Sony’s recent State of Play livestream provided viewers with a glimpse of the latest games coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR 2. From indies to major upcoming titles, the event showcased a range of exciting announcements. Here’s a recap of the game reveals, release dates, and other highlights from the event.
One of the highly anticipated announcements was the release date for the next chapter in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 remake project. The game, titled Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is set to launch on February 29, 2024. Players will embark on a new adventure with Cloud, Tifa, and the rest of the crew.
Insomniac Games also treated fans to a preview of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The game offers an expanded New York City, now including Brooklyn and Queens, and introduces a variety of new Spidey suits for players to try on.
Capcom revealed that the remake of Resident Evil 4 would receive the original game’s Separate Ways add-on on September 21. Players can also look forward to an update to the Mercenaries mode, featuring playable characters Ada Wong and Albert Wesker. Additionally, the game will support the upcoming PlayStation VR2.
Bandai Namco’s Tales of Arise is getting an expansion titled Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn, set to release on November 9. This expansion will offer new content and adventures for players to enjoy.
Arrowhead Game Studio unveiled more gameplay footage from Helldivers 2, including a formidable enemy known as the Bile Titan. The game is scheduled for release on February 8, 2024, on PS5 and Steam.
Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment introduced Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a video game set on the world of Pandora. Players will assume the role of a Na’vi raised by the RDA and explore the Western Frontier, a new continent in the Avatar universe. The game is slated for release in 2024.
Baby Steps, a walking simulator from the creators of QWOP and Ape Out, showcased additional gameplay footage during the State of Play event. The game features grappling hook support but revolves around a character with limited walking abilities. Baby Steps will be published by Devolver Digital in 2024.
Honkai Star Rail, a stylish role-playing game from Hoyoverse, is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 on October 11. The game is currently available on Android, iOS, and Windows PC.
Square Enix’s Foamstars, a vibrant shooting game reminiscent of Splatoon, will have a playable open beta for PlayStation 5 players in North America from September 29 to October 1.
Lastly, Sony announced new colors for the PlayStation 5 and DualSense controllers. The Deep Earth Collection will introduce Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver options.
These exciting game announcements and highlights from Sony’s State of Play event have left PlayStation fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of these upcoming titles.
Definitions:
– State of Play: A livestream event hosted by PlayStation to showcase new games and updates.
– PlayStation VR2: The second generation of Sony’s virtual reality headset for the PlayStation.
– DLC: Downloadable content that provides additional content or features to a video game.
– Expansion: Additional content released for a game that expands upon the original experience.
– Beta: A testing phase where players can try out a game before its official release.
– DualSense: Sony’s wireless controller for the PlayStation 5, featuring advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Sources:
– PlayStation State of Play event.