PS5 News (Page 10)
Thursday2nd Jul 2026
News Onimusha PS5 Has Actually Brought Its Launch Forward to 4th September
Now releasing three weeks earlier
Well, after re-committing to the 25th September 2026 release date as soon as last week in the Capcom Spotlight digital show, the launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword has now been brought forward by three weeks. The revival of the action series will now release on 4th September 2026. Previously, the game had been...
News I Waited All Gen for a K-pop Game, Then Got Two on PS5 at Once
Golden
Everyone knows I’m excited for the upcoming K-pop Idol Stories, a kinda tycoon management game from PQube. But I guess we owe this second game to the global success of K-pop Demon Hunters, because Microids is looking to jump on the craze as well. I’ll level with you: I don’t think K-pop Rising: Dream to Shine looks anywhere near as...
News Attack on Titan 3 Goes Open World, Locks Down Winter Release Window on PS5
First gameplay revealed
Attack on Titan 3 looks like it's going to try and expand on the series' already solid gameplay in some pretty meaningful ways. The above trailer gives us our first real look at the title in action, showcasing the biggest addition: the introduction of an open world map. In Attack on Titan 2 — which came out all the way...
News SOMA Dev Pushes PS5 Thriller ONTOS to 2027
So it can fully achieve its vision
Frictional Games, the studio behind Amnesia and SOMA, has announced it's delaying ONTOS to 2027 so it can properly deliver on its vision for the PS5 psychological thriller. It first debuted at The Game Awards back in December, originally scheduled for a launch this year. That is no longer the case after today's...
Wednesday1st Jul 2026
News PS Plus Essential Games for July 2026 Announced
Crossing the codes
Sony has announced the lineup of games heading to PS Plus Essential for the month of July 2026. They'll be available to members starting 7th July, 2026. There are three PS5/PS4 games in the monthly selection, and they include: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (PS5, PS4) | Review For the King II (PS5, PS4) CrossCode
News Now Even Rockstar Says GTA 6 Plays Best on PS5
A beautiful partnership
The extent of Sony’s marketing alliance with Rockstar on GTA 6 is gradually beginning to emerge, and it’s looking like a full-blown collaboration between the pair. After initially declaring the anticipated open world “plays best” on PS5 via the PS Blog, now the developer itself has started using the slogan on its...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available Now, Here's What It Does
What does version 26.04-13.42.00 do?
Prep your party poppers and raise your glasses: it's PS5 firmware update time. Sony has issued the latest system software for its current-gen console, taking the machine to version 26.04-13.42.00. As always, there's the question of what exactly this update does, and I'm here to give you the lowdown. Here are...
News Just 15% of All PS5 Software Was Purchased Physically Last Quarter
Trending the wrong way
Sony has made the decision to cease selling physical PlayStation games starting January 2028, and it’s triggered an emotional outpouring from the fanbase. This move effectively confirms the PS6 will be a digital-only device, and the organisation is yet to confirm how it will support fans’ large retail collections. In its
News Code Vein 2 Did Enough to Warrant Premium DLC and a Free 2.0 Update
Both coming soon to PS5
Code Vein 2 didn't make nearly as much of a splash as its predecessor did, but Bandai Namco has continued to update the game since that January 2026 launch. Six months down the line, it's preparing the game's biggest overhaul yet: the one-two punch of a paid DLC and a free 2.0 patch. The expansion is called Mask of Idris,...
News Warhammer 40k: Space Marine Remaster Is Heading for PS5 After a Year of Xbox Exclusivity
Master Crafted Edition rated
Remember when the first Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine game got a remastered 'Master Crafted Edition' last year, but it was exclusive to Xbox and PC for some reason? Well, here we are over a year later and it looks like the revival is finally coming to PS5. The same Master Crafted Edition has now been given an ESRB age...
Preview DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations Is Putting an Endgame in Your Fave PS5 Shooter
Stand and fight again and again
It may have been away from the PS5 game for more than a year, but id Software has finally returned to DOOM: The Dark Ages with a major expansion that's much more than just another campaign. It does have that as a basis, providing more story, missions, and a new weapon to define the DLC. However, on top of it all is...
News The Witcher 3 Vibes Are Inescapable in New Dawnwalker Quest Gameplay
Old dawn
Eight minutes of new, uncut gameplay from The Blood of Dawnwalker has been shared by IGN — and it's very reminiscent of The Witcher 3's quest design. In the video, lead character Coen delves into a cave to find a missing man, who of course is just some hapless peasant with questionable survival skills. There's a bit of dialogue for...
News SEGA Expects 5 Million Sales from 'Flagship' Games Persona 4 Revival and Stranger Than Heaven
A big 2026
SEGA has high sales expectations for both Persona 4 Revival and Stranger Than Heaven, which may seem a little unrealistic depending on your point of view. In its latest business Q&A, the publisher highlighted the two aforementioned titles as "flagship" or "mainstay" releases. These are basically SEGA's heavy hitters for the near future...
Tuesday30th Jun 2026
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend
The PS Store's Mid-Year Deals sale will soon be over, coming to an end tomorrow, 1st July 2026. Check out our recommendations while there's still time. There are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games included in the offer, and navigating all those can be a tall order. That's where this list comes in: we've...
News Final 3 PS Plus Extra Games for June 2026 Available to Download Now
Took your time
The last three PS Plus Extra games for June 2026 are now available in the USA, UK, and Japan regions, having already rolled out to everywhere else in the world two weeks ago. This is all part of Sony's new experiment with the subscription service, which, in these three regions, sees the PS5, PS4, and Classic titles split up across...
Rumour State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Just Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5
Looking for a buyer
As part of a wider report by Games Beat delving deeper into the union response to the impending Xbox layoffs, it sounds like a fourth studio is searching for external investment. State of Decay 3 dev Undead Labs allegedly faces a fight for funding, despite confirming its sandbox survival game for the PS5 at the
Porting is all about "mindshare"
Ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden often pops up with some interesting insight and opinions these days, now that he's long removed from Sony's gaming business. This is a guy who knows more about the industry than most of us ever will, and so his takes are always worth listening to — especially when they're on hot...
News This FPS Soulslike Is the Last Ever Project from One of Gaming's Greatest Art Directors
Viktor Antonov returns with occult Old West
Bulgarian creative Viktor Antonov sadly passed away last year, but this is our first taste of his final work. Before his death, the Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art director conceived Guns of Eschaton, a “first-of-its-kind” Soulslike shooter which reimagines the “American frontier as an occult...
News Oblivion Remastered's Switch 2 News Is a Sad Reminder That the Game's Still a Mess on PS5
15 months later
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered just got a release date. The port's launching on the 11th August, meaning that it'll arrive almost 16 months after it debuted on PS5. And over all of that time, Bethesda and porting studio Virtuos have done so little to actually improve the state of the game...
News GTA 6 Is the PS5's Number One Game in Every Country on the Planet
I think this might do well
As if there was ever any doubt about the splash GTA 6 is about to make, the upcoming PS5 game has topped the PS Store charts in practically every country on the planet. From the United States to Japan and everywhere in between, you’ll see Rockstar’s upcoming epic right at the top of Sony’s best-selling games lists...
News 'We're Not Worried': Onimusha Producer Stares Down September's Insane PS5 Release Schedule
No Cap(com)
Capcom's apparently not that arsed about Onimusha: Way of the Sword releasing bang in the middle of the autumn / fall's absurd schedule. As you may know, the series revival is set to launch on the 25th September — a date that's utterly surrounded by other notable titles on PS5. It's very easy to suggest that all of these games will...
Monday29th Jun 2026
News GTA 6 Not Expected to Run at 60fps on Any PS5 Console
It's looking unlikely
It’s the biggest ‘will they, won’t they’ in games right now: will GTA 6 run at 60fps? Tech experts Digital Foundry, speaking broadly about the game’s latest info drop, aren’t expecting it on base PS5 or PS5 Pro. Given the complicated nature of the sequel’s open world, the boffins believe the game’s performance...
Guide These 7+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (29th-5th July)
Monopoly! Momento! More!
Remember when I said last week was looking like the slowest week of the year for PS5. Well, I mean, I guess I was right because there's more to choose from this time. That said, I'm really struggling to pull out a particular highlight. Perhaps Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains may take your fancy? Here's everything...
News This PS5 Open World Game Is Adding an Entire Fantasy RPG as an Extra Activity
Sure, okay
I’m a little stunned by the latest update to NTE, scheduled to release on 8th July. Fans will know the GTA-inspired open world launched earlier this year with a variety of activities, ranging from racing to shop management. But its next addition is an entire fantasy RPG named ‘999 Nights’ (irritatingly pronounced ‘One Thousand...
Rumour Naughty Dog Chose to Remake The Last of Us 1 for PS5 Instead of Uncharted 1
Lost treasure
Sony and Naughty Dog get a lot of stick for how much focus they put on The Last of Us, but it seems as though they at least entertained the idea of revisiting Uncharted. Speaking on the Sacred Symbols podcast, YouTuber Michael Kemp — who made that video dissecting Amy Hennig's version of
News PS5 Dominates Xbox for Single Player Games, New Data Suggests
PlayStation gamers prefer playing with themselves
According to Chris Dring, the editor of The Game Business, AAA single player games sell about 75%-80% of their copies on the PS5 compared to Xbox Series X|S at launch, based on global sales data. It’s not a massively shocking statistic, considering the install base for Sony’s console is over 93...
News This 4-Year-Old PS5, PS4 Fighter Is Getting a Big Balance Patch on 2nd July
"Are you okay?!"
SNK is really killing it at the moment, specifically with its post-release support for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. But as it prepares for the SNK World Championship 2026, which has a staggering $4.2 million prize pool across multiple titles, it’s announced a July 2026 patch for the four-year-old King of Fighters 15. This...
News No Drop-Off in PS5 Demand Despite Price Increases, Says Sony
The evidence suggests otherwise
The multiple price increases that have made the base PS5 a $650 box have not resulted in any sort of drop in "customer demand", according to Sony. In a recent Q&A session with investors, Sony was asked about its thinking on console pricing, its profitability, and how it is approaching the costs of a PS6. It starts...
News PS5 Pro Adds Extra Shine to Your Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake
PS5 Pro supported detailed by Ubisoft
Now less than two weeks away from launch, Ubisoft has uploaded the exact specs you can expect from every graphical mode present in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced on PS5. To cut to the chase, you can go from 30FPS to 60FPS — and potentially in between — while maintaining a 4K resolution and some level...
Random Deadpool Pulls the Most Insane PlayStation Reference in New PS5 Fighter
"Random bullsh*t, go"
Fans have discovered possibly the most insane PlayStation reference as part of Deadpool’s moveset in upcoming PS5 and PC fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. In the latest trailer, as he beats down Star-Lord, he performs an aerial move where he shouts out, “Random bullsh*t, go!”
News Bob Is Back and Bigger Than Ever in Tekken 8 on PS5
Here's your first taste
Bandai Namco has released the first gameplay footage of Tekken 8 returnee Bob, who’s “bigger than ever” according to his garish tracksuit. The blonde haired beefcake was first introduced in Tekken 6, and returns here with a clutch of cheeseburgers and some onigiri in hand. I’d never considered those two as a...
News PS5, PC Fighter Marvel Tokon Reveals Three Last Heroes, and an Open Beta Is Coming Soon
The gang's all here
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has finally unveiled the last remaining characters joining its launch roster with its latest trailer. The final team is the Samurai Outriders, led by the previously-announced Ghost Rider, and he's joined by Blade, Loki, and Deadpool. Check them out below: "The Samurai Outriders are a group of dark...
News Ghost of Yotei Fronts New Japanese Tourism Push with Tours and Merch
Visit the locations, buy local crafts
Towns near the real-life Mount Yotei are continuing to leverage the popularity of Ghost of Yotei to attract tourists to the area by providing tours inspired by the real-life locations featured in the PS5 game. When Ghost of Yotei came to PS5, tours around the Hokkaido region were using the game's name in their...
News Acclaimed PS5 RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Surpasses Another Big Sales Milestone
Making a lot of Groschen
Developer Warhorse Studios has announced another major sales milestone for its beloved medieval RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The sequel has now exceeded 6 million copies sold: The team shares its gratitude for reaching "6 million Henrys" in the above post on its socials. "Thank you for being a part of this...
News Virtua Fighter Crossroads' Insane PS5 Production Values Bring All the Hype
Meet the mysterious Bakunawa Killer
It’s been a weekend of awesome fighting game reveals, but the Bakunawa Killer from Virtua Fighter Crossroads may have stolen the show. With story being a central part of RGG Studio’s reboot, this trailer leans heavily into the narrative vibes, as protagonist Cielo Salinas and returning character Pai Chan hunt...
News Fist of the North Star's Kenshiro Is a Fatal Fury Character Right Now
You're already dead
Back when Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro was showcased for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves without a trailer earlier in the month, I suspected he’d be a shadow drop. And so here we are: he’s out right now if you want to give him a try. Mangaka Tetsuo Hara confirmed the news in a special video message, which I’ve...
Sunday28th Jun 2026
News These 4 New Challengers Are Coming to Some of PS5's Best Fighting Games
Ready, fight
The annual EVO fighting game championships are taking place in LA right now, which means we’re seeing a bunch of announcements trickle out of the event. While I’d expect more major reveals on the final day later tonight, several new character announcements and gameplay trailers have dropped over the past 48 hours for a variety of...
News Hyped Avatar Fighting Game Adds These 5 Characters After PS5 Launch
Here comes the next challenger
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is definitely a smaller scale brawler, but it’s got a lot of buzz behind it. And this weekend at Evo, the game – recently delayed slightly to 23rd July – has confirmed its Year 1 Pass of DLC fighters. The lineup is as follows: Uncle Iroh Ty Lee Lin Beifong Bolin Here’s...
Saturday27th Jun 2026
Guide GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition
Looking for a list of all cheats for GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Rockstar's crime sandbox spanning the fictional state of San Andreas packs an engaging and entertaining story, but is arguably at its most fun when you're fooling around. Fortunately, the developer gives...
Guide GTA Vice City Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition
Looking for a list of all cheats for GTA Vice City Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? Rockstar's cult classic gives you the keys to an 80s open world, and just like any Grand Theft Auto game, the release is packed full of cheat codes for you to fool around with. For more GTA cheats refer to...
Guide GTA 3 Definitive Edition: All Cheats
All cheat codes for GTA 3 Definitive Edition
Looking for a list of all cheats for GTA 3 Definitive Edition in the GTA Trilogy? The first 3D GTA game set in Liberty City is populated with plenty of things to do, but faffing about with its systems using cheat codes can give you the license to go a bit crazy. For more GTA cheats refer to our
News Microsoft Responds to Reports of GTA 6 PS5 Pre-Orders Trouncing Xbox
"People should wait for real data"
GTA 6 isn’t a PS5 exclusive, but Sony’s marketing team is going to give the impression that it is. And it looks like its work is already reaping dividends: IGN data claims PS5 pre-orders of Rockstar’s latest are outpacing the Xbox version by 6:1. If true, that’s significantly greater than the difference...
News Sony Will Permanently Delete 550+ Movies You Already Paid For
"I won't be back"
If you own a movie on a Blu-ray, short of someone breaking into your house and running off with it, you own it forever. That’s not the case with digital purchases, of course, and this latest story is a timely reminder of why some PS5 fans are so frustrated with Rockstar’s decision to ship GTA 6 as a code in a box. If you’re...
News GTA 6 PS5 Disc Hopes Seemingly Dashed by Rockstar Source
Flying disc
GTA 6 will launch without a Blu-ray disc, causing frustration among physical fans. Rockstar hasn’t cited a reason for its decision to ship the most anticipated game of the generation as a code in a box, but the likelihood is to avoid leaks, which surely would have happened if retailers broke street dates. As a result of that, there...
Talking Point Is GTA 6's Dodgy Ultimate Edition a Deal-Breaker?
Shop till you drop
It's common knowledge, but GTA 6 pre-orders opened this week. That's right, we're now one step closer to the reality of Rockstar's latest actually releasing in November. The hype has been abundantly clear to see — it's all any gaming website has posted about for the last 72 hours. God only knows how many pre-orders the title's...
News Sony Will Continue to Chase Live Service Dream, Despite Mostly Disastrous Execution to Date
"It's what attracts users on a global level"
Sony has had some success with live service, but in a week where it gutted Bungie, the team it bought for $3.7 billion with the intention of establishing a ‘Live Service Centre of Excellence’, it’s hard to sa
Feature Going Platinum: This Black and White PS5 Gem Is Full of Colour, Character, and Fun Trophies
Gotta hand it Toem
Platinum Trophy #30: Toem Date Earned: 11th September 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a Brit, am I allowed to write a feature this week without mentioning the heatwave? I feel like I have to. It has nothing to do with Toem, or earning Trophies, but it's relatable, isn't it? Blimey, hasn't it been hot these last few days?...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 639
It's hot in here
I know us Europeans get a bad rep for complaining about seemingly modest temperatures in comparison to other parts of the world, but I have to say the UK heat just hits different. I’ve been to places like Singapore and Malaysia during peak highs, and I don’t think I sweated anywhere near as much as this last week. Geez! Jamie...
Friday26th Jun 2026
Guide Can You Play Meccha Chameleon on PS5?
Hide and go seek
Recently, you may have seen countless clips of something called Meccha Chameleon, an online multiplayer game that's become massively popular very quickly. It's huge right now, but is it available on PS5? Let's get into it. Can You Play Meccha Chameleon on PS5?: The short answer is no, you currently cannot play Meccha Chameleon...
Feature 20+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony has introduced a new sale on the PS Store, discounting a select batch of games in a Weekend Offer. As the name suggests, these discounts are only sticking around over this weekend, running from 26th to 29th June, 2026. We've put together a list of games you may be interested in while they're going cheap. Currently...
