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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight out May 29, 2026 on PS5

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight out May 29, 2026 on PS5

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight out May 29, 2026 on PS5 https://ift.tt/NSywDjY

As Gotham City descends into chaos and villains run riot, only Batman – only you as LEGO Batman! – can bring order and justice back to the city in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. To truly capture that Caped Crusader experience, we wanted to make sure combat was seamless and free-flowing. 

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight out May 29, 2026 on PS5

In our new trailer, you can see Batman disposing of a group of The Joker’s henchmen with ease. With the combat system, our goal has been to offer an experience that is different from previous LEGO and LEGO Batman games, while keeping the trademark LEGO movement and humor fans have come to love and expect. As groups of enemies grow larger and better-equipped, even Batman needs help. That’s where the other members of the DC Bat-Family come in.

Detective Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, and Catwoman will join Batman throughout the campaign. Each partner has unique gadgets and abilities showcasing their special skills and distinctive personality in combat. You saw Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer in action when we first announced the game at Gamescom in Germany. In this new trailer, you’ll see Robin using his circus training acrobatics, Batgirl with her hackarang to bypass security systems and take remote control of machinery, and Nightwing joins the party in with his battle staff. You’ll also notice Catwoman calling on her feline friends to distract and attack enemies and using her whip and cartwheel kicks to take out the baddies.

It’s good to see the Bat-Family come out in force to help the Dark Knight – as he does have a lot to contend with. Foes including The Joker, Ra’s al Ghul, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Bane, Firefly, and many more are out there looking for trouble.

Gotham is a huge city – but our heroes have lots of travel choices. Batman can use his Batmobile, but not just one! Over the course of the game, you’ll develop and acquire new vehicles including Batmobiles as seen in movies such as Batman (1989), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Batman (2022), Batman (1989), as well as Batman: The Animated Series – to name a few. And other characters also have their own vehicles to keep up with Batman as they speed through the streets, including Nightwing with his Nightcycle seen in the trailer.

The new trailer also gives us a brief first look at the Batcave, complete with iconic giant penny made entirely of LEGO bricks. Here Bruce keeps a growing collection of Batsuits, including outfits inspired by the Bronze Age and Zero Year Batman comics, Batman (1989) and The Batman (2022) films, and many more – each one lovingly detailed to match film, TV and comic book reference. Not to be outdone, the entire Bat-Family also have outfit options. Overall, there are 100 suits and outfits to collect.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches for PlayStation 5 on May 29, 2026. Standard and Deluxe Edition pre-orders are available now and will receive The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit at launch, inspired by the acclaimed DC comic book series. Deluxe Edition pre-orders will also receive three-day early access to the game beginning on May 26, in addition to The Dark Knight Returns Batsuit. We can’t wait for you to dive into the game and take on the mantle, and legacy, of Batman!

(For Southeast Asia) Unveiling PlayStation Holiday Sale 2025 featuring Discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles and peripherals

(For Southeast Asia) Unveiling PlayStation Holiday Sale 2025 featuring Discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles and peripherals

(For Southeast Asia) Unveiling PlayStation Holiday Sale 2025 featuring Discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles and peripherals https://ift.tt/bkIHQg9

Hi everyone! We are happy to share the Holiday Sale in the Philippines (https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/deals/playstation-holiday-gift-guide/) and it will feature discounts on PlayStation 5 Consoles, PS5 Peripherals and select PS5 Games, from December 18th till December 31st, 2025.  

Some of the highlight from PlayStation Holiday Sale are

  • PS5 Consoles: PHP 5,600 off 
  • DualSense Wireless Controllers: PHP 900 off
  • PULSE Explore Wireless Earbud: PHP 1,700 off
  • PULSE Elite Wireless Headset: PHP 1,100 off
  • Discounts on PS5 titles, such as DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, Astro Bot, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Stellar Blade

Now is the best time to have PlayStation 5, especially to play blockbusters that have come out in 2025: Monster Hunter WildsDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACHGhost of YōteiNBA 2K26, as well as upcoming titles, like Resident Evil RequiemSAROSMARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Marvel’s Wolverine

Holiday Sale 2025 promotion starts from December 18th till December 31st, just in time for holiday gifting season, in participating retailers in the Philippines: https://www.playstation.com/en-ph/local/retailers/

NOTE: While stocks last. Promotional price shown is available on selected PlayStation products on offer at participating retailers.

Actual price and product availability varies by retailer. Offer starts on 18.12.25 and ends on 31.12.25. 

Please see below for full details of Holiday Sale 2025 in the Philippines. 

PlayStation 5 Consoles Original SRP Promotion SRP
PlayStation®5 NBA 2K26 Bundle PHP 30,790 PHP 25,190
PlayStation®5 PHP 30,790 PHP 25,190
PlayStation®5 console – Two DualSense™ Wireless Controllers Bundle PHP 33,990 PHP 28,390
Peripherals Original SRP Promotion SRP
PlayStation VR2 PHP 24,990 PHP 19,390
DualSense® wireless controller (White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage) PHP 4,290  PHP 3,390 
DualSense® wireless controller (Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Sterling Silver, Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Teal) PHP 4,590  PHP 3,690 
Pulse Elite Wireless Headset (White, Midnight Black) PHP 8,390  PHP 7,290 
Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds (White, Midnight Black) PHP 12,490  PHP 10, 790 
DualSense Edge Wireless Controller (White, Midnight Black) PHP 12,490 PHP 10,790
PlayStation Access Controller PHP 5,090 PHP 3,790
Game Titles (PS5) Original SRP Promotion SRP
ASTRO BOT PHP 2,990 PHP 1,990
Gran Turismo® 7 PHP 3,490 PHP 1,490
God of War™ Ragnarök PHP 3,490 PHP 990
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PHP 3,490 PHP 1,490
Rise of the Ronin™ PHP 3,490 PHP 1,490
The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered PHP 2,490 PHP 1,490
The Last of Us™ Part I PHP 3,490 PHP 1,490
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut PHP 3,490 PHP 1,490
Until Dawn PHP 2,990 PHP 1,490
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PHP 2,490 PHP 990
LEGO Horizon Adventures PHP 1,990 PHP 990
Stellar Blade PHP 3,490 PHP 1,990
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH PHP 3,490 PHP 2,490
Lost Soul Aside PHP 2,990 PHP 1,990
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PHP 3,490 PHP 1,490
The Helldivers 2 x Killzone items return as a Legendary Warbond Dec 18

The Helldivers 2 x Killzone items return as a Legendary Warbond Dec 18

The Helldivers 2 x Killzone items return as a Legendary Warbond Dec 18 https://ift.tt/OLYCky4

Attention, Helldivers!

Helldivers 2 x Killzone is back and this time, it’s back for good! It seems fitting that a year after their initial launch, we bring back this iconic content but now in a new and improved format and pricing – yes, we totally heard you all! 

Along with our partners at Guerrilla, we’re pleased to announce Helldivers 2 x Killzone is now officially a Legendary Warbond*, costing 1500 Super Credits. We couldn’t just add the same stuff as before and leave it, where is the fun in that(?!), so we’ve even added some extra content to round out the package.

The Helldivers 2 x Killzone items return as a Legendary Warbond Dec 18

Not only is the content returning with extra items, but we want to continue to do right by everyone who purchased Super Store content from last year, therefore a whole load of people will be able to unlock this Legendary Warbond at no extra cost. Check out if you’re eligible below.

Who gets what and how does it work: 

  • Players who have previously purchased any (even one) of the Killzone items, will have the whole Helldivers 2 x Killzone Legendary Warbond unlocked at no extra cost! Additionally, there is no medal vacuum here! The items previously purchased (and those which were gifted last December) will be medal unlocked. So no need to spend medals on the items you already own!
  • Players who received the gifted items in December 2024 but didn’t pay for any single item, will have to pay the 1500 Super Credits to unlock the full Legendary Warbond. 
  • Not to worry, if you do pay for the Warbond; the gifted items will also be medal unlocked.
  • Players joining after the Helldivers 2 x Killzone items left the store in December 2024 can access the Warbond by unlocking it for 1500 SC, and then enjoy redeeming medals on their favorite items just as usual.

Let’s recap all the items included and dig into those new items as well.

Weapons and stratagems

Arm yourself with some of the best weapons Stål has to offer.

Beginning with the StA-52 Assault rifle the pride of the Stål armory, providing you with the strength to decimate your foes. It boasts a high-capacity drum mag, great for providing sustained fire.

StA-11 SMG with a helical-feed magazine, which provides a higher ammo capacity whilst making it more front heavy. This close-range weapon is the nightmare of the enemies of freedom.

PLAS-39 Accelerator rifle, a high precision burst-fire rifle that will banish your foes after a short charging period.

Armors and capes

AC-1 Dutiful/ The Strength in Our Arms cape

This heavy armor boasts a breathing apparatus built in to help both soldiers and colonists thrive, even when assigned to planets with atmospheres rated “suboptimal”, “extreme”, and “character building”.

AC-2 Obedient/ Defender of Our Dream cape

The muted colors and relaxed, high mobility fit make this light armor a favorite among long-distance snipers and hide-and-seek champions alike.

Acclimated passive

The passive of these armors provides 50% resistance to fire, gas, acid, and electrical damage.

The Defender of Our Dream and Strength in Our Arms player cards are also returning along with the Assault infantry player title.

New patterns

The latest additions to round out this Warbond are the Extrasolar Ash patterns for your Exosuits, FRV, Hellpods and Pelicans.

So start saving your Super Credits for December 18 at 7am PT / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET when Helldivers 2 x Killzone Legendary Warbond will be available for purchase from wherever you enjoy our game! 

*Requires base game, paid purchase of Super Credits, and game progression to unlock.

Please note you will not be able to claim the Helldivers 2 x Killzone Legendary Warbond with a Premium Warbond token.

New Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details

New Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details

New Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details https://ift.tt/OLYCky4

An info packed Monster Hunter Showcase revealed new features and monsters for the upcoming story-rich, turn-based RPG Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, coming to PlayStation 5 on March 13, 2026. The showcase also heated things up with an explosive blast of new details on Free Title Update 4 for Monster Hunter Wilds, bringing the towering Elder Dragon Gogmazios to the game in an epic hunt unlike any other.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

New Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details

Endangered Species and Invasive Monsters

In Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, you’ll take on the role of the protagonist, who serves as the captain of the Rangers. The Rangers are dedicated to the discovery and protection of endangered species eggs, with a focus on restoring the ecosystem. With the Crystal Encroachment threatening the land’s natural order, and the increase in Invasive Monsters, you’ll play a vital role in the preservation of the land.

Invasive monsters

Powerful monsters that invade other monsters’ habitats, threaten other monsters, and take over their territory. Within the invasive monster’s den, endangered eggs may lie dormant. The Rangers may enter an Invasive Monsters’ den and find an endangered species’ egg, but recovering it will prove to be a challenge.

Retreat battles

Invasive Monsters are powerful and can’t be beaten using normal battle tactics. Pay close attention during battle and think tactically to force the monster to retreat to its den. 

After causing the invasive monster to retreat into its den, it’s time to enter in for yourself. Sneak around the sleeping monster and snag the endangered egg, then make a run for it before you get caught.

Habitat restoration

Through a new process called Habitat Restoration, monsters can put down roots in an area and rebuild their species. After hatching an endangered species egg, the monster can be released back into the wild. Eventually, a monster population will be restored, and their eggs can be found and hatched into Monstie partners. This process can be performed with both endangered species and regular monsters. Also, some special monsters can only be obtained through Habitat Restoration.

When a monstie is sent to the wild, it increases the Ecosystem Rank of the area. Continue to raise the Ecosystem Rank to make it easier to obtain eggs for a specific Monstie. The higher the rank, the more likely it is to hatch a Monstie with special skills or genes.

Dual-element monsters

Raising the Ecosystem Rank and monsters can result in discovering monsters imbued with the specific element native to the area. These dual-element monsters are born with skills of a differing element than their usual one and can even affect their appearance.

Protect monsters, preserve their ecosystems, and live out your duties by roleplaying as a true ranger. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection evolves the series’ monster-raising mechanics with added RPG depth and new layers of strategy.

Arkveld appears

In addition to Chatacabra and Ray Dau, Arkveld from Monster Hunter Wilds also makes its way from the Forbidden Lands. Stay tuned for more information to come.

You can pre-order Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection at PlayStation Store now. 

Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4 

New Monster Hunter Wilds Update 4 and Monster Hunter Stories 3 details

The Elder Dragon, Gogmazios, Arrives in the Forbidden Lands.

Coming December 16 in Free Title Update 4, the mysterious and massive Elder Dragon dubbed the Giant Halberd Dragon. Gogmazios is covered in thick black liquid across its entire body, and seems to have a large object resembling a Dragonator lodged in its back.

A monster as imposing as Gogmazios calls for a special type of hunt. Gather a team of eight, consisting of up to four hunters and four support hunters, including Fabius and the returning bowgun wielder Nadia. Challenging Gogmazios will require you to reach Hunter Rank 100 or above, as well as completing the Main Mission: A First Cry.

After defeating Gogmazios in an Extra Mission, a repeatable permanent Event Quest will be available. Defeat Gogmazios repeatedly to earn materials for forging new Hunter armor and Palico gear.

Gogmazios materials can also be used to upgrade your Artian Weapons beyond their current limits.  Upgrade your Rarity 8 Artian Weapons to the new Gogma Artian Weapons, with bonuses from the current weapon transferred over. 

Gogma Artian Weapons have one Set Bonus Skill and one Group skill, chosen at random.

Use the Gogma Reinforce function to either strengthen your existing bonuses or reroll for new ones. You’ll also be able to re-roll the Set Bonus Skill and Group Skill, allowing for even more set building possibilities. 

Transcendence

Hunters at HR 100 or above can further enhance their armor through a process called Transcendence. This will increase the maximum level of your armor, with Rarity 5 and 6 armor sets gaining enhanced decoration slots. 

Enhance your armor and face the towering Gogmagios.

Take on Arch Tempered Jin Dahaad.

The fourth Arch-tempered monster, Arch-tempered Jin Dahaad, will appear in a permanent event quest starting on Wednesday, December 24. Defeating it will reward new materials to forge the Dahaad γ Hunter and Palico armor sets. This 9-star quest will require hunters to be at least HR 100 to challenge. 

New optional quests

Take on new challenging Optional Quests that put you against a trio of 9-star monsters. Hunters who are confident in their skills can take on these high-difficulty quests and earn special nameplates as rewards. 

These rewards are only obtainable if hunters take on the quest from the very beginning and aren’t obtainable if you join midway through the quest. 

Also, Hunting Exercises, which pit you against tempered 9-star monsters, will be added with Free Title Update 4. Take on this new array of quests to test and hone your skills.

New Support Hunters

Nadia, a Light Bowgun wielding support hunter, will join you in the hunt against Gogmazios.

In addition, Griffin, a Great Sword wielding hunter from the Ferrum Unit and Nightmist, a Light Bowgun wielding hunter from the Aurora Unit will be available to join as Support Hunters with Free Title Update 4. 

More event quests

New Event Quests are on the way and will be released gradually in the weeks ahead, including quests that allow you to craft special equipment and quests that make it easier to obtain Heavy Armor Spheres to upgrade your armor. 

Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn

The winter themed seasonal event, the Festival of Accord: Lumenhymn will take place December 19, 2025, to January 14, 2026.

The Grand Hub will feature festive decorations, offering special meals and limited-time rewards including exclusive armor, gestures, and camp decorations.

Additionally, various content such as login bonuses and event quests will be available. Like Fabius, Nadia will join as a support hunter during the event period.

We can’t wait to see you in the dazzlingly decorated Grand Hub.

Update Plans for 2026 and Beyond

While the fourth title update will be the last major update for Monster Hunter Wilds, including new additional monsters, we plan to release a final update in February.

In the February update, Arch-tempered Arkveld will be introduced as the final Arch-tempered monster. We’ll also add the Shatterseal Great Sword and the SOS Meeting Pendant to the game, which were both selected as the winners of the Monster Hunter Wilds Design Contest earlier this year. 

We also plan to release collaboration content commemorating the release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Look forward to the Royal Palico Rudy armor for your Palico, as well as a special pendant.

We’ll announce the details of the February update in the future, so stay tuned for more information to come.

We hope you’re looking forward to the release of both Monster Hunter Wilds Free Title Update 4 on December 16, and the launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on March 13, 2026!

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story and more

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story and more

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story and more https://ift.tt/Y9qZFKe

This month, stalk the streets of ancient Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, cut down demons across a fallen empire in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, shred through hell’s underworld in Skate Story, or soar among the clouds in Granblue Fantasy: Relink. All these titles and more are available in December’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. Meanwhile, Soulcalibur III brings arcade action to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. All of these will be available to play December 16, aside from Skate Story, which released into the service December 9.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog 

Assassin’s Creed Mirage | PS5, PS4 

Play as a cunning young street thief seeking answers in this majestic Middle Eastern open world. Experience the home of the original Assassins in this exciting narrative-driven, open world adventure. In this smaller scale, back to basics Assassin’s caper, you play Basim, a young street thief seeking answers. Roam the richly-detailed, reactive and vibrant streets of 9th century Baghdad, uncovering the mysteries of the past as you fight to secure your future. Stalk the shadows and become the ultimate assassin. Enjoy 6 hours of extra gameplay with Valley of Memory, the major update that expands Basim’s story and introduces the breathtaking new region of AlUla, with gameplay improvements across the full game.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty | PS5, PS4

184 AD, Later Han Dynasty China. The land is overcome by chaos and destruction. The imperial dynasty that prospered for many years is now about to collapse. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.

Skate Story | PS5

You are a demon in the Underworld, made out of glass and pain. The Devil has given you a skateboard with a simple deal: Skate to the Moon and swallow it — and you shall be freed. Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of The Emptylands as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Learn to master your weight and motion to conquer the weeping concrete. Savour the ritualistic beauty as you set your feet to pop a perfect kickflip. Skate fast to destroy vicious demons, help a forgetful frog, and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to hardened skater. Push through hell and discover The Devil’s greatest weakness: humility, perseverance, and a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide. All you need is your skateboard.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink | PS5, PS4

Explore the Sky Realm, a floating archipelago set against a great blue expanse, and battle to decide its fate in this 3D action RPG. Become captain of a skyfaring crew as you sail with a colourful cast of crewmates on your quest to find Estalucia, a legendary island said to lie beyond the sky’s end. Visit the Zegagrande Skydom and unveil a web of intrigue that will embroil you in a battle for the fate of the entire Sky Realm. Create a party of four, each with unique weapons, skills and combat styles, and master a deep real-time combat system with team-based techniques including Link Attacks and Chain Bursts. Take on quests, battle enemies and score valuable loot solo, or party up with friends for up to four-player co-op.

Planet Coaster 2 | PS5

Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests. Balance thrilling your guests with managing your budget – populate your park with amazing efficiently powered attractions and the right amenities to boost your rating and become a theme park master. Enhanced and improved building and pathing tools let you create spectacular, true-to-life theme parks, complete with sprawling plazas. Dive into a world of creativity with nine distinct themes, from returning classics like Pirate and Western, to exciting new additions in Viking and Mythology. With thousands of themed customisable pieces at your fingertips, every creation will be truly unique.



Cat Quest III | PS5, PS4

Play as a swashbuckling privateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in a fantastical pirate-themed world, the Purribean — an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats searching for the Northern Star. a long-lost mythical treasure. Alongside your trusty spirit companion, set sail through the Purribean in your very own ship! But beware, the seas are dangerous, and a mutiny is nigh as the hordes of Pi-rats under the order of the Pirate King hunt you down… Cat Quest III is playable either solo or in local co-op.

Lego Horizon Adventures | PS5

Journey to a distant future, where the land is made of Lego bricks and lush nature has reclaimed the Earth. Join hunter Aloy as she battles to save Earth from an ancient digital demon, and a gang of sunworshippers who want to live in a world without shade so they can soak up the rays while everything burns. Hunt machines on your own as Aloy, or unlock colourful heroes Varl, Teersa, and Erend, and use their unique skills to defeat enemies and overcome challenges. Share the fun with another player online, or via innovative couch co-op on a single screen, so you’re always in the same world together.

PlayStation Plus Deluxe



Soulcalibur III | PS5, PS4

Chosen by history, a man becomes a warrior. Engraved into history, a warrior becomes a hero. Enjoy this timeless tale of swords and souls, transcending history and worlds, destined to be told forever. Experience Soulcalibur III, originally released on PlayStation 2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. The Soulcalibur series is a weapon-based fighting series of games where players put their mastery of their character’s weapon to the test. The game features the Chronicles of the Sword mode that fuses real-time simulation with versus fighting-style action. In Soul Arena, choose between Quick Play for relentless battles against CPU opponents and Mission mode for fights set under special conditions.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.

Beastro, a crunchy-cozy deck builder, comes to PS5 spring 2026

Beastro, a crunchy-cozy deck builder, comes to PS5 spring 2026

Beastro, a crunchy-cozy deck builder, comes to PS5 spring 2026 https://ift.tt/OLYCky4

This is Lindsey, game director at Timberline Studio. Today, I’d like to tell you more about how the concept of flavor is integral to how we built our cooking and gameplay systems in Beastro, our upcoming crunchy-cozy deck builder, coming to PS5 in Spring 2026.

We know that’s a lot to unpack up there, so let’s get into it.

Beastro, a crunchy-cozy deck builder, comes to PS5 spring 2026

Flavor as biomes

In the world of Beastro, our regions are broken up by flavor types: bitter, salty, sour, sweet, and umami. Each of these flavors has its own culture, creatures, and color palettes. And depending on where a character hails from, it will define their palate and what they want their food to taste like!

Over the course of our four chapters, you’ll venture into these various flavor biomes to fight off the monsters that have invaded from another realm. It’s up to you to fight them off and protect the flavor spirits in these lands.

You’ll first find yourself in The Marshlands, the nearest region of the Umami Wilds. The Umami lands, and its denizens are signified by their depth of life and heartier ingredients. Mushrooms are the foundation of this region and the mossy, mishmash of land they thrive in. This biome is full of deep greens and browns. We wanted it to feel dense, enveloping, and comforting at the same time. I often think of Umami as a big bowl of stew, and we seek to hit that energy in the characters and environment.

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Our heroes, the Caretakers

Word spreads quickly that ravenous monsters have arrived and that they are wreaking havoc on the flavor wilds. Heroes from the flavor factions, the Caretakers, are sent to protect everyone and quell the tide of the invasion; however, none of them are capable of battling on an empty stomach.

Soon, these Caretakers arrive in our quaint little town of Palo Pori in search of a meal, but they get more than a full stomach. The food our chef, Panko, prepares with the help of the fire god, Flambé, unlocks the power of the flavor spirits from within the ingredients, granting magical abilities to the Caretakers, allowing them to engage in unique card battles with the monsters.

Each Caretaker has their own motivation that’s driving them to defeat the monsters. As champions for their people, they all seek to leave their mark on the world and show they can save the world on their own.  

The Umamis seek to bring everyone together, particularly the friendly creatures in the wilds who lack the skills to fight off the monsters. Oyshi, our Umami Caretaker, is always happy to offer a safe home to a small creature in need.

And our third playable Caretaker, Kalan, hails from the land of Bitter. The Bitters are known as the protectors of this world, entrusted with the responsibility to ensure the survival of all flavors… and they take this responsibility very seriously.

Kalan is very single-minded, looking to reinforce the Bitter’s role as the protectors. Kalan has less stamina than the other Caretakers, but his palate leads him toward the healing properties of many Bitter ingredients. It’s important to eat your leafy greens. Because of their devotion to a flavor many others would choose to avoid, they feel they’re just a little bit better than everyone else, and Kalan’s more than willing to remind you of that. They prefer their coffee black, as why would you ruin a lovely bitter thing with another flavor?

Unlocking the magic of flavor

While the first Caretaker may have arrived due to hunger, Oyshi soon helps recruit the others to Palo Pori to unlock flavor magic of their own. As the chef, it’s up to you to balance their desired flavors and the magic you think they’ll need to be successful in the wilds.

Palo Pori and the restaurant in Beastro are built around a concept of: from town to table. Many of the ingredients you use are grown, gathered, or fished out of the sea to cook up the meals for the Caretakers. As you sauté, chop, boil, roast, and assemble your meals through the various mini games, you’ll find yourself developing a nice flavor profile for your caretaker as you balance and enhance the flavors of your meal.

This is all done through “mise en place,” where you place your ingredients and determine how to create the best well-rounded meal for your visitor and one that unlocks the magic and effects they’ll need to defeat the monsters, because not only does each ingredient have a flavor, it has a power level… and many of them have effects too!

You’ll have to discover, learn, and experiment with how different ingredients combine to unlock new powers that will make each caretaker stronger and allow them to battle more ferocious foes with every round.

We can’t wait to tell you more about our game, but for now, we’ll leave you with a new Gameplay Trailer that shares a bit more about the mechanics we mentioned above.

Time for me to get a snack! Thanks for taking the time to learn about Beastro!

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story and more

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story and more

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for December: Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Skate Story and more https://ift.tt/Y9qZFKe

This month, stalk the streets of ancient Baghdad in Assassin’s Creed Mirage, cut down demons across a fallen empire in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, shred through hell’s underworld in Skate Story, or soar among the clouds in Granblue Fantasy: Relink. All these titles and more are available in December’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, Soulcalibur III brings arcade action to PlayStation Plus Premium. All of these will be available to play December 16, aside from Skate Story, which released into the service December 8.

 *Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog 

Assassin’s Creed Mirage | PS5, PS4 

Play as a cunning young street thief seeking answers in this majestic Middle Eastern open world. Experience the home of the original Assassins in this exciting narrative-driven, open world adventure. In this smaller scale, back to basics Assassin’s caper, you play Basim, a young street thief seeking answers. Roam the richly-detailed, reactive and vibrant streets of 9th century Baghdad, uncovering the mysteries of the past as you fight to secure your future. Stalk the shadows and become the ultimate assassin. Enjoy 6 hours of extra gameplay with Valley of Memory, the major update that expands Basim’s story and introduces the breathtaking new region of AlUla, with gameplay improvements across the full game.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty | PS5, PS4

184 AD, Later Han Dynasty China. The land is overcome by chaos and destruction. The imperial dynasty that prospered for many years is now about to collapse. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.

Skate Story | PS5

You are a demon in the Underworld, made out of glass and pain. The Devil has given you a skateboard with a simple deal: Skate to the Moon and swallow it — and you shall be freed. Ollie, kickflip, and grind your way through the ash and smoke of The Emptylands as you take on a seemingly impossible quest. Learn to master your weight and motion to conquer the weeping concrete. Savour the ritualistic beauty as you set your feet to pop a perfect kickflip. Skate fast to destroy vicious demons, help a forgetful frog, and save other tortured souls on your journey from fragile beginner to hardened skater. Push through hell and discover The Devil’s greatest weakness: humility, perseverance, and a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide. All you need is your skateboard.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink | PS5, PS4

Explore the Sky Realm, a floating archipelago set against a great blue expanse, and battle to decide its fate in this 3D action RPG. Become captain of a skyfaring crew as you sail with a colourful cast of crewmates on your quest to find Estalucia, a legendary island said to lie beyond the sky’s end. Visit the Zegagrande Skydom and unveil a web of intrigue that will embroil you in a battle for the fate of the entire Sky Realm. Create a party of four, each with unique weapons, skills and combat styles, and master a deep real-time combat system with team-based techniques including Link Attacks and Chain Bursts. Take on quests, battle enemies and score valuable loot solo, or party up with friends for up to four-player co-op.

Planet Coaster 2 | PS5

Reach new heights of creativity, management, and sharing as you construct the theme parks of your dreams combining epic water rides and coasters to delight and thrill your park guests. Balance thrilling your guests with managing your budget – populate your park with amazing efficiently powered attractions and the right amenities to boost your rating and become a theme park master. Enhanced and improved building and pathing tools let you create spectacular, true-to-life theme parks, complete with sprawling plazas. Dive into a world of creativity with nine distinct themes, from returning classics like Pirate and Western, to exciting new additions in Viking and Mythology. With thousands of themed customizable pieces at your fingertips, every creation will be truly unique.

Cat Quest III | PS5, PS4

Play as a swashbuckling privateer in this 2.5D open-world action RPG set in a fantastical pirate-themed world, the Purribean — an archipelago swarming with Pi-rats searching for the Northern Star. a long-lost mythical treasure. Alongside your trusty spirit companion, set sail through the Purribean in your very own ship! But beware, the seas are dangerous, and a mutiny is nigh as the hordes of Pi-rats under the order of the Pirate King hunt you down… Cat Quest III is playable either solo or in local co-op.

Lego Horizon Adventures | PS5

Journey to a distant future, where the land is made of Lego bricks and lush nature has reclaimed the Earth. Join hunter Aloy as she battles to save Earth from an ancient digital demon, and a gang of sunworshippers who want to live in a world without shade so they can soak up the rays while everything burns. Hunt machines on your own as Aloy, or unlock colourful heroes Varl, Teersa, and Erend, and use their unique skills to defeat enemies and overcome challenges. Share the fun with another player online, or via innovative couch co-op on a single screen, so you’re always in the same world together.

Paw Patrol: Grand Prix | PS5, PS4

No track is too big, no racer too small! Race around Adventure Bay with all your favorite Paw Patrol pups and up to 4 players at once – but look out for the obstacles left by mischievous Mayor Humdinger! The Paw Patrol are on their fastest mission yet, to win the Pup Cup! Drive around iconic locations including Adventure Bay, Jake’s Snowboarding Resort and The Jungle to find out who will be crowned the winner. Play with friends in this multiplayer championship, where you can pick any of your favorite pups including Chase, Skye or Marshall. But watch out, because sneaky Mayor Humdinger could be just around the corner to turn your race into a crazy catastrophe!

Paw Patrol World | PS5, PS4

Explore the world of Paw Patrol like never before, in a 3D action adventure where anything is possible. Play as your favorite pups, drive their vehicles and save the day by taking on fun rescues and missions. Freely roam Adventure Bay, Jake’s Mountain, the Jungle and Barkingburg, in missions designed for pre-school players. Enjoy a brand-new story and play flashback missions inspired by classic Paw Patrol episodes, either in single-player or with a friend in split-screen co-op mode. And customize your game with countless collectibles, like emotes, pup tags, postcard stamps, costumes, vehicle stickers, and artworks for the Chickaletta Exhibition.

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Soulcalibur III | PS5, PS4

Chosen by history, a man becomes a warrior. Engraved into history, a warrior becomes a hero. Enjoy this timeless tale of swords and souls, transcending history and worlds, destined to be told forever. Experience Soulcalibur III, originally released on PlayStation 2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. The Soulcalibur series is a weapon-based fighting series of games where players put their mastery of their character’s weapon to the test. The game features the Chronicles of the Sword mode that fuses real-time simulation with versus fighting-style action. In Soul Arena, choose between Quick Play for relentless battles against CPU opponents and Mission mode for fights set under special conditions.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.


Sony Pictures Core Movie Credit Promo | December 11 – January 12**

Purchase any 12-month PlayStation Plus membership and get movie credit(s) to spend on the Sony Pictures Core app. Dive into epic blockbusters like Venom The Last Dance, 28 years later, Karate Kid Legends, Anaconda, and more***—your next movie marathon starts here****!


**Offer valid between December 11, 2025 to January 12, 2026. Offer available only where no other discount applies. Cannot combine or stack offers. Number of movie credits varies based on plan and membership status. Offer only available when purchased on PS5, Web browser and Mobile (PS App). PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Separate download of the Sony Pictures Core App is required to redeem Movie Credits. Must be 18+ to register for a Sony Pictures Core account. Movie Credits must be claimed and redeemed in App by January 12, 2026. Sony Pictures Core terms apply: https://ift.tt/CJ5Rewc
***Titles and availability vary by market. 
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