The Drop: New PlayStation Games for March 3, 2020

The Drop: New PlayStation Games for March 3, 2020

 

Embark on a meditative journey across an abandoned world in Separation, coming to PS VR. 

Set forth on a journey into an abandoned world in Separation, a meditative new adventure created by solo developer Recluse Industries. Featuring an ambient soundtrack and a desolate world to explore, the game should take players around two hours to complete… though you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like.
For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on. And enjoy The Drop!

60 Seconds!

PS4 — Digital (Out Mar. 6)

60 Seconds! is a dark comedy atomic adventure of scavenge and survival. Collect supplies and rescue your family before the nuke hits. Stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, ration food and hunt mutant cockroaches. And maybe survive. Or not.

 

Amoeba Battle – Microscopic RTS Action

PS4 — Digital

Amoeba Battle is a new breed of real-time strategy game where you control versatile amoebas in the battle for the microscopic world. Unlike other RTS games, there are no bases to build — new amoebas are created through the miracle of binary fission!

 

Breeder Homegrown: Director’s Cut

PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Out Mar. 6)

Breeder Homegrown is a short horror game about a family dealing with a strange creature over several generations. You will encounter some puzzles but the game relies mostly on atmosphere, music, and dialogues. In this Director’s Cut version, dialogues have been streamlined, some issues have been fixed, and if you look close enough, you might find some new little surprises.

 

Dogfighter – WW2

PS4 — Digital

New sky battle royale has arrived — real dogfighting battle royale based on WW2! Be part of the grand sky battle with warplanes such as mustang, spitfire, messerschmitt, zerosen, customized the way you want with 40 people. You are the ruler of the sky!

 

Granblue Fantasy: Versus

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Take the fight to new heights on the PS4! Legendary fighting game studio Arc System Works and Cygames team up to bring the Granblue Fantasy universe to the home console in an action-packed, head-to-head fighter. Granblue Fantasy: Versus features a colorful cast of their most popular crewmates, each with a unique fighting style that is easy to learn but hard to master.

 

Holfraine

PS4 — Digital

Holfraine is a third-person hero shooter with different characters to choose from. Play with your teammates and defeat the opposing team through matches full of dynamic elements. Join your teammates to gain control of Holfraine, the most valuable and coveted energetic resource in the entire universe.

 

Pathologic 2

PS4 — Digital (Out Mar. 6)

Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. You are a healer, and to save anyone, you’ll have to survive in this bleak and strange world, where even food and medicine are scarce.

 

Separation

PS VR — Digital (Out Mar. 4)

Separation is a first-person adventure at its most ambient and atmospheric. A meditation on solitude, loss, and the spiritual path, Separation is a unique journey to a place of epic desolation. Featuring a sublime electronic soundtrack by Vector Lovers, Separation is the ultimate chill out trip.

 

Syrup and the Ultimate Sweet

PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy, Out Mar. 4)

Syrup finds a candy golem in her basement. Could the two become friends, and finally complete the Ultimate Sweet? In a magical town there lives a candy alchemist, Syrup, who one day discovers a candy golem in her basement. Where did she come from? Who could’ve made her? Go find out!

 

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late [cl-r]

PS4 — Digital (Out Mar. 5)

Rule the Night! Control a deeper, darker fighting experience than ever before. Battle with 21 unique characters, including the all-new Londrekia with his original moves, story, stage, and music. Master devastating new combos and dazzling special attacks in online, arcade, story, and training modes.

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Survive a new Ice Age in 1971 Project Helios

 

The turn-based strategy game combines modern warfare tactics and close combat, and is set to release in Q2 2020.

 

1971 Project Helios is a turn-based strategy game coming to PS4 in Q2 2020, which combines modern warfare military tactics and close combat. Firearms and vehicles are scarce, conflicts and hostilities have no end, and the freezing cold annihilates both friends and foes caught in its path.

An Earth gripped by a new ice age

In early 1942, huge meteors crashed into Earth, the resulting climate change kickstarting a new ice age. Fast-forward to 1971 and extreme temperatures and violent storms are now part of daily life.

Those who have survived the dramatic changes wrought by the strikes have done so thanks to Fulgor, a unique substance carried to the planet by the same meteors that so dramatically changed its environment.
In Europe, a new society was born from the remains of the German army and its intelligence services. Calling itself Wintersöhne (Sons of the Winter), it has pursued research into refining Fulgor for human consumption and developing it for military purposes.

Out of the ashes of the devastation to the north is born an ultra-religious cult, one that worships Fulgor as a divine gift. Forsaking technology, the Kaphirite cult believe the alien artifacts are the ultimate judge as to who deserves to live. Initiation into its ranks requires Fulgor to be absorbed into the system intravenously… a process that few survive. Those who do are believed to be divinely chosen.

A quest that unites eight strangers

Into this inhospitable world comes eight disparate souls, united by a common purpose to bring humanity back from the brink. Their quest – your quest – will see you travel through military enclaves and medieval dungeons, encountering and battling different factions, each boasting unique combatants, strategies and strengths.

Balance your group’s individual skills to strategize a response in turn-based fights and survive another day on the tundra. Do so and you’ll gradually unlock new skills and upgrade equipment, letting you customise each character’s, and ultimately the group’s, build to develop new ways to counter any danger you may face.
As much as your choices are key to your success in every conflict, so too are the personal decisions made during your journey essential to deciding how it ends. With the game’s story offering multiple endings, the fate of the world lies in your hands.

 

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Share of the Week – Travel

Share of the Week – Travel

Last week, we sent you on a virtual vacation to show off gaming locations you’d love to travel to. From crystal clear lakes to towering cityscapes, you shared your favorite gaming travel spots using #PS4share and #PSBlog. Here’s where to catch a ticket to next:


fabianhazuki would like to settle into a quiet visit to the town of Rhodes in Red Dead Redemption 2.
GravityShifters would like to float across the skyline of Lei Colmosna in Gravity Rush 2.

kasimarieDC would like to coast along the river of Ancient Eygpt in Assassin’s Creed Origins.

lorsteibel would like to travel to new and unknown worlds like in Journey to the Savage Planet.

Sefwick is ready to hit the big city in Mirror’s Edge Catalyst.

vikingdad278 is ready to head to lakes of Oregon in this shot from Days Gone.
Search #PS4share and #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: Horizon Zero Dawn – 3rd Anniversary
Share by: 9am Pacific on Wednesday, March 4
We’re headed back to the world of Horizon Zero Dawn to celebrate its 3rd anniversary today! Share your favorite moments with Aloy using #PS4share and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

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The History of the Future: Delving into the Universe of Outriders

The History of the Future: Delving into the Universe of Outriders

We’ve just wrapped up our Panel at PAX East, where Lead Writer Joshua Rubin and Lead Narrative Designer Szymon Barchan spent some time talking about the work that has gone into creating the universe of Outriders, as well as discussing the space that Outriders intends to carve out for itself in the RPG shooter genre. If you missed the panel, you can watch a VOD of it here, but I also wanted to take the time here at PlayStation.Blog to expand upon some of thematic ideas behind Outriders, which releases Holiday 2020 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
If you’d like to find out a bit more about some of the thought processes in the early days of new-universe creation, have a look at the short video above, which also includes some previously unreleased concept art.
One Question that we’ve seen be bounced around a lot is: How does the science fiction setting of Outriders differ from everything else that’s already out there? Simultaneously, I’ve also seen a handful of observers insist that we seem to be “doing sci-fi wrong.” Where are the beam weapons, lasers and shiny suits of armor!?
But that is exactly the heart of the Outriders universe. When People Can Fly first envisioned Outriders and started putting the first pieces of it all together, the idea was to do sci-fi a little differently to the current day trend. One of the game’s basic principles is to meld the science fiction frontier setting of an unexplored, alien planet, with the visceral grittiness of warfare. That being said, buckle up for a moment everyone, we’re about to get a little cerebral.

One of the fundamental aspects of science fiction is the exploration of ideas, particularly with a view towards potential consequences of innovations or changes in science and technology, but also society. These notions all lie at the core of the Outriders universe and narrative.
From day one the team had a strong focus on narrative and story and with Outriders we wanted to craft a science fiction universe which was far more than just window dressing. We want to build lore that has depth and creates discussion and conversation. You may already be familiar with the game’s tagline: “Leave Humanity Behind.” The true meaning behind this phrase contains several different layers that you will encounter and have the chance to mull over in your travels across Enoch. There are other themes worth considering as well and keen observers may draw parallels with aspects of works such as Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness.” Finally, there are some more overarching themes and metaphors in the Outriders universe that we, for the sake of spoiler avoidance, don’t want to delve into just yet.
The cornerstone of a rich science-fiction world also lies within the effort dedicated to world building. Much of this was already done at the very outset of the Outriders project: People Can Fly wrote almost 200 years worth of “pre-universe lore,” from 2020 through to 2209 — it’s the History of the Future and is enshrined in our game’s design bible. Dozens of pages chart the political and economic landscapes that led to the demise of planet Earth, as well as the work done to save what was left of the human race. All of these events occur before the actual game narrative of Outriders begins. As you progress through the game, you will uncover a treasure trove of lore that will reflect upon this history, all of which you can explore and read at your own pace should you be so inclined.

When humans first land on Enoch, the planet upon which the Outriders game takes place, they encounter a storm henceforth referred to as “the Anomaly.” This storm renders all the high tech equipment of the new arrivals useless, forcing them to fall back upon relying on the most basic of remaining technology and ballistic weaponry. This same set-back also means that colonizing the planet as planned is no longer possible — all the equipment and resources needed for this are still stuck in orbit, waiting for an uplink signal that cannot be sent now that anything more advanced than a two-way radio has been fried. Here’s an excerpt from the Journal that explains the Anomaly a bit more:

Knowing this, and bearing the themes mentioned further above in mind, you may already be able to discern some of the narrative elements that Outriders may touch upon. In particular, how does a generation of humans who have experienced the pinnacle of human advancement on planet Earth fare when thrown into the savagery of a primitive new world? Stripped of everything that gave them an advantage in the old world, how far will they go to maintain, save or sacrifice their humanity? And how does an Outrider who awakens from cryo-sleep 30 years too late find their way in this changed society and deal with the children of Enoch, who have been born into a world of conflict and struggle, and raised on the propaganda of war and hate? What sacrifices will need to be made to give the human race a second chance on Enoch?

That’s the setup for the universe of Outriders and where our story really begins…
We’re looking forward to seeing you delve into the universe People Can Fly created and for you to experience the rich story that they’ve crafted when Outriders releases Holiday 2020 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. For more information about Outriders, be sure to follow the Outriders social channels!

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The Drop: New PlayStation Games for October 22, 2019

The Drop: New PlayStation Games for October 22, 2019

Two All-time Gaming Legends Return Next Week, With Infinity Ward’s Ambitious Reimagining Of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare And The Long-requested Grave-up Remake Of Medievil Landing On Ps4.

Modern Warfare Is Headlined By A Gripping New Campaign That Challenges Players To Confront The Gray Areas Of International Conflict. A Suite Of Multiplayer Modes Are On Tap As Well — Including Special Ops Survival, Which Is Exclusive To Ps4 Players Until October 1, 2020.

Medievil Rises Once Again, At The Behest Of Sir Dan’s Undying Fan Base. The Ps4 Remake Stays True To The Original’s Roots, Building On The Bones Of Its Source Material But Fleshing Out The Experience With Vibrant, Upgraded Graphics, Re-recorded Music And Voice Lines, And A Few Meaty Gameplay Enhancements Like The Brand-new “dan Cam,” An Over-the Shoulder Viewpoint That Gives Players A New Perspective On The Undead Adventure.

Also, Don’t Miss The Outer Worlds, Bonfire, And The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel Iii.

For A Full List Of New Games Coming To Playstation Next Week, Read On. And Enjoy The Drop!

Battle Planet – Judgement Day

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/23)

Battle Planet – Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe’s three most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom: destroy them all…

Beholder 2

PS4 — Digital

You are a newly employed department officer within the Ministry of a totalitarian State. While you are poised to have an illustrious career and possibly become Prime Minister someday, the way up won’t be easy. So, how high up the career ladder will you climb? The choice is yours to make!

Bonfire

PS VR — Digital

Be the star of an absurd alien adventure with Ali Wong in an animated survival story of trust and friendship! You’re Scout 817 of Space Force, but you’ve just crashed on an alien planet. Your only tools for survival are a fading bonfire, a robot and a limited supply of marshmallows. And what’s that sneaking around in the dark alien jungle?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/24)

Prepare to go dark, Modern Warfare is back! The stakes have never been higher as players take on the role of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power. Infinity Ward delivers an epic reimagining of the iconic Modern Warfare series from the ground up.

Cat Quest II

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/24)

Cat Quest II is a 2D open-world action-RPG set in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Under threat from a continuing war between the cats of Felingard and the advancing dogs of the Lupus Empire, Cat Quest II tells the tail of two kings, brought together against their will, on a paw-some journey to reclaim their thrones.

Dark Devotion

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/24)

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God. Measure your devotion and your bravery by journeying into deepest darkness for answers to questions that will challenge your very existence.

Deep Space Adventure

PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross-Buy)

Join the DeTeam! A top-secret security force that protects the scientific space stations from virus contaminations. Take on randomly generated levels to save everyone before they all get infected. Avoid traps and monsters to survive the sweep! Are you ready to protect the space stations from biological threats?

Door Kickers: Action Squad

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/24)

Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and couch co-op included. Choose your gear, then kick the doors down and face the action. And when it gets too hard, bring over a friend to help.

Eastshade

PS4 — Digital

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Discover mysteries and uncover secrets about the land. Experience how your actions impact the world around you.

Horror Stories

PS4 — Digital

How do you imagine murders are committed by serial killers? You find yourself in one of these situations, in which you must not to catch the eye of the killer. Find items that can be used to create a trap, learn how the killer behaves to avoid him, and try to survive by killing him!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Rean Schwarzer uncovers a dark plot that threatens his homeland. To face their enemies, he must prepare a new generation of heroes as an instructor at a new branch campus and guide them towards victory.

Let’s Sing Country

PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/25)

All begins with the first tone! Create your own spotlight with the hottest tracks in country music courtesy of Let’s Sing Country and follow in the footsteps of cutting-edge artists!

Lonely Mountains: Downhill

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/23)

Just you and your bike — take it on a thrilling ride down an unspoiled mountain landscape. Make your way through thick forests, narrow trails and wild rivers. Race, jump, slide and try not to crash — all the way from the peak to the valley!

Lornsword Winter Chronicle

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/23)

Lornsword is a story driven action strategy game. As Corun Lan Ka, you will have to use both your sword and your mind to cut through battles. Fight, lead your men, capture gold mines, build your base and call a friend to help you at anytime.

MediEvil

PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/25)

This beloved fan favorite has been completely remade from the grave up, blending classic gameplay with stunning visuals! Step into the bones of Sir Daniel Fortesque, a slightly-inept (and long dead) knight accidentally resurrected by his greatest enemy, the evil sorcerer Zarok. With a second chance to foil his greatest foe, Dan will once again set out to save the kingdom of Gallowmere and earn his place as a true hero.

Minotaur Arcade Vol. 1

PS VR, PS4 — Digital (Out 10/21)

Minotaur Arcade Vol. 1 brings you two arcade-style games in a classic yet modern style. You can even play in VR to get that Tron-esque feeling of being inside an arcade game. Vol. 1 comprises two classic Llamasoft titles: Gridrunner, an exhilarating shooter and Goatup, a fun platformer.

The Outer Worlds

PS4 — Digital, Retail (Out 10/25)

The Outer Worlds is a new single-player sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power, who you become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.

PBA Pro Bowling

PS4 — Digital

Lace up your bowling shoes and experience the most realistic bowling simulation ever created with PBA Pro Bowling! Uses accurate pro bowling styles featuring motion-captured animations, expert commentary, and dozens of venues and environments.

Raging Loop

PS4 — Digital

Immerse yourself in a thrilling psychological horror story taking place in the secluded Japanese village of Yasumizu. A heavy mist surrounds the place, preventing everyone from ever leaving. Ancient gods have come back to hunt the villagers down one by one. The feast has begun… can you escape the village alive?

Robox

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/25)

Robox is an easy-to-play fast action, fierce fighting robot boxing game with breathtaking graphics. Play against your friends or against the smart artificial intelligence (AI) Robox player, fighting to knock the opponent out with a devastating final punch and experience the true might of steel.

Street Outlaws: The List

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Fasten your seat belts and take a ride inside the world of American street racing in Street Outlaws: The List! From a custom street rod to a race-ready farm truck, the vehicles — and their drivers have one thing in common: the need for speed. If you’re not on “The List,” you don’t matter.

WWE 2K20

PS4 — Digital, Retail

Your favorite WWE Superstars, Legends, Hall of Famers and NXT’s best will join the festivities and celebrate the rebirth of the WWE 2K franchise! 2K invites players to Step Inside the ring with WWE 2K20, which will feature key gameplay improvements, streamlined controls, and the most fun and creatively expansive entry to date.

Yoga Master

PS4 — Digital (Out 10/23)

Yoga Master is the first wellness game of its kind built entirely in 3D and designed by experts to help you reach the perfect balance between mind and body. With an amazing soundtrack of original music, avatar customization, and BMI calculation, Yoga Master is the ultimate yoga game!

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