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Everyone has imagined what they would do if a zombie apocalypse were to occur once or twice. What choices would we make? How would we combat the undead? Is there room to bring our dog? Well, PlayStation VR2 adventure-shooter Arizona Sunshine 2 answers these questions and more with over-the-top wit.

Starting from tomorrow through January 5, 2024, we’re celebrating the holiday season with a month full of activities for our PlayStation community. As part of the PlayStation Plus Season of Play, PlayStation Plus members can redeem free avatars for PS5 and PS4 consoles, join eSports tournaments, earn points on PlayStation Stars, save on PlayStation Gear merchandise, and enter a competition for your chance to win amazing prizes. Activities for those who are not PlayStation Plus members are available as well.

It’s been an eclectic few months for PS VR2. We’ve been flung to the far reaches of space in captivating puzzle adventure Red Matter, explored the evocative sci-fi world of Journey to Foundation, teamed up to capture spooks in Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord,  solved a supernatural mystery in 7th Guest VR, fought monsters in roguelike The Foglands and became a creature of the night in Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice.

The Access controller for the PS5 console launches this Wednesday, the culmination of five years of development guided by our collaboration with accessibility experts and PlayStation Studios. This versatile controller kit is designed to empower more players than ever to share in the joy of gaming. Whether you’ve preordered one already or want to explore more about its design, features and functionality, this guide is for you.

Today, December 1, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) held the PlayStation Partner Awards 2023 Japan Asia (hereafter PlayStation Partner Awards) to recognize and award some of the best PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles that proved to be a huge success over the past year. Read on for a rundown of all the games that received awards at this event.

Welcome, PlayStation Stars members! December has arrived, and with it comes new challenges, campaigns, and collectibles to hit your end-of-year gaming goals. Let’s dive right into what’s in store this month.

Last week, we asked you to tap into the gaming moments that made you feel something powerful using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Last month some of the biggest series received new entries in their libraries, along with some new franchises making their debut. Who takes top honors according to PlayStation players?

Hello friends! Welcome to Born of Bread, a home-cooked turn-based role-playing adventure full of fun characters, charming stories, and fresh, interactive combat. Beings from another age are causing havoc across the land and their mischief comes as a great threat for everyone. The unlikeliest hero, Loaf, a golem born of bread who possesses a never-ending childlike wonder, finds himself and his newfound friends in the middle of a drama that’s thousands of years in the making. Adventure awaits!  

Hello again, everyone. Blake from Ironwood Studios here. Today, we’re discussing what goes into a road trip in the Olympic Exclusion Zone and the fantastic news that Pacific Drive is coming to PlayStation 5 on February 22, 2024.

Ring in the holiday season with the upcoming launch of Season 1 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. The new season brings more Multiplayer maps; game modes, the next mission in Zombies; the introduction of Urzikstan in Call of Duty: Warzone, and much more.  

I’m Brad Flick, Design Director behind Penny’s Big Breakaway, an upcoming 3D action platformer, coming out early next year on PlayStation 5. Today, I will break down one of the bosses in our game.

Hi there, PlayStation Blog readers. The wait is almost over – Resident Evil 4 VR Mode releases on PlayStation 5 on Friday December 8, 2023. This free DLC brings a new level of immersion to the main story of Resident Evil 4 using the unique capabilities of PlayStation VR2. Read on for a preview of what to expect when Resident Evil VR Mode and the free gameplay demo coming out – but first, take a look at the trailer released today.

Something Random – a new studio founded by the creators of Superhot VR – releases their new game, Toy Trains on PS VR2 on January 16, 2024. What is it, how did it come to be, and why can switching genres lead to better games? Hop on board to find out the answers to all these questions!

A new month means a new PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. December’s titles of Lego 2K Drive, Powerwash Simulator and Sable will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, December 5 until Monday, January 1.  Let’s take a closer look at each game. 

The Gran Turismo World Series 2023 reaches its conclusion in Barcelona on 1-3 December.

During today’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 Showcase 2023, the release date of Dragon’s Dogma 2 was finally revealed to be March 22, 2024. The digital event featured the latest trailer, along with a variety of new game details.

On the surface, the adventures of a stoic monster-hunting hero exploring a grim fantasy world of dark magic and ancient lore might have little in common with a game like Destiny 2. But, when you look closer, it’s apparent that Destiny 2 and CD Projekt Red’s long-running The Witcher series have more in common than you might think.

Last week, we asked for shots of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 greatest villains using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

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In just over a week since the global release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, the multiplayer experience has showcased an immersive gameplay environment distinguished by its signature fast and responsive movement mechanics, along with tactical enhancements and a refined TTK, urging PlayStation players to navigate fluid and strategic combat scenarios. 

The team here at Naughty Dog is excited to announce The Last of Us Part II Remastered, the definitive way to experience the acclaimed The Last of Us sequel originally released in 2020. We’re thrilled to confirm you won’t have to wait long for it either; players can jump into Ellie and Abby’s emotional journeys on the PlayStation 5 console on January 19, 2024.

The team here at Naughty Dog is excited to announce The Last of Us Part II Remastered, the definitive way to experience the acclaimed The Last of Us sequel originally released in 2020. We’re thrilled to confirm you won’t have to wait long for it either; players can jump into Ellie and Abby’s emotional journeys on the PlayStation 5 console on January 19, 2024.

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Last week, we asked you to share pictures of Miles Morales moving through the world of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

A mystery has been brewing since viewers visited the monster-filled lands of Legendary’s 2017 film, Kong: Skull Island. The movie revealed a shady organization called Monarch with special interests in the growing presence of titanic monsters like King Kong and Godzilla. We’ve seen these behemoths crush and clash on the big screen, along with a breadcrumb trail of clues around Monarch’s machinations. That trail continues today as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premieres on Apple TV+, continuing the Monsterverse story from exciting new perspectives of its nuanced human protagonists.

Starting December 21, unwrap all the best content available in Season 6, making every previous Set eligible again for play in MLB The Show 23. Create your lineups from Sets 1 through 5, and develop your all-time best squad from every player item available in MLB The Show 23.

For just short of a year, Guerrilla has been working with the team over at Steamforged Games to bring you a fully cooperative, narrative-driven tabletop experience set in the world of Horizon.

Suit up, Task Force X. On February 2, our band of misfits will dive headfirst into Metropolis in Rocksteady Studios’ most ambitious game yet – Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

November’s PlayStation Game Catalog lineup brings with it vehicular mayhem, chaos, fantastical adventure and more. This month’s picks are headlined by Teardown, the demolition heist adventure that launches day one onto PlayStation Plus for Extra and Premium members. You can read more about the game here. That will be playable from today Wednesday November 15, with all other titles will be available Tuesday, November 21. Let’s take a closer look at those in turn.

PlayStation Store contains an abundance of unique and independent games. And it’s these delectable gems that are the focus of a new PlayStation Indies promotion. For a limited time* hundreds of indie games are discounted, which includes Hello Neighbor 2 Definitive Edition, Overcooked! All You Can Eat, Neon Abyss Deluxe Edition and many, many more. 

The launch of the Access controller for PS5 is around the corner on December 6. Today, we’re excited to go behind the scenes with some accessibility experts who consulted on this project, as well as share new resources for players with disabilities to learn more about how this highly customizable controller kit can help them play more comfortably and for longer periods.

Here comes another exciting shopping season, with PlayStation’s Black Friday promotions happening this month. There are a variety of deals on games, hardware, and more across PlayStation Store, and at participating retailers (where applicable). 

Here comes another exciting shopping season, with PlayStation’s Black Friday promotions happening this month. There are a variety of deals on games, hardware, and more across PlayStation Store, direct.playstation.com, PlayStation Gear Store, and at participating retailers. 

Hi, PlayStation Blog readers. The Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora team has been working hard to leverage the PlayStation 5’s unique features to make playing the game as immersive an experience as possible. Read on to discover how Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora takes advantage of the PS5’s adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and much more.

Today, we’re happy to reveal two fighters joining Tekken 8’s roster: Reina, who employs an acrobatic fighting style rooted in Taido, and Victor Chevalier, who utilizes super spy-style CQB in combat. In this PS Blog post, we’ll dive into the design and story backgrounds of both. 

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Last week, we asked you to share pictures of Peter Parker himself swinging through Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

It has officially been one year since the launch of God of War Ragnarök. Since the very first time this game was announced, the support we felt from fans has been truly incredible. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to see players finally get ahold of the game and create so much wonderful conversation, content, and community around it.

Like a Dragon Gaiden is a brand-new title that depicts Kazuma Kiryu’s story after the events of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. The game features improved combat, new stages, and an abundance of entertaining minigames.

Attention all PlayStation players, ready yourself for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. The war has changed, and for the first time in back-to-back years, Call of Duty returns with a direct sequel. The entire game, featuring the full Campaign, seminal Multiplayer, and all-new open-world Modern Warfare Zombies experience, launches on November 10.

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped the download charts this month. The newly released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swung to the top of October’s PS5 list. For PS VR2, Beat Saber rocked to the top of the list.

Next week marks the third year since PS5 launched and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank the more than 40 million players who’ve joined our global PS5 community. In these first three years, PlayStation Studios and third-party developers have introduced more than 2,500 PS5 games for players to enjoy, including fan-favorite titles in recent months like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Final Fantasy XVI.

Next week marks the third year since PS5 launched and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank the more than 40 million players who’ve joined our global PS5 community. In these first three years, PlayStation Studios and third-party developers have introduced more than 2,500 PS5 games for players to enjoy, including fan-favorite titles in recent months like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Final Fantasy XVI.

Hey, internet people, this is Yasmine here from the marketing team at Survios. We’re over the moon to reveal the upcoming Sweet Science update, heading to Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition tomorrow on PS VR2! After the nationwide premiere of Creed III in theaters earlier this year, Creed: Rise to Glory – Championship Edition has introduced an array of new boxers, a Muscle Beach setting inspired by the film, and an expanded version of the original 2018 PS VR game.

Last week, we asked you to swing into Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and share moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Greetings everyone. As we get close to the end of 2023, the Honkai: Star Rail dev team is excited to get back to you with the latest information on the new maps, stories, and companions introduced in version 1.5, The Crepuscule Zone, coming on November 15. We look forward to delivering chills and thrills for everyone exploring the newest version and engaging in its gameplay.

Revisit the original Fortnite BR Island once again in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season OG(aka Fortnite OG). Starting with a rewind back to Chapter 1 Season 5, visit a different phase of Chapter 1 every week as each major update brings back a piece of Fortnite history.

The Essential Picks Sale launches on PlayStation Store Wednesday, October 25, bringing with it discounts of up to 75% across a variety of amazing PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. That includes titles like Demon’s Souls, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition and Gotham Knights: Deluxe Edition.

Calling all Ghostbusters, both veterans and newcomers, we’ve got some new details on upcoming free DLC, so it’s time to charge those proton packs because things are about to get slimy. But before we jump into the details, we wanted to share a heartfelt message to our fans. 

We are happy to share that 11.11 Festival this year starts from 3rd till 16th November 2023, and players will be able to purchase PlayStation 5 consoles for up to SGD 160 / MYR 550 / THB 4,200/ IDR 1,820,000 / VND 2,900,000 off at participating retailers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

A new month means a new PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. November’s titles of Mafia II: Definitive Edition, Dragon Ball: The Breakers and Aliens Fireteam Elite will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday, November 7 until Monday December 4.

Last month featured creepy crawlies, ghosts, and things that hide in the dark. Whether you’re all about spooky games or not – which game earns top marks?

Welcome to November, and a new wave of PlayStation Stars campaigns. Prepare to embark on some fresh challenges, reap your well-deserved rewards, and add some new sparkle to your digital collectible trove.

HelloGran Turismo players. We’re excited to announce that the SPEC II Update 1.40* for Gran Turismo 7 arrives Wednesday, November 1 at 11:00pm PST / November 2 at 6:00am GMT / November 2 at 3:00pm JST. With it comes a host of exciting features and add-ons for racing fans to enjoy.

Happy Halloween, PlayStation! I’m Erik Odeldahl, creative director at Fast Travel Games, and I’m excited to be back at PlayStation Blog to talk some more about our new PS VR2 title, Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice, which launches later this week on November 2! Check out our shiny new launch trailer below.

PlayStation players, it’s almost time to crack the code with Lockpick, a PlayStation-exclusive* Operator coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. As announced at Call of Duty: Next a few weeks ago, the Lockpick Operator Pack will be available starting November 10 for anyone who pre-orders Modern Warfare III at PlayStation Store. With the game’s launch around the corner, we wanted to share some in-depth details on the inspiration for this cunning character and a couple of the tools she’ll have at her disposal.

The Foglands is a fast-paced bar fight that keeps you on your toes everytime you play it. This first-person roguelite adventure has pushed many technical boundaries for our small studio. Today we’re excited for players to experience the features of PS5 and PS VR2 that we utilized to bring our world and gameplay to life.

Update:  Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and additional PlayStation Link USB adapters will be available to pre-order starting Friday, November 24th. Preorders will be available through PlayStation Authorized Dealers and Sony Centres in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam. 

We’re back again. PlayStation Studios is taking part in our annual Extra Life livestream event for the second year in a row. Join Bend Studio, Guerrilla, Insomniac Games, and San Diego Studio for a four-day event of games, fun, and amazing prizes to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 

We’re still swinging, soaring, and flying high after the recent release of the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

Get ready to slash. Beat Saber is cranking up the amps with a music pack from the unparalleled rock legends, The Rolling Stones, in celebration of Hackney Diamonds, their first album in 18 years. Players can now slash cubes to new singles, like Angry, Live by the Sword, and epic classics like Paint It Black and Start Me Up.

One of the most beautiful worlds in all of cinema is blossoming to life on PlayStation 5 in a big way. Pandora, the breathtaking alien world of the Avatar films, takes center stage in Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora—alongside your own player-created Na’vi protagonist. If you, like millions around the globe, were enchanted by the colorful, expansive wildness of this faraway moon in the theater, get ready—you’re going to experience the wonders and dangers of this world firsthand through your own eyes.

Hi – I’m Jon Armstrong, rally driver and games designer here at Codemasters. I’ve got some news to share. Today, I want to talk about using the power of Playstation 5 to give you the most immersive experience in EA Sports WRC, launching November 3.

Last week, we asked you toss a filter on your favorite photo mode shots using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

Get ready for next-level zombie carnage: Arizona Sunshine 2 is coming to PlayStation VR2 on December 7. Vertigo Games is back with the next-gen sequel to the original VR zombie shooter, packed with adrenaline-fueled VR gameplay and an all-new roller coaster story campaign. The best part? You won’t only have your friendly canine companion Buddy or Freds (editors note: zombies) to play with — co-op mode makes its return.

Hello everyone – my name is Kei Komaki, I am the producer and together with Yuichiro Kitao, Development Producer and Director we want to give fans and newcomers a deep dive into the development process of Star Ocean The Second Story R!

The Essential Picks promotion launches on PlayStation Store Wednesday, October 25, bringing with it discounts of up to 75% across a variety of amazing PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. That includes titles like Like a Dragon: Ishin! Digital Deluxe Edition PS4 & PS5, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition, and Gotham Knights: Deluxe.

Last week, we asked you to spotlight Basim from Assassin’s Creed Mirage using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: 

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At Maze Theory, we get excited about storytelling in virtual reality. We think about how VR feels –using your hands to interact with the world, looking characters in the eye, gazing up at vast buildings–and use those feelings to immerse players in a story.

It’s time to Web-Swing. With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 out now worldwide, you may already have taken your first tour of Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens by web or Web Wings. Put Peter and Miles’s masked aerobatics to good use to quell crime and tackle new emerging threats, browsed the new suits and styles with relish, tinkered with a range of accessibility options. 

The release of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 is just around the corner, out October 24. It’s the perfect opportunity for both longtime Metal Gear-heads and new fans alike to dive deep into Metal Gear’s history. Beginning with the early 8-bit foundations of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake up through the PlayStation and PS2 masterpieces Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, players will experience the evolution of tactical stealth gameplay, in-game political intrigue, and complex social themes over time, all in one action-packed package.

We’re a scant two days away from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s launch. Soon we can delve into the next chapter of Peter and Miles’ story. Get to grips with the awesome power of the black suit. Encounter new foes and test new abilities. And for some (including myself), the chance to try out the game’s Photo Mode.

Here at Supermassive Games, we are hugely excited to reveal The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR’s new fast-paced, arcade-style survival challenge. How many rooms can you complete as you descend into hell with just your guns and reflexes for protection? Our focus on Horde Mode was to deliver fast-paced, intense action combat with additional rollercoaster thrills where facing your fears are taken to a whole new level.

Welcome to the heartwarming world of Mail Time, a cozy adventure that brings the serenity of Grumblewood Grove to your PS5 and PS4. This charming cottagecore experience invites you to embrace the soothing, slow-paced joys of life in a tranquil forest far, far away. As a newly minted Mail Scout, you’re equipped with a mushroom hat, a sack of heartfelt letters, and boundless enthusiasm.

As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to share that we have a new PS5 model launching. To address the evolving needs of players, our engineering and design teams collaborated on a new form factor that provides greater choice and flexibility. The same technology features that make PS5 the best to play are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.

Starting today, we’re taking a step forward in cloud gaming by rolling out our PS5 cloud streaming feature for PlayStation Plus Premium members. This includes supported PS5-native games available through the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog* and Game Trials, as well as supported digital PS5 titles you own. 

Action-packed thrills and spooky chills await this month’s selection of games joining the PlayStation Game Catalog. All titles playable from Tuesday, October 17. Let’s get into it.