As we continue our celebrations leading up to the 30th anniversary of the first PlayStation console launch, we have a special treat to reveal today that brings the past together with the present.

Introducing our PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

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The new limited edition designs pay homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the passion and support of our fans and talented game developers. Reminiscent of the very first PlayStation console to launch on December 3, 1994, this limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation color design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be sold in highly limited supply in the following options:

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Over seven years ago, we released Horizon Zero Dawn into the wilds. Players got to meet Aloy, our leading hero, thrust into a journey of (self-)discovery in a mysterious, far-future world ravaged by deadly machines.

It was also the beginning of a thriving community of cosplayers, virtual photographers, fan artists, and content creators who inspire us to this day with their incredible creations. Horizon Zero Dawn is near and dear to many fans, as well as to everyone at Guerrilla.

And that community has not stopped growing. Each year, many millions more pick up Horizon Zero Dawn for the first time. But 7 years is a long time in the world of computer graphics; technology improves. As time moved on, we really wished that new players who join Aloy on her origin story can do it with a version that is worthy of their PS5 or compatible PC. And so, we are thrilled to announce that the game has been remastered by our talented friends at Nixxes.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches on October 31. The captivating story and awe-inspiring post-apocalyptic world returns alongside a host of technological improvements, visual enhancements, and upgraded features. It also includes The Frozen Wilds content, a vast expansion featuring additional lands, skills, weapons, and machines. Take a look at the announcement trailer below.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered features over 10 hours of re-recorded conversation, mocap and countless graphical improvements that bring the game to the same visual fidelity as its critically acclaimed sequel Horizon Forbidden West. The game’s lush world includes frozen mountains, dense jungles, and arid deserts with stunning new visuals and 4K¹ graphics and travelling between settlements is now lightning-fast.

The story’s many compelling characters have been upgraded, bringing them in line with current generation advances in character models and rendering. We hope that improved animation, lightning, textures and more will make new and existing fans excited to dive into the action!

The audio experience in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been significantly enhanced. We’ve completely revamped the sound mix, now supporting PS5 Tempest 3D Audio Tech² for higher-order ambisonics and Atmos rendering for an immersive soundscape. Our sound design has also seen major improvements, with hundreds of improvements both in-game and in the cinematics. 

We’re excited to reveal a new limited edition DualSense wireless controller featuring fan-favorite characters from the Fortnite universe: Fishstick and Peely. Drop into the action and defy the Storm as you build, battle, and create with the new DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition. 

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The DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for SGD 119 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 MSRP and will be available for pre-order starting October 3, 2024 and launching in Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand on November 15, 2024. The exact launch date and availability for the controller may vary by region.

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Today’s State of Play packed a lot in its over 30-minute runtime. New game reveals, updates on upcoming titles and much, much more*. If you’re looking to catch up on all the exciting new info, we have you covered below with a full recap and stream archive.

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And we also have deeper dives into everything revealed during the show as well, including additional info by the games’ creators. Find all that good stuff directly below, collected into one handy list. Enjoy. 

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Astro Bot

Team Asobi has announced Astro Bot will receive new speedrun levels and 10 new Special Bots to rescue from this Fall.

Read more about what you can expect as Team Asobi’s Nicolas Doucet introduces the new content. 

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25 years ago, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver introduced the world to the vampire Raziel. In the game’s opening scene, Raziel is betrayed and executed by his master, the vampire emperor Kain. Enduring untold suffering and disfigurement, Raziel rises eons later as the iconic and vengeful blue wraith we all know and love.

In 1999, games were built differently. Deep narratives were uncommon and fully voiced cut-scenes were rare. Soul Reaver had both and quickly became a classic.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver, Aspyr is proud to announce Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

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Remaster pillars defined

As with our work on Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, the key to a great Remaster is to bring a classic game to modern hardware with enough visual and quality-of-life improvements to feel natural, while carefully preserving the integrity of the original. We want new fans to join the Soul Reaver faithful in reliving Raziel’s adventures.

Engineering goal: Performance with pixel-perfect preservation

Thankfully Crystal Dynamics was able to provide us with the source code, so we started with the original engine and a complete set of assets. This foundation ensured we could deliver the exact same combat, puzzles, and boss fights, with the same balance and feel, as the original. 

With its environmental storytelling and the innovative mechanics that allowed players to shift between the material and spectral realms, Soul Reaver pushed the limits of computer memory in the ‘90s. The way we’ve engineered the title will preserve that legacy for players returning to Nosgoth or visiting for the first time.

But we didn’t want to stop at the original toggle between realms. We also integrated a toggle between classic and modern game art, on the fly, without ever having a hit to performance.

Gameplay Goal: Surprise and delight lifelong hardcore fans

The Soul Reaver game narratives are powerful and

When we announced Dynasty Warriors: Origins back in May, the team at Koei Tecmo and Omega Force were ecstatic to hear from fans worldwide who have been waiting to experience the next evolution of Dynasty Warriors. Today, we’re excited to share here first that the game will be available on January 17, 2025! To help celebrate the release date news, we’re also showcasing for the first time our brand-new trailer!

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Now that you’ve had the chance to check out the trailer, I can fill you in bit more on the content and what’s in store once the game hits in January as we’re introducing you to the storyline and our new protagonist for the first time.

A Three Kingdoms told from the perspective of an original protagonist

The game takes place inside the Three Kingdoms, as this is a famous time period of ancient China in what played out as a dramatic ensemble masterpiece. In order to suppress the violent group known as the Yellow Turbans, many famous officers came together to battle them, but after the battle ended there were many questions left unanswered. Why did the officers part ways? How did that end up in the creation of the Three Kingdoms? A closer look reveals that there were many historic and beloved characters involved, each with their own relationships and agendas, which then expanded into a story about conquering kingdoms.

In this game, we have placed an original protagonist to partake in this dramatic Three Kingdoms tale, where he plays an active role while giving players a first-hand experience in the world of ancient China. Players will make various choices as the protagonist, but he too carries a secret, which will have an impact on the Three Kingdoms story. The protagonist is the player’s alter ego and is also one of the figures who helps weave the story, and it is through his existence that we will illustrate a Three Kingdoms that has never been seen before!

The protagonist is a traveling martial artist with amnesia, and during his travels he meets many famous (and infamous) warriors from the era. Some of these fighters will align with the nameless hero, while others will become his enemy as he learns to navigate the dangerous world of the Three Kingdoms. As developers, it’s exciting to us that players who are unfamiliar with the Three Kingdoms story will be able to learn and enjoy this alluring historic tale alongside the protagonist, who will act as the player’s alter ego in the game, as they fight their way through the epic story.

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We’re excited to reveal a new limited edition DualSense wireless controller featuring fan-favorite characters from the Fortnite universe: Fishstick and Peely. Drop into the action and defy the Storm as you build, battle, and create with the new DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition. 

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The DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480 MSRP and will be available for pre-order starting October 3, 2024 and launching globally starting November 7, 2024. The exact launch date and availability for the controller may vary by region.

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Greetings, future junior architects! After well over a year since our reveal, we’re incredibly thrilled to announce that Towers of Aghasba is coming to PlayStation 5 in November 2024 in Early Access! Considering this is Dreamlit’s very first game launch, we’re nervous but even more so excited to let the world experience what our small, but ambitious indie studio has been working hard on for the past few years.

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Now let’s dive into the world we’ve been building. In Towers of Aghasba, the Shimu tribe return to their homeland of Aghasba, where they fled from 50 years ago when the withered invaded and wrecked havoc on everything in its path. Despite the ravaged state of the land, the Shimu are intent on reclaiming their home and rebuilding their civilization. You are tasked to be a junior architect to aid in this endeavor.

The first step towards rebuilding the Shimu civilization is by establishing villages. Villages serve as settlements for the Shimu, and lay the foundation for more advanced structures to be constructed within it. Depending on the biome you decide to place your village marker, a different village is established, allowing for different kinds of structures to be constructed!

Aghasba is however devoid of life following the withered devastation. To acquire much of the resources needed to expand across the island, you will need to restore Aghasba’s ecosystems. This is done by planting special seeds called “Colossal Seeds”, which will create an ecosystem of various flora and fauna around it. Different biomes give rise to different ecosystems, which each consists of its own unique sets of creatures and plant life!

Maintaining a balance between the expansion of your villages and the growth of the ecosystem is an integral part of the core gameplay loop of Towers of Aghasba. While you harvest the resources provided by the ecosystem to build up your villages, you are also required to grow pla

Now, PS Blog readers, if you could just place both fingers lightly on the planchette of the spirit board in front of you, we can begin.

We’re very excited to reveal that there’s not long until you can join Vivian and Amy for a séance in Fear the Spotlight. But before you enter Sunnyside High, we wanted to dive into how we’ve been inspired by classic PlayStation experiences to bring our modern horror adventure to life. As you may have just seen in the recently released trailer, the aesthetic style, gameplay mechanics, and tone all come from a deep nostalgia over the games of the past.

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Our studio name, Cozy Game Pals, actually came about long before we decided to make a horror game, but we do think there is something exceptionally comforting about the classic, original PlayStation art style. It’s nostalgic and reminds us of playing our first horror games, in bedrooms around the TV with siblings, daring to brave the original Silent Hill. We feel like Vivian’s journey in Fear the Spotlight is actually a welcoming one in a world of high fidelity horror graphics. 

There might not be 4K gore running down the walls of Sunnyside’s halls, but that doesn’t mean you’re not going to be on edge. Another gift of this particular art style and the purposeful dithering (the name of that grainy retro look) is the fact that it gives you just enough to let your imagination run away with you. Was that a shape between the stacks in the library? Did a head just appear around the corner and disappear? Or are your eyes playing tricks on you? 

In Fear the Spotlight, all of the above might be true but, like the best horror movie experiences, we want to make sure you paint horror pictures in your mind far scarier than anything we could ever show you.

Not only is the original PlayStation art style comforting, nostalgic, and allows for seriously atmospheric scares, but it also suits us on a practical level. Cozy Game Pals is just the two of us, Bryan and Crista (hi!). A lo-fi approach to visuals has meant that we can be efficient and really lean into crafting the atmosphere and pacing throughout the game. We love playing with your expectations an

We are excited to share with you the latest look from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. In this new gameplay slice, captured on PlayStation 5, watch Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero, fighting alongside two companions, Taash and Lucanis, that we brought along specifically for this battle.  There are seven companions in total in the game, and these make up the Veilguard – who are tasked with Rook to take on corrupt ancient gods who are hellbent on destroying the world.  

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As seen in the trailer, the blighted gods have unleashed a fearsome dragon on Thedas.  It will be up to you, as Rook, to use all your tactical skills and abilities in the fight – whilst commanding your companions in battle with the ability wheel – to fight smart and strategically deliver the most devastating attacks and combos to bring the gigantic beast down.

The Rook featured in this battle is a Mage – one of three classes you can choose when you create your character.  Mages rain down fury with spells that incinerate, freeze, electrocute and crush. Some cast from afar, while others prefer close quarters combat. 

The mage class can switch between two weapon sets – a Staff for ranged attacks, or an Elemental Orb and Dagger for close quarters combat.  Eagle eyed players might be able to see Rook is facing off against an ice dragon in the trailer, which is vulnerable to fire.  Because of this, the player has equipped an Orb that enhances Burning damage, alongside supplementary skills that complement the equipped weaponry. 

Throughout the fight, Rook commands her companions to utilize abilities that set up powerful damage combinations.  For example, when the dragon is staggered, Rook primes the target by commanding Lucanis to use the “Debilitate” ability.  This applies the “Sundered” status, which is then detonated by Rook’s “Dark Squall” ability.  This Primer + Detonator combo produces massive damage, getting the group closer to victory.

To end the battle, Rook uses the equipped ultimate ability “Thunderous End”, unleashing a massive amount of damage, shocking enemies in a wide radius.  This is perfect against a large target like the ice dragon you’re facing off against.