Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5

Summer Game Fest 2026 highlights: 16 games coming to PS5 https://ift.tt/74lXAWc

The summer continues to be an exciting time for big game announcements with a new look at upcoming titles, some long-awaited release dates, and more than a few surprises along the way. Here are some of the biggest updates and reveals on upcoming PlayStation titles. 

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced | Coming July 9

Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Singapore | PS5

Ubisoft unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. The trailer spotlights Leave Her Johnny Resynced, a reimagined take on the iconic sea shanty by artist Woodkid. Hoist your flag and hit the high seas again in relentless pursuit of freedom.

Control Resonant | Coming September 24

Publisher: Remedy Entertainment Developer: Remedy Entertainment | PS5

We got a new look at Control Resonant, the upcoming action-RPG sequel. The latest trailer explores the game’s version of Manhattan, where Dylan Faden navigates a city transformed by paranatural forces. Players will explore diverse zones, take on story missions, side quests, boss encounters, and puzzles, while also revisiting previously unseen areas of the Oldest House from the original Control.

Crossfire | Stay tuned

Publisher: Smilegate Developer: That’s No Moon | PS5

That’s No Moon shared their debut game, Crossfire, available to wishlist now. Combining cinematic storytelling with grounded, stealth combat, Crossfire follows two enemy operators who must form a fragile alliance to overcome an existential threat.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation | Coming 2027

Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Square Enix | PS5

The final battle against Sephiroth begins as a meteor fills the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. Take to the skies and explore a boundless world, fight alongside a fully assembled party, master strategic and dynamic combat, and prepare yourself for the climactic finale.

gen Atlas | Stay tuned 

Publisher: Epic Games Developer: gen Design | PS5

The studio behind Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian unveils gen Atlas, a single-player open-world action-adventure. Awaken on an abandoned planet, colossal massive robots, and resume a halted terraforming project. Stay tuned for more updates.

Guild Wars 3 | Stay tuned

Publisher: ArenaNet Developer: ArenaNet | PS5

The third entry in the beloved Guild Wars action-adventure MMORPG franchise and its first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PS5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta tests begin in the fall of 2027.

Gundam Rogue Orbit | Coming 2027

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment | PS5

An all-new Gundam game is coming to PS5 in 2027. Suit up for humanity in Gundam Rogue Orbit, a high-mobility action game that delivers a new take on the IP, blending a fast-paced cinematic story with intense, hard-hitting combat in a new universe.

Lords of the Fallen II | Coming 2026

Publisher: CI Games Developer: CI Games | PS5

A new trailer for Lords of the Fallen II, featuring the Katana weapon class, new bosses, and locations in Thorngar. Battle against the darkness in an epic adventure across a shattered kingdom.

Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor (DLC) | Coming August 14

Publisher: 2K Developer: Hangar 13 | PS5

Step back into the role of Enzo Favara and work alongside Ennio Salieri in Man of Honor, an expansion for Mafia: The Old Country coming August 14. Witness Salieri’s early days in the Valle Dorata via two new story chapters and new Free Ride content.

Resident Evil Veronica | Coming 2027

Publisher: Capcom Developer: Capcom | PS5

Survive the terror of Resident Evil Veronica, a remake of the 2000s Resident Evil Code: Veronica. This new title preserves the essence of the original game while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds | Coming September 15

Publisher: Jagex: The RuneScape Company Developer: Jagex: The RuneScape Company | PS5

RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers at launch.  On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill, and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Coming 2026

Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega  | PS5

Sega announced the release timing of the final two DLCs for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming in July, and Avatar coming in October – and teased a new Season Pass Two, which includes Godzilla and Evangelion DLCs during Summer Game Fest.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer | Coming October 6

Publisher: Secret Mode Developer: Fuse Games | PS5

Tonight, a new story trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer debuted, showcasing how Kestshowingar Bool uses his position as League Champion to threaten other pilots. In a bid to retain control over his racing league, Darius Pax enlists the help of Shade, a mysterious pilot with a personal grudge against the Bool family. 

Stranger Than Heaven | Coming January 15, 2027

Publisher: Sega Developer: RGG Studio | PS5

A fifty-year, action-adventure saga of men with nowhere to go and their desperate struggle to find a home. Use extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive as a showman across five cities and eras of modern Japan. Oh, and Tupac is here.

Swords of Legends | Coming soon

Publisher: Aurogon Shanghai Developer: Aurogon Shanghai | PS5

A new trailer for Swords of Legends, a single-player action RPG, offers a first look at its combat, featuring the debut of the Spirit Companion system and a boss fight against the Master of Cantrip, whose every move is staged as classical Chinese stage magic.

The Blood of Dawnwalker | Coming September 3

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Developer: Rebel Wolves | PS5

Vampires walk out of the shadows in the latest action-packed trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker. Experience two different gameplay loops, day and night, in this open-world dark fantasy action RPG.

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Stay tuned for more SGF news as we go hands-on with some of the titles revealed and share our first impressions of the games headed our way.

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 543: State of Faye

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 543: State of Faye https://ift.tt/40MOePD

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com!

Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here

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Hey, everybody! Tim, Kristen, Brett, and I are back this week to discuss the latest State of Play, along with some of our favorite announcements and what we can’t wait to get our hands on. This episode also includes a special interview with the Head of Creative at Santa Monica Studio, Cory Barlog, and God of War Laufey Director Ariel Lawrence.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • Solarpunk | PS5 
  • NBA The Run | PS5 
  • Beastro | PS5 
    
    
• PlayStation peripherals — Get all the new details on the FlexStrike wireless fight stick coming August 6, the 27” Gaming Monitor with DualSense Charging Hook coming August 27, and the Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers coming later this year. Get a detailed hands-on report and pricing.
  
  
• Ace Combat 8 Wings of Theve hands-on — Learn how aerial combat has evolved with air-to-sea and air-to-land combat, including a big battle with a land battleship.
  
  
• State of Play —  Check out all the big announcements and updates from the show, including an extended look at Marvel’s Wolverine and the first reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, Until Dawn 2, and God of War Laufey.

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The Cast

Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE

Kristen Zitani – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Brett Elston – Manager, Content Communications, 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: Star Wars Outlaws

Share of the Week: Star Wars Outlaws https://ift.tt/rkQaIfp

Last week, we sent you to a galaxy far, far away to share moments from Star Wars Outlaws using #PSshare #PSBlog. The open-world adventure is available now in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.

Here are this week’s highlights:

wingsforsmiles shares Kay staring out to a sunset with TIE Fighters in the distance

coalabr14 shares a shadowy portrait of Kay

SheikhSadi80 shares Kay and Nix riding across the surface of a lake

 CaliOcelot shares Nix looking excited on the back of Kay’s speeder 

RhodWulfLeon shares Kay walking down some snowy steps

KeenEyeVP shares a colorful and detailed portrait of Nix

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: Duality
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on June 10, 2026 

Next week, share reflections, opposites, or anything that comes in pairs using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads

(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads https://ift.tt/TDFZXpI

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond does it again as 007 First Light topped the Asia charts for PS5,  while NTE: Neverness to Everness topped Asia’s Free to Play charts. 

Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?

PS5 Games

Asia	US/Canada
007 First Light	007 First Light
NBA 2K26	LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Resident Evil 4	NBA 2K26
Forza Horizon 5	MLB The Show 26
PRAGMATA	Grand Theft Auto V
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition	Minecraft
Ghost of Yōtei	Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate	Invincible VS
It Takes Two	Saros
Grand Theft Auto V	Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert	Forza Horizon 5
Gran Turismo 7	Mortal Kombat 1
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH	EA Sports Madden NFL 26
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	Mixtape
Split Fiction	Ghost of Yōtei
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight	Mortal Kombat 11
Hogwarts Legacy	Content Warning
Resident Evil Requiem	Pragmata
Resident Evil Village	Directive 8020
Diablo IV	Sea of Thieves

*Naming of products may differ between regions
*Upgrades not included

PS4 Games

Asia	US/Canada
Red Dead Redemption 2	Star Wars Battlefront II
Devil May Cry 5	Red Dead Redemption 2
Devil May Cry HD Collection	Devil May Cry HD Collection
ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN	Batman: Arkham Knight
A Way Out	Gang Beasts
SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE	Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Overcooked! 2	Mortal Kombat X
TEKKEN 7	Minecraft
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition	Dying Light
God of War	Devil May Cry 4
Resident Evil 6	The Forest
MONSTER HUNTER: WORLD	Grand Theft Auto V
NBA 2K26	A Way Out
God of War III Remastered	Overcooked 2
Devil May Cry 4	Resident Evil 6
Batman: Arkham Knight	Castle Crashers Remastered
Need for Speed Heat	God of War
Minecraft Dungeons	NBA 2K26
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey	For Honor
UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection PlayStation Hits	Resident Evil 5

*Naming of products may differ between regions

PS VR2 Games*

Asia	US/Canada
Horizon Call of the Mountain	I Am Cat
Beat Saber	Alien: Rogue Incursion VR
Alien: Rogue Incursion VR	Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Maestro	Beat Saber
Kayak VR: Mirage	Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Arizona Sunshine 2	Job Simulator
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition	Arizona Sunshine 2
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes	Among Us 3D: VR
Metro Awakening	Moss VR
Crossfire: Sierra Squad	Zero Caliber VR

*PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

Asia	US/Canada
NTE: Neverness to Everness	Fortnite
Roblox	Roblox
Where Winds Meet (F2P)	NTE: Neverness to Everness
eFootball	Call of Duty: Warzone
Delta Force (F2P)	Marvel Rivals
Asphalt Legends	Apex Legends
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS	Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free Access
Genshin Impact	Rocket League
Wuthering Waves	Asphalt Legends
Fortnite	Fall Guys

Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Hands-on report — Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve https://ift.tt/oedu9jW

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve begins with a losing war. After a lightning strike by the Republic of Sotoa, the armed forces of the Federation of Central Usea are struggling to survive — and as an FCU fighter pilot, you’re joining the remnants of a military that’s barely holding on.

After playing through several of the campaign missions in Ace Combat 8, I got a sense of how developer Project Aces is telling its story of a desperate aircraft carrier crew trying to keep the battle going, and how you’ll rise to become a hotshot fighter ace, and a source of hope, for the embattled FCU.

The story of a war “hero”

A propaganda campaign is at the center of Ace Combat 8’s story. When you first arrive aboard the aircraft carrier Endurance, you’re introduced to the plan to keep the FCU going: a social media blitz focused on a legendary pilot known as the Wings of Theve, named for the FCU’s capital city. But in truth, the Wings is just Rex, an amiable but ordinary pilot whose job is to serve as a figurehead and whose exploits are greatly exaggerated. His true orders are to make an appearance in every engagement, and then run away and stay alive.

You join Rex as his navigator, but things don’t go well during that first mission; you’re shot down by enemy aces, and Rex is killed. But after you’re rescued, to keep the lie alive, you’re tasked with taking on the “Rex” callsign and playing the role of the Wings of Theve.

Ace Combat 8 conveys all this story through immersive, first-person cinematics that are a new choice for the series — one that Brand Manager Kazutoki Kono said was inspired by the team’s work on the PlayStation VR modes in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. The perspective adds a lot of emotional weight to Ace Combat 8, capturing the sense of struggle aboard the Endurance and the pressure of carrying the war’s morale on your back and commanding Joker Flight, Rex’s four-fighter team.

Becoming a fighter ace

Though your job as the Wings of Theve is initially just to stay alive, your presence and skills quickly change the tone for Joker Flight. When enemy fighters show up on your first mission, you quickly prove that the Wings of Theve can be more than just an inspiring ghost story.

The Ace Combat series does a good job of keeping complex flight controls simple and easy to learn, so it doesn’t feel like you need flight sim-level knowledge to become a top gun. Fans of Ace Combat 7 will be right at home with Ace Combat 8, which maintains the experience from the 2019 game, but with some new bells and whistles thanks to the PS5 Dual Sense controller. Resistance in the haptic triggers adds intensity to accelerating with R2, decelerating with L2, and executing high-G turns by holding both, telegraphing through your hands how powerful your aircraft really is.

Whether attacking other planes in the air or strafing targets on the ground, your goal is often to keep enemies in your sights long enough to lock on and fire missiles or special weapons with Circle or your machine gun with X. You can quickly swap lock-ons with Triangle to find new targets and swap weapons with Square. The controls are easy to pick up, but there’s complexity in flying your plane, and you’re going to need to build your skills to survive some of Ace Combat 8’s later sorties.

Project Aces has very much avoided fixing anything that isn’t broken when it comes to gameplay, with battles feeling fast and chaotic as you dodge incoming missiles and try to line up your guns against enemy planes. With your comrades at your wing, you can also issue orders with the directional buttons, sending them to attack a specific target, allowing them to scatter and engage at will, calling them back to cover you, or telling them to switch to any special weapons you’ve equipped them with and go on the attack.

At some points, you can also make story decisions about how the team will proceed. During one mission I played, you engage an enemy squadron filled with friends of Rex’s wingman, Professor. He asks you to avoid killing the pilots as you shoot them down, and you can choose whether to agree to that request. It doesn’t seem that your decisions will greatly alter how the story plays out, but Kono said choices like this, as well as how well you fare when you’re tasked with defending allied forces such as naval ships, can affect which characters survive into future missions and story beats.

A series of desperate battles

Ace Combat 8 shines in conveying the stakes of the war you’re fighting as your successes cause the legend of the Wings of Theve to grow — along with the hopes and expectations of your fellow soldiers, and the target on our.

In one mission I previewed, the ragtag FCU forces work to take down a ridiculously huge, incredibly dangerous Land Battleship. The ship, which is basically a navy destroyer combined with a tank, is nearly indestructible, and the FCU plans to use trucks loaded with bombs to try to take out its treads. Your mission is first to protect the trucks, then attack the treads.

Even on Ace Combat 8’s normal difficulty, the mission was tough — the Land Battleship is decked out with powerful rail guns, as well as anti-aircraft cannons and deployable drones. The fight takes place in a massive city center, so you not only have to dodge all sorts of incoming fire, but do your best not to crash into the buildings as well. The only hope to defeat the land battleship is for the FCU to demolish skyscrapers in the ship’s path, slowing it down and eventually trapping it.

The mission really ratchets up the scale of the war and channels the emotions felt by the FCU’s forces. Radio chatter is nothing new to Ace Combat 8, but in all the missions I played, that chatter captures the chaotic and often desperate tone of the moment, as commanders, officers, soldiers on the ground, and your wingmen all fill the airwaves, issuing orders and reacting to what’s happening.

As we arced around the land battleship, fighting interceptors and protecting the trucks, Ace Combat 8 not only used the chatter to convey critical mission info in the moment, it sold the story of frightened soldiers doing everything they can to stop an overwhelming force as they fought for their home.

It’s that storytelling, coupled with fast-paced battles and memorable characters, that make grabbing the stick in Ace Combat 8 an exciting prospect. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve hits PlayStation 5 on October 2.