(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads https://ift.tt/L0xRIB6
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In April, Pragmata landed as the top downloaded game in the top the Asia charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play.
Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?
PS5 Games
Asia
US/Canada
PRAGMATA
MLB The Show 26
Crimson Desert
PRAGMATA
Dead Island 2
Crimson Desert
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
NBA 2K26
EA SPORTS FC 26
Starfield
Resident Evil 4
Content Warning
Hades II
Grand Theft Auto V
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
It Takes Two
Minecraft
Hades
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
NBA 2K26
SAROS
Grand Theft Auto V
Hades II
Forza Horizon 5
EA SPORTS FC 26
Hogwarts Legacy
ARC Raiders
Gran Turismo 7
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26
Diablo IV
WWE 2K26
Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil 4
MLB The Show 26
Ready or Not
DAVE THE DIVER
Invincible VS
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Resident Evil Requiem
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
Asia
US/Canada
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Gang Beasts
The King of Fighters ’97: Global Match
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 6
A Way Out
RESIDENT EVIL 5
Overcooked! 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
God of War
Batman: Arkham Knight
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
STAR WARS Battlefront II
The King of Fighters XIV
A Way Out
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
Minecraft
Watch Dogs 2
Mortal Kombat X
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Grand Theft Auto V
Monster Hunter: World
Call of Duty: WWII
Metal Slug 3
Cuphead
Bloodborne
Resident Evil
EA SPORTS FC 26
God of War
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
theHunter: Call of the Wild
RESIDENT EVIL 5
NBA 2K26
Need for Speed Heat
UNCHARTED The Nathan Drake Collection
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
Asia
US/Canada
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Beat Saber
Beat Saber
Alien: Rogue Incursion VR
Among Us 3D: VR
Metro Awakening
Job Simulator
Maestro
Metro Awakening
Arizona Sunshine 2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Crossfire: Sierra Squad
Alien: Rogue Incursion VR
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
Kayak VR: Mirage
Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine Remake
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition
*PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads https://ift.tt/L0xRIB6
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In April, Pragmata landed in the top three on the US charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play.
Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month?
PS5 Games
US/Canada
EU
MLB The Show 26
EA Sports FC 26
Pragmata
Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert
Grand Theft Auto V
NBA 2K26
Starfield
Starfield
Pragmata
Content Warning
Minecraft
Grand Theft Auto V
Hades II
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
Content Warning
Minecraft
UFC 5
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Resident Evil 4
Saros
NBA 2K26
Hades II
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
EA Sports FC 26
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Arc Raiders
It Takes Two
EA Sports Madden NFL 26
Resident Evil 2
WWE 2K26
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resident Evil 4
Saros
Ready or Not
Forza Horizon 5
Invincible Vs
No Man’s Sky
Resident Evil Requiem
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1
*Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included
PS4 Games
US/Canada
EU
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
Gang Beasts
Gang Beasts
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
A Way Out
Resident Evil 6
EA Sports FC 26
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 6
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Resident Evil 5
Batman: Arkham Knight
Minecraft
Star Wars Battlefront II
Unravel Two
A Way Out
Grand Theft Auto V
Minecraft
STAR WARS Battlefront II
Mortal Kombat X
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Grand Theft Auto V
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Call of Duty: WWII
Metro Exodus
Cuphead
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Resident Evil
God of War
God of War
Batman: Arkham Knight
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
theHunter: Call of the Wild
Need for Speed Heat
NBA 2K26
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Uncharted The Nathan Drake Collection
Assassin’s Creed Unity
*Naming of products may differ between regions
PS VR2 Games*
US/Canada
EU
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Beat Saber
Metro Awakening
Among Us 3D: VR
Job Simulator
Job Simulator
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Metro Awakening
Beat Saber
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Alien: Rogue Incursion VR
Alien: Rogue Incursion VR
Among Us 3D: VR
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
Cooking Simulator VR
Arizona Sunshine 2
Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes
*PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included
Myst and Riven Remakes launch on PS5 and PS VR2 May 19 https://ift.tt/0Wg8IzK
The team here at Cyan is excited to announce that we’re launching the modern remakes of our award-winning puzzle adventure games Myst and Riven on PS5 and PlayStation VR2 May 19.
Myst and Riven (the sequel to Myst) were originally released on PC and the original PlayStation in the ‘90s and quickly became cultural phenomena. In fact, the release of the original Myst in 1993 had an approximately 10-year-long run of being the best-selling PC game in the world. To celebrate how popular both games were on the original PlayStation back in the day, the classic versions of Myst and Riven from the original PlayStation were re-released digitally last year, thanks to efforts between both Cyan and Sony Interactive Entertainment, and continue to be available to purchase and play in most regions worldwide.
I’m excited to have this opportunity to share more about how we made sure that our remakes of Myst and Riven could take advantage of both PS5 and PS5 Pro features to bring folks the best experience based on the way they prefer to play.
Flatscreen and PS VR2 play
Both Myst and Riven will support both flatscreen (2D) and PS VR2 at launch. This was the toughest part of development for us – making sure the experience of players using either playstyle would shine. We brought over some lessons we learned from a release of a previous title of ours on PS5, Firmament (which also supported both 2D and VR), to help improve each playstyle – both in interactions, graphical fidelity, base render resolution, performance, and more. In turn, some of the lessons we learned from these new releases have also already been brought back into Firmament. We’re excited to see how players react to being able to experience Myst and Riven with their preferred play method.
Ray-traced reflections and Performance mode
Myst and Riven will also support ray tracing through the display of ray-traced reflections (limited to flatscreen mode only). We’ve made sure that this support is included in our games on both the PS5 and PS5 Pro. While ray-traced reflections are enabled, frame rate is limited to 30 FPS to account for a smoother play experience while more time is spent on the render thread.
While ray-traced reflections are disabled (with screen-space reflections being used instead), each game’s frame rate is increased to 60 FPS. Players have a choice in enabling ray-traced reflections by disabling the Performance Mode checkbox in the Display settings menu in each game, which will also subtly change the base render resolution of the game to accommodate for leveraging graphics vs. leveraging performance.
PS5 Pro Enhanced features
We’re also happy to state that Myst and Riven are both officially PS5 Pro Enhanced titles. This means a couple of things in our case – the first of which is an increase in graphical fidelity in each game’s flatscreen mode on PS5 Pro, including better view distance, foliage, textures, post-processing, and shading. Second, players in VR on PS5 Pro in both games will have better base render resolution when playing each game – and in Riven’s flatscreen mode, leaving the Performance Mode checkbox enabled will grant better base render resolution.
The games are taking advantage of tweaked implementations of Unreal Engine’s TSR, which allows us to use upscaling on both PS5 Pro and base PS5 in return for better graphics options.
Power Saver Mode support
Myst and Riven will also join the list of PS5 games with Power Saver support. Power Saver mode is a relatively new feature for PS5 that enables games to scale back performance to save on energy consumption (and therefore save on energy costs for many players). Both Myst and Riven support this new feature by decreasing each game’s base render resolution and forcing a fixed frame rate of 30 FPS.
Delve into Myst and Riven
The Cyan team worked hard to make sure that these from-the-ground-up remakes of Myst and Riven take advantage of plenty of PS5 features, especially for PS5 Pro. Whether you’re playing from the comfort of your couch with a DualSense wireless controller in flatscreen mode, or enjoying our games up-close and personal in PS VR 2, we think you’ll be in for quite a treat. We appreciate everyone’s support of our studio and hope to keep making great games for another 40 years!
Myst and Riven on PS5 are available to wishlist beginning today, May 5, and will be available to purchase and play for $34.99 USD each on May 19.
Horizon Hunters Gathering: Second Playtest, new Hunters, Episode, region revealed https://ift.tt/jPasoey
Hi Hunters, we’re excited to be back with a big update on Horizon Hunters Gathering; let’s talk about what we’ve been up to since the first playtest a few months ago, and what you can expect from the next one. If you can’t wait, skip to the next paragraph for all the details on when it’s happening and what you can expect.
At the end of February, we invited a small group of players into the Gathering for the first time. For three days during select play windows, we saw folks get their first taste of Machine Incursion, try to master the playstyles of either Rem, Sun, or Axle (or all three.), and work together through the challenges of Cauldron Descent. We are incredibly grateful to those who took the time to play, gave us invaluable feedback on their experience, or stuck around on our official Discord server.
Since then, we’ve been focusing on a host of improvements based on that first playtest, as well as getting additional content ready for the next one. A lot of people have also been asking questions about the game, the world of the Gathering, or some of our planned features, so if you haven’t yet: check out our ongoing developer Q&As we’ve been hosting on Discord and socials. We’ve really enjoyed sharing more about our ideas, processes, and development with you.
New playtest in May
Whether you want to return for another round, couldn’t make it into the first playtest, or prefer to experience the game firsthand, we’re happy to share that the next closed playtest will take place between May 22 and 25.*
Just like last time, the game will be playable on both PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam), with registration exclusively through the PlayStation Beta Program for both platforms. (Note: if you’re having trouble with the link, first sign in on PlayStation.com and then try clicking the link again.)
Aside from quite a bit of implemented player feedback (which we will highlight at a later date), there will be a bunch of new content to explore.
Two new Hunters: Aside from Rem, Sun, and Axle (who have each received improvements.), you can now get to know Ensa; a charismatic Oseram smuggler with a mercenary past. Or the mysterious Shadow, a Carja covert operative who commands a fearsome Stalker machine. We will be sharing a little more about them in the coming weeks.
A playable Episode: Episodes play a central role in the game’s narrative campaign by introducing new mysteries, characters, and mechanics. Pick your Hunter, ready up, and head into the wilds to save Ashwater Valley from a horde of machines.
Added difficulty: Two familiar game modes return with higher stakes than ever, as the war against the machines continues to ravage the wilds:
Machine Incursion is a high-intensity mission where waves of machines pour out from underground gateways, led by a formidable boss. To make things more interesting and encourage you to return for an even greater challenge, we’ve added two additional difficulty modes: Hard and Merciless. We dare all Hunters to try and beat a Thunderjaw and a Ravager at the same time…
Cauldron Descent is a longer, multi-stage trial pushing Hunters to their limits, from brutal machine encounters to hidden doors that promise power and reward for teams prepared to open them. Coordination and teamwork with other Hunters here are key to success, and our second playtest features even more challenging rooms to explore.
New Region: Travel to Breakers’ Bounty, featuring dense jungles and ravaged ruins bordering a scorching desert home to dangerous machines, in order to save the Oseram and stop the incursion. You’ll also still have access to Devil’s Thirst, and of course theGathering: the central social space where you can meet other players, build your loadout, and customize your camp.
Play your way: Training Modules have been added to improve general onboarding for the game and its systems. For players wanting to master the hunt in Solo Mode, Hunter NPCs will be available for this playtest during Episode or Machine Incursion modes. These NPCs (either Rem, Sun, or Axle) offer battle assists where possible or can automatically fill an empty spot on a three-player team.
We want to emphasize again: Horizon Hunters Gathering is a game in development; we choose to playtest early and with small numbers to focus on the core experience and implement player feedback before opening to bigger groups of players. We learn a lot from each playtest and this second one is no different; we appreciate each of you who take the time to leave us your honest thoughts.
There’s much more to explore on your next adventure into the wilds. Over the coming weeks, we will be dropping more playtest information on our Hunters Gathering Discord and social channels, so keep an eye out for news there.
For a chance to play the game between May 22 to 25, sign up via the PlayStation Beta Program. This link will automatically flag you as interested in Horizon Hunters Gathering. We will be sure to let you know when invites for the playtest are being sent.
Thanks for the continued support and all of us at Guerrilla look forward to welcoming you (back) for another hunt!
Players’ Choice: Vote for April 2026’s best new game https://ift.tt/MiVehvE
Last month was filled with adventures across moons, mindscapes, and the cartoon world! Some big new releases included Mouse: P.I. for Hire, Pragmata, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, Hades II, and Saros. Which game was your favorite?
How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog.
What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? Note: re-released games don’t qualify, but remakes do. We define remakes as ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds such as Resident Evil 4 (2023) and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
How are nominees decided? The PlayStation Blog editorial team will gather a list of that month’s most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll.
Hulk and Black Panther join the fight for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls https://ift.tt/6MPHdov
Hello everyone! I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Today at EVO Japan 2026 in Tokyo, we revealed our third team to join the Challenge of the Champion: Fighting Avengers. Be sure to check out the new team reveal trailer below!
A new team joins the battle: Fighting Avengers
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Joining the previously announced Captain America (voiced by Brian Bloom) and Iron Man (voiced by Josh Keaton) are Hulk (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) and Black Panther (voiced by Erica Luttrell), forming the brand-new team: the Fighting Avengers.
Led by Captain America, this newly formed Avengers squad comes together to confront a new threat facing Earth. As heroes watched closely—and admired greatly—by people around the world, we hope you’re looking forward to seeing how they rise to the challenge in Episode Mode.
New stage revealed: Wakanda
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We’re also excited to announce a brand-new stage: Wakanda.
Wakanda is a nation located in Africa, blessed with rich natural landscapes while also standing as a global leader in advanced scientific technology. Traditionally protected by its king, the Black Panther, Wakanda is now ruled by the young Black Panther, Shuri, who has taken on the mantle to defend her people.
New playable character: Hulk
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A green goliath whose strength grows with his rage, Hulk once fought alongside the Avengers to save the world. However, in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, his overwhelming power and instability lead the government, S.H.I.E.L.D., and even his fellow teammates Captain America and Iron Man, to exile him to the Savage Land.
There, Hulk lives a quiet life, surrounded by nature and animals, but his distrust of the Avengers has yet to fade.
During development, Hulk’s backstory was established early on. While staying true to the core design concept of a massive, gamma-radiated powerhouse, elements inspired by this narrative were incorporated into his design. Hulk adorns himself with dinosaur bone armor toreinforce his feral, untamed fighting style and highlight his raw power.
Hulk can overpower opponents at any range with sheer force. Channeling his anger builds his unique Gamma Gauge. When it reaches maximum, Hulk enters Gamma Rage which significantly boosts his strength and speed.
Build up the Gamma Gauge and unleash devastating one-shot attacks at just the right moment to deal massive damage.
New playable character: Black Panther
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Ruler of the great African nation of Wakanda, Shuri protects her country as the Black Panther.
Having only recently inherited the mantle, she struggles with doubts about whether she is truly ready for the role.
As a new threat approaches, Shuri must make critical decisions, not only as a warrior, but as a queen who must balance tradition and progress.
When we decided to include her in the roster, her character backstory was discussed and established early on. Having only recently taken up the mantle of Black Panther alongside her existing role of Wakanda’s chief scientist, Shuri’s design reflects this important transition.
Sleek, athletic lines emphasize a sense of speed befitting an acrobatic fighter, while preserving the primal wildness that defines the role. At the same time, subtle touches of Wakandan royalty are woven into the finer details of her suit, reflecting the weight of leadership she now carries.
In combat, Black Panther excels with swift movement and long reach using the Spear of Bashenga. She possesses a high-speed mobility skill called Bast’s Blessing, allowing her to dash in multiple directions. Bast’s Blessing consumes a dedicated gauge, but it can be canceled from normal attacks and skills, enabling varied and flexible combos and mixups.
Dominate mid-range battles with precise spear attacks, then close the distance with lightning-fast movement to overwhelm opponents up close.
New threat revealed: The Champion
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The latest trailer also introduced a new character: The Champion.
One of the Elders of the Universe, Champion has existed since the birth of the universe and travels the cosmos alongside his right-hand showwoman, Promoter. A cosmic conqueror obsessed with hand-to-hand combat, he journeys from planet to planet in search of worthy opponents.
Those who fail to satisfy his thirst for battle face the ultimate consequence: the destruction of their entire world.
And now, his next target has been chosen: Earth.
Under Promoter’s direction, the “Challenge of the Champion” tournament has been announced. Teams of four will battle through qualifiers, earning the right to face Champion himself. But is there more to this sinister game than just sport?
The Fighting Avengers enter the tournament as one of its leading contenders. More details about Champion will be revealed soon!
What’s next?
Did you enjoy the hands-on demo at EVO Japan? Thank you so much for all your feedback! We truly appreciate it and it is already helping shape development.
Next up, we’ll be bringing the newest playable build to:
Combo Breaker 2026, starting May 22 in Chicago, Illinois
Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, starting May 29 in Hong Kong
The build will include the newly announced Black Panther and the Wakanda stage, for a total of 13 playable characters and five stages. If you’re attending either event, be sure to stop by and try it for yourself!
Development is entering its final stages, and the entire team is working hard every day to deliver the best possible experience at launch.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support! We’ll have more news to share soon!
Hey, everybody! Sid and I are back this week to celebrate the launch of Saros with a special interview featuring Actor Rahul Kohli and Creative Director Gregory Loudeni from Housemarque.
Stuff We Talked About
Next week’s release highlights:
Wax Heads | PS5
Mixtape | PS5
Arc Raiders PS5 Pro update — The new PS5 Pro update is now available and it brings PSSR upscaling and other enhancements to the third-person extraction shooter.
4:Loop The Scanner boss design — The feature offers a walkthrough of the design process behind this ominous cube from the developers at Bad Robot Games. Learn how staying in motion is key to survival, and how each boss encounter is a unique puzzle.
The Blood of Dawnwalker impressions — Coming to PS5 on September 3, dive into the unique time mechanics where time passes by a little or a lot, depending on your actions. Will you be able to save your family in the 30-day timeframe?
NBA The Run gameplay reveal — Get your first look at the high-octane, momentum-based gameplay inspired by classic streetball video games. Make sure your sneakers are laced up for when this game comes to PS5 this June.
007: First Light hands-on — The latest look uncovers how Bond deploys stealth, action, and charm in his origin story. The game launches on PS5 May 27.
The Cast
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Sid Shuman – Senior Director of Content Communications, SIE
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.]
