PS5 News (Page 4)
Tuesday10th Mar 2026
News Metal Gear Solid Delta Already One of the Best-Selling Versions of MGS3
Sales hit two million milestone
Konami today confirmed last year's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has surpassed two million sales worldwide. It's doubled its total sales since release in August 2025, when the PS5 remake instantly opened to one million purchases on launch day. The update actually means the latest edition is already one of the...
News Invincible VS Invites Everyone to Get Beaten to a Bloody Pulp in Its PS5 Open Beta
Code red
Invincible VS is getting an open beta ahead of its full release on the 30th April. The incredibly bloody fighter has looked really promising up until now, so this'll be a big deal in terms of setting expectations for the finished game. To be clear, the title's had closed alpha tests in the past — but this is going to be based on a much...
Monday9th Mar 2026
Feature Last Chance to Get These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Dealmania Sale
Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
Ring the bell, it's sale time on the PS Store — but not for much longer. Sony's latest bargain bonanza, named Dealmania, is upon us, and it runs until 11th March 2026, meaning there's only a couple of days left. There are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games with discounted prices, which can be a lot to browse...
News 'This Should Be Illegal': PS5's Dynamic Pricing Roundly Criticised by Disgusted Sony Fans
"That is f***in' dirty"
There’s no two ways about it: Sony is testing dynamic pricing on the PS Store, and we’ve seen evidence of it ourselves. For those who aren’t aware, this works by adjusting the price of PS5 titles on a per user basis. So, a power user in one country may see a different discount to a casual player in another. The best...
News Limited Run Hits Reset on Its Disastrous Sonic X Shadow Generations Collector's Edition
"We owe you a clear apology"
Limited Run Games doesn't have the greatest reputation among enthusiasts, and its Sonic X Shadow Generations Collector's Edition is a prime example of why. In short, this particular product includes a large statue of the titular characters stood atop a Dreamcast, and in addition to taking a very long time to manufacture...
Guide These 10+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (9th-15th March)
Monster Hunter Stories! Fatal Frame! Toxic Commando! More!
March is a crazy month for new releases, but this particular week is a little quieter than you'd expect. We suppose the big new releases would be Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, but keep an eye on John Carpenter's Toxic Commando and...
News PS5 Pro Sales Explode on the Back of PSSR 2 Hype, System Sells Out in Some Stores
Welcome to the party
PS5 Pro is enjoying a second wind over a year after it originally released, and Resident Evil Requiem’s outstanding use of PSSR 2 is probably to thank. Sony announced recently that it’ll be rolling out an updated version of its proprietary upscaler at some point in March. This will be available as a toggle for all existing...
News The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
Resi revival
Capcom recently released Resident Evil Requiem, and it's been so successful that it's seemingly dragging along every other Resi game with it. That's certainly true in the UK; the latest physical retail charts have come in, and the top 10 includes five Resident Evil games across all platforms. Requiem is still number one, of course,...
Rumour PS Plus Extra Tipped to Add Two Giant PS5 Games This Month
But is it true?
A rumour doing the rounds in Saudi Arabia claims two colossal titles will be added to the PS Plus Extra catalogue this month. The report, which is circulating on social media, claims both Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 16 and Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 will headline the lineup, making for one of the most impressive offerings in...
Ranger danger
Our big take from playing Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is that this spin-off series has come an incredibly long way. It's gone from being a handheld RPG of relatively limited scope to being a big budget, borderline open world adventure packed with high quality cinematic storytelling. This could be Stories' true...
News Myst, Riven Remakes Are Both Bound for PS5 Very Soon
Getting Myst-y eyed
It looks as though the remake of Riven is due to release imminently on PS5. The game is a classic first-person puzzle adventure that first released in 1997, but in 2024, developer Cyan Worlds released a full blown remake on PC. Now, it appears it'll be making its debut on consoles in due course. As reported by Gematsu, this...
They were originally designed by women
Alanah Pearce, a former Santa Monica Studio developer who worked on the God of War series, believes the God of War Trilogy Remake for PS5 should keep the controversial sex minigames from the original titles. Since the project's grand reveal during a State of Play livestream last month, it has been a topic of...
News Ghost of Yotei's Free Legends PS5 Update Looks Generous in the Live Service Age
Sucker Punch to the rescue
In case you forgot, Ghost of Yotei Legends is out tomorrow, 10th March 2026, and it sounds like developer Sucker Punch has put its all into this multiplayer expansion. Much like the Legends DLC for Ghost of Tsushima, this will be available to all owners of the game for free — which is pretty crazy when you consider...
News Sony's Injecting More Story Than Ever Before into Your PS5 Roguelikes
Saros will tell you a tale in April
The roguelike genre is one that's traditionally almost entirely about gameplay, but in Returnal, developer Housemarque proved you can still craft an interesting story around the loop of starting over again and again. In next month's Saros, it appears to be leaning even more heavily into that aspect. The studio...
Mini Review WWE 2K26 (PS5) - Grappling Sim's Championship Reign Holds Strong
It's clobbering time
13 years since he last graced the cover of a WWE video game, the controversial "Best In The World" is back on top, with World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk lending both his face to the box, and story to WWE 2K26's Showcase mode. Accompanied by video from the man himself, players are once again immersed in a playable documentary,...
News 'It'd Be One Helluva Game': Resident Evil Star Wants Code Veronica PS5 Remake
Fans would go "ballistic" for it
One of this author’s fondest Resident Evil memories is watching an FMV cut-scene from Code Veronica on an old Dreamcast demo disc. You probably remember it: the one with Claire Redfield running from a helicopter as gunfire forces showers of shattered glass. While the game was later ported to the PS2 in an...
Sunday8th Mar 2026
Endurance run
Marathon is doing fine, it’s certainly no Concord like many predicted pre-release – but there’s a big question emerging around whether it’s doing well enough. While we don’t have data for consoles like PS5, we can see the extraction shooter peaked at 88k concurrent players on Steam at launch, and has steadily been declining...
News Study Claims Sony's PS5 Games Are Leaving Big PC Sales on the Table
Late to the party
Flagging sales of Sony’s PC ports have been blamed on the platform holder’s reluctance to port games day-and-date, according to research from Newzoo. Up until recently, the manufacturer followed a strategy whereby its tentpole titles would debut first on the PS5, before deploying on storefronts like Steam at a later date...
News PS5 Modder Successfully Installs Linux, Boots GTA 5 at 60fps with Ray Tracing
Open source sauce
A modder has ported the open source operating system Linux to his PS5 and immediately set it to work, running GTA 5 at 60fps with full ray tracing enabled. The hack runs using an older version of the console’s firmware, so only the most dedicated will be able to try this at home. But according to the modder, all of the...
Opinion God of War: Sons of Sparta Is the Smaller PS5 Game Fans Want, and I Hope We See More
Are you backing it?
To put it lightly, PS Studios has a bit of a problem at the moment. The majority of Sony's first-party studios are busy making games that are pushing the limits — that is, the limits of PlayStation's pockets. Rapidly ballooning budgets mean some of the company's biggest titles cost multiple hundreds of millions of dollars...
Saturday7th Mar 2026
News 'Sony Finally Understands': Over 70% of PS5 Fans Agree with Decision to Scrap PC Ports
All in agreement
The PS5 fandom can be a divisive place at the best of times, but it seems almost everyone’s in agreement on one thing: Sony’s right to scrap its PC ports. In a Bloomberg report earlier this week, it was claimed that PlayStation will cease releasing its tentpole first-party exclusives on storefronts like Steam, although it will...
News Yakuza Creator's Promising New PS5 Game May Soon Be Sleeping with the Fishes as Funding Is Cut
NetEase walks away
Industry legend Toshihiro Nagoshi’s promising Yakuza spiritual successor Gang of Dragon may not see the light of day, as publisher NetEase plans to pull funding on the project. The Chinese juggernaut had headhunted the SEGA veteran to start his own studio in 2021, but a slew of strategic changes mean it’s ceased bankrolling a...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Requiem?
Evil has a number
Resident Evil Requiem has been out on PS5 for a full week now, and we hope that's been long enough for you to see its horrors through to the end. That's because we need you to give it a review score. The game went down extremely well with critics. It's one of the highest-rated titles of the year so far, and we imagine that it'll...
News Artist Embroiled in Marathon Art Theft Scandal Credited as Visual Design Consultant
And that's the end of that
The artist who was at the centre of a Marathon art theft scandal has been credited in the game as a Visual Design Consultant. Less than a year ago, dev Bungie was forced to conduct a “thorough review” after it emerged assets originally created by Scottish artist Antireal, or Fern Hook, had been included in the game...
Feature Going Platinum: Aladdin and The Lion King Represented a Weird Full Circle Moment
The circle of life, perhaps
Platinum Trophy #15: Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Date Earned: 17th October 2019 Dopamine Index: stars:4 I was thrilled when Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King was announced. This pair of games compiled and re-released felt specifically targeted towards me in a way no other retro...
News Screamer's PS5 Trophy List Unlocks New Fear: A Racing Game with Parrying
Precision driving
Milestone is on the verge of releasing its next big racing game, Screamer, and its newly emerged Trophy list looks like it'll force you to get good. The arcade racing game, launching on 26th March 2026, has various interesting gameplay hooks in addition to an anime-inspired storyline, meaning it's quite the departure from your...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 623
We go again
In terms of gaming industry news, this week was a lot less chaotic than previous ones. That means the emphasis is back on the games, so here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still playing Arkane Lyon's Deathloop from 2021. I find Colt Vahn's quips amusing, so it's a fun game to return to five years later. Liam Croft: I don't...
Friday6th Mar 2026
News PS5 Players Can Finally Explore This Award-Winning Xbox Gem
Into the deep south
South of Midnight, the visually striking action adventure from Xbox studio Compulsion Games, will bring its brand of “deep south mythos” to the PS5 from 31st March. The critically acclaimed outing, which won the Games for Impact award at The Game Awards in December, sees you assume the role of Hazel Flood, who’s thrust...
Site News Where's Our Marathon PS5 Review?
It's not a sprint
Marathon is out now and you may be wondering when we’ll publish our PS5 review. After all, this is a major first-party game from Sony and represents the culmination of the console maker’s $3 billion Bungie acquisition. The truth is, you won’t read our review for a little while. As a live service game, the extraction shooter...
News The Abandoned PS5 Fiasco of 2021 Has Been Resurrected, Dev Testing Abandoned: Gospels of Blood
Here we go again
Oh no, not this nonsense again. Five years after the Abandoned debacle of 2021, where Hasan Kahraman basically made a fake game and tried to tie it to Silent Hill and Hideo Kojima to drum up interest, it still appears the creator wants to make some kind of Abandoned game. Something called Abandoned: Gospels of Blood has been...
News Some PS5 Users Really Are Paying More for Their Games on PS Store Than Others
Sony's still testing out dynamic pricing
A few months ago, we reported on some strange, inconsistent pricing spotted on the PS Store, and it seems this hasn't gone away — and may have become even more widespread. Over on good old Reddit, someone shared their experience while looking at Assassin's Creed Unity, which recently received an update...
News If You're Loving Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Punished Leon
Resident Evil Requiem has been a huge hit for Capcom, selling five million units in just a few days. It’s one of the biggest single player success stories in recent memory, and it represents a really refreshing moment for anyone who loves traditional, narrative-based games. Kudos to all involved! There is a not-so surprising nugget...
News Is Slay the Spire 2 Coming to PS5? Because We Need It Right Now
Slaying it
In case you missed it, Slay the Spire 2 has just launched into Early Access on PC and Mac via Steam, and it's gone absolutely nuclear. At the time of writing, the game has about 430,000 concurrent players, easily placing it within the most-played titles on Valve's platform. In pure player numbers, it's tussling with massively successful...
Mini Review Scott Pilgrim EX (PS5) - Fans Will Be in Lesbians with This Fun-Filled Brawler
Greatest hits
You probably already know if this is a game for you. If you enjoyed Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game back in the day, you'll absolutely love Scott Pilgrim EX, as it's simply a new and improved version of that same idea. When most of Scott's band, Sex Bob-omb, goes missing — along with all their instruments — it's down to him,...
News Marathon PS5 User Reviews Remarkably Positive After String of Live Service Disasters
A pinch of positivity
Marathon is getting a universally positive response on storefronts like the PS Store, proving fans are at least enjoying Bungie’s newest shooter. Right now on Sony’s storefront, the game has a 4.77 rating based on 3k reviews. If we compare that to another recent live service shooter, the dying Highguard, it has a 3.1...
News 'You've Got to Be Joking': Street Fighter 6 Fans Rage at Slow Rollout of Skins
Dressed to depress
We’ll say one thing about Street Fighter 6’s skins: they always look awesome. Unfortunately, many fans remain frustrated with how slowly they’re being added to the game. Case in point: 17th March will see two new outfits, for Elena and DeeJay, added. These are still part of the Outfit 4 swimsuit series which started some...
News Star Wars: KOTOR PS5 Remake Exists and Is Still in Development, Dev Says
"Yes, it is still in development"
Saber Interactive has said its Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake remains in development at the company. That's all it had to say in a recent interview with IGN, as chief creative officer Tim Willits told the outlet: "Yes, it is still in development. That's all I can say." At this point, five years...
Release date confirmed
In case you missed it, Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor was announced recently, and it's a dream come true for Thomas fans young and old. Developer Dovetail Games — the same team behind Train Sim World — has now confirmed a release date, and it's very close. You'll be able to visit the island of Sodor starting 17th...
Thursday5th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Records Strong Japanese Sales, But Still Dwarfed by Resident Evil 5 and 6
194,166 copies sold in opening week
Capcom has already announced Resident Evil Requiem has sold over five million units since launch last week, and now we know just shy of 200,000 of those sales came from physical copies bought in Japan. The latest Famitsu sales data, which tracks boxed copies purchased between 23rd February 2026 and 1st March...
News Assassin's Creed Unity PS5 60FPS Patch Out Now
Head to a smoother Paris on PS5
Ubisoft has revealed the next Assassin's Creed game to receive a 60 frames-per-second patch on PS5 will be Assassin's Creed Unity. The update will go live tomorrow, 5th March 2026, and will allow the game to run at 60FPS when played in backwards compatibility on PS5. This is just the latest entry in the series to...
Preview Sword Art Online Returns to PS5 as a Darker Open World Action RPG This Summer
Echoes of Aincrad
Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online will see the long-standing franchise return to PS5 this summer, and based on what we saw at a recent Bandai Namco press event, it's set to be a fairly fresh take on the property. In a nutshell, Echoes of Aincrad embraces the darker side of Sword Art Online; it's about battling your way through...
News Sony Apparently Pulls the Plug on PC Ports of Saros, Ghost of Yotei
No longer on the agenda
As part of a wider story on Sony’s decision to pullback PC ports of its single player games, it seems planned versions of Saros and Ghost of Yotei have been scrapped. While the former isn’t even out on PS5 yet and was likely up to a year away, it’s possible Sucker Punch’s sequel – which originally released last...
Out Today Marathon's PS5 Launch Puts Sony's $3B Live Service Gamble to the Test
Run the race
Marathon is out today, and Sony’s big $3 billion acquisition is riding on its success. Back when the Japanese giant acquired Bungie in 2022, it felt like a strange fit. Despite its work on Destiny, the studio is best known for
News Your Latest Look at Forza Horizon 6 Is So Tame It'd Put Your Driving Instructor to Sleep
Don't fall asleep at the wheel
Forza Horizon 6 is one of the biggest racing games on the, erm, horizon for PS5, so we were pretty excited to check out nine whole minutes of new gameplay, courtesy of IGN. Unfortunately, it's not very interesting. Here we go: The game, which launches on Xbox and PC in May and later on PS5, takes place in Japan,...
News Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Sick Gameplay Trailer, But Still No Release Date
Capcom's teasing something, though
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has looked super promising for so long now, but this newest gameplay-filled trailer might just be its best showing yet. The video's fairly short, but it features plenty of fresh footage from Capcom's upcoming action title. New enemies, weapons, environments, characters, and boss battles...
News A Free PS5 Baseball Sim Is Here to Shake Up MLB The Show
Stepping up to the plate
MLB The Show is no longer the only PS5 baseball sim in town, as a new Konami rival has arrived completely free-to-play. Available to download today, eBaseball: Pro Spirits is the latest entry in the Japanese publisher’s long-running – and acclaimed – Professional Spirits Baseball series. Previously this has been...
News After LEGO Horizon, Don't Expect Any More PS5 Games on Switch 2
Switching it up
We were all a bit shocked when LEGO Horizon Adventures was announced, and not because the game itself was a surprise, but because of the platforms it was coming to. Co-developed by Guerrilla Games and Studio Gobo, the plastic action platformer was released simultaneously on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Obviously, making the game...
News Capcom's Pragmata Brings Its PS5 Release Date Forward by a Full Week
Making space
In what has become an increasingly rare move over recent years, Pragmata has actually brought its release date forward — and by a full week, no less! Capcom's sci-fi action shooter will now launch for PS5 on the 17th April, instead of the 24th. Isn't that nice? Looking at the schedule, this means Pragmata has put a little more...
News MindsEye Studio Laying Off More Staff as It Doubles Down on Conspiracy Theory
"Organised espionage and corporate sabotage" to blame
Build a Rocket Boy, the studio behind the critical and commercial flop MindsEye, is reducing its staff once more. The news comes via a statement on LinkedIn from CEO Mark Gerhard, who says an undisclosed number of staff members are being made redundant in the wake of the game's disastrous launch...
News PS Studios Show Support for Marathon's PS5 Launch with Brilliant Artwork
We are family
It's the launch of a Sony first-party game, and that means a bunch of lovely artwork from the rest of PS Studios. Today sees the launch of Marathon, Bungie's new survival extraction shooter. To celebrate the game's arrival, a few other first-party studios have conjured up some great art depicting characters crossing paths. So far,...
