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The Knightling launches on PS5 on August 28

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Hi everyone! I’m Matthijs, creative director and co-founder of Twirlbound, and we are thrilled to announce that our open-world fantasy action-adventure game, The Knightling, is coming to PlayStation 5 on August 28. We can’t wait to welcome you to the wondrous world of Clesseia, where you’ll take on the role of knight-in-training. When the realm’s great protector, Sir Lionstone goes missing, you must take up his mighty magic shield and traverse the fields and forests to search for him.

In our brand-new trailer, we put you in the ever-determined Knightling’s small but mighty boots, sliding, gliding, dashing, and bashing across Clesseia, including a never-before-seen region of the game we’re revealing for the very first time – the Cornered Bosk.

The Knightling launches on PS5 on August 28

The sprawling lands of Clesseia are known for many things: the bustling city center, full of activity and life; the great aqueduct, winding through the Outskirts to provide power and water to the people; the Great Barrier, which borders the Windtorn Fields, offering both protection and threat; and then there are the seldom-visited, secluded woods in the far corner of the realm known as the Cornered Bosk.

Where the Outskirts and Windtorn Fields are familiar and full of helpful allies, the Cornered Bosk is a curveball, conundrum, and enigma all wrapped into one. As our bold Knightling, you must follow the rumored path of your missing mentor Sir Lionstone, through this mysterious region, and there you will quickly find that nothing is quite what it seems.

Submerged in mystery

For the design of the Cornered Bosk, we were inspired by the element of water. We looked at real-world mangroves and how forests can not only survive but often thrive in very wet conditions. The environment is designed to feel like an underwater abyss, with flora, fauna, and small, ethereal jellyfish that could belong to the deepest of oceans but is floating through the air.

The region’s standout landmark is a giant whirlpool, rumbling loudly at the heart of the forest and slowly swallowing everything surrounding it. Through its many mirages and the surrounding Sinking Sanctuary’s angled slopes, the whirlpool lures you to its mesmerizing center. The abandoned crypt is full of formidable monsters and bandits that await you. There is only a fragment of what makes this a more treacherous region than any you have encountered before.

Forever Skies launches on PlayStation 5 on April 14

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Hi everyone! After around four years of development, we can finally announce that Forever Skies will be coming to PlayStation 5 on April 14, 2025.

Welcome to Forever Skies

For those of you just finding out about our labor of love, Forever Skies is a first-person survival game that takes you on a journey across an ecologically ruined Earth, where you must build and pilot a high-tech airship to survive.

Lunar Remastered Collection: Bringing new fans to an old favorite

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When Lunar debuted in North America in 1993, it was a standout in the emerging Western market for Japanese RPGs. Lunar featured detailed, animated cinematic cutscenes, plenty of voice acting, high-quality music, and–most importantly–an endearing story packed with engaging and memorable characters. While it wasn’t the first CD-ROM-based JRPG to hit the market, it was one that left a powerful impact on everyone who played it.

A sequel, two PlayStation remakes, a PSP outing and more further broadened the audience for Lunar. More than 30 years after the series’ debut, Lunar and Lunar 2 are coming back to the realm of PlayStation with the Lunar Remastered Collection. To give some insight into what makes the Lunar games special–and to stir fond memories among longtime fans–we talked to Matthias Pergams, Producer over at GungHo Online Entertainment America.

Lunar Remastered Collection: Bringing new fans to an old favorite

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“LUNAR was one of the first JRPGs on the CD-ROM format, with animated cutscenes, in-game voice acting, and even an opening theme song,” Pergams explains. “The series gained a dedicated following both within and outside Japan, paving the way for the genre as a whole. It’s a work that has a unique historical significance.”

The original Lunar has been remade and re-released a few times for various platforms (along with Lunar 2, to a lesser degree), so we were curious as to why the PlayStation “Complete” versions of the two games were chosen as the base for the remasters. “Each version is different and possesses unique merits, so we actually struggled quite a bit with this question. Ultimately, the choice came down to which version we felt represented the series best. For us, it was the PlayStation version”. 

Helldivers 2 Borderline Justice Warbond launches March 20

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Howdy, Helldivers! Have you ever wanted to be a space cowboy, enforcing the fair laws of Super Earth on the edges of our galaxy, protecting our most remote colonies from undemocratic threats? Then step up, pardner, and claim your sheriff’s star with the new premium Warbond: Borderline Justice!

Helldivers 2 Borderline Justice Warbond launches March 20

We’re heading out to the Wild West with the weapons this time. First up, let’s take a gander at the new R-6 Deadeye lever-action hunting rifle. You can look forward to killin’ time bullseying bugs and rounding up squids and looking cool while you do it.

But a lawman is nothing without his trusty sidearm. And instead of individual shots, the LAS-58 Talon “revolver” secondary is energy-based, meaning a slow and steady hand can keep on shooting without overheating. But if you need to bring the kind of heat that can’t be measured by degrees, the Talon can do it.

Another classic cowboy loadout item is the TED-63 Dynamite that comes with a variable timer and leaves an explosion that’s sure to straighten the curves, flatten the hills, and take down any roaming patrols among the willows.

Do you ever get a hankering to rise up above the herd and get a bird’s eye on the action? Could be that the LIFT-860 Hover Pack is just what you’re looking for–when the joint starts jumping, you can rise and hover for a little while and still aim or use ADS.

Helldivers are made out of muscle and blood and that’s why we have to keep you armored up. The GS-17 Frontier Marshal is a regulation standard medium Helldiver set, but it still manages to conjure up the look of hard living on the galactic frontier, hunting Bile Titans for sport. 

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(For Malaysia and Indonesia) PlayStation Store Ramadan Deals starts March 12

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PlayStation Store welcomes a new promotion: Ramadan Deals! For a limited time*, you can enjoy discounts across a variety of games on the storefront, including the likes of ENDER MAGNOLIA, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, EA SPORTS FC™ 25 and many, many more.

Head to PlayStation Store now to see the full list and find out your regional discount.

*PlayStation Store’s Ramadan Deals runs from March 12 at 00:00 AM JST until March 26 at 11:59PM JST in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Assassin’s Creed: series retrospective

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Revealing itself like a hidden blade, Assassin’s Creed’s razor-sharp and refreshing combination of history, science fiction, and parkour-based action turned heads everywhere when it first emerged on our screens back in 2007. The result was a series rich in lore and unforgettable characters, spanning games, comic books, and even a Hollywood movie.

Assassin’s Creed: series retrospective

So with Assassin’s Creed Shadows sneaking up on its March 20 PlayStation 5 launch, here’s the perfect place to arm yourself with everything you need to know about the main strand of the series’ 13 titles.

Assassin’s Creed – 2007 – PlayStation 3 – Ubisoft

Introducing the world to 12th-century assassin Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad, the fresh-faced sandbox action stealth game presented the concept of the Animus, a machine which allows people to relive the genetic memories of their ancestors. In this case, Altaïr’s life during the Third Crusade of the Holy Land is seen through his unsuspecting 21st-century descendant, Desmond Miles, as a winding plot unravels across both timelines.

Assassin’s Creed set the tone for the genre for generations to follow, but most importantly, it was a pioneering leap forward for its even more popular sequel…

On PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 (via backwards compatibility), the following three titles are available as part of Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection

Assassin’s Creed II – 2009 – PlayStation 3 and – 2016 – PlayStation 4 (Enhanced) – Ubisoft

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Hitman World of Assassination PS VR2 interview

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Agent 47 is about to become much more dangerous. With Hitman World of Assassination lining up its PS VR2 shot on March 27, Senior Game Designer Eskil Mohl and Lead & Senior Technical Designer Toke Krainert understood the assignment – and delivered some essential intel on the game.

Hitman World of Assassination PS VR2 interview

What are some of the cool things players can do now in the game via VR?

Eskil: We now have an incredible amount of new interactions. There’s a scene where you get a safe combination and you can visibly read it in your hand. The tactile sensation of actually looking at a note like this feels amazing. Every little set piece in the game before was a button press, and now you actually reach out and touch stuff. We were initially afraid they wouldn’t hold up visually and audibly, so we were nicely surprised. Another one is that you can look away from flashbang grenades.

Toke: There are so many ways of playing the game, and I think it just gets better in VR. It opens up that toolbox even more.

Eskil:The other day Toke had one thing in his left hand, and another in his right, and he threw them up and caught them. And he suggested he’d try juggling three things – he was like, technically it’s possible, right?

How has combat been changed by putting the game into VR?

Eskil: It’s significantly improved. Now you can use an items and weapons wheel instead of pausing the game. And with the weapons you feel way more badass. Before putting it in VR, entering combat was almost a fail state because of how often you’d die, but now it’s a lot of fun.

You can holster your gun on your back, and you also need to manually eject the magazine, use your other hand to grab a new one, insert it and then ready the weapon. It took a long time to implement, but it’s so rewarding.

Was there a temptation to keep all of the game in first-person?  

Eskil: Absolutely. For instance, in a scene where you’re stirring soup, we created a first-person prototype, and it felt clunky and a little disorientating. And in other places you couldn’t really get that useful overview of the area you’re in, especially when it comes to knowing where the enemies are. So certain scenes should feel more like a safe spot where you can get a strategic advantage, and it actually felt better in third-person.

Did you feel like you had to make more things interactive, given players were now seeing the game world different

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 510: Cereal Monsters

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Hey, everybody! Sid, O’Dell, Tim, and Brett are back this week to discuss MLB The Show 25 early access, including an interview with San Diego Studio Gameplay Director Chris Gill. The crew also swaps Monster Hunter Wilds stories and highlights this week’s news.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Next week’s release highlights:
    • WWE 2K25 | PS5, PS4
    • MLB The Show 25 | PS5
    • Bleach Rebirth of Souls | PS5, PS4
    • RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4
    • Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land | PS5, PS4
  • Dead by Daylight — Tokyo Ghoul collaboration announcement
  • MLB The Show 25 — New Legends + Early Access live now
  • Armored Core Retrospective
  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog March 2025
    • UFC 5
    • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    • Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
    • Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
    • Arcade Paradise
    • Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
    • You Suck at Parking
    • Syberia – The World Before
    • Arcade Paradise VR
  • PlayStation PlusClassics Catalog March 2025
    • Armored Core
    • Armored Core: Project Phantasma
    • Armored Core: Master of Arena

The Cast

Share of the Week: Monster Hunter Wilds

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Last week, we asked you to join the hunt and share rapturous moments from Monster Hunter Wilds using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

shimo_ps shares their hunter and Palico sitting atop their Seikret.

Tomkat_XII shares a view of the desert.

youhaveawhat shares a forest view.

laya_photo shares Gemma in front of a forge fire

KAMIgion__Ujean shares an action-filled moment fighting a monster in the desert

Lny_Trpr_EE7 shares a Palico chilling with a frog on its head

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: Monster Hunter Wilds – Monsters
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on March 19, 2025 

Next week, the hunt continues. Capture highlights of your favorite monster quarry in Monster Hunter Wilds using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Celebrate God of War’s 20th anniversary with God of War Ragnarök Dark Odyssey Collection

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On March 22, God of War will officially reach its 20th anniversary!

Back in 2005 when the first God of War released, no one at Santa Monica Studio anticipated the success this series would have. Every creative endeavor carries the hopes of those who shaped it that they might be able to carve a legacy in the industry. What makes those hopes a reality has always been the support of players who chose to pick up the game and go on a journey with us.

As we reflect back on the past two decades of God of War, we want to celebrate this milestone with you by sharing the exciting things we have planned leading up to the anniversary.

Dark Odyssey Collection – In-Game Update for God of War Ragnarök

Release Date: Thursday, March 20

As a gift to everyone who owns God of War Ragnarök, on March 20th we will be releasing an update for all players on PlayStation and PC that includes the Dark Odyssey collection at no additional cost.

Inspired by the working name of God of War (2005) and the skin that originally appeared in God of War II as a reward for beating the game on God Mode difficulty, we are bringing the classic black and gold theme for the 20th anniversary. 

Once the update is live, you’ll be able access the collection below from any Lost Items chest in the base game or automatically while in Valhalla.  

Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for Kratos

  • Dark Odyssey Kratos Appearance
  • Dark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos (Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Dark Odyssey Bracers, Dark Odyssey Belt) 

Dark Odyssey Companion Armor  

  • Dark Odyssey Vestment for Atreus
  • Dark Odyssey Witch Frock for Freya 

Dark Odyssey Weapon Appearances & Attachments*

  • Dark Odyssey Leviathan Axe [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Knob [Attachment] 
  • Dark Odyssey Blades of Chaos [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Handles [Attachment]  
  • Dark Odyssey Draupnir Spear [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Hind [Attachment]  

Dark Odyssey Shield Appearances & Rönd

  • Dark Odyssey Guardian Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Dauntless Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Stone Wall Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Shatter Start Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Rönd

*Please note, the weapon appearances are made for the fully upgraded version of each weapon and will only be available for use upon reaching that upgrade.

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