Battlefield V’s open beta starts on 6th September – here’s everything you need to know

The November launch of Battlefield V creeps closer. To ease the burden of waiting, there is an opportunity to play the game on your PlayStation 4 – and it’s just around the corner. The Battlefield V open beta will be available to the public on 6th September and will run until 11th September. Pre-order the game now and you can join the open beta early, on 4th September. Here are some key dates to jot down: Pre-load of open beta starts: 3rd September,...

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6 things you need to know about dark fantasy RPG Shadows: Awakening, out today on PS4

Hello PlayStation fans! I’m Peter Nagy, Creative Director at Games Farm, developers of the dark, story-driven RPG Shadows: Awakening which is released today for PlayStation 4. Shadows: Awakening sees you play as a soul-devouring demon, who must consume the souls of fallen heroes to extend his reach from the shadow realm to the world of mortals. In your quest to bring order (or chaos) to the Heretic Kingdoms, you’ll need to master a whole host of...

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Here’s the full list of PS4-exclusive content waiting for you in Destiny 2: Forsaken

With Destiny 2: Forsaken just around the corner, Guardians across the galaxy are hungry for information about the new gear they’ll get their hands on and the locales they’ll get to explore. We’re here today to take a look at everything coming exclusively to PlayStation 4 in Forsaken: an additional armour set for each class, a wild new Exotic weapon, a ship, and an all-new Strike set in the Tangled Shore. Here’s the full rundown of what to expect: Forsaken...

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Prison Architect’s Escape Mode DLC tunnels out on PS4

Prison Architect is the BAFTA award winning prison-building simulator, and finally after years of fan anticipation, Escape Mode is finally here! Take on the role of a prison inmate and try to break free by forming a crew, bribing guards and developing your skills to execute a masterful escape plan. You can try to escape your own prison, or try your luck at one of the thousands of community-made maps ready to download from World of Wardens. With the...

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First look at Spelunky 2 gameplay, plus new Derek Yu interview

Oh, wonder of wonders: Our first look at Spelunky 2 gameplay has arrived! And you can play it this weekend in the PlayStation booth at PAX West! If you never played the original Spelunky, you missed one of the greatest platform games of all time. It’s a remarkably hard act to follow, but it looks like Mossmouth and Blitworks are bringing out the big guns. Rideable mounts! Online multiplayer! And a lush visual overhaul that retains the simple beauty...

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Destiny 2 and God of War III: Remastered are your PlayStation Plus games for September

So, hands up, who’s dying their pyjama’s red and blue and running around the house with cans of silly string? Us too. Yes, Marvel’s Spider-Man is now mere days away from launch and we’re just as excited as you. That said, here at PlayStation Blog we have to keep our cool, because we’ve also got a slew of brand-new PlayStation Plus titles to unveil and boy, is this month a big one. Let’s take a look at September’s games: Destiny 2 It’s been just shy of year since Bungie’s fantastic follow-up to sci-fi shooter Destiny hit PlayStation 4 and, as the...

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Acclaimed open-world survival game The Forest has a PS4 release date

Hey everyone! Today we are happy to announce our official release date for The Forest: 6th November 2018. The Forest casts you as a father looking for his missing son after you both survive a passenger plane crash. You’ll have to find food and water, and as night approaches build a fire and shelter to keep warm. Although tranquil at first, you soon find there is something sinister lurking in the trees. Complete freedom Our game encourages creativity....

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D.Va deconstructed: How Blizzard created one of Overwatch’s most iconic heroes

Hi Sony players! I’m Michael Chu, the lead writer for Overwatch! In honour of the release of our new Overwatch animated short, “Shooting Star,” which centres around D.Va, I’m answering a few frequent questions about our favourite mech pilot! Why do you think D.Va is on top of a lot of fan popularity polls? Lots of reasons! D.Va’s a gamer like all of us. She has a great visual design (including her mech) and fun gameplay. Her strength, attitude, and...

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Multiplayer parkour game Hover drops onto PS4 next month

Hover comes from specific ideas and intentions from the three of us at Fusty Games: we wanted a violence-free game, without guns or fights that would not just be a sport simulation. We came up with a parkour game in which you join the Rebellion to deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. It’s difficult to sum up a four-year project in just a couple of paragraphs, but I’ll do my best! In Hover, movement is everything! We have put an...

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Tomorrow’s Gran Turismo Sport 1.25 update includes new cars, tracks, GT League events and more

Tomorrow, the latest free content drop for GT Sport goes live for all players, and today we’re thrilled to detail exactly what you can expect. As well as a selection of iconic vehicles being added to Brand Central, drivers will be able to test their skills on our latest track addition – the blistering Red Bull Ring. You’ll find all the details below, and as always, stay tuned to PlayStation Blog for the latest GT news and updates. New vehicles Rolling...

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Marvel’s Spider-Man post launch content revealed

Hey everyone. After spending over three years working on Marvel’s Spider-Man, it’s a thrill that the game is launching next week. We hope you’ve got your pre-orders ready, and can’t wait to explore our original Spider-Man universe next Friday, 7th September! Marvel’s Spider-Man brings many great surprises, story moments and gameplay that should keep you busy. We know many of you want to know what’s next though, and so we’re thrilled to announce the release schedule for Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps DLC. The first chapter of Marvel’s...

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Multiplayer tactical shooter Firewall Zero Hour is out today on PlayStation VR

In Firewall Zero Hour, you’ll play as a mercenary Contractor, hired by an anonymous handler to either protect or obtain highly sensitive information found on a laptop hidden in controversial locations across the globe*. You’re hired as part of a team of four Contractors, who must attack or defend against another team of four Contractors. Whether playing on the attacking team or defending team, communication with your teammates is key to surviving...

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