What secrets lurk in the dark as night descends on Marathon’s second season? Season 2 is coming June 2, bringing new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to play. You’ll be able to try out Season 2 for yourself with Marathon Open Play Week from June 2-  9. During Open Play Week, the full game will be available on PlayStation 5 (no PlayStation Plus membership required) and any progress you make will carry over into Season 2.

Today we’re excited to bring you an overview of what to expect when the lights go out.

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On May 27, 2026, Square Enix’s beloved national RPG phenomenon, Dragon Quest, celebrates its monumental 40th anniversary. Crafted by series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama, the world of Dragon Quest has evolved over time, continuing to capture the hearts of fans worldwide.

In this article, we’re putting the spotlight on six major mainline titles released on PlayStation. Let’s take a look back at the historical backdrops of their original releases, their place in the franchise, and the groundbreaking innovations they brought to storytelling, gameplay systems, and overall presentation.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

Platform: PlayStation | Release Date: August 26th, 2000 (Japan) / November 1st, 2001 (US)

This is the historic milestone where the legacy of Dragon Quest and PlayStation began. As the first mainline entry to land on the PlayStation, it introduced 3D polygon graphics to the series for the very first time. Spanning across a massive, two-disc CD-ROM set, its epic saga revolving around mysterious stone tablets became the talk of the industry as a true behemoth of a game, taking over 100 hours to complete.

Featuring a unique system where collecting “Fragments” allows players to travel between the past and present, the game tasks you with gradually restoring a lost world. On top of the series’ familiar vocations, players could now even change into Monster vocations!  Visually, it marked the franchise’s first foray into 3D maps, letting players rotate the camera to explore their surroundings. It felt like a true evolutionary leap into the PlayStation era.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Platform: PlayStation 2 | Release Date: November 27th, 2004 (Japan) / November 15th, 2005 (US)

Harnessing the processing power of the PlayStation 2, this entry stood as the series’ very first fully 3D title. With characters, environments, and cutscenes all rendered in beautiful 3D, players could finally explore a breathtaking world that stretched as far as the eye could see. It also introduced foundational mechanics like character-shaping “Skill Points,” making it a definitive turning point for the franchise. This was also the first mainline title to be released following the merger of Square and Enix.

The narrative follows an epic quest to break the curse of the wicked jester, Dhoulmagus. This title laid the groundwork for future entries by introducing now-staple systems like the “Psyche Up” mechanic, “Skill Points,” and the “Alchemy Pot.” Its stunning cel-shaded character animations, immersive behind-the-scenes field camera, and seamless real-time cutscenes delivered a cinematic, three-dimensional adventure perfectly fitting the PS2 generation.

Hello, No Man’s Sky turns 10 in August, and we feel very lucky that we still get the chance to work on it every day. What we love about sci-fi, and about No Man’s Sky, is that it can be a canvas for so many ideas. Our last update introduced Pokemon-style pet battling, which players have put a ton of hours into, but takes place on just a small table… our next update is something much larger….

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Days of Play is back for 2026! Beginning on May 27, this year’s event will have great offers on PlayStation games and accessories, new content for PlayStation Plus, special PlayStation Tournaments and more[1].

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in gaming, full of exciting new game releases, experiences, and milestones. With Days of Play, now is the perfect time to pick up that game that’s been on your “to-play” list for months or discover something new that could become one of your all-time favorites.

Days of Play kicks off on May 27 at 12:01AM and runs through June 10 at 11:59PM local time in each region. The overview below covers everything we have in store for this year’s activities. Visit the Days of Play 2026 website for further details as we’ll be sharing regular updates throughout.

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PlayStation Plus[2] content available during Days of Play this year includes upcoming Monthly Games, a bonus Game Catalog entry, Game Trials, and more.

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MLB The Show now goes with you on your phone with MLB The Show Mobile.

With controls and game modes built for the free-to-play* mobile action, MLB The Show Mobile lets you enjoy:

• Best-in-class MLB The Show gameplay on your phone.
• Team building with Topps cards featuring today’s stars and legends of baseball history.
• Gameplay that combines on-field action with a deck-building strategy made for fans of MLB The Show.
• Shorter experiences designed just for mobile with all-new mini-game modes for a new way to compete

Clutch gameplay on your phone

We spent 20 years developing best-in-class console baseball and reimagined the experience for mobile, a whole new way to play. Hitting, pitching, and big baseball moments are at the center of the experience, with touch controls and vertical gameplay built for on-the-go action, so it’s easy to pick up and play.

That means quick action, precise controls, and an authentic MLB baseball experience that only The Show can bring you.

Whether you have a few minutes waiting in line for your Dodger Dog or a long ride on the Metro-North’s Hudson Line to Yankee Stadium, you can jump in and play real baseball on the go no matter where you are. This is MLB The Show on your phone.

A new way to play 

MLB The Show Mobile brings a changeup to baseball strategy. At the start of each game, your squad is shuffled into a deck. You start by drawing four player cards. Before each at-bat, choose which cards to use; after each at-bat, draw one more card. Each card has a Momentum cost. You start with 10 Momentum, so timing matters when you use your best players. 

You can earn Momentum back with big plays at the plate and in the field, so every choice counts.

Some cards also have special abilities. They can help you earn additional Momentum, boost other players in your deck, or make things tougher on your opponent.

This is baseball strategy in a whole new form. You’re not just building a lineup, you’re building a deck, making impactful choices every at-bat, and finding smart ways to win.

So many options for big baseball fun

MLB The Show Mobile is built for fast play with multiple options for earning player cards based on your preferences, including:

Moments

Moments feature fast-paced, scenario-based challenges that let you recreate iconic plays from baseball history or specific stat-based tasks for you to complete. Moments are great when you want quick action for quick rewards. Step in, finish the challenge, grab your rewards, and move on to the next big Moment.

Head-to-head

Head-to-head lets you compete with other players in turn-based baseball minigames.

The player with the highest score wins. It is a fast and fun way to test your team against other players, even when you’re not playing at the exact same time.

Seasons

Seasons consist of 3-inning games spread across a map for you to explore. As you play, you can find extra rewards along the way. That adds more reasons to keep moving, keep winning, and keep improving your squad.

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June’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup packs a multiplayer punch as you solve big problems as miniaturized folk in the cooperative adventure Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, or team up to take down vicious hordes in the sci-fi thrills of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Feeling feisty? Slug it out with iconic cartoon characters in the fun brawler Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2.

All three titles will be available to all PlayStation Plus members* from Tuesday June 2 until Monday July 6, and PlayStation Plus members can also enjoy a game of football thanks to EA Sports FC 26, which will remain available as a PlayStation Plus Monthly Game through June 16! 

Read on to find out more.

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Days of Play is back for 2026! Beginning on May 27, this year’s event will have great offers on PlayStation games and accessories, new content for PlayStation Plus, special PlayStation Tournaments and more¹.

2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year in gaming, full of exciting new game releases, experiences, and milestones. With Days of Play, now is the perfect time to pick up that game that’s been on your “to-play” list for months or discover something new that could become one of your all-time favorites.

Days of Play kicks off on May 27 at 12:01AM and runs through June 10 at 11:59PM local time in each region. The overview below covers everything we have in store for this year’s activities. Visit the Days of Play 2026 website for further details as we’ll be sharing regular updates throughout.

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Today, I am thrilled to share a closer look at Where Winds Meet’s upcoming second major expansion, Imperial Palace, arriving on May 28, and detail how we have tailored this massive update specifically for PlayStation 5 Pro.

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25 May 2026 – Round 3 of the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series will be held at Singapore’s Sands Theatre, located in the iconic Marina Bay Sands complex, on Saturday, 3 October, 2026. Tickets are now on sale for the event that will be held in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board and form one of the events of Grand Prix™ Season Singapore (2 to 11 October 2026) as the city builds up to its annual Formula 1 race, that takes place from 9 to 11 October 2026.

A Singapore Regional Time Trial Challenge held in-game on Gran Turismo 7 in August, with participants from Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia eligible to take part (Terms and Conditions will be posted on Gran-Turismo.com in due course). The Time Trial will result in competitors from Singapore being joined by the fastest racer from each of the other participating territories, invited to attend the Gran Turismo World Series and compete on stage in a special support race – the Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup. 

The Singapore event will be the first time for the Gran Turismo World Series to visit Southeast Asia. Singapore has a strong automotive, motor sport and gaming culture and so an enthusiastic crowd is expected at the Sands Theatre during Grand Prix Season Singapore.

“As an elite sim racing tournament, the highly regarded Gran Turismo World Series reinforces Singapore’s position as a premier destination for world-class sporting and entertainment events. We look forward to the energy and excitement that Round 3 will bring to our city as the penultimate round, adding further vibrancy to this year’s Grand Prix™ Season Singapore,” said Lilian Chee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board.”

“Singapore is a great place to visit and so we hope that fans of Gran Turismo from across the region will be able to come and watch our top racers in action,” commented Gran Turismo Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi. “The regional Time Trial is an opportunity for us to discover talented drivers from the region and give them a chance to race on stage in front of a live audience and maybe that experience will give them the confidence to make it into the Gran Turismo World Series in future.”

As well as the Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup, fans will have a chance to witness some of the fastest SIM racers in the world in the Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup with a single ticket covering all three events on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, 3 October. The event is the last points-scoring opportunity before the Gran Turismo World Series moves to Tokyo for the World Finals in early December, and so the competition will be fierce.

Full details of the event and how to purchase tickets can be found at https://www.gran-turismo.com/world/gt7/events/gtws2026/singapore/ticket/

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Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, and I are back this week to discuss late-game Saros (no spoilers), adventuring in LEGO Gotham City, and the sci-fi thrills of Directive 8020. Teammate Jim Eldin also joins for a special interview with Saros Composer Sam Slater.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Yerba Buena | PS5
  • 007 First Light | PS5
  • Wandering Sword | PS5
  • Mina the Hollower | PS5

• 007 First Light PS5 Pro features — Before Bond breaks out on his reimagined origin story, learn how PS5 Pro features enable a smoother cinematic gaming experience. 
  
  
• Open World games of PlayStation Plus  — Looking for a new wide-open space to explore? Check out 13 must-play games that feature sprawling worlds you can get lost in with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, including new addition Star Wars Outlaws.
  
  
• Gran Turismo Worlds Series Milan  — The first round of the Gran Turismo World Series takes place this Saturday, May 23, in Milan. Learn where to watch and how to unlock the exclusive Stealth Model race cars.
  
  
• State of Play — Tune in Tuesday, June 2 for over 60 minutes of updates, announcements, and reveals from top studios around the world.

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