Learn to work together in a hilarious co-op adventure, think tactically to survive and outsmart the perfect organism, then discover and tame new species with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for December. It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem launch December 3 for PlayStation Plus members¹.

But before we take a closer look at each game in turn, we want to share some PlayStation Plus activities taking place this December as part of the wider PlayStation 30^th anniversary celebrations (which you may have had a glimpse of earlier this year). Activities include Tournaments, free Online Multiplayer Weekend, PlayStation Plus Premium Game Trial, an early look at Classic Games and more. You can find out more information further into this post. 

Now, back to the games!

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Hi everyone! My name is Juan Martinez, executive producer at Fatshark and part of the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide team. I’d like to welcome all PlayStation players to the four-player co-operative grimdark experience we have created.

Today we opened access to Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PS5 players who pre-ordered the Imperial Edition. We are super excited to announce that the game will be available for all PS5 players on December 3. 

Darktide originally launched on PC in November 2022 and since then we have been working nonstop to expand the game, including nine major additions and 25+ updates worth of content and improvements. The release on PS5 coincides with the release of our 10th major free update: Grim Protocols. And we have even more in store for you in the years ahead! 

Fast paced-combat, Fatshark style 

We have dreamt of making a game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe for years, and with Darktide, we’ve turned this dream into reality. Darktide is a four-player co-op action game in which you play as a conscripted convict – a Reject – serving the Inquisition in reclaiming the city of Tertium, which has fallen to hordes of Chaos. To survive, you’ll switch between melee and ranged combat, a hybrid system we’ve worked hard to perfect.

Bringing Warhammer 40,000: Darktide to PS5 and PS5 Pro

While developing Darktide for PS5, we focused on delivering the best possible experience to players. We spent a great deal of time and effort in adapting the game to the PS5 hardware. PS5 users have the freedom to choose between Performance mode (running at 60FPS on a 1440p resolution) and Quality mode (running at 30FPS on a 4K resolution). For those of you with a PS5 Pro, we harnessed PSSR technology to get Warhammer 40,000: Darktide running at a steady 60FPS at 4K resolution. 

We also spent quite a bit of time with the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback features of the DualSense wireless controller. Our team wants the DualSense controller to feel like a natural extension of the Warhammer 40,000: Darktide experience. From the iconic Boltgun firing explosive rounds, to the point accuracy of the energy-based Lasgun or a Force Staff channeling psyker powers, each weapon provides a unique experience whenever you swap gear. 

Automatic weapons have never felt as good as they do with the DualSense controller’s haptic rumble and trigger effects. Feel the triggers shaking with every shot, while the rumble is punching away inside the DualSense controller. When your ammo count is getting lower, the triggers feel more intense, so you always know when you are about to run dry. Feeling the blades of the Chainsword spinning and the haptic feedback of your blade cutting through the flesh of heretics and demons is pure, grisly enjoyment. We can’t wait to see your reactions to these features once they launch on December 3. 

Unlock your potential

To make you feel at home on Tertium, we included a huge amount of options in the character creator so that you can fine-tune the appearance of your Reject in the game including their class, looks, background history, and voice. We want to empower players to become part of this world, and its conflict, in more personal ways. 

Each class has its own complex talent tree, allowing you to further customize your play style among three main domains (or sub-classes) and anyth

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Howdy folks! Friend of the podcast Shuhei Yoshida joins us to recap some of his biggest moments across 31 years of PlayStation, including his role as Head of Indies Initiative and his work with PlayStation Studios. Shu celebrates the highlights of his illustrious PlayStation career and discusses his favorite games of each PlayStation console generation. 

Plus, the team continues to feature listener and developer opinions on their favorite PlayStation memories. We’ll continue to feature listeners and developers (and name our favorite PS Vita, PS4, and PS VR games!) leading up to PlayStation’s 30th anniversary on December 3.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Warhammer 40,000: Darktide | PS5
  • Fantasian Neo Dimension | PS5
  • Infinity Nikki | PS5
  • Skydance’s Behemoth | PS5, PS VR2
  • Marvel Rivals | PS5
  • Path of Exile 2 (Early Access) | PS5
• Interview w/ Shuhei Yoshida (begins at 4:27)
• Special listener/developer favorite PlayStation games segment
• The podcast crew highlights honorable mentions for their top games on PlayStation (discussion to be continued…)

The Cast

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If you’ve listened to PlayStation Podcast over the past 14 years, then you definitely know Shuhei Yoshida. Perhaps best known for his lengthy turn as the President of PlayStation Studios during part of the PS3 and PS4 years, Yoshida-san has spent the past few years evangelizing independent developers as Head of Indies Initiative at PlayStation.

With PlayStation’s 30th anniversary arriving next week, I got some time to catch up with Yoshida-san to discuss his career, his plans for the future, and his top game picks across 30 years of PlayStation. Read on for some excerpts from our lengthy conversation.

Note: Interview condensed for clarity and brevity. To hear the full conversation, click here. (Apple, Spotify, direct DL)

SID: You were one of our first guests on the PlayStation Podcast, probably 14 years ago. But it’s been quite a while…. What have you been up to?

SHU: I’ve been traveling a lot! I’ve been all over the place. I’ve been in Brazil, India, Australia, Sweden, visiting developers, game events, looking at the new games from developers, and tweeting about games that I like throughout the year.

SID: Happy to have you, we’re going to do a lot of catching up. But I heard you had some news for us here today?

SHU: Yes, I have an announcement to make. I’m leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment on January 15 2025… it’s like announcing the launch date of a new game, [something] I haven’t done for a long time [laughs].

SID: You’ve been with Sony Interactive for so long. What’s guiding the decision and the timing?

SHU: I’ve been with PlayStation from the beginning, and this is my 31st year with PlayStation. And when I hit 30 years, I was thinking, hmm, it may be about time for me to move on. You know, the company’s been doing great. I love PS5, I love the games that are coming out on this platform. And we have new generations of management who I respect and admire. And I’m so excited for the future of PlayStation. 

So you know, PlayStation is in really good hands. I thought, okay, this is my time.

SID: That makes a lot of sense. Well, let’s reflect on your career. I know you’ve been here for a long time, but how long exactly have you been with PlayStation?

SHU:  Yeah, I joined Ken Kutanagi’s team in February of 1993, when they were still developing the original PlayStation. Ken’s team had only engineers. Everyone was engineers. And I was the first non-technical person to join the team as the company, Sony Corporation at the time, started to plan to bring PlayStation to market. So it was 31 years ago.

SID: Ken Kutaragi is often called the father of PlayStation. What was it like working at the company back in those days, before the original PlayStation came out?

SHU: Yeah so when I joined [PlayStation], it was still just a department. Ken’s team was doing the development, and there was another team under Sony Music Entertainment Japan making games for Super Nintendo, and that was another small team preparing to make games for PlayStation. So the two teams merged, Ken’s team under Sony and Sato-san’s team under Sony Music Entertainment Japan, to create Sony Computer Entertainment in November 1993.

When the company was estab

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What’s up, gang! The festivities for PlayStation’s 30th anniversary continue 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 PSP and PS3. We’ll continue to feature listeners and developers leading up to PlayStation’s 30th anniversary on December 3 and beyond.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Nine Sols | PS5, PS4
  • Trombone Champ: Unflattened | PS VR2
  • Snow Bros. Wonderland | PS5, PS4
• PlayStation VR2 news on Mare, Trombone Champ: Unflattened, Masters of Light, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and Hitman World of Assassination
• Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns new kombatant Ghostface 
• Legacy of Kain series retrospective
• Gran Turismo 7 – Update 1.54 adds five new cars, a new Cafe Menu, and more
• MLB The Show 25 revealed
• 30th Anniversary listener and developer favorite PlayStation games 
• The podcast crew highlights personal top PSP and PS3 games (to be continued…)

The Cast

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Last week, we asked you to highlight favorite companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s heroic highlights:

_xFenrir shares scout Lace Harding posing with her bow and arrows on her back.

LadyCalzone shares a portrait of Mourn Watcher Emmerich bathed in the green glow of his staff.

devilishbrycevp shares a portrait of Veil Jumper elf Bellara.

esterinaska shares Shadow Dragon mage Neve in the middle of an incantation.

jdbolzan shares a portrait of dragon hunter Taash looking sullen.

xLightningWolfx shares Grey Warden elf Davrin in the heat of battle.

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: Gathering
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 27, 2024 

Next week, it’s time to come together. Share a moment that had characters gathering together in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Dear Trailblazers, greetings from the Honkai: Star Rail dev team! It’s been a while, but today we’re thrilled to bring you more information about version 2.7, A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn which launches on December 4, the last chapter before the Astral Express sets its sights on the mysterious realm of Amphoreus, known as the Eternal Land. This update closes our chapter in Penacony and paves the way for a new story in version 3.0.

In the previous story arc, Black Swan suggested the Crew venture to Amphoreus — a realm so enigmatic that even the Aeon of the Trailblaze, Akivili, never managed to reach. Curious yet cautious, Miss Himeko the Navigator decides to gather any available intel about this destination. Meanwhile, the Crew makes a final stop in Penacony, reuniting with old friends and creating lasting memories in one last farewell before they set forth on their next daring journey.

Old friends returning to the spotlight

The memories of that performance at the Penacony Grand Theater feel as vivid as yesterday. It’s not just the Astral Express or Penacony that’s awakened from its dream — Sunday has, too. Reflecting on it, there’s something deeply stirring about sharing the stage with Mr. Sunday once more. Stepping down from his role as the head of the Oak Family, he’s chosen to “Descend to the mortal realm and walk their lands. See what this world is truly like.” Casting aside blessings from both Harmony and Order, Sunday is setting out to pursue his vision of a utopia as a mere mortal. This time, he returns to Penacony, thanks to the aid of a secretive Pepeshi called Wonweek, with one wish: to give a final, unforgettable performance before embarking on his new journey. Accordingly, his robe and hood serve not only to give him a fresh appearance but also to hide his true identity for his last dance in the Planet of Festivities.

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Major League Baseball’s exciting 2024 season has wrapped and with MLB The Show 24’s Season 4 content arriving tomorrow*, we at San Diego Studio wanted to take a moment to share a sneak peek at the future of this franchise. 

MLB The Show 24 Season 4

Beginning tomorrow, all fans can enjoy every card in MLB The Show 24 as we move into Season 4 with the release of 2024 Finest with more content coming. Yes, this also means cards in your inventory from previous seasons in MLB The Show 24 can be enjoyed again!

MLB The Show 25 Diamond Dynasty

We appreciate the feedback from our community and have also decided that Sets and Seasons will not be returning in MLB The Show 25, allowing every card to be used freely throughout the year. While we look forward to sharing more about our live content plans for MLB The Show 25 at a later date, our Season 4 approach gives you a sense of the direction of MLB The Show 25.

We are also excited to share that you, our fans, will be able to earn rewards in MLB The Show 24 to jump-start your MLB The Show 25 experience! Beginning tomorrow, you can start earning Now & Later MLB The Show Packs in playable content all throughout Diamond Dynasty! Each Now & Later MLB The Show Pack earned in MLB The Show 24 will grant an MLB The Show Pack in MLB The Show 25**.

As we work to develop the most authentic and realistic Major League Baseball experience possible, we wanted to share a sneak peek of what is to come next year in MLB The Show 25.

• Road To The Show: Deepen the player’s journey before being drafted, and return control to how a player develops and grows in new and interesting ways. 

• Diamond Dynasty*: With Sets and Seasons retiring, our fans can look forward to all-new elements of the Diamond Dynasty experience blended with what they love most about it. 

• Franchise: Improved trade evaluation metrics are coming along with a new fun and engaging offseason experience.

• Gameplay: With the expansion of quick time events, defensive AI, and pathing updates, enjoy more engaging moment-to-moment gameplay. 

For all the latest MLB The Show information, head to TheShow.com, sign up for The Scouting Report, and follow our X, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

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**An internet connection, MLB The Show account, and purchase of MLB The Show 25, once available, is required to receive your Now & Later MLB The Show Pack in MLB The Show 25.

As we head into the holiday season, we’re excited to celebrate another year of amazing PlayStation experiences with our community with PlayStation’s Black Friday offers that begin this week. From November 22, players and gift givers can explore a range of amazing offers on games and more on PlayStation Store*. 

Visit the official PlayStation Black Friday site starting on November 22 for updates. 

PlayStation Plus

Players who join PlayStation Plus from November 22 through December 5 can save up to 30% on a 12-month membership. Current PlayStation Plus Essential members can save 25% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% when upgrading from PlayStation Plus Extra to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.

With PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe, get access to monthly games, exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and hundreds of PS4 and PS5 titles through the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, including hit titles like The Last of Us Part I, Grand Theft Auto V, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and many more*. 

PlayStation Store

From November 22 through December 2, offers on hundreds of PS5 and PS4 digital games are also coming to PlayStation Store, including popular titles like EA Sports FC 25, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Hogwarts Legacy, and much more. Visit PlayStation Store when the promotion begins on November 22 to view the full selection and find out your local savings.

*Products may have different sales periods. See specific offer details on product detail pages.

**Availability of Classics and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PlayStation Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms

Gran Turismo players! Update 1.54 brings an rush of exciting cars, events, and challenges, including an update to the Gran Turismo Sophy AI agent for the classic Trial Mountain Circuit and Tokyo Expressway – East Clockwise.  Be sure to not miss the Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race where you can experience the same races featured in this year’s grand final!

Update 1.54* for Gran Turismo 7 will be available as of Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00pm PT / +1 Day, 6:00am GMT / +1 Day, 3:00pm JST.

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Five new cars added this month

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