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O State of Play returned on Thursday night (30), bringing news for PlayStation 5, PS VR2 and PC players. After months of speculation, Sony has unveiled 14 games, with the majority expected to release later this year. 1x3d2c
If you didn't have time to watch the presentation, don't worry! Showmetech has compiled all the announcements in one place for you to check out. So, see the highlights of the broadcast and stay up to date with the news that promises to shake up the PlayStation 5 in 2024 and 2025.
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As much as Ghost of Tsushima, which received its PC version in recent weeks, God of War: Ragnarok It will also be released for computers later this year. The game will come complete, meaning players will also have access to the Valhalla DLC, an expansion where Kratos must face several ghosts from his past.
Furthermore, another new God of War: Ragnarok on PC is that the game will also several features to improve the graphical experience of the experience when playing on more powerful computers. Therefore, we will be able to use technologies such as DLSS and AMD FSR, which can further optimize the frame rate.
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For hero shooter fans, Concord It will be a game to put yourself in Overwatch. created by fire walk, the game will work under the GAAS scheme and will be released simultaneously on computers on August 23rd.
Here, teams of 5 come together on the battlefield to take down their opponents and conquer objectives. During the first trailer, which already showed gameplay of the game and also a cinematic, we were able to see a little more of the characters that will be available in the game.
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For those who like to feel like a powerful character, while defeating hordes of enemies without difficulty, Dynasty Warriors: Origins was one of the games announced at State of Play. The game, which is defined by the studio as a “new beginning for the franchise”, is returning to its hack and slash roots.
With the of PS5 capabilities, Dynasty Warriors: Origins promises to bring even more epic battles, with a battlefield full of enemies as far as the eye can see, combined with the feeling of frenetic realism of the combats that we are already accustomed to.
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Two years after its announcement, Infinity Nikki made its appearance again at today's Sony conference. Developed by Chinese company Papergames, the game will have you chasing beauty with the help of your magical powers.
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Sony also appears to be interested in investing in the Chinese market, as Ballad of Antara is another game in the country that the company s. The game is planned for release in 2025 and didn't deliver much in its first images.
However, something that draws attention to this dangerous story that will make us go in search of gigantic creatures and save the world, is that it presents a duality between spatial and medieval environments. Will these elements be very strong in the game’s narrative?
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Revealed to the world in 2022, Skydances Behemont received a new trailer and also confirmation of its release window, which will be at the end of 2024. According to information, in this game we will have to explore places devastated by the plague, where their inhabitants have gone crazy or fallen into ruins.
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One of Konami's games in production this year is the remake of Silent Hill 2 and, during today's State of Play, the company took the opportunity to reveal a little more about how the game's gameplay is going.
We also got to see a little more of the design of the story's main characters, as well as the nurses and even a little more of the combat. Furthermore, it was also confirmed that the game will be officially released on October 8th of this year.
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For those who like horror, virtual reality could gain a major title, as Alien will make its debut on this platform soon, telling an original story that promises to respect the terrors of the franchise.
Despite not yet having a release date, the game appears to take advantage of the resources available on Sony's PSVR2 and its gameplay will focus on action and survival elements.
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Another Hero Shooter that is coming to PlayStation 5 is Marvel Rivals, and there will be closed tests to try it now in July. In the trailers, we had a little of the gameplay, with great emphasis on the destructible scenarios and also the possibility of being able to unite characters to execute powerful blows in pairs or even trios.
Furthermore, for players who choose to venture into the game in its PS5 version, they will have access to an exclusive Spider-Man skin.
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Where Winds Meet, the open-world action RPG from Studio Everstone, will be released for PlayStation 5 after five years of development. Set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era of Chinese history, the game offers a soulslike experience where players take on the role of a young swordsman. Utilizing abilities like running on vertical surfaces and stunning enemies from a distance, players can explore vast landscapes and master Chinese martial arts.
The game's open world is filled with historical and cultural detail, with a narrative that unfolds as players discover their character's identity and interact with intriguing figures. Optimized for PlayStation 5, Where Winds Meet promises a strategic combat experience using a variety of traditional kung fu weapons and techniques.
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Until Dawn, the iconic horror game from Supermassive Games, is back with a remake announced during State of Play. Scheduled to be released in late 2024 for PS5 and PC, the game brings back Sam, Mike, Ashley and their friends on a terrifying trip to the cabin, now with significant improvements in animations, character visuals and a more cinematic aesthetic. New camera perspectives and new content, including more interactions between survivors and scenarios, collectibles and an updated soundtrack, promise an even more immersive experience.
Originally released almost a decade ago for PS4, Until Dawn remains accessible via backwards compatibility on PS5 and is available at no additional cost to PS Plus subscribers. The remake, recreated in Unreal Engine 5, promises visual and technical improvements in all areas, bringing new life to the horror classic. While we wait for a specific date, fans can check out the new trailer that highlights the game's visual improvements and new features.
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Monster Hunter: Wilds, the latest addition to Capcom's popular franchise, had more news during State of Play. Scheduled to be released in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, the game will take players on an expedition through a region with several dynamic biomes, affected by climate changes that impact local flora, fauna and monsters. The trailer highlighted mounts, hunting methods, weather effects like sandstorms, and a variety of weapons from swords to guns.
The new trailer also revealed new monsters, including the Dalthydon, a herbivorous wyvern with a seasonal migratory pattern, and the Ceratonoth, which uses its horns to protect itself from sandstorms. Monster Hunter: Wilds promises an immersive experience with fluid combat, detailed biomes and new features such as full voice acting and mounts called Seikrets, which allow you to perform actions on the move. Players who link save data from Monster Hunter: World will receive bonus items.
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To round off the State of Play announcements, Sony also introduced us to a new game from Astro Bot, a little robot that served as a mascot during the first years of PlayStation 5 with a game that showed the console's new features.
Now, more ambitious, the game appears to be more complex, but still maintains the gameplay of its predecessor: it will be necessary to complete several challenges to traverse the scenario in 3D platform format. Furthermore, for those who are fans of Sony's history in the gaming world, they will have even more reasons to celebrate, as the trailer is full of news from this universe.
So, did you like the news presented at this Sony conference? Share your thoughts on State of Play and tell us which games you're most looking forward to playing!
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