resolution possible. Although, image quality is not the only benefit of the PS VR2, with the vibrant world of the Bio-Chasm in Arken Age, it really showcases the importance of HDR graphics in VR with the bright blue waters, lush foliage, and emissive energy bloom from Arkenite weapons, buildings, & the robotic Hyperion soldiers in the world. VR weaponry & custom adaptive triggers When developing Arken Age our biggest focus was on realistic physics-based combat and one-of-a-kind VR weaponry; each with their own unique Adaptive Trigger haptics. In the game you begin with 3 fully customizable & paintable weapons and can collect over 30 unique weapon mods in total. Each attachment is custom designed for VR gameplay, ranging from the Hyperion God Axe; a throwing axe that uses PS VR2’s eye-tracking & can be recalled at your will, the Tempered Cutter; a deployable saw blade that dismembers enemy limbs, and the Astral Ballista; a high-powered chargeable bow, to name a few. In addition, eye-tracking is used to enable the sniper scopes in the game, just close one eye when your head is close to a scope and watch the magic happen! Uncover the story of Bio-Chasm & your full VR alien body In Arken Age you are a biological alien creation, built with full locomotion and the ability to freely jump, crouch, climb, & swim. You can view your full body in first-person and holster all weapons physically onto your character. Your journey begins in Celestial Custodian’s Tower on the shores of the Bio-Chasm, a terraformed realm created to harvest Arkenite Energy. Its divine founder, the Grand Arborist, has ceased cultivation of your planet and every transmission sent to him has been met with abject silence. In Arken Age you uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the Grand Arborist, forge alliance with the Nara alien race, take up arms against Hyperion’s legion of corrupted soldiers, and learn how your character; who is part Nara and part Hyperion tech, fits into this world. Arken Age takes the player through a full 15-hour adventure, combines both physics-based sword combat with long-range gun combat, has a wide-range of custom VR interactions, epic VR boss fights, and gives the player full freedom to explore the dense environments of the Bio-Chasm. We want to thank everyone in the PlayStation VR community for their support over the years and we hope Arken Age will be something PS VR2 fans can enjoy this Jan 16 and for the years to come! View the full article

PlayStation Store’s extending the new year celebrations with the New Year Deals promotion, starting January 15 for a limited time*. You can enjoy steep discounts on a variety of titles, including Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition, Hitman World of Assassination, The Crew: Motorfest Deluxe Edition and many more. Get a preview of just some of the games under offer below, then head to PlayStation Store when the promotion goes live to see the full list and find out your regional discount. Get a preview of just some of the games under offer below, then head to PlayStation Store when the promotion goes live to see the full list and find out your regional discount. A Way Out Alien: Isolation AQP base game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Deluxe Edition Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition Batman: Return to Arkham Battlefield 4 Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Deluxe Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Call of the Wild: The Angler™ – Fishing Starter Pack Call of the Wild: theAngler Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 College Football – Deluxe Edition Coral Island Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle Crash Bandicoot Bundle – N. Sane Trilogy + Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition Crysis Remastered Trilogy (Digital Only) Dead Space – Deluxe Edition DEATH STRANDING Director’s Cut Digital Deluxe Edition Detroit: Become Human Diablo III: Eternal Collection Diablo® Prime Evil Collection Dragon Ball FighterZ – FighterZ Edition DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition Dying Light Dying Light 1 + Dying Light 2 Bundle EA Sports FC 25 – Ultimate Edition F1 Manager 2024 Far Cry 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 Bundle Far Cry 6 Deluxe Edition FAR CRY®6 Gold Edition Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach For Honor – Year 8 Gold Edition For Honor – Year 8 Standard Edition Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition (PS4) Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition (PS5) HITMAN World of Assassination Jurassic World Evolution 2: Deluxe Edition Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package KINGDOM HEARTS III Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Lords of the Fallen – Standard Edition Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition MechWarrior 5: Clans MechWarrior 5: Clans – Digital Collectors Edition Middle-earth: Shadow of War Monster Hunter Rise+Sunbreak Deluxe Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne Master Edition Digital Deluxe Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate + Injustice 2 Leg. Edition Bundle Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate PS4 & PS5 Mortal Kombat XL MW2 – PS4 Cross-Gen Edition MW3 – Cross-Gen Edition MX vs ATV Legends MX vs ATV Legends – Ultimate Edition NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja Storm CONNECTIONS Need for Speed Heat: Deluxe Edition Need for Speed Rivals Outlast Outlast: Bundle of Terror Overcooked! 2 Persona 4 Golden Persona 5 Persona 5: Ultimate Edition Planet Coaster 2: Deluxe Edition Planet Zoo Police Simulator: Patrol Officers PoP:TLC – Complete Edition (post-launch) Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Ravenswatch – Legendary Edition Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Sinful Edition SnowRunner – Premium Edition [NEW BUNDLE] Sonic Origins South Park: The Fractured but Whole South Park: The Stick of Truth + The Fractured but Whole Special Edition (EU/US/ASIA) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order & Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Bundle Supermarket Owner Simulator: Business Teardown Tekken 7 Tekken 7 – Definitive Edition The Crew: Motorfest Deluxe Edition The Crew: Motorfest Gold Edition Year 2 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition PS5 THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV DX The Last of Us™ Part I Digital Deluxe Edition The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt theHunter: Call of the Wild Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Ultimate Edition 2021 Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 UFC 5 Deluxe Edition Ultimate Edition (JP/Asia: Sound Ultimate)(EU/US:Ultimate) Unicorn Overlord Unravel Two Way of the Hunter A Way Out Alien: Isolation Anno 1800 Deluxe Edition AQP base game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Deluxe Edition Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition Batman: Return to Arkham Battlefield 1 – Revolution Battlefield 4 Bus Simulator 21 Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Deluxe Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War – Cross-Gen Bundle PS4™ & PS5™ Call of the Wild: The Angler™ – Fishing Starter Pack Call of the Wild: theAngler Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Cars 3: Driven to Win College Football – Deluxe Edition Crash + Spyro Triple Play Bundle Crash Bandicoot Bundle – N. Sane Trilogy + Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition Crysis Remastered Trilogy (Digital Only) Dead Space – Deluxe Edition DEATH STRANDING Director’s Cut Digital Deluxe Edition Descenders Detroit: Become Human Diablo III: Eternal Collection Diablo® Prime Evil Collection Dying Light Dying Light 1 + Dying Light 2 Bundle EA Sports FC 25 – Ultimate Edition F1 Manager 2024 Far Cry 6 Deluxe Edition Far Cry Primal FAR CRY®6 Gold Edition Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach For Honor – Year 8 Gold Edition For Honor – Year 8 Standard Edition Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition (PS4) Gran Turismo 7 25th Anniversary Digital Deluxe Edition (PS5) HITMAN World of Assassination Jurassic World Evolution 2: Deluxe Edition Kingdom Hearts All-In-One Package KINGDOM HEARTS III LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Little Nightmares Complete Edition Lords of the Fallen – Standard Edition Middle-earth: Shadow of War Monster Hunter Rise+Sunbreak Deluxe Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne Master Edition Digital Deluxe Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate + Injustice 2 Leg. Edition Bundle Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate PS4 & PS5 Mortal Kombat XL Musashi MW2 – PS4 Cross-Gen Edition MW3 – Cross-Gen Edition MX vs ATV Legends MX vs ATV Legends – Ultimate Edition Need for Speed Need for Speed Heat: Deluxe Edition Overcooked! 2 Persona 5 Persona 5: Ultimate Edition Planet Coaster 2: Deluxe Edition Planet Zoo Police Simulator: Patrol Officers PoP:TLC – Complete Edition (post-launch) Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Ravenswatch – Legendary Edition Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Sniper Elite 4 SnowRunner – Premium Edition [NEW BUNDLE] Sonic Origins South Park: The Fractured but Whole South Park: The Stick of Truth + The Fractured but Whole Special Edition (EU/US/ASIA) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order & Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Bundle Supermarket Owner Simulator: Business Teardown Tekken 7 The Crew: Motorfest Deluxe Edition The Crew: Motorfest Gold Edition Year 2 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition PS5 The Last of Us™ Part I Digital Deluxe Edition The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt theHunter: Call of the Wild Thief Simulator 2 Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Ultimate Edition 2021 Tomb Raider: Legend Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 UFC 5 Deluxe Edition Ultimate Edition (JP/Asia: Sound Ultimate)(EU/US:Ultimate) Unicorn Overlord Unravel Two Way of the Hunter WRC Generations – The FIA WRC Official Game – Deluxe Edition *New Year Deals promotion available on PlayStation Store from 00.00am PST/BST, Wednesday January 15 until 23:59pm PST/BST Wednesday January 29. Game selection may differ by region. Check PlayStation Store for more details. View the full article

Hi everyone! Time to level up this Lunar New Year! Purchase a new PlayStation®5 and stand to win prizes such as PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, PlayStation Store gift cards, Sony Bravia TV and more. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image (NOTE: please check campaign URL for promotion details in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand) From 17th January to 2nd February, there will be discounts on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, DualSense wireless controllers, PULSE Elite Wireless headset and PULSE Explore wireless earbuds, applicable in participating retailers (https://www.playstation.com/local/retailers/). View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image (NOTE: please check campaign URL for promotion details in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand) From 17th January – 17th February 2025, purchase a PS5 console, submit the entry form and stand to win rewards in participating countries/regions* – including the grand prize of a Sony Bravia TV. Additionally, entrants who own PS Plus Membership during campaign period will qualify for special prizes that include PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, DualSense Wireless Controller – Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition and PlayStation Portal Remote Player. You can find more details of the campaign here: https://www.playstation.com/en-my/local/campaigns/level-up-new-years-play. * “Participating Countries/Regions” means South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand). Please see below for full details of Level Up New Year’s Sale 2025. Malaysia PlayStation 5 ConsolesOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation®5MYR 2,499MYR 2,260PlayStation®5 console – Digital EditionMYR 2,069MYR 1,830 PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation VR2MYR 2,799MYR 1,859DualSense® wireless controller (White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage)MYR 369MYR 309DualSense® wireless controller (Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Teal)MYR 399MYR 339Pulse Elite Wireless HeadsetMYR 699MYR 609Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsMYR 999MYR 869 View the full article

Dear Trailblazers: On behalf of the Honkai: Star Rail development team, I want to wish you a wonderful New Year! May your journey through the infinite cosmos continue to bring excitement as we embark together on this romantic space adventure. Today, I’m thrilled to share more about Version 3.0 “Paean of Era Nova,” launching January 15. This update introduces the long-awaited world of Amphoreus and begins an epic new chapter in our main story. The Trailblaze Mission in Amphoreus will be released in two parts across eight versions, from 3.0 to 3.7, making it the largest story arc in Honkai: Star Rail to date. Get ready to embark on the “Hero’s Journey” with new playable characters — Aglaea and The Herta, plus the Trailblazer: Remembrance unlocking a new Path! Amphoreus, the Eternal Land Leaving Penacony the Planet of Festivities behind, the Astral Express embarks toward Amphoreus under Black Swan’s guidance, seeking both to replenish Trailblaze Fuel and uncover the mysteries of this celestial body — a realm so enigmatic that even the Aeon of Trailblaze, Akivili, could not reach, its existence hidden from most of the cosmos. From the outside, Amphoreus appears as a chaotic vortex, its existence impossible to detect or understand. Similarly, its inhabitants remain completely unaware of the outside universe. Unlike other worlds, they do not know of the concept of “Aeons,” instead worshiping deities known as “Titans.” According to legend, twelve Titans created Amphoreus: Three who wove fate, three who shaped the heavens and earth, three who molded life, and three who brought calamity.” Yet this realm’s history is steeped in tragedy. In ancient times, the arrival of three Titans — “Strife,” “Death,” and “Trickery” — sparked a civil war among the gods. Soon after, a mysterious force known as the “black tide” swept across the world. None know its origins, but all life touched by it loses sanity, with even the mighty Titans proving vulnerable. Over millennia, between the black tide gradually consuming Amphoreus and the gods waging endless war, the world fell into eternal night. Now, in humanity’s final sanctuary — the Holy City of Okhema — only the protection of Kephale, the Worldbearing Titan, stands as the last barrier against the black tide. And now, the Astral Express, arriving as an unexpected force from beyond this world, is destined to change the course of Amphoreus’s fate, but how? Well, that’s for you to find out, dear Trailblazers! The Beginning of the Hero’s Journey As mentioned earlier, the Trailblaze Mission on Amphoreus will span across eight versions, forming an epic and grand narrative. In the upcoming Version 3.0, you will officially set foot on this eternal land and embark on your own Hero’s Journey. Upon entering Amphoreus, the Trailblazer and Dan Heng first descend into a region known as the “Abyss of Fate.” Legend says three Titans — Time, Passage, and Law — once wove here the threads of time, space, and rules that would govern Amphoreus, determining the fate of all creation. Now this land lies in eternal night, with only emptiness echoing through its grand architectural remains.” As the story unfolds, the Trailblazer’s group will return to the Abyss of Fate, pierce through the mists, delve deep into the temple, and finally gain audience with Oronyx, the Titan of Time. Through this encounter, the Trailblazer embarks on the Path of Remembrance, gaining the ability to “draw strength from the past.” Meanwhile, players will meet a new companion who, due to their mysterious origins and tendency to only make “Mem” sounds, is temporarily named “Mem.” Beyond their adorable appearance, Mem plays a crucial role in combat. The Trailblazer can summon Mem during battles, where it gradually charges Energy. Once fully charged, it provides Mem’s Support that allows a designated character to immediately takes action and deal additional True DMG, turning the tide of battle. Together with Mem, the Trailblazer will surely overcome the various challenges that await in Amphoreus. Following the winding path beyond the Abyss, players will reach Okhema, the Holy City built into the mountainside. Bathed in the eternal dawn light of the Worldbearing Titan’s protection, this city will serve as a crucial base for the trailblazing expedition through Amphoreus. Among its most distinctive landmarks stands the Marmoreal Palace, a grand baths. More than just a place for bathing and relaxation, it functions as the city’s heart, a public gathering space fostering daily social connections among residents. And Okhema has much more to offer beyond its architectural marvels. Here, you’ll encounter a variety of fascinating creatures. Among them is the dromas, a loyal helper of the Amphoreans, known for their strength in carrying both people and goods. The Dromas is a creation of Georios, the Earth Titan, one of the Three Titans of Foundation. A specialized Dromas Workshop can be found within Okhema, dedicated to crafting and training these remarkable creatures. Scattered throughout the city, you’ll also find a host of chimeras, each with its unique traits. Their colors, personalities, and temperaments vary greatly—some are quick to anger, others delight in mischief, and still, others offer their help to humans in whatever way they can. In these times of eternal night and chaos, Okhema, sheltered under the Worldbearing Titan’s protection, remains humanity’s final sanctuary and beacon of hope. Local legend tells a romantic tale: Kephale shall one day open their eyes, leading humanity to triumph over the black tide and forge a new world. From beneath this holy city, a group of human heroes known as the Chrysos Heirs embarks on a quest for flame, shouldering the mission to reclaim the twelve Titan Coreflames and restore Amphoreus to glory. In future stories, the Trailblazer will join their journey, fighting alongside the Chrysos Heirs in this legendary expedition. In Version 3.0, Trailblazers will also explore the unique city-state of Castrum Kremnos. It was named after the Blade of Fury that dangles high above the city, and it is also where the Strife Titan resides, thus making it the place where the seventh Coreflame slumbers. In the second half of the Trailblaze Mission, players will borrow the power of the Oronyx to return to the past and experience Castrum Kremnos during its golden age. There, they will discover one of the mechanisms the Trickery Titan Zagreus left behind: The Hand of Zagreus. This mechanism can be used to lift heavy obtains, pick up items, smash open pathways, and obliterate enemies easily in special circumstances. It serves as a major aid to exploration. In Version 3.0’s climactic Trailblaze Mission, Trailblazers and the Chrysos Heirs will face numerous challenges before engaging in a final battle with Nikador, the Strife Titan, to reclaim the Coreflame of Strife. Known as the “Lance of Fury,” Nikador and its followers hold a fanatical devotion to war and combat. To defeat them, Trailblazers need to collect “Glory” stacks to shatter Nikador’s “Titanic Corpus.” The final area of Version 3.0 unfolds in the Vortex of Genesis, the grand sanctuary and birthplace of Amphoreus. This sacred site, home to the primordial essence of the Twelve Titans, is said to be where the Miracle of Genesis will one day manifest. Here, the Chrysos Heirs will return the reclaimed Coreflames after overthrowing each Titan. Above, constellations light up the night sky, representing the journeys of those who came before. The Flame-Chase Journey, a thousand-year odyssey of trials and perseverance, has now reached its turning point. The road ahead will be forged by the Trailblazers, standing alongside the Chrysos Heirs to continue the legend! Companions of the Flame-Chase Journey Version 3.0 will invite two new and powerful 5-star characters to join the player’s teams. The first is the esteemed#83 member of the Genius Society, an Emanator of Erudition: Madam Herta. Since Herta first debuted, she made a deep impression via her unique Herta puppets and idiosyncratic behaviors on the space station. It is said that her true self resides in a place on the Cosmos’ edge, and she rarely reveals herself to others. It is only today that she has finally shown herself. The Herta is an Ice-Type Erudition character that is skilled at AoE DMG. In battle, she can apply Interpretation on enemies, and ally characters attacks can also further apply Interpretation. With the increase of Interpretation stacks, The Herta’s abilities can increase powerful hits of DMG based on their high Interpretation stacks on specific targets and multiple enemies besides. Additionally, The Herta’s Ultimate can also Transfer the highest Interpretation stacks to Elite or stronger enemies, before dealing Ice DMG to all enemy targets.” The second character making her debut is Aglaea from Amphoreus. She bears the divine authority of “Romance,” and is one of the earliest Chrysos Heirs to embark on the Flame-Chase Journey. As Okhema’s dressmaster, Aglaea isn’t just a legendary hero of Amphoreus, but she is also a major figure in recruiting new Chrysos Heirs to embark on the world-saving journey after the Flame-Chase Journey was interrupted prior. As the first limited 5-star Remembrance character, Aglaea can summon her memosprite Garmentmaker in battle to fight alongside her. They demonstrate a duet dance aesthetic in combat. Additionally, through their cooperation, Aglaea and her Garmentmaker can synchronize attacks on enemies. This new joint attacking mechanism not only increases the Garmentmaker’s SPD, and also adds a new layer of rhythm and variability to combat, allowing an exquisite dance for two to unfold at a charming cadence. In addition, in the first half of Version 3.0, there will also be a special Warp event. Limited 5-star characters Lingsha, Feixiao, and Jade will be making reruns. In the second half, the 5-star characters Boothill, Robin, and Silver Wolf will also be making a limited return. These characters will serve stronger reinforcements, walking side by side with Trailblazers to embark on a journey across Amphoreus. Aside from this, March 7th will gain a Preservation outfit. It can be claimed after unlocking the “Characters” function and logging in during the Version 3.0 period. Meanwhile, the Honkai: Star Rail Trailblazer Edition PS5® Physical Disc Bundle will soon be available for purchase, both online and in physical stores! System Optimizations Lastly, we’ve listened closely to player feedback and, in this major Version 3.0 update, have implemented several system optimizations to improve the gameplay experience! Among the new additions is the “Flying Amphora”. Smashing a Flying Amphora will grant you a boost in movement speed as you traverse the open world. Meanwhile, to ensure new players can easily enjoy the main storyline of Amphoreus, we’ve also made adjustments so that after completing the “Silent Galaxy” Trailblaze Mission, you can head directly to Amphoreus without difficulty. Version 3.0 also brings updates to the new Leveling Guide system that allows Trailblazers to evaluate their character’s strength, with recommendations on Character Level, Light Cone, Traces, Relics and more. We’ve also introduced the “Wishful Resin” and “Variable Dice”, allowing targeted modification and redistribution of a Relic’s Main and Sub Stats, offering more flexibility in developing companions. But that’s just the beginning — many more exciting improvements await your discovery! These are just some exciting updates in Version 3.0 — there’s plenty more to explore and enjoy! We wish you all a year filled with adventure, growth, and great moments in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article

Hi everyone! Time to level up this Lunar New Year! Purchase a new PlayStation®5 and stand to win prizes such as PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, PlayStation Store gift cards, Sony Bravia TV and more. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From 17th January to 2nd February, there will be discounts on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, DualSense wireless controllers, PULSE Elite Wireless headset and PULSE Explore wireless earbuds, applicable in participating retailers (https://www.playstation.com/local/retailers/). View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From 17th January – 17th February 2025, purchase a PS5 console, submit the entry form and stand to win rewards in participating countries/regions* – including the grand prize of a Sony Bravia TV. Additionally, entrants who own PS Plus Membership during campaign period will qualify for special prizes that include PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, DualSense Wireless Controller – Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition and PlayStation Portal Remote Player. You can find more details of the campaign here: https://www.playstation.com/en-sg/local/campaigns/level-up-new-years-play. * “Participating Countries/Regions” means South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand). Please see below for full details of Level Up New Year’s Sale 2025. Singapore PlayStation 5 ConsolesOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation®5SGD 799SGD 735PlayStation®5 console – Digital EditionSGD 669SGD 605 PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation VR2SGD 869SGD 599.00DualSense® wireless controller (White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage)SGD 107.00SGD 82.90DualSense® wireless controller (Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Teal)SGD 114.00SGD 89.90Pulse Elite Wireless HeadsetSGD 199.90SGD 173.90Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsSGD 295.90SGD 256.90 View the full article

Hi everyone! Time to level up this Lunar New Year! Purchase a new PlayStation®5 and stand to win prizes such as PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, PlayStation Store gift cards, Sony Bravia TV and more. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From 17th January to 2nd February, there will be discounts on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, DualSense wireless controllers, PULSE Elite Wireless headset and PULSE Explore wireless earbuds, applicable in participating retailers (https://www.playstation.com/local/retailers/). View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From 17th January – 17th February 2025, purchase a PS5 console, submit the entry form and stand to win rewards in participating countries/regions* – including the grand prize of a Sony Bravia TV. Additionally, entrants who own PS Plus Membership during campaign period will qualify for special prizes that include PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, DualSense Wireless Controller – Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition and PlayStation Portal Remote Player. You can find more details of the campaign here: https://www.playstation.com/th-th/local/campaigns/level-up-new-years-play . * “Participating Countries/Regions” means South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand). Please see below for full details of Level Up New Year’s Sale 2025. Thailand PlayStation 5 ConsolesOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation®5THB 18,690THB 16,890PlayStation®5 console – Digital EditionTHB 15,690THB 13,890 PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation VR2THB 22,190THB 14,890DualSense® wireless controller (White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage)THB 2,590THB 2,090DualSense® wireless controller (Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Teal)THB 2,690THB 2,190Pulse Elite Wireless HeadsetTHB 5,190THB 4,490Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsTHB 7,790THB 6,790 View the full article

Hi everyone! Time to level up this Lunar New Year! Purchase a new PlayStation®5 and stand to win prizes such as PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, PlayStation Store gift cards, Sony Bravia TV and more. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From 17th January to 2nd February, there will be discounts on PlayStation 5, PS VR2, DualSense wireless controllers, PULSE Elite Wireless headset and PULSE Explore wireless earbuds, applicable in participating retailers (https://www.playstation.com/local/retailers/). View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image From 17th January – 17th February 2025, purchase a PS5 console, submit the entry form and stand to win rewards in participating countries/regions* – including the grand prize of a Sony Bravia TV. Additionally, entrants who own PS Plus Membership during campaign period will qualify for special prizes that include PS5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, DualSense Wireless Controller – Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition and PlayStation Portal Remote Player. You can find more details of the campaign here: https://www.playstation.com/en-id/local/campaigns/level-up-new-years-play. * “Participating Countries/Regions” means South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand). Please see below for full details of Level Up New Year’s Sale 2025. Indonesia PlayStation 5 ConsolesOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation®5IDR 9,699,000IDR 8,919,000PlayStation®5 console – Digital EditionIDR 8,199,000IDR 7,419,000 PeripheralsOriginal SRPPromotion SRPPlayStation VR2IDR 10,599,000IDR 7,319,000PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundleIDR 11,499,000IDR 7,319,000DualSense® wireless controller (White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage)IDR 1,359,000IDR 1,159,000DualSense® wireless controller (Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Teal)IDR 1,449,000IDR 1,249,000Pulse Elite Wireless HeadsetIDR 2,499,000IDR 2,179,000Pulse Explore Wireless EarbudsIDR 3,599,000IDR 3,129,000 View the full article

January 17 will bring Dynasty Warriors: Origins, a thrilling new addition to the Dynasty Warriors series to PlayStation 5, and we recently had the opportunity to play the tactical hack-and-slash action ahead of its release. Play Video The gripping tale of a ‘nameless hero’ Dynasty Warriors: Origins follows the drama surrounding China’s Three Kingdoms period, from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the Battle of Red Cliffs. At the beginning of the game, the protagonist gets caught up in a battle with Guan Yu against the troops of corrupt officials. The Yellow Turban Rebellion was never portrayed in detail in previous installments of the series. Still, this game goes into depth around the origins and woes of the Yellow Turbans, as well as the perspectives of each general belonging to the defeated troops. The struggle of choosing sides amid a slew of enthralling warriors and heroes The protagonist is a traveling martial artist suffering from amnesia. However, his body still remembers how to handle weapons, allowing him to wield his skills tactfully in every battle. Since he is not loyal to a specific kingdom or sovereign, he can deepen bonds with various forces and join them on the battlefield. However, the protagonist must eventually face a pivotal choice – whether he will serve and support the aspirations of Cao Cao, Suan Jin, or Liu Bei. All three are brilliant warriors, which makes the choice even more difficult. All three are intriguing, and you will develop special bonds with them throughout the story. Deciding who to support is made all the more difficult since each one will woo you to join their side. After thinking long and hard, I ultimately chose to support Liu Bei, as I had been fighting alongside him since the very beginning of the game. It is a difficult decision since choosing one side means you will have to cross blades with those you once fought with. An even more exhilarating and gratifying hack-and-slash action In this game, players will not only enjoy the exhilarating ‘1 vs 1,000’ gameplay with easy to learn controls that is characteristic of the Dynasty Warrior series but also large-scale tactical battles that are equally thrilling and rewarding. As in the previous entries, you can dominate regular enemies by mastering the combo of swift normal attacks and powerful, strong attacks. However, renowned generals and leader-class officers are surrounded by a protective aura called Fortitude, which prevents you from dealing significant damage. To deplete enemy fortitudes, the player must target an opening after an enemy’s attack, leverage Battles Arts, a set of unique moves available for each weapon, or Parries, a powerful counter that leaves the enemy vulnerable. Dominate your foes with Musou Attacks and Companion attacks Powerful Musou Attacks can be triggered when the Musou Gauge reaches a certain level, and they can eliminate enemies in a wide area. In addition, you can activate War God Rage mode when the Musou Gauge is built up to two levels, as well as the super-powerful True Musou attack. In some battles, you can bring an allied general as your Companion. You can directly control your companions by switching to them and unleashing their unique attacks. You can also trigger the Extreme Musou Attack in tandem with your companion, which is a blast to use. Experience unprecedented scale as thousands of soldiers clash on the battlefield Dynasty Warriors: Origins takes full advantage of the power of PS5 to realize an unprecedented scale of battle in the series’ history. In some battles, you will witness massive groups of enemies clash on the field, which is a spectacle on its own. Every soldier on the battlefield employs their own strategy, whether under the command of their leaders or with their own volition, causing the state of battle to shift rapidly. The importance of maintaining your troop’s Morale Morale is an important factor during battles. Morale rises when enemy generals are defeated, or you seize enemy strongholds. When morale is high, your soldiers’ powers are bolstered to your advantage, but on the other hand, morale can fall when allied generals are defeated or your strongholds are captured. There were stressful moments when I was needed in multiple places at once, but overcoming those challenges was extremely satisfying. Command your Bodyguards with strategic Tactics and repel Grand Tactics deployed by Large Forces Dynasty Warrior: Origins will bring back the Bodyguard system. Using Tactics, you can command these bodyguards to perform various actions, such as raining arrows or charging with spears. Also, when a massive number of soldiers gather, a Large Force will be formed. These large forces can deploy Grand Tactics, dramatically shifting the tide of battle. These intense group assaults involve troops charging in one after another with spears or stone throwers firing firebombs. Though these attacks are a spectacle to witness, they’ll inflict significant damage on your allies, so make sure you deal with them swiftly. The story of this latest installment in the series offers a unique perspective into the historical drama from the eyes of a ‘nameless hero,’ and the intense battles and unprecedented scale of the battlefields are gripping and immersive. Dynasty Warriors: Origins is for the die-hard fans of the series, as well as those new to the franchise who are eager to explore the epic tales behind the Three Kingdoms and their heroes. Experience the grand battle on January 17 on PS5. View the full article

As 2024 came to a close, we asked you to take a look back and share your favorite screenshots you took while playing in 2024 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are the Share of the Year highlights: cuterboy296 shares Astro Bot in the God of War themed level tossing the Leviathan Axe. riainwonderland shares a back to back portrait of Aloy and Rost from Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. themarkplumb shares a close up portrait of Abby in newly released skin in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. calisarah1998 shares Kay Vess walking out of a structure in Star Wars Outlaws. domo_vp shares a Na’vi aiming a bow and arrow with a planet center framed in the background in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora TakaSanGames shares Eve striking a pose with her weapon in Stellar Blade Gib84G shares a group of Space Marines standing in their armor in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. DexM_ds shares the Destined One carrying a bird on his arm in Black Myth: Wukong __Auron__ shares the protagonist nun framed by dramatic lighting in Indika. MBaw96 shares the protagonist and wolf from Neva underneath a larger spirit wolf falling in the sky. 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: New Game SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on January 15, 2024 Did you unwrap a new game over the holidays? Next week, share moments diving into a game you’ve never played before using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article