A lot is happening in Fortnite right now! If you’re in the mood to play shooters this holiday, we’ve got you covered. Relive the OG OG Battle Royale experience in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1. Become a Ronin to drive back the demons in Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 1: 鬼 Hunters. Additionally, soon you’ll be able to prove your skill, precision, and teamwork in the new tactical 5v5 FPS, Fortnite Ballistic, launching December 11 into early access.

If you’re trying to keep up with the news, don’t worry — we’ll break everything down for you starting with the upcoming new mode.

Fortnite goes first-person with Ballistic

Ballistic brings a first-person, adrenaline-filled, round-based, 5v5 competitive mode to Fortnite.

Round up your squad because strategy, tactical teamwork, and prowess are essential for victory in this brand-new Fortnite experience.

All new gameplay

At the start of a Ballistic match, you’ll be sorted into one of two teams — attackers and defenders.

The attackers’ goal is to plant the Rift Point Device, a reality-tearing explosive that can be primed at one of two sites on the map. The defender’s goal is to.. defend! Do what it takes to thwart the attacker’s plan to plant and detonate the device.

Every bit of health matters in Ballistic. There are no respawns in this mode and the rounds come to a quick end if one of the following happens; The Rift Point Device detonates or a team is fully eliminated. After six rounds, the attackers become the defenders (and vice versa). Bring home the victory after winning seven total rounds with your team.

Light the fuse

Each player starts on a level playing field with 800 credits to spend and the Ranger Pistol weapon. Think strategy, how you choose to spend your Ballistic credits can determine your success in Ballistic. 

Rack up more credits by scoring eliminations or planting the Rift Point Device during your attacker rounds. At the beginning of each round, you can spend credits to unlock an arsenal of weapons such as Nemesis AR, Thunder Burst SMG, Reaper Sniper, and more to boost your chances of winning.  

You can hold two weapons, one being your primary weapon and the other being the Ranger Pistol. You’ll be able to keep your weapons, shields, and non-consumed items for the next round..if you survive. Just took out an enemy? Feel free to pick up their weapon to use in the next round, finders keepers.

While the Rift Point Device can secure your team’s victory, make sure you’re taking shelter at a fair distance away. The blast is unforgiving and being eliminated by it means you’ll lose any items and weapons you have. You have 45 seconds, after successfully arming the device, to take cover. 

Explore the dark, twisted realm of Wraeclast when Path of Exile 2 Early Access launches today on PS5. With extensive endgame systems, customizable skill and build progression, new Ascendancies, and more – there’s lots to explore and uncover. Players have six character classes, each of whom has been cast aside for various reasons. 

A redefined combat system

Command legions of the dead from a distance, or wield a hammer, bow, or go full-on artillery. Six classes stand before you, each one a gateway to untold carnage:

• Monk: Swift and deadly, a blur of motion that leaves nothing but mangled bodies in its wake.
• Sorceress: A master of destruction, weaving spells that tear through enemies and scorch the earth itself.
• Warrior: A savage force, wielding deadly weapons with brutal efficiency, tearing foes apart with raw power.
• Ranger: Silent, swift, and deadly, a hunter in the shadows who strikes with lethal precision.
• Mercenary: Crossbow in hand, ready to bring ruin from afar, a relentless force of calculated destruction.
• Witch: A dark sorceress who commands the minions of the abyss, bending them to her will as they tear apart all in their path.

With the new Uncut Gems, your power knows no bounds. Unlock a vast array of skills, mixing and matching Support Gems that transform your abilities — making them faster, deadlier, and more destructive, depending on your playstyle. 

Epic boss fights

Every step leads you closer to unspeakable horrors. The Iron Count will test your resolve with a barrage of vicious attacks. And beware of Zicoatl, the Warden of the Core, whose snaking heads writhe with malice, ready to strike down anyone who dares challenge it. 

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Howdy folks! The PlayStation 30th anniversary celebration continues this week as the crew hears from listeners and developers about their favorite PlayStation games of all time. Plus, the crew dives into their favorite games on PS Vita, PS4, and PS VR. We’ll continue to feature listeners and developers (and name our personal top picks for PS5 and PS VR2 games!) through the end of the year.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered | PS5, PS4
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind | PS5, PS4
  • Fairy Tail 2 | PS5, PS4
• PS Blog GOTY 2024 Nominees – polls are now live
• Special listener and developer’s favorite PlayStation games segment
• The podcast crew highlights their top games on PS Vita, PS4, and PS VR (discussion to be continued…)

The Cast

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Last week, we asked you to dive into Stellar Blade’s newly released photo mode to highlight the Nier: Automata DLC costumes using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

marka_game shares Eve in 2B’s classic outfit, and Adam’s themed bot at her shoulder.

sorathluna shares Lily, Eve, and Adam’s Nier themed costumes.

sirevanztheduke shares Eve wearing 2B’s outfit in combat

FrameCaptureVP shares Eve approaching Emil in the Wastelands.

crisg_art shares Eve striking a heart pose in 2B’s outfit

Valkyrion126 shares Eve strike a pose in the A2 YoRHa Type A No.2 outfit.

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: PlayStation 30th Anniversary

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Next week, celebrate 30 years of PlayStation history! Share pics of your favorite PlayStation consoles, games, or collection through the years using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

It’s a special time of year in the GT calendar as we head to Amsterdam in the Netherlands for the World Finals of the Gran Turismo World Series 2024. After three rounds of spectacular racing in Montreal in July, Prague in August and Tokyo in September, the points at the top of the tables are tantalizingly close as the action returns to Theater Amsterdam, the scene of 2023’s World Series Showdown.

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As ever, the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup final is the warm-up event for World Finals weekend and takes place at 16:00 CET on Friday, December 7. Always competitive, the TGR GT Cup will feature a mix of established World Series stars, aiming to make a winning start to their weekends, with some newcomers to the international scene keen to establish themselves. The 24 racers from around the world race in two heats before a Grand Final decides the 2024 champion.

Team Lexus heads the points table in the Manufacturers Cup. But its talisman, Igor Fraga (BRA), winner of Round 1 in Montreal, will not be at the World Finals due to Super GT racing commitments in Japan. Harald Walsen from Chile deputises, but second-placed Team Porsche hopes to make up the four-point deficit while warding off Team BMW, just a further point adrift.

With a single driver having represented each team in Rounds 1-3, all three will join forces in Amsterdam and share the racing and team strategy duties. The Manufacturers Cup action can be seen live at 19:00 CET on Friday.

On Sunday, December 8 at 16:00 CET the Nations Cup takes centre stage. Frenchman Kylian Drumont’s flawless win in Tokyo propelled him to the top of the standings. He leads by a single point from a three-way tie for second made up of three former champions: Spain’s Jose Serrano; Montreal winner Takuma Miyazono of Japan; and the winner of Round 2 in Prague, Italy’s Valerio Gallo.

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Hello, Proxies! I am Cross Shi, the technical lead of the Zenless Zone Zero dev team. We are very grateful for your support of our new game over the past few months. With the highly anticipated version 1.4, A Storm of Falling Stars, launching on December 18, I am eager to share our latest game content and optimizations with you! Also, I’m excited to announce that Zenless Zone Zero will be arriving on PS5 Pro with a multitude of optimizations for the new console.

Heart-pounding combat with legendary characters

After turning the tide of the explosive crime engineered by the Vision Corporation, Proxies forged bonds with a diverse array of Agents, and the conspiracy surrounding the Sacrifice begins to surface. With new crises drawing near, the contours of truth emerge in the upcoming Chapter 5. In this chapter, our long-standing acquaintance Perlman finally awakens, granting us a glimpse into the secrets behind the Sacrifice and exploring the mysteries surrounding the siblings’ background. At the same time, the New Eridu Public Security is undergoing its election, igniting an undercurrent of turmoil throughout the city. Proxies should be prepared to face a climactic battle against the formidable enemy, Sacrifice.

The highly anticipated character, Hoshimi Miyabi, as the chief of Section 6 and the youngest Void Hunter, also joins your team. As a Frost Anomaly agent, she’s a powerhouse with her cursed blade Tailless. Every enemy should fear her masterful swordsmanship and swift movements. This determined agent doesn’t stand alone. Asaba Harumasa, the Electric Attack agent whose weapon can shift between bow and blade, is also ready to maneuver seamlessly on the battlefield.

Hollow Zero major update, new engaging gameplay and explorable areas

To offer Proxies diversified combat experiences, we launched the battle tower, aka the Simulated Battle Trial, in version 1.3. We’re delighted that Proxies push their limits and embrace these electrifying challenges. In version 1.4, Hollow Zero will undergo the major update, Shadows Lost, where Proxies plunge into fierce battles within the Lost Void, armed with additional support and equipment including weapons, Bangboo assist skill, and Resonia. Agents such as Miyabi, Ellen, Yanagi, and Billy will have the chance to showcase their exclusive Gear. Upon completing missions, Proxies receive new A-level Brawlerboo and other rewards.

My name is Jenny, and I’m the Communications Director for Ivy Road, the indie studio currently developing Wanderstop. Our team is proud to announce that Wanderstop will be released on PlayStation 5 on March 11, 2025. We are eager for the chance for players to step into Alta’s shoes and contribute to PlayStation’s tradition of representing impactful, emotional storytelling in games.  

A Mysterious Tea Shop

In Wanderstop, you’ll play as a former tournament fighter named Alta who has to put her troubled past aside to tend a charming shop and brew tea for its various customers. One would anticipate that after a lifetime of dedication, determination, and constant competition, Alta would welcome the opportunity to slow down. But Alta isn’t quite like everyone else, and this golden opportunity for rest is something she wishes she could escape. Instead of fighting, Alta must spend time growing and harvesting the ingredients needed for tea and mixing them in an unusual tea-making contraption, speaking with the many travelers who pass through the shop, learning their stories, and making tea to match their unique requests. 

In your downtime, you might tidy up around the clearing, decorate the shop in your style, or just sit on a bench with a cup of tea and listen to your own thoughts. Maybe doing nothing at all is okay. The shop demands patience and rejects those who have come only in the pursuit of growth unchecked. 

Inspired by Personal Experience

Creative Director Davey Wreden’s experience with burnout initially inspired the concept of Wanderstop, and as the team and project grew, each member brought their perspectives to the table. We also drew from the groundwork of many narrative and cozy games that have also explored challenging topics.

In our release date announcement video, we had the opportunity to share a bit of Davey’s journey. Years ago, he wrote and directed two games – The Stanley Parable and The Beginner’s Guide – and after finishing those games, he felt incredibly burnt out. In the hopes of bringing some balance to his life, and to inspire a healthier work/life balance, he started to explore making a cozy game. As he progressed, he discovered that playing cozy games can provide lots of relaxation – making them still contain the stresses and challenges that all game development holds.

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Since the launch of PlayStation Tournaments on PS5, we’ve continued to bring together a community of competitive gamers and esports fans on PS5 to test their skills and compete at a regional and global level. In the spirit of celebrating our community, we’re excited to announce PlayStation Tournaments: XP, a new live studio event that invites the top competitive gamers globally on PS5 for a unique in-person team-based competition. 

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On January 18, 2025, the first-ever PlayStation Tournaments: XP competition will be held live in London. Qualifying players from across the globe and the competitive gaming community on PS5 will represent teams Triangle, Circle, Cross, and Square to earn points during the competition and vie for the title of champion, in addition to winning exclusive prizes.

Through online qualifiers via PlayStation Tournaments on PS5, players will have a chance to compete to earn their trip to London, while fans at home will be able to tune into the event live stream, watch all the action, and win prizes.

How to qualify for PlayStation Tournaments: XP 

To battle for a chance to compete in London, play in any PlayStation Tournaments: XP Open Qualifier on PS5. Open Qualifiers will start today for Tekken 8 and EA Sports FC 25. Open Qualifiers for Fortnite will start on December 6, and Astro Bot will start on December 13, 2024. See here for full details on the rules and times for each qualifier.

Players who win an Open Qualifier will be invited to a regional online Closed Final. After winning a Closed Final, the player will then earn a spot to compete in the live PlayStation Tournaments: XP event and a ticket to London, including flights and lodging. 

Gear up for PlayStation Tournaments: XP in London on January 18, 2025

When qualifying players arrive in London, they’ll be seeded into one of the four teams (Triangle, Circle, Cross, and Square) and compete across several exciting live broadcast matches to earn points (called “XP”) for their team.  

Each team will feature a Team Captain and Specialists, which are a crew of community favorites who specialize in one of the four featured titles. These Team Captains and Specialists will represent, cheer on, and coach their team through the tournament. We’ll be unveiling the full roster of Team Captains and Specialists in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! 

After four rounds of competition and

What’s it like bringing a K-Pop hit from Barbie the Album into a VR Rhythm game?  It’s kinda like opening the doors and walking into a party — with a lot of pink all around you.

Hi, I’m Falcon from Kluge Interactive and this is the new Synth Riders Experience – Barbie Dance ‘n Dream. It’s a Barbie-fueled ride to Fifty Fifty’s “Barbie Dreams (feat. Kaliii).” In fact, this is the first time Barbie joins a VR rhythm game — and it’s available right now!

Here’s a small taste of what you can experience yourself right now in Synth Riders with this new DLC.

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You’ll soak in some rays at the beach, groove at the roller disco, and dance through Barbie dreams in Synth Riders’ latest musical journey. It’s a whole new audio-visual Experience, from the team that delivered the one-of-a-kind immersive tracks collaborating with Muse, The Offspring, and Lindsay Stirling – to name a few.

Associate Creative Director Jaime Nunez-Lopez told me “The idea of Barbie dreaming that she´s on a journey through different dream worlds really fit the Synth Riders game mechanics and perfectly matched the theme of the song itself.”

And, really, we needed an excuse to have pink dolphins in a game!

Jaime adds, “It’s really all about bringing a huge smile to your face by the time the song’s done.” So pull out that power pink wardrobe and get yourself ready for the Synth Riders Experience — Barbie Dance ‘n Dream! 

We can’t wait to see all of you dressing up in pink for the occasion!

The Synth Riders Experien

In our upcoming release of Star Wars: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, which launches January 23 on PS5 and PS4, we’re excited to introduce the new Lightsaber Color Toggle. This update gives you the power to switch between the classic lightsaber colors from the original game or adjust to colors that align with what you have seen throughout the expanded Star Wars galaxy — in books, movies, and TV series.

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For the first time, Mace Windu can wield his iconic purple lightsaber in Jedi Power Battles, a nod to his weapon seen throughout the Star Wars films and beyond. In a galaxy full of challenges, every color change adds a unique flair to your lightsaber combat.

The new toggle feature gives you even more ways to personalize your gameplay experience with characters like Adi Gallia, Plo Koon, and Ki-Adi-Mundi. Get ready for the fight by picking your character and now your lightsaber color too!

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles is packed with memorable locations and action, from the Theed Palace on Naboo to the Trade Federation Battleship. Along the way, players will face off against droids and the merciless Darth Maul himself. 

Lightsaber colors: original vs. new

• Mace Windu: Original – Blue | New – Purple
• Adi Gallia: Original – Red | New – Blue
• Plo Koon: Original – Yellow | New – Blue
• Ki-Adi-Mundi: Original – Purple | New – Blue

Each lightsaber color comes with its own sense of history and purpose. Mace Windu’s famous purple blade, for instance, signifies both his mastery of the Force and his unique combat style. Meanwhile, Plo Koon’s transformation to blue reflects his role as a respected member of the Jedi Council, upholding peace and justice across the galaxy. With this new feature, battles feel more immersive than ever.

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