PlayStation State of Play Announcement – September 2024
The latest PlayStation State of Play showed off 22 games, new accessories, and a massive surprise. Here's my complete rundown of the event.
Sony’s latest PlayStation State of Play event on September 24, 2024, offered a very exciting look at future games, hardware and updates. With a total of 22 games featured, the event was packed with exciting announcements for both PS5 and PS VR2. Here’s a look at everything that was revealed.
Astro Bot Free Content Pack
Release Date: Fall 2024
Team Asobi announced a free content pack for Astro Bot, featuring five new speedrun levels and 10 new Special Bots to rescue. This update aims to enhance the game’s replayability and a host of tougher challenges.
The Midnight Walk
Release Date: TBA
From the creators of Lost in Random, The Midnight Walk is a claymation-style game with a Tim Burton-esque art style. It promises a unique and eerie adventure, available on both PS VR2 and PS5.
Hell is Us
Release Date: TBA
Hell is Us received a new gameplay trailer showcasing its horror elements and soulslike combat. Players will navigate a dark world with a drone companion, facing terrifying enemies.
Metro Awakening
Release Date: November 7, 2024
Description: Metro Awakening is a new VR game set in the Metro universe. The game will immerse players in a post-apocalyptic world, offering intense and atmospheric gameplay.
ArcheAge Chronicles
Release Date: TBA
This new entry in the ArcheAge series promises expansive open-world gameplay and deep storytelling. More details are expected to be revealed soon.
Palworld
Release Date: September 24, 2024
Palworld, a Pokémon-like game, is now available on PS5. Despite ongoing legal battles, the game continues to expand its user base coming to the PlayStation platform.
Lunar Remastered Collection
Release Date: TBA
The beloved Lunar series is getting a remastered collection, bringing updated visuals and enhanced gameplay to a new generation of players.
TMNT Shredder’s Revenge DLC: Radical Reptiles
Release Date: September 24th, 2024
This new DLC for TMNT Shredder’s Revenge introduces additional characters and levels, expanding the game’s nostalgic beat 'em up action.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Movie Content
Release Date: TBA
Sonic and Shadow team up in new movie-themed content, offering fans exciting crossover adventures with Shadow voiced by none other than Keanu Reeves himself.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
Release Date: TBA
Fantasian Neo Dimension is a new RPG that blends traditional turn-based combat with stunning diorama-style visuals.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Release Date: October 31st, 2024
The latest installment in the Dragon Age series, The Veilguard, promises an epic fantasy adventure with rich storytelling and complex characters.
Alan Wake II: The Lake House DLC
Release Date: October 2024
This DLC for Alan Wake II expands the story with new mysteries and challenges set in the eerie Lake House.
Hitman: World of Assassination
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
Release Date: December 10, 2024
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original release, these remasters bring improved visuals and enhanced gameplay to the classic Legacy of Kain series.
Fear The Spotlight
Release Date: TBA
A new horror game that puts players in the shoes of a protagonist trying to escape a haunted theatre, filled with puzzles and scares.
Towers of Aghasba
Release Date: TBA
This open-world adventure game allows players to build and explore towering structures in a mystical land.
Fortnite Lego Mode and New DualSense Controller
Release Date: TBA
Fortnite introduces a new Lego mode, allowing players to build and battle with Lego bricks. A new DualSense controller themed around this mode will also be available with pre-orders starting on October 3rd, 2024.
Dynasty Warriors Origins
Release Date: TBA
A prequel to the popular Dynasty Warriors series, Origins explores the early days of the Three Kingdoms era with intense hack-and-slash action.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Release Date: February 28th, 2025
The latest look at the Monster Hunter series, Wilds, introduces new monsters and expansive environments for players to explore.
New Chrome PS5 Collection
Release Date: Pre-orders for the Chroma Collection will begin on October 3, 2024. Chroma Pearl and Chroma Indigo accessories will launch on November 7, 2024, followed by Chroma Teal accessories launching on January 23, 2025.
Sony unveiled a new Chrome Collection for the PS5, featuring sleek and shiny console covers and DualSense controllers in various colours.
Lego Horizon Adventures
Release Date: November 14, 2024
Aloy returns in Lego form in this new adventure game, offering a fun and creative take on the Horizon universe.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Release Date: October 31, 2024
This remaster brings updated visuals and re-recorded dialogue to the original Horizon Zero Dawn, making it a must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
Stellar Blade DLC Crossover with Nier: Automata
Release Date: TBA
A crossover DLC for Stellar Blade featuring characters and elements from Nier: Automata, promising an exciting blend of both worlds.
PlayStation 5 Pro Console Games Line-Up Sizzle Reel
Release Date: November 7, 2024
A sizzle reel showcasing the enhanced features and upcoming games for the PlayStation 5 Pro, highlighting its powerful hardware capabilities along with unreleased supported titles.
Ghost of Yotei
Release Date: 2025
The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei introduces a new protagonist and a new region of Japan to explore, promising another epic samurai adventure.
PlayStation State of Play Offers Exciting Look Ahead
The September 2024 PlayStation State of Play was a spectacular event, offering a glimpse into the future of gaming on PS5 and PS VR2. With a diverse lineup of games and updates, there’s something across multiple genres to look forward to. Whether you’re excited about new releases, remastered classics, or innovative DLCs, PlayStation continues to deliver some key experiences to look forward to.
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