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Everything revealed in State of Play September 2024
Today’s State of Play packed a lot in its over 30-minute runtime. New game reveals, updates on upcoming titles and much, much more*. If you’re looking to catch up on all the exciting new info, we have you covered below with a full recap and stream archive.
And we also have deeper dives into everything revealed during the show as well, including additional info by the games’ creators. Find all that good stuff directly below, collected into one handy list. Enjoy.
Astro Bot
Team Asobi has announced Astro Bot will receive new speedrun levels and 10 new Special Bots to rescue from this Fall.
Read more about what you can expect as Team Asobi’s Nicolas Doucet introduces the new content.
Ghost of Yōtei
Sucker Punch announced Ghost of Yōtei, which introduces a new protagonist, a new story to unfold, and a new region of Japan to explore, coming to PS5 next year.
Find out the more details about the game’s setting and more in a PS Blog post written by the studio.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches October 31 on PS5 and PC. It features over 10 hours of re-recorded conversation, mocap and countless graphical improvements that bring the game to the same visual fidelity as its critically acclaimed sequel Horizon Forbidden West, and takes full advantage of PS5’s power and features.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Aloy makes a return to PS5 in a few short months as LEGO Horizon Adventures launches on November 14, with plenty of bonuses if you pre-order.
PlayStation 5 Pro
Earlier this month, we revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro console and how games will take advantage of its powerful hardware capabilities when it launches November 7. Today during State of Play, we added more games to the growing list of titles that feature PlayStation 5 Pro enhanced features or modes. Depending on the game, and the team, PS5 Pro’s hardware can be used to enhance games in a variety of ways.**
Here’s what multiple developers have to say about their titles running on PS5 Pro.
PS5 Chroma Collection
The new Chroma Collection introduces a brand-new aesthetic to the PS5 family of accessories. The collection for the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers for the PlayStation 5 console includes three new colors that shine, shimmer, and shift colors from every angle.
PlayStation Plus
Today’s State of Play packed in some exciting PlayStation Plus announcements as well. Firstly, the reveal of next month’s Monthly Games lineup – make your entrance and become legend in the ring, survive the terrors lurking aboard a mining vessel drifting in deep space, and tackle the horrors of school romance in which not everything is as it seems when WWE 2K24, Dead Space and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus become available on October 1.
We also announced that a pair of original PlayStation fan favorites – Dino Crisis and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain – will be released into PlayStation Plus Premium later this year. Much, much closer though, is the reveal that The Last of Us Part I is also coming to PlayStation Plus… this Thursday, September 26, and will be available to all PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members.
Take a closer look at each of October’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup.
Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
Dive into a harrowing survival horror experience next month with the latest expansion for Alan Wake 2, set in an eerie new location on the shores of Cauldron Lake. Within the Federal Bureau of Control’s research station, the Lake House, a catastrophic event has occurred, where reckless experiments have caused reality to collide with the Dark.
Get a tease of what awaits you in the trailer above.
ArcheAge Chronicles
Featured in today’s show, online action RPG ArcheAge Chronicles is the latest installment in the ArcheAge series, promising action-packed combat, rich storytelling, and expansive exploration when it launches on PS5 next year.
Get ready to embark on a new era of adventure in ArcheAge Chronicles with this developer deep dive.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
EA joined us at State of Play to debut a brand new slice of gameplay from its upcoming epic, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, out October 31 on PS5. But in addition, they’ve also shared yet more gameplay details and a separate, brand new deep-dive video into the game, which you can read (and watch) in this PS Blog post.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Koei Tecmo’s latest hack-and-slash adventure received a release date reveal. Dynasty Warriors: Origins launches on PS5 January 17, 2025, introducing a nameless hero who will fight his way through the Three Kingdoms era of Ancient China.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
The Father of Final Fantasy Hironobu Sakaguchi brings his latest RPG to PS5 December 5.
A new interview with the creator covers evolving the genre, hand-crafted dioramas at 4K and more.
Fear the Spotlight
Fear the Spotlight creeps onto PS5 and PS4 just in time for Halloween, launching October 22.
Fortnite
Epic Games brings a split-screen mode to LEGO Fortnite this October. This feature enables friends & family to explore the world and build villages together while playing on the same PS5 or PS4. Activate split-screen and travel together to an uncharted paradise home to Klombo, the Peely Tribe, and pirates galore with Lost Isles, LEGO Fortnite’s latest content update. Also in State of Play was the reveal of a new limited edition DualSense wireless controller which launches November 7 and features fan-favorite characters from the Fortnite universe: Fishstick and Peely.
Find out details on the new limited edition DualSense wireless controller here.
Hell is Us
Today’s State of Play brought us the first gameplay of the upcoming PS5 action adventure Hell is Us. The game won’t hand answers to players on a silver platter; instead, they will need to pay attention to what they see and hear to connect the dots and make their own discoveries.
Hitman World of Assassination
The World of Assassination is coming to PlayStation VR 2 this December, boasting 21 locations, full dual wielding and intuitive gestures. Watch the first trailer above for more.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver, Aspyr is proud to announce Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which launches December 10.
Lunar Remastered Collection
Returning to PlayStation after 25 years is the legendary JRPG series Lunar, in the form of a Remastered Collection that brings together Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, now with improved visuals and a host of quality-of-life changes.
Metro Awakening
Vertigo Games has announced that Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2 on November 7 and today’s new trailer reveals more about the game. Written by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, it charts the origin story of Khan, one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, once known as Serdar, and how he is forced to embrace the unknown in his attempt to find and save his wife Yana. The trailer offers a new glimpse at the bandits, mutants, and other lurking horrors you’ll face, and how iconic Metro weaponry and exploration translate to an immersive PS VR2 experience. Get 48 hour early access and a 10% discount when you pre-order the game’s Deluxe Edition.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds releases on PS5 on February 28, 2025! In today’s State of Play trailer, which you can watch above, the flagship monster known as the “White Wraith” is finally revealed.
Palworld
Today sees the release of Palworld onto PS5! This open-world, survival crafting, monster-collecting game supports up to 32 players and is set in a world where mysterious creatures called “Pals” live. Collect over 100 types of these mysterious creatures and explore a vast world as you adventure together.
Stellar Blade
Shift Up announced the upcoming Stellar Blade x NieR: Automata DLC, packed with exciting new content. On the same day, a new Photo Mode feature will be added to Stellar Blade and be available to all players. More soon on the DLC, including its release date. That’s not all… the full original soundtrack of Stellar Blade will be available today on over 30 streaming platforms across the globe.
The Midnight Walk
Moonhood is thrilled to announce The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy adventure made of clay, coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in Spring 2025. Step into a handcrafted world and journey through five eerie tales of fire, guiding your little lantern friend, Potboy, while outsmarting the flame eating monsters lurking in the shadows.
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles
The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge DLC, Radical Reptiles, launches today. Whether it’s by dealing righteous damage on a skateboard with Mondo Gecko or launching deadly chemical concoctions with Mona Lisa, this powerhouse duo is ready to rumble with the Foot Clan.
Sonic X Shadow Generations
The Year of Shadow continues when the Sonic X Shadow Generations Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack launches December 12 on PS5 and PS4, as a DLC tie-in to the upcoming film.
Series producer Shun Nakamura chats about the DLC’s development and Hollywood voice talent.
Towers of Aghasba
The vibrant and gorgeous open-world adventure Towers of Aghasba provides a first look at its city-building, ecosystem development, combat, and exploration gameplay. Discover all of Aghasba’s secrets when it launches in Early Access on PS5 this November.
*Some games featured may not be available in all regions.
**Features only available on select PS5 games that have been enhanced for PS5 Pro when compared with PS5. PS5 Pro enhanced features will vary by game. Enhanced features require a compatible display.
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