Dreams Launch Trailer Gives a Short But Stylish Look at the PS4 Exclusive

Marketing nightmare

by Stephen Tailby Wed 12th Feb 2020

Dreams is out on PlayStation 4 in just a couple of days (or now for early access players), and so it's time to see what Sony's cooked up for its launch trailer. As expected, the latest promo for Media Molecule's make-anything title is filled with user-made creations, and the variety of what's on show is as impressive as ever.

This is a different style of trailer, though; everything is cut together with flashes of live action sequences and other unrelated footage. It's quick and energetic, to the point you could easily miss some of the dreams shown off. We like its style, but this feels more like a TV spot than a typical trailer. That said, this is one of those games that will largely market itself. Perhaps the point of this whirlwind trailer is to make people Google what on earth Dreams is -- they'll be faced with many answers.

What do you think of this new trailer for Dreams? Are you excited to get stuck in on Valentine's Day? Share the love in the comments below.

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Stephen has been part of the Push Square team for over six years, bringing boundless enthusiasm and a deep knowledge of video games to his role as Assistant Editor. Having grown up playing every PlayStation console to date, he's developed an eclectic taste, with particular passion for indie games, arcade racers, and puzzlers. He's also our go-to guy for Sonic-related matters, much to his delight/chagrin.

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HUMPERDOO
Wed 12th Feb 2020

Just got an email saying my copy has shipped so hoping for an early delivery tomorrow. Haven't been this excited for a new release in ages!

Also - and not to promote the other team or anything! - but there's a great video IGN put out a couple of days ago that showcases the crazy variety of creations made so far, with MM staff talking about where they hope Dreams will go in the future. Well worth a watch!

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Quintumply
Wed 12th Feb 2020

@HUMPERDOO Yes, I've seen IGN's video. It's excellent!

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Ridwaano
Wed 12th Feb 2020

Just wondering. Is this game not going to be free to play in few years? Or at least on PS +

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HUMPERDOO
Wed 12th Feb 2020

@Quintumply Yeah, I thought the analogy of it being like the old spectrum etc era when you could just program your own game in was really illuminating. I hadn't thought about it like that before. It'll be amazing if they do take it to the point where creators can actually sell their games. Who knows what Sony's take on that would be, but you have to assume, since the comment was included, that that's a conversation they've had and hasn't been completely shot down.