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TodayFri, 10th Apr 2026

  • News Enjoying Your Free PS4 Game? Here's a Look at Its Sequel, Coming to PS5

    Even more graveyards to keep

    For those of you who may have somehow missed the news last night, Graveyard Keeper is free for you to claim on the PS4 right now. There are no catches or hidden costs here; you don’t even need PS Plus. It’s a free game for you to claim and keep forever. That’s largely because dev Lazy Bear Games wants to raise the...

    • tinyBuld
    • PS5
    • Graveyard Keeper
    • Announcements
  • News Honkai: Star Rail Hands Out More Than 30 Free Pulls for Anniversary, All the Redemption Codes Here

    Aha

    Honkai: Star Rail’s huge third anniversary update v4.2 will come with more than 30 free pulls when it releases on 22nd April, with many more earnable through the usual mix of gameplay events. Before we get too deeply into the patch itself, here are the latest redemption codes, which you can redeem for 300 Stellar Jade right now:...

    • HoYoverse
    • PS5
    • Honkai: Star Rail
    • Updates
  • Guide All PS Plus Games Available Now

    Every PS Plus game, updated in one place

    We’re tracking every PS Plus game available now, so you always know exactly what’s included in your tier of Sony’s subscription service. This page lists all current PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and

    • Guides
    • PS Plus
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • News PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail Is Getting a MAPPA Anime, Starring Best Girl Kafka

    This could be good

    HoYoverse fans are still waiting patiently for Genshin Impact’s previously announced anime, but turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail may beat the dev’s open world adventure to the punch. As part of a livestream earlier today, the Chinese juggernaut announced a partnership with Japanese animation powerhouse MAPPA for a new project...

    • HoYoverse
    • Anime
    • Honkai: Star Rail
  • News Yokai Watch's Spiritual Successor Looks Superb, Will Probably Spook PS5

    "Still a ways away"

    There was a time when Yokai Watch was almost as big as Pokémon, but like so many Level-5 properties, the franchise burned bright before it basically disappeared. Level-5 is taking another bite of the figurative cherry with Holy Horror Mansion, a spiritual successor to its ghoulish RPG series. As the trailer bluntly explains,...

    • Level-5
    • Holy Horror Mansion
  • News Level-5's Snack World Remake Drops Nintendo Exclusivity, Coming to PS5

    Looks good enough to eat

    Roguelike dungeon crawler Snack World, originally a 3DS and later a Switch exclusive, will make its PS5 debut at some point in the future. Legendary dev Level-5 didn’t confirm a release date. Another multimedia franchise from the Fukuoka-based firm, this game first debuted on the 3DS in 2017. It’d later release...

    • Level-5
    • PS5
    • Snack World
    • Announcements
  • News Stunning MGS4 Steelbook Confirmed for Master Collection Vol. 2

    A pre-order bonus from select retailers

    You'll be able to own a physical Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 steelbook themed around the bundle's main event: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Konami shared the news in a fun social media where Old Snake finds the steelbook himself, complete with the new item pick-up screen and the...

    • Konami
    • PS5
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • News Professor Layton Makes His Long-Awaited PS5 Debut Later This Year, Almost 20 Years After the Series Started

    Tip of the hat to you, sir

    We got Inazuma Eleven and Fantasy Life last year, and now legendary dev Level-5 has announced that Professor Layton will finally make his PS5 debut in 2026. The latest game in the series, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, has just been confirmed for a simultaneous worldwide release on Sony’s cons

    • LEVEL-5
    • PS5
    • Professor Layton
    • Announcements
  • News PowerWash, House Flipper Fans May Want to Pay Attention to This Intriguing Handyman Sim on PS5

    The Lift coming to consoles

    If you're into busywork sims such as PowerWash Simulator or House Flipper, publisher tinyBuild is bringing what looks like a very promising new game to PS5 that's worthy of your attention. It's called The Lift, and it casts you as a handyman tasked with fixing up a giant facility plagued by supernatural oddities...

    • tinyBuild
    • PS5
    • The Lift
    • Announcements
    • Trailers
  • News Phantom Blade Zero Team Rejects All AI Development as It Finishes Making One of PS5's Most Anticipated Games

    "Human artistry is not merely a means for creating value; it is the value itself"

    As developer S-GAME nears the finish line on its hotly anticipated PS5 game Phantom Blade Zero, it's issued a powerful message that promises no "AI visual tech" was used in the making of the title. On social media, the studio opened by revealing the fact Phantom Blade...

    • S-Game
    • PS5
    • Phantom Blade Zero
  • News Huge Crimson Desert Updates Teased as Dev Plans Boss Fight Replays and Difficulty Settings

    New features coming between now and June

    The rate and scale at which Pearl Abyss has updated Crimson Desert since launch has been impressive, and it is clearly nowhere near done yet. In a new blog post, the team shared some of the new features and content plans it's got for the game between now and the end of June. At a quick glance, here's what it...

    • Pearl Abyss
    • PS5
    • Crimson Desert
    • Updates
  • News PS5's Mountain Climbing Game Cairn Wants You Back for Free DLC Drops

    First new DLC in the Summer

    The Game Bakers is asking you to return to its PS5 mountain climbing title Cairn this Summer as it has got the first of a number of free DLC packs to release. Named "On the Trail", this first drop adds new climbing areas, challenges, and "water soloing" to the experience. "Find your route freely, solve fresh climbing...

    • The Game Bakers
    • PS5
    • Cairn
    • DLC
  • Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026

    All 2026's upcoming PS5 launch dates

    What new PS5 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? There’s never a shortage of new games to play, but if you want to plan out your purchases, we’re keeping tabs on all 2026 PS5 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is updated...

    • Guides
    • PS5
    • Release Dates
  • Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2026

    All 2026's upcoming PS4 launch dates

    What new PS4 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? PS4 is certainly getting towards the end of its life, but there's still plenty of software on the way, and we'll be tracking all 2026 PS4 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is...

    • Guides
    • PS4
    • Release Dates
  • Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2026

    All 2026's upcoming PSVR2 launch dates

    What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? Sony's virtual reality headset has been receiving a steady stream of releases since launch, and we'll be keeping tabs on all 2026 PSVR2 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and...

    • Guides
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Release Dates
  • News Golf Gets Chaotic in PS5 Party Game with Lasers, Rocket Launchers, and Runaway Carts

    Fore the griefers

    If you enjoyed the chaotic nature of PS4’s Everybody’s Golf game – or perhaps the more recent Mario Golf on Switch – then you’ll probably want to pay attention to Super Battle Golf, coming to the PS5 this year. Already available on PC, the goals of this game remain somewhat similar to real golf, although the twist is...

    • Oro Interactive
    • PS5
    • Super Battle Golf
    • Announcements
  • News Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is Shaping Up to Be a Bloody Brilliant Series Revival on PS5

    Whip it good

    This new gameplay trailer for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse may be somewhat short, but boy does it sell the series' big revival. Still set for a PS5 release at some point this year, the title's looking supremely sharp. A gorgeous art direction combines with silky smooth animation work and what seems to be satisfyingly impactful combat...

    • Konami
    • PS5
    • Castlevania
    • Trailers
  • News Ubisoft's Insane Action Game Morbid Metal Hits Early Access, and We're Desperate to Play It on PS5

    Morbid Metal panic

    A project that's looked increasingly promising every time we've laid eyes on it, Morbid Metal has finally reached its early access release on Steam. So why are we writing about it? Well, the simple truth is that it's shaping up to be an absolute banger, and now that it's out on PC, we're praying that word of a console port will...

    • Ubisoft
    • Morbid Metal
  • News 'We Did It': No Man's Sky's Crazy Pokémon Update Fulfils a Fan's 2-Year-Old Wish

    Not-quite-instant gratification

    Sometimes, your wildest dreams really can come true; just ask streamer Gothalion, who just had a near-two-year-old request become reality. The creator posted on X in September 2024 about a new feature he wanted to see in No Man's Sky, and developer Hello Games made it real in the game's most recent update. "The only...

    • Hello Games
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • No Mans Sky
    • Updates
  • News You Can Claim a Free PS4 Game Right Now, No PS Plus Required

    Yours to keep forever

    If you fancy adding a free PS4 game to your library, no strings attached and no PS Plus required, then you can do so right now. Lazy Bear Games is giving away the original Graveyard Keeper for free on the PS Store until 13th April, and if you claim it, it’ll be yours to keep forever. You can nab it

    • tinyBuld
    • PS4
    • Graveyard Keeper
  • Feature 10 PS5, PS4 Space Games to Play After Artemis 2's Big Moon Mission

    Lunar tick

    In case you weren't aware, NASA has sent a squad of astronauts on the first manned flight to the Moon in over 50 years, and it's cool as hell. The Artemis II mission is approaching its conclusion; the crew launched on 1st April 2026, spent about four days flying to and around the Moon, and is now on its return trip, landing back on Earth...

    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Sci-Fi
    • Features

YesterdayThu, 9th Apr 2026

  • Guide Invincible VS Open Beta: All Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included

    All you need to know about the Invincible VS beta

    Invincible VS, the fighting game based on the popular comics and TV series, is launching on 30th April 2026, but you'll be able to play much earlier via the open beta test. You'll have the chance to check out the game prior to its official release, taking the 3v3 tag fighting game for a test run. In...

    • Skybound Games
    • PS5
    • Invincible VS
    • Betas
    • Guides
  • News 'Who on Earth Would Want This?': Almost 90% of PS5 Fans Not Interested in New 'Playerbase' Program

    "Abso-f*ckin-lutely not"

    It’s not really the end of the world, but whoever cooked up Sony’s new Playerbase competition may be having a rethink today. The idea, as announced on the PS Blog yesterday, is to “celebrate” the PlayStation community by putting you in its games, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Howe

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Culture
  • News PS5 Fans Want Trophy Upgrades After Xbox Improves Achievements

    Stuck in 2020

    Some PS5 fans are green with envy today, after Xbox announced improvements to the Achievements system. Sony famously copied Microsoft’s metagame during the PS3 era, introducing Trophies with Super Stardust HD. While it was optional at first, support was eventually mandated and it’s become a big part of the PlayStation experience...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Trophies
  • News Our Hype for Samson on PS5 Crashes as GTA-Like Gets Slammed by Reviews

    Damn, son

    Sandbox action game Samson first caught our eye back in January, with an announcement trailer that immediately had us sold on the Grand Theft Auto-style experience. At the time, we said (in good fun) that Sony should "move mountains" to get Samson on PS5, having only been confirmed for PC. Right now, it's still a PC exclusive, but just...

    • Liquid Swords
    • Samson
  • News You Might Not Want to Know How Much It Reportedly Cost Bungie to Make Marathon

    Better to stay in the dark for this one

    It reportedly cost Bungie "over $200 million" to create Marathon, potentially stretching to "more than $250 million", says a new report from Forbes writer Paul Tassi. He clarifies: "That does not include ongoing costs for maintenance and new content now." When you take into account post-launch support, the...

    • Bungie
    • PS5
    • Marathon
  • News PS5 Price Hike Hits Japan Hard as PS5 Pro Sales Sink to Xbox Levels

    How low can you go?

    There’s really no reason to purchase a non-language locked PS5 console in Japan after Sony’s latest price hike, and the market has responded. The latest Famitsu hardware sales data spanning the week ending 5th April shows that just 840 PS5 Pro consoles were sold during the period. A further 558 disc-based PS5 consoles were...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Hardware
    • Sales
    • Japan
  • News The Diablo 4 Positivity Continues with Promising Lord of Hatred Gameplay Drop

    Let the hate flow through you

    Blizzard's released a solid 12 minutes of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred gameplay as we quickly approach the expansion's 28th April launch. In truth, we don't know if you can surprise people with Diablo 4 footage at this point, but the DLC does seem to start strong. Its opening sees your hero board a boat that ends up being...

    • Blizzard
    • PS5
    • Diablo
  • News The Team Behind Beloved Action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan No Longer Exists

    The last berserker

    The First Berserker: Khazan made a solid impression last year with its neat visual style and hefty, Souls-like gameplay, but it seems the game didn't quite measure up for publisher Nexon, as it's apparently disbanded the team that made it. The staff at developer Neople, which produced the action RPG, have all been moved onto...

    • Nexon
    • PS5
    • The First Berserker
  • News In a Busy Month for New PS5 Games, Don't Sleep on Mouse P.I. For Hire

    A hard-boiled hit

    It’s a particularly packed month for new PS5 releases in April, with Pragmata and Saros just two of the titles vying for your attention. But don’t sleep on Mouse P.I. For Hire! This rubber hose FPS is coming on 16th April, and looks like a delightful mix of DOOM and Cuphead. It really seems to have expanded in scope since its...

    • PlaySide
    • PS5
    • MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
  • News Popular Crimson Desert Mod Has Players Asking Why Character Creation Isn't in the Game by Default

    Kliff's edge

    As you can probably imagine, there's an awful lot of potential for Crimson Desert mods on PC, and there are already several hundred up for grabs on sites like Nexus Mods. But one recent mod in particular is making headlines because plenty of players believe that it should probably have been part of the game to begin with. The mod in...

    • Pearl Abyss
    • PS5
    • Crimson Desert
  • News PS5's Ace Combat 8 Will Be the Most Ambitious Game in the Series Yet, and We Can't Wait

    Wings of Theve is looking good

    Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is lowkey one of the most exciting PS5 games on the horizon. We've always been big fans of Bandai Namco's action-packed flight series, and judging by a new dev diary, the next entry is looking like it could be the biggest and best one yet. By and large the gameplay looks similar to past...

    • Bandai Namco
    • PS5
    • Ace Combat
    • Videos
  • News Saros Looks Like Pure Chaotic Bullet Hell Madness in Latest PS5 Gameplay Clip

    And we can't wait

    Sony is on the verge of launching its latest PS5-exclusive first-party game, and every time we see it, we want to play it just that little bit more. Saros launches on 30th April, the next arcade shooter from developer Housemarque, and it's looking just as aggressive and challenging as its predecessor in this brand new gameplay...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Saros
  • News Saros PS5 Marketing in Full Swing as Sony Drops Yet Another Trailer

    Footage and media quotes combine

    PlayStation wants to make absolutely sure you've seen at least a bit of Saros gameplay in the lead-up to its PS5 release this April, so it's been flooding YouTube with new trailers. And here's another one, this time blending footage with some quotes taken from the recent round of media previews. Catch it above...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Saros
    • Trailers
  • News 'You Destroyed the Best Game Mode': Konami Cocks Up Master League's Return to eFootball on PS5, PS4

    "This is a big disappointment"

    If you’ll cast your mind back to the origins of free-to-play PES successor eFootball, publisher Konami promised Master League would return one day. That was almost five years ago, and it’s finally been brought back in some form today – albeit as part of a week-long event, available until 16th April. Needless to...

    • Konami
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • eFootball
    • Updates
  • News Warhammer Copies Vampire Survivors' Homework in Brand New Bullet Heaven PS5 Game

    Warhammer Survivors coming to consoles

    Vampire Survivors has a lot to answer for, inventing a whole new template for games to follow. One example is Warhammer Survivors, which is a particularly interesting case. Just announced for PS5, Warhammer Survivors is developed by Auroch Digital, but also involved is Poncle, the team behind Vampire...

    • Auroch Digital
    • PS5
    • Warhammer Survivors
    • Announcements
    • Trailers
  • News Another Attempt at a Metal Gear Solid Movie Is Being Made by Sony

    Final Destination Bloodlines directors signed up for project

    A movie adaptation of Metal Gear Solid has been attempted for decades, and now a renewed effort from Sony Pictures has given the movie another chance at finally happening. It's signed Final Destination Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to perform the same role on a Metal...

    • Sony
    • Movies
    • Metal Gear Solid
  • News PS5 Anime RPG NTE Gets 18th April Livestream, Free Rewards Expected

    Here we go again, then

    A big pre-launch livestream for upcoming anime open world adventure NTE: Neverness to Everness will take place on 18th April. The broadcast will air at 18:00 UTC on YouTube, which is at the following times around the world: 7PM BST 18th Apr 2026 For those of you not familiar with the roll out for these kinda gacha games,...

    • Perfect World Games
    • PS5
    • NTE
    • Neverness to Everness
    • Livestreams
  • News 2XKO Will Add Six Characters This Year, Despite Dev Scaling Down

    One more than originally planned

    No fighter is ever going to keep pace with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ outrageous DLC schedule, but 2XKO is at least going to give it a go. A new roadmap for the League of Legends-inspired fighter reveals that six characters will be added to the title this year, which is pretty impressive considering the...

    • Riot Games
    • PS5
    • 2XKO
  • News First PowerWash Sim 2 DLC Has You Clean Up Adventure Time Locations

    Out on PS5 now for £6.49 / $7.99

    The first premium PowerWash Simulator 2 expansion is available now on PS5, priced at £6.49/$7.99. The initial pack is themed around Adventure Time and adds an additional five levels to the scrubbing experience. Catch a look in the trailer above. An all-new narrative ties together the following five locations that...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • PowerWash Simulator
    • DLC

Wednesday8th Apr 2026

  • Feature 60+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Refreshed Spring Sale

    Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap

    The PS Store's latest offer, simply named the Spring Sale, is on right now, and it's been extended through to 22nd April 2026. What's more, it's been refreshed with a whole new set of thousands of PS5 and PS4 games. It can be difficult to browse through all that, which is where this guide comes in. We've...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • PS Store
    • Deals
  • News State of Play with Third-Party PS5 Reveals Tipped for Next Week, According to Notorious Snoop

    16th April could be the day

    Sony is planning to host its next State of Play livestream within the next seven or so weeks, according to reliable leaker Nate the Hate. In a social media post, he responded to a user questioning whether there'll be a YouTube video regarding PlayStation's future plans. The leaker said a video will arrive following the...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • State of Play
    • Rumours
  • Hands On Cyberpunk 2077 Is Now Utterly Essential on PS5 Pro

    PSSR 2 update is stunning

    We've just cruised around Night City after installing Cyberpunk 2077's new PS5 Pro update, and all we can say is... wow. CD Projekt Red's dystopian open world was already one of the best looking games on Sony's system — at least, in our humble opinion — but this patch makes it borderline jaw-dropping at times...

    • CD Projekt Red
    • PS5 Pro
    • Cyberpunk
    • Hands On
    • Features
  • News Cyberpunk 2077's Acclaimed PS5 Pro Update Is Out Now

    Three modes to choose from

    CD Projekt RED has announced its sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 will soon receive the promised PS5 Pro update, enabling enhanced visuals for those who own the souped-up console. The update goes live tomorrow, 8th April 2026, and the PS Blog has revealed a few details about what to expect. One major area the game utilises the...

    • CD Projekt Red
    • PS5
    • PS5 Pro
    • Cyberpunk 2077
    • Updates
  • News 'CDPR Deserves a Lot of Credit': Tech Experts Praise Cyberpunk 2077's Anticipated PS5 Pro Mode

    A noticeable step up

    It’s one of the best-looking games ever made, so there’s always been intense demand for a PS5 Pro version of Cyberpunk 2077. And on 8th April, the sci-fi RPG epic will be updated to take full advantage of Sony’s supercharged hardware, for free. As the tech experts at Digital Foundry note, dev CD Projekt RED deserves a lot...

    • CD Projekt RED
    • PS5
    • Cyberpunk 2077
  • News Former Resident Evil, Witcher Devs Unite for a Stylish New Action Adventure Game on PS5

    Koshmar: The Last Reverie announced

    Developer Purple Ray Studio has just announced Koshmar: The Last Reverie, a promising-looking action adventure game that's coming to PC and consoles. The studio is made up of industry veterans from across all kinds of teams, with past credits including the likes of Resident Evil Village, The Witcher 2: Assassins...

    • Purple Ray Studio
    • PS5
    • Koshmar The Last Reverie
    • Announcements
    • Trailers
  • News Here's a Better Look at PS5's Redesigned Home Menu, Currently in Beta

    Looking sharp

    Slowly, we’re starting to see more of Sony’s redesigned PS5 home menu, which is currently available to a select few users for beta testing. The new layout incorporates a ribbon at the top which can be navigated using the b:L1 and b:R1 buttons. This allows you to quickly switch between different screens, including your Games,...

    • Sony
    • PS5
  • News 007 First Light Is Getting Its Own Limited Edition DualSense PS5 Controller

    The Man with the Golden Pad

    You know Sony considers a game a big deal if it gets its very own custom DualSense controller, and the latest title to receive that honour is 007 First Light. Yes, IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond action adventure game is getting a special, limited edition PS5 pad, and here it is: The 007 First Light controller is...

    • Sony
    • IO Interactive
    • PS5
    • 007 First Light
    • DualSense
  • News Forza Horizon 6 Japan Map Revealed as New Gamplay Drops

    Still coming to PS5 this year

    Playground Games has uploaded the first look at the complete Forza Horizon 6 map, which teases the iconic Japanese locations you'll be able to race around. The developer has called it the "most dense and vertical" map in the franchise to date, and you can see it in full below: Fans have now started zooming in on the...

    • Xbox Game Studios
    • PS5
    • Forza Horizon
  • News Obscure GBA Genre Mashup Returns on PS5, But It's Not Cheap

    WayForward to the rescue

    Fans of the Game Boy Advance may already have some familiarity with Sigma Star Saga, an old RPG-inspired shooter developed by WayForward. Originally released in 2005, the release blends shmup action with overworld adventuring, making for a unique fusion of gameplay styles. And now an emulated version has released on the...

    • WayForward
    • PS5
    • Sigma Star Saga DX