The wait is over its finally time to join Aloy and her friends in LEGO Horizon Adventures!Were excited to celebrate the launch of LEGO Horizon Adventures, co-developed by the incredible teams here at Guerrilla, Studio Gobo and the LEGO Group. Check out our new launch trailer a sneak peek into this lighthearted, fun-filled adventure where everything in the world of Horizon is made of LEGO bricks, from the towering Tallneck to the smallest details in Mothers Heart.Play VideoWhether youre a long-time Horizon fan or new to the world, LEGO Horizon Adventures has something special for everyone. You dont need to be familiar with the Horizon universe to jump in, but longtime fans will spot a few Easter eggs and references along the way.You can play alone or grab a friend or family member and join Aloys journey together. We wanted this to be a truly collaborative experience, giving players of all ages and skill levels the chance to enjoy the adventure, build connections, and share a love for LEGO bricks and Horizon. The world is packed with machines, with each battle offering its own fun twist on Horizons combat. The difficulty is scalable, so whether youre in Story Mode for a relaxing experience or looking for a challenge on Very Hard mode, theres something for everyone. And theres so much more to explore. Build, customize, and upgrade your character or head to Mothers Heart, where you can modify the village to reflect your own unique style.On behalf of the teams at Guerrilla, Studio Gobo and The LEGO Group, we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing community. Your enthusiasm and passion for Horizon have inspired every moment of LEGO Horizon Adventures, and were thrilled to bring you this playful new take on Aloys world. We cant wait to hear what you think.To learn even more about the game, please visit www.legohorizonadventures.com and make sure to follow Guerrilla on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for all the latest news and updates about Horizon.

Infinity Nikki is a beautiful open-world adventure that takes a distinctly different approach to theme and gameplay, focusing less on combat and more on exploration, questing, discovery, and design, all with a smart and stylish female character in the lead role.Nikki, a young girl with a love of fashion, finds a mysterious dress in the attic. When she puts it on, she and her chubby, chatty cat Momo are whisked away to a strange new world. She meets a being named Ena the Creator, who gives her the Heart of Infinity and entrusts her with finding the Miracle Outfits.I recently had an opportunity to go hands-on with the game on PS5, so lets dive in.Play VideoIts all about the styleThe world of Infinity Nikki is fueled by the power of Whim, the sparks of joy and creativity that exist within us all. The way people here tend to harness their Whim energy is through fashion. Clothing is powerful self-expression, and a stylish outfit even has the power to grant its wearer new abilities. With that kind of energy woven into fabric, its no wonder that Styliststalented clothing makersare highly respected. And after Nikki gets here, shes quickly judged to be prime Stylist material and brought into the Stylists Guild of the hamlet of Florawish.But things arent perfectly peaceful: theres a strange condition going around thats making citizens go comatose, alongside a suspicious gang of stylists up to no good. During our time in the beta, we got a chance to meet several characters, good and bad, and play through several events: joining the Stylists Guild, helping out several folks in town, investigating a case of the mysterious illness, fighting against other stylists to make the coolest outfit, and exploring a frog-filled well to stop a rampaging fish that cut off Florawishs electric power.As a Stylist, Nikki can make clothes that grant her abilities. Early on, shell have two outfitsone that lets her float after jumping and another that lets her shoot purifying energythat she can access by simply pressing a button. However, to get more fabulous powers, shell need to acquire sketches: blueprints for new clothing parts. There are many ways to get sketchesyou can find them in chests, earn them from quests, and so onbut many of the most important outfit sketches are acquired and enhanced through Nikkis Infinity Heart tree. In order to unlock parts of the tree, Nikki will need to find Whimstars scattered throughout the world.Seeing starsNikkis companion Momo can help her locate Whimstars with his finely-tuned senses, but not all Whimstars are acquired by simply walking up to them. Many are in hidden locations that require searching. Others task you with completing a platforming challenge, collecting a set of items, or using a specific power to get the Whimstar. One particularly interesting challenge type has you searching in an area to find a star-shaped object hidden in the background some are obvious, while other hiding spots disguise star shapes in clever ways.Before Nikki can wear anything she needs materials. If you make a habit of picking up everything you see (and theres plenty of things to collect everywhere), you shouldnt have any problems making the key outfits, though making some of the rarer, optional accessories and optional pieces might require more effort. Once youve got your outfit, you have a new power to play with.During our playtest, we wore a cute waterproof ensemble for grooming animals, a bright set of overalls for catching bugs, a stylish summer hat-and-clothes set for fishing, and a heavy-duty cloak and gloves for fixing malfunctioning electronics. Each of these powers serves a purpose, either for collecting more materials or solving puzzles in order to progress. We were particularly enchanted with animal grooming, which plays an adorable custom animation for every critter Nikki gets her soapy hands on.Infinity Nikki is brimming with personality and potential, and you wont have to wait much longer to dress for success: the game is due to launch on December 5.

Last week, to head to Thedas and protect the Veil before it falls in Dragon Age: The Veilguard using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this weeks highlights:jdbolzan shares a mage Rook avoiding a dragons attack.khwarezm89 shares Rook facing towards a blighted village.pirate_atomsk shares Rook standing beneath the Lighthouses astrolabe.call_me_xavii shares a green glowing tortured spirit from a quest in Nevarra.lunar9p shares a rogue Rook fighting with dual blades.fsantos1697 shares the haunting and hulking skeleton statues of the Necropolis.Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this weeks theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?THEME: Dragon Age: The Veilguard CompanionsSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 20, 2024Next week, were taking a closer look at the companions behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Share moments with the titular heroes using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Lara Crofts legendary adventures continue on February 14 with the release of Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered! As we patiently await her return, wed love to take a moment to explore some enhanced features created specifically for this remaster.This latest collection not only revitalizes Laras adventures but also brings back a fan-favorite feature Photo Mode to capture all the thrilling moments you encounter.Explore and capture iconic momentsAs you swan-dive back into Lara Crofts darkest adventures, youll have the ability to capture and share in the beauty and excitement of your adventures with your friends.Whether youre scaling the Great Pyramid of Giza in The Last Revelation, sneaking through a high-security complex in Chronicles, or uncovering dark secrets in the shadowy streets of Paris in The Angel of Darkness, Photo Mode lets you freeze, frame, and capture your most memorable moments.Photo Mode featuresNew Poses and Outfits: In addition to including all of the poses and outfits from Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, this new collection will include even more as an added bonus. Tailor each shot to reflect her adventurous spirit and style.Customizable Shots: Set up your scenes with ease using adjustable camera angles, depth of field, and zoom effects. Create the perfect composition to showcase the remastered environments.Dynamic Expressions: Choose from a range of expressions to bring Laras character to life in your photos. Highlight her bravery, determination, or curiosity with ease.Seamless Integration: Use Photo Mode anytime during gameplay to capture those spontaneous, unforgettable moments. Whether its a breathtaking view or a dramatic encounter, your perfect shot is always just a menu away.Step-by-Step GuideActivate Photo Mode: Photo Mode activates by holding down both of your sticks on the DualSense controller.Frame Your Shot: Adjust the camera angle, zoom, and depth of field, using the on-screen controls and find your desired composition.Hit the Dressing Room: Pick from various outfits from across the Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered collection. Equip her with different weapons for an added touch of sass.Express Yourself: Select Laras expression to convey the right mood for your shot. What are we feeling today: a victorious and joyful smile, or a bombastic side-eye?Strike a Pose: Pick your favorite pose from across our Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered collection! Whether its a fierce battle stance or a triumphant pose, have fun customizing it to your liking.Capture and Share: Once youre satisfied with your shot, use the Create button on your controller. Share your best shots with the community and join fellow fans in celebrating Lara Crofts legacy.How about a First Look?As you swan dive into even more details around Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, the Photo Mode feature isnt the only exciting addition! Alongside capturing epic moments, fans can look forward to new collectible achievements and unique art badges, each one a striking tribute to Laras legacy.And for those who remember the heart-pounding encounters with the nearly indestructible mini-bosses, were thrilled to showcase a new look at two of Lara Crofts most formidable foes: the relentless Bronze Bull and the fearsome Minotaur from The Last Revelation.Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered launches on PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 on February 14, 2025. Head over to PlayStation Store to pre-order if you havent already.

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download hereHey yall, Episode 500 is finally here! Thank you to all the loyal listeners for making this momentous episode possible. Can you believe the show started back in 2011? Whether youve been with us for the entire run or are a new listener, we appreciate you.This week, the crew hears from listeners and developers about some of their favorite PlayStation games and memories. The podcast crew also dives into their favorite games on the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2. But the celebration doesnt end here! Well continue to feature listeners and developers leading up to PlayStations 30th anniversary on December 3.Stuff We Talked AboutNext weeks release highlights:Spirit Mancer | PS5Towers of Aghasba (Early Access) | PS5Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata DLC and Photo ModePlayers Choice Winner Dragon Ball: Sparking ZeroPlayStation Plus Game Catalog for November:Grand Theft Auto VDying Light 2: Stay HumanLike a Dragon: IshinMotoGP 24The Sims 4: Island LivingAnd moreLEGO Horizon Adventures is out nowSpecial listener/developer favorite PlayStation games segmentThe podcast crew highlights personal top games for the original PlayStation and PS2 (to be continued)The CastView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageSid Shuman Senior Director of Content Communications, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageTim Turi Content Communications Manager, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageBrett Elston Manager, Content Communications, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageODell Harmon Jr. Content Communications Specialist, SIEThanks to Dormiln for our rad theme song and show music.[Editors 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.]

A studio only gets to launch its very first game once! Everyone here at Dreamlit Games is incredibly excited to debut our upcoming open-world fantasy builder, Towers of Aghasba, which launches into Early Access on November 19. We cant wait for you to experience this fantastical world as you design your island with bustling settlements and nurture thriving ecosystems while fighting off the withered invasion.Why early access?This project is an ambitious open-world sandbox developed by a small team, with core mechanics intended to let players shape their island however they like. Its also one of the first in-development early access titles coming to PS5. By launching into early access, we can involve our community in the development process, allowing us to better balance, polish, and iterate on these core components. This allows us to introduce new content and features based directly on your feedback.You can still count on a fun, fantastical experience, with lots of content to explore right from the start of our Early Acess journey but well be adding additional polish and updates in the weeks ahead. Heres a roadmap of what to expect from Towers of Aghasba at launch and throughout early access:Launch contentThe initial launch of Towers of Aghasba is already brimming with content, deep gameplay systems, a compelling narrative, and a vast world to explore. We release with:Six regions to exploreExploration across vast open-world landsclimbing, gliding, and riding mountsRuins and relics to discover, unlocking ancient knowledgeLeisure activities (eg. fishing!)Three types of settlements to build, design, and decorateThree types of ecosystems to grow50+ unique creatures150+ decorations to craftSingle-player and co-op gameplayInvite up to three friends to your island to build up your settlements, tend to your ecosystems, take on challenging withered foes, and discover secrets across the worldPost-launch roadmapAs with any early access title, the launch is just the beginning. We have plenty in store for the weeks and months following the release, from introducing new systems while expanding existing ones, new quests and narratives, new regions to explore, and more.Q4 2024Post-launch supportQuality of life updatesPolish and fixesQ1 2025New regions to unlock and exploreNew quest linesA fresh cast of charactersTime of day-related gameplayOffline play modeExpanded glider traversal mechanicsPhoto ModePlayer EmotesQ2 2025New mounts and mount management systemExpanding multiplayer activities and experiencesCrossplayPlayer character customizationImproved Townfolk AIImproved Shimudex functionalityQ3 2025New regions unlockedNew withered quest lines and charactersGiant withered demon combatCold environmental effectsNew creaturesCreature relationship systemsQ4 2025New biome typeshallow waterNew ecosystem typewater ecosystemNew village typefishing villageNew creaturesNew foliagesNew quest lines and charactersQ1 2026New regions unlockedHot environmental effectsNew creaturesTown happiness systemBuilding customizationQ2 2026Increased Tower levelsNew major questlinesApart from all these exciting and ambitious plans for the road ahead, an important aspect in guiding the development of Towers of Aghasba through early access is you.We feel its important to have the community involved in the development of our game to provide the best experience possible. Your feedback and suggestions are integral in the decisions we make and we hope to expand our roadmap to accommodate our player communitys requests.Lets build an incredible, unique, ambitious, and special game together. You can pre-order the game now, and dive into the adventure with us next week when Towers of Aghasba launches into Early Access on November 19 on PS5.

Hello PS VR2 friends, since the release of our roguelike VR shooter, The Light Brigade, on PS VR2 in February 2023, weve been overwhelmed by the support and passion of our community. Your enthusiasm has fueled our team to continually improve and expand the game through a series of major content updates, and today we unveil the Phantom of Time.This Phantom of Time update is available now as a major content release at no additional cost for The Light Brigade on PS VR2, and its packed with new gameplay, a haunting new procedural world, and even a new playable class. Lets dig in.Play VideoNew Playable Class The SaboteurNew playable revolver-wielding class with special timepiece The SaboteurStealth, strategy, and clever escapes await you with our newest unlockable class: the Saboteur. This revolver-wielding gunslinger comes equipped with a Timepiece, a powerful tool for those who like to lurk in the shadows. Cloak yourself from enemies, deploy a deadringer decoy to outsmart your foes, and easily reposition on the battlefield. The Saboteur brings a brand-new tactical layer to The Light Brigade, making each encounter more unpredictable and thrilling.Explore the Memorial GroundsMemorial Grounds, the newly playable procedural battlegroundsWith the Phantom of Time update, were also introducing a brand-new procedurally generated world: the Memorial Grounds. Once a sacred crypt, this war-torn graveyard was a final resting place for honored soldiersbut now, the relentless tides of battle have defiled it. The Memorial Grounds are riddled with secrets and danger, offering a haunting backdrop to explore. Will you uncover the stories buried within, or fall to the chaos that has consumed this sacred ground?The Road AheadThe Light Brigade development roadmapWeve come this far thanks to the love and dedication of our incredible PS VR2 community, and were not slowing down. Were committed to delivering even more exciting content, from new weapons and classes to fresh worlds and social mechanics. Stay tuned because the journey in The Light Brigade is far from over. Thank you all for your continued support, and well see you on the battlefield in the Phantom of Time update, now available worldwide for all PS VR2 players.

LEGO Horizon Adventures, launching on PS5 and PC November 14, brings about a new take on Aloys story from her first adventure. Guerrilla and Studio Gobo met with The LEGO Group at their headquarters in Billund, and shared a few behind-the-scenes insights on creating the game. Watch the full video here and continue reading to find out how they built Aloys world, one brick at a time!Play VideoSenior Producer at Studio Gobo, Kat Woolley, talks about what its like to work on a LEGO game and how the story was adapted to fit this playful adventure. Theres a layering of talent, passion, creativity and just joy theres such joy in working on a LEGO game, and especially something like Horizon where there is an effort to bring something quite serious from the world of Horizon over to LEGO Horizon Adventures. We needed to give it that element of funny, of light-hearted, of silly, of play.Horizon is all about the mystery of the origins, especially for Aloy. Its something we tried to replicate in LEGO Horizon Adventures where every character is on their quest for finding a family, building a home and making connections with each other in the story of LEGO Horizon Adventures, Guerrillas Design Director, Stephane Varrault, explains.Creating the worldEverything you come across in LEGO Horizon Adventures is made entirely out of real LEGO bricks, so if you have the right pieces at home, you could rebuild anything from the world, including the machines, the treasure chests, and Mothers Heart!Guerrillas Senior World Artist, Lucas Bolt explained, The world of Horizon Zero Dawn is filled with incredible natural landscapes; its one of the core pillars of the game so thats something that we also had to create for LEGO Horizon Adventures.You can see how everything is made, all the little details, all the little LEGO elements that were used to bring things to life, Joe Kyde, Senior Model Designer at The LEGO Group, adds.Roy Postma, Art Director at Guerrilla, goes on to explain the process of visualizing and developing the Horizon world in LEGO form, We started out in a very realistic way, by rebuilding the original Old World buildings from the Horizon games Then someone sneaked in an official LEGO set in the background, I believe it was the LEGO gas station, and we were looking at it like ah this can work, this is fun! It totally made sense for the Old World to be our LEGO world.Making the machinesMy favorite part of the machine design process is seeing the builds just develop, says Joe. How they naturally evolve from early versions, teams working together to figure out how to solve specific problems, how to get the movement we want, how to get the specific look we want.Throughout development, we started by imagining what a LEGO version of each machine would actually look like, says Studio Gobos Game Design Lead, Too Gonzalaz, with Stephane adding, For every machine, we looked at the traits of the machine, how it would behave in the game, and how can we make it work best with all the LEGO bricks?One of the machines featured in LEGO Horizon Adventures is the Shell-Walker, a crab-like machine responsible for carrying cargo to various cauldrons found in the world. With the Shell-Walker it really came down to its personality, says Too. Its always trying to defend its cargo, so at the end of the day, the Shell-Walker feels like a mean, defensive machine, but at the same time in a funny way.Designing machines with LEGO bricks did not differ too much from how Guerrilla created them originally, as The LEGO Groups Creative Lead, Frdric Andre, explains, We wanted to recreate the machine as detailed as possible, so you start with the skeleton of the machine and then you add all the details into it. Thats also how Guerrilla creates their own machines: they have the skeleton and then they add all the armor plating and everything on top of that.All machines have their own unique, particular personalities and attacks that they do. Theyre very different from one another, so when players are fighting combinations of them it creates really interesting, wacky, fun and creative combat, Too smiles.Customize everythingThe customization is a way for players to express themselves in a fun and charming way, including outfits from Aloys first adventure in LEGO form, or from existing LEGO sets that you may have at home!Stephane explains: One of our main pillars in the game is player freedom, which is why we built systems where no combat is the same, but also why we wanted to provide really open ways to customize your characters and the world. For example, we really wanted Mothers Heart to be a reflection of players creativity to recreate the village of their dreams.Kat gives her view on how some of the outfits found in LEGO Horizon Adventures can completely change the vibe of a cutscene or conversation between characters. It takes what can sometimes be quite serious conversations and just makes them ridiculous if youre dressed as a pig or as a llama.As soon as we realized that the customization options still felt like a quintessential Horizon experience, and that it worked within the game world, it made it feel more free and more fun.Bringing it all togetherIt was pivotal that the co-op experience of LEGO Horizon Adventures worked well to allow players to bounce off each others actions and work together to tackle the wilds.We wanted players to play together and to get in trouble together, shares Too, and Stephane continues, being able to get together, either on the same tv or online, you are now two players, two actors in the same world and that one is responding to your inputs and your actions, so it was the perfect addition to make the experience shine.Whether youre already familiar with Aloys journey, or if this is the first time youre jumping into the franchise; we cant wait for everyones fun character combinations and combat sequences once LEGO Horizon Adventures releases on November 14.

Dive into the gritty underworld of Los Santos, strive to stay human while you uncover the dark secrets of a post-apocalyptic world, fight for justice to change the future of Japan, and more with Novembers PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*! Grand Theft Auto V, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and more games are available to play from November 19. On the same day, five new titles join PlayStation Plus Premium in the form of the kinetic first person shooter PS VR2 game Synapse and four Classics; Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Blood Omen 2, Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2.PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game CatalogGrand Theft Auto V* | PS4, PS5When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other. Experience the interwoven stories of Franklin, Michael and Trevor in the sprawling open world of Los Santos and Blaine County.*PlayStation Plus re-release.Dying Light 2: Stay Human | PS4, PS5In Dying Light 2, survival meets action adventure as you attempt to endure a hostile, post-apocalyptic world. Rival factions across The City arent the only enemy a virus has turned a vast majority of the human population into monsters. Take on the role of Aiden Caldwell, a wanderer with the power to change the fate of The City, but your exceptional abilities come at a price. Haunted by memories you cannot decipher, you set out to learn the truth and find yourself in a combat zone. Hone your skills to defeat your enemies and make allies. Unravel the dark secrets behind those that wield power, choose sides and decide your destiny. But wherever your actions take you, theres one thing you must do stay human.Like a Dragon: Ishin | PS4, PS51860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword as Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your fathers killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.MotoGP 24 | PS4, PS5As a new season dawns, the winds of change are sweeping through the pit crews. Embark on your quest to become a MotoGP legend and shape your own epic saga. Challenge your abilities and immerse yourself in the exhilarating journey of the 2024 campaign. From humble beginnings to triumphant heights, the path is yours to forge. Engage in thrilling rivalries, build your reputation, and leave your mark on the history of your beloved team.The Sims 4 Island Living* (Add-on only) | PS4Welcome to Sulani, where the sun shines bright and the nights are totally chill. Escape the ordinary and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by beaches in The Sims 4 Island Living. Explore a breezy world drenched in sun, sand, and endless fun as your Sims make their own paradise. Set sail on the glistening water in your island canoe, swim to your hearts content, and explore the scenery on a watercraft. Everything is chill (except for the occasional sunburn) when its Island Living.*Requires the original game The Sims 4.Digimon Survive | PS4After getting lost on a school trip, Takuma Momozuka finds himself transported to a world inhabited by ferocious foes and new allies. Join Takuma and his friends as they fight their way back home. Digimon Survive is a hybrid visual novel and tactical RPG set in a mysterious world filled with dangerous monsters and deadly battles that will test your ability to survive. Persuade your opponents to join your team and evolve them to fight alongside you in thrilling turn-based battles. Unfold a dark tale about friendship and survival that is jam-packed with exciting drama, a unique cast of characters, and potentially grim choices.Overcooked! All You Can Eat | PS4, PS5Hold onto your chef hats and prepare your appetite for an XXL portion of Overcooked magic. Overcooked!, Overcooked! 2 and all additional content are blended together and remastered in this delicious definitive edition! Enjoy hundreds of levels of cooperative cooking chaos across increasingly perilous and obscure kitchens.Stick Fight: The Game | PS4Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet. Fight it out against your friends or find random sticks from around the world!Clash: Artifacts of Chaos | PS4, PS5Drawing upon both surreal and punk fantasy influences, the world and civilisations of Zenozoik are brimming with fascinating characters, creatures and landscapes. You play as Pseudo, a master of martial arts who lives as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you cross paths with the Boy, a small creature whose mysterious powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts, you decide to protect him, unaware that much greater forces are involved. Roam this intriguing land and discover its paths, inhabitants and ancient secrets.Killer Frequency | PS4, PS5The year is 1987, and as the clock strikes midnight in small-town Gallows Creek, USA, former big city radio DJ Forrest Nash is live on air in what will turn out to be the graveyard shift of a lifetime In this horror comedy, you must solve puzzles to save callers from being hunted down by a mysterious killer. Where every call is life and death, can you save the inhabitants of Gallows Creek? Step into the shoes of a late-night radio talk-show host new in town and fallen from grace. The Sheriff is dead, so the townsfolk turn to you for help. You, Forrest Nash, are the only person in town who can run a phone line.Hungry Shark World | PS4Become a shark and spread terror on the beach! Fight man, machine and beast as you explore tropical islands, sunken temples, vast cities and frozen icebergs. Enjoy discovering expansive levels with their own distinctive enemies, hidden treasures and unique missions. Take on everything the sea throws at you, from gruesome goblin sharks and the adorable porbeagle, to prehistoric monsters and giant submarines. With rebalanced enemies and pacing, theres a challenge around every corner!Chivalry 2 | PS4, PS5Return to the ultimate medieval battlefield. Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more. Charge headfirst into stunning 64-Player cinematic battles inspired by epic medieval action films. Pick your playstyle with 4 classes and 12 subclasses, each with their own unique weapons and abilities.PlayStation Plus PremiumSynapse | PS VR2Dual-wield brutal firepower and surging telekinesis in the ultimate mind-breaking VR action shooter. Unleash your inner anti-hero and invade the twisted subconscious of a notorious enemy of the state. Become a mind-breaking operative and wreak havoc on the enemys mind with deadly weaponry in one hand and expressive telekinetic abilities in the other. Combine your powers to overcome formidable defences and delve deeper into a hostile mindscape.Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain | PS4, PS5Ready yourself for next months launch of Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered by discovering the origins of this dark gothic fantasy franchise with the original PlayStation title Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain. In this top-down action adventure, embark on an epic quest through a vampire kingdom fraught with murder, magic and vengeance. Journey through an expansive world containing more than 100 hours of intense, blood-sucking, spell-casting gameplay, and enjoy cinema-quality voice-overs, dynamic lighting effects and more than 25 minutes of full-motion-video footage.Blood Omen 2 | PS4, PS5Fierce attacks and brutal combos await in this action adventure, originally released on PS2 in 2002, after Soul Reaver 2s launch the year previous. Blood Omen 2 will take you back to an alternate timeline set between the events of the first Blood Omen and Soul Reaver. Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognizes. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.Resistance: Fall of ManEpic military action and unnerving tension blend together in PS3s 2006 first-person shooter Resistance: Fall of Man. Humanity faces annihilation as a relentless alien force known as the Chimera ravages Europe. Amidst the chaos, Nathan Hale emerges an unlikely hero, confronting unimaginable horrors while uncovering secrets that could change the course of the war.Resistance 2Initially released in 2008 on PS3, Resistance 2 is the continuation of Insomniac Games science-fiction FPS saga. Now on American soil, the alien Chimera threatens Hales humanity in a gripping race against time to put a stop to the invasion. Once again at the forefront of humanitys fight for survival, Nathan Hale must lead his squad through desperate missions, as new weapons and giant boss encounters increase the scale of the conflict to new heights.*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.

Hi everyone! The Forever Skies team just surprise-released a PlayStation 5 exclusive demo, and its available today! The demo is specially designed for our PlayStation fans so weve made sure its got a lot to offer.Play VideoForever Skies is a first-person, sci-fi survival game where you build, fly, and customize your own mobile airship base while exploring a ruined Earth.So lets set the scene first. When a perpetual toxic dust cloud enveloped the surface of the Earth following an ecological disaster, humanity made a last-ditch stand by relocating to makeshift towers that rose above the dust layer, relying on airships to move around. When all hope was lost, the last remnants of humanity fled into orbit. You play as a scientist from this last pocket of civilization, sent back to Earth on a crucial mission to find a cure for an illness spreading throughout the space station that houses the last of humanity.Our demo is a specially designed vertical slice of the game that provides a streamlined introduction to some of our best features. It should take you around 1.5 2.5 hours to finish.So what can you expect? First youll crash-land back on Earth and need to hit the ground running. The details of what went wrong with the expedition before yours are scarce, so you better start piecing together what details you can.Scavenge your surroundings for supplies, use technology to unlock tools to help you collect food and water to survive, and most importantly, get your airship flight ready to take off and explore the world. Follow the trail of story objectives as you explore towers that served as radio hubs, small makeshift towns, and wind farms from humanitys past efforts to rebuild. Learn what it takes to survive here, extracting resources from the air or fishing for dust moths to eat. Build and customize your airship to make it feel like your own and experience being a scientist as you use technology and smarts to best the hostile world youve returned to.This custom snippet of our story and basic game progression takes around an hour if you follow the objectives. After that, you can continue to explore the world more freely, with a few open-world objectives to guide your sightseeing.Weve also added some great PlayStation 5 features to the demo. Thanks to The DualSense controllers adaptive triggers, tools like the deck extractor, build tool, and scanner each feel unique when you use them. Weve also integrated haptic feedback for these tools and for other moments like when youre piloting your airship for example. Weve redirected some VO prompts to play through the controller speaker and we made sure the demo supports both Performance and High Fidelity modes so you can play to match your preferences.Most notably though weve added a special in-game reward for those truly dedicated scientists who complete the entire demo, by finishing all the objectives, youll earn a free PlayStation-exclusive airship. Youll be able to paint your airship in PlayStation-inspired hues of blue, and this skin will carry over into the full game when it launchesjust be sure to keep your demo save intact on your console.That said though, we couldnt pack everything our game has to offer into the demo. In the full game, youll also get to explore below the toxic dust, where an entirely new and mutant ecosystem has evolved. Youll have access to even more tools and technology to survive and thrive, take on the threat of advanced flora and fauna that evolved in our absence, create even more advanced airships, and discover many more unique locations. But most importantly, youll be able to play the full game in either a single-player or online co-op with up to three friends.We know weve got a really big and dedicated fanbase of PlayStation players waiting for the full game, so we hope this special demo gives you a great first taste of whats to come. We put a lot of work into it and cant wait to hear your feedback.So, head over to PlayStation Store, download the demo, and start exploring. And if you really enjoyed the demo, please give us a wishlist so youll be notified when the full game releases in early 2025.Thanks so much for reading, and see you in the skies!

Hey everyone, Thierry here speaking for Sabotage. Our friends at PlayStation extended an invitation to share more about everything that has happened since the launch of Sea of Stars, and how that led our team to work full-time for the better part of a year on a major free update called Dawn of Equinox.Play VideoSo lets dive into a summary of whats included, namely general updates, combat 2.0, and couch co-op.UpdatesAlong with countless bug fixes and micro adjustments, we added a bonus pre-rendered cinematic cutscene and finally got to revamp the games first hour by adding combat animations for the kid versions of our heroes. This allowed us to ditch the flashback structure by having action directly in the intro, something we sadly had to give up on during production.We also added difficulty presets, a bunch of new Relics to customize the experience, and even a comprehensive Speedrun Mode designed with the help of our community. Theres some new music, character portraits, and animationsthe list goes on.Combat 2.0The update brings two key changes to the combat system: Sticky Combo Points and Mystery Locks. Along with a comprehensive balancing pass, of course.Sticky Combo Points: The gist of it here is that Combo Points now remain after battle, giving combo moves a lot more use overall, whether to open more aggressively on a regular fight, or providing more options to deal damage of the different types when dealing with locks.This one mainly addresses the feeling of there not being a enough variety of moves in the game. The vision was always to give each character a small kit (MOBA-style), where each move has situational utility, rather than a big list where players pigeonhole themselves into only using their couple of favorites. All good intentions, but while the game boasts over 40 unique and custom-animated moves total, the scarcity of Combo Points meant players seldom engaged with most of them, reducing the perceived scope of combat to feeling like only having three skills per character.Mystery Locks: This is another one that should always have been there. In short, Mystery Locks bring a new gameplay loop around revealing how to break enemies spells whenever they are first encountered. Instead of displaying the damage types required for each lock, they are hidden, requiring the player to try different attacks to see what will break each lock. Note that this is on a per enemy type, per spell basis, meaning that progression toward revealing Mystery Locks is saved in real-time.The main effect on the experience here is that there will be more enemy spells flying overall, bringing a small uptick in difficulty by relying on the occurrence of more gnarly enemy moves rather than relying solely on the intricate balance between damage done and damage received. This change also adds a Reveal function to some of the character skills and combos, adding more layers of strategy based on whether its time to map a new enemys spells, or to go all out with damage. Combined with Sticky Combo Points and difficulty presets, Mystery Locks gives us the definitive edition of the combat system for Sea of Stars.Couch co-op (or online using Share Play)We knew this one would be challenging given the hundreds of cutscenes, interactive objects, camera work, puzzles, menus, NPC interactions, and countless other things that would simply break in thousands of ways if more than one player had full control over the games world.But the co-op dream was very much alive within the team, so we went for it, manually implementing every single edgecase one at a time until we had a full-on three-player mode. You can even use PS5s Share Play feature to play online co-op with a friend (PlayStation Plus required, heres how to use it).In combat: Combat initiates when any player touches an enemy or projectile. In this mode, it doesnt matter who controls which character in the overworld; players take turns at random picking the next action from the character of their choice.Whenever an action occurs, all players can chime in to perform Team Blocks and Team Hits for even more bonus effects. For example, whenever all three players time a block properly, the damage is always zero.Out in the world: We aimed for maximum freedom outside combat. All three players can run, swim, climb, shop, change equipment, talk to NPCs, trigger cutscenes, initiate combat, etc. Anything that a solo player could do, we wanted to make available for all. Theres even 1v1 Wheels now.Along with a friendly bubble to bring any stray players back into the adventure, a high-five mechanic brings a fun little way to interact with one another while gaining a short speed boost in the process. Oh, we also made the animation sets required for fishing to be available for all characters.Looking aheadWith the Dawn of Equinox update in the rear view, the team is now focused on the upcoming free DLC Throes of the Watchmaker, which is on track to be released in the Spring of 2025.We hope you enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look into whats been going on at Sabotage over the past year. Thank you all once again for the overwhelming support. Whether youll be playing for the first time or going for another run, we hope you will enjoy Sea of Stars in its full expression.Sea of Stars: Dawn of Equinox content update is now available on PS4 and PS5. Safe travels!

Hello, Stellar Blade fans! Thank you for your continued love and support. Stellar Blades journey was fueled by your passion, and our fans motivated us to face every challenge. We are excited to share two special announcements with you today.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageCollaboration with Nier:AutomataThe moment youve been waiting for has finally arrived! A fantastic collaboration where the worlds of Stellar Blade and Nier:Automata meet.Nier:Automata significantly inspired Stellar Blade. The collaboration between Director Kim Hyung Tae and Director Yoko Taro, marked by mutual respect and creativity, led to this successful outcome.In the center of all this is Emil (voiced by Maii Kadowaki), the strange character from Nier:Automata. Emils Shop makes a surprise appearance in the world of Stellar Blade where eleven different collaboration-special items will be available. Items that intertwine the best of both games, leading you to a more enriched world.Click! More fun with Photo ModeView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageYou can now transform each moment in the game into your personal masterpiece. Beautiful landscape, thrilling battles, those emotional moments with the characters Capture these moments to your hearts content. Meticulous camera work and various filters allow you to create unique looks.Go through different poses to discover new looks that you never knew Eve and her comrades had. Share these photographs of special moments to enjoy a new kind of amusement.Patch updates you shouldnt missFour new costumes and one new accessory are added to bring more personality to the characters.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageThe new accessory, Symbol of Legacy changes the appearance and presentation of the Tachy Mode when equipped. Revitalize your gaming experience with updated cosmetics.Also, lip-sync support for six additional languages (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish) will let you enjoy the vivid dialogues even more.Your camp break just got more funyou can now pick a specific song from the turntable to listen to.We also expanded character customization for Eve and added a No Ponytail feature to the list from Ponytail Length.More fun is added to battle. Auto-targeting and ballistics correction features will be applied to the enemy insta-kill skills. This will make the already intense and dynamic battles even more exciting.Paying back for all your supportThis DLC and patch updates were prepared by our dev team with one heart and one mind, and we are absolutely delighted to share this with you. We hope that the Nier:Automata collaboration items and the new Photo Mode will bring more joy to your gameplay. We will continue to do our best to keep up with the anticipation and love our players show us.Stellar Blade updates arrive on PlayStation 5 on November 20, 2024. Prepare for an exciting new adventure.

From on-track Ray Tracing to unprecedented detail with 8K, discover how EA Sports and Codemasters utilize the groundbreaking PS5 Pro technology to make F1 24 look and play better. Si Lumb, Technical Producer at Codemasters, shares insight into what players can expect when playing F1 24 on PS5 Pro plus, more details about Season 4 and an upcoming Free-Play trial.Enhanced for PS5 Pro, F1 24 takes full advantage of the consoles exclusive technologies and improved graphical capabilities depending on the display option players choose in the settings menu.PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) allows us to push a Ray Traced image to 4K without sacrificing image quality in Quality Mode, says Si. The increased power in the PS5 Pros GPU gives us the ability to double the 120Hz resolution in Performance Mode, and with some clever re-ordering of the frame, we have even managed to put the 32 Million pixels of 8K at 60Hz in Resolution Mode.Whilst Ray Tracing is available on PS5 in F1 24 race replays, the power of the PS5 Pro enables this technology during on-track racing when selecting Quality Mode.Ray Tracing allows us to simulate light to enhance realism, making reflections, shadows, and lighting more lifelike. These enhancements result in a more photorealistic experience, especially on the glossy and mirror-like chassis of the cars, the undulating and detailed track terrain, or the varied circuit surroundings. This is even more prominent in wet conditions, where reflections from puddles or shiny surfaces play a significant role in the immersion.In a first for EA Sports, the PS5 Pro F1 24 enhancements enable 8K/60Hz support when using a compatible display in Resolution Mode. All 25 circuits in the game are improved both on and off the track, and with variable weather and time of day options for each, players are bound to discover a new favorite in 8K/60Hz.For the ultimate showcase of 8K visuals, Id recommend Spa Francorchamps at sunset in clear weather. The elevation changes and dense foliage at Spa, combined with the incredible detail and depth offered by 8K, make for a visually stunning experience. The tracks sweeping corners and long straights will show off the high pixel count, while the dynamic lighting and shadows give you a real sense of immersion as the light shifts across the circuit.By leveraging the power of the PS5 Pro to work in harmony with F1 24s EGO Engine, the development team plans to push the limits of graphical performance for future releases.Weve learned a lot from this release, and the groundwork laid in F1 24 will help us take even greater advantage of the PS5 Pros power in the future. Were especially interested in expanding our use of technologies like PSSR across more modes and further optimizing our Ray Tracing and high frame rate features. As we continue to push the limits of the EGO engine, we look forward to delivering even more groundbreaking advancements in upcoming F1 titles.No matter which graphical mode players choose, the PS5 Pro enhancements result in noticeable differences throughout the game when you load up F1 24 for the first time.Whether its increased clarity in the Performance Mode, the sharper details and more immersive visuals of our new 8K Resolution Mode, or the dramatic improvements to lighting and reflectionsthanks to Ray Tracingin Quality Mode, each adds to the realism, immersion, and scale in bringing the sport of F1 to life on your screen.For F1 24s Season 4, players across all PlayStation platforms can race to unlock a number of new customization items, with one such item being fit for a champion. Plus, a new Pro Challenge at Austins Circuit of the Americas featuring Oscar Piastri, and a selection of Race Scenarios, including a pair from Abu Dhabi 2021, each with rewards usable throughout the game. Keep an eye out for the full reveal on November 19.For those yet to pick up F1 24, theres no better time, as from November 21-24, F1 24 will be free to download and play, with the opportunity to test drive the entire game, including its PS5 Pro features alongside a double XP period for Podium Pass. Everything from the revamped Career mode through to the thrilling multiplayer will be available, with all progress made carrying over to the full game.

Greetings, Travelers! Genshin Impact Version 5.2 Tapestry of Spirit and Flame is arriving on November 20, and today were excited to introduce two new Natlan tribes, the Flower-Feather Clan and Masters of the Night-Wind. By recruiting their elite warriors Chasca and Ororon or transforming into their Saurian companions, you may learn to command the power of the skies to move and fight in mid-air.Using the skills of our new and familiar Saurian companions, we can also venture to the ancient, ruined city of Ochkanatlan, that towers into the clouds northwest of the two new tribes, the Flower-Feather Clan and Masters of the Night-Wind. At the same time, a mysterious incident has occurred in the Masters of the Night-Wind, which you can investigate together with Citlali and Ororon as part of the main seasonal event in the upcoming new version.Soar and Explore Like the SauriansThe Saurians weve encountered so far have helped us traverse the challenging landscapes of Natlan with ease. Today, we would like to introduce you to two new species: Qucusaurs and Iktomisaurs, which will allow us to further expand our capabilities of exploration to maneuver in mid-flight and to reveal what remains invisible to the naked eye.Qucusaurs are the proudest of Natlans Saurians and consider themselves the kings of the sky. They once patrolled the entire Natlan region alongside the best riders of the Flower-Feather Clan. Qucusaurs are capable of gliding at full speed over long distances. They can dart through the wind in accelerated gliding mode, but also use Phlogiston to gain altitude or perform horizontal rolls in mid-flight.Unlike Qucusaurs ability to travel long distances, Iktomisaurs can perform vertical leaps and reach great heights. In addition, these wise Saurians also possess a unique sight that allows them to detect things that would normally remain hidden. It is said that the great Iktomisaur Elder has served as a guide for the Masters of the Night Wind for generations, so your Iktomisaur companion and their exceptional sight can also guide you on the trail of secrets buried behind these glowing markings and graffiti. By activating this sight, they can draw energy from Phlogiston-infused objects or craft special items from graffiti patterns. Throughout your adventure, the Iktomisaurs talents in detection and the impressive leaps that characterize them will prove essential for traversing steep terrain, spotting hidden passages and obstacles, and solving the most complex puzzles.The abilities of Iktomisaurs, Qucusaurs, as well as your other Saurian companions will play a vital role in exploring the various layers of Ochkanatlans treacherous cityscape. Corrupted by the Abyss, this ancient city of Natlan is now inaccessible and no longer home to a living soul. However, a little companion named Cocouik will join you on your quest of ridding this place of Abyssal contamination.Meanwhile, a rampaging dragon has occupied this area. In ancient times, the relationship between humans and dragons was completely different. A special token awaits here, which might reveal even more details about our journey together with Little One, our beloved little Tepetlisaur.Unwavering Guardians Against the AbyssElite warriors from the Flower-Feather Clan and the Masters of the Night-Wind also learn from their Saurian companions and develop unique abilities in exploration and combat. With the latest update, we may have a chance to recruit Chasca and Ororon.Known as a great warrior and the peacemaker in the Flower-Feather Clan, Chasca will finally become playable in Version 5.2 as a five-star Anemo bow wielder. Raised by a family of Qucusaurs, Chascas unique upbringing has shaped her sharp combat skills. Her trusty firearm, the Soulsniper, allows her to float in the air and fire bullets of different elements in battle. After finding an aerial advantage, the Soulsniper can load up to six bullets and is capable of hitting multiple enemies. Additionally, it can deliver a devastating strike that subsequently splits into homing bullets. These bullets can undergo Elemental Conversion when you have Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or Electro characters in your party, making Chasca a specialist in amplifying damage through Swirling various elements. Finally, having Chasca in your party allows you to restore Phlogiston by eliminating enemies, which offers a significant advantage in prolonged combat.Ororon from the Masters of the Night-Wind becomes playable as a four-star Electro bow wielder. He seems to have a profound connection to the Night Kingdom, and defends Natlan in his own way. Similar to Iktomisaurs, Ororon has the ability to rise into the air, and he also has a keen sense of perception. While charging an Aimed Shot, Ororon will enter the Spiritspeaker state, allowing him to extract power from Natlans graffiti and runes. In addition, having Ororon in your team increases gliding speed, making exploration faster and more seamless.In combat, Ororon can be a great support especially if he teams up with Electro or Hydro characters. Ororon can gain Nightsoul Points when one of his party members triggers a Nightsoul Burst, or when other party members deal Hydro or Electro damage to enemies after Ororon unleashes his Elemental Skill. When enemies take damage from Electro-Charged reactions or other party members deal Nightsoul-aligned damage, Ororon can consume Nightsoul Points to enter the Nightsouls Blessing state and trigger the Hypersense effect, dealing Electro damage. He can also summon a Supersonic Oculus to taunt nearby enemies and deal Electro damage.For Version 5.2 Event Wishes, the first phase will welcome Chasca and Ororons debuts together with Lyneys rerun, while the second phase arrives with reruns of Zhongli and Neuvillette.The Threat of the Abyss Still LoomsThe war against the Abyss experiences a brief lull thanks to the efforts of the Traveler and the brave warriors of Natlan. The time has come to take a breather and lend a helping hand to the Flower-Feather Clan as it recovers from Abyssal contamination. The story continues with Archon Quest Chapter V: Interlude, All Fires Fuel the Flame, in which Iansan and the Captain will also assist the tribe in recovering from the physical and psychological wounds inflicted by the Abyss.Meanwhile, other powerful threats such as a new boss called Tenebrous Papilla have cast their shadow on Natlan. This unsettling Abyssal monster can distort its body to become an even more powerful foe by absorbing the memories from Natlans corrupted Ley Lines.More Events and OptimizationsIn Version 5.2, Travelers will team up with Citlali and Ororon in the Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls event. Together, youll uncover the truth behind a mysterious accident that has caused turmoil in their tribe. As part of the investigation, youll face combat challenges to fend off enemies disrupting rituals, piece together scenes from the tribes woven scrolls, and gather lost spirits scattered throughout the region. Along the way, Travelers can earn exciting rewards, including Primogems and an exclusive 4-star sword, Calamity of Eshu.Meanwhile, our dev team brings more optimized features in Version 5.2, including the Imaginarium Theater, Serenitea Pot, Artifacts, and other key gadgets. The Imaginarium Theater now offers a smoother experience, featuring a Next Act button for quick combat transitions, a Supporting Cast Record to track friends borrowing your support characters, and an optimized party configuration with detailed character recommendations and enemy information.For the Serenitea Pot, gathering wood is now more convenient the Seed Dispensary can hold more of every type of seed, wood is available for purchase at the Realm Depot with Realm Currency, and the Boon of the Elder Trees cooldown has been reduced to five seconds.In Version 5.2, artifact management becomes even easier with the updated Lock Assistance interface. You can now lock artifacts in batches with a single click using recommended settings or custom plans.Thats all we want to share for today! Fly freely in this exciting chapter of Natlan with plenty of fresh content to explore, and we will see you next time!

PlayStation 5 Pro launches worldwide today, November 7. Revealed on September 10, PlayStation 5 Pro is our most advanced and innovative console hardware to date, with key performance features such as an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution.Play VideoThe console is available directly from PlayStation and participating retailers globally. Whether you have decided to transfer to the new console from a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, or are entirely new to the PlayStation family (welcome!), heres what you need to know to get prepped for and started with your new PS5 Pro.PS5 Pro measurementsOut of the box, the PS5 Pro console is approximately 388mm x 89mm x 216mm (width x height x depth) and weighs in at around 3.1kg.PS5 Pro input/output portsInput/OutputFront of Console1 x USB Type-C port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps)1 x USB Type-C port (High-Speed USB)Back of Console2 x USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps)NetworkingEthernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beA Disc Drive for PS5 can be purchased separately, allowing you to use PS5 and supported PS4 physical discs, and play 4K Blu-ray and DVD discs.Transfer your data from PS4, PS4 Pro or PS5 to PlayStation 5 ProIf you own a PS5, PS4 Pro, or a PS4 console, you can transfer your data to your new console. Before you start the transfer, make sure your original console is updated to the latest system software and youve synced your trophy information. On both your original console and your PS5 Pro, sign in on your PlayStation Network account . You can transfer your user information, games downloaded to your consoles hard drive or SSD, save data, and select console settings if both consoles are connected to the same network. Go to Settings > System > System Software, select Data Transfer > Continue then follow the on-screen instructions.Play VideoEnable PS5 Console Sharing and Offline PlayWhile you can have your account on multiple consoles, you can only designate one console for Console Sharing and Offline Play at a time. When you first sign into your new PS5 or PS5 Pro console, Console Sharing and Offline Play will automatically be enabled.If you sign in to a PS5 console that is not enabled as Console Sharing and Offline Play, you can still access and play purchased games from your account as well access some of your PlayStation Plus benefits as long as you are signed in with your account. It wont be accessible through other accounts that may be using the same console.Sync your DualSense controller, DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite Headset, Pulse Explore, and PlayStation Portal with your PS5 ProWhether youre using the new DualSense controller included with your PS5 Pro, or one you already own, youll need to pair these to your new console. Use the supplied USB-C cable to plug these into the console, and power the controller on.For the PlayStation Portal, from the home screen of your PS5 console, select Settings > System > Remote Play, and then turn on Enable Remote Play. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account on your PlayStation Portal, and follow the on-screen instructions to sync it to your new console.For your PlayStation Pulse Elite Headset, plug the supplied USB adapter into one of the rear USB Type-A ports on your console and press the PlayStation Link button on your headset.For the PlayStation Pulse Explore, make sure both of your earbuds are docked in the charging case, insert the USB adapter into one of the USB Type-A ports on your console, remove both earbuds from the case to connect them to your console.Transfer your M.2 SSD from PS5 to PS5 ProIf your original PS5 has a M.2 SSD installed, you can insert it into your PS5 Pro, following this guide.Set up a PS5 Pro with a PS5 Disc DriveIf youve purchased a separate PS5 Disc Drive to install onto your PS5 Pro, you can follow this handy guide.Pair your PS5 Pro with the PlayStation AppYou can download games while away from home, manage console storage if you dont have enough space and start a game on the app so its ready to pick up the controller and play.Play Astros PlayroomAs with all PlayStation 5 consoles, PS5 Pro comes bundled with Astros Playroom pre-installed on its console storage, which is a fantastic introduction to Team Asobis wonderful platform franchise, and also to the DualSense wireless controllers immersive features.Check out some PS5 Pro Enhanced GamesTransferring from a PS5, or new to PlayStation, theres a selection of titles with updates that will take advantage of PS5 Pro, which launch alongside the console. Heres just some of them:Play Video

The launch of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is fast approaching on November 14. We had the opportunity to sit down for an interview with the games producer, Masaaki Hayasaka, to chat about this stunning remake that brings back the iconic masterpiece in HD-2D.Masaaki HayasakaProducer, Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeHow HD-2D graphics draw out the full potential of this retro classicPlayStation Blog: HD-2D has become much more popular since games like Octopath Traveler. What are some of the unique characteristics of this visual style?In a nutshell, HD-2D is a visual style that combines pixelated characters with 3D backgrounds. Personally, I think this style works better in retro titles. When the original game first came out, players roamed the world while picturing how beautiful the landscapes must be. HD-2D actually brings that world to life.Even though the game adopts HD-2D, it is still immediately recognizable as Dragon Quest III. What do you think are the most important aspects needed to achieve the iconic Dragon Quest-style?The most obvious is the color palette. Dragon Quest games are characterized by rich, vivid colors, so we aimed to fully embrace that in the remake as well. If you compare the original game and the HD-2D remake side-by-side, the graphics will look completely different. Even so, the color palettes are similar so it shouldnt feel far off from what OG players remember.Play VideoBuilt in tandem with Yuji HoriiWhat sort of discussions did you have with Yuji Horii (creator of the Dragon Quest franchise), during development?We connected regularly from the early phases of planning till the very end of development. We exchanged a lot of details. We discussed everything from new features like the Monster Arena and additional narrative episodes, to the game balance of battles, and even the size of the character pixels.Did you make any changes based on Yuji Horiis recommendations?He made a comment around the blurring of the game background, and I find that particularly memorable. Background blur in games is usually referred to as depth of field, which is a technique also used in photography. In HD-2D, depth of field is extremely important. We had previous experience working on HD-2D games, so we thought wed already mastered the sense of implementing background blur. However, when we showed it to Horii-san, he said that the blur was far too intense, and it made him feel like there was something wrong with his eyes. He then asked us to dial back the intensity. We were quite shocked, in a good way, by his suggestion from a players point of view. However, as a result, this change made Dragon Quest III stand out from other HD-2D titles, so his recommendation was on point.So, different games leverage HD-2D in various ways?Absolutely. The only common thread between all HD-2D titles is that they place pixelated characters in a 3D world. Otherwise, every title is completely unique. For example, Octopath Traveler incorporates pixels in the background as well, but Dragon Quest III does not. The characters body proportions and pixel size also vary depending on the title. Dragon Quest III is the first-ever HD-2D title to integrate a world map where players can actually wander around.Is the distance between towns the same as the original?The layout of the buildings is exactly the same, but the scale of the map and distances have been changed. The most difficult part of the development process was scaling the map. If we had made the map as dense as the original, the game would have felt too compact in both volume and appearance. On the other hand, if we made the map too large, it would lose its perfect pacing and slow down the game. We spent a lot of time adjusting to find the ideal balance in terms of both look and feel. If you watch the teaser trailer that was released at the time of the announcement, you will notice that the scale is completely different from the finished version.The passion behind the new character customization featureIn the remake, players can customize the appearance, like hair color, of party members. Why did you decide to add this new feature?In the original, when you changed a characters vocation from Martial Artist to a Mage, the young man suddenly turned into an old man and there was no way to alter it. I personally felt that was a bit strange. Character creators or customization is very common in modern games, so I thought players would find it a bit confusing if we kept it like the original. Character customization was intended to make the game feel more modern.To tell you the truth, out of all the new features we added in the remake, Im most passionate about the character customization. I proposed it to the development team, and even when they refused, saying it was unnecessary, I kept pushing that it was absolutely crucial [laughs]. I spent about three months working on it, so it would mean a lot to me if players spent some time creating their own distinct characters.Even though you can change their appearance, the main colors for each vocation are the same as the original. How did you decide what to change and what to leave untouched?I believed it was important to respect the vocation colors that Akira Toriyama originally designed. We didnt change any of the main colors, so its easier for players to distinguish between each vocation at a glance. However, we wanted to give players the freedom to play around with hats and hairstyles as a fun new feature.

Its time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. October saw fists and bullets flying with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Undisputed, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 entering the top five of PS5 list in the US. Arizona Sunshine Remake claimed the top spot on Octobers PS VR2 list in the US and EU.Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?PS5 GamesUS/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Call of Duty: Black Ops 6DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERODRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROUndisputedEA SPORTS FC 25SILENT HILL 2SILENT HILL 2EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Grand Theft Auto VNBA 2K25PhasmophobiaEA SPORTS FC 25UndisputedGrand Theft Auto VHogwarts LegacyDragon Age: The VeilguardPalworldPalworldIt Takes TwoMetaphor: ReFantazioDragon Age: The VeilguardPhasmophobiaHorizon Zero Dawn RemasteredSONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONSBlack Myth: WukongEA SPORTS College Football 25Metaphor: ReFantazioNHL 25ASTRO BOTWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2NEW WORLD: AETERNUMBlack Myth: WukongResident Evil 4ASTRO BOTNBA 2K25Hogwarts LegacyWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2NEW WORLD: AETERNUMCyberpunk 2077*Naming of products may differ between regions*Upgrades not includedPS4 GamesUS/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS FC 25MinecraftCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Red Dead Redemption 2The ForestBatman: Arkham KnightMinecraftThe ForestRed Dead Redemption 2Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto VTom Clancys Ghost Recon: WildlandsA Way OuttheHunter: Call of the WildBatman: Arkham KnightEA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Hogwarts LegacyCall of Duty: Black Ops IIITom Clancys Ghost Recon: WildlandsGang BeastsKingdom Come: DeliveranceDying LightNeed for Speed PaybackPacifyDying LightMafia: TrilogyMafia: TrilogyA Way OutUnravel TwoEA SPORTS FC 25Need for Speed HeatAlien: IsolationGang BeastsInjustice 2Middle-earth: Shadow of WarNeed for Speed HeatPacifyDayZDayZ *Naming of products may differ between regionsPS VR2 Games*US/CanadaEUArizona Sunshine RemakeArizona Sunshine RemakeBeat SaberThe Dark Pictures: Switchback VRThe Dark Pictures: Switchback VRMetro AwakeningAmong Us VRBeat SaberGrand Rush VR Highway Car Traffic Racing SimulatorGrand Rush VR Highway Car Traffic Racing SimulatorMetro AwakeningArizona Sunshine 2Into the RadiusAmong Us VRArizona Sunshine 2PavlovPavlovInto the RadiusLegendary TalesCrossfire: Sierra Squad*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not includedPS VR GamesUS/CanadaEUASTRO BOT Rescue MissionBatman: Arkham VRThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRThe Exorcist: Legion VRThe Walking Dead OnslaughtSniper Elite VRBatman: Arkham VRThe Walking Dead OnslaughtParanormal Activity: The Lost SoulASTRO BOT Rescue MissionThe Exorcist: Legion VRTitanic VRJob SimulatorJob SimulatorBeat SaberBeat SaberSUPERHOT VRParanormal Activity: The Lost SoulMarvels Iron Man VRGhost GiantFree to Play (PS5 + PS4)US/CanadaEUTHRONE AND LIBERTYTHRONE AND LIBERTYFortniteFortniteRobloxRobloxCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueRocket LeagueAsphalt Legends UniteAsphalt Legends UniteVALORANTeFootballApex LegendsVALORANTFall GuysFall GuyseFootballStumble Guys

Last week, we asked you grab your bows and set off on Aloys original journey in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, sharing epic moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this weeks highlights:sorathluna shares Aloy sitting in a field of blue flowers.sirevanztheduke shares Aloy and Varl gazing out at the land before them.ForgottenJasmin shares Aloy gazing up at the illuminated night sky from a desert valley.Beat_Minerz shares Aloy scrambling up ruins and roots to reach a Tallneck.MdeavorVP shares Aloy about to bash a Watcher with her spear.dlazdagaming shares a view of the land with a Tallneck roaming.Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this weeks theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?THEME: Dragon Age: The VeilguardSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 13, 2024Next week, we head to Thedas to explore the realms of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Share moments in action or traversing the Fade with #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Hello,This year has already been a very busy one for No Mans Sky, with 6 updates already this year, including the huge Worlds Update. Our last update, The Cursed, dropped just a couple of weeks ago, and players have been loving the spooky Halloween vibe.In game development some features take weeks or months, and others take years. Today we are releasing some features that have been years in the making.PlayStation 5 ProPlayStation 5 Pro releases today and is an incredible feat of engineering. We were so excited to get our hands on it from early days of development. We couldnt wait to see what was possible in No Mans Sky with so much power at our disposal!Were excited to be able to share an enhanced version of No Mans Sky for PlayStation 5 Pro with players at launch. Bringing even more detail and higher image quality than ever possible on console before.PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) allows for incredible upscaling to provide crisp 4K resolution at 60fps. No Mans Sky will also be an early supporter of 8k resolution, with the universe looking incredible in 8K at 30fps.As well as a much sharper resolution at higher framerates, the increased power of the PlayStation 5 Pro has enabled us to ramp up the graphical quality across the board. Players on PlayStation 5 Pro will see improved lighting, with ultra quality reflections and higher quality ambient occlusion in all modes. Explore the most beautiful and detailed alien worlds No Mans Sky has to offer, for the first time on console.Not only this, but all of these improvements also come to PS VR2! With our most stunning virtual reality imagery offering an even more immersive experience for Travellers amongst the stars.Cross-saveStarting from today we are rolling out cross-save support on all platforms. This has been a huge undertaking, and is one of most requested features.No Mans Sky now supports cross-play and cross-save between a huge number of platforms including last and current generation consoles (including PlayStation 5 Pro see below), and PS VR & PS VR 2.Adding the ability to transfer saves between platforms via a server is especially difficult for No Mans Sky, as the work involved increases with each platform supported and how long folks have already been playing for. Both those numbers are large for our tiny team.Its very common for players to rack up thousands of hours of saves exploring across space, building elaborate bases and cataloging their discoveries, with incredibly detailed saves. Adding cross-save for us is a little bit like moving house, the longer people have lived there the more complicated it is to move them! We also have players who played once at launch, eight years ago, suddenly loading up that save on a platform that didnt even exist back then!The Normandy returnsEveryone here at Hello Games is a huge sci-fi nerd. One of our absolute favorite series is the incredible Mass Effect games. To join in Mass Effects annual N7 celebrations, we are pleased to welcome the legendary SSV Normandy SR1 back into No Mans Sky!It was back in 2021 that the Normandy made its first appearance in one of the first expeditions we ever ran. The limited-time expedition culminated in players being able to claim the Normandy for their fleet.In the intervening years since that event, we have welcomed a huge number of Travellers. Many of these new players have envied those who proudly displayed their Normandy in their frigate collection.Mass Effect fans know that this legendary freighter only appears when it is most needed! Today, and for the next two weeks, as a love-letter from one science fiction game to another, we are giving everyone another chance to encounter the Normandy in an overhauled version of the original mission and add it to their collection.Huge thanks to our friends at Electronic Arts and Bioware for helping make this happen.It has been a momentous year for No Mans Sky in a number of ways. Were so grateful to be able to continue this journey with you.

Power shifts as a faction within Avalon seeks to topple the Luttazzi Crime Family in the massive Season 01 update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Deploy across new territory in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Resurgence, wield new weapons and Loadout items, test your competitive skills in Ranked Play, and much more.Season 01 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone launches November 14 on PS5 and PS4.Multiplayer overviewNew Core 6v6 MapsHideout (Launch): Master Omnimovement in this training site including target practice, an obstacle course, and vault.Extraction (Launch): Battle across the landing pads and buildings of DAvalon Hliport. Occupy the air traffic control tower for premium views.Hacienda (Mid-Season): Return to the infamous vineyard estate first seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Fight in the two-story mansion or around the prestine grounds.Nuketown Holiday (Mid-Season): Get festive as we celebrate CODMAS later in the season, including a Holiday-themed Nuketown!New 2v2/6v6 Strike MapsHeirloom (Launch): Enter a fine art museum that has been vandalized with paint. Navigate the sculptural centerpiece read up on some Avalon art history.Racket (Mid-Season): Theres been a break-in in this labyrinthine bank vault. Fight around the bulldozer and ambush enemies at every chance.Play VideoNew Multiplayer modesRansack (Launch): Loot gold bars from crates scattered around the map and bring them back to your teams stash. Raid the enemy teams stash and protect your own.Prop Hunt (Launch): The fan-favorite party mode returns! Blend into the landscape as a prop or be the Hunter, tracking down anything that looks out of place.Plus, expect more Limited Time Modes as we get into the holiday season with Season 01 Reloaded!Multiplayer Ranked PlayThe definitive Ranked Play experience arrives in Season 01, starting later in November. Compete and climb through the Skill Ranks using the same competitive settings, maps, modes, and weapon restrictions as the Call of Duty: League. Earn new Ranked Play rewards and prove your standing as top Operator!Zombies OverviewMajor new Zombies arrives, heres a preview of whats coming:Directed Mode for Terminus, Liberty Falls (Launch)Witness the horrific human experiments being conducted on Terminus Island and assemble the LTG for the mysterious Dr. Panos in Liberty Falls. Directed Mode offers more guidance in completing objectives with a maximum round cap of 15.New Map: Citadelle des Morts (Mid-Season)Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Grey travel to an abandoned castle in Europe, a citadel of the dead introducing a medieval village full of ghoulish horrors and tantalizing secrets.Call of Duty: Warzone OverviewNew Resurgence Map: Area 99 (Launch)Deploy to a brand-new Resurgence map inspired by the fast-paced action of Nuketown. Enter a blistering desert environment surrounding the central bullseye Reactor along with other points of interest like the Mannequin Assembly plant, an underground Bunker, and a sprawling Factory and Loading Bay where pre-fab Nuketown dwellings were once constructed.Play VideoReturning Maps and ModesReturn to Urzikstan and Rebirth Island arriving one week after Season 01 launch. Play Battle Royale and Plunder on Urzikstan, and Resurgence on Rebirth Island and the new Area 99.Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play (Mid-Season)Ranked Play arrives during the Season 01 launch window! Outsmart, out-maneuver, and outlast the competition while earning exclusive Ranked Play rewards along the way.Full Black Ops 6 IntegrationSeason 01 brings the Pick-3 Perk system, weapons, Wildcards, Omnimovement, global weapon builds, and much more as Black Ops 6 fully integrates with Call of Duty: Warzone. Plus, keep an eye out for the rare Specialist Perk Package, granting all Perks plus Irradiated and Shrouded on pickup!Season 01 launches November 14Black Ops 6 is available now. Experience the spy action thriller Campaign, the in-depth tactical chaos of Multiplayer, and soak in the gory glory of round-based Zombies experience! Click here to Purchase Black Ops 6.

Weve come so far, and theres still so much ahead of us. Apex Legends From the Rift rewinds the clock with the new nostalgic LTM Launch Royale, takes you to the original Worlds Edge, revives Lifeline to new limits, and rekindles that first drop feeling from season one. It all starts November 5, 2024, including support for PlayStation 5 Pro when the console launches November 7.Lets launch royalePlay VideoIts 2019, Apex Legends has just launched, Kings Canyon is the wild frontier, and battle royales were never the same. This new LTM drops you right into that original experience, complete with original everything: weapons, Legends, abilities, ruleset, and map. Conquer Launch Royale Challenges to unlock Legends and earn rewards like Apex Packs and more.Evo Armor and Ability Upgrades? Nope, not here. Just a blast from the past for those who were here on day zero and a brand-new experience for those who missed out. Theres never been a better time to jump in and see where Legends were born.Lifeline revivedWere in this together. Memba that.Lifelines habit of getting caught up in chaotic events may have caught up with her, but shes always got your back. Its the Ajay Che you know and love, now fully revived, recharged, and ready to drop directly into the action with her aggressive new kit:Combat Glide: Hold Jump mid-air to use to D.O.C. to briefly glide, and deploy D.O.C. to revive teammates, leaving Lifeline free to defend.D.O.C. Heal Drone: D.O.C. heals nearby allies. D.O.C. can be assigned to follow allies once deployed.D.O.C. Halo: throw D.O.C. to activate Halo Shield System. All players inside use Health & Shield consumables faster.Good support never surrenders to the sidelines. And this Lifeline? Shes not just saving livesshes fighting her way to the Champions Podium.Rift RelicsForming from the unstable Rift in the sky, Rift Relics disrupt our reality to bring enviable items from seemingly nowhere. Pick up the EPG-1 Launcher with splash damage and rocket-jumping capabilities, and unleash exotic Hop-Ups like Lifesteal, which heals with every hit. If survival is more your gameplan, then lookout for the new survival item: Boost Kits.Rift Relics will spontaneously appear across many rounds in each match. But be quick. Theyre easy to spot for allies and enemies alike. Whoever gets there first will reap the rewards by destroying the Rift Relic and have their presence announced to the surrounding area. Then its all fun and games until the Ring startsobjects from the rift may be more stable than they appear.Support Class PerksOur next class gets a set of perks. Legends in the Support class will now have their own duo of perks to select from to amplify their areas of expertise: Heal Expert and Revive Expert. There are no bad choices herejust go with your gut and heal it later.Heal ExpertMove at full walk speed while healingHealing amount from small meds is doubledRevive Expert25% faster revives and grant health regen on a successful reviveBanner Crafting and ally Death Boxes now spawn a Mobile Respawn Beacon (which Support Legends will be able to spot inside)Support Legends will maintain access to their extended supply bins, but some updates will be made to their upgrades, and banner crafting will now be accessible to all Legends.New universal melee: Raptors ClawUp the ante with the new Raptors Claw. This universal melee cosmetic can be used by any and all Legends to add some flare while youre taking down the enemy. Grab the latest addition to your collection in the Void Mercenary Store until January 7, 2025. After acquiring this karambit-style weapon, you can then unlock the Crystal Chamber Death Box, as well as 5 other deadly variants and their matching Death Boxes.Play Apex Legends for free* now on PS5 and PS4, now with support for PlayStation 5 Pro when the console launches November 7.*Applicable platform account and platform subscription (sold separately) may be required. A persistent internet connection and EA account required. Age restrictions apply. Includes in-game purchases.

On November 7 PlayStation 5 Pro unleashes a new era of impressive visuals. The console enables graphical enhancements like advanced ray tracing, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, and silky smooth framerates of 60hz or 120hz through an upgraded GPU (depending on your TV).Of course, crackling new power means little without immersive games to get lost in. This list is a sample of more than 50 games boasting PS5 Pro enhancements at launch, with many more to follow.Alan Wake 2AlbatrozApex LegendsAssassins Creed MirageBaldurs Gate 3Call of Duty: Black Ops 6EA Sports College Football 25Dead Island 2Demons SoulsDiablo IVDragon Age: The VeilguardDragons Dogma 2Dying Light 2 Reloaded EditionEA Sports FC 25EnlistedF1 24Final Fantasy VII RebirthFortniteGod of War RagnarkHogwarts LegacyHorizon Forbidden WestHorizon Zero Dawn RemasteredKayak VR: MirageLies of PLords of the Fallen (2023)Madden NFL 25Marvels Spider-Man RemasteredMarvels Spider-Man: Miles MoralesMarvels Spider-Man 2Naraka: BladepointNBA 2K25No Mans SkyPalworldPaladins PassagePlanet Coaster 2Professional Spirits Baseball 2024-2025Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartResident Evil 4Resident Evil VillageRise of the RoninRogue FlightStar Wars: Jedi SurvivorStar Wars: OutlawsStellar BladeTest Drive Unlimited: Solar CrownThe Callisto ProtocolThe Crew MotorfestThe FinalsThe First DescendantThe Last of Us Part IThe Last of Us Part II RemasteredUntil DawnWar ThunderWarframeWorld of Warships: LegendsTo learn more about PS5 Pro, head to playstation.com. What will be the first game you play on PS5 Pro?*Update: PS5 Pro enhancement for Arma Reforger will be scheduled after November 7.

October had many spooky and epic adventures. What did you enjoy most about last months title lineup?How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog.What is the voting criteria? Thats up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games dont qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that months most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll.

Having a blast with Astro Bot? Im sure many of you are still working hard to rescue every last bot from the deepest reaches of space. Im also sure that many of you have spotted a few PlayStation VIP bots that definitely look familiar but maybe there are a few that you know youve seen before but either cant quite remember where or are unaware of the historical context behind them. And maybe there are a couple that you dont recall at all.Astro Bot is packed with loving tributes to the global history and legacy of PlayStation spanning thirty years, so there were bound to be some deep cuts so dont feel too awkward if theres a VIP you dont recognize. Whats great is that, with a huge library of classic games available on PlayStation Store or PlayStation Plus Premium, its fun and easy to take an interactive history lesson to learn more about that oddball bot that caught your eye. Lets take a look at some of the references of Astro Botand how you can play the games in the classic callbacks.Ape EscapeJust when you thought youd rounded up all those darn dirty apes forever, theyre up to their old tricks again in Astro Bot! Ape Escape was an action/adventure game released in 1999 that made use of the recently introduced DualShock controller on the original PlayStation console. You were tasked with rounding up a gaggle of intelligent (?) apes causing mischief throughout time, and the DualShock was crucial to this, allowing you careful movement to approach and capture the naughty monkeys. Apes On The Loose the Ape Escape-themed level at the end of the Gorilla Nebula apes (pun intended) this gameplay quite nicely, requiring you to strategize how to capture all the stages raucous primate-bots effectively.Play the original Ape Escape at PlayStation Store and as part of PlayStation Plus Premium.Loco RocoReleased on the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in 2006, the strikingly colorful LocoRoco stood as one of the systems marquee titles. The LocoRoco are a blob-like species that live in bright, singing harmony with the planet. When a malevolent force threatens this natural wonder, the LocoRoco fight it off the only way they know howby rolling along with a smile and a song. When you reach the Going Loco level in Astro Bot at the end of the Camo Cosmos , youll be treated to a stage built to resemble Loco Rocos signature rolling gameplay as you tilt and bounce your way through hazardsyou can even press R2 to split into many tiny Astros and fit through small areas, just like in the original.If you missed this series, fear not the original, Loco Roco 2, and LocoRoco Midnight Carnival are available at PlayStation Store and as part of PlayStation Plus Premium.PataponHidden away in one of the Lost Galaxy levels are some unique-looking VIP bots modeled on the Patapon, from the 2007 PSP game of the same name. Patapon (and its sequels on PSP) delivered a unique mix of rhythm and real-time strategy. The Patapons, a civilization of intelligent cyclopian creatures, have been long banished from their ancestral home. With the aid of their patron deitys powerful warm drum, they march to reclaim their land from their enemies. By entering a series of button commands to the pounding drum rhythm, you command the Patapon tribe to attack, fall back, rush ahead, and more.Both Patapon and Patapon 2 are available at PlayStation Store and as part of PlayStation Plus Premium.Everybodys Golf/Hot Shots Golf Pro GolferGolf is a game that can seem very intimidating, even in video game form. Developer Camelot took a different approach, eschewing the complexity and over-realism of other golf games for a pick-up-and-play experience that was easy to learn, played smoothly, and proved plenty fun in multiplayer. Everybodys Golf (originally carrying the moniker of Hot Shots Golf in North America) proved to be a massive global hit, and developer Clap Hanz would take the reigns from from the sequel onwards.The latest installment is available at PlayStation Store and on PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and its as enjoyable a golf experience as it ever wasbut if you want that retro touch, you can always check out Hot Shots Golf and Hot Shots Golf 2 as well, both available on PlayStation Store and as part of PlayStation Plus Premium.Mister Mosquito Robotic SuckerEliminating pests is often a part of playing video games, but in the unique PlayStation 2 title Mister Mosquito from developer Zoom, you get to play the role of pest yourself! As the titular Mister Mosquito, you need to plan ahead to survive through the winter, and youve found a nice family home with plenty of fresh blood for the sucking. Unfortunately, the residents arent very happy about your freeloading. Youll try to evade their notice and keep them calmbut be ready for grueling mosquito-versus human combat if youre spotted! The PS2 is often remembered as a golden age for quirky, unique titles, and Mister Mosquito is definitely a fine example.Mister Mosquito is available at PlayStation Store and as part of PlayStation Plus Premium.Intelligent QubeI.Q.: Intelligent Qube stands as one of the original PlayStations most memorable puzzle games. A mysterious power wishes to test you, and so you stand on a mysterious grid as huge, intimidating cubes roll forward to push you into the abyss. You must predict how the cubes will approach and mark spots on the floor to eliminate them. This novel concept came from outside of the typical game development pipeline, as it is the brainchild of Professor Masahiko Sato of the Tokyo University of the Arts. The amazing, epic-sounding music also deserves notejust dont let it distract you from cube-busting.Both I.Q. and sequel, Kurushi Final: Mental Blocks, are available at PlayStation Store and PlayStation Plus Premium.Jumping Flash Leaping LapinJumping Flash, released in 1995, was many a lifelong PlayStation gamers first experience with the console (myself included). This unique first-person platformer tasks you with controlling Robbit, a super-powered machine built for jumping to absurd heights. Hes out to stop the devious Baron Aloha, a mad scientist whose scheme involves cutting up a planet for space resort development. Developers Exact and Ultra used the original PlayStations polygon-pushing power to create amazing environments, and the use of clever camera angles to make it easy to see where the high-jumping Robbit was landing made the game fun and approachable for those not used to navigating 3D space.Jumping Flash is available at PlayStation Store and PlayStation Plus Premium.Vib-Ribbon Ribbon RiderWhos this jaunty monochrome fellow modeled after? This bot takes after the odd little vector-line rabbit Vibri from the original PlayStation classic Vib Ribbon, released in Japan and Europe. Developed by esteemed rhythm game producer Masaya Matsuura and his team at NanaOn-Sha, Vib Ribbon was a novel action game that could take any music CD you inserted into a PlayStation and turn it into a challenging auto-scrolling action game with loop-de-loops, spikes, and other hazards. Since the game relies heavily on physical CDs, its not available digitally, but you can check out other great NanaOn-Sha classics like Parappa the Rapper. (Hes rockin out in Astro Bot, too.)Wild Arms Dream ChaserWild Arms was one of the earliest RPGs to make a splash on the PlayStation. It debuted in 1996 from developer Media.Vision and spawned a series with multiple sequels. Its remembered for its unique Western-fantasy hybrid settings, strategic turn-based combat, and phenomenal soundtrack. The Dream Chaser bot represents the games hero, Rudy, who has the ability to control ancient weaponry known as ARMs. Together with his companions, the mercenary Jack and the princess Cecilia, Rudy goes on a quest through the world of Filgaia to stop the revival of an ancient mechanical monstrosity. If youve got a pang of nostalgia for classic PlayStation RPGs, keep your eyes peeled for call-outs to other titles like Suikoden and Alundra, too.Wild Arms is available at PlayStation Store and PlayStation Plus Premium.Devil Dice Little DevilOne of the deepest cuts in Astro Bot has an interesting story behind it. Devil Dice, known in Japan as XI (pronounced sai), was a game concept that came from a contest held in Japan from 1995 to 1999 called Game Yarouze. Thus, independent developer Shift was given development and publishing assistance. Their game, Devil Dice, is a challenging 3D puzzle game where a little character in a funny devil suit matches sets of dice to clear them from the field. Between this and Intelligent Qube, puzzle cubes were something of a trend on the original PlayStationfor good reason, because both games are well worth checking out for puzzle game fans. Youll see the clear nod to Devil Dice when rescuing the related VIP Bot in an isometric room filled with dice hidden away in Serpent Starways Slo-Mo Casino Stage.

The new immersive romantic adventure game for consoles, Venus Vacation PRISM DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme, is set to be released on March 6, 2025. Pre-orders for both the physical version and the digital version have begun today. More information about the Digital Deluxe Edition is available on the official website.The recently released First Trailer showcases the six beautiful girls featured in the game, their intimate interactions, and heartwarming date scenes all packed with charm into this unforgettable adventure.Additionally, we have announced a collaboration with the popular illustrator Yom. In the Digital Deluxe Edition, players can enjoy costumes designed by Yom, and special episodes. To celebrate the release of this title, we have also unveiled original illustrations of Misaki and Nanami.Play VideoExperience true romance and a thrilling sense of closeness!As the boss on the Venus Islands, where summer is everlasting, you will interact with the girls you encounter there. Your story with the girls will unfold based on the choices you make, resulting in a variety of outcomes. The heart-fluttering sensation caused by casual gestures, the thrill felt as you draw closer to your love interest, the worry about which girl to choose Are you ready to experience true romance on the islands of everlasting summer?The following are the 6 girls featured in this title.Misaki, the shy part-time staff, always by your side.Honoka, the comforting laid-back schoolgirl with a secret.Tamaki, the tempting mature and sexy beauty.Fiona, the love-struck naive princess.Nanami, the natural cool beauty that effortlessly draws attention.Elise, the strict yet cool and beautiful supervisor.A wonderful romance awaits you at the Venus Islands.Having multiple interactions with each of the girls will sometimes get you invited on dates. Gorgeous, vivid visuals and fully-voiced animations will make each date an enjoyable experience, as if the two of you are in your own world. The smiling face of a carefree girl, her profile as she watches the ocean waves in the evening, her eyes as she looks shyly up at youeach of these random moments can be photographed by you during your dates! Remember to keep your absolute favorite photograph as a memento of your date.More information will become available on the official website and on our social media channels. Please follow us for upcoming announcements!PlatformPlayStation5/PlayStation4GenreImmersive Romantic AdventureRelease DateMarch 6th, 2025KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD./KOEI TECMO TAIWAN CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

Last week, we asked you to highlight ghosts and ghouls haunting your favorite games using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this weeks spooky highlights:crisg_art shares the Turtle Treasures Spirit from Black Myth: Wukong.call_me_xavii shares a ghastly face from Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.lunar9p shares a ghost with long hair and a hat dressed in white from Ghostwire: Tokyo.DexM_ds shares an undead skeletal archer from Demons Souls.secondcapture shares a red-hooded skeletal figure from Mortal Shell.AkiraAoyama_VP shares a floating Hiss from Control.Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this weeks theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?THEME: Horizon Zero Dawn RemasteredSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 6, 2024Next week, were Focusing in on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Share epic moments from Aloys original adventure using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download hereHey folks! This week the gang returns for a quick episode to discuss the news and upcoming releases. Plus, we get into hands-on impressions of the eerily immersive PS VR2 game Alien: Rogue Incursion coming in December.Stuff We Talked AboutNext weeks release highlights:Metro Awakening | PS VR2Alien: Rogue Incursion PS VR 2 hands-on detailsMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ritas Rewind detailsHorizon Zero Dawn Remaster pre-launch detailsPS Plus Monthly Games NovemberHot Wheels Unleashed 2 TurbochargedGhostwire: TokyoDeath Note Killer WithinTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDarkest DungeonThe CastView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageSid Shuman Senior Director of Content Communications, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageTim Turi Content Communications Manager, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageBrett Elston Content Communications Manager, SIEThanks to Dormiln for our rad theme song and show music.[Editors 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.]

Were excited to launch Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered on PS5 and PC* tomorrow. We cant wait for you to discover the visual enhancements and new features that take full advantage of the PS5 and compatible PCs. We also look forward to seeing all of your Photo Mode creations, whether you are revisiting your favorite locations and characters, or discovering the world of Horizon for the first time.A lot of love and effort went into the making of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. In a previous blog, developers talked extensively about various enhancements that Nixxes and Guerrilla collaborated on. Today Id like to introduce you to Linda Burgers, Principal Producer at Nixxes, to share more about how this project came to be:Before we began working on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, we set out to assess what was possible. At the time, Horizon Forbidden West had been announced, but was still in development. Guerrilla gave us the privilege of getting an early look at the sequel. The stunning visuals and overall quality we saw in Horizon Forbidden West proved to be a huge opportunity for an enhanced version of Horizon Zero Dawn.From terrain, foliage, density, the set dressing in settlements, clouds, lighting and facial animation, to the overall cinematic quality, we saw a huge delta when we made comparisons.In addition, we went back to the original concept art of Horizon Zero Dawn, to get a sense of the original intent. Especially the density of foliage stood out. Based on what we saw in the concept art, Nixxes Art Director Oscar Stegehuis started making paint-overs of Horizon Zero Dawn screenshots, to outline and emphasize the opportunities and the vision that was forming for the remaster.The shared vision of Nixxes and Guerrilla was not to just upgrade the existing world of Horizon Zero Dawn, but to overhaul the visuals to match those of Horizon Forbidden West, without losing the original intent and identity of the first game. To achieve this, we were in constant contact with the art direction, animation, and lighting teams at Guerrilla. Since the studios offices in Amsterdam and Utrecht are close to each other, we had people from Guerrilla visit on a regular basis to give direction in person and help solve complex problems with various aspects of the production.With the incredible efforts, talent, and dedication of the teams at Nixxes and Guerrilla, and the additional support from our co-developers at Weaseltron and Stellar Entertainment, I believe we have succeeded in making this a reality.The talented software developers from Weaseltron have been instrumental to the projects infrastructure, technical art wizardry, rendering pipelines, remaster tools and the bulk of the work on the PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.A group of skilled artists from Stellar Entertainment worked with us on remastering the ambience, lighting, clouds, and landscape assets. Their engineers also brought over many of the accessibility features from Horizon Forbidden West into the remaster.I could not be more proud of the entire team! The talent and dedication that everyone put into this project made our shared vision a reality. Linda Burgers, Principal Producer, NixxesLaunch detailsHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches on PlayStation 5 on October 31 at midnight local time. For release timing on PC, check out the PC Launch Map below.Existing owners of Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition can upgrade to the digital version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for $9.99. Check out the announcement PS Blog post for all the upgrade details.New fans can purchase the game for $49.99 on PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Games Store. For PlayStation 5, a physical version is also available.* Account for PlayStation Network required on PC.

Take big risks on the smallest tracks for pole position glory, join forces with a spectral entity to survive supernatural forces on the streets of Tokyo and team up with friends to identify the opposition with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for November. Racer Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged, horror adventure Ghostwire: Tokyo and online social deduction game Death Note Killer Within launch November 5, with Death Note Killer Within launchingday and date into PlayStation Plus you can read more about it in this dedicated PS Blog post.Lets take a closer look at each game in turn.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageHot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged | PS4, PS5Race over 130 vehicles, including Hot Wheels Originals, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, motorbikes and ATVs, each with their unique racing style, across multiple game modes and amazing environments. Upgrade vehicles with a dedicated skill tree that will directly affect their performance. Discover 5 brand new locations, master their secrets, and youll feel right at home both there and on the podium. Alternatively create the track of your dreams with the powerful Track Editor, or use the best creations from the community.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageGhostwire: Tokyo | PS5Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces as a dangerous occultist causes the citys population to vanish in an instant. Join forces with a powerful spectral entity on their quest for vengeance and master a powerful arsenal of abilities to unravel the dark truth behind the disappearance as you face the unknown in Ghostwire: Tokyo.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageDeath Note Killer Within | PS4, PS5Death Note Killer Within is an online social deduction game for up to 10 players. Players will be split into two teams with different objectives. To win the game, players will need to figure out each others identities and either eliminate L who threatens Kiras power or seize the Death Note. Enjoy a battle of wits as Kira and his followers, or as L and the investigators in the world of Death Note. As equally matched opponents, the two teams clash to control the game while hiding their true identities from each other. The Death Note is hidden among the players, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse until one team overpowers the other. Each role has its own characteristics, allowing you to master a deep sense of strategy and tactical play. Depending on your assigned role, a wide range of strategies can be formulated, and each randomized scenario develops into a high-stakes game of tactics.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageLast chance to download Octobers gamesPlayStation Plus members have until November 4 to add WWE 2K24, Dead Space and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! to their game libraries.*All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on November 5 until December 2.**PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your regions lineup.

Hi everyone! Today, we are thrilled to announce Death Note Killer Within, a brand new online social deduction game for up to 10 players where you can play as iconic characters from the Death Note franchise. The key to this game is the Death Note, for the human whose name is written in this note shall die! But beware, this deadly note lies hidden among you and the other players, setting the stage for a thrilling game of strategy and deception. Play as Kira and judge other players with the Death Note or play as L and gather clues to arrest the killer. Get ready to uncover the truth and outsmart your opponents to win.Death Note Killer Within is coming to both PS5 and PS4 on November 5, and is included in the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for November.Play VideoGame overviewIn Death Note Killer Within, there are four unique player roles: Kira, Kira Follower, L, and the Investigator. Players can select their desired role at the start of the game, but depending on various selection factors, the system will assign each player a final role based on availability. Players will be split into two teams: team Kira and Kira Follower, whose primary objective is to eliminate L, or team L and the Investigators, whose goal is to arrest Kira.The game progresses through two main phases: a cycle of Action Phase, where players can gather clues and complete their respective tasks, and a Meeting Phase, where players come together to discuss and attempt to arrest Kira based on suspicious behaviors during the Action Phase.If L is eliminated during the Action Phase, team Kira wins. However, if Kira is arrested during the Meeting Phase, the Death Note will be disposed of and Team L wins. Alternatively, by completing various objectives during the Action Phase, players can contribute to leveling up their team Progress gauge and the first team to max out their Progress gauge will win the game.Player rolesIf you are Kira, you will start with the Death Note and use it to eliminate NPCs and other players. However, to judge a player, you need an ID with the players real name. You can obtain this by staying close to a target for a short amount of time, but dont act too suspicious or you will be questioned during the Meeting Phase.As a Kira Follower, your job is to steal Investigators IDs and work secretly together with Kira, communicating privately with a Transceiver. In addition, the Death Note can be transferred between Kira and a Kira Follower so even you can become the next Kira! Make the transfer at the right time to deceive other players.Investigators play an important role in identifying the real Kira as they gather clues to support the deduction. Be aware of suspicious players who get too close to you as your ID might get stolen if they are Kira or a Kira Follower. Investigators also carry out objectives such as asking NPCs for testimonials, which helps reveal information about Kira.If you become L, unlike normal investigators, he has special actions that enable him to obtain valuable information during the Action Phase, such as commanding other players to investigate and setting up surveillance cameras. L can also facilitate discussion in the Meeting Phase to narrow down suspicious players. Strategically use your special actions to take one step closer in uncovering the truth and arrest Kira.To win, you must work togetherDeath Note Killer Within encourages players to work together as a team to accomplish their goals. Each of the four roles has its own gameplay characteristics. Depending on your assigned role, a wide range of strategies can be formulated, and each randomized scenario develops into a high-stakes game of tactics.For example, the Death Note can be transferred between Kira and Kira Follower, allowing them to misdirect investigators. L can narrow down suspects by giving instructions during the Action Phase and guiding discussions during the Meeting Phase to efficiently advance his teams deductions.Investigate and deceive in styleCustomize your game avatar with hats, glasses, masks and various accessories to stand out from the crowd. But thats not all, you can even choose a custom nameplate and select special animations to be displayed during key moments in the game.Lets get the deduction party started!Death Note Killer Within is coming to both PS5 and PS4 on November 5, 2024 and will support both online cross-play and voice chat. Invite your friends and challenge each other in different roles to see who has the wits to successfully deceive other players and win the game.On launch day, the game will also be available to PlayStation Plus members as part of Novembers Monthly Games, so be sure to check it out!

Lets make a 90s arcade game! This sounded like a pretty good idea to us at Digital Eclipse back in 2022, when the first seeds of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ritas Rewind took root.Play VideoArcade gaming was firing on all cylinders when MMPR debuted in 1993. The 16-bit home era was well underway and the original PlayStation was still a year from its release in Japan, so coin-operated games still raked in tons of tokens. So if we wanted to give the Power Rangers the high-energy arcade game they always deserved but never got, lets make the ultimate version of the game that never existed.The result is Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Ritas Rewind, a love letter to the franchise which launches on December 10 on PS5 and PS4. We hinted that the game was more than merely a brawler when we announced the project this past summer, and with about 70% of the gameplay focused on beating up Rita Repulsas army of Putty Patrollers, anyone looking to clean house with melee attacks and combos should feel very comfortable. The remaining gameplay takes inspiration from Segas innovative super-scaler games, like Space Harrier and Out Run. Before polygons ruled the earth, these games simulated 3D movement with a series of fast-moving 2D sprites. These are designed to deliver fast, in-your-face scrolling action, and we thought theyd be a perfect way to let MMPR fans take down some of the Rangers most famous foes.Case in point: Players can expect to travel through the canyons and rooftops of Angel Grove in the first segment of Ritas Rewind, learning about the twisty time-travel plot and encountering enemies that simply shouldnt appear this early in Rangers history. But after brawling and defeating Goldar, Rita Repulsa predictably throws her magic wand down from her lunar palace to give her champion a second chance and turn him into a skyscraper-sized behemoth.Thats where the super-scaler gameplay comes in. Each Ranger jumps into their appropriate Dinozord and charges into the Z-axis in hot pursuit, blasting all obstacles and enemies with powered-up weapons like missiles and dual lasers. This gameplay really draws on that Sega legacy, throwing back to games like Galaxy Force and After Burner constant movement, waves of insistent enemies, and powerful attacks to take them out of your way.Once Goldar is caught, the gameplay shifts again, this time to a first-person fighting game, where the Power Rangers form the mighty Megazord to slug it out directly with the boss. Its his face versus your fists, once again utilizing that 2.5D visual approach found in vintage arcade games. Each player gets a chance to wear the boss down, contributing whatever they can to the cause and ultimately defeating the bosses with the Power Rangers ultimate weapon: teamwork.Mixing all these different genres felt like the right thing to do to keep Ritas Rewind perpetually fresh, but it was a heck of a lot of fun for us, too. We love brawlers, but they can get repetitive; were hoping that mixing in racing, blasting, and punching will make Ritas Rewind a thrill for players who have always dreamed about what Jason, Trini, Zack, Billy, and Kimberlys game would have been like had they walked into an arcade in the mid-1990s.In fact, one of the concepts that drives a lot of what we do at Digital Eclipse is the desire to make games the way you remember them playing, even if your memories have made those experiences a little sweeter and cooler than they might have actually been back in the day. Our goal with Ritas Rewind is to make a game that could have existed, and certainly should have existed, but probably wouldnt have existed with all this variety in one place. Since we have the benefit of looking at arcade gaming in the rearview mirror for 30 years, well take advantage of that to try to deliver something better than you would have remembered.Ritas Rewind will debut on PS5 and PS4 on December 10, and you can pre-order it now. When that day comes, we hope you enjoy heading back to the 1990s with us, both in terms of Power Rangers history and arcade gameplay even if its your first visit.

When reimagining Black Iron Prison for a fast-action roguelike dungeon crawler, one of the first things we did was really let our designers run wild with the creatures in the game. We wanted a mix of familiar creatures from TCP and new baddies for players to battle but everything had to make sense in the crazy comic-inspired future-punk world of [Redacted], which launches on October 31 on PS5.Weve crammed [Redacted] with enemies, so Im just gonna share some of the studios favorites.Play VideoFirst up are Danglers, these guys originated in The Callisto Protocol but we took [Redacted]s big comic book paintbrush to them.Danglers usually spawn in packs and crawl toward you, exploding when they get close and dealing serious damage. Theyre weak, so stronger weapons can one-shot these guys, and you can use the GRP or kick to knock them into other enemies. Sounds easy right?Well, In early rooms theyre easy to clear, but they will definitely sneak up on you when things get hectic. And they come in four different flavors. The basic Danglers do an area of effect damage, but the Lightning, Fire, and Cryo versions get a bit tricky when theyre killed they explode and leave a large electrical, fire, or cryo hazard in their wake. Make sure you dont box yourself in.Next theres the Cybernetic Switcher. Theyre completely new for [Redacted].We dreamed these guys up to force players to change their tactics on the fly. Cybernetic Switchers are fast melee enemies that attack in groups. The catch is that they can alternate blocking melee and ranged attacks forcing you to change up your combat approach mid-fight. Or, you know, you can just kick them off a ledge, that works too.The Dasher, as the name suggests, dashes. Its one of our fastest enemies, dashing from point to point while unleashing melee attacks. Theres also a variant that foregoes melee attacks and leaves grenades in its wake. Their speed makes it hard to pin down and defeat them, so keep moving to avoid their attacks and bully them into submission when theres an opening. You can also use the GRP to stagger them and get in close to finish them off quickly.The next three enemies we havent even shown before and are located in the final levels of the game, so you know theyre gonna be challenging. And they all work in concert to make those last rooms a hell of a battle but well give you some tips to get you ready.The Crazed Prisoners inhabiting the prison are physically weak opponents but they arent necessarily there to hurt you directly as they actively create distance from you. They spread chaos by lobbing gravity grenades into the thick of battle that suck you toward the epicenter which allows other enemies to focus their attacks on a single point. That single point is you.Dash to break free of the effect or face defeat. I recommend you take these enemies out quickly, but watch your back because the next two enemies were looking at are likely there too.The Robot Shaman isnt actually magic but it can feel that way sometimes because it buffs surrounding enemies by granting them shields that you have to get through before damaging them.But the Robot Shaman isnt without damage-dealing powers. It deploys a large electric dome that deals damage if youre caught inside. Youll need to quickly balance handling the newly shielded enemies, staying within striking distance to damage the shaman but not so close youll be caught in its electric dome.And finally, one of the other big bads from The Callisto Protocol, the Two-Head. Theyre slow but big and deadly. We tweaked these heavily throughout the games development.The Two-Head evolved from a melee-focused character to a deadly ranged enemy that creates a large area of effect damage with additional damage over time. Oh, and it disorients you for a few seconds. Dodge their ground-pound attacks and get behind them to deal heavier backstab damage to take them down quickly.I wish I could tell you about all the enemies because were just scratching the surface, but there are too many to go over here. The great thing is, if you pre-order for PS5, you can discover and experience them for yourself right this second. Otherwise, [Redacted] launches on October 31 on PS5.

The Alien franchise has left a long, deep acid burn on the video game medium ever since the release of the first film in 1979. Whether hiding in lockers in Alien Isolation, blasting waves of creatures in Aliens: Fireteam Elite, or guiding a Marine squad to tactical victory in Aliens: Dark Descent, the series rich legacy has left plenty of room for creative interpretation.With Alien: Rogue Incursion, celebrated VR developer Survios is aiming to make another major contribution to the Alien gaming legacy. This big-budget, immersive PlayStation VR2 experience promises to make players feel like theyre actually inhabiting the dark, brooding world of the films, from navigating the shadowy hallways to wielding authentic Marine firepower against the titular threat.Ahead of the games launch on PS VR2 this December, we went hands-on with a pre-release build of this single-player survival-horror adventure. Here are some highlights of our experience.An immersive VR Alien fantasySurvios set out to make players feel firmly planted in the oppressive Alien universe, so dont expect a cakewalk. Ammo and healing items are scarce, xenomorphs can deliver fatal one-hit blows, and hissing steam vents keep you on edge throughout. Rogue Incursions high-fidelity VR presentation is a knockout, with a level of visual detail and polish that puts it among the upper echelon of VR titles. Youll know what we mean when you stare an encroaching alien in its dripping face and it feels like its mere inches away.The perfect organismXenomorphs behave how youd expect: theyre ominous and unpredictable. Sometimes theyll slink through a doorway, upright and imposing. At other times theyll drop to all fours, scuttling forward malevolently. Theyre also highly mobile and seemed to take different routes depending on our position, clambering along walls and ceilings or dropping down from vents behind us. Knowing these threats can hit from any angle will keep your head swiveling as you scan the murky environments for threats, keeping your M41 pulse rifle trained on suspicious shapes lurking in the shadows. It all looks and feels ultra faithful to the first two films.On-body inventoryThe stakes are high, but Survios has you covered with a slick on-body inventory powered by the PS VR2s Sense controllers. Reach over your right shoulder to grab your pulse rifle, clutch a healing stim from your left wrist, or draw a revolver from the holster on your hip. In just a few minutes, the intuitive inventory system became second nature, allowing us to keep our attention focused on encroaching hostiles and staying alive for a little while longer.Theres something moving and it aint usWhile theres plenty of alien-blasting action, Rogue Incursion leaves ample room for quiet, tense moments where we bypassed locked doors or reprogrammed security discs to proceed further. Luckily, we were armed with the iconic Motion Tracker from the second film, and its something we quickly came to rely on. Reaching to our right bicep equipped the device, allowing us to track enemy (and ally) movements as we prowled the darkened corridors. This life-saving device can even be placed onto a surface to act as an extra set of eyes as you explore or reload your weapon. Dont go off-world without it!Welcome to the retro-futureThe Alien universes technological aesthetic was solidified from the first moments we saw the Nostromos CRT computer monitors, chunky keyboards, and assorted analog gear. Survios pays thoughtful tribute to this tech, so expect to get up close and personal with plenty of 80s-style gadgets in Rogue Incursion. The PDA tablet is a perfect example. Retrieved by reaching to your right arm, this handheld device can help you save your game and can be slotted into computers to download data. It also clunkily unfolds to reveal a large virtual touchscreen map, which in a clever touch can be scrolled through using your in-game finger.Elevator actionOur hands-on session culminated in a frantic battle against waves of aliens as we waited for an elevator to arrive. We called on all of our gear and skills to hold the line. We blasted flammable barrels to ignite xenomorphs, under the watchful eye of our strategically placed Motion Tracker device. There were many intense close calls, usually forcing us to flee and heal or fumble fresh shells into our shotgun. Suddenly, a spiked tail burst through our chest, ending our game. But we didnt dread a restart because the unpredictable actions of the aliens made each new attempt feel fresh and interesting.Devils in the detailsSurvivoss VR expertise was on full display throughout our play session. We were wowed by some of the small, thoughtful details that made the world feel complete, such as using your hand to wipe blood from our eyes or off a computer monitor. The games physicality is a huge asset, and as we grew accustomed to removing and replacing weapons and gear from our body, muscle memory took over and the feeling of reality crept in. Reloading a revolver? Press the Circle button to eject the cylinder and shake out the empty casings before reloading each individual bullet. Firing a pulse rifle? Be sure to stabilize the stock with your other hand, or the 10mm explosive-tip caseless rounds will launch into the ceiling instead of at the approaching alien.Needless to say, we were impressed. Get ready to step into the boots of space marine Zula Hendricks when Alien: Rogue Incursion deploys on PS VR2 on December 19.

Gather your friends, grab your EMF Reader and prepare for spine-chilling ghost hunts because Phasmophobia is finally coming to PS5 and PS VR2 on October 29, 2024. Just in time for Halloween! Whether youre an experienced ghost hunter or a new recruit eager to join the supernatural fray, we cant wait to welcome everyone on PS5 and PS VR2, especially the latter. If youre up to the task, ghost hunter, youll find a genuinely haunting and immersive experience waiting for you in virtual reality. Heres a look at some of the standout features you can expect when you put on your PS VR2 headset.Foveated Rendering: Frights with performance in mindOne of the key advantages of Phasmophobia on PS VR2 is the inclusion of foveated rendering. This innovative technology allows the game to deliver a higher, more stable framerate, ensuring that the intense moments of supernatural suspense stay smooth and immersive. How does it work? The PS VR2s eye-tracking system detects exactly where youre looking and focuses its processing power on rendering that area in full resolution. Everything in your direct line of sight is sharp and clear. This strategic allocation of resources leads to a significant boost in performance, meaning you can enjoy fluid, responsive gameplay even during the tensest ghost encounters.Crystal clear visuals at native PS VR2 resolutionIn addition to the performance boost from foveated rendering, Phasmophobia on PS VR2 benefits from the headsets native resolution of 2000 x 2040 pixels per eye. Thats a lot of pixels packed into your ghost-hunting goggles! The game also runs at a 60Hz refresh rate with 120Hz reprojection, ensuring smooth visuals as you explore every eerie hallway, attic, and basement in search of evidence. Whether youre identifying ghosts from EMF spikes, deciphering spirit box responses, or watching for ghostly apparitions, the added sharpness and clarity help bring each investigation to life in terrifying detail.A tool belt designed for ghost huntingOne of the features exclusive to the PS VR2 version on the console version of Phasmophobia is the tool belt, which is designed to make ghost hunting more intuitive and streamlined in VR. Managing equipment is crucial to success, and with the tool belt, youll have access to up to three pieces of gear at a time. Need to swap out your EMF reader for a camera while holding on to a crucifix for protection? No problem. With the tool belt, swapping gear is as simple as reaching down, grabbing what you need, and staying focused on the paranormal activity around you.Cross-play with PS5 PlayersGhost hunting is always better with friends, and Phasmophobia on PS VR2 makes sure you wont be ghostbusting alone. PS VR2 players can team up with those on PS5 or PS5 Pro, creating a seamless cross-play experience for console gamers. Whether youre diving into the investigation in VR or playing on a flat screen, youll be able to coordinate with your team, track evidence, and outwit dangerous ghosts together. The ability to play with friends across different PlayStation systems ensures that no one has to miss out on terrifying ghost hunts.Coming October 29, 2024Mark your calendars, because Phasmophobia is bringing its blend of cooperative ghost hunting and hair-raising horror to PS5 and PS VR2 on October 29, 2024. Gather your friends, prepare your equipment, and get ready for the fright of your life! Add Phasmophobia to your wishlist today.Play Video

Last week, we asked you to share gaming characters youd like to dress up as for Halloween using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this weeks highlights:ForgottenJasmin shares a katana-riddled samurai with a basket for a helmet from Ghost of Tsushima: Legends.sorathluna shares a red-headed witch wearing an owl mask from Hogwarts Legacy.AkiraAoyama_VP shares the quirky janitor Ahti from Control.BitarHector shares Aloy striking a pose in one of the Oseram blue and red beaded armors from Horizon Forbidden West.juniaxe shares Claire Redfield in her classic red leather jacket in Resident Evil 2.Kirill_Skulkin shares a hulking blue Space Marine armor set from Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this weeks theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?THEME: Ghosts and GhoulsSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on October 30, 2024Next week, were ready to get haunted. Share ghastly ghosts and (non-gory) ghouls from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download hereHey folks! This week the team got to sit down with Bioware Game Director Corinne Busche and Creative Director John Epler to talk Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We also discuss the newly released Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and Fear the Spotlight.Stuff We Talked AboutNext weeks release highlights:Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5Dragon Age: The Veilguard | PS5Life is Strange: Double Exposure | PS5Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 pre-launch overviewLegacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered first look at bosses and new map detailsMonster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test launches on PS5 next week10 great horror games available with PlayStation PlusInterview with Corinne Busche and John Epler (begins at 12:59)Dragon Ball: Sparking ZeroFear the SpotlightSilent Hill 2Theatrhythm Final Bar LineThe CastView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageKristen Zitani Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageBrett Elston Content Communications Manager, SIEView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageODell Harmon Jr. Content Communications Specialist, SIEThanks to Dormiln for our rad theme song and show music.[Editors 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.]

Tis the season for demons Halloween is the only time of the year where we can indulge the ghastly glee of throwing on a ghoulish costume and frightening the daylights out of each other without calling the authorities.Of course, sometimes you just want to experience the fun that comes with a great scare entirely within your own safe, four walls. Which is the perfect time to let your PlayStation transport you to a variety of otherworldly settings that will leave you clammy, spooked and smiling.There are plenty of bloodcurdlingly brilliant horror games across PS4 and PS5 that will do the trick or treat, but heres a selection of our favorites which are currently available on PlayStation Plus that will deliver a wonderfully wild Halloween experience straight into your home. no cursed video tape required.Dead Space | Electronic ArtsPS5Essential, Extra, and Premium (available until Nov 4)Play VideoSci-fi survival horror was given a new lease of blood-flecked life when EAs instant classic originally space walked onto PS3 way back in 2008. Since then its had several spin-offs and sequels, but the 2023 remake on PS5 reconfirmed how atmospheric, tense and well-crafted Dead Space has always been. Staying alive against the terrifying Necromorphs of the dread ship Ishimura is an unforgettable experience, but remember: not all headshots will earn the expected results. You have been warned.Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! | Serenity ForgePS5, PS4Essential, Extra, and Premium (available until Nov 4)Play VideoWith its breezy anime style and colorful high school setting, youd be forgiven for thinking this visual novel is innocent and even a little saccharine. But if Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! had a voice, it would be sinisterly laughing at such an understandable yet utterly misguided assumption. Beneath the cheery surface is an inventive, dark, fourth wall breaking psychological horror that spins its story in directions I promise youll never see coming. Seriously this is not for the faint of heart.Resident Evil 2 (2019) | CapcomPS5, PS4Extra and PremiumPlay VideoReturning to the zombie-infested Raccoon City might have filled rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and student Claire Redfield with fear, but the rest of us couldnt wait for the stunning remake to hit PS4 and PS5. Capcoms impressive dedication to updating the originals visuals and gameplay while maintaining its jump scares and tension pays off, with Resident Evil 2 masterfully threading the eternally tricky, bloodstained needle of satisfying old and new survival horror fans alike.Inscryption | Daniel Mullins GamesPS5, PS4Extra and PremiumPlay VideoRoguelike deck-building games arent typically the first genres that spring to mind when it comes to horror, but Inscryption mixes things up with intense narrative interludes and a shadowy dealer inside a claustrophobic cabin, creating a supremely unsettling atmosphere. Inscryption uses a sense of mystery and minimalism to not only draw you in, but also to keep you on edge because its never just about the blinking, fluttering, oddly alive cards youre playing withDead by Daylight | Behaviour EntertainmentPS5, PS4Extra and PremiumPlay VideoCat and mouse games are always more engaging when theyre played with friends, so Dead by Daylight leans into that concept in a brutal 4vs1 multiplayer horror set-up. Four of you take the role of survivors trying to escape the lone killer player in procedurally generated environments. If youve ever wanted to be in a playable slasher flick, Dead by Daylight delivers an abundance of gory glee.Dredge | Team17PS5, PS4Extra and PremiumPlay VideoEven from its first few minutes of boat sailing gameplay, theres something deeply unnerving about Dredge. After playing it for longer, youll soon realize what it is pretty much everything. From its subtly eerie soundscape to the memorably odd characters you encounter, this off-kilter fishing adventure isnt strictly a horror game but expertly plays with your imagination. A masterclass in building tension, Dredge dares you to explore its eldritch fever fringed world and then entraps you with its compelling narrative.The Last of Us Part I | Sony Interactive EntertainmentPS5Extra and PremiumPlay VideoDue to its world-beating TV adaptation, The Last of Us has become a multimedia phenomenon, but seeing where it all started its easy to see why its story has become such a powerful mainstay. Remaking the original and its expansion The Last of Us: Left Behind, this Naughty Dog action-adventure pulls no punches in a world ravaged by infected humans and worse uninfected, morally devastated people. A heartbreaking, genre-defining title.Siren | Sony Interactive EntertainmentPS4PremiumPlay VideoGhost stories are especially effective in video games, with Siren a testament to that outmatching many big screen equivalents with its creeping tension and haunting horror. The stealth games secret weapon for scares is the Sightjack ability, letting you see the world through the eyes of others, including the monstrous Shibito while you attempt to survive the cursed mountain village of Hanuda. It also means you can suffer a first-hand view of own gruesome demise if youre not especially careful.The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2: Retribution | Skydance InteractivePS5, PS VR2PremiumPlay VideoTheres something terrifyingly intimate about horror games in virtual reality, so entering the already ruthless undead-laden world of The Walking Dead via PlayStation VR2 only ups the stakes. Naturally taking the form of a first-person shooter, this chapter opens up New Orleans for you to explore and survive in, whether its against the walkers, unhinged humans or the mythical serial slasher only known as the Axeman.Doom 3 | ActivisionPS4PremiumActing as a more story-driven reboot of the original game, Doom 3 tosses you into a Hell-spawn ravaged Mars research facility, armed with a flashlight. Okay, and some instantly recognisable weapons, too. Switching the series to a slightly more measured, atmospheric tone compared to its more fast-paced roots, Doom 3 is the survival horror first-person shooter which helped inspire an entire genre, and still holds up many years after its initial release.

If theres one thing we love here on Super Earth, its the truth. Weve even got a whole Ministry dedicated to the creation, fine-tuning, and wide distribution of it. Its about time we gave our Helldivers some Ministry of Truth-approved equipment to match our deep, enduring love of and commitment to the Truth. With these tools, you will become one of Super Earths official Truth Enforcers.Play VideoBeing a Truth Enforcer means showing your allegiance to Super Earths superiority as the arbiters of truth. The best way to demonstrate loyalty? By carrying the PLAS-15 Loyalist plasma pistol. Come on, its got loyal in the name already. It also allows you to shoot semi-auto style, or you can charge it up for a shot with more kick. We have two infallible primary weapons available in Truth Enforcers, too. First up is the SG-20 Halt: a pump-action shotgun, similar to the Punisher, that can alternate between stun rounds and armor-penetrating flechette rounds. You can stun foes with accuracy and pierce through their lies with little arrows of veracity. If thats not enough raw sincerity to take them out, youve also got the SMG-32 Reprimand, which is a heavy SMG. It also has a cool slap reload, just like in the accurate, true-to-life movies you love.Its not enough to signal your Enforcer status with weapons alone, however. Youre also going to need some new Helldrip. For our light armor-loving comrades, you can tap into your bureaucratic spirit with the UF-16 Inspector in crisp, stain-free white with red accents and a coordinating cape, the Proof of Faultless Virtue. Its giving overseer. Squad Leader.But lets say you want something a little more hefty and protective, in which case I recommend the UF-50 Bloodhound medium armor and the Pride of the Whistleblower cape, picking up on those deep, official-looking reds. And because we want our Helldivers to stand strong against all who oppose the truth, both of these armors have the Unflinching passive, which reduces staggering when hit.Truth Enforcers also includes new cosmetic patterns for your hellpods, exosuits, and Pelican-1. The Inconspicuous Black Pattern looks as mysterious as it does ceremonial. Equip these and youll bring immediate order to the chaos of other divers in your squad. To fully walk the walk and demonstrate your commitment to Super Earths order to the team, you can equip the new player title, Free of Thought.Youll also be able to secure the At Ease emote, giving your Helldiver a stoic, commanding, order-following vibe. This Enforcer isnt the type to laugh at all these pull-my-finger emote jokesters on the squad. You know they need proper clearance and permits for that.Dont worrywe didnt forget about the booster, either. Have you ever wanted just a little bit more stamina on the battlefield? Have you ever thought, while being chased by a Terminid horde, Id die to have just a bit more gas to go the distance. If that sounds like you, Helldiver, then I have some good news: the new Dead Sprint booster may drain your health once your stamina is at zero, but it will enable you to keep outrunning the enemy.The spread of truth and justice across the galaxy is a big job, Helldiver, but a real Truth Enforcer has the tools and the talent to do it. The Truth Enforcers Premium Warbond* lands on October 31!*Requires base game, paid purchase of Super Credits, and game progression to unlock.

Weve got some adventurous announcements to make for those who are eagerly awaiting the release of Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28!First, we invite you to participate in the Open Beta Test in October to traverse the dynamically-changing locales, examine the diverse ecology, and test your hunting skills on PlayStation5. We will also be offering special bonuses to those who participate.PlayStationPlus subscribers will have early access to the Open Beta Test from Tuesday, October 29 at 10:00am GMT+7 / 11:00pm GMT+8 until Thursday, October 31 at 9:59am GMT+7 / 10:59am GMT+8.Those who are not PS Plus subscribers can also participate in the Open Beta Test from Friday, November 1 at 10:00am GMT+7 / 11:00am GMT+8 to Monday, November 4 at 9:59am GMT+7 / 10:59am GMT+8.Today, well be sharing information about the newly released trailer, as well as special experiences you can enjoy on PlayStation5. Make sure to watch until the end!Play VideoMonster Hunter Wilds: 5th Trailer | The Black Flame| PlayStation5New locale Oilwell BasinThe Oilwell Basin is a new locale where the expedition team arrives. As the name implies, the area is brimming with oil wells, which will periodically burst into violent flames.Azuz, the EverforgeIn the Oilwell Basin, theres a community that has settled around a large fire forge, where people skilled in the art of forging reside. Please look forward to what stories await you in Azuz.New monsters with unique ecology to discover in the Oilwell BasinThe Black FlameA mysterious monster the people from Azuz call the Black Flame.Fanged Beast, AjarakanWith a distinct well-developed shell that covers its back, Ajarakan is active during the Inclemency of the Oilwell Basin, the Firespring, and turns into a sweltering red when it rubs its shell against itself.Brute Wyvern, RompopoloA monster that inhabits areas with deep oil silts.As you may have noticed, monsters in the Oilwell Basin have adapted to the changing environment with their unique ecological anatomies.What did you think of the new trailer?What will the hunter and the expedition team witness in this area? Expect new findings, deeper mysteries, and a story that will expand into the vast reaches of the land.What you can experience in the Open Beta TestThe Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test includes three pieces of content: Character Creation, the Story Trial, and the Doshaguma Hunt. Traverse the Windward Plains to experience a changing ecosystem rife with opportunity.Character CreationIdentical to the full release, Character Creation in the Open Beta Test allows players to select their physique and other characteristics (physique does not affect the players ability to play the game). Character designs created in the Open Beta Test can be carried over to the full release of the game (game progress will not be carried over). During the Open Beta Test, you can redo Character Creation as many times as you like, so why not take this opportunity to create your favorite Hunter and Palico?Story Trial / Doshaguma HuntIn the Story Trial where you can experience the opening of the game, you will play through the beginning of the story in an uninterrupted and seamless experience to defeat Chatacabra, which also includes a basic tutorial.In the Doshaguma Hunt, take on the titular Doshaguma (alpha) that leads the herd.Both quests can be enjoyed in multiplayer using an SOS Flare to connect with other online players. If players are unable to gather, up to three NPC support hunters will join to assist in the hunt.The quest counter, which can be accessed by talking to Alma, the Handler, allows you to set the number of multiplayer players and other conditions in detail. You can set the number of players to four, or you can call one NPC support hunter and hunt alongside a Palico, etc.Open Beta Test BonusBy participating in the Open Beta Test, players will receive a Pendant and item pack that can be used to decorate their weapons and Seikret in the full release. These bonuses will be available as downloadable content. Enjoy decorating your weapons and Seikret in the full release of the game on February 28.Now lets review the Open Beta Test schedule!PlayStation5PlayStationPlus subscribers will have early access to the Open Beta Test from Tuesday, October 29 at 10:00am GMT+7 / 11:00pm GMT+8A minimum of 18 GB of free space is required on the PlayStation5.All PlayStationNetwork account holders(Those who are not subscribed to PlayStationPlus can also participate.)Date: Friday, November 1 at 10:00am GMT+7 / 11:00am GMT+8 until Monday, November 4 at 09:59am GMT+7 / 10:59am GMT+8.Pre-downloading is scheduled to begin at 10:00am GMT+7 / 11:00am GMT+8 on Thursday, October 31, 2024.A minimum of 18 GB of free space is required on the PlayStation5.Start times may vary.For more information, please visit the official Monster Hunter Wilds website.Discover a special experience with PS5.Today, we are also happy to reveal the DualSense wireless controller Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition. Starting on November 22, 2024, players from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam will be able to pre-order the controller from select retailers for SGD 119 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 4,890 / VND 2,399,000.The DualSense wireless controller Monster Hunter Wilds Limited Edition will be available from February 28, 2025, day-and-date with the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. Availability may vary by country/region, so be sure to check your local retailers.DualSense Wireless ControllerHaptic feedbackFeel every moment in your hands with haptic feedback, which allows you to enjoy precisely expressed vibrations in a variety of scenes, from natural phenomena such as lightning strikes to the roar of a monster.Integrated speakerThe controllers Integrated speaker emits the sounds of the Seikret and other endemic life. You can hear the breath of nearby living creatures.Supports Tempest 3D audio technologyWith state-of-the-art acoustic technology, you can hear the pulse of nature and life as if you were surrounded by it.Adaptive triggersAnother supported feature is adaptive triggers, which change the button resistance depending on the situation. The adaptive resistance allows players to zoom in and out of the map more intuitively and improves usability while exploring vast locales.Motion sensorThe accelerometer and gyroscope allow intuitive camera operation. This improves maneuverability during Focus Mode and long-range weapon aim, making it easier to target monsters.Expect an immersive experience that only the PlayStation5 version of Monster Hunter Wilds can provide.SummaryThat is all for today!Although gameplay in the Open Beta Test will be limited, we hope you will be able to experience the seamless immersive experience, the dynamically-changing environment, and realistic monster ecology.Monster Hunter Wilds is now available for pre-order. Make sure to get the Hunter Layered Armor, Guild Knight Set, and Hope Charm.Pre-ordering at PS Store will also include the PlayStationStore exclusive pre-order bonus Monster Hunter Wilds Digital Mini Art Book.Hunters around the world, well see you in the Open Beta Test! Monster Hunter Wilds will release on PlayStation5 on Friday, February 28.Online multiplayer in the full version requires a PlayStationPlus subscription. Broadband Internet access is required.

Building a living space like a home or town, gathering and utilizing resources, and expanding and discovering new ways to interact with your environment are themes that have universal appeal and many players find tremendously satisfying. Now, independent developer Dreamlit Inc. is readying a fresh new take on the building genre with Towers of Aghasba, launching into Early Access on November 19 on PS5. Towers of Aghasba is a visually stunning game in a vibrant, fantastical environment that combines open-world exploration, combat, and adventure with the building and resourcefulness of life sims. We recently got the chance to preview new gameplay and gain some insight from devs on this upcoming enchanting adventure.Play VideoWithering heightsA long time ago, the Shimu people were forced from their ancestral landthe titular Aghasbaby a destructive force called the Withering. Fate has intervened with a shipwreck on Aghasba, and the time has now come for the Shimu to reclaim what was taken from them. Stepping into the shoes of the tribes Junior Architect, you have many roles to fill: adventurer, hunter, explorer, archaeologist, crafter, fisherman, planner, gatherer, and builder. All of these skills (and more) will be necessary to learn about the Withering and to put an end to the dark force once and for all.While there are dark forces and belligerent creatures in these lands, you are not thrust into combat, but instead taught the ways of cultivation and construction. By revitalizing the worlds ecosystems and building communities, you work to take back the Withered lands and create new places filled with color and life.Rebuilding your wayYou start small by choosing a parcel of land and planting seeds. The first seed you plant sprouts a strange, small plant creature alongside a Colossal Tree. The tree and numerous plants that growover 120 different varietiesbring in other kinds of life and provide resources to build and craft with. By bringing in and planting different seeds, you can cultivate a local ecosystem, and from there build towns and agricultural establishments. The way these lands transform is entirely decided by your actions.Player agency and choice are the guiding principles behind much of Aghasba. Besides choosing what you plant, you can decide how to interact with the worlds fauna through acts like hunting, fishing, feeding wildlife, rebuilding towns, and making a wealth of customization items.As you explore and cultivate, you begin to find remnants of the old Shimu society, and hints as to why the people had to abandon this land.There is a narrative around the group of people you arrive with, explains Towers of Aghasba designer Dave Nguyen. You are all trying to restore the land together, and along the way, there will be branching of quest lines and many optional quests as well as freedom to explore. Through NPCs and by discovering relics scattered across the land, the player will uncover bits and pieces of history around this land and the older civilization that once was.Its not all rebuilding and exploring, however. Sometimes you will be forced into conflict, be it through the need to hunt for supplies or to battle creatures corrupted by the Withering. At the start of the game, roughly 70% of the world is covered by the Witherings blight, leaving you plenty of work to do to reclaim it. Whether you want to take your time rebuilding to craft gear and items before trying to tackle the Withered monsters or attempt to conquer these areas ASAP is, as typical for this game, up to you.Aghasba the beautifulOne of the most striking elements of Towers of Aghasba is its visuals. The enchanting environments, strange creatures, and mysterious structures that dot the landscape create a world rich in appeal and intrigue. The best part is that youre free to explore it as you please.The team behind the game discussed many of their inspirations behind the graphic design in our preview session. Ancient civilizations from Africa, as well as the Aztecs and the Jomon peoples, were referenced to give the games visual identity a distinct feel. The team also expressed their great admiration for the beloved anime films of Studio Ghibli, especially Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke. In fact, theres a direct connection to Studio Ghibli in Towers of Aghasba: Many of the games textures were hand-painted by Ghibli artist Yoichi Nishikawa.PS5 gamers can also take heart in knowing that theyre getting an especially optimized sensory experience. The 3D spatial audio has received particular attention, immersing you in the world as you explore. Youll hear bugs flying around and the waves crashing along the shorelines, and you can turn your camera around and really get a good sense of where sounds coming from, notes Nguyen.Players can also expect the DualSense wireless controller to play a key part in the Aghasba experience. We use the controller lights to indicate low and critical health. Haptic feedback is used during combat and many events that will pull the player into an immersive experience, such as being near a large creatures footsteps or feeling the power behind their roar. Adaptive triggers are also used to give a sense of weight behind swinging different melee weapons and also during the drawback of a bow, Nguyen continues.Towers of Aghasba is one of the handful of promising titles to launch in Early Access on PS5 this November 19, with further content and updates regularly.