Commander Fury

Set to launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a 4v4 team-based fighting game brought to life through a collaboration between Arc System Works — the studio behind the Guilty Gear series and Dragon Ball Fighter Z — PlayStation Studios, and Marvel Games. Featuring unique anime-inspired visuals, the game brings high speed, explosive combat packed with nonstop intensity. Every match promises dramatic, unpredictable showdowns that keep the action going. At August’s Evolution Championship Series (EVO) and throughout the closed beta test, players were able to assemble a team of four out of six iconic characters: Captain America, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Storm, and Doctor Doom. At Tokyo Game Show 2025, happening from Thursday, September 25 to Sunday, September 28, Spider-Man and Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes) will join the roster, expanding the playable character count to eight. Spider-Man A fast, agile fighter armed with versatile web attacks Spider-Man’s key strength is his versatile offense built around his signature move, Web Zip. This technique lets him fire webs from the ground or air in multiple directions, then sling himself at high speed along a chosen path. He can also use Web Zip to launch upward diagonally for aerial strikes or dive down from above for sudden ambushes. His unpredictable moves will keep opponents constantly on edge. Web Zip unlocks a variety of follow-up moves When Spider-Man’s Web Zip connects with an opponent, you can follow up with powerful attacks like Zip Kick, a swift follow-up strike, or Web Slam that crushes opponents with his web. When blocked, or if Web Slam is chained too often, the move transitions into a Web Snare that drags opponents closer. Spider-Man can also shoot his web upward to hang in mid-air, baiting foes into performing anti-air attacks. Combining Web Zip with its various follow-up attacks keeps the pressure high and fuels Spider-Man’s chaotic high-paced offense. Mix melee and projectiles for maximum pressure Spider-Man comes equipped with a versatile toolkit, including those similar to special moves in traditional fighting games. His projectile attack, Web Shot, fires a blob of web that can also be used midair. You can switch between medium and heavy to shoot multiple webs in succession. It’s effective for zoning but risky if opponents anticipate it and jump in, due to its long animation. His rush skill, Arachnid Assault, shifts into a somersault kick when executed in the air. When used airborne, you have i-frames against other aerial attacks, making it valuable not only as a combo finisher but also as an anti-air move. Versatile attacks that enhance both attack and defense Web Bomb plants a lingering explosive. Although it can be destroyed by enemy attacks, it’s useful for disrupting movement. His counter skill, Spidey-Sense, shifts Spider-Man into a special stance that lets him evade attacks and throws while automatically striking back. It proves handy for deflecting attacks right as you’re recovering from a knockdown or interrupting enemy combos. Spider-Man also has a unique ability: crouch-walking. While I didn’t have a chance to try it, his extremely low stance may help him slip under certain projectiles while advancing. The combination of his core movesets, including projectiles, rush moves, and anti-airs, alongside his arsenal of quirky skills like Web Zip, makes Spider-Man extremely versatile and dynamic. Ghost Rider A tactical fighter equipped with a unique gauge Ghost Rider wields a unique gauge called the Vengeance Gauge, designed to resemble a car or motorcycle tachometer. Managing this gauge is integral to his gameplay. It builds as he uses his skills, boosting both hit count and damage the higher the meter climbs. However, when the gauge maxes out, Ghost Rider collapses to his knees and suffers a long recovery, forcing players to carefully manage the meter so it doesn’t overload. Powerful abilities that evolve based on the Vengeance Gauge Hellfire unleashes flames and has a short recovery, which makes it tough for enemies to counter when blocking, and is perfect for applying pressure or setting up a combo. Penance Driver is a powerful command throw great for breaking defenses, and both light and heavy versions allow him to lunge forward to grab foes from mid-range. Judgment Cradle, his ranged chain attack, can branch into a feint, low, or overhead, giving him another way to crack defenses. Rounding out his arsenal is Hell Scorcher, which sets the ground ablaze to create an area of lingering flames that deals continuous damage. The key is to build the Vengeance Gauge without losing control To reduce the Vengeance Gauge, players must rely on unique moves, powerful supers, ultimate skills, or even tagging in a teammate. One such move, Revelator Chain, spins Ghost Rider’s chain in a flurry of strikes that drain the gauge with each hit. Holding down the button extends the move, allowing him to continuously attack while lowering his gauge. Another option is Hell Throttle, which engulfs Ghost Rider in flames to damage nearby foes. While this move cuts down the gauge significantly, it leaves him wide open, so timing is key. Maintaining a high but not maxed-out Vengeance Gauge empowers Ghost Rider’s skills, giving him an advantage. Combos enhanced by these boosted abilities can shave off massive chunks of an opponent’s health bar, which feels immensely rewarding. However, in the heat of battle, it’s easy to let the gauge max out, which will leave you completely vulnerable. Mastering Ghost Rider clearly requires practice and precision. ​​ Ghost Rider demands tactical gameplay and constant gauge management, but his over-the-top style with whipping chains and spewing flames makes him a thrill to both play and watch. He is a challenging but highly rewarding character, so don’t be afraid to give him a shot. Dive into an all-new Marvel Universe, filled with iconic Marvel heroes and villains, fan-favorite stages, and an intuitive gameplay system with MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls! View the full article

We here at Naughty Dog are honored to celebrate The Last of Us Day 2025, our annual recognition of the franchise that has meant so much to you, our incredible fans, and the teams at Naughty Dog who have contributed to the series over the years. It’s been a busy year for The Last of Us, and we’re grateful for your incredible support of Joel, Ellie, and Abby’s journeys. So we’re excited to commemorate TLOU Day with you all in some fun, new ways: The Last of Us Part II Remastered on PlayStation Plus The Last of Us Part II Remastered is now available on PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium!* PlayStation 5 players can experience the stories of Ellie and Abby, alongside extra modes like No Return, Guitar Free Play, and more. We’ve been overjoyed by the reception to additions like the roguelike mode No Return from fans who have already played, and can’t wait for more of you to jump in. And for PC players who have yet to play either entry on the series, good news: The Last of Us Part I and The Last of Us Part II Remastered will both be on sale starting next Monday, September 29 through October 6 as part of the Steam Autumn Sale! The Last of Us Part II Remastered: No Retournament Dozens of Dogs competed in our first-ever internal No Retournament, putting their skills to the test in the fan-favorite No Return mode introduced in The Last of Us Part II Remastered. We wanted to offer a peek into our studio coming together for this thrilling event, so watch our recap below: Play Video New The Last of Us Merchandise We have a first look at Dark Horse’s incredible The Last of Us: Part I and Part II Scripts collection: View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Check out this new statue from our partners at Dark Horse offering an up-close look at the imposing Bloater. Our friends from YouTooz have also released new The Last of Us Monitor Buddies, so Ellie and Joel can keep watch while you work or play. YouTooz also released three new plush figures: Joel, Ellie, and Shimmer the horse. Finally, Fangamer brought back the fan-favorite Brock the Brick plushie, and introduced Lev’s iconic shark plushie from The Last of Us Part II. TLOU Wallpapers and more You may have seen our graphic designer Jason Ferry’s amazing work across our website, merchandise, and partnership collaborations. He’s even grown mold at home to use in his designs – don’t worry, he hasn’t turned into a Runner just yet. Here’s Jason to explain what he’s been up to: “I’ve grown so much slime mold over the past year people have started calling me Mold Man. To celebrate TLOU Day, we’ve used the mold imagery to create six wallpapers for mobile and desktop. You can download them here, and carry my mold on the go, like a pro.” We’re also introducing new Animated Avatars and Avatar Frames for the Steam Points Shop. They’re designed in pairs, creating complex scenes when used together. And with Halloween right around the corner, celebrate the holiday and TLOU with a set of nine The Last of Us Jack-O-Lantern stencils. Submit your favorite Jack-O-Lanterns here by October 24 for a chance to be featured on the Naughty Dog social channels this Halloween! View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Thank you for celebrating another The Last of Us Day with us! It’s a privilege to see your love for the series through beautiful art, inspired cosplay, and amazing Photo Mode shots, all of which inspires us to keep making memorable games for you. *The Last of Us Part II (PS4) and The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5). Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. PS 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 until cancellation. Terms apply, see play.st/psplus-usageterms. View the full article

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid and I are back this week to discuss the new upcoming Ghost of Yōtei merch, TGS, and recapping this week’s State of Play. This episode also includes an interview with Gabe Cuzzillo, one of the three developers of the PS5 title Baby Steps. Stuff We Talked About Next week’s release highlights: EA Sports FC 26 | PS5, PS4 (out today) Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles | PS5, PS4 LEGO Party! | PS5, PS4 Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition | PS5 Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny | PS5 Digimon Story: Time Stranger | PS5 Ghost of Yōtei | PS5 Ghost of Yōtei merch — Celebrate all things Ghost with Franchise Rewards that lets players celebrate their in game achievements with real world items. TGS Recap — Get hands on impressions and details of all the best games coming to PlayStation from the show floor. September State of Play — Check out new heroes, titles, and stories coming to PS5 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 O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music. [Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.] View the full article

The PlayStation booth at Tokyo Game Show 2025 is packed with memorable photo ops and hands-on gameplay with some of the most anticipated PS5 titles. In this PS Blog post, we take you inside the booth and share our gameplay impressions of Dragon Quest I & II, Onimusha Way of the Sword, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, Fishbowl, and Meteora. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image At the PlayStation booth, we’re showcasing 14 highly anticipated PlayStation 5 titles, including Ghost of Yōtei and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Let’s dive into the lineup! Play Video Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake | Publisher: Square Enix | Out: Oct 30 In the Tokyo Game Show 2025 demo of Dragon Quest I, players chase down the Robbin’ ‘Ood Thieves after they stole a key, tracking them into a mountain cave. Unlike the original’s one-on-one encounters, the remake pits you solo against groups of enemies. Armed with the Thorn Whip and spells like Sizz, you can strike entire hordes at once, though being outnumbered keeps the battles intense. The showdown with the Robbin’ ‘Ood Thieves was especially challenging, but the game helps balance the odds by highlighting each enemy’s weaknesses. By exploiting those vulnerabilities and keeping up with constant healing, I was able to secure victory. In the Dragon Quest II demo, the objective was to defend a mermaid’s dwelling from Hargon’s underlings by diving into the depths of the sea. This time, the party consisted of four members, including Princess of Cannock who is joining the lineup for the first time. Swift and capable in battle, she commands spells like Kacrack and Frizzle, along with abilities such as Thin Air and Hypnowhip. However, even when given direct orders, she occasionally acts on her own, adding an element of unpredictability. Playful, spirited, and expressive, she brings vitality into both the combat and the narrative. In Dragon Quest II, a newly added underwater realm expands the world of adventure. Sunlight filters through the depths, and vibrant corals are illustrated with striking detail, highlighting the beauty of HD-2D visuals. Players can freely navigate the ocean by ship, and when using Lorelei’s Harp, the vessel becomes enveloped by bubbles and descends beneath the surface, enabling seamless travel both above and below the sea. Distinct monsters inhabit each layer of the ocean, including entirely new creatures not seen in the original. Play Video Onimusha Way of the Sword | Publisher: Capcom | Out: 2026 At the PlayStation booth, I got to experience an adventure that was set across a section of the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. One of the game’s defining features is its dual-gauge system shared by the protagonist Miyamoto Musashi and his Genma adversaries: a yellow Health Gauge and a red Stamina Gauge. Landing attacks or skillfully countering enemy strikes drains their Stamina, and once it empties, enemies lose their balance and become exposed to Musashi’s devastating Break Issen strike. Conversely, if Musashi’s own Stamina Gauge runs dry, he is left off-guard and extremely vulnerable. This constant push and pull creates thrilling, tension-filled exchanges. While enemy attacks can be blocked with a single button, the game also introduces two advanced defensive maneuvers: Parry and Deflect. A Parry is performed by timing a guard just right, staggering the enemy and creating an opening for a counterattack. Its timing feels fairly generous, making it one of the easier techniques to execute. Deflect, in contrast, requires pressing an extra button while guarding. The margin for success is tighter, but when timed correctly, Musashi can fend off enemy strikes and greatly diminish their Stamina Gauge. Meanwhile, the series’ signature counter move, Issen, requires timing an attack to the exact moment of an enemy strike. It is the hardest technique to master but landing it brings an unmatched sense of exhilaration. Chaining Parries and Deflects to handle multiple foes is extremely satisfying. The tense, split-second encounters that unfold from waiting for the perfect opening or battling against many adversaries capture the spirit of dramatic swordplay of classic samurai dramas. The boss fight against Sasaki Ganryu, set on the iconic wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, was a deadly duel. Ganryu unleashed brutal, unpredictable attacks, such as axe kicks and spinning slashes. To survive, I had to parry his relentless onslaught while striking back to chip away at his Stamina Gauge. The battle forced me to leverage every skill I had mastered up to that point. Play Video The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin | Publisher: Netmarble | Out: Jan 28, 2026 This open-world action RPG is set in the world of Nakaba Suzuki’s manga and anime, The Seven Deadly Sins. At the PlayStation booth, both Story Mode and Open World Mode were available to try out. Story Mode follows an investigation led by Tristan and Tioreh, taking them to Lake Penace — the site of a legendary battle years earlier between Estarossa of the Demon King’s elite Ten Commandments, and Escanor of the Holy Knights, the Seven Deadly Sins. Being able to visit this iconic battlefield is a treat for longtime fans. The gameplay also offers plenty of variety; plunging into an underwater cavern triggers a 3D shooting sequence, and soon after you’ll face block-based puzzles. You can continue exploring underwater, where you’ll encounter colossal enemies. The discovery of a pendant within the cave, along with the game’s original storyline, adds an extra layer of mystery and intrigue. In Open World Mode, players are free to explore a vast map that spans far beyond the city surrounding Liones Castle, reaching grasslands, forests, coastlines, and islands. Each area is intricately detailed, fueling the urge to venture further and uncover new sights. Iconic locations from the series, including the Fairy King’s Forest and the shores of Lake Penace, also appear on the map. Players can scale tall walls with consecutive jumps and soar from great heights using a glider. Interacting with townsfolk unlocks area quests, and due to the dynamic day-night cycle, certain quests can only be completed after nightfall. In Open World Mode battles, players can seamlessly swap between characters. Up to four characters can be assigned to the directional buttons, and once the switch gauge fills up, they can be rotated in and out mid-combat. Each fighter brings a distinct style: Tioreh can fly and fight in midair, Tristan excels with swift, agile strikes, while Slader relies on slower heavy-hitting attacks. Since every character handles differently, part of the fun comes from experimenting and discovering which character best suits your playstyle. Fishbowl | Developer: imissmyfriends.studio, Wholesome Games Presents Fishbowl is planned for release on PS5. Developed by a two-person, India-based team, imissmyfriends.studio, Fishbowl tells a coming-of-age story that unfolds over the course of a month. Its pastel-hued pixel art immediately catches the eye, with Alo’s home rendered in vibrant, intricate detail that exudes warmth and charm. In sharp contrast, her dreams and inner worlds are portrayed in monochrome, the absence of color emphasizing her solitude and melancholy. The game begins with Alo returning home in a rickshaw on a rainy day after work. It has been a week since she started her new job and living alone, and her somber mood reflects the weight of loss — she had lost her beloved grandmother, Jaja, just a month earlier. When Alo steps inside, she discovers that her mother has sent over her grandmother’s belongings. At this point, a sliding puzzle begins. Once solved, players can read Alo’s heartfelt thoughts about each item, revealing the deep bond she shared with her grandmother. The final keepsake is a toy goldfish in a glass bowl; an object that seems to hold the key to the story. At home, Alo also has work to do: video editing. She works for a popular influencer and carries out her assignments from her own space. The editing process is presented as a light rhythm-based mini-game. When Alo completes video edits or spends time chatting with friends, a gauge at the top of the screen gradually fills up. Though never explicitly explained, the gauge appears to reflect her emotional well-being. Even small routines, such as cooking a meal or taking a shower, cause the gauge to increase slightly, hinting that simple acts of mindfulness play a role in nurturing the heart. Yet questions remain: how will Alo come to terms with the loss of her beloved grandmother? How will she adjust to the challenges of a new job? And how will she cope with the isolation of remote work? While the demo only offered a glimpse into a single day of her life, it was enough to leave me curious about how her emotional journey will unfold. Meteora | Publisher: Big Boot Games Meteora is set to release on PS5 in January 2026. Developed by Mumbai-based studio Big Boot Games, Meteora is a battle racing game set in outer space. The project was born from Sony Interactive Entertainment’s India Hero Project; an initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing game development talent in India. The game will also support PlayStation VR2. Players take control of a meteor hurtling through space, dodging asteroid clusters, smashing rival meteors, and racing toward a goal portal. The controls are simple: adjust your direction by rotating with the L2/R2 buttons and use the left stick for quick evasive maneuvers. Movement isn’t completely free in open space, though — it’s better visualized as racing along an invisible, pipe-like track. Stage 1, “Race,” challenges players to reach the portal in the fastest time possible. Though there are only a few asteroid obstacles and the rules seem simple, finishing within the time limit requires frequent boosting. To maintain speed, players must strategically gather stars and Speed Boost power-ups. The catch is that the item hitbox is surprisingly unforgiving, leading to frequent misses even when it feels like you’re perfectly aligned. Success depends on precise line-taking and knowing when to boost forward versus when to ease off to secure items. The game embraces principles of classic racing games, and beneath the dazzling spectacle of meteors streaking through a vibrant cosmos, the core gameplay is pure racing. Once I realized this, I not only enjoyed the challenge of shaving seconds off my time, but also the exhilarating sensation of blazing through space. Stage 2, “Elimination”, introduces rival meteors that players can destroy by ramming into them. To clear the stage, you must take down a set number before reaching the portal. The mechanics are more complex than in Stage 1, but each successful takedown is very satisfying. Stage 3, “Time Attack”, returns to the race-against-the-clock format while adding rival meteors into the mix. This stage also features explosive asteroid clusters, making the course significantly more challenging. Across every stage, the upbeat, fast-paced soundtrack paired with punchy sound effects enhances the sense of immersion. You’ll be hooked once the controls become second nature. View the full article

In Possessor(s), you’ll play as Luca, a girl trapped in the ruins of her city in the aftermath of an attack by extra-dimensional demons. Luca doesn’t exactly have a lot of experience fighting anyone… she used to be a pretty regular kid! But Sanzu City is full of demons who need killing, and Luca doesn’t exactly have any weapons lying around to kill them with. Play Video To defend herself and Rhem, her allied demon, Luca will have to scrounge for makeshift weapons all over Sanzu. Rhem will give her the power to turn some of the simple household items she finds into much-more-deadly ones. Wield what you have Luca has two kinds of attacks: Weapons, which she can use at any time to batter her enemies, and Special Weapons, which spend Charges. Luca can earn additional Charges of her Specials by making successful hits with her regular Weapon. When Luca wakes up in the ruins of Sanzu, the only Weapon she can find is a pair of kitchen knives. But soon, she’ll start collecting some even stranger items. In the Campus, Luca can get her hands on an Electric Guitar. She can charge it up and perform a massive ground smash, sending a shockwave at her enemies. The Guitar is a slow but powerful weapon. When you’re wielding it, you’ll have to choose your timing well! In the Sunken City housing development, Luca might find the Hockey Stick. This weapon is great for performing quick, deadly sweeps, and hitting enemies who are standing further away. Its attacks can also be chained into aerial combos against flying or juggled enemies. Luca can pair either of these Weapons with up to three Special Weapons by assigning them to different directional inputs. This allows you to build your own combos. For example, Luca’s Computer Mouse Special is great for knocking enemies into the air, where they can be juggled by the Hockey Stick’s aerial combo. The Cell Phone special shocks enemies around the player, which may stun them long enough for her to smash them with her Guitar. One of Luca’s strange Specials is a pair of cool Sunglasses. Activating them right before an enemy strikes you allows you to do a massive counterattack! My favorite Special, however, is her Katana. It’s the only one of her Weapons which is genuinely a weapon – Luca finds it in the Mall! It works as a gap-closer, helping Luca zoom close to her enemies and damage them with a powerful swipe. Search the city To find these weapons, Luca will have to search every inch of Sanzu City. The city is overgrown and destroyed, and a lot of the places that used to be familiar to her now feel strange and dangerous. The SanZooQuarium, a local aquarium she used to visit on field trips, is now full of possessed sea creatures… and demonic penguins with something suspicious to sell you. She’ll have to fight her way past shattered fishtanks to find the last human hiding there. What kind of deal did he strike with these demons to keep himself alive? Luca will have to find him and get some answers! Luca can also explore her old high school Campus. The classrooms and libraries are now filled with possessed books, filing cabinets, vases, and lamps. There’s a human hiding here, too – Luca’s old teacher, Professor Foss. He wants to help her… but he seems unwell, and he might be hiding a secret in the basement of the school. Luca will have to get some answers from him, too! Survive with what you have Luca and Rhem are all on their own in Sanzu. But with Rhem’s powers, and Luca’s tenacity, they’ll be able to hold back an army of demons with a pile of scrounged items. To see how she does it, you’ll have to check out Possessor(s) at release for PlayStation 5 on November 11! View the full article

Where Winds Meet is an ambitious free to play open-world ARPG that seeks not just to emulate but to embody the very soul of Wuxia. Wuxia is a captivating genre typically found in fiction and cinema, featuring warriors from ancient China performing superhuman martial arts feats, think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or House of Flying Daggers. The world of Wuxia is often mistakenly conflated with Kung Fu. But where traditional Kung Fu emphasizes the realistic, disciplined mastery of martial arts, Wuxia is a seamless blend of martial prowess, eastern philosophical depth, and aesthetic elegance. In this world, warriors glide across rooftops, inner energy defies gravity, and even everyday objects can become instruments of profound beauty and deadly precision. Play Video Central to this mission is its combat system, where weaponry is far more than a tool for violence – it is a demonstration of character, philosophy, and art. Weapons in Where Winds Meet are deeply integrated into the core gameplay of its Wuxia open world. Players can equip two weapons simultaneously and easily switch between them during combat. Weapons are a crucial component that determines the player’s fighting style; players can learn different weapons based on their interests and flexibly replace or match them. The combination of weapons with various Martial Arts and Internal Arts forms the core element of character build in the game. Where Winds Meet features a wide arsenal of weapons: Spear, Sword, Dual Blades, Rope Dart, the enigmatic Mo blade, and more, each meticulously crafted with distinct weight, speed, and feel. Yet among these, one stands out as an embodiment of Wuxia’s spirit – a weapon that should be impractical, yet in this world becomes poetry in lethal motion – the umbrella. The Umbrella: where poetry meets combat In reality, an umbrella is merely a shelter in the rain, but in the Wuxia world of Where Winds Meet, it becomes a vessel for romance and lethality. It’s soft yet sharp, defensive yet aggressive. It’s light as a feather but can strike like a storm. When it opens, it can shield you. When it closes, it becomes a blade. We drew inspiration from classics – like the umbrella vs. pole blade fight in Zhang Yimou’s movie, “Shadow”- but we also wanted to add our own flavor. A key priority for us was ensuring that even the most fantastical movements feel believable and impactful. To achieve this, we partnered with Action Director Wei Tung, a multi-award winner (Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Horse Awards) whose legendary filmography includes Bruce Lee’s Fist of Fury, Kung Fu Killer, As Tears Go By, and Swordsman II. Behind the scenes motion capture Rather than relying solely on digital animation, Mr. Tung insisted on real martial artists performing every move. All actions, including solo techniques, were captured with at least two stunt actors interacting – this preserved the sense of impact, reaction, and spatial awareness. We employed full-body simultaneous motion capture, requiring performers to execute every movement with perfect coordination. The result is a combat system that feels visceral, intentional, and cinematically expressive, whether you’re wielding a sword, a spear, or an umbrella. Ranged Assault – delicate form, overwhelming force The Floating State – a dance above the battlefield Heavy Blow- returning strike with weight and impact Solo Combat – a portable stronghold Partnered Combat – the umbrella as a fighting companion A living world: the seasonal journey ahead We believe that a Wuxia world should continually grow and unfold. That’s why Where Winds Meet will be structured around a seasonal update model, with each season lasting approximately three months and introducing new map areas, gameplay and narrative to explore. Our launching season will include two expansive regions – Qinghe and Kaifeng – each with its own story arc, allowing players to delve deeper into the game’s storyline and unravel their character’s past. The seasonal updates will differ in focus. Some may advance the main plot through new regions and characters, others may introduce new gameplay and time-limited in-game activities, or enhance social features and character progression. Most importantly, we will continuously optimize and adjust the gaming experience based on feedback from the player community. It’s our way of building this world with our players, not just for them. A shared wuxia dream for all For us, Where Winds Meet is more than a game – it’s an invitation to experience Wuxia as we’ve always imagined it. We aim to take the romanticism, the philosophy, and the grounded-ness of Wuxia and weave them into a living, breathing, and endlessly evolving world. We can’t wait for you to enter this world with us! Where Winds Meet will be free to play and will launch globally on November 14, 2025. The game is now available to wishlist on PlayStation Store. An exclusive pre-order bundle for PS5 is also available, including an outfit pack, a PS5-exclusive namecard background and more: View the full article

Nioh 3, the latest entry in Koei Tecmo Games’ dark samurai action RPG series from Team Ninja, is set to launch on PlayStation 5. I had the chance to go hands-on with the game at Tokyo Game Show 2025. I explored the newly revealed snowfield area and confronted the daunting yokai incarnation of Takeda Shingen. Here’s how it went. Journey through open fields and engage in thrilling battles One of Nioh 3’s defining new features is its open field, which I was able to experience firsthand during one of the demo’s main missions. The size was smaller in scale due to it being a demo, but the snowfield area was still packed with discovery. I began by unlocking a shrine to serve as my central hub, and from there, I uncovered treasure chests containing equipment, dark walls that unlocked new Guardian Spirit abilities when destroyed, lost Kodama spirits, and enemy outposts that remain sealed until the Dark Realm is cleared. The new jump action further opened up the battlefield, allowing me to scale rocky cliffs and leap across floating stone islands. This addition of vertical exploration greatly broadens an area’s possibilities. Master the arts of two new fighting styles: Samurai and Ninja Another highlight of Nioh 3 is the ability to master two different fighting styles: Samurai and Ninja. A simple press of the R2 button swaps between the two, altering stats, weapons, skill sets, and even visuals — effectively giving your character two distinct builds in combat. The Samurai style closely mirrors the classic Nioh experience. It lets you wield weapons such as katanas, dual swords, odachi, and spears to deliver devastating blows. Pressing R1 with precision after an attack triggers the Ki Pulse, which restores a portion of your spent stamina (Ki) and dispels the Dark Realm created by yokai that otherwise disrupts Ki recovery. A new mechanic called Arts Proficiency introduces a gauge that fills up as you attack and guard. Once maxed out, you can unleash a powerful strike or martial skill to boost its strength. Attacks enhanced by Arts Proficiency don’t consume Ki, making them particularly useful for managing stamina. The Samurai’s defensive prowess stands out with its guard mechanic. By guarding right before an enemy’s attack lands, you trigger a Deflect that not only restores Ki but also charges the Arts gauge and Ninjutsu gauge. The Ki recovery effect is especially powerful. Nailing the timing on a perfect guard is challenging, but the payoff is deeply rewarding and satisfying. In contrast, the Ninja style excels with agile movement and efficient Ki consumption. Its arsenal includes tonfa, kusarigama, tekko claws, and reverse-grip dual swords, all focused on chaining rapid combos. Attacks from behind deal extra damage, empowering players to master a playstyle built on agility, flanking, and relentless chains of attacks. Two signature mechanics set the Ninja apart: Evade and Mist. Evade is essentially a perfect dodge that restores Ki and boosts the Ninjutsu and Arts gauges. Mist summons a phantom clone when you press R1 at the right moment after an attack, drawing enemy focus to the clone and opening opportunities to strike from behind. Mist’s cunning move is a perfect showcase of ninja combat. Ninjutsu adds another layer to the Ninja style and comes in many forms. Some ninjutsu deliver immense power, while others provide precise homing capabilities, allowing players to maintain an edge from a distance. Unlike the previous games, where ninjutsu had limited uses, skills can be activated repeatedly in Nioh 3 as long as the Ninjutsu gauge is charged. Use Style Shift to counter deadly enemy moves Switching between Samurai and Ninja styles with the R2 button is called Style Shift. Using Style Shift in combat unlocks a wide range of tactical options. Style Shift can also interrupt critical enemy attacks. When an enemy glows red, it signals an incoming unblockable attack. Executing a perfectly timed Style Shift at that moment triggers a Burst Break, turning imminent danger into a powerful counterattack. This mechanic is essential for handling tough bosses, and it stands out as one of the core combat systems in Nioh 3. Facing the great tiger yokai, Takeda Shingen Next, I faced a high-stakes battle against Takeda Shingen, who had transformed into a colossal tiger demon. He unleashed rapid four-armed claw combos that transitioned into devastating, wide-area slam attacks. Shingen also summoned the Dark Realm, twisting the battlefield into a chilling underworld where a field of red spider lilies quickly blossomed and withered, plunging the area into darkness. Within this realm, his assault grew even more vicious, mixing aerial feints, plunging strikes, and massive fireball projectiles. Even with the full time limit, I failed to bring Shingen down. I was slashed, crushed, burned, and defeated more times than I could count. There were times I came close, only to falter under the immense pressure. Yet this very struggle is what makes Nioh so rewarding and fun to play. Nioh 3 launches February 6, 2026 for PS5. Watch the latest trailer direct from State of Play below: Play Video View the full article

As revealed in today’s State of Play, the God of War 20th Anniversary limited edition DualSense controller launches this October. Designed to evoke the legendary Ghost of Sparta’s ashen skin and scarlet tattoo, the controller pays homage to Kratos, who has taken on countless roles and endless challenges across Ancient Greece and the Nine Realms. Join us in celebrating two decades of God of War with a controller that reflects Kratos’ journey spanning four console generations, two handheld systems, and more than a dozen games, beginning with Santa Monica Studio’s God of War for the PlayStation 2 console. Play Video Associate Art Director Dela Longfish from Santa Monica Studio shares more on the controller’s iconic Kratos-inspired design: “In honor of God of War’s 20th anniversary this year, we were thrilled by the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with a new DualSense controller design. When we were deciding how best to embody the series, we immediately thought the form of the controller lent itself perfectly to Kratos’ omega tattoo. No matter which God of War game you’re playing, the shape of his red ink against the gray of his ash-covered skin is one of the most iconic elements of Kratos’ look across both Greek and Norse sagas. Our team made sure to represent both of these key tones in the color selection for the controller to make every aspect an authentic homage to the design that has defined Kratos for over two decades.  We hope fans enjoy the controller and can’t thank everyone enough for all of the support you’ve shown Santa Monica Studio over the years!” The DualSense wireless controller – God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of SGD 119 / RM 419 / Rp 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 4,890 / VND 2,399,000. Pre-orders start on October 3, 2025 at participating retailers. The exact launch date and availability for the controller may vary by country/region. View the full article

Today’s State of Play packed a lot into its runtime. First gameplay looks from upcoming heavy hitters, new game reveals, release date confirmations, and more. Want to catch up on the entire show? Find out more about the different announcements? This article has you covered. Firstly, you can rewatch the full show below. Underneath that, we expand on each of the games featured in the show with the key headlines, full trailers, as well further details and insight by the game creators in a selection of dedicated PS Blog articles. Play Video Play Video Battlefield 6 Step into the boots of Dagger 13 as Battlefield 6 unveils its globe-trotting single player campaign. This elite Marine Raiders unit is determined to stop Pax Armata, a private military corporation seeking to reshape global power as world order teeters on the edge of collapse. Switch between members and command the rest of your unit to support you in this military thriller. Single Player Creative Director Roman Campos-Oriola discusses its narrative structure, locations and introduces the squad in a PS Blog post. Play Video Chronoscript: The Endless End Navigate a world of words in a PS5 exploration-based 2D action-adventure, coming from the same creative minds of RPG Time! The Legend of Wright, DeskWorks Inc., in collaboration with Shueisha Games. Find out more gameplay details from the game’s producer in a dedicated PS Blog post. Play Video Code Vein II Code Vein II launches January 30, 2026 on PS5, pairing the release date confirmation with all-new gameplay for State of Play. The trailer gave us a closer look at the action RPG sequel that will have players explore a future world in which vampires and humans coexist, fighting alongside trusted partners and facing fierce battles with powerful vampires. Bandai Namco breaks down the mixture of weapons, supernatural powers, and ability to summon a partner character that’ll form the backbone of the game’s combat in a PS Blog post. Play Video Crimson Desert Embark on an open-world action-adventure March 19 next year when Crimson Desert launches on PS5. To mark the release date news, Pearl Abyss unveiled a brand-new trailer focused on the story and events that will propel you across the vast continent of Pywel. Pearl Abyss unpack the story, PS5 features and pre-order bonus items in a dedicated PS Blog post. Play Video Deus Ex Remastered Asypr turns its remastering magic to the original cyberpunk immersive sim. In collaboration with Eidos Montreal, Aspyr is reviving Deus Ex for a PS5 remaster, looking to in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided to redefine their predecessor’s control scheme, and infusing visuals with new lighting, dynamic shadows, rebuilt character models and much more. The game launches February 5 on PS5. The studio outlines how it’s modernizing the futuristic thriller for the PS5 and takes aim at a February release date this year in a new PS Blog post. Play Video Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered The original PS2 Dynasty Warriors 3 introduced many of the series’ core staples, such as two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. Come March 19 next year it’ll be reborn on PS5 in the form of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, built on Unreal Engine 5 and featuring numerous enhancements. Koei Tecmo share what players can expect for the remaster, including content from the standalone expansion Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends in a PS Blog post. Play Video God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller Celebrate God of War’s 20th Anniversary with a limited edition DualSense controller. Launching this October, this controller pays homage to Kratos with a design that evokes the legendary Ghost of Sparta’s ashen skin and scarlet tattoo. Pre-orders open October 3. More pre-order details plus insight from Santa Monica Studio Associate Art Director Dela Longfish, who shares more on the controller’s iconic Kratos-inspired design in a dedicated PS Blog post. Play Video Gran Turismo 7 Kazunori Yamauchi, the producer of the Gran Turismo series, joined us at State of Play to announce that, as of June 2025, the series has sold 100 million units globally. To celebrate, GT7 owners can enjoy a Spec III Update for the game, coming this December. Billed as the biggest update to the title yet, it includes new features and content, including two brand-new F1 race circuits, 8 new vehicles, circuit experience, data logger feature and more. Take a first look in the trailer above. Play Video Halloween October 31 comes early to PS5 next year. IllFonic brings the iconic horror series – and the world of Haddonfield – to interactive life on September 8, 2026. Halloween takes shape in the form of a standalone singleplayer story or dynamic asymmetrical multiplayer matches as you play the Boogeyman himself, Micheal Myers, or a resident intent on stopping his nighttime rampage. The goals of Myers or a Haddonfield local – and how they’ll achieve them – are discussed by IllFonic in PS Blog post. Play Video Last Epoch Journey through the world of Eterra, traveling across distinct eras of its history alone or with up to three companions in online co-op in Lost Epoch. Newly confirmed for PS5, this action RPG will launch alongside its first major expansion, Last Epoch: Oryboss, and promises genre-defining skill customization, a deep rewarding loot system, and all previous seasonal content. Eleventh Hour Games discuss more on character classes, battle strategies and endgame content in a dedicated PS Blog post. Play Video Let It Die: Inferno In this roguelite survival action game, out December 3 on PS5, take on the role of an immortal explorer, called a Raider, descending and exploring the depths of Hell. You’re not alone as you delve: you’ll encounter other players as well as the grotesque denizens in Hell Gate, and need to survive battling both. Your success will hinge on a strategic combination of unique weapons and special abilities. This PS Blog post has first details on the PvPvE title that returns players to the Let It Die world. Play Video Marvel’s Wolverine Marvel’s Wolverine is set to launch on PlayStation 5 Fall 2026, as Insomniac Games in collaboration with Marvel Games deliver an original take on the beloved Marvel character. The studio unleashed its first gameplay trailer which shows how it intends to deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy, with fast, fluid, and ferocious combat; exhilarating, action-packed set pieces, and a gripping story that taps into the core tenets of one of the most compelling comic book characters of all-time. Find out the locations this upcoming global thriller will take Logan, some of the familiar faces he’ll encounter, as well as the reveal of the game’s key art and more in a dedicated PS Blog post from Insomniac Games. Play Video Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes flight on PS5 December 8. Pursue your aviation career with dynamically-generated missions, compete against other pilots, and explore the most detailed digital twin of the world to date. Set out on your global adventure with a large fleet of aircraft, and enjoy the full game in PS VR2 with a free update that will be available in 2026. Find out more in a dedicated PS Blog post. Play Video Nioh 3 Koei Tecmo joined State of Play today to offer a fresh look at its upcoming action RPG Nioh 3, introducing some of the key characters and more of its gorgeous combat. And, along with all that? A release date: February 6, 2026 for PS5. Play Video PlayStation Plus We’re days away from TLOU Day, and to celebrate, The Last of Us Part II will be available on PlayStation Plus Game Catalog from September 26.* And the hits keep coming. October’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup of Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3 and Cocoon is available October 7, and coming to the PlayStation Plus Premium Classics range later this year is the pair of fighting classics – Tekken 3 from the original PlayStation and PS2’s Soulcalibur III, as well as PS2 adventure Tomb Raider Anniversary. *The Last of Us Part II (PS4) and The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5) Play Video PlayStation Pulse Elevate Wireless speakers Some more hardware news in today’s State of Play. The PlayStation Pulse Elevate Wireless speakers bring the PlayStation audio and chat experience to your desktop with planar magnetic drivers, multi-device connectivity, and PlayStation Link wireless technology. Get a closer look at the speakers, and a deep dive into the tech behind them in a new PS Blog post. Play Video Saros Housemarque debuted an extended look at Saros’ world, combat and mechanics. And if you were excited by what you saw, you won’t have long to wait: the game launches March 20, 2026 on PS5. You can learn more about the game in a dedicated PS Blog post from the studio below. Housemarque Creative Director Gregory Louden digs into the game’s core combat mechanics, and how its story will unravel during your journey through the shape-shifting, hostile alien planet of Carcosa in a new PS Blog. Play Video Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds The Blue Bomber leaps from the platforming stage to join Sonic and pals on the race track! Mega Man is coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and he’s not alone. Proto Man is also competing, and racers will take to the course of a reimagined Dr. Wily’s Castle from Mega Man 2. The Mega Man DLC pack will launch early 2026 as part of the Season Pass Digital Deluxe Edition. Play Video The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Explore the world of an iconic Japanese manga and anime series when The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches January 28 next year on PS5. Alongside the release date confirmation, today’s State of Play also featured a new gameplay look at the free-to-play open-world RPG, which can be enjoyed solo or with other players. Netmarble set the scene for its new PS5 game, explaining its story, gameplay and why it’s a great introduction to the series for newcomers in a PS Blog post. Play Video Zero Parades – For Dead Spies Today’s State of Play revealed the first-ever gameplay of Zero Parades – For Dead Spies, the new narrative-first espionage RPG from Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM. You play as Hershel, a brilliant yet unfortunate operant in a world where trust is scarce, betrayal is just around every corner, and failure is inevitable. ZA/UM dive further into the game’s features debuted in today’s trailer, including Dramatic Encounters, Exertion and Conditioning, in a PS Blog post. View the full article

Today’s State of Play marks an exciting milestone for us as we finally shared the release date of our much-anticipated title, Crimson Desert – March 19, 2026 – and pre-orders are live now. Alongside the announcement, we unveiled a brand-new trailer. Play Video Previously, we’ve offered glimpses of Crimson Desert’s gameplay and content, sparking quite a bit of interest in the game’s freeform combat system and thrilling boss battles. This new trailer shifts the focus to the heart of the journey—the story and motivations of Kliff, Crimson Desert’s main protagonist, who you will guide as you explore the vast continent of Pywel. Kliff sets out to reunite his scattered Graymane companions and, in doing so, rally the many forces of Pywel against the evil that threatens the world. But his path will be anything but easy. Simply believing in the right course will not be enough—true strength will only be forged by discovering who you truly are. Who are those gathering their strength to stand against the evil? And what is the evil that has been hidden until now? This is the story of Kliff and his fellow Greymane companions, standing united against the forces that seek to tear their world apart. Their journey will lead them through enigmatic places and toward the secrets of the powers that lies hidden across Pywel. Every step will test Kliff’s resolve—but he will not walk it alone. With the guidance of trusted allies, wise mentors, and steadfast advisors, Kliff will unlock new abilities to meet the challenges ahead. From ancient mysterious beings to the rise of advanced technologies, Kliff’s fate will be shaped by the choices he—and you—make. The scenes of this trailer were captured on PlayStation 5 Pro, showcasing the stunning visuals and performance you can expect at launch. The journey you’ll embark on in Crimson Desert Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. You’ll follow Kliff’s journey across a diverse landscape—bustling cities, frozen tundra, scorching deserts, rolling grasslands, and dense forests. Along the way, you’ll encounter the cultures and powers that shape this world, forging alliances or resolving conflicts. Sometimes you’ll meet new companions, other times you’ll simply be fulfilling contracts. The world of Crimson Desert is alive with adventure. Missions, quests, and puzzles wait in every corner. You’ll find countless ways to explore—from gliding high above the land to scaling sheer cliffs. And of course, you can’t forget about the trusted horses you’ll be riding with, and many other mounts that you’ll use–even mighty dragons. And at the core of Crimson Desert is the dynamic and intense combat that will get your heart racing. With freeform controls and a wide array of weapons, you can create creative combos that suit your style and exploit your enemies’ weaknesses. Beyond combat, Pywel offers a wealth of other content, such as cooking, mining, gathering, fishing, and crafting, all meant to enrich your experience of this world. Explore the vast and beautiful Pywel continent and discover these new adventures and stories. Available on PlayStation 5 On PlayStation 5, you can fully immerse yourself in Crimson Desert thanks to faster loading speeds, enhanced graphics, 3D audio, and DualSense haptic feedback. You’ll be able to vividly feel the heft of wielding a weapon, the shaking of the impact of your horse’s hooves, and even the movement of the wind. Our goal has always been to create not just a game, but a living world you can truly immerse yourself in and experience. Between now and launch, we’ll be dedicating our efforts to the final touches, ensuring Crimson Desert arrives as polished and unforgettable as possible. With the release date set and pre-orders now open, the countdown has officially begun. Exclusive pre-order items and deluxe pack Crimson Desert will be releasing on March 19, 2026, and you can pre-order now on PlayStation Store. Players who pre-order will receive the exclusive pre-order in-game item, the Khaled Shield, and PS5 pre-order exclusive items, the Grotevant Plate Set (Helm, Armor, Cloak, Gloves, Boots). The Deluxe Edition includes the Kairos Plate Set (Helm, Armor, Cloak, Gloves, Boots), Exclaire set for your steed (Champron, Barding, Saddle, Stirrups) and a Balgran Shield. On March 19, 2026, the gates to Pywel will open—and your adventure will begin. We’ll see you in Pywel! View the full article

Hey, Bub. We know it’s been a minute, so let’s cut to the chase: Marvel’s Wolverine is set to launch on PlayStation 5 consoles in Fall 2026, and we have a brand-new trailer just for you. Play Video Additionally, we’re proud to include Descriptive Audio for the trailer. This is available in the video settings under Audio track. Not only do we have a new trailer, but we’re also revealing the game’s cover art! Our cover bridges bold simplicity with the expressive energy of comics to further accentuate Wolverine’s rugged, complex personality. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Our Marvel’s Wolverine cover art, designed in collaboration with renowned comic artist Jock. He’s the best at what he does… Bold, resilient, and volatile, Wolverine is a character that all of us at Insomniac are thrilled to explore in collaboration with our friends at Marvel Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Like our Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise, we’re once again combining our super powers to deliver an original take on a beloved character based on Marvel Comics. Our Wolverine, AKA Logan, is played by actor Liam McIntyre who taps into the rage, pain, and nuances of this iconic character. In this story, he is on the hunt to uncover the secrets of a dark past that keeps eluding him. Unfortunately, in this world, he’ll have to dig his claws deep to pull any shred of information that may lead to answers. Often, that means shredding into a relentless onslaught of enemies who aim to stop him by any means necessary. Fueled by unflinching resilience (and a rapid healing factor), Wolverine won’t go down easy if it means keeping the mission on task. …but what he does best isn’t very nice Logan is the quintessential reluctant hero – haunted by the consequences of unleashing the beast within. Once the claws come out, Wolverine doesn’t hold back: as a living weapon forged against his will, he’ll use razor-sharp adamantium to dispatch enemies and untamed berserker rage to build momentum on the battlefield. He’ll leave an impression on his foes with fast, fluid, and rapid attacks and techniques that’ll dismember or break anyone who gets in his way. Wolverine might be distant, but he isn’t afraid to get up-close and personal when it counts. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. A dark past threatens to consume him Independence is often the way of Wolverine, although keen-eyed fans may have spotted some of the familiar faces he’ll encounter on his journey, like the elusive Mystique or the brutish Omega Red. Some will fight alongside Logan against all odds and others will unleash all-out attacks on our hero, such as the Reavers, one of our enemy factions, who will keep our hero’s instincts on edge. Speaking of which, our trailer concludes with a prototype of an iconic-yet-menacing purple robot. In this global thriller, Wolverine’s search for answers will send him on perilous excursions to exotic locales, including the island nation of Madripoor, the frosted wilderness of Canada, and the narrow city streets of Tokyo – all potential battlegrounds for fierce, bloody, destructive action. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Unmask the heart of a hero Marvel’s Wolverine is built from the ground up for PlayStation 5 consoles. Injecting our Super Hero know-how into this new adventure, this is an original take on Logan and his iconic adamantium-centric skillset… that’s a fancy way of saying “claws.” We aim to deliver the ultimate Wolverine fantasy built on Insomniac staples like fast, fluid, and ferocious combat; exhilarating, action-packed set pieces; robust accessibility features; and a gripping story that taps into the core tenets of one of the most compelling comic book characters of all-time. We’re breaking new ground with Wolverine, yes, but our penchant for telling stories about heroes overcoming colossal odds is as strong as ever. We’re eager to explore Logan’s story with you and tap into his signature spin on heroism, which is much darker and more brutal than you might expect from Insomniac. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Verify your age to view this content. Verify your age to view this content. You can slice into all of the action when Marvel’s Wolverine launches on PlayStation 5 consoles in Fall 2026. But we won’t keep you in suspended anticipation; keep your eyes peeled and your claws sharp for more information on Marvel’s #WolverinePS5 in Spring 2026. Until then, stay tapped into our social media @InsomniacGames on X, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook for future updates! Play Video View the full article

Today we’re delighted to debut our first trailer for Chronoscript: The Endless End, an upcoming exploration-based 2D action-adventure game for PS5. The game is developed by DeskWorks Inc., the studio behind the award-winning RPG Time! The Legend of Wright, in collaboration with Shueisha Games. Please watch it below. Play Video A thousand years of words… waiting for your final mark The year is 2026. After completing a long-running series, an editor takes on a peculiar request that leads him to a manor in a remote mountain. A single mosquito bite sends him spiraling into unconsciousness. When he awakens, he finds himself trapped inside the manuscript pages of an endless story, penned by a writer who has lived for a thousand years. You, as the editor, must navigate this world of words and guide a story that has lost its ending to its final chapter. The game spans into two dimensions: the writer’s mansion, rendered in 3D with countless scattered manuscripts, and the illustrated 2D worlds found within those pages. Exploring a new take on exploration-based action-adventure. Players will explore 2D stages spanning thousands of manuscript pages across diverse locations, battling formidable foes carrying grudges from their past lives. Grow stronger through exploration and combat and unveil the story between the writer and the editor. We’re working hard every day to deliver both a unique sense of immersion and the solid gameplay satisfaction players expect from an action-adventure. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Development Studio, DeskWorks Inc., is a small but passionate team known for distinctive art styles and original gameplay experiences. With this project, they’re pouring their heart and soul into an exploration-based 2D action-adventure—a genre they love as players themselves—bringing their best ideas to life. Talented sound creators and character designers who share their vision have also joined the team, each contributing with their own passion and dedication. Together, they’re working to craft an experience that reflects both creativity and love for the medium. Please look forward to Chronoscript: The Endless End, developed with Japanese creativity at its core, aiming to reach many players around the world, coming to PS5 in 2026! View the full article

As revealed in today’s State of Play, the God of War 20th Anniversary limited edition DualSense controller launches this October. Designed to evoke the legendary Ghost of Sparta’s ashen skin and scarlet tattoo, the controller pays homage to Kratos, who has taken on countless roles and endless challenges across Ancient Greece and the Nine Realms. Join us in celebrating two decades of God of War with a controller that reflects Kratos’ journey spanning four console generations, two handheld systems, and more than a dozen games, beginning with Santa Monica Studio’s God of War for the PlayStation 2 console. Play Video Associate Art Director Dela Longfish from Santa Monica Studio shares more on the controller’s iconic Kratos-inspired design: “In honor of God of War’s 20th anniversary this year, we were thrilled by the opportunity to celebrate this milestone with a new DualSense controller design. When we were deciding how best to embody the series, we immediately thought the form of the controller lent itself perfectly to Kratos’ omega tattoo. No matter which God of War game you’re playing, the shape of his red ink against the gray of his ash-covered skin is one of the most iconic elements of Kratos’ look across both Greek and Norse sagas. Our team made sure to represent both of these key tones in the color selection for the controller to make every aspect an authentic homage to the design that has defined Kratos for over two decades.  We hope fans enjoy the controller and can’t thank everyone enough for all of the support you’ve shown Santa Monica Studio over the years!” The DualSense wireless controller – God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480. Pre-orders start on October 3, 2025 at 10am local time at direct.playstation.com (where available) as well as participating retailers globally. The exact launch date and availability for the controller may vary by country/region. direct.playstation.com Purchase Information Starting October 3, 2025 at 10am ET in the U.S. and 10am local time in the U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, players will be able to pre-order the DualSense wireless controller – God of War 20th Anniversary Limited Edition through direct.playstation.com in limited quantities. When ordering directly from PlayStation, enjoy free launch day delivery for eligible pre-orders. Visit direct.playstation.com for more details. View the full article

We’re excited to share a first look at the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers – the newest addition to our lineup of PlayStation audio accessories – which we revealed earlier today during State of Play. Pulse Elevate builds upon the immersive next-level gaming audio experience we introduced to players with Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, combining powerful technologies like planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link into new form factors for players to experience with their favorite games. As the first wireless speakers developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Pulse Elevate fits seamlessly in a PS5, PC, or Mac desktop gaming setup and can be enjoyed on the go with a PlayStation Portal remote player or smartphone. The wireless speakers feature exceptionally lifelike audio, ultra-low latency and lossless PlayStation Link wireless connectivity. Play Video Here’s an overview of the speakers’ key features: Lifelike desktop audio: Each speaker features studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers for lifelike sound across the entire audible spectrum. This means players can hear games exactly how developers intended – whether they’re playing on PS5, PC, Mac or PlayStation Portal.On the PS5 console, the driver technology further enhances immersion in PS5 games that support Tempest 3D AudioTech by positioning audio cues with incredible accuracy. The speakers also feature built-in woofers that deliver rich bass tones for a fuller soundscape. Built-in mic with AI-enhanced noise rejection: Pulse Elevate seamlessly introduces a high-quality voice chat experience into a desktop gaming setup with a microphone integrated within the right speaker. With AI-enhanced noise rejection technology, the mic also helps identify and remove unwanted background noise for crystal-clear voice communication, providing a new level of headset-free voice chat for desktop gaming. PlayStation Link ultra-low latency and multi-device connectivity: Pulse Elevate is powered by PlayStation Link technology for ultra-low latency and lossless connectivity to deliver sound as it happens on compatible devices including PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal remote player. The speakers are also compatible with Bluetooth devices, so players can listen simultaneously via a PlayStation Link-connected device for in-game audio and a separate Bluetooth-enabled device for music, voice chat, and more. Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will feature a PlayStation Link USB adapter that is compatible with USB-C ports. Built for both desktop gaming and portability: With the built-in rechargeable battery, players can take Pulse Elevate on the go when gaming with a PlayStation Portal remote player via PlayStation Link, or with a mobile device or smartphone via Bluetooth. The included charging docks make it easy to jump back into a desktop gaming setup. Highly customizable audio: Pulse Elevate speakers feature built-in volume controls and are designed to be easily adjusted for the ideal horizontal and vertical orientation in a player’s desktop setup. Players can further personalize their audio experience on PS5 or PC* with the option to adjust EQ, sidetone, volume, and mic mute settings directly via system menus. Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will launch in 2026 and will be available in both Midnight Black and White.** What games are you looking forward to trying with our new speakers? Stay tuned for more information on launch date and availability in the coming months. *PC options available post launch. **White available while supplies last from direct.playstation.com (where available) and select retailers. Availability may vary by country. View the full article

We’re excited to announce that game Let It Die: Inferno, the latest entry in the Let It Die universe, is coming to PS5 on December 3! This roguelite survival action game builds on the series that has captivated over nine million players worldwide with its twisted, darkly funny dystopian world. Watch the announcement trailer below, then read on to get a sneak peak of what awaits players in Hell in GungHo Online Entertainment’s latest game announcement. Play Video Unlike its predecessor, where players climbed the daunting Tower of Barbs, Let It Die: Inferno takes you on a thrilling descent into the deepest, darkest depths of Hell. Survival is everything—die, and you’ll find yourself back at the very beginning. You’ll take on the role of an immortal explorer, called a Raider, and embark on a quest to uncover the ultra-energy hidden within the Hell Gate, a massive chasm born from an unprecedented cataclysm. In Let It Die: Inferno, players will dive deeper into the series’ world with new stories, expanded lore, and yes—more Uncle Death. Within the Hell Gate, all bets are off. In order to survive, players must not only fend off grotesque creatures and human enemies in melee-focused combat, but also other players. It’s roguelite survival action in a chaotic, PvEvP environment. Upon each descent, your Raider will be equipped with a character-specific weapon which can be switched out with any weapon you find as you explore. All Raiders are dual-wielding and the combination of weapons in your equipment slots will unlock new special attacks. Needless to say, no two playing experiences will be the same; stage layouts and item placements shift every descent, so players must use a strategic combination of unique weapons and special abilities to make it out alive. Alongside the PvEvP mode within the Hell Gate, you can put your survival skills to the ultimate test in competitive matches against other players. We can’t wait for you to jump into this highly anticipated sequel in the Let It Die series, and we’re working hard to make sure it delivers a hellishly good experience. Preorders for Let It Die: Inferno are now live on PlayStation Store. Preorder now to earn a special in-game reward at launch! Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate editions are available, each offering its own set of unique items: Standard Edition: Digital copy of Let It Die: Inferno Deluxe Edition: Everything in Standard Edition Support Pack Sasuke Body Bundle Ability to create game rooms Ultimate Edition: Everything in Deluxe Edition Power-Up Support Pack Ten Body Bundle We look forward to sharing more soon, so please stay tuned for more updates! View the full article

We are thrilled to announce the release of action RPG Code Vein II on PS5 January 30, 2026! It’s been approximately seven years since the release of the original Code Vein, and we are incredibly excited to unveil this at State of Play. First, please watch the “Release Date Reveal Trailer,” which was also featured during State of Play: Play Video Set in a future where humans and Revenants coexist, the world teeters on the brink of collapse. A mysterious force known as Luna Rapacis suddenly emerges, turning Revenants into mindless beasts called Horrors. As chaos spreads, humanity faces extinction. You play as the protagonist, a Revenant Hunter who embarks on a mission to rewrite fate. With the aid of Lou, a mysterious girl who holds the power to transcend time itself, you will journey into the past to uncover the origins of the Luna Rapacis and prevent the world’s downfall. Code Vein II delivers a dramatic exploration action RPG experience. Players will traverse a richly detailed world alongside trusted allies, engage in intense battles against formidable Revenant foes, and unravel an epic, time-spanning narrative that blends emotion, mystery, and adventure. In this PS Blog post, I would like to introduce some of the key gameplay elements and story highlights for this title. A grand tale that unfolds across two timelines: the present and the past As a Revenant Hunter tasked with saving a collapsing world, players will traverse between two interconnected timelines—the present and 100 years in the past. By altering the fates of unique Revenants encountered in the past, they’ll gradually uncover a hidden history and the truth behind the world’s downfall. In the Release Date Announcement Trailer, two key characters were revealed: Lavinia, an enigmatic figure who entrusts the protagonist with the mission to travel back in time; and Josee, a mysterious companion who joins your journey in the past to rewrite fate. See how the bonds formed in the past will redefine the world in the present – a sweeping drama across a century awaits you. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Build your own unique battle style with a wide variety of combat abilities In addition to familiar weapons from the Code Vein (one-handed swords, two-handed swords, bayonets, halberds, great hammers), we have added two new weapon types: “Rune Blades” and “Dual Swords.” Code Vein’s unique blood-draining attacks return as the “The Jail” equipment! With the addition of new blood actions like “Reaper” and “Bat,” combat is more versatile than ever. Analyze the battlefield, enemy movements, and your positioning, and discover the perfect weapon for every encounter. In this game, it is also possible to use the supernatural powers that Revenants have possessed since ancient times, called “Forma,” which can transform weapon attacks into powerful techniques, grant long-range attacks or status ailments, and expand the range of combat. In the Release Date Announcement Trailer, viewers get a first look at the Forma ability known as “Absolute Execution Sword”, one of the Traditional Forma. This formidable skill summons a massive sword—towering over the wielder—that delivers devastating damage to enemies. Though it leaves large openings between strikes, its overwhelming power makes it a game-changing weapon capable of turning the tide of battle. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Embark on a challenging, action-packed Journey with your partner In this adventure, your partner isn’t just by your side—they’re a part of you. Sealed within the protagonist as a heart-shaped core on their back, your companion accompanies you throughout the journey, offering support both narratively and in battle. Combat evolves with two powerful partner-based mechanics: Summon: Materialize your partner into physical form to fight alongside you in real time. Assimilation: Channel your partner’s power directly, enhancing your abilities for explosive, high-damage attacks. The Assimilation system introduces a new layer of strategy and power, offering a fresh combat experience even for players familiar with the original title—allowing for dynamic, high-impact gameplay unlike anything seen before in the core loop. We sincerely hope players will embrace the unique cooperative gameplay and the rewarding challenges the title has to offer. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Pre-orders now available Pre-orders open today! There is a selection of different versions available, each with different items. These are: Digital Ultimate Edition Digital Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bonus / Early Purchase Bonus Code Vein II launches on January 30th, 2026! We sincerely hope you’ll immerse yourselves in this epic time-transcending drama, and enjoy the thrilling exploration action as you overcome challenges with your partner! View the full article

We are pleased to announce that the fan-favorite (and our most requested remaster) Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is not only in development, it will launch March 2026! To give you a glimpse of this nostalgic title, we have released an announcement trailer featuring footage from the PlayStation 2 version. Play Video Dynasty Warriors 3 is a tactical action game set in the world of the Three Kingdoms, where players can become one of over 40 officers ready to fight and experience exhilarating 1 vs. 1,000 battles across vast battlefields. This remastered version preserves the core experience of the original, which was first released in 2001. The title established many series staples, including True Musou, two-player simultaneous play, and the officer development system. Thanks to the use of Unreal Engine 5, the graphics have been significantly enhanced, delivering stunning visuals. However, this remaster is not just about evolved graphics; it also includes content from the standalone expansion Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends which brings more scenarios, officers and weapons to the game. Gameplay mechanics and UI have been refined to stay true to the original while providing a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. Enjoy the revived epic battles of the 1 vs. 1,000 in the modern era. Lastly, an important note! Please be sure to watch the announcement trailer all the way through. Those who have played the most recent series title may notice something interesting. We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon! Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will be available on March 19, 2026 on PS5. View the full article

We’re excited to announce that The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches on PlayStation 5 on January 28, 2026. Set in the world of the iconic Japanese manga and anime series, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is a completely original story that invites players to explore the kingdom of Britannia like never before. Whether you’re venturing out solo or teaming up with friends, the game offers a deep, fully-featured open-world RPG experience packed with exploration, real-time combat, and player-driven adventure. This is not a retelling of the anime – it’s a new beginning. Begin your journey as Tristan Players will take on the role of Tristan, a young adventurer drawn into a multiversal crisis that threatens to unravel the world. With mysterious powers awakening within him and strange anomalies appearing across Britannia, Tristan sets out on a quest that will lead him through forgotten ruins, legendary battlefields, and rifts in space and time. For newcomers, no knowledge of the series is required – Tristan’s story is self-contained and approachable, offering the perfect entry point into the world of The Seven Deadly Sins. For longtime fans, the narrative expands the universe under the supervision of series creator Nakaba Suzuki, weaving in familiar faces and original characters alike. Be sure to check out today’s newly revealed gameplay for a first look at some of these additions. A seamless open world full of things to do Britannia is brought to life with Unreal Engine 5, featuring expansive biomes, shifting weather, and immersive detail at every turn. You’ll traverse mountains, forests, villages, and ancient ruins—all teeming with activity, secrets, and rewards. Here’s just a taste of what you can do: Catch wild creatures using magical sealing tools and add them to your collection Go fishing in lakes, rivers, and oceans, each with unique species to discover Mine and gather resources, from rare ores to magical herbs Craft gear, food, and quest items from gathered material Glide, swim, and climb to reach hidden locations and puzzle areas Solve environmental riddles and unlock secrets tied to the world’s history Everything is built to feel natural, rewarding curiosity and exploration. Fast-paced, real-time combat Combat in The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is real-time, strategic, and deeply customizable. Each character in your party has distinct fighting styles and powerful skills, some focused on melee, others on ranged magic or support roles. You can freely switch between them in battle, chaining together flashy combos and tactical counters. As you progress, you’ll encounter massive bosses, rare enemies, and multi-phase encounters that require careful team composition and timing. Leveling up your team, enhancing equipment, and unlocking new skills adds layers of progression and strategy throughout your journey. Play your way: with friends or on your own The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is a free-to-play open-world RPG that offers a complete and satisfying experience solo. While the game is designed with full single-player depth, it also includes optional multiplayer features for those who want to connect and explore together. With seamless co-op, up to five players can join forces to tackle dungeons, take down world bosses, and share discoveries across the map. You can hop into co-op at your own pace, with no pressure to play online – your adventure unfolds on your terms, whether you’re going solo or linking up with friends. A multiversal story with epic scale The story of Origin spans fractured dimensions, alternate timelines, and converging destinies. As you uncover the cause of the space-time rift destabilizing Britannia, you’ll meet new allies, clash with fearsome enemies, and forge your path in a narrative that twists and turns in unexpected ways. The world itself evolves as you explore it: characters remember your actions, hidden areas open with time, and your choices ripple through the story. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launches on PlayStation 5 January 28, 2026 Add it to your wishlist on PlayStation Store now and get notified when pre-orders go live. An epic journey across Britannia awaits you. View the full article

The critically acclaimed action-RPG Last Epoch is bringing transformative skill trees, deterministic crafting, and community-driven development to PlayStation 5. The time-bending ARPG will launch alongside its first major expansion, Last Epoch: Oryboss – and with it will come genre-defining skill customization, a deep rewarding loot system, and all previous seasonal content. You’ll journey through the world of Eterra, traveling across distinct eras of its history in a desperate struggle to stop the baleful machinations of Orobyss, a mysterious entity and incarnation of despair. You will be armed with an arsenal of formidable weapons, awesome magics, and most importantly, the Epoch – a relic that enables the player to travel through time. Your fate woven inextricably to the providence of cursed empires, fallen gods, and steadfast allies. As you progress through the campaign you will be sent across time – in an attempt to correct history’s wrongs. You will encounter challenges that can only be overcome by using the Epoch to travel forwards and backwards in time – revisiting places as they were or discovering places as they will be. You can jump between eras from your world map – or return to The End of Time; the last bastion of the fight against the Void, and the primary player hub for end-game content. From The End Of Time, you can engage in Monoliths – Last Epoch’s end-game system. Monoliths transport you to a doomed timeline, one in which your decisions will impact the enemies you fight, the loot you find, and histories you seek to rewrite. There are 5 classes, each with 3 highly customizable masteries for you to command as you wage your battle against the Void. Across all 15 class options, there are more than 120 unique skills – each with its own transformative skill tree. Turn your singular thrown hammer into a vortex of bludgeoning. Imbue your heart-seeking arrow with frost or flame. Mutate your loyal wolf companion into a pack of bloodthirsty hunters. The choice is yours, and you’ll want to explore many of them, as Eterra is packed with build-defining Unique and Legendary loot, that has power to redefine your chosen path. Last Epoch’s beloved crafting system features a deep and deterministic upgrade mechanic, allowing you to tailor each item to your build and maximize your power. Power you’ll need, as you lose yourself in our infinitely replayable End-Game content or attempt to conquer the most demanding pinnacle bosses. This isn’t just about bigger numbers either – it’s about finding new skill synergies, exploiting an enemy’s weakness, or making the most out of your skill tree selections. It will take mastery of Last Epoch’s deep but accessible systems and gameplay to conquer the challenges Eterra has to offer. And when Last Epoch: Orobyss launches, it will bring with it our most ambitious content plans. We don’t want to spoil anything just yet, but expect new threats to vanquish, new ways to push your builds further, and more of that sweet, sweet loot. PlayStation players will be joining the offensive, either alone or with the support of allies, against the Void at a critical juncture, and as the very fate of Eterra hangs in the balance. All of Last Epoch’s content can be played with up to 4 players in online co-op, even if there is a level difference between players. Optionally, players who enjoy item trading can join the Merchants’ Guild, allowing them to buy and sell their best items for in-game gold. Solo players, or players who choose not to partake in trade, may look to join the Circle of Fortune to fulfill prophecies and improve their chances of finding rare and powerful loot. We are excited to bring the mystique and danger of Last Epoch: Orobyss to PlayStation 5. From day one of our journey, Eleventh Hour Games has taken a community-first approach to development, allowing our community’s passion and feedback to influence our approach to the Action-RPG genre. We look forward to adding the PlayStation community to that development process. You can wishlist Last Epoch: Orobyss on PlayStation Store today. We look forward to a new generation of Travelers joining our ranks. See you in Eterra, Traveler. View the full article

For horror fans around the world, Halloween (1978) marked a pivotal moment for the genre. That shared love and passion for the quintessential slasher is one of the many reasons why our team is so honored and excited to collaborate with Malek Akkad, Ryan Freimann, and Gun Interactive to bring the world of Haddonfield and the iconic masked murderer Michael Myers to players in the first major Halloween video game. We’re even more excited to partner with PlayStation to share our first look at gameplay and the official release date for Halloween. From its earliest iterations, Halloween has been crafted to deliver an immersive horror sandbox experience that can be enjoyed through a standalone singleplayer story or dynamic asymmetrical multiplayer matches. We wanted to empower players to create their very own horror movie moments, whether they’re stepping behind the mask of Michael Myers or taking the role of one of the heroic residents of Haddonfield. Our team is working diligently to ensure this quiet suburban town is brimming with 70s-era charm and effectively serves as a virtual playground filled with innocent townsfolk that players can either save or slaughter. As Michael, your goal is to find, stalk, and kill the residents of Haddonfield before Halloween night ends. While the aptly named “Boogeyman” lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, the townsfolk NPCs are innocently living their lives, engaged in everyday household activities. In an effort to properly embody the personification of evil, players have the freedom to leverage the terrifying power of Michael Myers to creatively murder anyone unfortunate enough to cross Michael’s path. We’re offering a shocking amount of gruesome executions that are guaranteed to put huge smiles on the faces of horror enthusiasts like ourselves. We hope players have some fun with our interpretation of Michael’s inexplicable tendency to suddenly appear in completely unexpected places and catch victims off-guard with Michael’s “Shape Jump” ability as well. Thankfully for the families of Haddonfield, our brave playable hero characters have a chance to thwart Michael’s murderous intentions and rescue their neighbors. As a Hero of Haddonfield, it’s your duty to warn those around you of Michael’s presence, convince the townsfolk NPCs to alert the authorities, and gather weapons and items that can be used to fight back against The Shape. With the right gear and some smooth-talking, you can even instruct the townsfolk to follow you to various points on the map, including a police-provided escape. For those looking to brawl with evil, it’s worth noting that while you can knock Michael down to buy precious time, he can’t be killed. However, with enough police presence, Michael can be detained. When players dive into Halloween for the first time, we want Haddonfield to feel like a living, breathing game world. Our team aims to elevate the unpredictability and tension of each match through a series of dynamic map features, believable NPCs, robust gameplay options, haunting visuals, striking audio, and much more. We’ve developed several asymmetrical multiplayer horror titles and fully understand the desires and expectations of our players, and have been hard at work constructing something genuinely worthy of the IP with Halloween. We’re also thrilled to offer a standalone single-player component to this package that allows players to witness key narrative events of “The Night He Came Home” through the eyes of Michael Myers. It’s an amazing moment to present gameplay to the public for the first time, and we appreciate you all sharing it with us! While we’ve given players some pieces to chew on, it’s only a taste of what we believe is shaping up to be a truly special and murderous sandbox horror experience, and we’re looking forward to sharing more in the coming months. We can’t wait for you all to join us in Haddonfield when Halloween launches on PlayStation 5 on September 8, 2026. View the full article

Attention Agents! It looks like your clearance has finally been approved! What you’re about to read is highly confidential, but truth often leaks through the cracks. Proceed with caution… They are watching. Historical Report Log Deus Ex has always been about freedom. When the original title first launched, it redefined what a video game could be, melding RPG elements, action and stealth gameplay, and branching player choices into a cyberpunk immersive sim like nobody else had ever tried. Storm through the front door, hack the security grid, slip past enemies with invisibility cloaks, or talk your way through impossible odds. Every mission, every level, and every outcome adapts to your choices. Today, those foundations remain intact, but they’ve been enhanced to ensure the experience feels as revolutionary in 2025 as it did in 2000. New to the first Deus Ex? Let us set the scene. The year is 2052. Societies are teetering on collapse, plagues spread unchecked, and shadow governments shape the future. As JC Denton, a nano-augmented UNATCO operative, you’ll travel from the streets of New York to the neon-lit alleys of Hong Kong, through shadowy Parisian strongholds, and into the depths of Area 51 with the intention of keeping order. But the deeper you dig, the more lies you uncover. What begins as a mission becomes a fracture point in human history. Operation: Collaboration This operation was made possible through close (but classified) collaboration between Aspyr and Eidos-Montréal. Together, we’ve ensured the core directives remain intact, while upgrading protocols for today’s operatives. The mission: preserve the truth, modernize the tools, and prepare a new generation of agents for what lies ahead. Operation: Remastered This remaster isn’t just a visual upgrade, but a preservation of Deus Ex’s DNA – carefully modernized without sacrificing the conspiratorial paranoia that made the original game so iconic. Each location has been overhauled with new lighting, dynamic shadows, particle systems, and upscaled textures. For the first time, you’ll see this dystopian future rendered with rebuilt character models, lip-synced dialogue, and ragdoll physics. Control: Optimized When Deus Ex first released in 2000, its control scheme was built for keyboard and mouse, tailored to the PC audience of the era. Complex key bindings and dense menus gave players unmatched freedom, but also made the experience a challenge to translate onto a controller. Early console ports struggled to capture that same precision. The control scheme has been optimized from the ground up, designed to feel intuitive and responsive whether you’re sneaking through back alleys or storming corporate headquarters. Our approach draws inspiration from what Eidos-Montréal pioneered in Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Mankind Divided—refined radial menus, fluid weapon management, and streamlined navigation—all adapted to modern controllers. On PlayStation 5, that means precision aiming, and smooth traversal that makes every augmentation feel natural at your fingertips. End Log We’ve said too much, the feed is compromised. Trust no one… Even your allies may not be what they seem… Be ready when the truth breaks, accept your mission and secure your pre-order today on PlayStation Store. Deployment begins in February, whether you’re prepared or not. Watch the shadows, agent. They’re watching you. View the full article

Lace up those boots and grab your rifle. It’s nearly time. Battlefield 6’s Single Player campaign is a white knuckle thrill ride that has you playing various members of Dagger 13, an elite Marine Raiders unit determined to stop Pax Armata, a private military corporation seeking to reshape global power as NATO teeters on the edge of collapse. After the War Stories episode structure of Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V, Battlefield 6 is a return to a singular narrative, one that has you fighting battles across three continents. During this campaign, you’ll fight a tank battle under the shadows of the Pyramids, take to the streets of Brooklyn for intense gunfights, perform a HALO jump into enemy territory, and more in this modern military thriller. Along the way, you’ll assume the role of members of Dagger 13, confronting inner and outer turmoil as they seek to accomplish their mission. Dagger 13 includes: Haz Carter: a former high school quarterback who chose the rugged allure of the wilderness over being a sports star. During his time in the Marines, Haz was recognized for his blend of athletic prowess and survival skills, ultimately joining the Marine Raiders, rising to become an Assault expert and the leader of the squad. Dylan Murphy: a warfighter who chose the frontlines over an officer’s career, Murphy’s courage and strategic thinking make him a vital member of Dagger as the team’s Engineer. Simone “Gecko” Espina: Gecko learned to be a hunter on her grandfather’s farm and carried her expertise at tracking and taking on the elements into her military career. An adrenaline fanatic, Gecko became a Special Forces Operator. As the newest member of Dagger, she’s ready to prove herself as the squad’s Recon expert. Cliff Lopez: Rejecting his parents’ wishes for him to go to med school, Lopez sought glory and adventure on the field of battle. Lopez wears his heart on his sleeve and as the squad’s Support is an essential member of the team. Lucas Hemlock: A CIA Operator with a largely redacted past, all most people know about Hemlock is that he’s a true patriot to the end and is willing to do anything for his country. True to Battlefield, your squad is the key to accomplishing your mission in Single Player. You’ll be able to command the rest of Dagger 13 to engage enemy forces as a group in order to suppress them as you reposition to snipe, flank them, or take out multiple foes with a well-thrown grenade. Additionally, as you step into the well-worn boots of different members of the squad, you’ll be able to take advantage of their respective abilities and talents to gain the upper hand when engaging the enemy. Battlefield 6’s Single Player and Multiplayer take place in an interconnected world, with Dagger 13’s mission taking them to locales and battles that players will be experiencing in the series’ iconic All-Out Warfare multiplayer modes, where NATO’s remaining forces wage war against Pax Armata. These modes encompass why Battlefield has remained one of the first-person shooters most celebrated titles for over 20 years, with players ducking in and out of crumbling buildings to fight one another as tanks roll onto the field to maximize damage and jets square off in the skies far above. Carefully selecting your role and specialties via the Class System will allow you to wage war the way you wish, whether that’s storming into the front line as an Assault soldier, reducing enemy vehicles to scraps with the Engineer’s rockets and mines, pulling off the perfect sniper headshot as a Recon, or keeping your pals in the fight as a Support soldier capable of instantly reviving fallen comrades with a defibrillator. Take whatever path you wish to reach your goal, but just remember to play the objective, as smart, coordinated teamwork is often the deciding factor between victory and defeat. Battlefield 6 releases on PlayStation 5 on October 10, 2025 and is available in a standard edition (MSRP $69.99USD / £69.99) and the Phantom Edition (MSRP $99.99USD / £99.99), which includes a full game download of Battlefield 6, as well as the exclusive “Phantom Squad” Soldier Skin pack, plus two high-performance Weapon Packages, a Vehicle Skin, and a Combat Knife Skin. The Phantom Edition also includes a token for Battlefield Pro, a Season 1 package that includes the Battle Pass, 25 Tier Skips, exclusive cosmetics, XP tokens, and much more. The game will be available on PlayStation Store as well at most major retailers worldwide*. Battlefield 6 is PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced so you can experience All Out Warfare and Tactical Destruction at even higher frames and greater visual fidelity. October 10 is just around the corner and we look forward to seeing you on the Battlefield. *Please check with your local retailer for more information. View the full article

The Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise has delighted pilots and simmers for over four decades, and we are incredibly proud to bring this amazing experience to PlayStation for the first time when the game launches this December 8 on PS5 and PS5 Pro. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the world’s most advanced consumer flight simulator offering an unprecedented level of realism and authenticity. With up to 125 highly detailed aircraft, we have developed the largest and most diverse fleet ever assembled for a flight simulator. We have an incredibly wide range of aircraft: nimble ultralights, a wide variety of general aviation aircraft, famous bush trip planes, rotorcraft, eVTOLs, airships, steerable balloons, all the way to sleek business jets, a fleet of narrow- and wide-body airliners and even heavy military transporters and fighter jets. To make this PlayStation experience truly shine, we embraced the immersive features offered by the DualSense wireless controller. Adaptive triggers respond to different speeds and surface types on the ground and provide sloped resistance in the air. Communications from air traffic control (ATC) play through the controller speaker, simulating the feel of a real cockpit. Gyro controls, lightbar support, and a customizable touchpad further enhance the immersion during flight. We unleashed the full power of the PS5 and PS5 Pro so aviation enthusiasts can now, for the first time on PlayStation, fly anywhere on the globe at any time of day or year, land at over 40,000 airports and runways and at over 60,000 helipads. Explore all seven continents in stunning detail. Fly on your own or with friends from around world, and even fly with accurate, real-time, real-world air-traffic. Simmers on PS5 will test their aviation skills in some of the most visually stunning and technically detailed aircraft with accurate aerodynamics fully flight-tested by real pilots. PS VR2 owners will be able to experience the entire game through their headset and Sense controllers with a free update that will be available in 2026. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces an all-new career system that helps new pilots learn how to fly the many different types of aircraft. Virtual pilots have access to a nearly unlimited number of missions and activities all over the world. Start your aviation career to gain experience and build your reputation, enabling you to unlock exciting missions in firefighting, search and rescue, aerial construction, agriculture, and more. In addition to career missions, PS5 simmers can test their skills with a variety of landing challenges, rally races, and more, as well as compete against other players in the new Challenge League. After the thrill of competition, PlayStation pilots can take a more relaxing flight to explore and photograph famous locations or landmarks and even search for exotic animals all over the world. Coinciding with the PS5 launch, for the first time, players will be able to break the sound barrier in America’s first civil supersonic jet, Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator XB-1. Developed by Asobo Studio in partnership with Microsoft Game Studios, the PlayStation 5 version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will continue to be updated with both free World Updates and Sim Updates. The simulator also includes a robust marketplace filled with new aircraft, airports and more from a very active and talented 3rd party creator community. Play Video Join us in the skies to experience the thrill of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 and PS5 Pro. Pre-order any edition and receive a famous aircraft on December 8, the Northrop T38-A Talon. For those who pre-order the Deluxe, Premium Deluxe or Aviator Editions, you will also receive early access to the simulator on December 3. The sky is calling! View the full article

Hey everyone! We are super excited to reveal the first-ever gameplay of Zero Parades – For Dead Spies. If you’ve been wondering what our next game after Disco Elysium looks like since our official announcement at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, then get yourself ready for a whirlwind tour. Play Video Zero Parades – For Dead Spies is a narrative-first espionage RPG steeped in paranoia, surrealism, and a struggle for redemption. You play as Hershel, a brilliant yet unfortunate operant in a world where trust is scarce, betrayal is just around every corner, and failure is inevitable. You’ll see that our game bears its cRPG lineage proudly. If you ever played Disco Elysium, Baldur’s Gate, or Pillars of Eternity, you will feel right at home. There are, of course, a lot of new ideas we wanted to bring into the mix. So let’s take a deep dive into those you can see in the gameplay reveal trailer: Dramatic Encounters This is a brand-new feature we are introducing for Zero Parades. We want you to feel like a true operant (our term for spies) and that means including high-intensity scenes alongside the more methodical ones. Dramatic Encounters are moments in which time stands still so you must make a series of choices to resolve a potentially deadly situation. But this isn’t James Bond. You can’t just smile and shoot your way out of everything. So, while you are skilled, the outcome of your choices will ultimately be determined by dice roll – which is influenced by your character’s attributes. If you do fail, the sequence will continue, and you’ll have to hope your next choice goes better for you. To illustrate with an example from the trailer: you are being tailed. You only have time to react to the ongoing situation and hopefully worm your way out of it. It begins by time slowing down to a pause and your highly trained eye showing you your options. Do you try to hide in a crowd and lose the tail that way? Or do you take a risky jump and pray that they don’t dare follow? Neither option is right or wrong, but you will have to live with the consequences either way. Failing forward & Exertion A core pillar of our game design philosophy is the idea of ‘failing forward’. The story continues no matter what happens – you’ll just be better off if it goes well. Those who played Disco Elysium should know the joy of embracing failure that we put into our games. Don’t be so quick to reload the game as there’s a surprise waiting for you after every bad dice roll. We have evolved how this plays out in Zero Parades with the introduction of the ‘Exert’ button. When you’re faced with a dice roll, you now get the chance to push your luck a little further. Hitting the ‘Exert’ button allows you to roll with advantage (by adding a third die to the roll) so you can take the scores of the best two dice rolls and ignore the worst one, giving you more chance at success. This does come with a small sacrifice, but we’ll go into what that is at another time. Conditioning A big part of the spy fantasy is the ‘conditioning’ that they must go through. This is training their mind to deal with the worst situations they may encounter – such as being interrogated or being able to act like the enemy to sneak past in plain sight. We have turned that idea into a gameplay mechanic in Zero Parades. It’s called, simply, Conditioning. An advancement of what we did with the Thought Cabinet in Disco Elysium, this is where you can reinforce Thoughts that you come across in the game world. These may enhance your skills or allow you access to new ways of thinking. But, being a spy, Hershel doesn’t have the luxury of internalising ideas for several hours or days like in Disco Elysium, so the experience with Conditioning is a lot snappier to match our new setting. We’re very interested in how the human mind is affected by the pressures of being a spy. Conditioning is one way in which we explore this as you can decide how to shape Hershel from the inside out. As with everything, you can’t have it all, so you need to balance the positives with the negatives. Being an operant isn’t easy and if you’re not careful it could eat your mind. Zero Parades – For Dead Spies will launch in 2026 on PS5. Wishlist today. View the full article

All of the team working on Saros are so proud to be back to share our first look at extended gameplay, and we are thrilled to announce that Saros is launching March 20 2026 on PS5 and enhanced for PS5 Pro. This is a dream project, by a dream team. Please watch our gameplay first look below: Play Video This gameplay is captured on PS5 at 60fps using Unreal Engine 5 and is still a work in progress, so expect tweaks, fixes, and upgrades when you’re playing Saros on PS5 or enhanced on your PS5 Pro in 2026. For this extended gameplay reveal we wanted to establish the world and story and then focus purely on our deep 3rd person action, and how we take things to the next level with Saros. The shape-shifting planet of Carcosa The events of Saros take place on Carcosa, a shape-shifting, hostile alien planet; one that changes on every death, and offers a wide variety of environments and enemies for you to encounter. In this gameplay first look, we see our protagonist Arjun Devraj (performed by Rahul Kohli) exploring the planet as a total eclipse nears. Along the way he finds Nitya Chandran (performed by Shunori Ramanthan), one of our ensemble cast, and a key character. The stunning environment Arjun explores is that of a lost ancient civilization fueled by the twisted enlightenment of the eclipse. This is just one of the biomes our amazing team on Saros are creating. How our action gameplay has evolved For our first look at gameplay we wanted to show real and unedited action gameplay from Saros, and then layer by layer detail some of the new elements we have added on top of Returnal’s award winning third-person action. Our goal with these new elements has been to add more depth to our gameplay by adding a wider variety of tools. Arjun’s Soltari advanced combat suit allows him to dash, melee, jump, and more. At the start of every run you will select your loadout from a mix of Soltari human weaponry and Carcosan alien weaponry. In this video, Arjun is using the Soltari Phosphorous Shotgun to defend himself and melt the hostile machines housed in the lost ancient city. As you can see from our extended gameplay, you can expect spectacular bullet patterns from enemies, and brutal weapons to use which fuel the sci-fi power fantasy. Weaponry & Abilities Let’s talk about Arjun’s unique abilities. Firstly, we have the Soltari Shield, activated by holding R1. In SAROS, you can run into the hostile projectiles, absorbing their energy to defend yourself. Once absorbed you can hit back hard with your Carcosan Power Weapon. This second unique ability allows you to charge up the weapon with energy harvested from hostile projectiles (by pulling the L2 adaptive trigger fully), then discharging this explosive energy at enemies with R2. Power Weapons transform Arjun’s right arm into an eclipse-fuelled weapon, corrupting him in the process. This gives him an alternate, and customizable, way to deal devastating damage to hostiles. Storytelling in Carcosa We also wanted to highlight how we are expanding our storytelling in Saros. Along with grounded voice-over, stunning cinematics, haunting audio logs, and conversations with our ensemble cast of NPCs, there are also Soltari Holograms detailing what happened on Carcosa as you explore. If you choose to collect them, they are vital to discover what happened on this hostile planet. There’s also more surreal and mysterious storytelling sequences, but we will share more with you about these moments ahead… The final element we highlight is the “Second Chance” ability. On death, Arjun has the ability – once discovered – to use eclipse corruption energy to rise back up on first death. This is one small part of the permanent-progression systems we have added in Saros, which will allow you to always come back stronger after each death. These systems include the ability to upgrade your Soltari advanced combat suit & abilities if you choose to do so. We are super proud of how Saros plays, and cannot wait for you all to experience it. Saros has been built by a dream team of collaborators; for this PS Blog post we wanted to shout out all of our superb PlayStation Studio partners including XDEV, Nixxes, PlayStation Studios Creative Arts teams and many more. Nixxes are working closely with Housemarque’s creative, gameplay, art, and production leadership on key elements of the art and gameplay in Saros. They have been an amazing collaborator, and you can see their stunning work in this gameplay first look. After our award-winning collaboration on Returnal, PlayStation Studios Creative Arts are also back working with the team at Housemarque. The sound and music you hear in this reveal is the result of this continued collaboration, and we are building something exceptional together. Last but not least, the dark-electronic meets drone-metal score featured in this gameplay showcase (and in our earlier cinematic announcement), was composed by the fantastic and two-time Grammy Award-winning Sam Slater. His past work includes collaborations on the acclaimed Chernobyl and Joker, as well as being part of the team behind the score for the cult film, Mandy. Expect a deep dive into our musical score and Sam’s process as we get closer to launch. We set out to create a bold and innovative score unique in any medium today. In the future we’ll be sharing more about our mysterious, monstrous, and moving story including our plot, ensemble cast of NPCs, and the lost off-world colony on Carcosa you will experience. Wishlist Saros on PlayStation Store now! Thanks for reading! View the full article