An upgraded version of Roblox launches on PS5 today

An upgraded version of Roblox launches on PS5 today https://ift.tt/3CYqrsL

Roblox is getting a serious upgrade today with the launch of our native app for PlayStation 5. Built specifically for PS5, this version of Roblox is smoother and more responsive, with up to 30% faster load times. To celebrate the release, we sat down with the creators behind some of the most popular games on Roblox to learn about everything they’ve done to give you the best possible experience on PS5. 

Designed for console

Even though Roblox makes it easy to publish across different platforms, every creator we spoke to wanted to make sure their games felt as fun to play on a controller as they do anywhere else. That meant tweaking things like menu navigation to button layouts, and in some cases, it even inspired the creation of entirely new systems. Just ask Wingboy0, creator of the competitive 3D melee fighter Dueling Grounds. In a game where a perfectly-timed parry can mean the difference between victory and defeat, getting the controls right was top priority.

“When Dueling Grounds was early in development, I spent a lot of time playtesting other console games on Roblox to better understand what players want from a high-quality action game,” said Wingboy0. “That led me to build the camera lock system so you never have to constantly readjust where you’re facing. You can focus purely on fighting your opponent.”

Just as important as the controls is also figuring out clever ways for cross-platform players to communicate with each other. Take for example BlushCrunch Studio’s hit roguelike, mascot-horror game Dandy’s World. When a Twisted is closing in on a fellow Toon, the last thing you want is to be scrambling for a way to warn them. That’s where stickers come in handy.

“Typing quickly on a console isn’t easy, so we created a way for players to chat and emote using stickers,” said Dandy’s World lead engineer KingMobMedia.

JoeyStix, president of BlushCrunch, continued, “[The sticker system] was a huge win for us, since it meant console players could now communicate with mobile and PC players just as easily as they could on a keyboard.”

Those are just a couple of ways Wingboy0, KingMobMedia, and JoeyStix have been approaching console development. And that’s just the start—now that Roblox is available natively on PS5, they have even more opportunities to add an extra layer to your immersion thanks to the DualSense controller’s cutting-edge haptics. We can’t wait to see what they come up with.

A new level of detail

The DualSense is just one part of what makes PS5 an exciting platform for studios, indie teams, and solo creators alike on Roblox. Visually speaking, PS5 is also a chance to show off their games in a new light. Case in point: NFL Universe Football. If you haven’t played, it’s the only officially licensed arcade football game on Roblox where you can join your friends and hit the gridiron together as any of your favorite NFL teams. We asked Voldex, the studio behind the game, to tell us what they’re looking forward to most now that Roblox offers native PS5 support.

“NFL Universe Football already feels incredible on console, so being able to scale it up with the added power and performance of PS5 is really exciting,” said clxr, lead engineer at Voldex.

itsjtech, Senior Product Manager at Voldex, agreed, noting they can add more content to the game without worrying about major performance hits: “The door is wide open for us to test the boundaries on what’s possible. I’m excited to see how we can push our visuals even further.”

If you’re looking for something on the spookier side, Scary Shawarma Kiosk’s got you covered. It’s a cult-favorite horror game where you work a night shift serving increasingly strange and disturbing customers, all while keeping a lookout for any creepy anomalies. That eerie atmosphere feels even more palpable on PS5, creators kharbor_ykt and Graizorko tell us.

“We finally have a platform that lets players experience the game as we envisioned it,” they said. “The atmosphere comes through much more clearly on more powerful hardware.”

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Something for everyone

For many players on PS5, this will be their first real look at how much Roblox has evolved over the years. And all the creators we spoke to are ready to make a lasting impression.

“Dandy’s World is really accessible for casual players, but there’s a lot of depth for hardcore players too,” said JoeyStix. “We have over 40 original characters to collect and master, each with their own unique abilities. And with procedurally generated floors and other gameplay elements, each run is different from the last.”

“I think everybody who hasn’t tried Roblox yet will be very surprised by what’s been built on the platform,” said itsjtech. “The characters in NFL Universe Football may look blocky, but the quality of the gameplay speaks for itself. People are shocked when they realize this is on Roblox.”

“We expect to reach players who enjoy atmospheric horror and console gaming but who didn’t previously think of Roblox as a platform for them,” the creators of Scary Shawarma Kiosk told us.

Dueling Grounds creator Wingboy0 said, “The animations, the effort that went into every detail… I think PlayStation players are going to be genuinely impressed by what they find.”

There’s never been a better time to find out for yourself. Download the Roblox app from the PlayStation Store today and start playing these great games, and more, on PS5 for free.

Pragmata: All the ways the Shelter expands gameplay and story

Pragmata: All the ways the Shelter expands gameplay and story https://ift.tt/wO6ZHKr

The Cradle, a massive lunar base that serves as the setting for third-person hacking shooter Pragmata, is a dangerous place to be. It’s crawling with killer robots, often popping up with little warning as you explore its many facilities and passageways. Luckily, there’s the Shelter, a tucked-away location that provides a place where you can build your arsenal, restock, heal up, and take a break.

The Shelter is more than just a place to prepare, though — it’s also where you can build the relationship that develops between protagonist Hugh and Diana, an android in the form of a young girl he discovers in the Cradle. Their bond is Pragmata’s heart, both in its hacking-and-shooting gameplay and in its narrative.

Expanding the Shelter, powering up its facilities, and making it a little homier is a big part of Pragmata’s gameplay. Here’s everything you’ll want to know about your home on the moon.

Upgrade Hugh and Diana at the Firmware Updater

At the center of the Shelter are its two main stations: the Firmware Updater and the Unit Printer. The Firmware Updater is where you can enhance Hugh’s suit and primary weapon, increasing his HP and the damage of his gun. You can also enhance Diana’s hacking abilities so that enemy armor stays open longer on a successful hack. The Firmware Updater makes you stronger overall, so visit it early and often.

Expand and enhance your arsenal at the Unit Printer

The Shelter’s other main station is the Unit Printer, where you can spend all the blue Lunafilament you find as you explore the Cradle. Each time you find a new weapon unit or hacking node, you can then spend Lunafilament to unlock it permanently in the Shelter, which allows you to add it to your loadout whenever you visit. Unlocking weapons and hacking nodes early means if you run up against a tough challenge or boss, you can double back to the Shelter and change your loadout to better fit what you’re facing.

Travel around the Cradle fast

You’ll find and open entrances to the tramway that lead back to the Shelter all over the Cradle. These locations serve as checkpoints where you can heal up and rearm, as well as a means of fast travel — when you open a new entrance, you can use the Tram in the Shelter to return to that spot, or any other that you’ve unlocked. As you gain new abilities that can open up new portions of areas you previously explored, the Tram system becomes invaluable.

Meet Cabin, get bingos

Once you get far enough exploring the Cradle, you’ll gain licenses that expand the Shelter’s capabilities and summon Cabin, a robotic assistant who controls some of those systems. The friendly bot introduces you to the Cabin Stamp Club, where you can trade in Cabin Coins you find around the Cradle to stamp Cabin’s bingo cards. As you fill in the cards and rack up bingos, you’ll unlock new features in the Shelter, upgrades and outfits for Hugh and Diana, and more.

Beat Simulations to earn Cabin Coins

One of the first things you’ll unlock with Cabin is the Simulation Pod, where you can play through simulated challenge levels to earn more Cabin Coins. Each simulation has three challenges, so it’s possible to earn three coins in each one. The Stamp Club hides some significant upgrades, as well as hacking nodes and weapons, so you’ll want to fight through those levels and unlock some big boosts. You can also unlock rare upgrade resources by completed challenges, so don’t miss out.

Unlock more story in the Data Library

Among the rewards you’ll earn from the Stamp Club are secret data files that fill out the hidden side of the Cradle’s story. You can start reading them at the Data Library kiosk that Cabin unlocks after you’ve earned your first file.

Learn about your adversaries in the Bot Database

If you’re looking for more information on the bot enemies you’re facing in the Cradle, you’ll want to check out the Bot Database. You can unlock files on each bot type through the Stamp Club.

Flex your fashion sense at Outfit Storage

The more bingos you rack up on a Stamp Club sheet, the better the rewards. Stamp enough squares on a single sheet and you can unlock new cosmetic outfits for Diana and spacesuits for Hugh. You can change up their looks at the Outfit Storage kiosk.

Spruce up the place with Mini-Cabin collectibles

Hidden throughout the Cradle are miniature statues of Cabin, each with a different, fun look and pose. Shoot them when you find them and you’ll collect them for display in the Shelter. Listen for the Mini-Cabin to call out when you’re near it, and look for them in hard-to-reach, hidden spots.

Build Hugh and Diana’s relationship

While upgrading your gear is important, maybe the most engaging thing you can do in the Shelter is interact with Diana. You can talk to her any time, and she and Hugh will usually chat about recent events they’ve experienced or what their next move is. As you find collectible Read Earth Memories, or REMs, across the Cradle, you can install them in the Shelter to give Diana different toys to play with and to create whole new rooms and scenes for her.

Diana will also sometimes have a question mark or exclamation mark icon over her head, which means she has something new to talk about, and after a while, you can even play hide-and-seek with her. If you engage with Diana enough and on different topics, you’ll make her happy, enhancing her bond with Hugh. As Diana and Hugh’s relationship deepens through their conversations, she’ll even make drawings for Hugh about their different adventures. Spending a little time in the Shelter with Diana does a lot to expand on and deepen the emotional core of Pragmata, and it’s always worth the investment.

Pragmata launches on PS5 April 17.

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 538: Marshes and Mollusks

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 538: Marshes and Mollusks https://ift.tt/saAy5Wh

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here

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Hey, everybody! Tim and I are back this week to talk about the games they are playing, a busy news week, and some big contenders that are releasing soon. This week also features an interview with Darren Bridges, Lead Designer, Sucker Punch, for Ghost of Yōtei Legends.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Hades II  | PS5
  • Mouse: P.I. For Hire | PS5
  • Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss | PS5
  • Pragmata | PS5
    
    
• Wrath: Aeon of Ruin PS VR2 features  — Get ready for the Brutal Edition dropping April 9, which amps up the carnage as you take down otherworldly foes with might and magic in this retro-style FPS inspired by Quake.
  
  
• Introducing The Playerbase —  A unique opportunity for PlayStation’s biggest fans to step into some of the biggest game worlds by having their likeness scanned and appear within a PlayStation game.
  
  
• Cyberpunk 2077 PSSR update — The new PS5 Pro update is now live and brings 4K upscaling, powered-up performance, advanced ray tracing, and a host of other features that make Night City shine.
  
  
• 007 First Light DualSense — Check out the golden 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense controller coming May 27 alongside the new game.
  
  
• Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve dev diary — This latest title in the aerial combat series comes to PS5 later this year. Before you take to the skies, learn how the devs aim to push the boundaries of photorealism and introduce first-person story sequences.

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The Cast

Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE

O’Dell Harmon Jr. – Content Communications Specialist, SIE

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Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Share of the Week: Resident Evil 9

Share of the Week: Resident Evil 9 https://ift.tt/y20M9tk

Last week, we asked to share haunting (but spoiler-free) moments from Resident Evil Requiem using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here’s are this week’s highlights:

Faerk7 shares Leon grimacing in the rain

KevinFerna43259 shares Grace framed by broken glass

AlagoaJon shares Leon readying his leg to attack

PattyGnand shares Grace aiming at The Girl before she attacks

ThomasCao13 shares Grace sneaking down a hallway

Gemstarsjar shares the little girl Emily in her containment room

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Resident Evil Requiem – Leon
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on April 15, 2026 

Next week, Leon S. Kennedy takes the spotlight. Share spoiler-free portraits of Leon in Resident Evil Requiem using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Warhammer Survivors is coming to PS5 this year with new content

Warhammer Survivors is coming to PS5 this year with new content https://ift.tt/JbrO5jB

Hello Survivors, we’re excited to share that Warhammer Survivors is coming to PlayStation 5!

For those of you who haven’t been tuning into your hololithic projectors, Warhammer Survivors is a fast-paced roguelite survivors’ game. Choosing from a roster of iconic Warhammer characters, you’ll lead champions against endless tides of enemies from the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes.  

Today, in addition to announcing that the game will launch on PlayStation 5 later this year, we’re also revealing new playable characters, an arsenal of devastating weapons and a mighty menace in the form of the brutal and belligerent Orks. 

The universes of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar are rich with iconic characters, legends and lore, and it is no easy feat when it comes to choosing which champions we add to the game. We think Warhammer fans are really going to like who we’ve revealed today: we’ve introduced several war veterans (in the form of Commissar Yarrick and The Legend of Catachan), the indomitable Chapter Master of the Ultramarines (Marneus Calgar) and even a Leman Russ tank. 

Yep, that’s right. When Warhammer Survivors launches later this year, you’ll be able to command a Leman Russ Tank as Knight-Commander Pask. He is the largest Warhammer Survivors character we’ve revealed so far, and given the size of his indomitable battle tank, smaller enemies will easily be churned up under his tank treads. It’s a lot of fun to mow down fodder enemies while a voidship vaporises distant groups of enemies from above. 

Speaking of heavy-duty weaponry, let me tell you about some of my favourites from those we’ve announced today. The Warhammer 40,000 universe is beset by a whole manner of xenos threats, so it’s only appropriate that these champions come equipped with a devastating array of new weapons. 

The legendary Gauntlets of Ultramar call Marneus Calgar to your side. Not only does this evolved weapon crush enemies in an arc, but it also unleashes a torrent of bolter rounds that explode near and distant enemies. It really puts the bullet in bullet heaven. 

My favourite is the D6 Dice. This is a cross-universe weapon, usable in both Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes. The D6 Dice weapon rains several red dice (the number of which can be increased with passive abilities) from the screen, bouncing onto enemies and exploding – inflicting damage dependent on the number on the dice face that was rolled. There’s nothing greater than seeing a bucket of dice rain from the screen. As a long-time tabletop fan (I play Orks), I love this weapon. 

The Orks are the second enemy faction we’ve revealed for the Warhammer 40,000 universe. This mob of boisterous bullies hurls a variety of enemy types at the player, from exploding Bomb Squigs to a giant conjured foot, which does not discriminate when it comes to crushing the player character or enemies alike. How many different Orks have you seen in our trailer? 

Leading the charge is the biggest and meanest Ork of all – Ghazghkull Thraka. The prophet of the Waaagh! is no average Ork and to bring him down requires more than might.  

You might be thinking: you’ve levelled up, upgraded your weapons, mercilessly slain hordes of enemies – you’ve won? Nope. At the end of every stage, you’ll be beset with an Extremis Boss (powerful enemy faction leaders), each with their own deadly attack patterns and mechanics. Ghazghkull, for example, slashes his Power Klaw in a telegraphed attack, shoots a hailstorm of dakka and calls tides of Orks to fight beside him in a great and raucous Waaagh.   

I don’t want to spoil too much… but to defeat them, you’ll need more than a combination of upgraded and evolved weapons; there are plenty of secrets to be uncovered in Warhammer Survivors. 

We’ve revealed new characters, weapons, and enemies. What’s next? Well, let’s just say we have a LOT more to show. Make sure you wishlist and follow our social channels to stay tuned for all the updates and reveals. 

Warhammer Survivors launches on PlayStation 5 this year, so wishlist now – you don’t have long to wait. See you next time.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve devs detail first-person aerial combat and world of Strangereal

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve devs detail first-person aerial combat and world of Strangereal https://ift.tt/Q7XvD6r

The latest report from Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has arrived, and we’re giving you a first look at the team and technology that will put you in the cockpit of the most cutting-edge flight shooting game of this generation.

In this developer diary video from Project Aces, we’ll take a look at how Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is the culmination of 30 years of experience and expertise. 

One of the first things Ace Combat 8 explores is your role as a pilot in the world of Strangereal. As the new leader of a squad based on the carrier Endurance, you need to win your team’s trust which Kazutoki Kono, the series brand director, explains.

Your character is at the heart of a deeply emotional story, where you move between daily life on the aircraft carrier and high-stakes missions among the clouds as the Federation of Central Usea struggles to survive with limited resources in a bitter war.

To truly immerse each player, Project Aces engineered an innovation for the Ace Combat series, first-person perspective during story scenes. New levels of immersion are possible not only due to this new perspective, but also the huge leap forward in photorealistic rendering of your crafts, the environment, and, most importantly, that big, beautiful sky that’s just begging for a battle.

Developer and Producer Kosuke Itomi, Masato Kanno, and Keiichi Yamaguchi describe how the art team applied decades of experience and craftsmanship to the task of bringing each fan-favorite aircraft to life. 

We’re also excited to share more about the exclusive internal “Cloudly” engine, the “Lumen” lightning system which is used to render glorious, light-sensitive clouds and weather, and how this system changes the game for anyone soaring into that wild blue yonder. 

And of course, beauty isn’t everything. Producer Manabu Shimomoto explains how the team has been working on making Ace Combat 8’s dogfights an unforgettable pulse-pounding ride. You’ll hear about their philosophy of making this a flight shooting game that anyone can enjoy, from the first-time pilot to the battle-hardened ace, and Development Director Akira Yasui will talk about how the new tutorial system helps accomplish that goal as well.

This dev diary shares the feelings of a team with 30 years of development experience. Every ounce of that passion and commitment has been poured into environments that will immerse you, a story that will inspire you, and gameplay that will thrill you. Please join us as we prepare to take off for an unforgettable flight.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is coming to PlayStation 5 this year. Wishlist today.

(For Southeast Asia) First look at the 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller

(For Southeast Asia) First look at the 007 First Light Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller  https://ift.tt/HWzKPje

Just as every secret agent carries their signature weapon, every player has a signature controller. Today, we’re excited to share a first look at the new DualSense wireless controller – 007 First Light Limited Edition.

Featuring a golden sheen and radiant barrel design, the controller frames James Bond’s iconic codename and weapon on the DualSense wireless controller touchpad.

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“With this 007 First Light controller, we saw an opportunity to welcome James Bond back to gaming after more than 13 years in a way that felt instantly iconic. The golden finish pays tribute to the elegance, legacy, and timeless style of the franchise, while the barrel-inspired detailing reflects the themes of the game and how it feels to play it, as well as being a nod to one of pop culture’s most recognizable visual signatures. Every element of the DualSense design was crafted as a celebration of Bond’s return, blending legacy and modernity to create a controller that feels unmistakably 007 from the moment you see it.”

-Rasmus Poulsen, Franchise Art Director on 007 First Light

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TThe DualSense wireless controller – 007 First Light Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities in Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand/Philippines/Vietnam for a recommended retail price of SGD 115 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 5,411 / VND 2,399,000. Actual retailer prices may vary.

Pre-orders begin on April 17 at 10 am local time at participating retailers. The exact launch date and availability for the controller may vary by country/region. 

The new controller launches starting on May 27 alongside 007 First Light for PS5, where players take on the role of a young Bond at the very beginning of his journey in this standalone, re-imagined origin story for video games, navigating a world of global intrigue and earning his codename. The DualSense wireless controller’s adaptive triggers deliver precise responsiveness during gunfights, while haptic feedback places you in the middle of the action during explosive set pieces from the game. Learn more about 007 First Light and check out the latest trailer here.