Tag: Announcements
News Blood Message Is Uncharted Meets Ancient China, and It Looks Phenomenal
Single-player action adventure from NetEase
Publisher NetEase Games has announced Blood Message, its first AAA single-player action adventure game, and it looks fantastic. It's being developed by 24 Entertainment, previously known for online multiplayer title Naraka: Bladepoint. While it's a different kind of game altogether for the studio, the...
News Y'Know What? This New Goosebumps PS5 Game Could Be Good Fun
Player beware
If, like this author, you were raised on a literary diet of Say Cheese and Die, you’ll probably always have a soft spot for Goosebumps. The adolescent horror anthology is one of this author’s personal favourites, particularly those Choose Your Own Adventure books you could buy. So, we’re more than open to the idea of...
News Well, Now the PS5 Needs an Official Trackball Controller As Well
Golden Tee Arcade Classics teeing off next month
Sony’s poised to release its first official arcade stick for the PS5 and PC in the coming months, but it may need to get its hardware engineers to cook up something else. Digital Eclipse, the game preservation specialists behind the upcoming Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, has announced Golden Tee...
News Heading Out, a Super Stylish Narrative Driving Game, Is Coming to PS5
Driving crazy
Comic book-style road trip driving game Heading Out is making a beeline for the PS5. The game – by Serious Sim and Crunching Koalas – is “not about the destination but the journey”, according to the press release. “Heading Out is a genre-bending road trip adventure that fuses high-speed racing with immersive...
News Silent Hill 1 Remake Announced, from Bloober Team
Project now in development
Having previously announced that it will continue to work with Bloober Team after the success of last year's Silent Hill 2 remake, Konami today confirmed the developer will be giving the original PS1 game the same treatment. The announcement was made in today's Konami Press Start livestream, which concluded with the two...
News Bus Bound Is the PS5 Public Transport Sim of Your Dreams
Stop us if you've heard this one before
Long-time readers of Push Square will know we love a good public transport sim, and we’ve been big fans of Stillalive’s various Bus Simulator games. Bus Bound, due out on the PS5 on an as-yet unannounced date, seems like the next evolution in the studio’s efforts. “We took a step back to evaluate...
News DON'T NOD Goes Cinematic Sci-Fi in 2026's Aphelion on PS5
Can you Aphelion it?
DON’T NOD is making a cinematic sci-fi game named Aphelion in collaboration with the European Space Agency. Due out in 2026 on the PS5, the game will see you assume the role of an astronaut named Ariane, who “must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas”. According to the...
News Sequel Announced for Beloved Adventure Game Planet of Lana on PS5, PS4
Children of the Leaf
Publisher Thunderful has announced Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf, a direct sequel to the beloved side-scrolling adventure. The game picks up where the first one left off, Lana and Mui continue to explore their homeworld of Novo in the aftermath of the robot invasion. Apparently, the sequel "doubles the size and scope"...
News At Fate's End Is a Familial Action Adventure from the Makers of Spiritfarer
Arrives next year
Developer Thunder Lotus has announced its latest game — a stylish action adventure called At Fate's End. Coming to PS5 in 2026, this gorgeous game casts you as a young girl as she does battle with her family members. While the combat looks fluid and fun, what's interesting is that the skills you use are also tied directly to...
News Invincible VS Is Another Tag Team Fighter to Anticipate on PS5
You are Invincible
In some ways you’ve got to feel for the makers of Invincible VS. Make no mistake: this game looks good – but it’s no Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, is it? That’s a tough act to follow. The game’s being published by Skybound Games and developed by a new studio named Quarter Up, which is comprised of ex-Killer Instinct...
News Super Meat Boy 3D Adds a New Dimension to Tough Platformer on PS5
Coming next year
We didn't have a new Super Meat Boy game on our bingo card, but here we are. Super Meat Boy 3D has been announced, coming from Headup Games and Sluggerfly. As the title suggests, it brings the cult classic platformer into 3D for the first time. It looks like a fairly direct translation of the ultra-tough run and jump gameplay...
News MUDANG: Two Hearts Brings Call of Duty, Splinter Cell, and Blackpink Energy to PS5
Metal Gear Seoulid
Leave it to the Koreans to bring the most military ass military game ever to market – and still squeeze in an idol or two. MUDANG: Two Hearts is described as a new “stealth action thriller set in modern-day South Korea”. “In the not-too-distant future, the divided nations of South and North Korea are on the verge of...
News Beast of Reincarnation Is an Action RPG from Pokémon Studio Game Freak
Gotta slash 'em all
That's right — Game Freak, the studio best known for the hugely popular Pokémon series, has just announced Beast of Reincarnation, an action RPG coming to PS5. The game looks like a pretty hardcore action RPG (potentially with some Soulslike tropes), and by your side will be a dog companion. Set in post-apocalyptic Japan,...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Confirmed in Teaser Trailer, Coming to PS5, PS4
Presumably out in 2025
The big show closer, Activision has announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from Treyarch. You can watch the teaser trailer above. The game releases for PS5 and PS4, presumably at the end of the year — though, no date was shared. The blog post on the Call of Duty website reads: "In Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven...
News Grimdark RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker Bites PS5 in 2026
Twilight time
Bandai Namco is bringing its dark fantasy open world RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker to PS5 in 2026. Described as the “first chapter” in an all-new saga from developer Rebel Wolves, the release will take full advantage of Unreal Engine 5. Set in 14th century Europe, during a time of war and the Black death, you’ll assume the role...
News High on Life 2 Brings Another Dose of FPS Madness to PS5 This Winter
High dosage
Squanch Games has announced a sequel to its zany, ultra-saturated shooter High on Life, which is due out this winter. “An intergalactic conspiracy threatens the fate of humanity,” the official blurb reads. “Team up with a wide cast of talking alien guns as you shoot, stab, and skate your way through the exotic locales to take...
News Reach Is the Next PSVR2 Adventure from the Makers of Synapse and Vendetta Forever
Out this year
nDreams, the company behind some of PSVR2's best games, is back with another all-new title: Reach. This is a first-person action adventure that seemingly combines fast-paced parkour movement with ranged combat using bows and guns. "Featuring true-to-life full-body awareness and presence, deeply tactile interactions powered by...
News Action Adventure PS5 Game Echoes of the End Shows Real Promise in Debut Trailer
Girl with the magic tattoo
Publisher Deep Silver and developer Myrkur Games have unveiled Echoes of the End, an action adventure title heading to PS5 this summer. The announcement trailer above has garnered a good amount of positive buzz, thanks to a solid amount of gameplay that looks like a lot of fun. You play as Ryn, out on a quest to save her...
News Legendary PS1 Minigame Compilation Milano's Odd Job Collection Comes to PS5, PS4
Work it
Milano’s Odd Job Collection is a classic PS1 minigame compilation which first released in Japan all the way back in 1997, and never received an English translation. Until now! Emulation specialists Implicit Conversions – the same team behind the retro titles included with PS Plus Premium – has teamed up with XSEED to release this...
News Rival Turf Sequel Rushing Beat X Will Pummel PS5 Upon Release
Revival turf
Rushing Beat X: Return of the Brawl Brothers, the contemporary beat-‘em-up successor to Rival Turf, will raise its fists to the PS5 – although a release date has yet to be announced. The title was previously only confirmed for the PC, but a console conversion always seemed inevitable. You can try a new demo on Steam right now if...
News Blumhouse Games Reveals Two More Promising Horror Titles for PS5
Say hello to Sleep Awake and Crisol
A wave of Summer Game Fest 2025 livestreams have taken place today, bringing so much news and fresh information it's been difficult to keep up. Two announcements that have stuck out, though, are the reveals of new horror games out of publisher Blumhouse Games. As part of the summer gaming season, it's revealed...
News PS5 Roguelite Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Definitely Looks Like One to Watch
That's a long title, though
We know what you’re thinking: not another roguelite! We hear you! But to be fair, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree from Bandai Namco does legitimately look like one to watch. “Towa, priestess of Shinju, stands united with eight trustworthy companions to defeat Magatsu,” the blurb reveals. “Fight...
News End of Abyss May Fool You into Thinking It's the Next PS5 Game from Playdead
Sweet little nightmares
Playdead, as we know, is working on some kind of moody sci-fi game with Epic. While End of Abyss, again published by the Unreal Engine maker, appears to hit the same beats, it’s actually being developed by new Swedish studio Section 9. So, what would happen if you gave the kids in Little Nightmares a gun? There’s a hint...
News LEGO Gives Mario Party a Blocky Makeover on PS5, PS4
Another brick in the wall
It’s surprising given the popularity of Mario Party that more companies haven’t tried to copy it. Obviously, you can’t beat the real thing, but considering Nintendo’s effort only exists on its own platforms, there’s surely mileage in some kind of multiformat adaptation. Anime Demon Slayer took a decent shot at...
News Snap & Grab Is a Stylish Photography Heist Adventure Coming to PS5 in 2026
Oh snap
Publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer No Goblin are teaming up on a new game called Snap & Grab, and it looks rather promising. With a colourful art style, this game casts you as a high-flying photographer in the 1980s, but you're not just taking pretty pictures — you're casing each venue for opportunities to steal valuable...
News Thirsty Suitors Dev Returns with Dosa Divas, a Culinary RPG Coming in 2026
Let them cook
Developer Outerloop (who released Thirsty Suitors in 2023) has unveiled its latest title, Dosa Divas. This new game is a "spicy, narrative-based RPG" in which you and a small group are rebelling against a huge fast food corporation, trying to bring back home cooking and real food. There's a mix of exploration and platforming,...
News Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny Looks Kinda Like Diablo By Way of SpongeBob
Okay then
Nicktoons and the Dice of Destiny has been announced, a PS5 RPG of sorts from publisher GameMill Entertainment. The brief trailer doesn't give an awful lot away, but from what we can gather, this is a top-down RPG in a vein similar to games like Diablo, only it stars Nicktoons characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants. The only other info...
News Life Finds a Way Again in Jurassic World Evolution 3 on PS5
Dino crisis
Popular licensed tycoon title Jurassic World Evolution 3 will install a fresh set of enclosures on PS5 from 21st October. This being the third entry in the series, maker Frontier is promising over 80 pre-historic species, which you’ll need to rear and keep safe within bespoke enclosures. “Manage unique social needs and observe...
News Standalone Sequel Mortal Shell 2 Brings Adrenaline Charged Combat to PS5
A "significant expansion" due out in 2026
Playstack has announced a standalone sequel to Mortal Shell, promising a “significant expansion” on the original game, with “unrestricted, adrenaline-charged combat, deeper weapon design with extensive upgrade options, and an emphasis on free exploration”. The press release reveals: “Mortal Shell...
News LEGO Voyagers Looks Like an Adorable Co-Op Puzzle Platformer on PS5, PS4
Plastic pals
From the team behind LEGO Builder's Journey comes another plastic adventure, and this time you'll have company. Published by Annapurna Interactive, LEGO Voyagers is a new co-op puzzle platformer set entirely within the realm of those Danish building blocks. You and a friend play as a pair of small pieces and must tackle cooperative...
News Scott Pilgrim Returns in Brand New Brawler from the Team Behind Shredder's Revenge
Bryan Lee O'Malley involved
Developer Tribute Games is keeping busy; not only is it working on Marvel Cosmic Invasion, it's just announced Scott Pilgrim EX, another pixelated side-scrolling beat-'em-up. Playable in up to four-player co-op, this is a brand new game based on the beloved graphic novel series, telling an original story co-written by...
News Resident Evil Requiem Revealed, Out on 27th February 2026
Pitched as a "new era" of horror
To close the Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase, Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem, which forms the next big chapter in the mainline saga of the horror series. It's coming to PS5 on 27th February 2026, and you can catch the first reveal trailer above. "Resident Evil Requiem is the highly anticipated ninth title in...
News Blighted Is a Metroidvania Action Game from the Makers of Guacamelee
Drinkbox Studios is back
If you've been wondering what the folks at Drinkbox Studios have been up to, here it is: Blighted, a new action Metroidvania game. Set within a "psychedelic Western nightmare", this is the developer's first foray into 3D, albeit from an isometric viewpoint. It features a dynamic difficulty system, which will constantly...
News Atomic Heart 2, The Cube Spin-Off Announced by Mundfish
Both coming to PC and consoles
Mundfish has announced both Atomic Heart 2 and a spin-off called The Cube, also based in what the studio is naming the "Atomic Universe". While PS5 versions weren't directly confirmed, both are listed as coming to PC and consoles. You can watch the Atomic Heart 2 announcement trailer above. Atomic Heart 2 is described...
News League of Legends Inspired Dragon Ball: Gekishin Squadra Beats Down PS5, PS4
Test free-to-play MOBA next week
There are fewer MOBAs, or Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas, on consoles these days. But it’s still an extremely popular genre, with League of Legends undoubtedly one of the biggest titles on the entire planet. Bandai Namco believes it can vacuum up a few players with its new free-to-play Dragon Ball: Gekishin...
News Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement Goes Full Dark Fantasy Anime on PS5
Due out in 2026
While the Metroidvania-inspired God of War game that had been strongly rumoured prior to the show didn’t appear during State of Play, we did at least get something similar: Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement. The successor to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will launch in 2026, and will put you in control of two characters:...
News Free-to-Play Piratical RPG Sea of Remnants Sets Sail for PS5
Water surprise
There’s a lot going on with Sea of Remnants, a new pirate game from NetEase and Joker Studio. It’s a free-to-play game, with both single player and online components. It’s also a turn-based RPG with survival mechanics, open world exploration, crew management, and more. Like we said, there’s a lot going on! The game’s been...
News Thief Returns with PSVR2 Game Legacy of Shadow, Arriving in 2025
Put out the lights
The legendary stealth series Thief is set to make its return in Thief: Legacy of Shadow. This is a PSVR2 game from developers Vertigo Games (Arizona Sunshine) and Maze Theory, in collaboration with Eidos Montreal. Set to launch later this year, the game has you playing as a young thief going by the name Magpie. Forced to steal...
News No More Heroes Maker Reveals the Uber-Stylish Romeo Is a Dead Man for PS5
Hyperviolence meets utter absurdity
There’s been a distinct lack of Grasshopper Manufacture over the past few years, but thank goodness rockstar director Suda51 and his team has returned. Romeo Is a Dead Man is being described as an uber-violent sci-fi escapade, filled with gory action, space time continuums, and a whole slew of other zany ideas...
News Nioh 3 Announced for PS5, Demo Out Now for Two Weeks
Try the new action game today
Koei Tecmo has announced Nioh 3 will release for PS5 in early 2026, but you can get a taste of the latest Team Ninja game in a time-limited demo available now. Catch the reveal trailer above, and play the demo between now and 18th June. In the third entry, you'll play as a "young warrior poised to become the next...
News Lumines Arise Brings the Puzzler Back in Gorgeous Style on PS5
Lumines Effect
Developer Enhance Games has announced Lumines Arise, a brand new entry in the classic arcade puzzle series. Coming to PS5 (with full, optional PSVR2 support) in Fall 2025, this looks like the studio is building on its previous work with Tetris Effect, bringing the wonderful fusion of music and visualisers to Lumines' gameplay. It...
News Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Rips the Spine Out of PS5, PS4 This Year
An interactive archive of a legendary franchise
Finally, finally Warner Bros has decided to “finish it” and partner with retro game collection specialists Digital Eclipse to bring the original Mortal Kombat games to PS5 and PS4. Much like with Atari 50, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is more than just a compilation of retro fighting games:...
News Yes, More Korean Dating Games Are Coming to PS5
Down to rizz-ness
The PS5 is slowly becoming a home to quirky Korean and Chinese dating games. If you’re not familiar with these, they’re extremely popular in Asia, and are often presented like simple adventure games with FMV cutscenes. In almost all cases, you’ll be selecting dialogue and making decisions which have an impact on how the...
News Free Football Manager Game Coming to PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Manchester City content warning
Football Manager famously skipped last year, so it’s fascinating to see platform holder SEGA announce a stripped-back free-to-play version for PS5 and PS4. Available for closed beta test sign-ups now, SEGA Football Club Champions is powered by the Football Manger engine, and promises to guide you from “a small...
News Free Open World RPG Inspired by Manga The Seven Deadly Sins Will Explore PS5
First look at Summer Game Fest
A free-to-play open world RPG, inspired by Nakaba Suzuki’s long-running manga The Seven Deadly Sins, will launch day-and-date on PS5 – alongside PC and mobile. You can wishlist The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on the PS Store right now, with a new trailer scheduled to debut during
News Casual Basketball Game NBA Bounce Dunkin' PS5, PS4 This Year
Boing
Basketball on PS5 and PS4 is dominated by NBA 2K25, but 2K Sports doesn’t have exclusive rights to license. It’s somewhat refreshing to see Outright Games announce a more casual, family friendly basketball game, then, with Barcelona-based studio set to bring NBA Bounce to both the PS5 and PS4 later this year. This is being pitched as a...
News PS5 Is the Next Stop for Cosy Cooking Adventure Fruitbus, Arrives in June
Physical edition also on the way
Publisher Silver Lining Interactive has announced a PS5 release date for its cutesy open world cooking game, Fruitbus. Landing on PS Store on 19th June 2025, the game was well-received on PC last year, and will soon be available on Sony's current-gen system. In Fruitbus, you inherit a food truck and must travel an...
News Hellblade 2 Announced for PS5, Out This Summer
In an enhanced version
Microsoft and Ninja Theory have confirmed Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will be ported to PS5 in an Enhanced Edition this summer. You can wishlist the game now on the PS Store. The news comes from a video uploaded to X (or
News Point-and-Click Classic Syberia Gets a PS5 Remaster, Out This Year
The graphical fidelity of a proper remake
Microids has confirmed it's bringing back the original point-and-click classic adventure game Syberia in a complete PS5 remaster, releasing at the end of 2025. It'll go by Syberia Remastered, but judging by the quality of the screenshots that accompany the announcement, this looks more like a full-on remake...
News All Your Base Are Belong to Toaplan as 16 Arcade Classics Target PS5, PS4
With modern improvements
Toaplan’s catalogue of arcade shooters is largely legendary, with platforms like Evercade bringing them back into the limelight more recently. Now the defunct developer’s portfolio will be able to reach even more players, courtesy of the Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2. Compiled by...