I feel like The Pathless for PS5 would make sense. The general buzz seems to be lagging behind the critics' generally favorable response (9/10 here and higher on Metacritic than either Bugsnax or Worms Rumble). As a launch title, it's been out for a while but I think got buried by the likes of SM:MM, DS, CoD, AC: V, etc.. I was very surprised that it wasn't even mentioned in PS's GotY awards (Best Soundtrack maybe, but certainly Best Indie - I put it well above Bugsnax and Worms Rumble, but those were both given away for free). A month free for PS5 players could do a lot to generate the buzz it deserves and sell copies on PS4 and PC.
@funkyflounder83 It'll be playable on PS5 on launch day via backwards compatibility. But I haven't seen a date for the PS5 version at any retailers, and Playstation still says the launch date is "to be confirmed": https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ea-sports-fifa-21/
Madden's in the same boat. I suspect they'll make both available that day, but that's just speculation on my part. It's not official yet.
This isn't a PS5 release, just backwards compatibility. It's the same as currently available on PS4 Pro, until they upgrade to 60 FPS with Y4S4 in December. Right?
@Jaz007 OK. Do you think that's the case here? PS already has it for pre-order earlier. Are they gearin' up for a legal battle with Ubisoft?
@wizzgamer 3 or 4: Astro, Godfall, Destruction All-Stars, not sure if you want to count the DS remake. Plus at least 6 other new games at launch (MM, Sackboy, AC:V, CoD, Pathless, WD:L). Are those current-gen games ported to next-gen or next-gen games also dumbed down for current-gen? Half-empty / half-full??
I'm inclined to go with what Sony says for two reasons: 1. They're the ones who actually control it. If they want to put it out on the PS Store on Nov. 12, nobody's gonna stop 'em. Maybe those retailers won't sell it till the 24th, but I'd expect Sony to move ahead with their sales regardless.
2. It's earlier. Amazon, etc. can always say "Surprise!! You're getting it earlier!" and nobody's upset. I can click through the PS pre-order and enter my credit card number and it says "Expected Release Date: November 12" and "Expected Download Date: November 10". I'm not saying it can't get delayed, but when you give people a specific date to fulfill a purchase, that's what they expect, and pushing it back is bad PR.
So it seems more likely to me that those retailers will either bump up their date or follow 12 days after the PS release, than that Sony will push it back after already taking a ton of pre-orders for the 12th.
This list matches the research I've done with one exception: Just Dance 2021. I haven't seen the PS5 version available on Nov. 12 anywhere, and the Ubisoft site says Nov. 24 when you go to the PS5 pre-order page. Of course, Ubisoft also says WD:L on Nov. 24, so maybe both on the 12th?? I'm curious as to where OP saw Just Dance on 11/12 for PS5 specifically.
Regardless, I think it's fair to say this is a complete and accurate list of games confirmed to have PS5 versions released in November.
Recent surprise announcements make me think there will be lots more available by launch day. Simple free ports of recent smaller PS4 games (e.g. Maneater). New indies getting in on it (e.g. The Pathless; maybe Bugsnax, Stray, or Volcano High up next??). AAA's going from "launch window" to launch day (e.g. NBA 2K21 & WD:L, maybe Madden or DiRT 5 next??).
I get the feeling that Sony might be pacing developers' announcements of Nov. 12 launch dates so that Sony can sell their 1st-party games first and keep excitement growing. But I wouldn't be surprised if, when I open the PS Store on my new white spaceship on Nov. 12, I have a few dozen PS5 games to choose from.
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I feel like The Pathless for PS5 would make sense. The general buzz seems to be lagging behind the critics' generally favorable response (9/10 here and higher on Metacritic than either Bugsnax or Worms Rumble). As a launch title, it's been out for a while but I think got buried by the likes of SM:MM, DS, CoD, AC: V, etc.. I was very surprised that it wasn't even mentioned in PS's GotY awards (Best Soundtrack maybe, but certainly Best Indie - I put it well above Bugsnax and Worms Rumble, but those were both given away for free). A month free for PS5 players could do a lot to generate the buzz it deserves and sell copies on PS4 and PC.
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I could've sworn I'd previously seen Warhammer Chaosbane Slayer Edition on this list.
Re: All PS5 Launch Games
@funkyflounder83 It'll be playable on PS5 on launch day via backwards compatibility. But I haven't seen a date for the PS5 version at any retailers, and Playstation still says the launch date is "to be confirmed": https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ea-sports-fifa-21/
Madden's in the same boat. I suspect they'll make both available that day, but that's just speculation on my part. It's not official yet.
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This isn't a PS5 release, just backwards compatibility. It's the same as currently available on PS4 Pro, until they upgrade to 60 FPS with Y4S4 in December. Right?
https://forhonor.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/news-community/152-363368-16/for-honor-next-gen-plan
Re: All PS5 Launch Games
@Jaz007 OK. Do you think that's the case here? PS already has it for pre-order earlier. Are they gearin' up for a legal battle with Ubisoft?
@wizzgamer 3 or 4: Astro, Godfall, Destruction All-Stars, not sure if you want to count the DS remake. Plus at least 6 other new games at launch (MM, Sackboy, AC:V, CoD, Pathless, WD:L). Are those current-gen games ported to next-gen or next-gen games also dumbed down for current-gen? Half-empty / half-full??
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@Darylb88
Yep, that's the big question, idn't it?
I'm inclined to go with what Sony says for two reasons:
1. They're the ones who actually control it. If they want to put it out on the PS Store on Nov. 12, nobody's gonna stop 'em. Maybe those retailers won't sell it till the 24th, but I'd expect Sony to move ahead with their sales regardless.
2. It's earlier. Amazon, etc. can always say "Surprise!! You're getting it earlier!" and nobody's upset. I can click through the PS pre-order and enter my credit card number and it says "Expected Release Date: November 12" and "Expected Download Date: November 10". I'm not saying it can't get delayed, but when you give people a specific date to fulfill a purchase, that's what they expect, and pushing it back is bad PR.
So it seems more likely to me that those retailers will either bump up their date or follow 12 days after the PS release, than that Sony will push it back after already taking a ton of pre-orders for the 12th.
Re: All PS5 Launch Games
@Darylb88
Playstation says the PS5 version launches Nov. 12:
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/watch-dogs-legion/
This list matches the research I've done with one exception: Just Dance 2021. I haven't seen the PS5 version available on Nov. 12 anywhere, and the Ubisoft site says Nov. 24 when you go to the PS5 pre-order page. Of course, Ubisoft also says WD:L on Nov. 24, so maybe both on the 12th?? I'm curious as to where OP saw Just Dance on 11/12 for PS5 specifically.
Regardless, I think it's fair to say this is a complete and accurate list of games confirmed to have PS5 versions released in November.
Recent surprise announcements make me think there will be lots more available by launch day. Simple free ports of recent smaller PS4 games (e.g. Maneater). New indies getting in on it (e.g. The Pathless; maybe Bugsnax, Stray, or Volcano High up next??). AAA's going from "launch window" to launch day (e.g. NBA 2K21 & WD:L, maybe Madden or DiRT 5 next??).
I get the feeling that Sony might be pacing developers' announcements of Nov. 12 launch dates so that Sony can sell their 1st-party games first and keep excitement growing. But I wouldn't be surprised if, when I open the PS Store on my new white spaceship on Nov. 12, I have a few dozen PS5 games to choose from.