PlayStation State of Play May 2024 Roundup:
Get ready, PlayStation fans! The May State of Play brought a ton of exciting news and announcements for the coming year. Here’s a quick recap of the highlights:
- Concord: Firewalk Studios’ 5v5 multiplayer shooter got a fresh gameplay trailer, showcasing diverse characters and intense action. It’s coming to PC and PS5 on August 23rd, with a beta in July.
- God of War Ragnarok: Sony Santa Monica’s acclaimed action game is making its way to PC on September 19th, packed with the Valhalla DLC and PC-specific features like ultrawide support and high frame rates.
- Dynasty Warriors Origins: Omega Force’s iconic hack-and-slash series returns with a new entry set to arrive next year. Expect massive battles and a focus on the “chaos of the Three Kingdoms.”
- Infinity Nikki: The vibrant open-world RPG from former Zelda director Kentaro Tominaga is getting a beta test in Q3 2024. Explore the world of Miraland, meet adorable creatures, and embark on a dress-up adventure.
- Where Winds Meet: Everstone Studios’ martial arts adventure game is heading to PS5. Take on the role of a swordsman and influence the outcome of conflicts in the Ten Kingdoms Era.
- Ballad of Antara: This brand-new free-to-play dark fantasy RPG from TipsWorks Studio promises “high fidelity” visuals and a unique world split between the normal realm and the mysterious “Para.”
- Skydance’s Behemoth: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners developer brings a new VR experience to PSVR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. Explore the desolate “Forsaken Lands” and uncover dark secrets in October.
- Alien: Rogue Incursion: Survios, known for their VR horror titles, delivers a new single-player action-horror experience set in the Alien universe. Face Xenomorphs on the “inhospitable planet Purdan” this holiday season on PSVR2.
- Marvel Rivals: The superhero team-based PvP shooter is coming to PS5, joining its PC and Mac versions. A closed beta test is happening in July, with more details to come. Showed off new Characters in Venom and Adam Warlock.
- Until Dawn: The PS4 horror classic gets a fresh coat of paint and arrives on PC and PS5 this Fall.
- Path of Exile 2: Grinding Gear Games’ action RPG sequel is entering early access in late 2024. It’s also coming to PS5 with couch co-op support.
- Silent Hill 2 Remake: The highly anticipated remake finally has a release date: October 8th on PC and PS5. Get ready for a terrifying return to the iconic horror town.
- Monster Hunter: Wilds: Capcom shared a new trailer for this gorgeous project, revealing even more of the world and new monsters to hunt.
- Astro Bot: Team Asobi’s beloved robot hero returns in a brand-new game launching exclusively on PS5 on September 6th. Explore over 80 levels across six galaxies, collect music, and encounter familiar PlayStation characters.
This is just a taste of what’s coming for PlayStation players in the near future. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting announcements!