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Share of the Week: Shadows

Last week, we asked you to share moments spent in the shadows from your favorite games using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Here are this week’s highlights: John_Varela_R shared Ada peering out from the shadows in Resident Evil 4’s DLC kerplaaaah shared James Bond peering around a shadowy corner in 007 First Light XFenderXTX shared shadow butterflies from Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake call_me_xavii shared Du’Met standing in a shadowy doorway in The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil In Me FlamingHobo666 shares Jin’s silhouette in Ghost of Tsushima artenpixels_ shares

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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: new update brings New Game Plus, upgraded PSSR support for PS5…

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : The Most Requested Update, a free update bringing several player-requested and quality-of-life features to the game, is live today on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. The update has new content, a progression update, and more, including: New Game Plus 2 New Trophies Enhanced Progression Mode option New Power calculation Master Assassin Naoe outfit Upgraded PSSR optimizations Animus Hub synchronization update Play Video The new PSSR update is exclusive to PlayStation 5 Pro players, giving them an even higher visual quality as they embark on or continue their Viki

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Bringing Jin Sakai back to life for Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted

It’s been amazing to watch the response to Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition , from photo mode shots to Echoes of Sekigahara* reactions to flawless fights against Nobushige and beyond. But some of our favorite videos we’ve seen since launch feature Jin Sakai in Most Wanted*, and we’ve loved watching people tear through bounties as the returning Ghost of Tsushima. With all of these great new moments featuring Jin, we wanted to dive into a little bit of the process behind bringing him back for Ghost of Yōtei, including all the tiny details that help make him feel like himself. Here’s some insight

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two begins today with Duel Mode, new characters, gadgets…

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year Two is officially launching later today, with more racers, more vehicles, and more courses joining the ever-growing universe of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. In addition, Year Two brings several significant additions to the game, enhancing the already exhilarating experience with more ways to play with friends, gameplay updates to deepen the experience, and new gadgets to master. We sat down with the development team of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to get some behind the scenes details about the road to Year Two. In Year Two, several new features have been added to fur

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Helldivers 2: new poisonous Terminid types, more bug caves spawn across the galaxy today

Attention, Helldivers. The Ministry of Truth confirms that a new Terminid strain is skittering across the front lines. Designated the Noxious strain, these menaces are fast, venomous, and fundamentally opposed to Managed Democracy. Play Video Worse still, the bugs have been digging. Terminid cave networks now course beneath more biomes in the galaxy from scorched deserts to frozen tundras. Every planet may have a hive beneath it. Here is everything a Helldiver needs to know courtesy of the Ministry of Truth: Noxious Scavenger: small, fast, and full of venom At first glance these resemble ordin

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‘90s style sci-fi horror Derelikt launches Nov 13 on PS5

Back in 1999, gaming was good. Games that were released late in the original PlayStation generation squeezed the last drop of performance out of the hardware, resulting in impressive visuals and all-time classics whose sequels we still play today. Fast forward 26 years and we’re excited to announce that our sci-fi horror game Derelikt will make you feel like your console shed 5 generations when it launches on PlayStation 5 on November 13. Play Video Derelikt takes place aboard Von Neumann Outpost, grafted onto an anomalous asteroid discovered in Saturn’s orbit. Things are rough. The work is ha

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When is the next State of Play?
We don’t have a date for the next edition of State of Play yet. Check the official website for the latest announcements.
Where can I watch the next State of Play?
The showcase can be followed on official PlayStation channels. A broadcast link appears when it is available in the calendar.
What games are shown during a State of Play?
The lineup varies by presentation. Check PlayStation’s announcement for the planned games and topics.
How can I follow PS5 releases after a State of Play?
Find known game dates in the PS5 release calendar. The State of Play page focuses on PlayStation presentations.
Where can I watch a past State of Play?
The five most recent editions listed on the site appear in past events. Check PlayStation’s official channels for replays.