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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/gran-turismo-7-update-1-34-adds-3-new-cars-engine-swap-extra-cafe-menus-and-more/',
                'Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.34 adds 3 new cars, Engine Swap, extra Cafe Menus and more',
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<p class="">Gran Turismo players! The 1.34 update for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today May 24 at 10pm PST* / March 25 at 6am BST / 2pm JST.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Introduction of 3 new cars</h2>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67</h3>
<p class=""><em>An iconic high-performance coupe of Alfa Romeo in the 1960’s.</em></p>
<p class="">The first-generation Giulia series sold from the 1960’s to the 1970’s was a huge hit for Alfa Romeo. The Giulia only came in a 4 door initially when it was released in 1962, but a coupe version was soon added to the line up in 1963. This first coupe was called the Sprint GT. It was designed by the young Giorgetto Giugiaro, who was with Carrozzeria Bertone at the time. Having a form consisting of smooth lines and soft curves, and a characteristic edge at the front, it has retained a lot of fans over the years. The car is powered by a 1.6L DOHC inline-4. Producing 104.5 BHP and 14.2 kgfm torque, it propelled the light 950 kg body up to 111.8 mph. The Giulia Sprint GT became extremely popular as a high-performance coupe, for its compact lightweight body providing great handling, together with its sportscar engine. It became a long running model with many names and detail variants, being produced up until 1977.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Greening Auto Company Maverick</h3>
<p class=""><em>A marvelous hot rod with 1,200 BHP tucked into a nostalgic body.</em></p>
<p class="">The SEMA show is hosted every year in November in Las Vegas of the United States. At this world’s biggest festival of custom cars, Gran Turismo selected cars for the ‘SEMA GT Awards’; and the winner of the 2018 ‘Best of Show’ was this 1971 Ford Maverick built by the Greening Auto Company (GAC). The Maverick was originally an inexpensive compact coupe built on the Ford Falcon chassis. But GAC has rebuilt this Maverick into a monster hot rod that can still be driven on city streets. On the exterior the dropped ride height and flared fenders will catch your attention first, but the biggest highlight is under the hood. The engine contained within is Ford’s famous 7 litre Windsor V8 small block. Combined with not one but two turbochargers, it is said to produce up to 1,200 BHP. But it’s not just an uncontrollable bucking horse, switching the control logic of the engine will allow you to cruise leisurely through town. In the spring of 2019, this Maverick took on a top speed challenge, setting a record of 202.748 mph (approximately 202.6 mph). This is a rare model where nostalgia and cutting-edge technology meet.</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nissan GT-R NISMO (R32) ’90</h3>
<p class=""><em>A homologation model with 500 cars produced for Group A racing.</em></p>
<p class="">Armed with the RB26DETT engine with displacement meeting Group A specifications, a 4-wheel drive system to waste no power transfer to the road, and a 4WS system to extend the ability of the chassis, the BNR32 Skyline GT-R was a model that was born to win touring car races. The proof of this is the GT-R NISMO that appeared in its second year of production, a Group A homologation model with a limited production of 500 cars. Compared to the standard GT-R, the GT-R NISMO is equipped with fins above the front grille that increases airflow into the engine room for cooling, as well as air inlet openings in the front bumper. To improve aerodynamic characteristics, the rear end of the side sills is given protectors that rectify air flow around the rear tires. A small rear spoiler has been added, and the turbos were changed from ceramic to metal. The exhaust manifold was specially redesigned for this car, and to reduce weight the A/C, audio system, and rear wipers have been omitted, making the car 30 kg lighter than the base model. The GT-R NISMO won the top touring car class in Japan, as well as many other famous endurance races in Europe and in Australia. As a result, it is well known for wreaking havoc in Group A races all over the world.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Engine Swap in GT Auto</h2>
<p class="">It is now possible to perform an ‘Engine Swap’ from the ‘Car Maintenance &amp; Service’ menu at GT Auto (Collector Level 50). On applicable vehicles, this service allows users to purchase and equip new engines from different cars.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tuning Shop – Ultimate category added</h2>
<p class="">The ‘Ultimate’ tab has been added to the Tuning Shop categories. This will become available at Collector Level 50. The ‘Ultimate’ category adds even more tuning options as well as a number of rare parts.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">GT Café Extra Menus</h2>
<p class="">The following two Extra Menus have been added:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Extra Menu No. 22: ‘SEMA Gran Turismo Award’ (Collector Level 37 and above)</li><li>Extra Menu No. 23: ‘Group A’ (Collector Level 33 and above)</li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Two New Scapes</h2>
<p class="">‘National Stadium’ and ‘The Lake District’ have been added to the featured section.</p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/',
                'Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year',
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<p class="has-default-font">Hello, future Helldivers! I’m Katherine, social media and community manager from Arrowhead Game Studios, and I’m so excited to tell the world about Helldivers 2– our new cooperative shooter that packs in frantic, third-person action against massive enemy mobs. Arrowhead has been quietly, but furiously working on a sequel to our much-loved title Helldivers. Our vision for the next installment always needed to be bigger, better and more hellish! What you see in our first trailer will, we hope, excite you and blow your minds! Along with the trailer, we wanted to give you some details of what you can expect, so let’s get you prepped for the fight.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Fight for Super Earth</strong></h2>
<p class="">Freedom. Peace. Managed Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. These are under attack from deadly alien civilizations, conspiring to destroy the Super Earth and its values.</p>
<p class="">You’ll step into the boots of an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest, and most explosive tools in the galaxy. Team up with up to four friends and wreak havoc on the alien scourge that threatens the safety of your home, Super Earth.</p>
<p class="">The Helldivers must take on the role of galactic peacekeepers in this Galactic War and protect their home planet, spread the message of Democracy, and liberate the hostiles by force.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>Overpowered weapons and overwhelming foes</strong></h2>
<p class="">We don’t send our Helldivers planet side without proper back up, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only will you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play.</p>
<p class="">In the heat of the battle and your squad needs to take out a massive onslaught of Terminids in one go? You can have an Eagle drop a 500KG bomb,leaving behind only liberated bug corpses. Need to lay down a defensive perimeter? You can call for the Anti-Personnel Mine Deployer to layer the battlefield with deadly mines.</p>
<p class="">Players can decide how to take down each enemy surge using a multitude of offensive and defensive tools. As you complete missions, you’ll be able to upgrade your ship and build an even more impressive arsenal. Everything from shield generators to turrets to large-scale airstrikes can be used to give your team the upper hand.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><strong>You’ve got back up</strong></h2>
<p class="">They say everything is better with friends. Especially when it comes to raining destruction down on the enemies of Liberty. True to our co-op roots at Arrowhead, we’ve made sure Helldivers 2has our best cooperative* gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission, and complete objectives together.</p>
<p class="">But for maximum challenge and collaboration, friendly fire is <em>always </em>on. Communicate with your squad mates and make sure those stray bullets and mines take down the real adversaries. Remember that you will return home celebrated as heroes, whether you’re dead or alive.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A message from our glorious leader</strong></h2>
<p class="">We can’t wait to see what kind of mayhem you’ll unleash on democracy’s foes. Before I leave you though, our Creative Director and Glorious Leader of the Arrowhead Revolution, Johan Pilestedt wanted to share his thoughts:</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Greetings, cannon fodder. I’m Johan, Creative Director of Helldivers 2, and I’m ecstatic to finally reveal the project we’ve devoted ourselves to over the past few years. Our team’s achievements in this time have been a source of immense pride. Whether you’re a seasoned player of the original game or a newcomer to the Helldivers universe, I can’t wait for you to dive into our tongue-in-cheek portrayal of a totalitarian regime.</p><p>“Brace yourselves for adrenaline-fueled moments, intense action, and a bond that forms when you rely on your team to complete missions or comically fail due to the reckless handling of over-the-top firepower. Most importantly, we hope that the laughter we share in the studio while playing the game will resonate with you as you enjoy this crazy universe.</p><p>“See you in Hell, divers!”</p><cite>– Johan Pilestedt, CEO and Game Director, Arrowhead Games Studios</cite></blockquote>
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<p class=""><a></a>Helldivers 2 launches on PS5 and PC this year.</p>
<p class="has-default-font has-small-font-size"><em>*<em>Internet connection required. Paid PS Plus subscription required to play on PS5; fees recur until cancelled. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms</em></em></p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/take-your-first-look-at-ghostrunner-2-coming-to-ps5-this-year/',
                'Take your first look at Ghostrunner 2, coming to PS5 this year',
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<p class="">Jack’s back! Ghostrunner 2 has been officially revealed during today’s PlayStation Showcase. The sequel has been shrouded in secrecy until now, but we have some exciting details to share with you that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping.</p>
<p class="">Watch the Ghostrunner 2 announce trailer now.</p>
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<p class="">Ghostrunner 2 explores the world of Ghostrunner, with the player visiting more places, not only Dharma Tower. The game’s story takes place one year after the events of the first game. The people of Dharma Tower are rebuilding, commerce begins to flow, and there is hope for the future. However, with the Keymaster dead, a power vacuum develops with deadlier enemies looking to conquer Dharma tower.</p>
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<p class="">Ghostrunner 2 offers everything you loved about the original, but with even more exciting features. While the first game certainly had some challenging bosses, the sequel takes it to the next level. Get ready to face off against some of the toughest opponents you’ve ever encountered in a video game.</p>
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<p class="">The new dialog system allows diving deeper into the lore and plot of GR2. Jack can interact with NPCs that are his friends from the Climbers faction. Plus, there is now a central HQ base of operations where Jack can take a break from missions.</p>
<p class="">With enhanced gameplay mechanics, more levels to explore, and epic boss fights, Ghostrunner 2 promises to be an exciting and thrilling adventure. With the new skills and powerful Ultimate abilities, players can be more creative during encounters and make the most demanding encounters more accessible. For instance, players can now defend against projectiles and attacks using the block feature, with each attack having its own cost in stamina. Additionally, there are new skills, such as Shadow, which allows Jack to trick enemies by leaving his copy on the casting spot and entering cloak mode.</p>
<p class="">Level design is more versatile, and most of the arenas have multiple ways that can be played. There are many new enemy types, some of the old ones are also redone to fit the new gameplay better, giving players more freedom in choosing how to defeat the most challenging foes. </p>
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<p class="">Cybervoids sections offer more freedom and fun, as movement is non-limited as it was in Ghostrunner, and there are sometimes combat sections to provide a good intermission from regular levels.</p>
<p class="">One of the most exciting new features of Ghostrunner 2 is the addition of the motorbike. Some levels that feature the motorbike are far more complex and open world than typical Ghostrunner levels. This means that you’ll have to use your wits and your skills to navigate through these levels, and you’ll have to always be on your toes.</p>
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<p class="">The game progression system has been overhauled, allowing players to experiment in various ways. The interactive environment also includes exploding barrels, destructible walls, and more, which can be used by the player. The game now offers more ways to play, not just the campaign. This means that you can climb on the leaderboards and compete against your friends in new and exciting ways.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Join the community on social to stay up to date on all things Ghostrunner and participate in our community activities. Ghostrunner 2 is set to launch in 2023 on PlayStation 5.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="">Hey everyone, I’m Matt Nava, creative director of Giant Squid. You may know our previous games Abzû and The Pathless. Today I have the pleasure of introducing our brand-new game: Sword of the Sea.</p>
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<p class="">Sword of the Sea is our most ambitious game to date. Taking place in an abandoned realm where the terrain flows in constant waves, Sword of the Sea features a brand-new movement mechanic: the Hoversword. The Hoversword controls like a snowboard, skateboard, and hoverboard all in one. Build momentum to achieve great speeds and catch big air as you explore skatepark-like ruins, lost in the tides of the Necropolis of the Gods. The Hoversword embodies the feel of snowboarding and skating games, but in an entirely new context of adventure.</p>
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<p class="">You are the Wraith – resurrected in a desolate world and tasked with restoring life to it as you explore submerged ruins and the vibrant, varied cultures within. Surf through sinking tombs, mysterious shipwrecks, and petrified battlefields – and bring giant shoals of fish and creatures back in the process. But beware- this land is also home to massive leviathans that will stand in your way.</p>
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<p class="">Our incredible team of artists has been hard at work bringing this unique and captivating world to life–from architecture and color to lighting, landscapes and music: be prepared to immerse yourself in a world unlike any you’ve experienced before.</p>
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<p class="">Combining the speed and flow of skating games with the emotional core and exploration you expect from a Giant Squid title, Sword of the Sea will be equal parts meditative, exhilarating, and introspective.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Sword of the Sea will be releasing on PS5–stay tuned for updates and release dates.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">Have you ever wondered what it would be like to raise a wild animal? In Neva, not only will you find out firsthand just how troublesome a teenage wolf can be, but you’ll learn to depend on one another in more ways than one.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Neva is our own newborn baby, a love song dedicated to our children, our parents, and our planet. It tells the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">So, where did Neva come from? After finishing Gris, we enjoyed a long period of tranquility and reflection. Conrad had just welcomed his son into the world and dedicated all of his time to raising him. During this time, we began to really digest what was happening in the world around us; climate change, social unrest, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. All of this created an idea for the setting of Neva.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">We decided to focus our efforts on creating a game about the relationship we have with our children and parents, and how we emotionally relate to them in often complicated contexts. We were interested in exploring how these relationships change over time. At the beginning, children need protection and education, but as teenagers, they can become rebellious and challenge authority figures. As they grow into adulthood, they become more responsible and begin to think about living their own lives, which their parents need to accept. To represent this relationship, we needed two characters to show how at least one of them is growing.</p>
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<p class="">To provide the right backdrop to our story, we looked to the environmental problems the Earth is facing due to human interference. This will lead to the destruction of many ecosystems, causing animals and even humans to lose their homes, so we wanted to imagine how a scenario like this would affect our characters.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">We hope that fans of Gris will enjoy Neva for many of the same reasons they loved our first game, but also for the new mechanics that we’re introducing. Neva is an evocative adventure for all players that blends action with handcrafted cinematic moments, and collaboration between both characters is key to the experience.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Players will face platforming, puzzles and combat challenges while dealing with monstrous enemies. As ever, we also wanted to craft a polished experience with minimal UI, delicate art, high quality traditional animation and an elegant music score. We think we’ve achieved that, and we can’t wait for players to experience it for themselves!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">Greetings! My name is Kosuke Okatani, the producer of Foamstars, an upcoming 4v4 party shooter for PS5 and PS4 where players will battle it out with foam. Now, I’m sure that many of you are wondering how “foam” and “shooting” works in this game. Allow me to direct your attention to the Foamstars Announcement Trailer revealed today*.</p>
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<p class="">As demonstrated in the Announcement Trailer, Foamstars focuses on delivering a fresh new take on the shooter genre, all based around the concept of “engaging in energetic foam battles that anyone can pick up and play.”</p>
<p class="">The team is currently hard at work on the development getting ready to let the foam begin!</p>
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<p class="">Foam isn’t used for just attacking; shoot foam on the ground and it will build up, altering the terrain. A key feature of this title is that the uses of foam are creative and versatile. For instance, players can build up foam fortresses and shoot enemies from the top, surf on suds to traverse the battlefield, or even use foam to defend from enemy attacks.</p>
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<p class="">That’s all for now, but we’ve got a lot more information to share with you in the future.</p>
<p class="has-default-font"><em>*All gameplay shown is development footage and subject to change.</em></p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey',
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<p class="">It all started with an indie game that I made myself with RPG Maker back in 2010. It was named Rainblood: Town of Death. The process of making it was an escape from the difficulties and frustrations life threw at me when I was studying architecture, first in Beijing, then in New Haven. </p>
<p class="">Then I returned to China and founded S-Game to make more games. Rainblood grew into a whole franchise and picked up a new name: Phantom Blade. Most of these games were for smartphones and never released outside of China. Still, we’ve managed to build a fan base of over 20 million. </p>
<p class="">Now is the time to make the game that we always wanted to make, and present it to the world as a new PlayStation 5 game.</p>
<p class="">Allow me to introduce Phantom Blade Zero, the spiritual rebirth of the original Rainblood. It’s massively larger and richer, changing engine from RPG maker to Unreal Engine 5, but has never changed in its core.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kungfupunk</h2>
<p class="">Phantom World, the universe that the game is set in, is a universe where many kinds of powers converge. You’ll find Chinese Kungfu, intricate machines reminiscent of steampunk, arts of the occult, and intriguing stuff that doesn’t quite fit into any of these categories. </p>
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<p class="">In Phantom Blade Zero, you’re Soul, an elite assassin serving an elusive but powerful organization known simply as “The Order”. He was framed for the murder of The Order’s patriarch and gravely injured in the manhunt that ensued. A mystic healer managed to save him from death, but makeshift cure only lasts for 66 days. He must find out the mastermind behind it all before his time runs out, against powerful foes and inhuman monstrosities.</p>
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<p class="">From Louis Cha’s Wuxia stories to Bruce Lee’s movies, and Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Donnie Yen in John Wick: Chapter 4, Kungfu in pop culture is constantly evolving, but always awesome! With Phantom Blade Zero, we are adding a new twist to the formula, a heavy dose of punk spirit, alongside with stylish visuals. We call this overall art direction “Kungfupunk”.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Worldbuilding</h2>
<p class="">Phantom Blade Zero unfolds in a semi-open world. We are aware that “open world” is the buzz word in these days, but with limited resources, we would rather present you multiple maps of reasonable size, and handcrafted and populated with diverse activities, instead of one huge continuity full of repurposed/reused assets.</p>
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<p class="">The dark/bleak visual style that you’ll see a lot in the game is a deliberate decision. A bleak world makes characters with hearts of gold really stand out. Plus, it serves as a reminder to never let your guard down. There are plenty of powerful beings that want to see you dead. They’re challenging but abundantly rewarding, in the form of weapons, armor, artifacts, skills, among other ways to customize or progress your character.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Authentic Kungfu moves</h2>
<p class="">We are huge fans of the hack and slash genre. Stellar titles like Devil May Cry or Ninja Gaiden are insanely exhilarating with their huge arsenal of moves and lightning-fast pace. However, they are not for everyone. What’s more popular today is “strategic action game”, such as Soulslikes and Monster Hunter. They choose to slow things down a notch or two, giving players more time for strategic thinking. But that approach doesn’t convey the kind of action fest we have in mind, namely, the sleek, breathtaking moves in Kungfu movies back in the 1990s.</p>
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<p class="">Lucky for us, during the decade making mobile games, we learned to simplify things in favor of touchscreens, giving players a way to execute elaborate chains of moves with a minimum amount of button-mashing. As it turns out, with some tweaks, this mechanism works just as well on controllers.</p>
<p class="">And we’re honored to have Mr. Kenji Tanigaki as our action director. Kenji-san is responsible for many mesmerizing fighting scenes in classic Kungfu movies. In fact, many of our ideas are inspired by his early works. In Phantom Blade Zero, his role is to demonstrate each designed move, which is then captured with a camera matrix, for the reference of our animation artists. You’re reading it right. Combat moves in Phantom Blade Zero have to be made with handcrafted animation, because motion capturing can’t do it justice.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">This is as much as we can disclose at this stage. As we work vigorously on the new PS5 game, there will be more news down the road. </p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="">Hey everyone – I’m Marcus Dawson, CEO of Tuxedo Labs. We are excited to surprise everyone today with the news that Teardown will be coming to PlayStation 5 before the end of 2023!</p>
<p class="has-default-font">For those unfamiliar with Teardown, it’s a voxel-based heist game where you literally tear down walls and obstacles in the environment to create shortcuts and complete objectives. We have spent years building and perfecting our custom voxel engine, which allows us to support typically complex things like raytracing and physics-based destruction. With our custom engine comes extensive input data for the DualSense wireless controller, enabling unique haptics throughout the game. For instance, smashing your sledgehammer into glass, wood, concrete or metal will all feel distinctly different.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Teardown starts with a 40-mission main campaign, split into two parts, where you play as the owner of Löckelle Teardown Services. Things haven’t been going too well for your business, so you have started to accept work from some people that may be best described as “shady.” Before you know it, you’ll find yourself demolishing buildings, stealing safes, and committing insurance fraud.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">As your business ventures escalate, you’ll unlock a vast arsenal of tools to help plan around, react to, and destroy whatever you experience in each level. Some of these tools are great for destruction – from your basic Sledgehammer, which helps you knock down simple walls and doors, to a set of firearms, which break through tougher materials in cases requiring more precision demolition, all the way to a suite of explosives, which enable you to level entire buildings.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">But half of running a successful business is planning and reacting – for which you’ll find several items in your tool set. A simple Spraycan might be the most useful tool in your arsenal as you paint an optimal path to each objective. You can lay down Planks to cross gaps or reach new heights. And in the event your demolition gets out of hand and everything starts burning down around you, the Extinguisher might save your life – or at least let you finish out your work before the police take notice.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">A huge part of the world that we have built in Teardown revolves around vehicles. While there are a bunch of cars scattered about that can help you traverse each level, there are also vehicles that further enable you to move and demolish the environment in creative ways, including Excavators, Front Loaders, Snow Ploughs, Mobile Cranes, and even some military-grade combat vehicles. You will also find some tools in your kit that add further interactions with these vehicles, like Rocket Boosters and Vehicle Thrusters.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Teardown’s campaign isn’t the only way to play with this suite of tools and vehicles. There is a full Sandbox mode where you can revisit any level, spawn in objects, and destroy things to your heart’s content. There are also Challenges for each level, where you will be tasked with collecting or destroying as much as you can within a time limit.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">We are also including an additional five-mission bonus campaign called “Art Vandals”, where you play as a character tangential to the main campaign. And finally – we are extremely lucky to have a strong modding community active with us on the game. We intend to make the best mods that our community has created easily playable by all PlayStation users right in Teardown’s main menu. We hope to see some creative destruction from everyone later this year!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">Avast Ye Scallywags! I’m Desmond, designer and artist at The Gentlebros and today we’re unveiling the very latest entry into the Cat Quest series – Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean! anchoring on PS5 and PS4 next year.</p>
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<p class="">The whole crew has been busy putting their efforts into taking Cat Quest to the next level, adding ship sailing, an evolved combat system, and a new freely explorable world and story in this latest instalment. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">Why pirates you ask? Because pirates are professional explorers, and we really wanted this world to be fully explorable, on land or sea, so we’ve given you all the best pirate-worthy tools to tackle quests in any order you wish, with the story adapting to your actions! We thought we could really take advantage of the varied environments and create lush biomes from the different forms of land in the archipelago that is the Purribean. We also thought it would be super cute seeing pirate forms of cats, rats (they <em>are</em> cute), and other critters! Like in Cat Quest II, you can adventure solo or with a friend in local co-op.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">A huge part of this Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean is being able to sail the seas to wherever you want in your own pirate ship. We’ve made the ship super responsive and purrfect to control – it can fire cannonballs, do a quick boost and even shoot special elemental shells against enemies! We designed the whole game with the ship in mind, and transitioning from a ship at sea to a cat on land is completely seamless, just sail towards any shore.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">We’ve also added several improvements to make the combat feel extra tight and juicy, including the new weapon swapping mechanic so you can switch weapons on the fly and create claw-some combos with them. Also, because the ship-to-land transition is so snappy you can even start a combo on an enemy on land from your ship’s cannon, then dock and finish the combo with your weapons on land! You may have also noticed a new gun type weapon in the reveal trailer – that would be the blunderpuss. This is just one of many new additions to the weapons, spells and costumes for you to get your paws on, and we can’t wait to show you more of what awaits you in the Purribean. </p>
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<p class="">We’re super happy that we could feature in the show and debut you our catventure to the world. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">Prepare to be whiskered away as Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean docks on PS5 &amp; PS4 in 2024.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
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<p class="has-default-font">Open-world builder games are amazing, aren’t they? We definitely think so, which is why we set out to reimagine the genre. We fantasized about a game where you could shape the towns and the environments you encounter. A game where you don’t just experience pre-designed creations but become a creator yourself. This sowed the seed for our studio’s very first game.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Dreamlit is thrilled to introduce Towers of Aghasba, where players can build vast settlements and grow sprawling ecosystems on their fantasy island. Express your creativity by developing your island in any way you want, while striking a balance between advancing your civilization and maintaining the island’s ecosystem.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">As a young builder returning to your ancestral land of Aghasba, you are tasked with helping your tribe rebuild their lost civilization. However, the desolate island can barely sustain the people of your tribe.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">The gods of Aghasba are wary of the return of humans to the island as well. They fear the destruction of the land that came with the growth of human civilization in the past. To appease the gods, you must learn to strike a balance between rebuilding your civilization and fostering Aghasba ’s mystical ecosystem. Maintaining this balance creates a unique dynamic that sets Towers apart from other building games.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Regrowing Aghasba’s diverse and complex ecosystems will ensure the survival of your tribe, while earning the favor of the gods. Every ecosystem attracts unique flora and fauna that will provide the resources you need to build your settlements and advance your civilization. Watching the dead lands come back to life from your own actions is a sight to behold!</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">To support the return of your tribe to Aghasba, you need to build multiple villages and settlements around the island. Every village offers unique items, tools, and buildings that shape how your tribe develops. Express your creativity by building structures in your settlements that celebrate your people’s history.</p>
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<p class="">Towers of Aghasba also offers a surreal atmosphere and original lore, with its mysterious, expansive world teeming with wonders. As you explore the dynamic, ever-changing island, you will encounter strange beings, brave the treacherous Withered Lands, uncover your tribe’s lost history, and unravel the mysteries of the island from its mountain peaks to the depths beneath its waters.</p>
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<p class="">Whether you’re looking for adventure, creativity, or wonderment, Towers of Aghasba promises to offer a fresh take on the building genre for all players. We are beyond excited to introduce this gorgeous and surreal world to everyone.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">We have plenty more surprises in store for you in the coming months. Be sure to keep a close eye on all our social media channels to stay updated with the latest news and announcements. Towers of Aghasba is set to release on PlayStation 5 in the summer of 2024.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/',
                'Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins',
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<p class="has-default-font">Howdy everyone! I’m Coby West, technical designer at The Glory Society. I’m so excited to have the honor of introducing you to Twigs and the world of Revenant Hill.</p>
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<p class="">The year is 1919. After the barn he was living in burns down, Twigs the cat takes up residence in a wet log near an abandoned graveyard. When the owl from the next hill over starts demanding rent, Twigs must find a way to make ends meet, and things just get more complicated from there.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Grow crops to sell at the secret market or use for your own purposes. Put down roots. Run through the fields and the trees. Watch the seasons pass. Make friends who become neighbors who become family. Also make enemies. That’s unavoidable sometimes. Figure out what the ghosts want. Host increasingly ambitious parties for witches and demons and other things that don’t have proper names. Get tangled up in a world in the midst of violent change. Build a community by accident. Square dance with a possum. Eat mice.</p>
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<p class="">Learn to write. Cobble together some hexes and charms, do dangerous things with your new friends, and jot it all down in your journal. See the world, or at least the stranger parts of it. Meet whatever it is that lives there. Work your way up the ladder towards your dream job of being a fully licensed familiar.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Times are hard, making ends meet is harder, and the world doesn’t stop at the edge of the graveyard. Something big and dark is at work in the towns, the factories, in the forests and hills. At some point, someone is going to have to push back. And they can’t do it alone.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet The Glory Society</h2>
<p class="">In Revenant Hill, you strive to build an egalitarian community. We here at The Glory Society (Glory, for short) we strive to build an egalitarian workplace. We are a co-op, which means the folks who work here also own the company. This means no bosses and yes collaboration.</p>
<p class="">Glory is a small team of both seasoned and fresh game developers. Bethany Hockenberry and Scott Benson work together as writers and narrative designers, and co-created Night in the Woods. Scott also doubles as creative director and Bethany doubles as our researcher. They have two wonderful cats, Sid and Fern.</p>
<p class="">Our art team includes Seyoung Jang and John Wilinski. Seyoung has helped produce many animation projects. When it’s nice out she can be found at a park petting dogs. John is our Lead Animator and Co-Producer and is bringing his experience from the animation industry into this project. On a good day he can be found wrestling with his kitten Suplex.</p>
<p class="">Our engineers are Technical Director Ali Aya and Producer/Gameplay Engineer Kas Ghobadi. Ali has been in the industry for 10 years and has worked on a ton of cool projects including Doom (2016) and Skyrim VR. Kas’s other works include Onto Maizilind Unto Infinity (OMUI), Stereophyta and Oceanarium, which have been featured in international festivals and museums around the world. Ali and Kas both have a menagerie of pets that love to make video call appearances.</p>
<p class="">We met already – I’m Coby West, technical designer and jack-of-all-trades (a real job you can have). In a previous life I worked on Trove, Defiance 2050, and RIFT.  Glory is also working with the talented folks at A Shell in the Pit for our Sound Design, Secret Lab for our dialogue system, and Priscilla Snow for our music. Priscilla has two fantastic cats, Grendel and Guts, who should be more famous. I cannot speak to the pets of A Shell in the Pit or Secret Lab but I’m certain they are high quality as well.</p>
<p class="">Finally, our publisher Finji is handling QA, marketing, biz dev, launch management, and other things nobody wants to hear about but have to happen anyways. They too have loads of pets.</p>
<p class="">The world of Revenant Hill is big and strange and beautiful and complicated. Building a community is too. But it’s worth it. Revenant Hill is currently in development for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">Rise Together.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12',
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<p class="has-default-font">Hey everyone! The Assassin’s Creed team is thrilled to let you know that Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be released October 12, 2023, and that pre-orders are available now. For the 15th anniversary of the brand, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to make a game going back to our roots, in terms of gameplay, visuals and stories – making our players feel nostalgic and excited to experience a new adventure as Basim, while immersing them in the vibrant Golden Age of Baghdad. Check out the new gameplay trailer<strong>.</strong></p>
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<p class="">In this gameplay trailer, you will continue to follow the journey of Basim, one of the most versatile and resourceful Assassins in franchise history. Some new features that can be seen in the gameplay trailer are the Assassin’s Focus, which allows Basim to mark and assassinate several targets in a row. You also will get classic Assassin tools such as throwing knives and smoke bombs. We also have a brand-new parkour ingredient, the Pole Vault. You can see Basim’s singular playstyle in action and the exciting Assassin playground that the city of Baghdad provides to our hero. Staying true to his Hidden Ones training, Basim generally favors quiet movements and a discreet approach to hunt and strike his targets. As part of its Blackbox missions, the game provides various opportunities for Basim to leverage and help him make his way to his targets: which flavor will you choose?</p>
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<p class="">We also wanted you to meet a new member of our inspiring cast of characters, Fuladh. Fuladh is a Rafiq and Eagle-Master to the Hidden Ones. Along with Master Roshan, whose voice guides Basim throughout this trailer, he is another important character in Basim’s journey to becoming a Hidden One. Calm, respectful and direct, Fuladh’s wisdom occasionally intimidates the novices but hides a good sense of humor.</p>
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<p class="">Throughout the trailer you can see a modern take on the iconic features and gameplay elements that have defined the Assassin’s Creed franchise for over 15 years. Many elements from past games are making a return: We have the corner swing, the ability to vault over objects and “elevators” to quickly reach high ground. Can you find all the references to the game that started it all?</p>
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<p class="">Finally, the trailer music provides another taste of the musical tone to expect from Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Brendan Angelides brings more of his unique and modern touch–a delicate balance between authenticity and boldness to honor 9<sup>th</sup>-century Baghdad.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Pre-order available now – get a bonus quest: The Forty Thieves!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed',
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<p class="">Final Fantasy XVI is the all-new mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series, releasing on Thursday June 22.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">The launch trailer for Final Fantasy XVI, “Salvation,” was revealed today as part of the PlayStation Showcase.</p>
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<p class="">With only around a month left until release, this outstanding trailer comes as we eagerly await the game!</p>
<p class="">The story of Final Fantasy XVI takes place in Valisthea, a land studded with Mothercrystals—glittering mountains of crystal that tower over the realms around them, blessing them with aether. People use the aether from the Mothercrystals to fuel the magicks they rely upon in their everyday lives, hailing Valisthea as “a land blessed in the light of the Mothercrystals.” Yet now the aether begins to fade and the lifeless deadlands spread ever further. Such desperate conditions drive the nations towards conflict and strife.</p>
<p class="">In the launch trailer, we see the harsh circumstances faced by the Bearers, those born with the ability to cast magicks at will. And we see the truth that lies behind the Mothercrystals, long supposed to have bestowed blessings upon humanity…</p>
<p class=""><br/>The trailer offers a glimpse of the first steps Clive Rosfield, the protagonist of the game, takes along a path that will see him take up his sword to resist his cruel fate. We also see the turmoil faced and the resolve shown by the Dominants, individuals blessed with the ability to call upon the dread power of the Eikons.</p>
<p class="">As Clive and the Dominants follow what they each consider to be just, how will their ideals clash? What fate lies in store for the land of Valisthea? The curtain is about to rise on their story: we hope you’ll look forward to this tale of those who believe that the legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind’s destiny for long enough.</p>
<p class="">Finally, the trailer includes a wealth of never-before seen information, including ferocious foes and new locations – so please keep your eyes peeled.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">We hope that you’ll enjoy the launch trailer as you look forward to the release of Final Fantasy XVI on June 22.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/',
                'Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster',
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<p class="">During today’s PlayStation Showcase we had an opportunity to bring our community up to speed on Cygames’ upcoming title, Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Finally, the day when fans around the world will be able to play the full game on PS5 and PS4 is coming in winter 2023.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Granblue Fantasy: Relink takes place in the Sky Realm, where myriad islands float in a great blue expanse. The protagonist, joined by a scrappy little dragon named Vyrn and a young girl with mysterious powers named Lyria, sails for Estalucia, a fabled island beyond the end of the skies. Along the way, they meet a colorful cast of characters, adding kings and misfits alike to their ragtag crew.</p>
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<p class="">The events of Relink take place in Zegagrande Skydom. In this corner of the world, islands are guarded by powerful creatures known as primal beasts and winds carry tales of a secretive organization known as the Church of Avia. Through their adventures, the protagonists unveil a web of intrigue reaching far beyond the borders of Zegagrande and engage in a battle for the fate of the Sky Realm itself.</p>
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<p class="">Granblue Fantasy: Relink is an action-RPG where some of the most thrilling combat unfolds during co-op mode, during which up to four players engage in quests and battles together. The game’s newest trailer showcases just one way in which characters with different skills and weapons can synergize. In Relink, every enemy and party formation has its own strengths and weaknesses—the key to victory lies in working out how these pieces fit together.</p>
<p class="">However, that doesn’t mean players will be charging the battlefield alone outside of co-op. In single player mode, the CPU controls the other three members of a party, providing vital support.　</p>
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<p class="">The heart of Granblue Fantasy lies in its characters. Currently, we’ve announced sixteen fighters slated for the Relink roster, each with their own play style and intuitive controls. From a combo-based dual blader to a long-distance gunslinger to a broadsword wielder whose heavy strokes must be timed out perfectly, Relink has something for everyone. Find a character that appeals to you and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory.</p>
<p class="">Below are the roster additions introduced in the newest trailer.</p>
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<h2 class="has-default-font wp-block-heading"><strong>Zeta</strong></h2>
<p class="">Zeta’s fiery personality is matched only by her combat style. Nimble and dynamic, she dances around her foes, devastating them with the magical spear Arvess. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Vaseraga</strong></h2>
<p class="has-default-font">Vaseraga’s massive bulk makes him near impervious to damage. He charges the battlefield like a bull, mowing down foes with Great Scythe Grynoth.</p>
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<p class="">Many fans may already be familiar with these two, as they’re both playable in the fighting game Granblue Fantasy: Versus on PlayStation 4. There are still more characters and game features coming down the pipeline, so keep your eyes peeled.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Granblue Fantasy: Relink for PS5 and PS4 is scheduled for a worldwide release winter 2023. Stay tuned for more updates this summer.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/',
                'Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024',
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<p class="">Greetings everyone! I’m Mårten, game design director at Hadoque, which is a brand-new studio based in Sweden. We’ve been busy working away on our first game which we are excited to give you a first look at today.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">We revealed Ultros during today’s PlayStation Showcase. It’s a exploration-adventure style game grounded in sci-fi, layered in mystery, with deep lore and meta themes. Players will want to explore every nook and cranny of the game to understand and share information of what the truth really is…</p>
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<p class="">The opening of the game exemplifies mystery – our protagonist, Ouji wakes up after seemingly crashing her ship on a giant cosmic sarcophagus, carrying an ancient evil entity known as Ultros (we’ve all been there, right?). Caught in the eternal loop of a black hole, anyone unlucky enough to be trapped in the sarcophagus will have their psyche undergo scrutinizing attacks. Ouji feels the need to venture across the time-loops and break this eternal cycle.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">This loop-based gameplay mechanic means that across multiple runs you’ll uncover secrets at every turn all whilst unlocking different abilities on a branching skill-tree. This means you can cater to your preferred playstyle and impact the environment across different loops.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">One of the first things that’ll hit you when you see Ultros is the vivid neon color palette and eccentric art style we’ve created; this stems from the enigmatic mind of renowned artist El Huervo, known for their work as an artist on the Hotline Miami series. We’ve created a unique blend of hand-drawn art with big juicy sprites, topped off with dynamic zooming, creating a hypnotic effect. The goal has been to create a look that feels like one big canvas, where every frame is like an isolated piece of psychedelic art.</p>
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<p class="">Similarly, the music of Ultros is intentionally orchestrated with a beautiful, emotional, symphonic soundscape, breaking traditions of sci-fi’s mostly using classic synthesizers, as we instead draw inspiration from, and record, analog instruments, including the cello, viola, violin, ands pump organs. We travelled to Peru and the Amazons to record sounds of nature, classical instruments, and other sound-making tools from Peru’s rich history.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Being an explorative platformer at heart, Ultros features an intimate close-combat system. Inside the Sarcophagus, Ouji goes toe-to-toe with the bug-like, cosmic lifeforms, and every battle is as beautiful as it is deadly. You’ll experiment to develop your own fighting style using a multitude of different combos and evasive manoeuvres, forming a sort of “dance of death”.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">On the reverse side of this, a more peaceful part of game revolves around tending to ecosystem and planting seeds in The Sarcophagus. You will grow a variety of plants, each with their own characteristics and effects; from unlocking skills and levelling-up abilities, to solving puzzles, to even subduing enemies. This changes the environments and, over multiple loops, adds personal touches to players’ journeys and makes the game world feel alive.</p>
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<p class="">We’re honored to feature our work on the show and are thrilled to reveal more soon – there’s a lot to discover.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Ultros launches in 2024 as a console exclusive on PS5 and PS4.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2',
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<p class="has-default-font">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the PlayStation VR2 sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. Improving on the original title, Help Wanted 2 introduces several brand new minigames that bring you face to face with familiar characters and locations from the series’ past. But all is not as it seems in this new job… It’ll be up to you to brave through the horrors to figure out the truth.</p>
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<p class="">Back in 2019, we were so excited to share the first VR Five Nights at Freddy’s game, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted. Since then, we’ve been fortunate to release the VR DLC Help Wanted: Curse of Dreadbear, the first fully explorable Five Nights at Freddy’s title Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach and we are currently adding another chapter to Security Breach’s story in the upcoming free DLC, Security Breach: Ruin! With all this time and experience under our belt we felt it was time to return to VR and create a brand-new game with even more of what fans know, love, and fear.</p>
<p class="">Help Wanted 2 will feel familiar to players who experienced the first game, but with all new games, locations, story, and animatronics. Do your best to complete your work as fast and as diligently as you can, but be careful. One wrong move at this job can lead to… unexpected consequences. Utilizing the enhanced power and fidelity of PS VR2, this title will be the most immersive, heart-racing Five Nights at Freddy’s title ever. PS VR2 sense controller and headset haptics let players feel every step, rumble, and shake as you race to complete your tasks on time. VR brings players even closer to the animatronics than ever before, just not too close, they have been known to bite.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or this is your first time working at one of the Pizzerias, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 promises to excite, delight, and terrify you when it releases for PS VR2.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/',
                'Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG',
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<p class="has-default-font">Hi PlayStation Blog readers. My name is Ken Mendoza, and today I am excited to share with you the latest trailer and details for Dragon’s Dogma 2.</p>
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<p class="">The first title in the Dragon’s Dogma series initially launched in 2012. It gained popularity as a one-of-a-kind action-RPG thanks to its polished action and combat, as well as a unique system that made the player feel as if accompanied by others through pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings. Dragon’s Dogma 2 follows in its footsteps elevating these elements further to create a truly immersive fantasy world for your adventures ahead.</p>
<p class="">Join us as we share more details on the game, presented in a manner befitting the world of Dragon’s Dogma.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Story</strong></h2>
<p class="">The story begins in an underground gaol</p>
<p class="">where the Dragon’s voice echoes in the fog of lost memories.</p>
<p class="">Ascend, Arisen, and best me,</p>
<p class="">in accordance with the dogma of this world.</p>
<p class="">Betwixt the domains of human and beastren,</p>
<p class="">A hero must fulfill their forgotten destiny.</p>
<p class="">What dogma does your heart see through your eyes?</p>
<p class="">‘Tis a tale of one who shall slay the Dragon and claim the throne.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Dragon</strong></h2>
<p class="">Symbol of the world’s destruction, soars through the sky with its massive wings and breathes flames that scorch everything in its path.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Some are terrified by its descent, while others revere it as a god.</p>
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<p class="">Whom the player controls.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Their heart is taken by the dragon, setting them on a path where they must slay the Dragon.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Pawns</strong></h2>
<p class="">Mysterious, otherworldly beings devoted to serving the Arisen.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">With their character uniquely determined by the player and controlled by AI, they make gameplay feel like you’re accompanied by others</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">A truly immersive fantasy world elevated by the latest in graphics, artificial intelligence (AI) and physics technology.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Wield swords, bows, and chant magick. Different vocations grant diverse abilities.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">The beastren, a beast-like race making its debut on this series.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Many monsters that you come across originate from the legends. You will also meet new monsters introduced in Dragon’s Dogma 2.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">‘Tis a tale of one who shall slay the Dragon and claim the throne.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Stay tuned for more on Dragon’s Dogma 2!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
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<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="">Hello PlayStation! I’m Edvin Edsö, promotion producer for Resident Evil. Today, we released the first trailer for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode. If you haven’t seen it yet, please check it out below.</p>
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<p class="">Resident Evil 4 VR Mode is a free DLC for the PlayStation 5 version of the game. Take on Leon’s grueling mission as the full main story will be playable with PlayStation VR2.</p>
<p class="">Because the game takes place in VR, the perspective changes from third person to a fully immersive first-person view. From Leon’s point of view, you can really take in the details and atmosphere of the environment.</p>
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<p class="">VR gameplay allows you to enter the world of Resident Evil 4 with the ultimate immersion experience. One of the themes of the RE4 was to delve deeper into the intentions of the original game, so the scares and intensity are more pronounced, but when played in VR you can enjoy even more intense and unsettling situations. In the earliest village stage shown in the trailer, which fans will recognize from the original game, you can feel the sinister intent of the Ganados and the gripping tension of a last-ditch, life-or-death attack.</p>
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<p class="">Don’t forget the iconic knife, which you’ll be able to swing more freely in VR.</p>
<p class="">In addition to the knife, you will be able to wield Leon’s powerful and varied arsenal with an immersive and authentic feel. With all of these VR-adapted action elements, Resident Evil 4 VR Mode for PlayStation VR2 has truly evolved into a more realistic experience.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Resident Evil 4 VR Mode is currently in development, so please stay tuned for more information on the release date and other details.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/',
                'First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year',
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<p class="has-default-font">It’s time to say hello to your old pal, Fred. Arizona Sunshine 2, the next-gen sequel to the award-winning VR apocalypse, packs even more gore-geous zombie action when it arrives on PlayStation VR2 later this year.</p>
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<p class="">Welcome back to sun-kissed, zombified Arizona. Take on the form of our dark-humored protagonist once more and set out on the cinematic next chapter of our VR journey in search of answers. In a post-apocalyptic world where every bullet counts, experience the thrill of realistic combat as you wield all-new and fan-favorite weapons–from shotguns to machetes and flamethrowers. An all-new melee combat system will push you to the very brink of your limits as you slaughter Freds (the zombies, for those of you who’d like to know) like never before in full, immersive next-gen glory.</p>
<p class="">And what’s better than braving the end of the world? Surviving it with your new best friend — Buddy. (We thought it was an original name, too.) Not only is Buddy your four-legged companion through thick and thin, he’s also the goodest boy and will help take down those pesky Freds for you. In a desolate world, suddenly you’re not so alone anymore.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">So what are you waiting for? Hit that wishlist button and get ready for the next chapter of Arizona Sunshine. With more features to be revealed in the coming months, you won’t want to miss out on the undead PS VR2 action later this year.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4',
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<p class="">In a previous PS Blog article, I talked about <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/23/synapse-brings-dual-wielding-vr-action-exclusively-to-ps-vr2-this-year/">Synapse’s dual-wielding action</a> that combines brutal firepower and expressive one-to-one telekinesis. Today, I’m delighted to share the first details of the game’s story and reveal our A-list cast of voice talent.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Before I get into that, I’m proud to unveil our latest gameplay trailer that offers a tantalizing glimpse of the high-stakes mission that awaits you.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be the enemy within</h2>
<p class="">Synapse takes place on the eve of a devastating global attack, masterminded by the nefarious Colonel Peter Conrad. Once a respected black ops leader, the Colonel has since gone rogue and become a notorious enemy of the state whose twisted thinking has reached dangerous new levels as he re-emerges onto the world stage threatening Armageddon.</p>
<p class="">That’s where you come in. You play as a highly trained operative, uniquely equipped to extract the information needed to stop the attack. After activating a scanner connected to the Colonel – you’re transported into the neuro-synaptic relay, a gateway within the Colonel’s mind.</p>
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<p class="">You have no option but to break further into the Colonel’s twisted mindscape, battling against his increasingly deadly defenses as you bid to find the vital intel on how to prevent the launch of his biological weapon.</p>
<p class="">However, you’re not completely alone on this perilous mission. Your Handler, Clara Sorensen – a Director of the ultra-secretive Bureau V will be your only connection to the outside world, guiding you through each layer of Colonel Conrad’s warped subconscious.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Meet the cast</h2>
<p class="">We always had a clear idea of the two actors that we wanted to portray the Colonel and the Handler, and we’re thrilled that both have agreed to lend their voices to the characters. So, let’s introduce you to a couple of familiar faces…</p>
<p class=""><strong>David Hayter as Colonel Peter Conrad</strong></p>
<p class="has-default-font">The legendary David Hayter (Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid) is the voice of Colonel Peter Conrad. We worked with David on one of our previous games and he was not only a fantastic voice actor but a wonderful collaborative partner. We felt that Colonel Conrad had the potential to join the legendary cast of characters that David has portrayed. Luckily for us, David agreed and he’s just as excited to bring the Colonel to life:</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“I love diving into the role of a powerful antagonist, particularly one with a compelling back story, because those roles are the biggest blast to play. So, when nDreams approached me about playing the Colonel, I saw a deeply complex character and an opportunity to create a truly unique, gaming experience. And going toe to toe with Jennifer Hale is every voice actor’s dream. I cannot wait to face you in the battlefield of the Colonel’s mind on July 4.”</p><cite>– David Hayter</cite></blockquote>
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<p class=""><strong>Jennifer Hale as Handler Clara Sorensen</strong></p>
<p class="has-default-font">As David alluded to, the incredible Jennifer Hale will be your guiding voice through the Colonel’s mind. Jennifer has voiced so many iconic characters including Naomi Hunter in Metal Gear Solid, alongside David, as well as Commander Shepherd in the Mass Effect series and Rivet in Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart. Jennifer is looking forward to teaming up with players to take down the Colonel:</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“A couple of things drew me to Synapse. The first was that the game looks amazing – the team at nDreams have done a fantastic job, the writing is excellent, and the visuals are AMAZING, plus the team is really great to work with. </p><p>The second thing that called to me was the opportunity to help defeat David, which I will always say yes to 😎. I’ll see you when you report for duty on July 4, Agent.”</p><cite>– Jennifer Hale</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="has-default-font">We’ll have more news to come in the build-up to Synapse’s launch but in the meantime, be sure to mark your calendars for July 4.</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">You heard right. Beat Saber, one of the best-selling VR games of all time, is now available on PlayStation VR2. And we’re proud to announce that the Queen Music Pack is out now for $13.99 USD. With 11 iconic songs from the legendary rock band, the pack also features a new custom environment and unique light show for every song in the music pack.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">Enjoy improved performance with the PlayStation VR2 version of Beat Saber, compared to the previous PlayStation VR version. Better yet, if you already own Beat Saber on PS VR, you can upgrade to PS VR2 for free. Any Beat Saber music packs previously purchased on PS VR are also transferable to PS VR2 at no extra cost.</p>
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<p class="">The Queen Music Pack is a carefully curated track list full of great rock anthems from the band that redefined not only the music industry but influenced culture and lifestyle as well. The new custom environment features the silhouettes of the band members and a beautiful light show, unique to each song. All the levels also include our latest game mechanic: Arc &amp; Chain Notes. Music packs are sold as additional content to the game.</p>
<p class=""><strong>Check the Queen Music Pack Hit Tracklist:</strong></p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Another One Bites the Dust</li><li>Bohemian Rhapsody</li><li>Crazy Little Thing Called Love</li><li>Don’t Stop Me Now</li><li>I Want It All</li><li>Killer Queen</li><li>One Vision</li><li>Somebody to Love</li><li>Stone Cold Crazy</li><li>We Are The Champions</li><li>We Will Rock You</li></ul>
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<p class="has-default-font">A lot has changed since 2018, when we first launched Beat Saber on PlayStation VR. We’ve released 5 free Original Soundtracks and 17 music packs featuring artists like Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Linkin Park, Billie Eilish and more. We launched trending songs like Pop/Stars and fun meme songs like Crab Rave. Beat Saber now has a library with almost 200 songs from chart-topping artists and indie darlings.</p>
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<p class="">Through the years we’ve added multiplayer and avatars to celebrate our community and give players meaningful new ways to play with others and express themselves. We developed new features, game mechanics and game modifiers to make the game an even more engaging and fun experience. And as our team has grown so has our community around the world.</p>
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<p class="">Today, we’re proud to bring Beat Saber to PS VR2 and add music from Queen, one of the most influential bands in the world.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">We’d like to thank every single one of our players and community members who have supported us through the years. Thank you for all the support, love, and excitement that you continue to share with us. If you’re joining us as a new player, we’re happy to welcome you to our enthusiastic community. If you’ve slashed away on PS VR before and are now upgrading to PS VR2, we’re excited to see you back!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">Today Bungie makes history with the announcement of its first completely new project in more than a decade: Marathon. A sci-fi PvP extraction shooter, Marathon will find players engaging one another as cybernetic mercenaries known as Runners, exploring a lost colony on the planet of Tau Ceti IV in search of riches, fame, and infamy. Marathon is currently in development for PlayStation 5 and PC with full cross-play and cross-save.</p>
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<p class="">To mark the announcement, we spoke with Marathon General Manager Scott Taylor and Game Director Christopher Barrett to find out more about where we are in the race towards Marathon. </p>
<p class=""><strong>Today you announced Marathon – the first entirely new project announcement from Bungie in more than a decade. How hard has it been keeping this under wraps for so long? </strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Scott Taylor:</strong> So hard! It’s so wild to be talking about this in front of the world. As a team, we’ve been completely immersed in developing this world behind closed doors at Bungie. Even though there’s still a long way to go before release, it’s fantastic to be able to open up (even just a little) and share what we’ve all been working on.</p>
<p class=""><strong>The name “Marathon” obviously conjures up visions of the original game from 1994 but this is something new.</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>Christopher Barrett:</strong> Finding the right balance is one of the most fun parts of development! We have a tremendous amount of respect for the original Marathon games and, from the very start, we’ve wanted to honor that, especially the mythology, story, and themes of the world. At the same time, our vision for this game is something new. It’s not a direct sequel to the originals, but something that certainly belongs in the same universe and that feels like a Bungie game. Finding those opportunities to nod to the universe’s lore, while also getting to build something different and new has been one of the best parts of developing this game so far.</p>
<p class="">It’s our aim to create something incredible both for players who are completely new to the Marathon world and for those that have been waiting years for more stories in the Marathon universe. You don’t need to know anything about Marathon to understand or play this game, but if you do, we’re making the experience with references and deep cuts you’ll recognize. </p>
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<p class=""><strong>You mentioned that Marathon will feel like a Bungie game. What does that mean for you?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>CB:</strong> There are many elements to what makes a Bungie game. To me, it runs the gamut from the incredible feel of the weapons to beautiful and evocative world building, rich in lore, immersion, and opportunities for incredible adventure.</p>
<p class="">With Marathon, one of the areas that is a big focus for us is our player-based storytelling. The original Marathon games revealed story moments through terminals, all in text. But now we have so many more ways to immerse players in this world, both in and out of game. We’ll be carrying that through in the design of this game.</p>
<p class="">Our design philosophy here is to have players affect the story of the world through their choices and their actions. This approach also lets us shape the overall narrative direction of the game experience while giving players a direct sense of agency and power.</p>
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<p class="">Marathon is designed from the start as a PvP-focused game and won’t have a single-player campaign. Instead, with the PvP experience as our foundation, we’re creating opportunities for player-driven stories to unfold, stories that are integrated with the overarching game narrative. We’re building a world full of persistent, evolving zones, where players create their own journey with every run they take. That might mean an unforgettable firefight against another crew vying for the same loot, or a last-second extraction while beset on all sides.</p>
<p class="">Beyond just the “story of your last run” however, we want to give players the chance to affect these persistent zones and the larger world as a result. For example, imagine a crew discovering a previously undiscovered artifact that, when activated, opens a new area of the map for all players to explore. In essence, we’re creating a game where the actions of players can have ramifications for the world and players with each unfolding season.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>You said Marathon is currently in development. What does that mean and do you have a timeline for when fans will hear more about the game?</strong></p>
<p class=""><strong>ST: </strong>There’s still a lot of work to do before launch or even before we’re ready to talk about the game in more detail. The team is hard at work, and we’ve got a great base to start from but there is still so much more to do, including continuing to grow our team. That’s one of the most challenging parts of game development: hiring when everything is still under wraps. Now that we’re announced, I’m excited because we can be much more candid about the positions we are looking for and talk more openly to candidates about the work that’s going on and our vision for the game. If you’re interested you can check out our <a href="https://careers.bungie.com/jobs">Bungie Careers page</a> to see our open positions, which we’re constantly updating with new roles as needed. Come work with us. We’re working on something we feel is really special.</p>
<p class="">I know that fans are interested in learning more about Marathon. Believe me we can’t wait to show you more. And while I can’t give a timeline on when that information will be coming what I can say is this: The next time you hear from us about Marathon, we’ll be able to show you the gameplay and will be much closer to launch. </p>
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<p class="has-default-font">You can read an expanded version of this Q&amp;A over at the <a href="https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/slrecap">official Bungie Web site</a>. For more on Marathon, visit <a href="http://www.marathonthegame.com/">www.marathonthegame.com</a>. </p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2',
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<p class="has-default-font">Greetings, Mercenaries! As summertime draws near, so does the release of Crossfire: Sierra Squad, our brand-new arcade-action FPS for PlayStation VR2. I’m thrilled to give you a closer look at what you can expect on launch day when the game launches.</p>
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<p class="">When you put on your PS VR2 headset and fire up the game, you will be instantly transformed into the leader of an elite fireteam of the paramilitary group, Global Risk. Your fireteam is called Sierra Squad, a highly-trained, elite fighting force. Start out in the Shooting Range to familiarize yourself with the 39 different weapons in the game and blow some stuff up while you’re at it! It’s a fun way to learn the finer points of each firearm, from pistols to rifles to shotguns to snipers to RPG’s and more, so you’ll instinctively know how to use (and reload) them in the heat of battle. Take your time and enjoy yourself in there since the targets don’t shoot back yet.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">When you feel that your training is complete, jump into the campaign missions (13 in total). In Crossfire: Sierra Squad, you are the leader of an elite paramilitary fireteam within the Global Risk organization facing an unexpected skirmish with the rival Black List organization. The fight starts here, and it’s going to take all of your shooting and battlefield skills to emerge victorious. Make sure you give yourself enough room in front of your PS5, because things are about to get intense.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">If you like co-op, we have you covered. In addition to 13 single-player campaign missions, you can recruit a friend for 2-player co-op and conquer 50 squad missions. Or grab a few friends to take on Horde Mode as a fireteam of up to 4 players. I’ll tell you, the campaigns are really fun, but the multiplayer co-op is where the game really shines. There’s something about coordinating an attack with your friend(s) to take down a battalion against seemingly insurmountable odds in VR that feels just so – chef’s kiss – <em>gratifying</em>.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">One of the great things about VR is that the action can happen all around you, including behind and above. You’ll engage with heavy artillery like helicopters and LAV’s in full 360-degree VR space, so be sure to keep your head on a swivel at all times because the danger can come from anywhere, and it isn’t always in front of you.</p>
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<p class="has-default-font">We can’t wait to get you on the battlefield!</p>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size has-satin-blue-color has-text-color has-max-width-70 has-margin-top-5 has-margin-bottom-15 has-light-font wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase 2023</h2>
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<h2 class="has-text-align-left has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="has-satin-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/',
                'Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed',
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<p class="">It’s a banner day for Spidey fans! We’re delighted to finally show you the first-ever gameplay of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the next installment in our original Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise, which will launch in Fall 2023. There’s a lot to unpack about today’s gameplay reveal, so let’s highlight some of the big stuff… </p>
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<p class="">As many sharp-eared Spidey fans noticed in our announcement trailer in 2021, Kraven the Hunter. This version makes his debut appearance in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and he’s in search of an equal. That spells bad news for the inhabitants of Marvel’s New York including a rogue’s gallery of villains and the Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Between the start of Kraven’s Great Hunt and an all-new Symbiote threat to Earth-1048, our heroes have their work cut out for them.  </p>
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<p class="">Setting the stage for our gameplay reveal: Kraven’s Hunters, a new enemy faction, are in pursuit of Dr. Curt Connors, AKA The Lizard, and Peter needs to stop him. We kick things off at Connors’ home across the East River in Queens, one of the all-new playable and explorable boroughs we’re introducing in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Let’s get Symbiotic</strong> </h2>
<p class="">We don’t waste any time: bursting through basement doors is Peter Parker, our original Spider-Man in this story, who needs no introduction. But what he’s wearing perhaps deserves one: he’s donning the highly coveted, iconic, and beloved Black Suit and he’s more than ready for a fight.  </p>
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<p class="">Beyond serving looks, our Symbiote-bound hero has some new tricks up his sleeve. We’re no stranger to Spider-Man knocking heads, but never like this: he’s much more aggressive and punches certainly aren’t being pulled. Symbiote tendrils aggrandize Spider-Man’s silhouette, slamming foes against hard surfaces, dealing no mercy to Kraven’s Hunters.  </p>
<p class="">My advice: get cozy with the L1 button because you’re gonna love it. </p>
<p class="">The super-popular suit can strike fear in almost anyone who comes face-to-face with it, but Kraven isn’t just anyone and his highly trained Hunters aren’t afraid of a brawl. Fret not! New combat abilities can neutralize our new headstrong opponents with a little finesse. Strike back with aggressive parries to gain the upper-hand, or cast a web to shunt enemies between a hard place and a harder place. You can also activate a classic dodge to get out of danger – but don’t get too comfortable; some attacks can’t simply be dodged and will require a parry to properly evade them!  </p>
<p class="">Our animators put the work in to deliver a much more impulsive Peter Parker, fitting for the symbiote bonded to his person, without sacrificing his combative finesse. New takedowns humble even the most rugged enemies, and new combat animations push Spider-Man’s limits. I mean, did you see what Spider-Man did to this guy?  </p>
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<p class="">In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we’re putting respect on the Black Suit and giving it the story it deserves. In this installment, we’re really delving into Peter’s personal relationship with the Symbiote and how it affects those closest to him…  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>More Miles per hour</strong> </h2>
<p class="">Speaking of which, this sequel features not one but TWO playable Spider-Heroes, as Miles Morales returns in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and is a key player in our story. In this demo, Miles is in Harlem hot on Lizard’s tail. Speed is of the essence in many ways than one. </p>
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<p class="">First, get a glimpse at the near-instant switching between both our playable Spider-Men. And if that wasn’t enough, traversal gets a significant speed boost in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2! Cue the Web Wings, which can be deployed by either Spider-Man to move about the city swiftly and urgently. Use wind tunnels between skylines to move with haste and behold the capabilities of the PS5 console’s SSD as you soar above the concrete jungle, zipping past all manner of cars, buildings, and people (and pigeons). If you thought traversal in our first two games was exhilarating, just wait until you experience it firsthand in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bringing down the warehouse</h2>
<p class="">After a brief flight across town, Miles has tracked Connors inside the Harlem Fish Market. By the looks of it, Kraven’s hunters are making a move on him, so it’s time to clear them out. </p>
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<p class="">In Marvel’s Spider-Man fashion, players can approach encounters with stealth or fists of fury, or both. Regardless of your approach, there are new gadgets and abilities that complement different playstyles. One of the new gadgets we’re excited about is the Web Line, a new way to sneak around the environment to get the drop on enemies. Cast a line over a couple of Hunters and watch as Spider-Man performs a dual takedown… a Marvel’s Spider-Man first! </p>
<p class="">Like his mentor before him, Miles Morales also has some new abilities and gadgets at his disposal. On the gadget front, we showed off the Web Grabber, a new gadget that pulls enemies together to an isolated spot. This allows Miles to chain one of his new abilities, the Thunder Burst, unleashing an electrifying ground-pound against a group of foes. You also saw a glimpse of the Chain Lightning ability, which has a shocking radius of effect on any nearby enemies. </p>
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<p class="">Between Peter’s new Symbiote abilities and Miles’ newfound blue bioelectric powers, each Spider-Man has their own unique set of skills that can be upgraded via all-new individual skills tree. Our heroes share technology and train together, too, so we also included a shared Skill Tree that offers parallel upgrades for both.  </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Lizard’s in the details</h2>
<p class="">As Miles tracks Lizard through the Fish Market, our environments are sure to activate your Spidey senses: our world is richer, denser and packed with details from particles to improved textures. Lighting also gets an upgrade, casting more dramatic shadows and reflections along walls and pipes; meanwhile spatial 3D audio creates unique soundscapes all around you. Further, we’re upping the immersion in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with our signature use of the DualSense wireless controller, including a range of haptics and spectacular use of the adaptive triggers. </p>
<p class="">Whether you’re sneaking through interiors or exploring our city streets, Marvel’s New York is brought to life in ways only possible on PlayStation 5 console.  </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Be greater together</h2>
<p class="">Working together, the Spider-Men must pursue Lizard and fight the Hunters who seek his capture. Unfortunately for them, Kraven is well-equipped: boats, aerial transports, and weapons are all-eyes on Lizard. The Great Hunt continues along the East River, one of the new areas you can traverse in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and the action is tight: Miles dismantles vehicles in his wake while Peter Parker leads the chase from afar.  </p>
<p class="">You’ll seamlessly switch between both Spider-Men across a variety of story moments in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. We want players to bask in iconic team-ups elevated by our signature set piece moments, and experience the story from the perspective of each Spider-Man. </p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Give me what I desire….</strong> </h2>
<p class="">There’s no combination of words that can wholly convey how excited we are to finally show you Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 after all this time. We’re excited to give you this first-ever glimpse at what we’ve been working on all these years, and we hope you’re as thrilled as we are. </p>
<p class="has-default-font">We know you have been patiently awaiting more information about the game, including when you will be playing it at home. While we can’t confirm a date today, we are on track for Fall 2023, and hope to be able to share a final release date soon. Stay tuned for future updates on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, including edition information and pre-orders. </p>
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<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/bungie-unveils-marathon/">Bungie unveils Marathon</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-satin-blue-color has-text-color">PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-satin-blue-color has-text-color">Indies announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-collection-posts"><li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/phantom-blade-zero-a-new-beginning-in-a-long-journey/">Phantom Blade Zero: a new beginning in a long journey</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li>
<li class="collection-post"><a class="collection-post__link" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li>
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<p class="has-default-font">That’s a wrap! Today’s PlayStation Showcase delivered tantalizing first looks at all-new games in development and updates on upcoming titles by PlayStation Studios and our third party friends. With the show running over an hour and over thirty titles being revealed, there was a lot to absorb. If you want to relive the Showcase, you can rewatch it below. </p>
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<p class="">If you want to know more about some of the games shown today, read on. Alongside recaps of individual reveals, there’s additional info plus exclusive screenshots from the creators behind the games in a selection of PlayStation Blog articles. All are linked below. </p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase: PlayStation Studios &amp; third-party publisher announcements </h2>
<p class="">Take a sneak peek at new accessories revealed at today’s Showcase — the Project Q device for playing games installed on your PS5 and streamed over WiFi, plus our first official wireless earbuds offering lossless audio on PS5 and PC. More details to come in the months ahead.</p>
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<p class="">We also announced Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which is coming to PS5. Check out the first trailer below: </p>
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<p class="">Bungie officially announced its first completely new project in more than a decade: Marathon, a sci-fi PvP extraction shooter. The studio behind Halo and Destiny debuted the very first CGI teaser trailer for the game, featuring a look at the player characters – cybernetic mercenaries known as Runners. Take a look:</p>
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<p class="">Staying with Bungie, the studio showed off the first glimpse of its next expansion, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, which will serve as the epic conclusion of the decade-long Light and Darkness Saga. A brief teaser trailer was shown, culminating in a surprise cameo from popular character Cayde-6, the Hunter Vanguard who met his match during the events of Destiny 2: Forsaken in 2018. Cayde will be played by actor Nathan Fillion, who Bungie announced is reprising the role. Destiny fans will have their next chance to learn more about The Final Shape expansion during the upcoming Destiny 2 Showcase, a livestreamed event which will be broadcast on August 22 on Bungie channels. </p>
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<p class="">Street Fighter 6 is just over a week away. To celebrate, Capcom shared a new World Tour-focused trailer:</p>
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<p class="">Alongside these new trailer debuts, we had big news from other developers: </p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/marvels-spider-man-2-gameplay-revealed/">Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gameplay revealed</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-fairgame-a-competitive-heist-experience-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Fairgame$, a competitive heist experience coming to PS5 and PC</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/helldivers-2-drops-on-playstation-5-later-this-year/">Helldivers 2 drops on PlayStation 5 later this year</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-concord-a-new-pvp-multiplayer-fps-from-firewalk-studios-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/">Introducing Concord—a new PVP multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studios coming to PS5 and PC</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/alan-wake-2-launches-on-ps5-october-17/">Alan Wake 2 launches on PS5 October 17</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-assassins-creed-mirage-gameplay-revealed-launches-october-12/">First Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay revealed, launches October 12</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/watch-the-first-trailer-for-dragons-dogma-2-capcoms-upcoming-action-rpg/">Watch the first trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, Capcom’s upcoming action-RPG</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/final-fantasy-xvi-launch-trailer-salvation-revealed/">Final Fantasy XVI launch trailer, Salvation, revealed</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/foamstars-a-fresh-new-party-shooter-revealed-for-ps5-and-ps4/">Foamstars, a fresh new party shooter revealed for PS5 and PS4</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/two-new-playable-characters-join-the-granblue-fantasy-relink-roster/">Two new playable characters join the Granblue Fantasy: Relink roster</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-immortals-of-aveum-trailer-highlights-enemies-of-the-realm/">New Immortals of Aveum trailer highlights enemies of the realm</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/tower-of-fantasy-an-immersive-cyberpunk-open-world-rpg-hits-ps5-and-ps4-this-summer/">Tower of Fantasy, an immersive cyberpunk open-world RPG, hits PS5 and PS4 this summer</a></li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase: PS VR2 announcements</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/beat-saber-launches-on-ps-vr2-today-with-new-queen-music-pack/">Beat Saber launches on PS VR2 today with new Queen Music Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-ps-vr2-footage-for-resident-evil-4-vr-mode-revealed/">First PS VR2 footage for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode revealed</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/first-look-at-arizona-sunshine-2-revealed-launches-on-ps-vr2-this-year/">First look at Arizona Sunshine 2 revealed, launches on PS VR2 this year</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/new-gameplay-details-revealed-for-crossfire-sierra-squad-coming-to-ps-vr2/">New gameplay details revealed for Crossfire: Sierra Squad, coming to PS VR2</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/five-nights-at-freddys-help-wanted-2-hiring-again-on-ps-vr2/">Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 – hiring again on PS VR2</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/immersive-ps-vr2-action-shooter-synapse-launches-on-july-%ef%bf%bc/">Immersive PS VR2 action-shooter, Synapse, launches on July 4</a></li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PlayStation Showcase: Indies announcements </h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/take-your-first-look-at-ghostrunner-2-coming-to-ps5-this-year/">Take your first look at Ghostrunner 2, coming to PS5 this year</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/meet-the-friends-and-foes-of-the-plucky-squires-storybook-world/">Meet the friends and foes of The Plucky Squire’s storybook world </a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-sword-of-the-sea-a-new-game-from-giant-squid/">Introducing Sword of the Sea, a new game from Giant Squid</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/teardown-hits-ps5-later-this-year/">Teardown hits PS5 later this year </a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-cat-quest-pirates-of-the-purribean-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-next-year/">Revealing Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/introducing-neva-the-beautiful-new-game-from-the-developer-of-gris/">Introducing Neva, the beautiful new game from the developer of Gris</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/welcome-to-revenant-hill-where-your-journey-to-become-a-witchs-familiar-begins/">Welcome to Revenant Hill, where your journey to become a witch’s familiar begins</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/towers-of-aghasba-hits-ps5-next-year-new-gameplay-details/">Towers of Aghasba hits PS5 next year – new gameplay details</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/the-talos-principle-2-brings-mind-bending-puzzles-and-haunting-beauty-to-ps5/">The Talos Principle 2 brings mind-bending puzzles and haunting beauty to PS5</a></li><li><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/revealing-ultros-a-psychedelic-sci-fi-side-scroller-coming-to-ps5-and-ps4-in-2024/">Revealing Ultros, a psychedelic sci-fi side-scroller coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2024</a></li></ul>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/29/20230529-backbone/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) Backbone One – PlayStation Edition launches on Android today',
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<p class="">Today, we are thrilled to announce that Backbone One – PlayStation Edition, an officially licensed smartphone controller, is now available for both iOS and Android users internationally.</p>
<p class="">The reception we received when we recently announced<a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/28/introducing-backbone-one-playstation-edition-an-officially-licensed-controller-for-playstation/"> Backbone One – PlayStation Edition for iOS</a> has been incredibly exciting. We’ve seen many gamers take advantage of the PS Remote Play app feature, enabling gamers to play PS4 and PS5 games streamed from the console with the Backbone One – PlayStation Edition while they are out and about or anywhere in the home.* It has quickly become one of the most popular gaming features on the BackBone platform.</p>
<p class="">We’ve heard repeatedly from Android users asking for the same best-in-class gaming experience, so we’re excited to now offer<a href="https://playbackbone.com/products/backbone-one-android-playstation/"> Backbone One PlayStation Edition for Android</a>  as well.</p>
<p class="">We’ve closely collaborated with the PlayStation team on the look and feel of Backbone One – PlayStation Edition for Android. The colors, materials and finishes are all inspired by the design of the DualSense wireless controller, including the transparent face buttons. It matches the look of the PS5 console, and if you already own the Pulse 3D wireless headset, you can connect it directly to your Backbone One via its 3.5mm headphone jack.</p>
<p class="">The latest update to the PS Remote Play app on Google Play allows for easy setup and play with Backbone One – PlayStation Edition. If you have access to broadband internet and a PS5 or PS4 console, plug an iPhone or Android device into the Backbone One and instantly start playing your PS5 and PS4 games with the power of the PS Remote Play app — whether that’s out and about or even elsewhere in the home*. <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/remote-play/">See the PlayStation Remote Play website for more information</a>.</p>
<p class="">When using the PlayStation App, players can double-tap the Options button on Backbone One – PlayStation Edition to easily access the app. Additionally, the latest PlayStation App update will also support controller-based navigation in landscape orientation to optimize the user experience.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Available games may differ by region.</em></p>
<p class="">Backbone One also works wonderfully with Google Play and App Store games as well as other game streaming services that support controllers, and may be used with games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Fortnite, Diablo Immortal, and more.</p>
<p class="">Players can download the Backbone App for a customized PlayStation experience. Inside the app, you’ll see various PlayStation integrations such as custom glyphs representing the iconic PlayStation shapes, and the ability to browse hundreds of game titles. The Backbone app on Android brings all your games into one place, including app store games and supported game streaming services. Players will also find a dedicated row inside the Backbone App with new releases and updates from PlayStation.</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52910427356_5b6e154d79_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52910427356_5b6e154d79_h.jpg" width="460"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52910812825_cbb6d6ce23_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52910812825_cbb6d6ce23_h.jpg" width="460"/></a></p>
<p class="">Finally, Backbone One PlayStation Edition will soon be available in Japan. For Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, it will be available two weeks after Japan release date, in addition to existing availability in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.</p>
<p class="">Here is the Backbone One PlayStation Edition recommended retail pricing for the following territories:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Malaysia : MYR 495.00</li><li>Philippines: PHP 5,759.00</li><li>Korea: KRW 149,000</li><li>Taiwan: TWD 3,590.00</li></ul>
<p class="">We hope Android owners will enjoy the PlayStation App, PS Remote Play experience and mobile native games with the Backbone One – PlayStation Edition. Visit PlayStation Support to find out more about how to set up Backbone One – PlayStation Edition for Android for use with PS Remote Play on Android and other compatible devices.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*A PS4 or PS5 console, the PS Remote Play App and an account for PlayStation Network are required to stream your games to other devices. PS Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required. For a better PS Remote Play experience, a high-speed connection of at least 15Mbps is recommended using either Wi-Fi or mobile data connection. Titles that require PS VR, PS VR2, or other peripherals such as PlayStation camera are not compatible with PS Remote Play. Availability of DualSense features such as audio output and haptic effects vary when using PS Remote Play on Android, PC, Mac, iPhone or iPad, and some features may not be available.</em></p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/25/aliens-dark-descent-combines-horror-and-strategy-to-create-a-bone-chilling-tactical-thriller/',
                'Aliens: Dark Descent combines horror and strategy to create a bone-chilling tactical thriller',
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<p class="">Hi, I’m Romain Clavier, Game Director at Tindalos Interactive, the studio developing Aliens: Dark Descent, a strategic real time squad-based tactical action game with rich management systems and twisted horrors. On June 20 you’ll be able to witness the Xenomorphs stalk their prey in a contemporary strategy game. But before you descend into the darkness, I want to use this blog post to shed some light on how our development team fused terror and tactics for Aliens: Dark Descent’s intense, lo-fi world.</p>
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<p class="">First, let’s look at the horror elements of Aliens: Dark Descent<em>.</em> As the title suggests, the game is set in the Alienuniverse, more specifically tinted towards James Cameron’s action-based take on Aliens (1986) where players take on the role of a group of colonial marines trying to escape from a colony overrun by the titular aliens. From the very beginning, we worked hard to establish a tense and foreboding atmosphere; there are cryptically dim corridors, flickering fluorescent lights, and the constant threat of a Xenomorph attack, but what really changed Aliens: Dark Descent for the better was when we implemented our unique fog of war mechanic, where areas of the map are hidden to create dread and let players’ imagination run wild. This means that you must carefully plan your routes and movements at every turn, taking into account the risk of running into a Xenomorph or other unknown dangers.</p>
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<p class="">Developing the Xenomorphs was one of the most rewarding challenges, as we want them to hit the same level of ruthlessness they’re famous for on film. Our goal is to have players drown in the tension from the potential of a ferocious ambush of a conniving pack of Xenomorphs. That said, we wanted to avoid having swarms of Xenomorphs in a way that would dull their individual significance so we opted to give the game’s enemies cunning strategic impulses to plan maneuvers on the fly, flank squads, and quickly retreat to gather more numbers.</p>
<p class="">Sound design is also crucial in eliciting that primal dread; we made sure to add the subtle hums of the tattered tech and eerie chirps of the creatures’ hissing and scurrying as you lead your crew on a variety of crucial missions.</p>
<p class="">But Aliens: Dark Descent isn’t all suspense and dismay – it also requires strategic thinking and planning to succeed. Players must manage their resources carefully, gathering supplies and weapons while avoiding detection by the Aliens and other enemies. </p>
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<p class="">While the constant threat of a Xenomorph attack creates a sense of urgency and danger, the strategic gameplay elements add depth and complexity to how players must react. Our stress mechanic is a ticking time-bomb acting as a constant reminder of how things can go wrong if distraught marines are left uncared for in this hostile environment. Permadeath will be the unfortunate reality for the most unlucky marines, making each mistake have a lasting impact; and the more the marines have progressed, the more heart-wrenching losing them will be. Players must constantly adapt and change their tactics to stay one step ahead of the Aliens, making each playthrough personal and exciting. My personal favorite feature is the slowdown mechanic, as it forces players into inescapable situations where they must make a split-second reaction while the clock ticks away.</p>
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<p class="">With Aliens: Dark Descent I can confidently say we have crafted a persistent air of terror while still allowing everyone to explore the secrets of Lethe; so we’ve added a plethora of accessibility options, lower difficulty levels for players who want to focus on the story, and the option to turn slowdown mode into a full pause so you can approach Aliens: Dark Descent your way.</p>
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<p class="">As a long-time fan of the Alien universe, it’s been a joy and an honor working on this game with the rest of the team at Tindalos Interactive, Focus Entertainment and 20<sup>th</sup> Century Games . We’ve pushed ourselves and overcome challenges to make Aliens: Dark Descentan unforgettable blend of suspense and strategy. I’m excited to see how our tense world keeps players on the edge of their seats.</p>
<p class="">Aliens: Dark Descent slithers onto PS5 and PS4 June 20. </p>
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                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/25/alone-in-the-dark-spotlight-hollywood-talent-and-new-gameplay/',
                'Alone in the Dark Spotlight – Hollywood talent and new gameplay',
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<p class="">Returning to the origin of survival horror with Alone in the Dark meant creating a faithful love letter for long-term fans, but also an accessible entry point for new players. Crafting a reimagining that modern gamers will love while staying true to the original experience takes time, and we’re happy to reveal that the wait is almost over – Alone in the Dark will release on PlayStation 5 on October 25.</p>
<p class="">The team at Pieces Interactive are die-hard Alone in the Dark fans, and knew exactly where to turn when it came to reimagining the game that gave birth to a genre. Creatively led by Mikael Hedberg, writer of horror classics Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA, with creature designs from legendary Guillermo Del Toro collaborator Guy Davis, their vision for Alone in the Dark was a dream (or is that nightmare?) come true for us.</p>
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<p class="">As with any good survival horror game, we of course have mind-bending puzzles and clues you’ll need to explore to find, with a twist. If you want to really flex your investigative muscles, choose our difficulty that offers less assistance, or you can select an option which provides more tips, hints, and overall guidance.</p>
<p class="">Today, we fully unveiled this new, nightmarish vision to the world in our Alone in the Dark Spotlight stream. Across 11 nerve-jangling minutes, we revealed our starring talent of David Harbour as Detective Edward Carnby and Jodie Comer as Emily Hartwood, gave you a look at all-new gameplay and cutscenes, and dove into how the haunting Doom Jazz soundscape of Derceto Manor was brought to life. We also launched our playable Prologue, where you can get a short glimpse of the horrors that await you in the full game, <em>today.</em></p>
<p class=""><strong>A new generation of classic horror</strong></p>
<p class="">The power of modern hardware has unlocked new possibilities, especially when it comes to our lead character performances. Being able to capture more emotion in faces meant we could bring our dual protagonists Detective Edward Carnby (David Harbour) and Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer) to life like never before. Whoever you choose to play as, you’ll experience the entire adventure through a performance from one of Hollywood’s most talented actors in their first ever videogame role.</p>
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<p class="">While Edward and Emily may go through the same overall events in Alone in the Dark, both characters will interpret their journey differently through their reactions to their environments – and a few unique story moments. They each have their own strong personalities and backstories, and the residents of Derceto will treat them in their own way.</p>
<p class=""><strong>A-list in the Dark</strong></p>
<p class="">Edward and Emily are brought together by the same quest – finding out what happened to Jeremy Hartwood, Emily’s uncle. Be it the promise of work and professional curiosity, or finding a dear relative and shaking the family curse, both characters have complex motivations for coming to Derceto, and their actions are tainted by individual past traumas.</p>
<p class="">David Harbour brings his trademark intensity to his role as Edward, but also his playfulness. When thrust into unimaginable situations, our natural reaction is terror, even questioning our own sanity, which David captures perfectly. Sometimes, however, we try to steel ourselves against our worst fears with humor. The dry wit that David has brought to some of his most famous characters shines through in Edward, ever the inquisitive, slightly world-weary investigator.</p>
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<p class="">Jodie Comer is no stranger to disappearing into a role, having recently earned a well-deserved Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Play, on top of her BAFTA and Emmy awards. Jodie portrays Emily with expert nuance, at once showing concern for her missing uncle and dread for the fate which may befall her as a result of the Hartwood curse. Whether interacting with Derceto’s strange inhabitants or fending off otherworldly creatures, Jodie gives a world-class performance.</p>
<p class="">No matter who you choose at the beginning of our game, you will experience the performance that Alone in the Dark players deserve. The game begs to be replayed through both characters’ eyes, and we can’t wait to hear what you think of our two incredible leads.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>The sound of trauma</strong></p>
<p class="">Our game is set in 1920s Louisiana, in a period of unease and excess, caught between two World Wars. Realizing this thick atmosphere of “Interbellum Horror” called for a unique sound that reflected the turmoil of the time, as well as the music that emerged from it.</p>
<p class="">Doom Jazz legend Jason Köhnen (Bong-Ra) lent his talents to capturing Alone in the Dark’s otherworldly chaos, contributing songs that feel at once nostalgic, modern… and from somewhere else, not of this world. Based on these songs, Sound Designer &amp; Composer Árni Bergur Zoëga has crafted an eerie, mysterious soundscape that will have you looking over your shoulder for days – especially if you’re a headphones user.</p>
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<p class=""><strong>A taste of the terror to come</strong></p>
<p class="">While the team at Pieces are still working hard on putting the finishing touches on Alone in the Dark, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at the world they have constructed. Right now, you can download the playable Prologue for free and start your descent into our warped world today.</p>
<p class="">The Prologue follows eleven-year-old Grace Saunders, who eagle-eyed fans may recognize from Alone in the Dark 2 and its own playable prequel, Jack in the Dark. Tasked with delivering the letter that will bring Emily to Derceto, you’ll get a first look inside the manor and the forces preying on its residents’ sanity. Simply visit the store to download.</p>
<p class="">We still have some surprises in store between now and release – in the meantime, you can watch the Spotlight, play our Prologue, and pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition for access to bonus content. We’ll see you on October 25!</p>
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                'Share of the Week – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Cal Kestis',
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<p class="">Last week, we asked you to focus in on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor hero Cal Kestis using #PSshare #PSBlog.. Here are this week’s highlights: </p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/nahHermes/status/1661273307692388353/photo/3"><em>nahHermes</em></a><em> shares a profile portrait of Cal with a close cropped haircut.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/zaurielvp/status/1661466053648498689/photo/1"><em>zaurielvp</em></a><em> shares </em><em>a portrait of Cal holding up an orange lightsaber.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/souchan1235/status/1661320308761202691/photo/1"><em>souchan1235</em></a><em> shares a long-haired Cal using the Force to lift an enemy.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/lunar9p/status/1661411915090866177/photo/1"><em>lunar9p</em></a><em> shares a handlebar-mustached Cal posing with BD-1.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/dharlequin/status/1661303899163090945/photo/2"><em>dharlequin</em></a><em> shares Cal whipping around his long locks.</em></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><a href="https://twitter.com/BimoArc/status/1661387791014457351/photo/1"><em>BimoArc</em></a><em> shares Cal whipping down a rope past a billboard with his face blazoned across it.</em></p>
<p class="">Search<strong> #PSshare #PSBlog</strong> on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? </p>
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<p class=""><strong>THEME: </strong>PlayStation x Destiny 2<br/><strong>SUBMIT BY: </strong>11:59 PM PT on May 31, 2023</p>
<p class="">Guardians, next week we venture to the world of Destiny 2 and turn the spotlight on the <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/23/destiny-2-playstation-studios-collaboration-cosmetics-revealed-live-today/">new PlayStation collaboration armor ornament sets</a>. Share epic moments wearing one of the three new sets using #PSshsare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/26/charge-into-battle-in-battlefield-2042-season-5-new-dawn-deploying-june-7/',
                'Charge into battle in Battlefield 2042 – Season 5: New Dawn, deploying June 7',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/05/c79e78e678d026e3055fe5d5ce774c564ae76061.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Get ready to squad up in an all-new season of Battlefield 2042, coming June 7. Prepare to show no mercy as Season 5: New Dawn* puts your squad front and center. Experience the Battlefield 4-inspired Reclaimed map. Lead the charge to victory with all-new weapons, gadgets, and tools. Enjoy a plethora of improvements to Battlefield 2042, including the returning Squad Management system, a rework of vehicle loadouts, new weapon stations like thermal tech and heavy anti-air, rehauled Vault weapons, and a reworked version of the Hourglass map. Keep reading for all the intel you’ll need to charge into battle this season!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Welcome to Czechia</strong></h2>
<p class="">This landlocked European country is the setting for the Season 5 Reclaimed map. In 2048, war descends on an abandoned industrial facility slowly being retaken by nature. Let’s take a quick look at the areas of particular interest to anyone deployed here:</p>
<p class="">● Looking for some serious vehicle combat? Head immediately to the Crash Site. Just look for the derailed train in this once-secret train route. The Landing Zone is hidden away in the forest providing a circular area ideal for close-quarters combat, with new sightlines opening up when trees are destroyed.</p>
<p class="">● The towering indoor space of the Abandoned Turbine sets up incredible crossfire opportunities due to its verticality and cover. While the Military Warehouse’s floors are more likely to attract snipers and a range of gunplay experiences because of the narrow layout.</p>
<p class="">● Hidden inside the nearby mountains lies The Bunker, forgotten and made up of a central room where short-range, close-quarters combat will always be pretty intense. The Silos, on the other hand, are an expansive outdoor area perfect for vehicle combat – including truly epic tank battles. Easy to spot due to its four towers rising up from the ground, The Silos also provides plenty of elevated areas for infantry to more safely take a shot at vehicles dominating the ground.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Your Season 5 arsenal</strong></h2>
<p class="">You’re going to need the right weapons to handle everything this new season can throw at you, luckily, we’ve got just what you need:</p>
<p class="">● XCE Bar –<strong> </strong>This high-precision bolt action rifle has expanded attachment capability to accompany its stopping power, letting you quickly swap through attachment options to engage foes at various distances.</p>
<p class="">● GEW-46 – An old favorite from Battlefield 4 returns, offering high stability with short burst fire in medium-range engagements.</p>
<p class="">● BFP.50 – A powerful hand cannon, giving you another sidearm that deals heavy damage at close range.</p>
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<p class="">Looking for something to give your enemies serious second thoughts about advancing on your position? We’ve got you covered there too:</p>
<p class="">● Spring grenade – A smaller grenade that bounces into the air before detonation.</p>
<p class="">● Anti-tank Grenade – A bundle of grenades that will detonate on impact against vehicles.</p>
<p class="">● Mini Grenade – Micro grenades that can be thrown faster and further than regular grenades.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Squad Management system</strong></h2>
<p class="">In the heat of battle, everything can come down to how well your squad performs. The Squad Management system allows you to manage and tailor your squad to suit the way you want to play with a range of new features. Through a new interface, you can join specific squads and create new ones while passing on squad leadership quickly and easily.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Quality of life updates</strong></h2>
<p class="">There have been a number of tweaks to Battlefield 2042 this season, including a rework of vehicle loadouts to enhance their role in combat, new weapon stations like thermal tech and heavy anti-air, rehauled Vault weapons (allowing you to use attachments and skins earned in Battlefield 2042), and (coming later in the season) a reworked version of the Hourglass map, with improved cover and sightlines.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Season 5 Battle Pass</strong></h2>
<p class="">Of course, no season is complete without its Battle Pass. Play through 100 tiers in the Season 5 Battle Pass to unlock free** and premium*** content including new weapons like the GEW-46, XCE Bar, and BFP.50, gadgets, cosmetics, XP boosters, and the new premium Seasonal Booster. All gameplay-affecting items in Battlefield 2042 are free and earnable for all players.</p>
<p class="">A new dawn is almost upon us, so be sure to gear up and charge into Battlefield 2042 – Season 5: New Dawn starting June 7!</p>
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<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Requires Battlefield 2042 (sold separately) and all game updates. No weapon, military vehicle or gear manufacturer is affiliated with or has sponsored or endorsed this game. </em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>**Free Battle Pass content requires gameplay to unlock.</em></p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>***Premium Battle Pass content requires Season 5 Battle Pass (sold separately) and gameplay to unlock.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/29/20230529-dop/',
                '(For Southeast Asia) Days of Play 2023 sale kicks off on June 2',
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                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Hi everyone! Days of Play is back this week and we wanted to give you a quick look at some of the deals you can find across PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, and with additional offerings available at participating retailers.</p>
<p class="">Days of Play 2023 will begin on June 2 at 12:01AM until June 12 at 11:59PM local time in each region. Our official <a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/?emcid=or-pl-468187" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/?emcid=or-pl-468187" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Days of Play site</a> will be updated with more information later this week, so be sure to check the site for the latest details. Please note that offers may vary by region and are available while supplies last.</p>
<p class="">Here are some of the upcoming deals to look out for:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a>Save on PlayStation Plus memberships</h2>
<p class="">Start, renew, or extend your<a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> PlayStation Plus</a> membership during <a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Days of Play</a> at a discount. Get access to quality titles, from Monthly Games, to Game Trials, to the compelling Game Catalog and Classics Catalog with hundreds of blockbusters and classics to choose from – depending on the plan you choose.*</p>
<p class="">For both new and current PlayStation Plus members, all 12-month plans will be offered at 25% off – this includes Essential, Extra, and Deluxe.</p>
<p class="">Current PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra members can also receive 25% off a 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month membership when upgrading to a higher tier plan – it’s a great time to try PlayStation Plus Deluxe.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a></a><a></a><a></a>Offers on select digital games available on PlayStation Store</h2>
<p class="">This year, save on a variety of digital games and add-ons on PlayStation Store. Offers vary by region, so head to <a data-id="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/#store?emcid=or-pl-468184" data-type="URL" href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/#store?emcid=or-pl-468184" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">PlayStation Store</a> when Days of Play begins to view the full list of local deals.</p>
<p class="">There will also be additional deals on PlayStation accessories and games during this year’s Days of Play from participating local retailers; offers and availability may vary by region.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>“Days of Play” Sales Offers</strong></h2>
<p class="">From 2<sup>nd</sup> June till 12<sup>th</sup> June 2023, customers can enjoy various offers upon purchase of the below products. Details as followed:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. <strong>DualSense™ Wireless Controllers</strong></h2>
<p class="">SG</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DualSense Wireless Controller</strong><sup>*1</sup><strong></strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>White / Midnight Black / Cosmic Red / Starlight Blue<br/>Nova Pink / Galactic Purple / Gray Camouflage</td><td>SGD 72.90</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">ID</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DualSense Wireless Controller</strong><sup>*1</sup><strong></strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>White / Midnight Black / Cosmic Red / Starlight Blue<br/>Nova Pink / Galactic Purple / Gray Camouflage</td><td>IDR 989,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">PH</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DualSense Wireless Controller</strong><sup>*1</sup><strong></strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>White / Midnight Black / Cosmic Red / Starlight Blue<br/>Nova Pink / Galactic Purple / Gray Camouflage</td><td>PHP 2,990</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">MY</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DualSense Wireless Controller</strong><sup>*1</sup><strong></strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>White / Midnight Black / Cosmic Red / Starlight Blue<br/>Nova Pink / Galactic Purple / Gray Camouflage</td><td>MYR 269</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">TH</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DualSense Wireless Controller</strong><sup>*1</sup><strong></strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>White / Midnight Black / Cosmic Red / Starlight Blue<br/>Nova Pink / Galactic Purple / Gray Camouflage</td><td>THB 1,790</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">VN</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>DualSense Wireless Controller</strong><sup>*1</sup><strong></strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>White / Midnight Black / Cosmic Red / Starlight Blue<br/>Nova Pink / Galactic Purple / Gray Camouflage</td><td>VND 1,549,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. <strong>Select PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Software (Blu-ray Disc™ version)</strong><sup> </sup></h2>
<p class="">Select PS5 and PS4 titles (Blu-ray Disc version) will be available at special prices as followed:</p>
<p class="">SG</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong>Software Title</strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>SGD 40.90</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>SGD 40.90</td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>SGD 54.90</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>SGD 67.90</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>SGD 54.90</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>SGD 67.90</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>SGD 54.90</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">ID</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong>Software Title</strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>IDR 439,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>IDR 439,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>IDR 579,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>IDR 729,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>IDR 579,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>IDR 729,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>IDR 579,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">MY</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong>Software Title</strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>MYR 129</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>MYR 129</td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>MYR 169</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>MYR 209</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>MYR 169</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>MYR 209</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>MYR 169</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">PH</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong>Software Title</strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>PHP 1,490</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>PHP 1,490</td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>PHP 1,990</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>PHP 2,490</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>PHP 1,990</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>PHP 2,490</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>PHP 1,990</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">TH</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong>Software Title</strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>THB 990</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>THB 990</td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>THB 1,290</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>THB 1,690</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>THB 1,290</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>THB 1,690</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>THB 1,290</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">VN</p>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-ps-product-spec"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Platform</strong></td><td><strong>Software Title</strong></td><td><strong>Special Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>VND 749,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales</td><td>VND 749,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS4</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>VND 999,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>God of War Ragnarök</td><td>VND 1,249,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Horizon Forbidden West</td><td>VND 999,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>The Last of Us Part I</td><td>VND 1,249,000</td></tr><tr><td>PS5</td><td>Gran Turismo 7</td><td>VND 999,000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
<p class="">Be sure to check back on June 2 for details on this year’s promotion on the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/">Days of Play 2023</a> site.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Availability of Classics, Game Trials and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PlayStation Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PlayStation Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.</em></p>
<p class="has-default-font has-small-font-size">*1 Color variations of DualSense Wireless Controller and software available at each retail store may vary. Please contact retail stores for details.</p>
<p class="has-grey-color has-text-color">Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales<br/>© 2023 MARVEL<br/>© 2020 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.<br/>Created and developed by Insomniac Games, Inc.<br/>“Insomniac Games Logo” is a registered trademark or trademark of Insomniac Games, Inc.</p>
<p class="has-grey-color has-text-color">God of War Ragnarök<br/>©2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. God of War is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries.</p>
<p class="has-grey-color has-text-color">Horizon Forbidden West<br/>©2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. Developed by Guerrilla.</p>
<p class="has-grey-color has-text-color">The Last of Us Part I<br/>©2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Created and developed by Naughty Dog LLC. The Last of Us is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries.</p>
<p class="has-grey-color has-text-color">Gran Turismo 7<br/>Gran Turismo® 7 © 2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. “Polyphony Digital logo”, “Gran Turismo” and “GT” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Manufacturers, cars, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. Any depiction or recreation of real-world locations, entities, businesses, or organizations is not intended to be or imply any sponsorship or endorsement of this game by such party or parties. All rights reserved.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/29/days-of-play-2023-sale-kicks-off-on-june-2/',
                'Days of Play 2023 sale kicks off on June 2',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/05/be11790b614641b134a3cec85218ce908c1a5917-scaled.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Hi everyone! Days of Play is back this week and we wanted to give you a quick look at some of the deals you can find across PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Gear, direct.playstation.com, and PlayStation Store, along with additional offerings available at participating retailers.</p>
<p class="">Days of Play 2023 will begin on June 2 at 12:01 AM until June 12 at 11:59 PM local time in each region. Our official <a href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/?emcid=or-pl-468187">Days of Play site</a> will be updated with more information later this week, so be sure to check the site for the latest details. Please note that offers may vary by region and are available while supplies last.</p>
<p class="">Here are some of the upcoming deals to look out for:</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Save on PlayStation Plus memberships</h2>
<p class="">Start, renew, or extend your <a href="https://www.playstation.com/ps-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a> membership during Days of Play at a discount. Get access to quality titles, from Monthly Games, to Game Trials, to the compelling Game Catalog and Classics Catalog with hundreds of blockbusters and classics to choose from – depending on the plan you choose.*</p>
<p class="">For both new and current PlayStation Plus members, all 12-month plans will be offered at 25% off – this includes Essential, Extra, and Premium/Deluxe.</p>
<p class="">Current PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra members can also receive 25% off a 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month membership when upgrading to a higher tier plan – it’s a great time to try PlayStation Plus Premium or Deluxe.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Deals directly from PlayStation</h2>
<p class="">For players in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg, head over to <a href="http://direct.playstation.com">direct.playstation.com</a> when Days of Play begins and you’ll find a wide range of deals for select PS5, PS4, PC games, and accessories.</p>
<p class="">For players in Austria, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, celebrate the launch of direct.playstation.com with discounts on select PS5 games and accessories using the following promo codes:</p>
<ul class="has-small-font-size wp-block-list"><li>Use code <strong>DOPSAVE15</strong> for up to 15% on select PS5 Accessories, including DualSense charging station, HD camera, media remote, Pulse 3D wireless headsets, select PS5 console covers.</li><li>Use code <strong>DOPSAVE40</strong> for up to 40% on select PS5 games.</li></ul>
<p class="">Offers are available for the duration of the promotion while supplies last and vary by region. Find out more on <a href="http://direct.playstation.com">direct.playstation.com</a> when Days of Play kicks off on June 2.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Store-wide promotions on select PlayStation Gear merchandise</h2>
<p class="">Celebrate Days of Play on <a href="https://gear.playstation.com/Main/Default">PlayStation Gear store</a>, with 20% off select merchandise and free shipping on all orders using promo code <strong>DAYSOFPLAY23</strong>.</p>
<p class="has-default-font">Players can also get additional offers on PlayStation Gear on the following days:</p>
<ul class="has-small-font-size wp-block-list"><li>On June 2, spend $50 or more and receive a PlayStation insulated beverage sleeve with your order.</li><li>On June 7, enjoy savings on outerwear – buy any sweatshirt or jacket and get another 50% off.</li><li>On June 12, shop from PlayStation’s Picks for exciting bundles and merchandise from various games.</li></ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Offers on select digital games available on PlayStation Store</h2>
<p class="">This year, save on a variety of digital games and add-ons on PlayStation Store. Offers vary by region, so head to <a href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/#store?emcid=or-pl-468184">PlayStation Store</a> when Days of Play begins to view the full list of local deals.</p>
<p class="">There will also be additional deals on PlayStation accessories during this year’s Days of Play from participating local retailers; offers may vary by region.</p>
<p class="">Be sure to check back on June 2 for details on this year’s promotion on the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/deals/days-of-play/">Days of Play 2023</a> site.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Availability of Classics, Game Trials and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PlayStation Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PlayStation Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.</em></p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/30/bend-studio-celebrates-its-30th-anniversary-with-new-official-merchandise/',
                'Bend Studio celebrates its 30th anniversary with new official merchandise',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/05/02535fb3b059fffb5d8c4c9b82596e0e6fd84f11.jpg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">This year, we are celebrating an incredible milestone of 30 years at Bend Studio! Time sure does fly by when you’re having fun. Since 1993, we’ve had the privilege to develop video games for three decades in beautiful Central Oregon. From the early days of puzzle games to the iconic Syphon Filter series, Resistance: Retribution, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Days Gone, we are motivated to continue the evolution of Bend Studio with our next game to go another 30 years and beyond.</p>
<p class="">Before we reveal our new official merchandise to celebrate our anniversary, read a few words from various members of our studio that have played a critical role over the years in creating the games we all know and love. To every past and present developer that contributed to a Bend Studio game, thank you for your hard work:</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“As we celebrate Bend Studio’s 30th Anniversary, I am filled with a profound sense of accomplishment and pride. Reflecting on the remarkable journey over these past three decades I am truly grateful for the opportunity to witness the growth and success of the studio that has allowed me to work with an incredibly talented cast of team members that have all, in their own individual way, created the formative DNA that is the foundation of Bend Studio today.”</p><cite>– Christopher Reese, Head of Bend Studio</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“From Syphon Filter to Days Gone, Bend Studio has always excelled at creating compelling adventures in realistic worlds.  Bend Studio applied vision, grit, ingenuity, and technical innovation to bring a city to life around the subway station in the original Syphon Filter, and that same alchemy produced an entire ecosystem in Days Gone. I can’t wait for the world to see what this ambitious team has in store for us next.”</p><cite>– Connie Booth, SVP Head of Internal Production, PlayStation Studios and Executive Producer, Syphon Filter</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“As much I love the games that I’ve been fortunate enough to work on, Bend Studio to me has always been about the people I’ve met on this journey.”</p><cite>– Darren Yager, Manager, Design</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“I have been at Bend Studio for 19 years now, and while it has tripled in size, and some of the faces have changed, its strength remains in the talent and passion of its developers. We have accomplished more than anyone could have expected from a team our size, and it’s because we love what we do and we have a fierce desire to make memorable experiences for our players.”</p><cite>– Darren Chisum, Tech Director, Gameplay</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“After shipping titles on PSP, such as Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow and Resistance: Retribution, we rose to the challenge of adapting the Uncharted series to PS Vita as a launch title in Japan and the US. Being able to take an iconic franchise to create a new game with new characters on a new platform as a launch title was very rewarding and memorable.”</p><cite>– Gerald Harrison, Director, Art </cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“When I joined the Bend Studio team over 17 years ago, I was moving back to Bend, my home town. I feel lucky to be living in the town where I grew up–to have the privilege of working with such a smart, experienced, and creative team and at the same time being able to ski, bike, and enjoy the quality of life that Bend is famous for.  While developing Days Gone, I’ll never forget the first time I drove the bike along a ridge, stopped, and watched a spectacular sunset over the mountains where I grew up skiing and backpacking–it was a truly incredible experience to recreate the natural beauty out my office windows in a game!”</p><cite>– John Hoffman, Director, Programming</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Happy 30 years (three decades)! I feel so incredibly honored and proud to be a part of this studio.  I’m looking forward to what we’re going to accomplish and wow the world in the next 30 years. There’s something truly special about Bend Studio and I am truly grateful to be on this journey with our dedicated, passionate, and extremely talented team!”</p><cite>– Julie O’Leary, Senior Producer</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“I feel honored to have spent the last five years at Bend Studio as it holds a special place in my heart, being the first game studio I’ve ever worked at. Everyone here has drive, compassion, and hospitality that has made my move across the country well worth it. Happy 30th Bend! I’m so excited about the direction we’re heading, and I can’t wait to keep growing as a dev here.”</p><cite>– Laura Reilly, Programmer</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Thank you for celebrating this 30-year milestone with us!  For three decades, Bend Studio has strived to deliver memorable experiences through both thrilling adventures and captivating stories.  Our games represent our commitment through rich worlds, heartfelt characters, and immersive gameplay. As we embark on this next chapter of our journey, we promise to continue pushing the boundaries of gaming, and use our passion and dedication to bring you the best games we can.  Here’s to the exciting adventures that lie ahead!”</p><cite>– Marlena Hanne, Senior Narrative Designer</cite></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote ps-author-quote is-style-default has-max-width-75 has-margin-top-65 has-margin-bottom-65 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“With more than a decade here at Bend, I am extremely humbled by the talent and ability of this team as well as the commitment of the studio leadership and PlayStation to the well-being and happiness of each one of us throughout the years. We are a family that is working towards a unified goal to create rich and rewarding experiences for both our fans and the members of the team. Happy 30th Anniversary to Bend Studio, I can’t imagine being anywhere else and I look forward to the next 30!”</p><cite>– Nate Weikert, Supervisor, Design</cite></blockquote>
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<p class="">A milestone of this magnitude deserves new official Bend Studio merchandise for our players to rep our new logo for the first time! Good news, it hits the PlayStation Gear Store today!</p>
<p class="">First, we have an original poster by Oliver Barrett featuring multiple characters across all Bend Studio games. Third person action-adventure games have been the bread and butter for our team across this amazing journey, so what better way to encapsulate our past games than with a poster featuring the characters that impacted us along the way. We are very proud of each game we’ve created during our 30 year journey, and this poster is a perfect way to highlight our games in one epic presentation that represents the history of Bend Studio.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52921055138_f8ccbd1ffc_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52921055138_f8ccbd1ffc_h.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Caption: Print size: 18” x 24”</em></p>
<p class="">Our main goal for this poster was to develop a concept that players will want to proudly display in a prominent spot on their wall, while providing that Bend touch. Oliver’s style and approach immediately drew us back to his work to provide a special poster to highlight the 30th Anniversary. If you remember, Oliver was also the one who designed the vinyl cover for the Days Gone – Original Video Game Soundtrack.</p>
<p class="">You’ll notice Deacon St. John speeding toward us on his Drifter bike with a trail of smoke behind him made up of characters from Syphon Filter, Resistance: Retribution, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and Days Gone. If you look closely, you may see some nods to our unique location in Bend, Oregon too, but we won’t spoil it yet. On the left-hand side is a subtle timeline including all the games we’ve developed over our 30 years. This is a must-have if you’re a fan of any of our games!</p>
<p class="">Next up is an original Days Gone t-shirt design created in-house at Bend Studio. This unique design features Deacon St. John on the back of a black t-shirt next to the 30th Anniversary logo all in one slick look. Represent Bend Studio with a red colorway logo stamped on the front! Our new Days Gone t-shirt is a thank you letter to our community for the love and support you have shared for our game since we launched in 2019 on PlayStation 4. Like Deacon and Boozer with their Mongrels cuts, we hope you will wear this shirt with pride!</p>
<p class="center"><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52922795670_034aa85299_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52922795670_034aa85299_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a><a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52922863953_ad18ea1882_h.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52922863953_ad18ea1882_h.jpg" width="47%"/></a></p>
<p class="">Pre-orders for both the poster and t-shirt are available today on <a href="https://gear.playstation.com/playstation/Browse/DAYSGONE" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">the PlayStation Gear Store </a>with an expected ship date of July!</p>
<p class="">If you’re looking to experience some of Bend Studio’s legacy titles to see where it all began, you can play Syphon Filter, Syphon Filter 2, Syphon Filter 3, Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, and Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow on PlayStation Plus via the Classics Catalog right now!</p>
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<p class="">Thank you for 30 years of playing our games and sharing your love for our worlds! Whether you’ve been with us from the Syphon Filter days, or recently joined our community from Days Gone, we hope you will continue to embark on this remarkable journey with us as we head into an exciting future at Bend Studio.</p>
<p class="">If you pick up the new merchandise we announced today, let us know on Twitter and Instagram by using #Bend30 to join the celebration with us!</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/31/immortals-of-aveum-hands-on-new-gameplay-details/',
                'Immortals of Aveum hands-on – new gameplay details',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/05/12a32489f68604783773cd16e742032cfcc2fcbe.png?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
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<p class="">Arriving July 20 on PS5, Immortals of Aveum takes the fast-paced FPS action of military shooters and blends it with fantastical, spell-flinging elements.</p>
<p class="">This new IP from Ascendant Studios focuses on a lore-rich, single-player campaign where you play as Jak, an orphan turned Magnus battle mage, who strives to save his home Lucium from the tyrannical forces of Rasharn, a superpower that seeks to control all magic across Aveum.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNjAyMGU5MWNkODI5MmI2ODhlZDQwYTdiZmJhNzNmZjIzMjIwMzE5ZCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/zZOnrbYxoFNwVO3YHI/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The colors of spell-casting</h2>
<p class="">Early on you’ll be exposed to three colors of magic that power your primary Strikes: Blue Magic, Red Magic, and Green Magic.</p>
<p class="">Blue Magic powers the Shrikebolt attack – effective at long range and good at causing critical hits to enemy weak spots. This was one of my favorite attacks, as leveling enemies from afar felt a lot like deploying the precision of a sniper-rifle.</p>
<p class="">Red Magic powers the Breachfire attack – wide bursts of sorcery that do high damage at close range. Think shotgun blasts of energy that prove optimal against bunched up foes.</p>
<p class="">Green Magic powers the Stormshards attack –  a spell that launches homing projectiles and is best used at medium range against fast-moving targets. This spell worked well for peppering opposition while on the move.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52940280281_778dbe97ad_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52940280281_778dbe97ad_k.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="">Striking isn’t the only category of spells these colors power, there’s also Control, Augment, Fury, and Dominion spells that provide a wide arsenal of ways to manipulate and defeat your opponent.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Magic in the details</h2>
<p class="">From gradient oranges that fill the sun-soaked skylines of Yltheum to the worn and weathered design of Jak’s Sigil – a device equipped to shape your magic spells, much like a wizard’s wand – the world is thoughtfully crafted allowing for true immersion into the extensive lore. </p>
<p class="">You can get lost exploring the expanses of Aveum to find hidden areas that contain puzzles, currency, and even some of the best gear to aid you in your journey, or get swept into the furious grasp of a massive Howler, a flying war beast whose dragon-like skin and aura is on full display when it snatches you up in its wrath.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExNzUyZGYyMmY0ZmYxNjFhNjEwYzMyMjYwYmFmOTZiMmNjODFlY2RmOCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/w8XxFi0RyoRtCyuhJF/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UI encourages frenetic gameplay</h2>
<p class="">Immortals of Aveum’s UI design contributes to the overall immersion of the game. Navigating the menu is straightforward, as the most relevant information is easily accessible without overloading the player with excessive screen clutter. </p>
<p class="">While there’s more than 25 Spells and 80 Talents to unlock or upgrade in the game, the tasks of upgrading gear and acquiring Talents felt intuitive. </p>
<p class="">Ascendant Studios made the choice to skip the traditional FPS weapons wheel, instead creating the Fury Spell tray signified by a compact symbol in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.</p>
<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52940426949_9681a8b234_k.jpg" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52940426949_9681a8b234_k.jpg" width="1920"/></a>
<p class="">“We really wanted to focus on the frenetic gameplay… a lot of times when you implement a wheel you have to think about slowing things down, it creates a tactical moment which is cool but it also very obviously sets a pacing and pulls you out of the game. We made a conscious decision not to do that” said Jim Ingraham, Lead UI Artist at Ascendant Studios.</p>
<p class="">Immortals of Aveum is coming together as an original and compelling entry into the pantheon of first-person shooters. Keep your spell books close for launch on July 20 for PlayStation 5.</p>
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            INSERT INTO articles (url, title, cover_image, content, youtube_link) VALUES (
                'https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/31/playstation-stars-campaigns-and-digital-collectibles-for-june-2023/',
                'PlayStation Stars campaigns and digital collectibles for June 2023',
                'https://blog.playstation.com/tachyon/2023/05/70e1f0962e29670f38712ba31e1255b603bc8d37.jpeg?resize=1088%2C612&crop_strategy=smart',
                '<div class="post-single__content single__content entry-content">
<p class="">Hey there, PlayStation Stars members! It’s almost June, and we’ve got new campaigns and digital collectibles coming your way. Get ready to put your skills to the test again and make some new memories. Keep an eye out for more updates on PlayStation App throughout the month. Now let’s jump into the featured lineup for June.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Score points with NBA 2K23 on PlayStation Plus</strong></h2>
<p class=""><em>Available June 6 for all PlayStation Plus members</em></p>
<p class="">Starting on June 6, PlayStation Plus members can get 50 points by playing NBA 2K23. <a data-id="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/31/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-june-nba-2k23-jurassic-world-evolution-2-and-trek-to-yomi/" data-type="URL" href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/31/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-june-nba-2k23-jurassic-world-evolution-2-and-trek-to-yomi/">Check out the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games announcement for June</a> to discover the exciting titles available this month.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Get rewards for playing selected titles on PlayStation VR2</strong></h2>
<p class=""><em>Available June 1</em></p>
<p class="">PlayStation Stars members can get 50 points by playing any one of the following games on PlayStation VR2:</p>
<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Horizon Call of the Mountain</li><li>Resident Evil Village</li><li>Gran Turismo 7</li><li>No Man’s Sky</li><li>Tetris Effect: Connected</li><li>Kayak VR: Mirage</li></ul>
<p class="">These games for PlayStation VR2 have thrilled and chilled us to the core. From heart-stopping horror to pulse-pounding racing, there’s something for everyone.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hard Game Club | Dead Space </strong></h2>
<p class=""><em>Available June 1</em></p>
<p class="">Join the Hard Game Club by completing difficult in-game challenges in some of PlayStation’s toughest games to get exclusive digital collectibles.</p>
<p class="">This month’s featured game is Dead Space. To get the June Hard Game Club Balloon digital collectible, members must complete the “Untouchable” trophy challenge in Dead Space. Take on the challenge and once completed, you will receive this month’s digital collectible. Good luck!</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExYWM0YzQ1NWJiNmRlZjJmYzNlNGJhMTc1NzMyM2EyMmQ3MWVjYjBkNiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/d2iUtHAOpZ1vBV74b9/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PlayStation &amp; You Limited Release Digital Collectibles</strong></h2>
<p class="">“PlayStation &amp; You” is a recurring campaign that celebrates players who have been with us over the years. Here are two of the campaigns we’ll have in June.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PlayStation &amp; You: PlayStation 3D Glasses</strong></h2>
<p class=""><em>Available June 1</em></p>
<p class="">We’re celebrating owners of the PlayStation 3D Display, a 3D TV/glasses combo that supports SimulView. If that’s you, unlock the PlayStation 3D Glasses digital collectible by playing any game on your PS4 or PS5 and get ready to add this unique item to your collection.</p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExODM2OWIxNjQwMjdhM2MwMzM5NmI4NmM2OTgzMWY2ZTM5NTJiY2EwYiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/r7ub0mgvpHZCQ8Scpx/giphy.gif " width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PlayStation and You: PlayStation 3 Scarlet Red</strong></h2>
<p class=""><em>Available June 15</em></p>
<p class="">For PlayStation Stars members who owned the PS3 Scarlet Red. Play any PS4 or PS5 game to unlock this digital collectible. </p>
<p class="center"><img alt="" height="1080" src="https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMDBkYWQ1YWQ5ZDE4ZmYxYmVmN2JmYmMwOWIyNTkzMDc2NzM0OTEwMCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/tfHsDMdz6FqBcEooB1/giphy.gif" width="1920"/></p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>New PlayStation Stars Digital Collectible Display Cases</strong></h2>
<p class=""><em>Starting June 2</em></p>
<p class="">Check out the new selection of five iconic display cases to store your favorite digital collectibles releasing throughout the month soon. You can update your display case by selecting the “Scenes” option located at the bottom right corner of your current display case. </p>
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<p class="">As a reminder, PlayStation Stars members can get digital collectibles or points by completing monthly campaigns. PlayStation Plus members enjoy additional opportunities to get points through exclusive campaigns and PlayStation Store purchases. Points received can be redeemed in your Rewards Catalog for PlayStation Network wallet funds, select games, and limited-release digital collectibles.  Learn more about PlayStation Stars and join<a href="https://store.playstation.com/sky/qrcode/?smcid=Social%20%3ABlog%3Aloyalty-banner%3AMay23"> here</a>. </p>
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