Sony held its State of Play showcase early Friday, the place it made a number of new bulletins on upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 video games. The PlayStation mum or dad offered updates on some already introduced video games and got here out with a number of new reveals. As rumoured, Team Asobi is engaged on Astro Bot, a sequel to Astro’s Playroom that’s set to reach later this yr on PS5. The showcase additionally featured new trailers for reside service shooter Concorde and horror titles Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2.
State of Play kicked off the summer season season of video video games business showcase occasions, the place main publishers and builders will announce updates on upcoming titles and reveal new video games. Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest begins June 7, adopted by the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. While Sony did not announce a challenge from its main studios, the State of Play showcase had loads of attention-grabbing bulletins for the approaching yr. Here’s all the pieces that was introduced or revealed in the course of the stream
God of War Ragnarok coming to PC
God of War Ragnarok is the most recent first-party PlayStation title being ported to PC. Santa Monica Studio’s acclaimed action-adventure title, which was launched on PS5 and PS4 in 2022, will launch on PC on September 19, 2024. The port will probably be accomplished in collaboration with Jetpack Interactive, the studio that labored on the PC port of God of War (2018).
The announcement got here with a trailer, confirming that the PC model of the sport will get PC options like unlocked framerates, help for Nvidia DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.1 and Intel XeSS 1.3 upscaling strategies, and tremendous ultra-wide monitor help. The sport will even embody final yr’s Valhalla DLC.
Astro Bot
Team Asobi is lastly bringing a sequel to Astro’s Playroom, the 3D platformer that got here pre-installed on PS5 and served as a tech demo for brand spanking new DualSense controller options. Astro Bot is described as a “space adventure” a lot bigger in scope than earlier video games, the place gamers will get to discover six galaxies and over 80 ranges seeking Astro’s crew.
Astro Bot announcement got here with a prolonged gameplay trailer, exhibiting numerous environments and new gameplay mechanics. The sport will launch September 6 completely on PS5, with pre-orders going reside June 7.
Concord
Firewalk Studios’ upcoming multiplayer shooter Concord obtained a brand new trailer at State of Play, revealing gameplay, world and its characters and their distinct talents. First teased final yr, Concord is a 5v5 multiplayer shooter within the vein of Overwatch and Valorant.
The reside service title will launch on each PS5 and PC on August 23, 2024. The sport will get a deliberate beta take a look at forward of launch.
Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2 remake obtained a brand new trailer, revealing its launch date. The psychological survival horror, which was first introduced in 2022, is arriving on PS5 and PC on October 8. The new trailer confirmed off extra fight from the sport, which is now obtainable for pre-order.
After the State of Play showcase, Konami hosted a Silent Hill Transmission livestream, the place it offered updates on a number of Silent Hill tasks and confirmed off 13 minutes’ price of gameplay for Silent Hill 2 remake.
Until Dawn
State of Play additionally showcased a brand new trailer for Until Dawn. The survival horror sport, which is being remastered for PS5 and PC, was first introduced in January. While there is not any launch date but, Until Dawn acquired a launch window affirmation. It will arrive on PC and PS5 in Fall 2024.
The new gameplay trailer confirmed off the visible upgrades coming to the remaster. Developed by Supermassive Games, Until Dawn was first launched on PS4 in 2015.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
The subsequent entry within the Dynasty Warriors collection of motion video games was introduced at State of Play. Dynasty Warriors: Origins. The trailer confirmed off large-scale battles and the sport’s hack-and-slash motion fight. The sport will arrive on the PS5 someday subsequent yr.
Monster Hunter Wilds
First revealed on the 2023 Game Awards, Monster Hunter Wilds obtained a brand new trailer at State of Play. The trailer confirmed off the sport’s stunning environments and make clear among the monsters from the sport. The action-RPG doesn’t have a concrete launch date, however it is going to arrive someday in 2025.
Here are all different video games that have been introduced or obtained updates at State of Play:
Skydance’s Behemoth (PS VR2, Meta Quest, Steam VR – Fall 2024)
- Path of Exile 2 (PC, PS5 – Early Access, Late 2024)
- Alien: Rogue Incursion (PS VR2 – Holiday 2024)
- Marvel Rivals (PC, PS5 – Closed Beta, July 2024)
- Ballad of Antara (PS5 – 2025)
- Infinity Nikki (PS5 – Beta Test, Q3 2024)
- Where Winds Meet (PS5)
