XTREME PS https://www.xtremeps3.com/ News, FAQs, Firmware History, Guides and Tutorials for PS5, PS4, PS3 and more. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:42:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.xtremeps3.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/playstation-576bd598v1_site_icon-32x32.png XTREME PS https://www.xtremeps3.com/ 32 32 7635118 Horizon Hunters Gathering Being Overhauled Following Negative Feedback https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/20/horizon-hunters-gathering-being-overhauled-following-negative-feedback/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/20/horizon-hunters-gathering-being-overhauled-following-negative-feedback/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:42:47 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33232 The next chapter in the Horizon universe has been announced: Horizon Hunters Gathering. Horizon Hunters Gathering is a co-op action game that lets up to three players team up. As with previous Horizon games, players are tasked with protecting protect a world under threat from deadly machines.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/20/horizon-hunters-gathering-being-overhauled-following-negative-feedback/feed/ 0 33232 Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers Launch Date Revealed for November 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/19/pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-launch-date-revealed-for-november-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/19/pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-launch-date-revealed-for-november-2026/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:47:50 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33229 The Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will officially launch in November 2026, with pre-orders opening on September 1, 2026, at 10am local time.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/19/pulse-elevate-wireless-speakers-launch-date-revealed-for-november-2026/feed/ 0 33229 Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition and Expansion Announced https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-and-expansion-announced/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-and-expansion-announced/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33212 Sucker Punch Productions has announced new content for Ghost of Yōtei, as well as a new edition of the game. The new content includes Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara, a new narrative expansion to the story, and Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted, a brand new single-player combat survival mode. Echoes of Sekigahara and Most […]

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/ghost-of-yotei-complete-edition-and-expansion-announced/feed/ 0 33212 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for August 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-august-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-august-2026/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:24:02 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33208 The August 2026 Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed, featuring new games available starting August 18th. Highlights for this month include major titles like Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Dying Light 2, alongside classic additions for Premium members such as Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/13/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-august-2026/feed/ 0 33208 Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/12/marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundle-and-accessories-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/12/marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundle-and-accessories-revealed/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:56:08 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33187 Sony has announced limited edition Marvel's Wolverine PS5 bundles, DualSense controllers, and console covers, featuring Battle Yellow and Adamantium designs. Pre-orders begin August 19, 2026, with the official launch set for September 15 alongside the game.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/12/marvels-wolverine-limited-edition-ps5-console-bundle-and-accessories-revealed/feed/ 0 33187 PS5 System Software v3.0-14.00.00 (Beta) https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/06/ps5-system-software-v3-0-14-00-00-beta/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/06/ps5-system-software-v3-0-14-00-00-beta/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:52:25 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33168 Invites for the latest PS5 System Software beta are now rolling out to selected participants.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/06/ps5-system-software-v3-0-14-00-00-beta/feed/ 0 33168 PlayStation Boycott Planned Over Sony’s Decision to End Physical Discs https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/05/playstation-boycott-planned-over-sonys-decision-to-end-physical-discs/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/05/playstation-boycott-planned-over-sonys-decision-to-end-physical-discs/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:34:05 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33160 Games preservation group DoesItPlay has announced PSBlackout, a weeklong economic and gameplay boycott set for August 2026. The protest urges PlayStation users to avoid logging in, playing, or purchasing content in response to Sony's plans to phase out physical games by 2028. Gamers are rallying to preserve physical media and encourage a U-turn.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/08/05/playstation-boycott-planned-over-sonys-decision-to-end-physical-discs/feed/ 0 33160 Spider-Man 2 Update Adds Enhanced PSSR & New Suits https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/spider-man-2-update-adds-enhanced-pssr-new-suits/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/spider-man-2-update-adds-enhanced-pssr-new-suits/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33152 Insomniac Games has released update v1.005.000 for Spider-Man 2 on PS5, introducing Enhanced PSSR support for PS5 Pro and a new Power Saver Mode. The update also adds two new suits, including the movie-inspired Fresh Start suit.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/spider-man-2-update-adds-enhanced-pssr-new-suits/feed/ 0 33152 PlayStation Plus Line-up for August 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/playstation-plus-line-up-for-august-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/playstation-plus-line-up-for-august-2026-revealed/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33147 The PlayStation Plus line-up for August 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 4th August 2026.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/29/playstation-plus-line-up-for-august-2026-revealed/feed/ 0 33147 PS5 System Software v26.05-13.60.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/24/ps5-system-software-v26-05-13-60-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/24/ps5-system-software-v26-05-13-60-00/#respond Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:45:38 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33143 Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v26.04-13.42.00. Just like the previous update, this new version simply improves system performance and stability.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/24/ps5-system-software-v26-05-13-60-00/feed/ 0 33143 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for July 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/22/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-july-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/22/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-july-2026/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:50:48 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33139 The Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed. Seven new games will be available from 21st July 2026. New games this month include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (PS5) and Rise of the Ronin (PS5).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/22/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-july-2026/feed/ 0 33139 PlayStation Plus Line-up for July 2026 Revealed https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/03/playstation-plus-line-up-for-july-2026-revealed/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/03/playstation-plus-line-up-for-july-2026-revealed/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:32:54 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33120 The PlayStation Plus line-up for July 2026 has been revealed, with three new games coming to PlayStation Plus. The new games will be available to download from Tuesday, 7th July 2026 and includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/03/playstation-plus-line-up-for-july-2026-revealed/feed/ 0 33120 PS5 System Software v26.04-13.42.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-42-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-42-00/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:02:33 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33109 Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v26.04-13.42.00. Just like the previous update, this new version simply improves system performance and stability.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-42-00/feed/ 0 33109 PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita Closing from August 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/playstation-store-for-ps3-and-ps-vita-closing-from-august-2026/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:52:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33101 Sony has announced that PlayStation Store for the PS3 and PS Vita will be closing. The closure will occur in phases from August 2026, and will fully close by July 2027.

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]]> 33101 Sony Ending Physical Games from January 2028 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/sony-ending-physical-games-from-january-2028/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/sony-ending-physical-games-from-january-2028/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:46:53 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33094 Sony has announced that PlayStation consoles will transition to digital-only formats starting January 2028, discontinuing physical disc production due to rising consumer preference for digital games. Physical game stores will sell only digital codes after this date, although existing and upcoming physical disc games will remain unaffected.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/07/02/sony-ending-physical-games-from-january-2028/feed/ 0 33094 Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI from 25th June 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/pre-order-grand-theft-auto-vi-from-25th-june-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/pre-order-grand-theft-auto-vi-from-25th-june-2026/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:55:43 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33073 After two delays, it looks like Grand Theft Auto VI is on schedule to be released in November 2026. To that end, Rockstar Games has announced that the Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders will be available from 25th June on PS5 & Xbox Series XS.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/pre-order-grand-theft-auto-vi-from-25th-june-2026/feed/ 0 33073 PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue Update for June 2026 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-june-2026/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-june-2026/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:18:39 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33066 The Game Catalogue update for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers has been revealed. Eight new games will be available from 16th June 2026. New games this month include Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) and Sonic X Shadow Generations (PS5, PS4).

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/19/playstation-plus-game-catalogue-update-for-june-2026/feed/ 0 33066 PS4 System Software Ver. 13.52 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/17/ps4-system-software-ver-13-52/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/17/ps4-system-software-ver-13-52/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:06 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33226 Sony has officially released a new system software update for the PlayStation 4, pushing the console to firmware version 13.52. This mandatory update focuses on key security fixes for the system software.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/17/ps4-system-software-ver-13-52/feed/ 0 33226 PS5 System Software v26.04-13.40.00 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/05/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-40-00/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/05/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-40-00/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33106 Sony has released a new minor firmware update for the PS5, updating the system software to v26.03-13.20.00. This update includes a couple of improvements to the system software, but no new features.

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]]> https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/05/ps5-system-software-v26-04-13-40-00/feed/ 0 33106 God of War Laufey Announced for PS5 https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/03/god-of-war-laufey-announced-for-ps5/ https://www.xtremeps3.com/2026/06/03/god-of-war-laufey-announced-for-ps5/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:11:38 +0000 https://www.xtremeps3.com/?p=33046 The next instalment in the God of War series has been announced at the PlayStation State of Play broadcast. God of War Laufey is a new adventure focusing on Kratos' wife Laufey (Faye).

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