Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced | Coming July 9

Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Singapore | PS5

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Ubisoft unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. The trailer spotlights Leave Her Johnny Resynced, a reimagined take on the iconic sea shanty by artist Woodkid. Hoist your flag and hit the high seas again in relentless pursuit of freedom.

Control Resonant | Coming September 24

Publisher: Remedy Entertainment Developer: Remedy Entertainment | PS5

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We got a new look at Control Resonant, the upcoming action-RPG sequel. The latest trailer explores the game’s version of Manhattan, where Dylan Faden navigates a city transformed by paranatural forces. Players will explore diverse zones, take on story missions, side quests, boss encounters, and puzzles, while also revisiting previously unseen areas of the Oldest House from the original Control.

Crossfire | Stay tuned

Publisher: Smilegate Developer: That’s No Moon | PS5

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That’s No Moon shared their debut game, Crossfire, available to wishlist now. Combining cinematic storytelling with grounded, stealth combat, Crossfire follows two enemy operators who must form a fragile alliance to overcome an existential threat.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation | Coming 2027

Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix | PS5

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The final battle against Sephiroth begins as a meteor fills the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. Take to the skies and explore a boundless world, fight alongside a fully assembled party, master strategic and dynamic combat, and prepare yourself for the climactic finale.

gen Atlas | Stay tuned 

Publisher: Epic Games Developer: gen Design | PS5

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The studio behind Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian unveils gen Atlas, a single-player open-world action-adventure. Awaken on an abandoned planet, colossal massive robots, and resume a halted terraforming project. Stay tuned for more updates.

Guild Wars 3 | Stay tuned

Publisher: ArenaNet Developer: ArenaNet | PS5

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The third entry in the beloved Guild Wars action-adventure MMORPG franchise and its first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PS5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta tests begin in the fall of 2027.

Gundam Rogue Orbit | Coming 2027

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5

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An all-new Gundam game is coming to PS5 in 2027. Suit up for humanity in Gundam Rogue Orbit, a high-mobility action game that delivers a new take on the IP, blending a fast-paced cinematic story with intense, hard-hitting combat in a new universe.

Lords of the Fallen II | Coming 2026

Publisher: CI Games Developer: CI Games | PS5

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A new trailer for Lords of the Fallen II, featuring the Katana weapon class, new bosses, and locations in Thorngar. Battle against the darkness in an epic adventure across a shattered kingdom.

Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor (DLC) | Coming August 14

Publisher: 2K Developer: Hangar 13 | PS5

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Step back into the role of Enzo Favara and work alongside Ennio Salieri in Man of Honor, an expansion for Mafia: The Old Country coming August 14. Witness Salieri’s early days in the Valle Dorata via two new story chapters and new Free Ride content.

Resident Evil Veronica | Coming 2027

Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom | PS5

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Survive the terror of Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of the 2000s Resident Evil Code: Veronica. This new title preserves the essence of the original game while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds | Coming September 15

Publisher: Jagex: The RuneScape Company Developer: Jagex: The RuneScape Company | PS5

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RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers at launch.  On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill, and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Coming 2026

Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega  | PS5

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Sega announced the release timing of the final two DLCs for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming in July, and Avatar coming in October – and teased a new Season Pass Two, which includes Godzilla and Evangelion DLCs during Summer Game Fest.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Coming October 6

Publisher: Secret Mode Developer: Fuse Games | PS5

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Tonight, a new story trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer debuted, showcasing how Kestshowingar Bool uses his position as League Champion to threaten other pilots. In a bid to retain control over his racing league, Darius Pax enlists the help of Shade, a mysterious pilot with a personal grudge against the Bool family. 

Stranger Than Heaven | Coming January 15, 2027

Publisher: Sega Developer: RGG Studio | PS5

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A fifty-year, action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Use extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman across five cities and eras of modern Japan. Oh, and Tupac is here.

Swords of Legends | Coming soon

Publisher: Aurogon Shanghai Developer: Aurogon Shanghai | PS5

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A new trailer for Swords of Legends, a single-player action RPG, offers a first look at its combat, featuring the debut of the Spirit Companion system and a boss fight against the Master of Cantrip, whose every move is staged as classical Chinese stage magic.

The Blood of Dawnwalker | Coming September 3

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Rebel Wolves | PS5

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Vampires walk out of the shadows in the latest action-packed trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker. Experience two different gameplay loops, day and night, in this open-world dark fantasy action RPG.

Stay tuned for more SGF news as we go hands-on with some of the titles revealed and share our first impressions of the games headed our way.

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Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, Brett, and I are back this week to discuss the latest State of Play, along with some of our favorite announcements and what we can’t wait to get our hands on. This episode also includes a special interview with the Head of Creative at Santa Monica Studio, Cory Barlog, and God of War Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Solarpunk | PS5 
  • NBA The Run | PS5 
  • Beastro | PS5 
    
    
• PlayStation peripherals — Get all the new details on the FlexStrike wireless fight stick coming August 6, the 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook coming August 27, and the Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers coming later this year. Get a detailed hands-on report and pricing.
  
  
• Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve hands-on — Learn how aerial combat has evolved with air-to-sea and air-to-land combat, including a big battle with a land battleship.
  
  
• State of Play —  Check out all the big announcements and updates from the show, including an extended look at Marvel’s Wolverine and the first reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and God of War Laufey.

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Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE

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Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

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Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE

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O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Here are this week’s highlights:

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Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

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After playing through several of the campaign missions in Ace Combat 8, I got a sense of how developer Project Aces is telling its story of a desperate aircraft carrier crew trying to keep the battle going, and how you’ll rise to become a hotshot fighter ace, and a source of hope, for the embattled FCU.

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The story of a war “hero”

A propaganda campaign is at the center of Ace Combat 8’s story. When you first arrive aboard the aircraft carrier Endurance, you’re introduced to the plan to keep the FCU going: a social media blitz focused on a legendary pilot known as the Wings of Theve, named for the FCU’s capital city. But in truth, the Wings is just Rex, an amiable but ordinary pilot whose job is to serve as a figurehead and whose exploits are greatly exaggerated. His true orders are to make an appearance in every engagement, and then run away and stay alive.

You join Rex as his navigator, but things don’t go well during that first mission; you’re shot down by enemy aces, and Rex is killed. But after you’re rescued, to keep the lie alive, you’re tasked with taking on the “Rex” callsign and playing the role of the Wings of Theve.

Ace Combat 8 conveys all this story through immersive, first-person cinematics that are a new choice for the series — one that Brand Manager Kazutoki Kono said was inspired by the team’s work on the PlayStation VR modes in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. The perspective adds a lot of emotional weight to Ace Combat 8, capturing the sense of struggle aboard the Endurance and the pressure of carrying the war’s morale on your back and commanding Joker Flight, Rex’s four-fighter team.

Becoming a fighter ace

Though your job as the Wings of Theve is initially just to stay alive, your presence and skills quickly change the tone for Joker Flight. When enemy fighters show up on your first mission, you quickly prove that the Wings of Theve can be more than just an inspiring ghost story.

The Ace Combat series does a good job of keeping complex flight controls simple and easy to learn, so it doesn’t feel like you need flight sim-level knowledge to become a top gun. Fans of Ace Combat 7 will be right at home with Ace Combat 8, which maintains the experience from the 2019 game, but with some new bells and whistles thanks to the PS5 Dual Sense controller. Resistance in the haptic triggers adds intensity to accelerating with R2, decelerating with L2, and executing high-G turns by holding both, telegraphing through your hands how powerful your aircraft really is.

Whether attacking other planes in the air or strafing targets on the ground, your goal is often to keep enemies in your sights long enough to lock on and fire missiles or special weapons with Circle or your machine gun with X. You can quickly swap lock-ons with Triangle to find new targets and swap weapons with Square. The controls are easy to pick up, but there’s complexity in flying your plane, and you’re going to need to build your skills to survive some of Ace Combat 8’s later sorties.

Project Aces has very much avoided fixing anything that isn’t broken when it comes to gameplay, with battles feeling fast and chaotic as you dodge incoming missiles and try to line up your guns against enemy planes. With your comrades at your wing, you can also issue orders with the directional buttons, sending them to attack a specific target, allowing them to scatter and engage at will, calling them back to cover you, or telling them to switch to any special weapons you’ve equipped them with and go on the attack.

At some points, you can also make story decisions about how the team will proceed. During one mission I played, you engage an enemy squadron filled with friends of Rex’s wingman, Professor. He asks you to avoid killing the pilots as you shoot them down, and you can choose whether to agree to that request. It doesn’t seem that your decisions will greatly alter how the story plays out, but Kono said choices like this, as well as how well you fare when you’re tasked with defending allied forces such as naval ships, can affect which characters survive into future missions and story beats.

A series of desperate battles

Ace Combat 8 shines in conveying the stakes of the war you’re fighting as your successes cause the legend of the Wings of Theve to grow — along with the hopes and expectations of your fellow soldiers.

In one mission I previewed, the ragtag FCU forces work to take down a ridiculously huge, incredibly dangerous Land Battleship. The ship, which is basically a navy destroyer combined with a tank, is nearly indestructible, and the FCU plans to use trucks loaded with bombs to try to take out its treads. Your mission is first to protect the trucks, then attack the treads.

Even on Ace Combat 8’s normal difficulty, the mission was tough — the Land Battleship is decked out with powerful rail guns, as well as anti-aircraft cannons and deployable drones. The fight takes place in a massive city center, so you not only have to dodge all sorts of incoming fire, but do your best not to crash into the buildings as well. The only hope to defeat the land battleship is for the FCU to demolish skyscrapers in the ship’s path, slowing it down and eventually trapping it.

The mission really ratchets up the scale of the war and channels the emotions felt by the FCU’s forces. Radio chatter is nothing new to Ace Combat 8, but in all the missions I played, that chatter captures the chaotic and often desperate tone of the moment, as commanders, officers, soldiers on the ground, and your wingmen all fill the airwaves, issuing orders and reacting to what’s happening.

As we arced around the land battleship, fighting interceptors and protecting the trucks, Ace Combat 8 not only used the chatter to convey critical mission info in the moment, it sold the story of frightened soldiers doing everything they can to stop an overwhelming force as they fought for their home.

It’s that storytelling, coupled with fast-paced battles and memorable characters, that make grabbing the stick in Ace Combat 8 an exciting prospect. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve hits PlayStation 5 on October 2.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

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PS VR2 Games*

*PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

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Setting the stage: our gameplay trailer 

Let’s not mince words: Marvel’s Wolverine is a brutal, violent, and action-packed single-player adventure from our team at Insomniac Games, in collaboration with Marvel Games. It cuts deeper than claw combat alone, with an emotionally charged original story centered on a comic book icon: James “Logan” Howlett, aka Wolverine.

To set up our Extended Gameplay Trailer, Logan is tailing a group of mutants that have been hunted and captured by the Reavers, a guns-for-hire cybernetic militia. The Reavers have plans to deliver the mutants to their client, Bolivar Trask – a billionaire industrialist driven by a fanatical belief in human superiority. We also introduce another major player in Logan’s journey: Jean Grey, a powerful telekinetic and emergent leader of the captured mutants.

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The situation is dire and help is limited. Mutants live in the shadows fearful of those hunting them, while the rest of society lives unaware of their existence. The only ones potentially capable of protecting their own is Team X, a last-stand mutant task force facing its darkest hour, which Logan rejoins after leaving three years prior. For the mutants, the fight for survival is theirs alone.

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A slice of the action 

In his search for the mutants, Logan crosses paths with unsuspecting Reavers. They’re armed to the teeth with advanced technology, equipped with lethal weapons and cybernetic implants. They’re ready for a fight… but so is Wolverine. He can stalk enemies, ambush from above, or shred through them with fast, fluid, and brutal claw attacks. 

Drawn in by a frantic plea for help, Logan and Jean are compelled to team up against Trask’s hired guns, and they prove to be more than capable. Logan can carve into foes with special combat moves called “Techniques” such as the Tornado Spin and Bull Rush. Meanwhile, Jean obliterates enemies with her powerful telekinetic abilities, which presents a few opportunities for Critical Strikes. These are devastating finishing moves that Wolverine can execute solo or with other characters; they’re takedown opportunities worth looking out for during a frenzied fight.

Every successful attack, parry, and kill will build up Logan’s Rage. This allows for stronger attacks or activating his Healing Factor to survive grievous body damage. If Logan’s Rage is pushed too far, he can unleash Rage Tier 3: a stylized monochromatic explosion of savagery inspired by Marvel Comics’ Black, White, and Blood series. 

The overwhelmed Reavers retreat. But Logan can take this fight to go. In one of many set pieces, Wolverine tears through the highway on a motorcycle where he can take out trucks, slash tires, and hurl enemies off the road. He also leaps to different vehicles fighting anything the Reavers throw at him, including powerful Brutes. Bloodied, battered, and on the brink of defeat? Wolverine can channel his rage and kick into Last Stand to activate his Healing Factor; he can live to fight another day and show everyone why he’s the best there is.

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Our accessibility 

Additionally, we’re delighted to confirm that Marvel’s Wolverine will feature a comprehensive list of accessibility options at launch. It’s a longstanding part of our development process at Insomniac Games to create features that provide assistance for players with cognitive, visual, auditory, and motor disabilities.

You can cut over to our Support website for a detailed list of features coming to Marvel’s Wolverine at launch here.

September 15, 2026 is our date. Pre-order today* 

Save the date. Marvel’s Wolverine arrives September 15, 2026, on PlayStation 5. You can pre-order now to secure access to these early unlock bonuses and PS Avatars via the PlayStation Store or at participating retailers**.

In Thailand, pre-order for disc version will begin on June 4, 2026.

Marvel’s Wolverine – Pre-order Bonuses

• Early Access Suit: Classic Brown
• Early Access Claws: Reflective Claws
• 1 Additional Technique Point
• 4 PS Avatars

Unleash your full potential with the Digital Deluxe Edition (SGD 99.90 / MYR 399 / IDR 1,349,000 / THB 2,690 MSRP). This version includes exclusive suits, claws, and more technique points to get you started faster! To note, the suits and claws are purely cosmetic. 

Marvel’s Wolverine – Digital Deluxe Edition 

• Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Game
• All Pre-Order Bonuses
• 5 Exclusive Suits
  • Incredible
  • Savage
  • Age of Apocalypse
  • Night Hunt
  • New Leather
• 5 Exclusive Claws
  • Smooth-Edged Claws
  • Hollow Blade Claws
  • Thick Claws
  • Serrated Spine Claws
  • Tapered Claws
• 3 Additional Technique Points

Not only will you have a variety of looks to choose from, but you’ll also have an assortment of claws to unlock in Marvel’s Wolverine. You can gain access to them in the base game through standard progression, with exclusive items offered only through the Digital Deluxe Edition. But we’ll share more about our suits and claws at a later date. Speaking of which…

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** Pre-order is also available for Standard Disc Edition (SGD 89.90 / MYR 299 / IDR 1,169,000 / THB 2,290 / PHP 4,099 / VND 1,799,000).

Expect more soon

We have several teases closing our trailer too, including more intense battles, suits, enemy factions, and characters…. was that Sabretooth!? There’s plenty left to share about Marvel’s Wolverine on our road to launch, so pre-order today and keep up with @InsomniacGames on social media for future updates. Fortunately, the wait won’t be long… Stay tuned!

On behalf of Insomniac Games and our collaborators at PlayStation and Marvel Games… thanks for reading!

As ever, you can rewatch the show in full below. After that, get the headlines for every game announced during its runtime, watch their full trailers, and discover more about these upcoming titles with deep dives into story, gameplay and more in a selection of dedicated PlayStation Blog articles, written by the games’ creators*. 

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 

Bandai Namco’s aerial combat sim takes flight on PS5 October 2 this year. It promises a thrilling campaign and new tactical maneuvers to tackle enemy aircraft and ground targets, as well as encounters against colossal continental transport aircraft and land-based ships. 30 different aircraft, including real-world fighters and fictional models, will be yours to pilot. 

Find out more: Meet your squadron and get first details on the game’s different launch editions. 

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Bancho The Chef 

Find the flavour of becoming a sushi master in Bancho The Chef, cooking sim meets global-trotting RPG in an all-new standalone prequel to Dave the Diver. Cook meals to customer satisfaction to raise restaurant reputations the world over, while learning techniques from each locale’s culinary master. Like the dishes he creates, Bancho isn’t confined to a single flavor of genre: fish, pet cats, take on cooking requests, and more. 

Find out more: Mintrocket explains how it’s using PS5 DualSense controller features to make your cooking skills sizzle. 

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Control Resonant

Control Resonant launches globally on PlayStation 5 September 24. To celebrate, Remedy shares a brand-new Story Trailer, offering a deeper look into a world no longer bound by rules we understand. A Manhattan warped by paranatural forces: its architecture impossible, its realities shifting, its streets stalked by monstrous entities. For Dylan to push deeper into the city, he must master both his evolving abilities and the raw power of his shapeshifting weapon, the Aberrant. 

Find out more: The studio discusses how existential threats and complicated pasts collide, as well as the return of Jesse Faden.

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Dune Awakening

Arrakis awaits. Dune: Awakening, the open world survival game set in one of science fiction’s most iconic universes, is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 22. This definitive version of the game features a brand new single-player mode, a new chapter in its cinematic storyline, and countless more additions, and improvements. 

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Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered

Break out your calendar and get ready to slice a reminder mark on there. The modern day revival of both Dynasty Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends roars onto PS5 later this year on October 1. 

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God of War Laufey

Experience the next chapter of the legendary God of War franchise – for both new and returning fans. Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, a new adventure is just beginning. To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods in a land overflowing with dangerous magic. God of War Laufey is coming to PlayStation 5.

Find out more: First gameplay and story details of the next mainline chapter in Santa Monica Studio’s series, coming to PS5.

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Marathon

Runners, Season 2 is live today, bringing a fresh start where everyone can explore what’s new and chart their path through the season together. Interested in joining them? Marathon’s Open Play Week runs June 2 to June 9, no PlayStation Plus membership required, opening Tau Ceti IV to newcomers and lets them get to grips with the sci-fi shooter’s taut-extraction gameplay and tense, high-stakes PvP and PvE battles. 

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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls delivers numerous announcements in today’s show. Three new characters join the roster: powerful mutant Magneto, archenemy of Spider-Man Green Goblin, and the brutally aggressive and utterly merciless Carnage. Joining Doctor Doom they form the Knights of Doom, who’ll impact events in the game’s Episode Mode. 

Find out more: The new characters’ movesets, stage reveal and more detailed by the studio.

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Marvel’s Wolverine

Insomniac Games shares a brutal, violent, and action-packed look at its upcoming single-player adventure Marvel’s Wolverine. Alongside a closer look at Logan’s ferocious combat techniques, the studio gave us a glimpse at some of the characters who you’ll encounter as part of mutant task force Team X. That includes powerful telekinetic Jean Grey, who Logan teams up with for some devastating takedowns of the cybernetic, mutant-hunting Reavers. 

Find out more: Get a closer look at aggressive combat techniques, character reveals, pre-order incentives and more with Insomniac Games in a new PS Blog article as we count down towards the game’s September 15 launch. 

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ILL

First-person action horror ILL creeps into State of Play for a tantalising, terrifying taste of its grim story, unpredictable monsters, a visceral dismemberment system, and realistic physics, all intent to create an atmosphere of relentless terror. Strap in. 

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Kemuri

Unseen is a Tokyo-based game studio led by Ikumi Nakamura, and today they unveiled their new project: stylish supernatural adventure Kemuri, which is coming to PS5 in 2027. In the chaotic world of Kemuri City, life and death coexist. Players will confront the paranormal as they explore a sprawling vertical city, traversing rooftops, back alleys, and hidden ruins alone or in online co-op with up to two other players, and form contacts with powerful yokai that’ll unlock new abilities and outfits. 

Find out more: Unseen unpack the backstory of its new world, and how its paranormal apparel will work. 

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No Rest for the Wicked

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked. This unique, visceral action-RPG is built for solo players and co-op squads alike, and is set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. The game hits PS5 this October and features 100+ hours of content, new powerful weapons, new bosses and enemies, new areas to explore, and a completely reimagined class system.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25 on PS5… and a demo of the supernatural sword-fighting adventure is out today! The PS5 demo features around 30 minutes of the early story, and lets you get to grips with the game’s essential techniques such as Parry, Deflect, Issen, Oni Armament, absorbing souls, and more. 

Find out more: Capcom breaks down the latest Story trailer and details the game’s different launch editions as pre-orders go live.

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Phantom Blade Zero

The fast-paced action RPG left us breathless with its State of Play reveal, dropping in to announce that it’ll headline a dedicated State of Play later this summer, which will fully delve into the features, mechanics and story to arm you for its launch on PS5 October 29. 

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PlayStation Plus

Several new titles are PlayStation Plus-bound! Firstly, open-world survival game, Runescape: Dragonwilds is coming to PS5 in the future as a day one Game Catalog title, bringing with it a rich fantasy world that you can explore and enjoy alone or with friends.  PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy a trio of games over the coming months. Colorful action-rhythm tunes with Gitaroo Man, available later this month, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy in July, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in August**. 

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Rayman Legends Retold 

Rayman Legends Retold is a 3D reimagining of the iconic multiplayer platformer, launching on PS5 October 1, bringing new content and narrative twists. Fully voiced characters, expanded soundtrack, new and improved gameplay, with a rich selection of returning levels, a mysterious new realm, and four new musical stages… and of course, up to four players in couch co-op.

Find out more: Further details on the reimagining, as well as the different launch editions. 

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Silent Hill Townfall

Silent Hill: Townfall has a release date: September 24. To mark the moment, the PS5 horror introduces a new character and gameplay trailer in State of Play. In it, we get introduced to Zoe, an inhabitant of St. Amelia who Simon initially connects with over his CRTV device, as well as a terrifying new creature that will stalk him in the darkness of the Otherworld. 

Find out more: The game’s creators delve into its PS5 features, as well the different launch editions as pre-orders open. 

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Stuntman: Hollywood

Speed, pressure, and spectacle collide as you take on iconic moments inspired by TV and movie racing greats as a stunt performer. Each film is split into episodes, and each episode is a unique level with its own vehicle, and specific gameplay twists. From one episode to the next, the environment, pace, objectives, and scenes all change. Every film feels completely fresh, and stylish, precise driving and confident stunt work are rewarded handsomely. 

Find out more: Gameplay features and some of the fan-favorite rides you’ll get behind the wheel of are detailed by the game’s creator.

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The Lost Wild

Survive an island teeming with dinosaurs in this intriguing modern day survival horror title from Great Ape Games, launching 2027 on PS5. Flight, not fight, is key, as each dinosaur has been designed as an animal, not a monster, existing within the world with their own instincts, behaviors, and drives, and you’re forced to navigate a food chain where you no longer sit at the top.

Find out more: The studio, including those that worked on Creative Assembly’s Alien: Isolation, dig further into the emergent gameplay systems it’s developing to make every encounter memorable and unique. 

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis 

Crystal Dynamics and co-developer Flying Wild Hog return to Lara’s roots in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis sets foot on PS5 next February 12. To coincide with that release date announcement, Amazon Game Studios presented a whistle stop tour of highlights in the form of a new trailer, including gameplay segments from the iconic Peru Lost Valley, and the return of some familiar faces.  

Find out more: Details on how the iconic locations and secrets are being rebuilt, as well as the game’s different launch editions. 

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Until Dawn 2

Today we announced an all-new PS5 sequel to the classic horror, developed by Firesprite Games. Until Dawn 2 is a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and gut-wrenching decisions that’ll shape your story. This time a crew of ghost hunters head to an abandoned tropical island for their TV network-funded debut episode. Intrigue and dangers await when it launches next year. 

Find out more: The studio speak more about the story, the iconic butterfly effect and the return of the enigmatic Dr Hill, played once again by the fantastic Peter Stormare in a new PS Blog article. 

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*PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day for more information. 

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Wishlist God of War Laufey here! 

God of War Laufey 

Death was supposed to be the end, but for Laufey (Faye), warrior and wife to Kratos, a new adventure is just beginning. Awakening unexpectedly in a strange land after her funeral, Faye discovers the plans she put in place to protect Kratos and Atreus are now at risk.

To save the ones she loves, Faye must fight through the afterlife of the gods — the Everywhen — where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic.

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God of War’s next chapter 

Intimate, brutal combat. 

Exploration of a rich, beautiful world. 

Story at its heart. 

Right from the start, we knew Laufey needed to contain all the core elements that define a God of War game. 

Faye has always been a formidable warrior in our story. She and Kratos can both hit hard and take hits, so one of our top priorities throughout the development has been handcrafting a uniquely fresh feel for Faye’s gameplay that will also meet the high expectations fans have for the series.

Combining the movement and fluidity of the Greek era with the Norse era’s approach to world-building and close ties with characters — we’ve crafted an experience that has given our team incredible opportunities to take exciting creative swings, while staying true to the pillars of the God of War series. 

Interview with Game Director Ariel Lawrence 

Santa Monica Studio’s Head of Creative Cory Barlog and God of War Laufey’s Game Director Ariel Lawrence sat down for an extended interview speaking about the reveal, how the idea of a Faye game first came to be, and the long-term creative vision for the franchise. 

Watch the full interview with Ariel and Cory below!

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Introducing Faye 

Faye has long been one of the impactful characters in God of War’s Norse saga. A legendary warrior and leader — her impact was left on the Nine Realms long before she ever met Kratos. 

God of War Laufey brings Faye to the forefront — exploring the humanity, strengths, and flaws of the person whose legacy was beloved in the minds of many. 

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To set the stage for Faye’s introduction, God of War Laufey’s Narrative Director and Lead Writer discuss what we know about her going into this journey and give a taste of what awaits her in the afterlife of the gods. 

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Afterlife of the Gods 

Odin was haunted by the prophecy of his demise during the events of Ragnarök, obsessively pursuing knowledge of something beyond the afterlives of mortals. 

In God of War Laufey, we explore the answer to that question: What happens to the gods when they die?  

The Everywhen is the birthplace and endpoint to which all magic returns, a transcendent realm above those we’ve come to know. A location in which gods and creatures from different mythologies come together, and not always in harmonious coexistence.

We’ve shown a brief look at two of the gods Faye will encounter in the Everywhen — Sekhmet and Begtse, both decidedly less than friendly towards a new face suddenly appearing in their midst.

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Faye quickly discovers that despite the impossibility of awakening from death in a place that defies everything she thought she knew, it may prove even harder to leave while the natural flow of magic has been disrupted. 

Paradise or prison — Faye will need to uncover hidden mysteries about the true nature of the Everywhen throughout her journey if she is to have any hope of finding her way home. 

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Adventuring party 

Reprising her role as Faye after appearing in God of War Ragnarök, we’re thrilled to have the fantastic Deborah Ann Woll lead the cast of God of War Laufey. 

Faye will not be venturing into the Everywhen alone, as she meets two companions shortly after she first wakes up. 

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Phranque, played by Jack Quaid, is a curious cosmic cube with an earnest disposition. He will do whatever it takes to protect his friends and the creatures of the Everywhen. 

Rue, played by Perlina Lau, is the enchanted ribbon guardian tasked with keeping the devastatingly powerful sword in her care from falling into the wrong hands.

Together they will embark on a journey deep into the Everywhen that will pit them against a fantastic cast of gods and creatures from across mythology, as well as beings native to the Everywhen itself. 

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Lethal agility 

As the Golden Hand of the Jötnar, Faye has deep roots as a warrior and has proven equal to even the likes of Thor, one of the strongest gods in the Nine Realms.  

From the beginning, we’ve built her combat to maximize lethality, power, and fluidity. 

Building upon the strengths of the modern God of War combat system while injecting some old school, classic DNA of the Greek era — Laufey will feel fresh, yet familiar to fans of the series. 

By allowing Faye to move easily between ground and air without halting the action, we’ve refined a hyper-responsiveness to her combat that we can’t wait for players to experience when they get their hands on the controller for the first time. 

Her increased mobility adds a ton of offensive and defensive tools to turn battles against even the fiercest gods to her favor. 

We’ve given you a taste of what Faye’s gameplay will look like at the start, and that’s just scratching the surface. There’s so much more we can’t wait to share further down the road — and plenty we’ll leave for fans to discover on their own!  

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Legendary sword for a legendary warrior 

As the previous owner of the Leviathan Axe, Faye is no stranger to legendary weapons. Upon her arrival in the Everywhen, she earns the trust of the sword’s guardian Rue enough to use the blade in their fight to escape imprisonment. 

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Wielded in Faye’s expert hand, its full potential is unleashed. 

Speed, control, and relentlessness define the tempo of Faye’s combat. Building and maintaining momentum from one attack to the next, across the ground or into the sky, she creates a relentless onslaught against her foes.

Golden Hand of the Jötnar 

The Giants of Jötunheim had access to powerful magic, so much so that even Odin viewed them as one of the greatest threats to his rule over the Nine Realms. 

As the Golden Hand of the Jötnar, the most powerful protector of the Giants — Faye wielded fearsome powers, including the ability to manipulate souls. 

After arriving in the afterlife of the gods, a place steeped in the oldest of magic, Faye’s own soul related abilities are greatly amplified. 

In the Everywhen, Faye can strike her golden palm at a foe with such force it detaches their soul from their body. From there, Faye can attack the soul directly, knock it into other enemies, and more — opening up combos and creative uses that we hope players will have a lot of fun mastering. 

Back for more! 

As we get closer to release, we’ll be back to share more details about the afterlife of the gods. 

On behalf of everyone at Santa Monica Studio and all our partners working on God of War Laufey, thank you so much for watching the announcement video. We appreciate all the support fans have shown this series over the last two decades and hope you enjoy what we’ve got coming next! 

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Wishlist today 

God of War Laufey is available for wishlisting today on the PlayStation Store.

Coming soon to PlayStation 5!

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Until Dawn 2 is a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and true to form, a modern horror experience packed with intrigue, emotion, twists, and the kind of choices that will keep you up at night. Your decisions still shape the story: who falls victim, and who survives Until Dawn…

Brand new story

Our cast this time is a crew of ghost hunters, the faces behind the wildly popular paranormal channel, Dead True.. Only, well… they’ve never actually seen anything supernatural. The scares they are known for are, let’s say, a little staged. But all that changes when for the very first time, they come face-to-face with real horrors and must start living up to their reputation to survive until dawn.

Having just signed a deal with a big TV network, the crew gets shipped off to an abandoned tropical island for their first fully funded episode.  At first, it’s all sun, sand, secrets… plus some very not-safe-for-the-workplace drama as their complicated relationships bubble to the surface. 

Of course, there’s more to this beautiful island than meets the eye.  Beneath this blissful exterior, hide dreadful and heartbreaking secrets – centuries old and hungry for vengeance… and our crew have landed right in the middle of it.

Chasing likes might have brought them here, but survival quickly becomes the only metric that counts. Will you help them escape to tell the world their story, or will they become just another haunted legend, claimed by the island?

Choice and consequence

Would it even be an Until Dawn game without gut-wrenching decisions? Will you risk injury to save a cute baby boar from a gnarly bear trap? Keep a scandalous affair going, even if it could blow up the group? Push someone to their breaking point, all for the sake of content that your intimidating boss says you need to get?

This time, how you manage relationships within the crew matters more than ever, with some branches based on where things stand between characters. It’s not just the huge moments, even small character moments can set off a Butterfly Effect, sending your story spinning off towards unforeseen consequences… 

Stay tuned for more

Here at Firesprite, we took the reins on Until Dawn 2 as our first release since Horizon: Call of the Mountain, where we collaborated with our friends at Guerrilla Games. Like many of you, a bunch of us on the team are massive fans of the original Until Dawn, so getting to build the sequel has been a dream come true.  Part of our mission from day one has been honoring that core DNA: character drama, tough choices, and those unforgettable horror moments that made the first game so special.

In the coming months, we’ll be rolling out more story details, diving into Until Dawn 2’s gameplay, and of course, introducing our new cast. Amongst the characters in today’s reveal you’ll have spotted the return of the enigmatic Dr Hill, played once again by the fantastic Peter Stormare. We’ve still got plenty more to share leading up to the launch of Until Dawn 2 in 2027.

Thanks for reading!