PlayStation State Of Play (Full Recap) | 09.24.24
Hot off the heels of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection announcement, players received a detailed look at over twenty titles during the latest State of Play presentation. The 40 minute broadcast aired on September 24th, 2024 and we’ve compiled every single trailer together for this recap.
PlayStation State of Play – Full Presentation
Astro Bot – Speedrun And Special Bots Add-On
The runaway smash hit Astro Bot is getting a batch of DLC at no additional cost which includes speedrun levels and ten more Special Bots to rescue. Helldivers II and Stellar Blade are the latest PlayStation properties joining the game – obtainable by beating cheeky birds in various races. Online leaderboards will also be part of the update which drops later this fall; exact release window is unknown.
Astro Bot is available now exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles.
The Midnight Walk
The folks at MoonHood unveiled The Midnight Walk – a dark fantasy adventure made entirely of clay and handcrafted precision. Players take control of The Burnt One and traverse the nightmarish highway known as the Midnight Walk in search of their life purpose. There are five fire-based tales with ghoulish enemies and fantastical companions along the way – each asset was sculpted prior to being scanned into the computer. Players can find insight on the PlayStation Blog including behind-the-scenes photos courtesy of Olov Redmalm, Co-Creator & Director, Moonhood and the development team.
The Midnight Walk launches Spring 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, and Windows PC.
Hell is Us
You’ll find no help in Hell is Us – a third-person action-adventure game from Rogue Factor which has decidedly thrown away modern features like detailed maps and quest markers. The rational being that developers instead want players to rely solely on their own observations, reasoning, and intuition rather than having their hand held throughout the entire duration of the game’s narrative.
We call this concept “Player-Plattering”, as it is the opposite of “Silver-Plattering”. It represents our deliberate choice not to serve everything to the player on a silver platter with ready-made directions and answers. Instead, we want the player to regain full control of their adventure by exploring, discovering, and deciding for themselves.
Jonathan Jacques-Belletete, Executive Creative Director and Art Director, Rogue Factor
The developers are aiming to create an experience that is deeply immersive. Exploring the world is crucial to succeeding with puzzle solutions not being so obvious. The world is a complex universe with themes of civil war, human violence, and brutality – coupled with human emotions and family.
Hell is Us launches in 2025 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Metro Awakening
Metro Awakening is a standalone narrative and prequel to Metro 2033 where players take the role of Serder as he searches a post-apocalyptic world for his missing wife. Iconic staples of the franchise have been translated to work with PlayStation VR2 hardware including the gasmask and wristwatch which play a significant role in the stealth and survival aspects of the game. Metro Awakening uses the 4K HDR display to exemplify contrasting ideas of light and dark (hope and despair) with each encounter.
Metro Awakening launches on November 7th, 2024 for PlayStation 5 consoles – VR2 hardware required.
ArcheAge Chronicles
ArcheAge Chronicles (formerly ArcheAge 2) features large-scale raids and co-operative gameplay with players becoming embroiled in a web of intrigue surrounding the “night sky tragedy” event – decimated the world. Adventure with friends and players worldwide to establish communities and customize homesteads to showcase personal achievements and creativity. ArcheAge Chronicles includes a refined combat system to unleash fierce combos, elemental attacks, and group battles with ten players or more. Encounters are designed to be challenging and memorable – formidable raid bosses.
ArcheAge Chronicles launches in 2025 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Palworld
The controversial Palworld has arrived on PlayStation 5 which sees players capturing monsters to battle rival factions whilst building up their own settlement. There are over 100 different “Pals” to befriend with some able to carry firearms – internet dubbed it “Pokémon with Guns” which caught the attention of Nintendo almost immediately. Pocketpair – developers of Palworld – are in the middle of a legal dispute over some aspects of the game including capturing monsters in balls; fans were quick to point out that quite a few Pals were strikingly similar to already established Pokémon characters.
Palworld is available now for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Lunar Remastered Collection
Beloved JRPG duo Lunar: Silver Star Story and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue are coming to modern consoles as Lunar Remastered Collection with updated graphics and sound. A variety of quality-of-life enhancements include widescreen support, HD animated cutscenes, and English voice acting. Players can toggle between classic or refreshed graphics and speed up battles at their leisure. Both Lunar games will be available in Enlish, Japanese, French, and German – the latter two being the first time in history.
Lunar Remastered Collection launches in Spring 2025 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles DLC
Cowabunga! Radical Reptiles DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge introduces two new characters to the game – Mona Lisa and Mondo Gecko – with developers noting this subsequently serves as the final piece of content for the game; closing this chapter on the highest of notes.
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles is available now for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Sonic X Shadow Generations – Sonic 3 Movie Pack
Keanu Reeves (John Wick) is voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and his portrayal carries over to Sonic X Shadow Generations with the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack – groundbreaking content which features levels inspired by the upcoming film. It drops ahead of the theatrical release date of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on December 12th, 2024 and is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition of Sonic X Shadow Generations – players can pre-order the game from participating retailers.
Sonic X Shadow Generations launches on October 25nd, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension comes from Hironobu Sakaguchi – creator of Final Fantasy – and legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu whose work includes the Final Fantasy series. The game features turn-based battles utilizing a wealth of strategic combat as players explore a multi-dimensional universe set against a backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas. FANTASIAN Neo Dimension will release with both English and Japanese voice overs along with an additional difficulty setting.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension launches on December 5th, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Formally titled Dreadwolf – Dragon Age: The Veilguard see players returning to the vibrant land of Thedas with a new cohort of companions including fan-favourite Varric and his beloved Bianca in hand to combat a pair of corrupt ancient gods hellbent on destroying the world. Being a staple of the franchise, players will learn everything about their companions deep backstories and histories through meaningful conversation which could potentially end in romantic scenarios if explored.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches on October 31st, 2024 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Alan Wake 2 – Lake House Expansion
The latest expansion for Alan Wake II titled The Lake House features a mysterious facility situated on the shores of Cauldron Lake where an independent government organization conducts research…
Alan Wake II is available now for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Hitman: World of Assassination
Immersive yourself in the world of HITMAN like never before with PlayStation VR2 literally thrusting players into the role of Agent 47 with 21 locations, full dual wielding, and intuitive gestures.
Hitman: World of Assassination launches December 2024 exclusively for PlayStation 5 – VR2 hardware required.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic with updated graphics for modern audiences while preserving the integrity of the games – a complete set of assets and source code were provided by Crystal Dynamics to achieve this goal. Players can optionally toggle between classic and modern art styles without suffering any performance related issues.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launches on December 10th, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Fear the Spotlight
Fear the Spotlight is an homage to the classic era of PlayStation with vintage graphics reminiscent of horror games like Silent Hill where your imagination runs wild. Players conduct a séance with Vivian and Amy inside their school – Sunnyside High – which is the site of a horrific tragedy involving a fire. Amy goes missing and Vivian must venture through the school and solve atmospheric puzzles along the way in order to rescue her friend. Filters can be customized to optimize the overall experience.
Fear the Spotlight launches on October 22nd, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Towers of Aghasba
Towers of Aghasba is the premiere project from Dreamlit – players take the role of a junior architect tasked with aiding the Shimu Tribe in rebuilding their once thriving society. Establishing villages is vital and each biome allows for more advanced structures to be constructed with Colossal Seeds able to produce native flora and fauna necessary for gathering additional resources – maintaining harmonious balance between growing and harvesting ensures your society is capable of surviving. Experiences differ amongst players based on their building locations and settlement configurations – three friends can visit your island paradise to explore and trade exotic goods from their own settlements.
Towers of Aghasba launches Early Access November 2024 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Fortnite DualSense Controller
The latest limited edition DualSense Controller features a playful Fortnite motif with franchise staples Fishstick and Peely prominently displayed on the handles. Canadian pricing is $109.99 CAD with players able to pre-order today from participating retailers while supplies last – all aboard the Battle Bus!
Fortnite DualSense Controller launches on November 7th, 2024 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins is being developed by Omega Force and sees the franchise returning to its hack and slash roots. Players will engage in 1 vs. 1000 sequences with non-stop action on the battlefield which veteran players come to expect while being approachable for newcomers. Omega Force has utilized the PlayStation 5 hardware to create a Warrior-like Battlefield system to challenge players with massive armies. Dynasty Warriors: Origins features a nameless protagonist this time around.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins launches on January 17th, 2025 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds transports players to the Forbidden Lands – a vast “living world” teeming with brooding monsters and dynamic environments. Players will navigate through different ecosystems that sport unique features including swaying grasslands and twisting rock formations; monsters adapt to weather patterns as does the landscape – making it really feel alive. Riding a Seikret will make the hunt a lot easier as they possess a strong sense of smell. Players will be able to wield fourteen weapon types: Great Sword, Hammer, Sword & Shield, Dual Blades, Heavy Bowgun, and more!
Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28th, 2025 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Based on the widely popular PlayStation exclusive franchise – LEGO Horizon Adventures transforms beloved Aloy and her friends into bricktastic versions of themselves. Players can decorate their villages and collect outfits inspired by PlayStation characters including Sackboy, Ratchet, and Rivet – bonuses with the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game. Plenty of charm and family-friendly LEGO humour.
LEGO Horizon Adventures launches on November 14th, 2024 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Experience Aloy’s first adventure on the PlayStation 5 with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered – stunning visual upgrades and over 10 hours of re-recorded conversations. Character models and rendering have been refined to be on par with current generational standards; 4K resolution. Players will also be able to play through The Frozen Wilds DLC which includes additional lands, skills, and weapons.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches on October 31st, 2024 for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Stellar Blade – NieR: Automata DLC
Photo Mode is coming to Stellar Blade which will allow players to capture images and share them on social media – choose their favourite pose, expression, and filters. The official Stellar Blade soundtrack is available to stream on select music services and a collab with Nier: Automata is coming soon.
Stellar Blade is available now exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles.
PlayStation 5 – Chroma Collection
The Chroma Collection introduces three colour options to the PlayStation 5 family:
- Chroma Pearl | Chroma Indigo | Chroma Teal
Players can purchase DualSense Controllers and Console Covers in these new colour configurations.
Pearl and Indigo launch on November 7th, 2024 followed by Teal on January 23rd, 2025 – available from participating retailers. DualSense ($99.99 CAD) and Console Covers ($84.99 CAD) respectively.
PlayStation 5 Pro Console
The power of the PlayStation 5 Pro console was on full display. Players got a closer look at numerous games running on the hardware including Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater – releasing this year.
PlayStation 5 Pro launches on November 7th, 2024 for $959.99 CAD from participating retailers.
Ghost of Yōtei
Ghost of Yōtei is the next installment in the Ghost of Tsushima series which takes place over 300 years after the conclusion of the first game. Players will travel to Ezo (Hokkaido in present day) with Atsu now serving as the protagonist – Sucker Punch built this entry specifically for the PlayStation 5 console whereas Ghost of Tsushima was a PlayStation 4 title which was remastered four years ago. Ghost of Yōtei features massive sightlines and even more believable movement from seeing the wind on grass.
Ghost of Yōtei launches in 2025 exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles.
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