PS5 News (Page 9)
Tuesday7th Jul 2026
News July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
On the PS Store until 4th August
Sony hasn't messed with the rollout of its PS Plus Essential games (for now), so today marks when you can get all your subscription titles for July 2026. The three fresh efforts are available now in the UK and Europe, and shall roll out to the USA later in the day. As a reminder, here's what's available from today...
News 'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox
Survivors stick together
I wrote an article just two weeks ago headlined ‘State of Decay 3 Looks to Have All the Ingredients for Success’. I’m genuinely shocked to see Xbox effectively wash its hands of dev Undead Labs, then, because I think there’s a good chance this title blows up. My hypothesis in the article was “survival games are...
News PS Plus Discounts Being Offered to Fans Cancelling in Protest
You're here forever
Sony appears to be offering discounted PS Plus subscriptions to users cancelling their membership in protest. While this is likely an automated system – and appears to be distributed on a case-by-case basis – several users on Reddit have reported receiving the offers after attempting to quit the service, as spotted by
News Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is Now About Physical Discs
Even old videos are getting picketed
Sony has abandoned social media and I don’t expect it to return until at least next week now. Of course, part of its promise to third-party publishers is to promote their trailers, and so its YouTube has been adding new videos – sporadically. Unfortunately for those companies trying to advertise their...
Round Up Ridiculously Positive Dawnwalker Previews Claim It's a Game of the Year Candidate
The next great RPG?
A fresh round of previews for The Blood of Dawnwalker have just gone live, and they're glowing. I think that comes as a bit of a surprise, in all honesty. The RPG, spearheaded by former CD Projekt Red developers, has always shown promise, but some of these write ups go as far as to say that it's a genuine Game of the Year...
News Originally Free, You Can Now Pay $70 to Own the Worst Silent Hill Game
The Short Message gets a PS5 physical version
As I headlined my PS5 review over two years ago, there's a reason why Konami released Silent Hill: The Short Message for free: it's dreadful. The game, which came before Silent Hill 2 and was shadow-dropped during a livestream, was pretty poor, and the game earned the horror franchise's lowest...
News These 32 Classic Arcade Games Are Coming to PS5 Across Two New Compilations
Insert coin
Publisher Gravity Game Arise will be bringing an impressive 32 classic 80s and 90s Jaleco arcade games to the PS5 this winter, as part of two compilation volumes. The full roster of releases included in the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 2 has yet to be confirmed, although the press release includes...
News Control Resonant's Fancy PS5 Steelbook Edition Flaunted in the Wake of Sony Ditching Discs
Take back control
Sony isn't pulling the plug on PlayStation discs until the start of 2028, so that means you still have roughly 18 months to buy new games as a physical product. I don't know whether they're just standing out more now the platform holder has made its announcement, but I've been noticing more posts about physical editions lately —...
News The Elder Scrolls Online's Future Looks Bleak as Dev 'Decimated' by Xbox Layoffs
Previously revealed roadmaps will change
If you’re a fan of The Elder Scrolls Online, then you may want to brace yourself for a bleaker future, as the team at Zenimax Online Studios has been “decimated” by Xbox’s recent layoffs. As we reported earlier with regards to both Obsidian and id Software, Microsoft may hav
News Enjoying the World Cup? This Anime Soccer Game Looks Like a PS5 Must Play
(Blue) Lock-ed in
It’s a shame Bandai Namco couldn’t get Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters out in time for the World Cup, but if you’re enjoying the ongoing competition, I think this looks like a real breath of fresh air. Obviously it’s a massively expanded sequel to a fairly well-liked PS4 game, based on Yoichi Takahashi’s legendary 80s...
Monday6th Jul 2026
Guide These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (6th-12th July)
Assassin's Creed! College Football! Sword Art Online!
I’m hesitant to say the release schedule is going wild this week, but there’s no doubt we’re getting a lot more PS5 games as we move into July. The highlight is obvious: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will be a must for most PS5 owners. EA Sports College Football 27 will also be a...
Reaction Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again
Talk is cheap
A theme of this generation has been Sony’s communication – or lack thereof. I think this past week has proven that the firm’s approach is no longer fit for purpose. In the aftermath of its decision to kill physical games, it’s provided us with a few short sentences citing “consumer preferences”. It’s
Video Assassin's Creed: Black Flag PS5 vs PS4 Comparison - How Does Resynced Compare?
See the PS5 visual upgrades in action
This week's big PS5 release is Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, so to get our site coverage started, we can share a graphical comparison video between the PS5 Pro version of Resynced and the original PS4 launch game. Here we're comparing the opening bundle of cutscenes and gameplay, with the PS5 Pro...
News Despite Eliminating 20% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day
"I know we can achieve this goal"
Xbox wants to “entertain more than a billion people per day” as it moves forward with a dramatically downsized workforce. In a memo, CEO Asha Sharma said she “knows”
News Black Ops 6 Finally Free of Infamous Call of Duty PS5 App
And now it gets a Platinum Trophy
Nobody likes the storage hog that is the Call of Duty app on PS5 and PS4, so there's always a reason to celebrate when a game no longer requires it. From tomorrow, 7th July 2026, the Call of Duty app will no longer be needed to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The game will become a completely standalone download,...
News Bethesda Reducing Workforce, Refocusing on Its Biggest Franchises Amid Xbox Layoffs
Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, more
If you're keeping up, you'll know that Xbox has just announced sweeping layoffs across its business, eliminating more than 3,000 jobs over the next year and divesting several of its first-party studios. ZeniMax Media, which houses publisher Bethesda Softworks as well as numerous development studios, will feel some...
Game of the Month The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)
As voted by you
I've been putting these new Game of the Month votes together for over a year now, and I've got to just come out and say it: I don't think I've ever seen such a weak month for new releases as June 2026. Here on Push Square, we reviewed a grand total of three PS5 games, and only one of them got a score over 5/10. That's pretty much...
News Stunning Single Player Game Blood Message Exploring PS5 Pro Upscaling, Ray Tracing
Royal mail
The astoundingly beautiful single player adventure game Blood Message will likely take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s signature PSSR2 upscaler and advanced ray tracing technologies, according to a Digital Foundry video. It’s worth noting this is sponsored content, and Chinese dev 24 Entertainment hasn’t committed to any final...
News PS Plus Premium Members Can Now Trial Saros, One of 2026's Best PS5 Games
Carcosa beckons
If you've been on the fence about Housemarque's latest PS5 game, Saros, now's your opportunity to give it a shot. Those with an active PS Plus Premium membership can sample the game at no extra cost as part of their subscription with a newly-introduced game trial. You'll get to play the full game for a total of two and a half...
News Guilty Gear Strive Shocks Players with Confirmation of a Second Guest Character
Coming in winter 2026
Guilty Gear Strive raised eyebrows over the weekend with an announcement that took players — including myself — completely by surprise. Developer Arc System works confirmed that the fighter will be getting a second guest character, as part of the game's ongoing Season 5 offering. You may recall that back in August of last...
News There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good
These things MAPPA
We've only seen glimpses of them, but the animated cutscenes in Persona 4 Revival look really high quality — and it turns out there's a good reason for that. Developer Atlus has confirmed that the scenes are crafted by MAPPA, the popular Japanese studio behind anime adaptations like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, the second...
News SEGA Saturn Dating Sim 'Sentimental Graffiti' Will Be Resurrected on PS5
Have you got game?
Fans of obscure Japanese dating sims may be excited to learn that SEGA Saturn’s Sentimental Graffiti will be revived for the PS5 by Japanese dev Entergram. Originally released in 1998, this game sees you assume the role of Tanaka Ichirou, a student who moved around a lot during middle school, meeting a variety of different...
Sunday5th Jul 2026
Reaction Travelling the World Made Me Realise What PlayStation Is About to Lose
Have I made a huge mistake?
As the news about Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing physical games in January 2028 has started to sink in, I’ve been thinking about the wider implications of this. Obviously the immediate concern has related to our own personal purchasing habits, the persistence of our libraries, and our overall consumer rights...
News PS5 Fans Panic Over 'Lost Games' Clause, But There's More to the Story
Never a dull day
A clause in the European version of PlayStation’s Terms of Service has caused confusion and chaos this weekend, as fans rally against the company’s decision to cease manufacturing physical games in January 2028. As can be the case with social media, though, a lot of the reactions don’t take into account the greater context of...
Feature Going Platinum: Yeah, I Kinda Cheated to Get the Hardest Trophy in Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Rotten
Platinum Trophy #31: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Date Earned: 23rd September 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:3 Confession time: I have the platinum Trophy for Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and I used an exploit to make it happen. Second confession time: I don't feel bad about it at all. I could spend most of this feature writing about how bad I feel...
Hands On Invincible VS Season 1 Is Here, and This Is Why You Should Check It Out
Two great new characters to play as
Since Season 1 of Invincible VS went live this week, I've been having a blast going hands-on with the two new characters, The Immortal and Universa, both of which are incredibly unique and have a wide variety of movesets that are sure to keep you on your toes – whether fighting against or with them. Season 1...
Saturday4th Jul 2026
News PS5 Disc Drives Limited to One Per Order, Sony Acknowledges High Demand
Get ‘em while they’re hot
Honestly, if you don’t laugh you’ll cry. Sony is limiting sales of PS5’s optional disc drive accessory to one per person on its PS Direct store, citing “high demand”. With the platform holder’s decision to cease manufacturing game discs in Januar
News PS5 Bug Removes Playtime Tracker from Physical Games Only
Likely a glitch that will be fixed
In a week where Sony signalled its intent to kill physical games, it could have done without this bug rearing its ugly head. Multiple people are reporting that the playtime tracker has been removed from their console – but only in the case of disc-based games. I haven’t been able to replicate the issue...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2026?
Plus or minus?
This has been an incredibly rough week for Sony's reputation, and I seriously doubt that the PS Plus Essential lineup for July is going to reverse the Japanese giant's fortunes. Indeed, going by the comments on our announcement article, plenty of people think this might be one of the weakest months in a long time. But as always, I...
News Sony Will Have Capacity to Continue Manufacturing Some Game Discs Beyond 2028 Cut-Off Date
Re-orders will be available for existing games
Call it copium, but a small window of opportunity for Sony to reverse its decision on physical discs has opened. A letter to publishers from the platform holder reveals they “will still be able to place re-orders for existing PlayStation disc games” after the January 2028 cut-off date. The tidbit,...
News This STEINS;GATE Game Has Some of the Best PS5 Graphics I've Seen
Crispy
I’m obsessed with the visuals in STEINS;GATE: Octet of Shifting Space, coming to the PS5 on an unannounced date. Originally released in Japan on PC in 2011, this game is inspired by old PC visual novels, like Dokyusei and Tokimeki Memorial. What’s particularly cool about it is you’ll be able to plug a USB keyboard into your console...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 640
And try to breathe
Phew! What a week, huh? Many of you may not feel like switching on your PS5 this weekend – that’s understandable – but remember a good gaming session always has the power to make you feel better. Aaron Bayne: I'm still slowly chipping away at BioShock 2, but I may also check out Empulse this weekend. Graham Banas: I've...
Friday3rd Jul 2026
News Even Politicians Are Commenting on Sony's Decision to Stop Making Physical Games
"Games are not mere merchandise"
As news of Sony’s decision to stop making physical games starts to circulate, even politicians are beginning to weigh in on the topic. French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has been particularly vocal about the transition to an all-digital future, and unsurprisingly he’s come out swinging against...
Rumour Xbox Is 'Heavily Evaluating' Halo's Future Just Weeks Before Its PS5 Debut
Master plan
To say Xbox is in chaos right now would be an understatement. The platform holder is currently in the midst of managing mass layoffs throughout its studios, all while its recently instated bigwigs attempt to reshape the brand's image. It's no real surprise, then, to learn that Xbox may also be casting a critical eye over its major...
News Sony Already Retraining Staff at PS5 Game Disc Manufacturing Facility
Has been planning this for "some time"
If you’d hoped the backlash to Sony’s boneheaded decision to cease manufacturing game discs in 2028 could be reversed, a new report coming out of Austria makes it incredibly unlikely. The write-up claims the company’s facility in Thalgau has been preparing for this transi
News Sony Rewarded with Soaring Stocks After Revealing All-Digital Future
Us vs them
Fans are furious with PlayStation for announcing its intent to kill physical games, but shareholders are not. Sony’s stocks have risen since 1st July, when the manufacturer confirmed its intent to cease manufacturing disc-based games in January 2028. The Japan
News Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Updated as Fans Await July Releases
Launching this month, but when?
The new PlayStation ports of the first two Call of Duty: Black Ops games are slated to release at some point this month and fans have been eager these past few days to know exactly when. Some thought they'd be part of the month's PS Plus Essential lineup, since exact release dates weren't attached to them yet...
News 'I'd Be On Board with Anything': Troy Baker Says He's There 'Day One' for More The Last of Us
Infectious
Troy Baker, the prolific actor best known for his portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us games, has made it clear he's ready to return to the role whenever Naughty Dog's ready. In an interview with Insider Gaming, the actor is pitched an idea for a follow-up to the pair of beloved horror action adventures — a prequel, set within the early...
News This Backrooms Game Outsold Every PS5 Title on PS Store Last Month
You can thank the movie for that
Off the back of the recent film, excitement surrounding the Backrooms creepypasta is at an all-time high, and that's now translated into making Escape the Backrooms the best-selling PS5 game in the USA and Europe last month on Sony's digital storefront. Yes, for the month of June 2026, Escape the Backrooms outsold...
News I'm Confident This Alice in Wonderland Roguelike Was Made for Me
One of the only other November releases
Those of you who read my recent piece on Alice: Madness Returns will know I’m a little bit obsessed with the Lewis Carroll novel. So while I don’t think CRYMELIGHT would have caught my attention under ordinary circumstances, you can bet your last macaron I’m all over this bishoujo roguelike. Truthfully...
News 'Maybe People Won't Like It': Expedition 33 Dev's Next Game Will Make Some 'Drastic Decisions'
"We're just going to do what we love again"
If you're a big fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there's no guarantee you'll feel the same way about the studio's next effort. That's on purpose, too; Guillaume Broche, director of the celebrated RPG, says developer Sandfall Interactive isn't worrying about what the fans might want for its next game...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Now an Indisputable Success at 40 Million Units Sold
Redemption story complete
Cyberpunk 2077 was quite rightly lambasted for the dire state it launched in almost six years ago, but what followed in the time since then has been nothing short of a staggering success. CD Projekt Red turned the RPG and the conversation surrounding it around to make it a sales triumph, as the developer has now confirmed...
News Could Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Get as Many as 9 DLC Packs?
Probably not
A small update to the backend of Final Fantasy VII Revelation's listing on the Epic Games Store would suggest Square Enix has some pretty substantial plans for supporting the RPG after its launch next year. A Premium Edition, a Premium Plus Edition, a Story Expansion Pass, and a whopping nine DLC packs have all appeared on the backend...
News 'We Realised We Need More Time': Ambitious Life Sim inZOI Delayed on PS5, Arrives in 2027
That's life
inZOI, the ambitious life sim game that's finally given The Sims some real competition, is still planned for release on PS5, but it'll be coming later than we thought. Developer inZOI Studio has confirmed its intention to bring the title to PS5 "in the first half of 2027" rather than sometime in 2026. In a statement on Steam, the team...
Thursday2nd Jul 2026
Reaction PlayStation's Burned Through the Last Remaining Goodwill of Its Fans
"Thanks"
On paper, PlayStation is stronger than it’s ever been. The division is posting record profits, releasing annual Game of the Year contenders, and has all but snuffed out its nearest rival, Xbox. And yet, I’ve been writing about the world of Sony for almost two decades now, and I don’t think I’ve seen fan enthusiasm in a
Reaction PlayStation's Reputation Is at Rock Bottom - Where Do We Go from Here?
The next steps
As I wrote yesterday, fan sentiment in PlayStation is at its lowest ever ebb. My colleague Rob Ramsey alluded to this prior to last month’s State of Play show, arguing Sony needed to deliver a banger to revive perception of its flagging brand. I think
News Dune: Awakening Announces Physical PS5 Release with the Most Unfortunate Timing
Awkward
Depending on how plugged-in you are, you might have noticed Sony has not been posting on its social channels since yesterday's announcement about dropping physical PlayStation games. That means new posts on the PS Blog, or new trailers on its YouTube channel, are still being published, but Sony isn't promoting them. Today, 2nd July 2026, a
News Everyone's Clowning on Sony's Decision to Go All-Digital, and Rightly So
You've done goofed
When you’re the market leader and you mess up, there’s often hell to pay. We’ve seen online backlashes to Sony’s bone-headed announcements before, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen an emotional outpouring quite
"I'm hoping they reverse this"
As Sony’s gut-wrenching decision to kill physical games in 2028 begins to settle, sadness is starting to seep in. Billy Basso, the maker of acclaimed indie Animal Well, has taken the news particularly hard. His game was brilliantly promoted by PlayStation, but he says releasing a physical version of the title was a...
News PS5 Is Finally Getting Its Own Beyblade Game
I'm spinnin' around
Readers are free to correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think there’s been a Beyblade game on PlayStation since the PSP. Tomy’s spinning top toy has always been an enigma to me; I’ve never actually engaged with it personally, but I remember seeing them in stores as a kid and always wanting one. A couple of years ago...
