Announcing PlayStation The Concert – World Tour 2025-2026

Whether you realize it or not, music is connected to some of our strongest gaming memories. Whether it’s the rousing choir of the God of War games or the delicate flutes of Ghost of Tsushima, the PlayStation soundscape has created some of the most emotional moments I’ve experienced in entertainment. 

I suspect I’m not alone in this. And so for the many live music lovers in our community, I’m pleased to share that the teams here at PlayStation have been working together with RoadCo Entertainment, and GEA Live to develop a groundbreaking live music event that brings our most iconic gaming soundtracks to life under the PlayStation banner for the first time. With a state-of-the-art production, this show will merge thrilling music, cutting-edge visuals, and legendary video game titles into an unforgettable experience.  

PlayStation The Concert transports fans into the epic worlds of God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon franchises amongst many others that reflect our 30 years of making games that have not only captivated players but are celebrated for their breathtaking and immersive soundtracks too.  

With innovative technology and world-class production, fans will experience a stunning fusion of multi-layered visuals, immersive surround sound, and an all-star ensemble blending classical and modern instruments. The legendary scores from composers like Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us), Joris De Man (Horizon), Ilan Eshkeri (Ghost of Tsushima), and Bear McCreary (God of War) will reach new heights, offering fans a unique, deeply immersive live concert experience. 


Announcing PlayStation The Concert – World Tour 2025-2026

With video game music stepping into the global spotlight, PlayStation: The Concert is poised to redefine what a music experience can be. This is more than just a show; it’s the ultimate video game concert experience, embodying PlayStation’s innovative spirit and pushing the limits of what’s possible; from your console to stages around the world. 

The global tour launches with a world premiere on April 15, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland, before heading to more than 200 cities across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and beyond. Whilst we are only announcing European dates at this time, be assured we’ll be announcing other world locations very soon.  

The 2025 tour schedule so far includes: Dublin, Ireland – Glasgow, Scotland, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, UK – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paris, Amnéville, France – Antwerp, Belgium – Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Leipzig, Munich, Oberhausen, Germany – Zurich, Switzerland – Bologna, Italy – Budapest, Hungary – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vienna, Austria – Bratislava, Slovakia – Prague, Czech Republic – Lodz, Poland – Copenhagen, Denmark – Gotenburg, Sweden – Oslo, Norway – Tampere, Finland.

We don’t want you to miss out on this extraordinary event so our partners are giving the PlayStation community first opportunity to score tickets through the early access code PLAYCONCERT24 which will be usable from 7am PT tomorrow Wednesday, October 16 2024. Tickets are expected to go fast! 

For more information on tickets, show and future tour dates please visit www.playstation.com/theconcert. Join the conversation with #PlayStationTheConcert.

Squirrel With a Gun launches tomorrow – first look at upcoming free updates

Get ready, Squirrel With a Gun will be available on PS5 on October 15! That’s right, your favorite armed mammal is almost ready to clean up the town by taking down those pesky suited-up Agents. And just when you thought Squirrel With a Gun couldn’t get any more packed with squirrely goodness, we have a whole set of free updates planned and incoming. Today we’ll give you a taste of two major updates, the new Photo Mode releasing October 15 and the Boss Battle update coming in the near future. Who knew that a single squirrel would have so much to do, ey?

Serve squirrely lewks with Photo Mode

Get ready to capture your most epic squirrel moments with the new Photo Mode! Whether you’re pulling off a daring escape, doing something wicked-cool mid-air, or making new friends in the neighborhood, you can now snap and save all those unforgettable moments. The best part is that there are plenty of modes to help you create the perfect shot. 

First up is the classic Cam Adjust Mode, which helps you control the camera like a pro. Move the camera around, rotate it, and even give it a dramatic Dutch angle for some serious flair. Zoom in and out with the Field of View (FoV) slider to frame your perfect shot, whether you’re up close and personal or catching the action from afar.

Next up is the Focus Mode. Add a touch of photography magic by playing with the camera’s focus. Choose the Player setting to keep the focus on you (because let’s face it, you’re the star), or go full-on creative with Manual Mode, where you control the focal distance for that perfect screenshot.

And finally, the Filter Mode. Why settle for ordinary when you can add a touch of whimsy to your photos? With 15 unique filters to collect, such as the cute kawaii-esqe filter, or the timeless and still oh-so relevant awesome meme face filter, you can turn every snapshot into something truly memorable or hilarious.

Prepare to face a legendary boss

Coming in one of our later updates, a new boss and boss battle are slowly brewing behind the scenes. Your foe is the legendary Ratatoskr, the squirrel of Norse legends. Forcibly allied with the Agents, you must climb to the heavens and battle this mythical rodent so it won’t destroy the neighborhood.

This boss fight is unlike any of the other battles you will face. This squirrel moves fast, has a variety of ranged and melee attacks, and is a considerably smaller target! Fortunately, you will be granted a special SMG with a magazine of infinite bullets for this grandiose occasion.

Now that’s not all that’s coming to the neighborhood. You can expect new outfits, a whole new level, new furs, and perhaps even a game-changing gadget from the lab that can alter gravity itself! All of these updates are coming to Squirrel With a Gun free of charge. We want to keep the fun going as long as we can!

Squirrel With a Gun is coming to PS5 on October 15!

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 496: Welcome to Silent Hill (2)

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

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Hey folks! We’ve got a full house for this week’s pod, with the team talking news, next week’s releases, and all the spooktacular games we’ve been playing this month, including Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Next week’s releases:
    • Neva | PS5
  • PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October:
    • Dead Island 2
    • Two Point Campus
    • Gris
    • Return to Monkey Island
    • and more…
  • Neva devs detail design
  • Beat Saber: Britney Spears Music Pack launch
  • PlayStation Store: September 2024’s top downloads
  • Metaphor ReFantazio: hands-on details
  • Until Dawn
  • Silent Hill 2
  • Darkest Dungeon

The Cast

Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE

Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE

Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, SIE

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Share of the Week: Spooky Settings

Last week, we asked you to venture into spooky gaming settings and share hair-raising locations using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

call_me_xavii shares James wandering through the foggy streets of Silent Hill 2.

m_nt_13 shares a wall of eyeballs peering out in Stray.

JLunarTraveler shares skeletal figures rising in a graveyard from Hogwarts Legacy.

wingsforsmiles shares Alan rushing away from an evil force in the subway tunnels of Alan Wake 2.

DexM_ds shares body bags hanging in a waterlogged cellar in Resident Evil Village.

FranTGP shares an ominous chained up figure in A Plague Tale: Requiem.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Scared

SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on October 16, 2024 

Next week, we’re ready to be frightened. Share moments where characters looks scared from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. 

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered launches Feb 14, 2025

25 years ago, we were shocked with the image of Lara Croft hanging from a cliff inside an Egyptian tomb, as the credits rolled on Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation. It’s time for Tomb Raider players to re-experience the next remastered chapters of Lara Croft’s darkest adventures.


Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered launches Feb 14, 2025

Continuing the legacy of Lara Croft’s iconic adventures and following the success of Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics are thrilled to bring Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 14, 2025!

Her Legacy lives on: announcing Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Tomb Raider began with Core Design’s vision for Lara Croft’s adventures, culminating in the first six iconic games, taking fans on globe-trotting adventures with friends, foes, supernatural beings, and so much more…

Aspyr & Eidos partnered to bring all 6 of the Core Tomb Raider games to Mac computers back in the ‘90s, and we’re proud to partner again with Crystal Dynamics / Eidos to complete the hexalogy on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Thank you to the entire Tomb Raider community

Aspyr & Crystal Dynamics thank the amazing Tomb Raider community for all of the love and support you have poured into this franchise. Your dedication has inspired us to bring these classic Core Design adventures back in the best possible way. We’re grateful to share this remastered collection with you, and we can’t wait to see how you’ll relive—or discover for the first time—Lara’s darkest adventures.

Thank you for being part of her legacy!

Lara Croft’s darkest adventures return

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

Lara travels to Egypt in pursuit of the Amulet of Horus…

By taking the amulet, she unleashes an ancient God, fulfilling the ancient prophecy of his return to plunge mankind into darkness!

For dedicated fans, the level design brings bigger challenges, more intricate puzzles, and for the first time, the ability to rope-swing.

Will Lara escape the Great Pyramid of Giza alive?

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Presumed dead, Lara’s friends reminisce about her past adventures, each revealing untold secrets.

Chronicles centers around four separate stories told through flashbacks. 

New gameplay mechanics like stealth and tightrope balancing are sure to keep newcomers and seasoned players on their toes!

Will Lara’s body be found?

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

Accused of the murder of her one-time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run.

A series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. 

Experience the final chapter of the Core hexalogy!

Key features expanded

  • Classic & Remastered Visuals: Experience Lara Croft’s adventures as you remember them, or toggle to modern, remastered graphics that bring new life to the environments, characters, and artifacts. 
  • Global adventures: Journey with Lara across the globe, from the ancient tombs of Egypt in The Last Revelation to the shadowy streets of Paris in The Angel of Darkness.
  • Uncover dark secrets: Dive into the darkest chapters of Lara’s life as she uncovers long-buried secrets and confronts sinister forces. This remastered collection ensures that the story of Lara’s disappearance and subsequent return is more mysterious than ever.
  • Classic and Modern controls: Players can choose between the original tank-style controls, offering the authentic Tomb Raider experience, or opt for modern controls inspired by later entries in the series, providing smoother movement and camera control. 

  • Boss Health Bars: This feature provides valuable feedback during tough encounters, helping players strategize more effectively without detracting from the game’s original challenge.

  • 150+ Trophies: We’ve packed this remaster with over 150 trophies, including nods to iconic moments from the series. These trophies provide both seasoned veterans and new players with plenty of content to explore and achieve.
  • Photo Mode: A fan-favorite feature is back! This collection will contain all photo mode poses from Tomb Raider I-III Remastered as well as new ones!  Share your favorite moments and the beauty of the remastered environments with the community.

Pre-order now and rediscover Lara’s darkest adventures

We can’t wait for you to experience Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on February 14, 2025, to celebrate the legacy of Lara Croft.

ATLUS’s Latest Title Metaphor: ReFantazio Releasing Today!

October 11, 2024 – SEGA is thrilled to announce that Metaphor: ReFantazio, the latest RPG from ATLUS’s Studio Zero, has released on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5. 

About Metaphor: ReFantazio

・A New Undertaking That Captures the Essence of ATLUS

ATLUS is a console game developer that was formed in 1986. It has garnered popularity across the globe, with its Persona series reaching 22 million* units sold worldwide. ATLUS will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year.

*As of March 5, 2024

ATLUS has worked on many contemporary stories, such as Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, and provided players with its own unique worlds and experiences. After the immense success of Persona 5, ATLUS is now set to explore the realm of classic fantasy.

A fantastical story that could not have been explored within the framework of modernity. This anniversary project offers a fresh new take on the fantasy RPG genre. Rather than seeking solace in the past, this new adventure has been driven by a philosophy of creativity and empathy and aims to break new ground.

・A Groundbreaking Project Helmed by Renowned Creators and Artists

A team of internationally recognized creators, who have earned accolades at various game awards, have assembled for this project to develop a totally new fantasy RPG, including director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. The team behind Metaphor: ReFantazio has an illustrious history, having developed Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5. Notably, Persona 5 has become the franchise’s biggest success, with 10 million units sold worldwide.

*As of December 22, 2023

Creators:

  • Director: Katsura Hashino (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)
  • Character Designer: Shigenori Soejima (Persona 3, 4, 5)
  • Composer: Shoji Meguro (Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne, Persona 3, 4, 5)

Joining this incredible team of creators is a team of equally exceptional artists, all united in their goal to deliver an out-of-this-world production.

Artists:

  • Concept artist Kazuma Koda (NieR:Automata)

  • Gauntlet runner designer Ikuto Yamashita (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

・The Story, the Art and Sound, the Mechanics, All Unique

Story:

Lose track of time and immerse yourself. Mysterious and unpredictable events unfold in a realm replete with the anxieties and aspirations of its inhabitants, calling you on a grand journey with plenty to experience.

Art and Sound:

Distinctive and charming character designs. Beautiful and fantastical background art throughout the game’s world. With stylish UI based on Western painting tradition, even just browsing the menus provides a sense of excitement.

In addition, the game provides a new musical experience with a blend of orchestra, world music, choir, and chants, a sound developed from a reinterpretation of religious music.

Mechanics:

A unique battle system combining quick action with turn-based combat. An unbelievably comfortable play tempo and exhilarating graphics. Players are given a high degree of freedom and ability to strategize, realized through Archetypes, a mechanic at the pinnacle of party customization.

Ride gauntlet runners on a journey to change the world. The Daily Life mechanics present in the Persona series have evolved, allowing you to experience an entirely new type of journey.

The Game’s Story

・Setting

A world separate from our own, inhabited by 8 different tribes.

Within one corner of this world exists the Kingdom of Euchronia.

The kingdom is an alliance of nations that began with its valiant first king and saw unification and governance over the ages by the powerful royal bloodline in its immense magical prowess. However, the kingdom began to decay over the long years, now deteriorating into a land without virtue divided by prejudice and disparity.

In addition to the vicious animals roaming its vast territory, the land is inundated with mysterious creatures known as “humans,” meaning not even the smallest of safe spaces remains outside of the cities.

Then, the kingdom’s prince and king are assassinated, bringing even further confusion and anxiety to its citizens who now have no ruler.

・Prologue

A young man embarks on a journey to lift a curse, with a fairy by his side

The Elda are a minority tribe shunned in the Kingdom of Euchronia.

The protagonist, a young Elda, is traveling alongside his fairy partner, Gallica, to lift the curse placed upon the kingdom’s prince.

There is only one way to lift the deadly curse that eats away at the prince:

Take the life of its caster.

As the young man travels across the vast continent, he will have many chance meetings, form bonds, and eventually learn the truth of the kingdom.

The curtain unfolds after a terrible incident shakes the entire kingdom..

・Introduction

A race for the throne decided by majority vote, imposed by the power of magic.

Just over ten years have passed since the Kingdom of Euchronia’s crown prince was assassinated. Then, the king himself is cut down, leaving the kingdom in chaos without any ruler or heir to the throne.

Who will be the next king? The sanctifex serving as head of the state religion, a lord or lady of a nearby nation, or perhaps a leader of the military…? As the royal funeral is carried out with various powerful parties all vying for the throne, a spell is unexpectedly cast at the funeral site.

Time is finite before my soul departs this benighted world… Come October, there shall be a reckoning. A Day of the Hero. Upon that day, whosoever hath truly earned the greatest faith of the citizenry… shall ascend to throne and crown by right of kings.

Ringing in the sky was the voice of the king who had been declared dead. He had a grand spell set to activate upon his death that would pit every one of his citizens against one another in a race for the throne, to be decided by popular vote.

The people descend into utter chaos at the thought of electing their own king for the very first time. However, our protagonist decides he must throw himself into the fray in order to accomplish his mission.

And so begins the great race for the throne, to be carried out all across the kingdom. Over the course of his journey, he finds various allies to join him. What awaits them is a grand journey that will change the world as they know it.

Characters

The Protagonist Elda and His Fairy

・Allies of Differing Backgrounds

Within this society rife with discrimination, allies belonging to various tribes come to join the protagonist. Each of them has their own reason for wanting to change the world, and when they come into contact with the protagonist’s awakened power, Heroic Embodiment (Archetype), they become able to use it as well.

▼ATLUS Exclusive – Metaphor: ReFantazio Archive

ATLUS Exclusive – Metaphor: ReFantazio 4.23.2024

 ATLUS Exclusive – Metaphor: ReFantazio | Archetypes

Metaphor: ReFantazio ATLUS Exclusive Showcase – Story

Metaphor: ReFantazio ATLUS Exclusive Showcase – Character

Metaphor: ReFantazio ATLUS Exclusive Showcase – World Tour

*English subtitles will be provided.

Demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio Out Now!

Play through the beginning of Metaphor with the new demo! You’ll be able to carry over your save data to the full game once you’re done! To pick up the demo, simply head over to your platform’s store to download it.

*The demo’s content may slightly differ from the launch version.

*You can play the demo as many times as you like.

*All screenshots and footage shown during the broadcast are from the Japanese edition of the game, which is still under development. English support will be available at release.

Product Information:

TitleMetaphor: ReFantazio
Release DateOctober 11, 2024 (Fri)
PlatformPlayStation®4 / PlayStation®5 
Websitehttps://asia.sega.com/metaphor/en/
Copyright©ATLUS. ©SEGA.

Neva: Nomada Studio shares a deep dive into the design and DualSense features of its gorgeous PS5 platformer

Neva is the next game from Nomada, the studio behind Gris. In it, the hero Alba forms a bond with a teenage wolf. Over time, the wolf will grow bigger and stronger, and the duo’s relationship will evolve.


Neva: Nomada Studio shares a deep dive into the design and DualSense features of its gorgeous PS5 platformer

You’ll be able to play Neva on PlayStation 5 soon, and we have implemented a number of features designed especially for the console.

The game’s original concept was about two human characters then morphed to an animal – including a bear – before settling on the wolf cub that the team felt will provide a more interesting relationship and striking visual.

Neva will make full use of the unique features of the PS5, including utilizing the DualSense controller to draw you deeper into the game’s hauntingly beautiful world. We want you to be as immersed as possible in Neva’s story as Alba and her wolf, Neva, forge their bond and work together to defeat the strange creatures confronting them.

There was a lot of gameplay testing to understand what sort of attacks would be interesting without getting in the players’ way. Neva doesn’t always auto-attack, as she grows and becomes more capable Abla will be able to direct her attacks using the thumbstick and adding a more strategic approach to combat and even puzzles.

In combat, Alba can command her wolf companion Neva, to attack enemies that she can’t handle on her own. When the wolf lunges at a foe and unleashes a fury of teeth and claws, you’ll feel the full kinetic force of the attack through the DualSense’s haptic triggers.

Alba is a woman of few words, but whenever she calls for her furry friend, you’ll hear her shout out Neva’s name. On PS5, her voice will echo through the DualSense controller’s built-in speaker. When Neva is a young cub, the mischievous wolf will be easily distracted, and you’ll have to call out his name to make him stick by your side.

Early in the story when Neva is just a cub there will be tender, sweeter moments where she is a bit nervous about jumping over chasms or by the world around her so Alba will need to call to her, encourage her, or give her a comforting pet to reassure Neva of her capabilities.

Neva is, as you can see from the screenshots, a vibrantly colorful game, and each lovingly hand-crafted level has its own distinctive palette. As you progress through Alba’s journey on PS5 , the light bar on the DualSense controller will change to reflect the current stage’s colors. So if Alba and Neva suddenly plunge into a part of the world lit with an atmospheric crimson red glow, your DualSense will shift hue to match it.

This is a world being overrun with an unnamed evil, often taking form of ‘infected’ fauna that stand in the way of Neva and Alba. Almost everything is organic to the world so it was important to the team that this evil was present in once beautiful places and creatures and it’s the mission of Neva and Alba to cleanse the world of this evil and return the beauty that lies within these corrupt animals.

Neva will also take advantage of the power of the PS5’s hardware to run at 4K and 120fps out of the box, making its lush artwork really sing on your TV. Neva features a minimal UI, delicate art, high-quality traditional animation, and an elegant musical score, all of which will come beautifully to life on PS5. We can’t wait for all you PlayStation players to lose yourselves in our story and world and enjoy Alba and Neva’s adventures together.

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launches Jan 23 on PS5 & PS4

Prepare yourselves, Jedi! The Force is calling you back to exhilarating lightsaber action! We’re excited to announce that Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, offering nostalgic thrills for returning Jedi and a gripping experience for new padawans.


Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launches Jan 23 on PS5 & PS4

A long-awaited battle is back in full force

Originally released in 2000, get ready to battle your way through iconic locations from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Whether you’re fighting to take back the Theed Palace from the Trade Federation or facing off against hordes of battle droids, destroyer droids, and deadly assassins, you’ll need all the skill and precision of a Jedi to succeed.

In Jedi Power Battles, the power of the Force is in your hands. Grasp your lightsaber and cut through enemies in fast-paced, side-scrolling arcade action. The game allows you to play as beloved characters from the prequel trilogy, including Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padme, Panaka, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, and Qui-Gon Jinn.

Celebrating 25 years with all new features

The 2025 release includes new and improved features that enhance the gameplay experience:

Lightsaber Toggle: For returning players who remember playing each Jedi with a distinctive color to their lightsaber, you may also remember those sabers not matching their looks in the films.

For example, the original game showcased Mace Windu with a blue Lightsaber.

For this release, we added a toggle that allows you to swap between his iconic purple saber or the classic blue saber. This also applies to Ki-Adi Mundi, Plo Koon, & Adi Gallia’s classic saber colors.

All secret characters and levels unlocked at the beginning: Experience the full game right from the start, with all the original secret characters and levels unlocked, allowing you to dive straight into the battle without delay. Beyond the original lineup, we’ve introduced 13 newly unlocked playable characters! You’ll find the Rifle Droid, Staff Tusken Raider, Ishi Tib, and Weequay, ready to jump into the action, and more character announcements are coming before launch day. Who else is joining the roster? We’ll all find out soon enough.

Gameplay improvements and expanded game modes: We’ve made enhancements to the character models, environments, and game modes based on the expanded post-PlayStation release, while also preserving elements of the original PlayStation UI. Enjoy smoother jumps, better balance, and new main menu art that transforms your battle from all of the original versions of the game. Additionally, we’ve included in-game UI toggle options for greater customization, and we’ve brought back Vs Mode and Training Mode from the expanded post-PlayStation release, adding depth and variety to your gameplay.

Classic couch co-op: The entire 10-level campaign, along with additional bonus mini-games, can be played with a friend in local co-op mode. The joy of teaming up with a buddy to take down waves of enemies is a core part of the Jedi Power Battles experience, and it’s back in full force.

Cheat codes and unlockables: Classic cheats like Big Head Mode, Big Foot Mode, and Lightsaber cheats are ready to be claimed! Additionally, unlock character progressions (combos, stats) by achieving high scores to keep the gameplay fresh and rewarding. Lastly, brand-new for the first time, the Loader Droid Boss is playable via cheat code!

Ready to join the battle?

Whether you’re a returning player or new to the battle, get ready for an adventure in the Star Wars galaxy. We’ve brought this classic back out of our deep love for Star Wars, and we hope you find joy in every lightsaber swing and every battle won.

May the Force be with you—always. Get ready to join the battle on January 23, 2025!

Prepare by pre-ordering Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles on PS5 & PS4 today. 

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, Gris, Return to Monkey Island and more

Battle zombies across Hell-A, attempt to outwit a serial killer and their trap-filled hotel, build the ultimate university campus and learn the devastating, hilarious art of riposte and more with October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*! Dead Island 2, The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me, Two Point Campus, Return to Monkey Island and more games are available to play from October 15. On the same day, an awesome foursome of titles join PlayStation Plus Premium in the form of PS VR2 game The Last Clockwinder and three Classics – Capcom adventure Dino Crisis, terrifying horror Siren and iconic sci-fi shooter R-Type Dimensions EX. 

Let’s take a look at each game in turn. 

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

Dead Island 2 | PS4, PS5

Dead Island 2 is a thrilling First-Person Action RPG, stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore an iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer! There are six characters to choose from, each with their own unique personality and dialogues. You can fully customize the abilities of each Slayer, with a brand-new skill system allowing you to re-spec instantly and try out the craziest builds. The game includes an over-the-top co-op mode for up to three players. 

Two Point Campus | PS4, PS5

Take your simulation management experience to a class above with Two Point Campus, the sequel to the multi-million selling Two Point Hospital. Two Point Campus is jam-packed with new creative tools to help you build the university of your dreams. The academic year begins with a summer break, giving you enough time to get everything looking great before your students move in. Build libraries, hire the best staff, kit your campus out with the best courses and watch the academic potential of your students get unlocked. 

The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me | PS4, PS5

The Dark Pictures is a  series of stand-alone branching cinematic horror games from the studio behind Until Dawn. Easy to pick-up and play in short sessions, alone or with friends. The Devil in Me is the fourth game in the series and the Season One finale. A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes’ ‘Murder Castle’. It’s an opportunity that’s too good to pass up and could be just the thing they’re looking for to win some much-needed public interest. The hotel is the perfect set for their new episode, but things aren’t quite as they seem. The crew discover they’re being watched and even manipulated, and suddenly there’s much more at stake than just their ratings! Can you outsmart the killer and checkout all your cast? All playable characters can live or die in your version of the story.

Gris | PS4, PS5

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality. As the story unfolds, Gris will grow emotionally and see her world in a different way, revealing new paths to explore using her new abilities.

Grus is a serene and evocative experience, free of danger, frustration, or death. Players will explore a meticulously designed world brought to life with delicate art, detailed animation, and an elegant original score. Through the game light puzzles, platforming sequences, and optional skill-based challenges will reveal themselves as more of Gris’s world becomes accessible.

Return to Monkey Island | PS5

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. Banter with old friends and new faces on familiar islands now under dangerous new leadership. Then, take to the high seas and explore the new and unknown as you work your way out of tough predicaments. Clever puzzles, bizarre situations, and devastating ripostes are all that stand between Guybrush and glory. 

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed | PS4, PS5

This fun multiplayer game is perfect for all skill levels. Four proton pack wielding Ghostbusters attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations in asymmetrical  multiplayer battles (online or offline). As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences. The look and feel will deliver to fans an immersive experience in the universe, allowing them to play out their Ghostbusting fantasies. This game will allow players to enjoy the game solo or with up to four friends and includes an online and offline single-player mode in the form of bot-assisted play.

Firefighting Simulator The Squad | PS4, PS5

Become part of a major US city’s firefighting team and experience how it feels to fight fires. Discover over 40 diverse deployment locations spread across the city inspired by the North American West Coast. Equip yourself with authentic firefighting gear such as helmets, firefighter boots, and a breathing apparatus model by well-known North American firefighting equipment manufacturers. In single player mode, become the leader of an experienced firefighting team. In multiplayer co-op mode, play with up to three friends and take on whichever role suits you most. Assign tasks to your team or jump into the action yourself. 

Overpass 2 | PS5

Identify the best routes and balance of power, speed and precision to overcome obstacles at the controls of a UTV, ATV or Rock Bouncer in both solo and multiplayer modes, your talent and choices of technique will make the difference. Put your skills to the test in 5 game modes in which you have to come to grips with demanding challenges: off-road sprint, off-road circuit, hill climb, obstacle course, closed circuit. At the controls of powerful buggies and quads from major manufacturers such as Yamaha, Arctic Cat and Suzuki, you will travel across 30 routes in 5 regions: Baja Desert, East Central US, Johnson Valley, Utah Desert and Western Europe.

Tour de France 2023 | PS4, PS5

Play the mountain or flat stages and experience the intensity of the Grande Boucle. Pedal alongside the best cyclists, test your endurance and show your panache to triumph on the Champs-Elysées in the official game of the Tour de France 2023. 

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands* | PS4

Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world. In a near future, Bolivia has fallen into the hands of Santa Blanca, a merciless drug cartel who spread injustice and violence. Their objective: to create the biggest Narco-State in history. Create and fully customize your Ghost, weapons, and gear. Enjoy a total freedom of playstyle. Lead your team and take down the cartel, either solo or with up to three friends. 

*PlayStation Plus re-release.

PlayStation Premium | PS VR2 & Classics

The Last Clockwinder | PS VR2

Clone your actions into endlessly repeating loops to build assembly lines and contraptions. Harvest resources, grow plants, and restore life to an ancient tree in this award-winning VR game. Your mission is to repair the Clocktower, an ancient haven for the galaxy’s plants. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn the actions you take into looping clockwork clones. They can do everything you can, from planting to cutting to throwing items through the air. Use their help to save the Clocktower!

Dino Crisis | PS4, PS5

Three years ago, a scientist researching a new source of clean energy known as Third Energy died during an experiment. Now, alarming reports arrive from an agent dispatched to a small country in the South Seas. Regina, a member of a government spy team tasked with extracting the scientist, heads for the isolated island where the military facility is located. Experience Dino Crisis, originally released on the original PlayStation, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Siren | PS4, PS5

Experience Siren, originally released on PS2, now enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Midnight. A siren calls and a sea of red water mysteriously surrounds the mountain village Hanuda. Slowly, a terrible force transforms the inhabitants into shibito, undead husks of their old selves, fueled by evil and hate.Play as one of ten characters caught in a living nightmare. You have three days to learn how their paths intersect as they try to stay alive. Survival depends on your ability to “sightjack” or the power to see through the eyes of friends and foes. There is no one hero. There is little hope.

R-Type Dimensions EX | PS4

The coin-op classics, R-Type & R-Type II, are together on PS4! Fight through all 14 Bydo-infested stages in retro 2D graphics or shiny 3D graphics – and swap back and forth with the touch of a button ‘on-the-fly’. The new 3D graphics are accompanied by fully reimagined arrangements of the timeless R-Type music tracks. The classic game-play remains untouched while the new Infinite game mode allows continuous progression from game start to final boss. Both game modes can be played as single player or local multiplayer. 

PlayStation Store: September 2024’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts last month. 

New releases stormed the charts with NBA 2K25, Astro Bot, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 entering the top five of September’s PS5 list in the US and EU. Into the Radius claimed the top spot on September’s PS VR2 list in the US and EU.

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

US/CanadaEU
NBA 2K25EA SPORTS FC 25
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2ASTRO BOT
EA SPORTS FC 25Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
ASTRO BOTNBA 2K25
Black Myth: WukongBlack Myth: Wukong
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto VHogwarts Legacy
PalworldPalworld
EA SPORTS College Football 25The Crew Motorfest
Hogwarts LegacyTest Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Star Wars OutlawsStar Wars Outlaws
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIThe Casting of Frank Stone
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six SiegeIt Takes Two
The Casting of Frank StoneTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
The Crew MotorfestSea of Thieves
Vampire SurvivorsVampire Survivors
Sea of ThievesUFC 5
HELLDIVERS 2ELDEN RING
UFC 5Among Us
LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOPNo Man’s Sky

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

US/CanadaEU
MinecraftEA SPORTS FC 25
The Crew 2The Crew 2
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsMinecraft
Red Dead Redemption 2A Way Out
EA SPORTS FC 25Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto V
Kingdom Come: DeliveranceHogwarts Legacy
NBA 2K25Kingdom Come: Deliverance
A Way OutFar Cry 5
Mafia TrilogyUnravel Two
Batman: Arkham KnightMafia Trilogy
Watch Dogs 2The Crew Motorfest
Far Cry 5Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Hogwarts LegacyBatman: Arkham Knight
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIGang Beasts
Gang BeastsNeed for Speed Payback
theHunter: Call of the WildThe Forest
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIWatch Dogs 2
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25God of War
Injustice 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

*Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

US/CanadaEU
Into the RadiusInto the Radius
Beat SaberBeat Saber
PavlovSurvivorman VR The Descent
Arizona Sunshine 2Pavlov
Among Us VRArizona Sunshine 2
MADiSON VRAmong Us VR
Gun Club VRCreed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship EditionMADiSON VR
Survivorman VR The DescentGun Club VR
Waltz of the WizardPrison Boss VR

 *PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

PSVR Games

US/CanadaEU
ASTRO BOT Rescue MissionASTRO BOT Rescue Mission
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VRSniper Elite VR
The Walking Dead OnslaughtBatman: Arkham VR
Job SimulatorThe Walking Dead Onslaught
Sniper Elite VRJob Simulator
Batman: Arkham VRPrison Boss VR
Beat SaberLethal VR
SUPERHOT VRBeat Saber
Creed Rise to GloryThe Guy VR
Arizona SunshineKill It With Fire VR

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

US/CanadaEU
FortniteFortnite
RobloxRoblox
UNDEFEATEDVALORANT
VALORANTAsphalt Legends Unite
Call of Duty: WarzoneeFootball
Asphalt Legends UniteRocket League
Rocket LeagueCall of Duty: Warzone
Fall GuysStumble Guys
Apex LegendsFall Guys
The First DescendantUNDEFEATED