IT WAS the PlayStation Showcase 2021 last night and Sony brought out the big guns with a sneak peek at a ton of exclusives.
PS5 players are in for a treat as there are some fantastic looking games heading their way.
It’s worth noting that not all of the shown at the PlayStation Showcase titles are PS5 exclusive titles – PS4 players will also be able to get in on the action.
We may be one year into the latest console generation, but the PS5 and Xbox Series X are still incredibly difficult to get hold of.
And they’re not exactly cheap, so cutting off an entire swathe of the playerbase to cater to next-gen only (current gen now, technically speaking) isn’t ideal for anyone.
There are the usual complaints that cross-gen games hold back titles from fully utilising the new hardware, but under the current circumstances, it works out for everyone.
So without further ado, let’s dive into the lineup of PS5 (and PS4) titles heading your way over the coming months.
God of War Ragnarok
The sequel to 2018’s God of War picks up a few years after the events of the first game unfolded.
Atreus is keen to explore what his future could hold, while Kratos wants to prevent him from repeating his own mistakes. Classic father/ son problems – with the exception of gods, monsters, and general mythical goings on.
The pair will have to deal with Freya and Thor, although the new combat abilities should help keep them at bay. God of War Ragnarok is set to release on PS4 and PS5 in 2022.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man was a veritable hit when it landed on the PS4, and now we’re getting a follow-up that’s set to be just as epic.
As well as Peter Parker and Miles Morales as our Spider-Man duo, Venom enters the fray, voiced by the Candyman actor, Tony Todd.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a PS5 exclusive game so PS4 fans will need to upgrade their hardware if they want to play. It’s slated to release in 2023.
Marvel’s Wolverine
This is the briefest of teases, but PlayStation fans are already pumped at the prospect of a Wolverine game.
Insomniac Games, the studio behind Marvel’s Spider-Man, is developing the title.
The game is still very early in development but will deliver an “emotional narrative and cutting-edge gameplay”.
There’s no release date yet, but judging by the PS blog post, it’s set to be a PS5 exclusive as well.
Gran Turismo 7
Gran Turismo 7 looks absolutely stunning, and fans of the series will be pleased to hear that it’s going to be a cross-gen release coming to both PS4 and PS5.
GT7 will feature the long-requested campaign mode, an improved livery editor, and legendary circuits like Trial Mountain, and High-Speed Ring.
A lot of effort has also gone into the time/ weather simulations, while players can tailor their vehicles with a multitude of tuning options.
Gran Turismo 7 is just a few months away from launch, coming to PlayStation consoles on March 4, 2022.
Marvel’s Guardian’s of the Galaxy
And we’re back to Marvel again with a brand new trailer for Guardian’s of the Galaxy.
The story takes place 12 years after the events of the Galactic War with the band reuniting after a hiatus, and having been together again for less than a year.
As so often happens, they group is responsible for setting in motion yet another catastrophe.
Their mission is to stop it, with some help from some new faces along the way. Marvel’s Guardian’s of the Galaxy is heading to PS4 and PS5 on October 26, 2021.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake
Star Wars fans will be champing at the bit so see more about this Knights of the Old Republic Remake.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has teamed up with Aspyr Media to rebuild the classic RPG “from the ground up”.
Given that it’s been almost 20 years since the original released, we’re in for a heck of an upgrade.
KOTOR will be a timed PS5 exclusive at launch, and will eventually make its way to PC.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
On the topic of awesome remakes, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy are getting remastered for PS5 and PC.
The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection bundle will launch in early 2022 for PS5. The PC version will release “shortly after”.
GTA 5 and GTA Online
Unless you’ve been under a rock since 2013, chances are you’ll have caught GTA 5 on one of the many consoles it’s been available on since it hit the PS3 and Xbox 360.
Not one to miss the chance to carry it over to a third console generation, Rockstar is releasing GTA 5 and GTA Online for PS5 (and Xbox Series X) in March, 2022.
PlayStation Plus members get a little bonus in the run-up to release, being able to claim GTA$1,000,000 each month on the PlayStation Store.
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Ghostwire: Tokyo is looking more intriguing by the minute, and it’s a PS5 exclusive that will utilise the hardware to the fullest.
That means taking advantage of the PS5’s ray tracing and 3D audio technologies, as well as the SSD for “near-zero loading times”.
Developer Tango Softworks is also incorporating the DualSense controller technology to add an extra level of immersion to the game.
We don’t have an exact release date yet, but Ghostwire: Tokyo is heading to PS5 some time in 2022.
The PlayStation Showcase gave us a look at a ton of titles, but this roundup focuses on exclusives and those games we’re looking forward to the most.
You can head to the PlayStation blog’s recap for more on the games that are coming your way.
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