Everything we saw at September’s PlayStation State of Play
SonySony held another State of Play on September 24, 2024. This time, it featured announcements and updates for PlayStation 5 and PSVR2 games, including the reveal of the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima.
Outside of the big PlayStation 5 Pro announcement earlier this month, Sony has been pretty quiet lately when it comes to gaming news. Since PlayStation skipped Gamescom, we haven’t really heard much from them since the last State of Play in late May.
That finally changed, somewhat, thanks to the announcement of a State of Play for September 2024. And while Concord might not be making any big announcements for future content updates, there were other big reveals.
Here is everything announced during the event and when these games will be released.
Astro Bot Free Update – Fall 2024
SonyThe smash hit Astro Bot is receiving new content in Fall 2024. These include new speed-run levels and new bots for you to rescue. This will be part of a free update that will add even more robot cameos to the current roster.
The Midnight Walk
SonyThis is a new game by the creators of Lost in Random. This claymation-inspired title borrows heavily from Tim Burton movies, with cute and horrifying characters thriving in a scare-filled world. The game is also PSVR2 compatible, making its first-person view an even more terrifying prospect for players.
The Midnight Walk is launching on both PS5 and PSVR2. The game currently has no launch window.
Hell is Us
Developed by Nacon, Hell is Us is a post-apocalyptic action game. It has a Death Stranding mixed with Devil May Cry vibe, with nightmarish alien monsters contrasted against its gorgeous landscapes, with a bit of Dark Souls’ aesthetic thrown in.
Hell is Us currently has no release window.
Metro Awakening – November 7, 2024
Deep SilverThe Metro series, based on the novels by Dmirty Glukhovsky, is all about humanity forced to flee underground by monsters. The franchise is making the jump to VR, in Metro Awakening on PSVR2. You play as a father looking for their lost daughter, which means exploring the horrors that stalk the world, ranging from monsters to other humans.
Metro Awakening is coming to PSVR2 on November 7.
ArcheAge Chronicles
SonyThe latest game in the ArcheAge series brings exciting fantasy battles in Black Myth: Wukong style to PS5. Not only do you fight, but you can even build houses and survive the perils of family life. Hopefully, your home will survive all the dragons and giants wandering around.
ArcheAge Chronicles currently lacks a release window.
Palworld – Available Today
PocketpairSony must not be too worried about Nintendo’s Palworld lawsuit, as the monster collecting/survival game was shadow-dropped during the State of Play. Get it now before The Pokemon Company devours it whole.
Palworld is available now on PS5.
Lunar Remastered Collection – Spring 2025
SonySome of the best old-school JRPGs without Final, Fantasy, Dragon, or Quest in their names are coming to modern systems. This collection contains remastered versions of Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, both cherished RPGs from the 32-bit era.
The Lunar Remastered Collection is coming to PS4 and PS5 in Spring 2025.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles DLC – Available Today
SonyTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is adding characters that will be familiar to old-school fans. Mona Lisa, the female turtle who appeared in the ’80s cartoon, and Mondo Gecko, the fun-loving lizard, are coming to the game. A remix of the OST will also be released in a free update.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles DLC is available today on PS4 and PS5.
Fantasian Neo Dimension – December 5, 2024
SonyThe creator and the composer of the Final Fantasy series have reunited for this JRPG. The visuals use 3D dioramas, reminiscent of the Octopath Traveler worlds, except with 3D characters on 2D backgrounds. Also, turn-based battles are back, baby!
Fantasian Neo Dimension is coming to PS4 and PS5 on December 5, 2024.
Fortnite DualSense Controller
SonyThe Fortnite fans on PS5 have a gorgeous new DualSense to look forward to, as this pretty controller is adorned with the game’s graffiti-style icons. It probably won’t make you a better Fortnite player, but it sure does look cool.
Pre-orders for the Fortnite DualSense controller will open on October 3, 2024.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard – October 31, 2024
SonyNew gameplay was shown of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with the mage protagonist fighting a Blighted Dragon. The trailer shows some of the powers that spellcasters can use in the new game. Where’s a Gray Warden when you need one?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard arrives on PS5 on October 31, 2024.
Alan Wake 2 – Lake House Expansion – October 2024
SonyAlan Wake just can’t catch a break. He’s back, and this time, he’s visiting a scary house by the lake filled with corpses. It seems he won’t be along, as the Federal Bureau of Control will be involved, which means a certain heroine might be able to help Alan this time around.
Alan Wake 2 – Lake House Expansion DLC launches in October.
Hitman World of Assassination – December
SonyThe world of VR is the perfect place for tense first-person murder missions. And where better to set such a game than in the Hitman universe? Hitman World of Assassination unleashes players across 21 locations as they carve their way through the targets using every tool at their disposal.
Hitman World of Assassination launches for PSVR2 in December.
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 -2 Remastered – December 10
Crystal Dynamics & Aspyr GamesKain and Raziel’s return is finally nigh! Two classic action RPGs starring powerful vampires as they seek to rule the realm of Nosgoth, are coming to modern systems. The game contains remastered versions of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is coming to PS4 and PS5 on December 10, 2024.
Fear the Spotlight – October 22
SonyBlumhouse Games is cooking something up for Halloween! Fear the Spotlight is an homage to the classic early 3D horror games, as you play a young girl who avoids supernatural monsters, especially the spotlights used by ghosts to seek her out.
Fear the Spotlight launches on PS4 and PS5 on October 22, 2024.
Towers of Aghasba – November (Early Access)
SonyTowers of Aghasba gives the survival genre just what it needs: colossal monsters! You’ll get to explore a vast and beautiful world, hunting, fishing, and surviving in the harsh environment, while befriending the weird and wonderful cast.
Towers of Aghasba enters Early Access in November 2024.
Dynasty Warriors Origins – January 2025
SonyKoei Tecmo’s historical mass-battle series is returning, with the player able to slash through countless soldiers in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era of China. This time, however, the visuals are stunning, finally giving the mass conflicts the grandeur they deserve.
Dynasty Warriors Origins launches on PS5 in January 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds – February 28, 2025
CapcomWe finally got a release date for the highly-anticipated latest entry in Capcom’s beast-killing series, as Monster Hunter Wilds is coming early next year! It’s almost time to sharpen your blade, pet your Palico, and eat some tasty meat.
Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to PS5 on February 28, 2025.
Lego Horizon Adventures – November 14
SonyAloy’s latest adventure is going to be a lot less dour than her old ones, as the Horizon series is coming to the land of blocks. Lego Horizon Adventures not only involves hunting robots, but lets you rebuild Aloy’s world in a colorful way that’s limited only by your imagination.
Lego Horizon Adventures is coming to PS5 on November 14, 2024.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered – October 31, 2024
SonySpeaking of Aloy, her original adventure is coming to PS5. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has upgraded the visuals, added full DualSense support, improved the mocap, and comes bundled with The Frozen Wilds DLC, which continues the story.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches on PC and PS5 on October 31, 2024.
Chroma Collection
SonySick the bland white of the base PS5 and not artistic enough to accessorize? Sony announced new Indigo, Pearl, and Teal Chrome-style plates for the console, with matching DualSenses to go with them.
Chroma Pearl and Chroma Indigo accessories will launch on November 7, 2024, followed by Chroma Teal accessories, which will launch on January 23, 2025.
Stellar Blade – Nier Automata DLC – 2024
SonyTwo of gaming’s biggest sex symbols are colliding in 2024. Stellar Blade is adding a Photo Mode, along with what appears to be a costume of 2B from Nier. Gee golly, I wonder why those two things are launching together?
The Stellar Blade x Nier Automata collab launches in 2024.
PlayStation 5 Pro Upgrades
Square EnixA brief sizzle reel was shown featuring the games that will receive a graphical update when the PS5 Pro launches. These include FF7 Rebirth, Horizon Forbidden West, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Alan Wake 2, Stellar Blade, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Rise of the Ronin, Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta Snake Eater, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, The First Descendant, The Crew Motorfest, Resident Evil Village, Demon’s Souls, Resident Evil 4, F1 24, Ratchet & Clank Rift Aaprt, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
While the individual upgrades might be released at different times, the PS5 Pro launches on November 7, 2024.
Ghost of Yotei – 2025
SonyThe closing announcement of the show involved the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. The new game is called Ghost of Yotei, and rogue samurai are hunting its protagonist. This means you’ll have to return to the world of stealth and katanas, with a gorgeous open world based in Japan.
Ghost of Yotei is coming to PS5 in 2025.