PS5 News (Page 9)
Wednesday12th Nov 2025
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for November 2025?
All the PS5 reveals from State of Play Japan
In an unexpected State of Play livestream, Sony decided to focus the entire show on its Japanese and Asian audiences, presenting PS5 titles fit for their tastes. These are still global announcements, though, so the reveals will make their way to Western shores too. Below, you will find all PS5...
News PS5's Biggest Game Has Not Released Yet, PlayStation Boss Teases
Is that GTA 6 or something else?
As the PS5 turns five years old today, there's an increasing interest in what comes next from Sony. PS6 rumours have been rife over the past 12 months, and they all point to a more modest next-gen console with a portable device to go along with it. Sony isn't saying anything publicly just yet; in fact, it's doubling...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for November 2025?
Share your thoughts on the latest PS5 showcase
Completely out of the blue, Sony announced it would be hosting a State of Play livestream with a twist. Rather than the standard setup, this showcase would focus on "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates". For just over 40 minutes, this resulted in announcements...
News Final Dispatch Episodes 7 and 8 Out Now on PS5
The end
Well, it's time to find out what happens at the end of Dispatch. The interactive superhero story has captivated players since its initial episodes launched a few weeks back. And now, its final two episodes — Episode 7 and Episode 8 — are available on PS5. As with previous instalments, the new episodes are added through an update...
News Palworld Dev Is Publishing a Metroidvania Action Game with Strong Silksong Vibes on PS5, PS4
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse coming soon
While some might be growing weary of these artsy Metroidvania action games, Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse looks like it's doing things just differently enough to stand out. Brought to us by Pocketpair Publishing and developer Frontside 180, this is a roguelite action platformer that combines...
News Highly Anticipated RPG Remake Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Confirmed for 2026 Release
Give it a 2nd
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter wowed just about everyone when it launched earlier this year. A ground-up remake of Falcom's original Trails title, it's easily one of the most polished releases in the entire series. And now, we've basically got confirmation that a remake of the second Trails in the Sky game will launch by September...
News Jaw-Dropping PS5 Remake Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Snaps a 12th March Release Date
Photo finish
Koei Tecmo’s stunning remake of its sublime PS2 photography survival horror Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly will scope out a 12th March release date. The full, ground-up remake is available to pre-order on the PS Store right now, with a Digital Deluxe Edition also including a Digital Soundtrack, Digital Artbook, and a bunch of...
PS5 years later
Many PlayStation fans would argue that this generation has never really got going, but that hasn't stopped the PS5 from being a commercial juggernaut. Sony's current-gen machine has basically dominated the US market since its release in 2020. And now, five years on, it's the second fast selling PlayStation device ever, beaten only...
News Bonkers PS5 RPG Showa American Story Has to Wait Until 2026
Enters final stages of development
One of the wildest titles coming to PS5 in the future, Showa American Story will now release for the console in 2026, as confirmed by developer Nekcom Games. First revealed in January 2022, it's been a long road to release for Showa American Story, but the studio now states it's moving towards the "final stages of...
News ARC Raiders Adds Duo Matchmaking, Reduces Cosmetic Prices After Player Backlash
Every little helps
ARC Raiders has only been out for a couple of weeks, but developer Embark Studios is already responding to community feedback. In an update on the game's website, Embark has announced a couple of changes to the popular extraction shooter, and it's good news all-round. Firstly, the game has now implemented duo matchmaking,...
News Disgaea Dev Returns with Action RPG Kyouran Makaism, and It's Set in the Same Universe
Comes to PS5 in January
NIS America has shown off a little more of its upcoming action RPG, Kyouran Makaism, and we now know it's officially part of the Disgaea universe. The game got a brief overview during State of Play Japan: You play as mercenary Neuer, who's tasked with reclaiming a special pudding on behalf of a young princess. What...
News DAMON and BABY Is a PS5, PS4 Twin-Stick Shooter Like You've Never Seen Before
An unlikely alliance
It’s always fun to see a title take a twist on a tried and trusted gameplay staple, and DAMON and BABY looks to be exactly that. The upcoming Arc System Works effort – due out on both the PS5 and PS4 in early 2026 – takes the twin-stick shooter concept in an unexpected direction, fusing outright action with adventuring...
News All-New PS5, PS4 DLC Was a Constant Theme During State of Play Japan
DLC for Pac-Man World 2, Once Upon a Katamari, and more
If you're after new expansions for recently released games, then last night's State of Play Japan livestream was the place to be. The headliner was the new Elden Ring Nightreign DLC, but the livestream also introduced a number of other PS5, PS4 add-ons. Once Upon a Katamari, Pac-Man World 2...
News Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Shows Off Its Cutesy Diorama Style in Latest Trailer on PS5
Watch the latest trailer
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, a PS5 remake of the beloved RPG. The video is below, showing a mix of gameplay footage and cutscenes as we head slowly towards that 5th February release date. The remake's diorama, tilt-shift visual style is shown off here, emphasising the characters...
Sketchy landing
After years of campaigning for Skate 4, fans of EA's skateboarding series got their wish with the simply named Skate — a free-to-play entry that launched in early access in September. It's attracted millions of players, and it seems that the influx of players has caused some headaches for developer Full Circle. In a blog post...
News No Sleep for Kaname Date Sheds Switch Console Exclusivity, Investigates PS5, PS4 Next Year
In case you missed it
No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files launched as a Nintendo console exclusive earlier this year, but it will set its sights on the PS5 and PS4 from 26th February. The game will be available digitally on both of Sony’s consoles, but a physical version will also be available for the PS5. Those who splash out...
News Classic SEGA Characters NiGHTS, AiAi to Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5, PS4
SpongeBob SquarePants sinks in next week
We’re not sure about you, but all we personally want out of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is more classic characters from SEGA’s back catalogue. And that’s exactly what we’re getting in a slew of free content updates, including: NiGHTS (December 2025) NiGHTS Dream Sleeper Vehicle Super Monkey Ball...
News New Heroes, Modes, and Maps Revealed for Marvel Rivals Season 5, Starts 14th November
Love is a Battlefield
Marvel Rivals continues to go from strength to strength as NetEase keeps up with its post-launch support. The free-to-play game is about to enter Season 5: Love is a Battlefield, which will introduce at least two new playable characters. The first of these will be Gambit, who will be available when Season 5 begins on 14th...
News In Case You Forgot About It, Here's a New Trailer for Let It Die: Inferno Ahead of Launch
Out in a matter of weeks
Let It Die: Inferno is one of those games that's likely flying under the radar for many, but it's coming to PS5 very soon, and there's a brand new trailer for it too. The roguelite, PvEvP action game arrives on 3rd December 2025, and publisher GungHo Online Entertainment has just released the following trailer: The...
News Coffee Talk Tokyo Props Up a 5th March PS5 Release Date
There's a latte to like about it
The latest instalment in Toge’s people watching visual novel series Coffee Talk Tokyo has brewed up a 5th March release date. The game – which will see you assume the role of a Tokyo barista – will see you spark conversations with your thirsty customers, with each cup harbouring a secret. Here’s the blurb:...
News The Original MySims Comes to PlayStation for the Very First Time with Cozy Bundle This Month
Wii love to see it
PS5 is about to get a new life sim, and it's actually one from nearly 20 years ago. MySims: Cozy Bundle brings the Sims off-shoot to PlayStation on 18th November, as announced on EA's socials earlier this week: While MySims SkyHeroes hit PS3 back in 2010, this marks the first time the original game and its sequel, MySims...
News Record Your Own Actions to Progress in Cute Puzzle Platformer MotionRec on PS5
Out next year
You'd think side-scrolling puzzle platformers have done it all, but new ones come along every now and then to prove otherwise. MotionRec, from indie dev HANDSUM, is an interesting case; you can record specific movements and then play them back later, allowing you to traverse otherwise impossible obstacles. The game was featured in...
Tuesday11th Nov 2025
News Gran Turismo 7 Gets First Paid DLC in the Power Pack, Out 4th December
It's only for PS5, no PS4 version
More than three and a half years after its PS5 and PS4 release, Polyphony Digital is launching the first paid DLC for Gran Turismo 7 to go alongside its free Spec III update. Called the Power Pack, it's out on 4th December 2025 and will only be available on PS5. It's said to be designed for "racing purists", where...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play Japan?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony's latest State of Play is on the way, and this one has a special focus on Japan. It should be an interesting watch for PlayStation fans, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play Japan. What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play Japan...
News Ghost of Yotei PS5 Sales Surpass 3.3 Million Units, Crush Boycott Nonsense
Exactly Atsu expected
Ghost of Yotei has crushed any lingering social media narratives, selling 3.3 million units as of 2nd November. That’s the total number of copies sold through to consumers, and spans the full 32 days since the game’s release. By comparison, Ghost of Tsushima sold 2.4 million units in three days, and crossed five million...
Review Lumines Arise (PS5) - The Most Beautiful and Most Complete Lumines Game Ever
Block out the noise
In many ways, Lumines Arise represents the series reclaiming its own legacy. Tetris Effect is fantastic, of course, but its fancy lights and catchy music can be traced all the way back to 2004, when the original Lumines gave the PSP a puzzle game to rival the timeless classic. Lumines Arise, then, adopts a similar style and...
News PS5 'In the Middle' of Its Lifecycle, Claims Sony
"We are planning to expand it even further"
An interesting comment from Sony exec Lin Tao has PlayStation fans weighing up the potential of an expanded lifecycle for the PS5. As we all know by now, Sony's plans for the PS5 were significantly impacted by the pandemic, which disrupted production and effectively stalled the opening years of this...
News PS5 Is Getting an Official 27" Monitor with DualSense Charging Functionality
Screen it all before
Sony is all-in on the PS5’s product family, so it’s really not a major surprise to see it reveal a new 27-inch gaming monitor. Due out next year in the “US and Japan”, the panel follows the same design philosophy of the console, and will feature a DualSense charging hook which will allow you to store away your...
News Sony to Stimulate Japanese PS5 Sales with Cheaper, Language Locked Model
A massive price cut
Sony will attempt to get PS5 sales moving in its domestic Japan with a new cheaper language locked model. The system will only work with Japanese PSN accounts and will only support Japanese as a language. It will include 825GB of storage space. The new-gen PlayStation console has been struggling against Nintendo’s family of...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Japan Here (November 2025)
40+ minutes of Japan, Asia reveals
Probably the most unusual of any State of Play livestreams up until now, Sony today plans to share 40+ minutes of PS5 news and reveals designed for the Japanese and Asian markets. This will result in announcements for "games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates". There'll also be...
News PS5 Fans Say Ghost of Yotei Plays Better, But Can't Match Ghost of Tsushima's Story or Hero
Jin wins over Atsu
At the end of last week, we published a public poll, asking Push Square readers to ruminate on Ghost of Yotei, and whether it really is a better game than its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. Nearly 10,000 users voted in our poll, making it one of the biggest we've ever ran here on the site. And with that in mind, the results are...
News Major Dynasty Warriors: Origins DLC, Visions of Four Heroes, Marches to PS5 in January
Be Lu Bu's bestie
Previously teased by Koei Tecmo but not officially announced, Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Visions of Four Heroes is a major expansion for the largely fantastic action title, which launched near the beginning of this year. The DLC is releasing on the 22nd January 2026, and will let you team up factions outside of the Three...
News Call of Duty Continues to Handle PS5 Trophies in the Worst Way Possible
Black Ops 7 is another DLC Trophy list
It's another year, and because of the way Activision releases Call of Duty titles and their connection to the overall Call of Duty launcher, Black Ops 7 is another instalment classed as DLC without a Platinum Trophy on PS5. Ever since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched in 2022, every Call of Duty release...
News Highly Rated Open World RPG Wandering Sword Journeys to PS5 in February
Wander no more
Wandering Sword is making the jump from PC to PS5 next year. This is Chinese martial arts-inspired RPG in the visual guise of Octopath Traveler, but it encourages player freedom when it comes to exploration and progression. As such, the game's got a slight focus on replay value, as your actions can alter the story's outcome. The...
News PS5 Sales Now Top 84.2 Million Units, Well on Way to 100 Million Milestone
Keep rollin'
PS5 shipped another 3.9 million units in the quarter ending 30th September, pushing the console above 84.2 million units lifetime and closer to its inevitable 100 million units milestone. Sales were up 100k units year-over-year, meaning the system’s performance remains flat, despite higher prices and a challenging economic...
Gogmazios, weapon buffs, and more
The next major update for Monster Hunter Wilds now has a confirmed date: the 16th December. Title Update 4 sees the return of series favourite creature Gogmazios, a colossal dragon capable of immense destruction. Capcom's already suggested that this'll be an especially difficult fight, even for veteran players...
News ARC Raiders Is a Confirmed Live Service Hit as Sales Top 4 Million, Player Count Rockets
Suited and looted
Studios take risks with live service releases, but when they actually stick, they tend to be big. And things are looking rather rosy for ARC Raiders right now. As confirmed by both developer Embark Studios and parent company Nexon, the extraction shooter has smashed through 4 million sales since its launch at the end of last...
News PS5, PS4 Userbase Keeps on Getting Bigger, Attracts More Players Year-on-Year
Monthly Active Users count on the rise again
The graph charting Sony's userbase growth on PS5 and PS4 is only going up, as another fiscal quarter comes to a close with the number of Monthly Active Users on PSN higher than the same period of time last year. During the Q2 quarter for fiscal year 2025 (1st April — 30th June), the PlayStation Network...
News 'It's Been a Dream': Marvel Boss Raves About PS5 Fighter's ArcSys and PlayStation Team-Up
Fighting goals
Marvel Games' general manager, Haluk Mentes, has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fighting game from Sony and Arc System Works, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. In an interview with Game Informer, Mentes only has glowing comments for the collaboration between his team and the aforementioned publisher and developer. "Others have said...
News Tokyo Xtreme Racer Makes Its Long Awaited Return to PS5 on 26th February
Gotta go fast
Tokyo Xtreme Racer was such an iconic piece of the PS2 library that we’re hyped to see its series reboot return to the PS5 next year. While this was confirmed at Tokyo Game Show in September, we now have a release date: 26th February, 2026. The press release reads: “Tokyo Xtreme Racer is a racing game set in a sealed-off...
News Elden Ring Nightreign DLC Revealed as The Forsaken Hollows, Out 4th December
Two new classes, two new bosses
FromSoftware announced its major Elden Ring Nightreign expansion during Sony's own State of Play Japan livestream today. Available for PS5, PS5 from 4th December 2025, it's called The Forsaken Hollows, and you can catch a glimpse in the trailer above. The DLC will introduce two new character classes and two...
News Brilliant Anime Fighter BlazBlue Is Finally Back... As a Cool Looking Roguelite Action Game
Bloodedge-ing it
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X is finally bringing Arc System Works' on-hiatus series back — but it's not a new fighting game. Instead, this is a "roguelite action" title featuring 14 playable characters from the previous BlazBlue games. The official description makes it sound like this'll be pretty in-depth affair, with systems like...
News inKONBINI Is One of the Cosiest Games You'll Play on PS5 Next Year
Come on inKONBINI
Set in and around a Japanese convenience store in the 1990s, inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories is definitely a title to keep an eye on if you're into cosy little time sinks. You'll manage said store throughout the game, and as you go about the daily grind, you'll get to meet the inhabitants of the surrounding town and build...
News Huge Anime Hero Shooter Fate Trigger Will Launch in Early Access on PS5 Next Year
Eyes up, guns up
Juggernaut anime-style hero shooter game Fate Trigger will make a splash on PS5 in Early Access next year. The game – from Saroasis Studio – is a free-to-play competitive shooter with a very distinctive art style. Consider it a crossover of, say, Overwatch and Zenless Zone Zero. Crossplay with PC will be an option, but...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger's First DLC Revealed, Has New Quests and Mega 'Mons
Time marches on
The first DLC for Digimon Story Time Stranger has been revealed, and it's coming to PS5 at some point "this winter". The lack of a confirmed release date is a bit disappointing, but it does sound like a decent slice of content. Titled 'Alternate Dimension', the DLC features a new questline that, as the name suggests, will take you...
News Stellar Blade Success Helps Korean Games Thrive, Ex PlayStation Boss Believes
Shu Yoshida praises Shift Up title
The success of PS5, PC action title Stellar Blade is the sort of catalyst that could propel the Korean games industry into the mainstream, former PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida believes. In an interview with Minimap at the G-Star games exhibition in Busan, Korea, the former PlayStation lead discussed the...
News Promising PS5 Story Game Mixtape Is Delayed to 2026
It's just putting the knobs on
The Artful Escape studio Beethoven & Dinosaur has pushed back its next promising PS5 game, Mixtape, to 2026, it was confirmed today. A social media post from the developer shared the following: "While developing Artful Escape, our 3D artist Mikey, made an oven asset. It was a nice oven - the work of a true pro. He...
News Try Octopath Traveler 0 Today in Free PS5, PS4 Demo
Sample the first three hours of the story
If you're curious about Octopath Traveler 0 ahead of its PS5 and PS4 release on 4th December 2025, then Square Enix is giving you the chance to try the new JRPG today in a free demo. Available today, the demo allows you to play the first three hours of the prequel entry, and then carry your progress over to...
News No New Characters Revealed for Marvel Tokon, PS5 Beta Returns in December
X-Mansion added as new stage
An uninterrupted Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta will get underway from 5th December, and will run for 72 hours without any breaks or pauses. If you participated in the previous beta, then you’ll be eligible to play this one as well. Similarly, if you registered and were unsuccessful last time, you may be selected...
Monday10th Nov 2025
Guide Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition: All New Content, All Creation Club DLC Listed
Every Creation included in Anniversary Edition
What's new in Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition? Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition includes the base Fallout 4 game complete with its three main expansions: Automaton, Far Harbour, and Nuka World. Also included are its three workshop DLCs: Contraptions, Vault-Tec, and Wasteland. However, Anniversary Edition...
