It’s that time again: Sony has shown new trailers for upcoming PlayStation games at the “State of Play” event. TECHBOOK presents the highlights.
With the “State of Play” event, Sony gives an insight into which games are currently in development for the PlayStation. A number of trailers announce new titles, while others include new information such as the launch date. There are a few exciting announcements again this year.
New Gameplay Trailer for God Of War Ragnarok
Last year at the Showcase event, Sony gave us the announcement trailer for God Of War Ragnarok shown. Now the company is following up with a new trailer that contains even more gameplay scenes. But not only that – there was also a limited edition DualSense controller with design elements God Of War Ragnarok presented. The game can be pre-ordered now.
“Hogwarts Legacy” gets exclusive mission
Fans of the fantasy series are eagerly awaiting the action RPG Hogwarts legacy. PlayStation owners can look forward to the new State of Play trailer even more as they get an exclusive mission. The video shows a creepy shop in Hogsmead town that hides a dark secret. Hogwarts legacy will be released on February 10, 2023 for PS4 and PS5.
Tekken 8 announced for PS5
The fighting game franchise Tekken goes to the next round. At the “State of Play” event, it was time to get started Tekken 8 presented. However, PS4 owners could get nothing, because the trailer only mentions the release for PS5. A start date is not yet known.
Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge is coming to PlayStation VR2
The VR title Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge gets a “enhanced edition‘ for Sony’s upcoming VR headset PlayStation VR2. The gameplay trailer features well-known locations from the “galaxy far, far away” and two well-known druids. The game is scheduled for release in 2023.
Yakuza Spin-off Like A Dragon: Ishin announced for PS4 and PS5
“Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin!‘, a spin-off of the popular yakuzaseries, finally released outside of Japan after seven years. The game is called Like A Dragon: Ishin and is a direct translation of the original title. It is slated for release in February 2023 for PS4 and PS5.
“Pacific Drive”
The first game from developer Ironwood Studios is called Pacific Drive and is scheduled for release in 2023. Behind the wheel you drive through the post-apocalyptic landscape of the Pacific Northwest in North America.
Bandai Namco introduces Synduality
Next to Tekken 8 Bandai Namco also has the brand new one synduality presented. The third-person shooter with a sci-fi setting is visually reminiscent Nier: Automata and explores human interaction with AI-controlled mechs. The game is scheduled for release in 2023.
“Rise of the Ronin”
Developer Studio Team Ninja is working on an open world game in Assassin’s Creed-Style set in Japan in the Meiji Restoration period. As a katana-wielding samurai, players must make difficult decisions as the conflict between the last shogunate and imperialist forces unfolds.
Demeo is coming to PlayStation VR2
demeo is a dungeon crawler that is played like a board game in VR – including dice and cards. According to the announcement, it’s in development for Sony’s upcoming VR2 headset.
Project Eve is now Stellar Blade
A year ago we released the first trailer for Project Eve seen by Korean studio Shift Up. Now we get supplies and an official name: Stellar Blade. The post-apocalyptic setting and action-packed story features new trailers in a mix of gameplay and cinematics. The game is to be released for PS5 and PS4, with the Korean developer studio citing 2023 as the date.