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What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? It's a really slow week where you may need to dig into your backlog. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024, all new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024, and all new PS4 games release dates in 2024.

There are many ways to be evil in. Like most games in the series, player choice is at the forefront. Players can choose everything, from the outcome of the most minor side quest, to which of ' factions ultimately takes over their corner of the country.

The Elden Ring community was already rabid after a surprise Elden Ring DLC image revealing a fresh take on an old enemy wielding what looks like a new weapon type, and now FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao's gone and dropped another bit of teaser art that looks exactly like Bloodborne, to the point that I wasn't even sure if it was Elden Ring for a minute. 

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has teased another gruesome foe ahead of the release of its highly anticipated DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, next month.

It has been confirmed that Redfall will be getting an offline mode as part of its final update. This news follows on from Arkane Austin being shut down last week, and there was an initial announcement that there would be no more updates for Redfall. However, that has now changed as it has been confirmed that the development team are able to release this.

A new enemy was just revealed for Elden Ring's upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, and it has an... interesting design, to say the least. Just revealed on social media, the new enemy unmistakably resembles a uterus, and fans can't get enough of it.

is known as being one of the largest and often most bizarre MMOs on the market but its latest crossover promotion may be one of its weirdest marketing collaborations yet. Having said that, it's fairly common practice for brands to approach popular video games and offer unique in-game items that can only be accesed by purchasing a can of Monster Energy or a packet of Doritos. Yet it's rare to see a game so steeped in fantastical mythology and deity-slaying heroes be the face of such a campaign.

has not been without its controversy over the last few months. With the expectation that would be everything that was and more, the dedicated playerbase has been anything but impressed, with the game's predecessor,, consistently maintaining a higher concurrent player count on Steam. That said, a recent announcement on its official X account may finally breathe some new life into the struggling title.

Elden Ring players already know they're in for it when DLC Shadow of the Erdtree drops next month, on the 21st of June, on PS5 and PS4. Developer Fromsoftware has been cooking, going by what we've seen so far, and now the sadistic studio is teasing an enemy ripped straight from our most persistent Bloodborne nightmares.

Returning WWE fan-favourite CM Punk is the headline addition of the first WWE 2K24 DLC pack, releasing this coming Wednesday, 15th May 2024. His first appearance in the games since WWE 2K15, the wrestler will be part of the ECW Punk Pack, which also includes tag-team partners Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, and Sandman and Terry Funk.

The Assassin's Creed series is essentially a single player live-service offering at this point, and with the introduction of a franchise hub in Assassin's Creed Infinity, those efforts at Ubisoft are only being furthered. You can still keep your DLC consumption to a traditional standard in the newly unveiled Assassin's Creed Shadows, though, as its PS Store listings reveal a season pass promising two expansions post-launch.

When it was announced Dave the Diver would finally come to PS5 and PS4, developer Mintrocket also unveiled a crossover DLC, bringing Godzilla to the game. Now, we have a release date for the add-on, as well as a few more details on what to expect.

The year is 2024, and we now live in a world where Capcom considers Dragon's Dogma to be one of its «key brands». According to the publisher's latest financial report, the action RPG series currently sits alongside the likes of Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter as a pillar property.

Lies of P, the action Soulslike starring Pinocchio, is set to receive new DLC in the second half of this year. 

Monstrous giants lurk in the unfathomable depths of the Blue Hole, their formidable presence striking terror into the hearts of any who dare to venture into their domain. They interfere with Dave’s tranquil fishing pursuits, yet unwittingly become prime ingredients for his sushi restaurant. Their colossal forms lend an unexpected and savory twist to the culinary creations.

The already large roster of playable characters in has grown this week with the release of the title's first DLC, the. The latest in a long-running wrestling franchise, has taken the action to new heights with a wide variety of game modes, a myriad of wrestler choices, and improved character creation. The new DLC is the first of five planned for the game, with the next release slated for this summer.

Although PlayStation Plus is known for its library of games that are available for free to subscribers, the selection also includes a good helping of interesting DLC. In terms of rotating monthly titles, the most common inclusions tend to be expansions, but the expanded options available to Extra and Premium members feature a greater amount of variety. One that's getting added this month is especially exciting, as it's a pretty crucial add-on to the popular social simulation game

The Lies of P DLC expansion is going to be released before the end of the year, developer NEOWIZ confirmed.

Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring's 'first and last' DLC expansion, is a little over a month away. Whether you're jumping back into the base game before release or starting from scratch altogether, the hype is slowly building. Shadow of the Erdtree will release on June 21 and is set to cost $39.99 -- but if you're on PC, there's already a tantalizing saving on offer to you.

Digital Xbox 360 games are being discounted ahead of the closure of the console’s online marketplace this summer.

With the closure of the Xbox 360 digital storefront coming on 29th July 2024, Microsoft has announced one last sale for the company’s most successful console.

WWE 2K24 has been on the market for a couple of months now and developer Visual Concepts is expanding the experience with the game’s first DLC pack. CM Punk made his surprise return to WWE this past November at Survivor Series, and in years past, fans would likely have had to wait over a year to see him in a WWE game, as the deadline for setting the roster for the next game would have passed. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case, as Visual Concepts got to work and managed to get him into the ECW Punk Pack, which also includes Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley, Sandman, and Terry Funk.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC isn't too far away right now, releasing in just over a month's time on June 21. There's still quite a lot of time to get theorizing about the game's big bad guy, story, characters and everything else inbetween, but one of the more interesting fan theories that has surfaced recently is all about the game's setting.

Developer Atlus has announced that the original version of Shin Megami Tensei 5 and all of its downloadable content (DLC) will be removed from sale on June 13, 2024.

An exciting new update in brings new outfits perfect for the upcoming season. There is no shortage of new content being created for fans and each month seems to hold exciting free updates that anyone can experience. With the recent updates that offer more inclusive styles and features, there is so much more players are able to do with their Sim than before. Though the updates are small, it is encouraging for players that they are being included as free content, instead of being stuck behind a paywall like other releases.

Microsoft has launched a surprise on its games ahead of the closure of the console’s store and marketplace later this year. The sale features heavy discounts on around 70 games right now, but more will be added to the list at a later date.

Prominent Nintendo insiders are hinting that could be ported to the upcoming Switch 2 console. Furthermore, it could be one of the launch titles for the new system, arriving on the Switch successor with some much-needed upgrades.

It looks like Red Dead Redemption is finally headed to the PC, as a new update for Rockstar's launcher has included a file with a description of the title, as well as its zombie DLC, Undead Nightmare.

Two and a half years on from its exclusive release on Nintendo Switch, your chance to buy Shin Megami Tensei 5 through the eShop is about to come to an end. Atlus has confirmed that the base game and all of its DLC will be removed from the eShop at 11:59 pm on June 13, 2024. After that point, you will no longer be able to buy the game directly through Nintendo, but if you own Shin Megami Tensei 5 and its DLC, you will still be able to play it, and presumably re-download it if you've bought it in the past.

One of the new promo cards for ’s expansion is going to establish itself as the first of its kind. is the next set and it will focus on the DLC for, bringing Pokémon, Trainers, and other elements that were originally introduced with the Land of Kitakami in the Generation 9 games. The result of the blending of the Japanese sets and, the release of is not too far off and most of its cards are already known.

Cheats and console commands can be extremely useful when facing husks and Reapers in, but unfortunately, the game blocks access to the developer console by default. In the original trilogy, the console had many useful functions, including starting the game with tons of credits for purchasing Spectre gear and tweaking Commander Shepard's morality points. In, players now need mods to access the console.

Shin Megami Tensei 5 is set to be removed from the Nintendo Switch eShop, Atlus has confirmed.

ATLUS will delist Shin Megami Tensei V and all of its downloadable content from Nintendo eShop on June 13, just ahead of the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, the company announced.

After nearly 300 hours in-game, one player has found a point of interest (POI) they've never seen before. massive scale was something that fans were looking forward to, but also equally nervous about. Many were worried that the scale would make the game feel empty, while others felt as though Bethesda should have focused more on the story and NPCs instead of the clearly flawed open-world itself. There is so much to do that discovering every POI would be nearly impossible, butthe chance of discovering this POI is even rarer than others.

With 's Light and Dark sage quickly coming to a close, there are a few things guardians, new and old, should be sure to do before comes out in June. Not only arethere plenty of previous seasons' worth of quests in the backlog, but Bungie also released a basketful of new content to prep players for the DLC, called Run the new activities and complete weapon-focusing quests to ensure that your vault is fully stocked before you head into the Traveler and face the Witness once and for all.

WWE 2K24 has revealed the first look at CM Punk, who is finally returning to the series through a new DLC pack this month after more than a decade away from the series.

Fans of will soon have a brand-new way to commemorate their love of the game, with both physical releases of the title and a special vinyl available for purchase from iam8bit. Arguably one of the most critically-acclaimed games of 2023, the fantasy RPG is the follow-up title from Sabotage Studios after its 2018 release. Set thousands of years before the events of its predecessor, follows Solstice Warriors Valere and Zale as they strive to save the world from creatures called Dwellers.

In a recent interview, the creative director behind confirmed that DLC for the game is currently in the works, as well as a completely new game. The second release from developer Sabotage Studios following 2018's, the turn-based fantasy title was an undeniable indie darling of last year. Set thousands of years prior within the same universe, follows a group of heroes as they face off against creatures called Dwellers before they can destroy the world.

Fans of dense strategy games are in luck because ,one of the most impressive medieval simulation games of all time is free to play for a short period of time. Released back in 2020, the third installment in Paradox's beloved franchise is praised for delivering one of the most comprehensive and in-depth strategy experiences available to players on both PC and console. Yet those who may not have taken the plunge on now have an opportunity to check it spending a cent on the experience.

SEGA is planning to make the Persona, Like a Dragon, and Sonic the Hedgehog annual franchises, according to a well-known insider.

Bohemia Interactive has announced DayZ Frostline, the survival game’s second-ever expansion (of course, modders have expanded the game in a number of ways, but this is only the second official expansion). As the title implies, DayZ Frostline will introduce a new wintery map, which will require players to manage warmth in order to survive. You can check out a quick trailer for DayZ Frostline, below.

is an already stunning game with killer visuals and art direction but those players wanting to spruce up the graphics are luck because one fan has managed to remaster the entire RPG. Developer FromSoftware has a reputation for releasing updated versions of its more popular titles, as evidenced by and, both of which introduced plenty of improvements to the originals' presentation. may not need an official update just yet but for those who want an upgrade, a fantastic mod can do just that.

One of the focuses of the recent RPG-shooter Remnant II is build crafting, with the game’s Archetypes (the game’s name for classes) being at the core of that experience. The new Remnant II: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC adds a additional Archetype, the Invoker, and like many of the game’s classes, it needs to be unlocked in a very specific way, but don’t worry, we’ve taken the mystery out of it.

We are so excited to announce that Spin Rhythm XD is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and the first-ever VR version on PlayStation VR2!

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code+ is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, launching on 18th July. With a ‘+’ at the end of the game name, this is an enhanced version of the game that first launched on Nintendo Switch last June, giving it around one year of timed exclusivity.

Some of 's players may be entitled to some compensation after Microsoft's shocking closure of four Bethesda studios. On May 7, Microsoft closed and developer Tango Gameworks, 's Alpha Dog Games, and and 's Arkane Austin, and announced that Roundhouse Games would be absorbed into 's ZeniMax Online Studios.

Have fun playing Hades 2 or whatever other new games you're enjoying at the moment as before you know it, anything anyone in gaming is talking about again will be Elden Ring. The 2022 Game of the Year's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will be released on June 21 and if its reveal trailer is anything to go by, the DLC will almost double the game's scope. To celebrate Shadow of the Erdtree's release, Bandai Namco is running a competition, and the grand prize is a lifesize statue of Messmer the Impaler.

The now abandoned Redfall had a roadmap of support that was being actively worked on before Microsoft scrapped all development and closed its developer, IGN can reveal.

Microsoft has shuttered three ZeniMax teams: Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks and Alpha Dog Studios. The company is also folding Roundhouse Games into Zenimax Online Studios. Arkane Austin is the home of Prey and Redfall, while Tango is responsible for The Evil Within, Ghostwire Tokyo and Hi-Fi Rush. Alpha Dog is the creator of Mighty Doom and Roundhouse was a support studio for ZeniMax projects.

Following the news that Microsoft has closed Arkane Austin, along with Tango Gameworks, it has been confirmed that Redfall will not receive any further updates. Those who purchased the Premium Bite Back edition of the game, or the Bite Back upgrade will not be getting the advertised content, including two new characters as a result. It has been confirmed that those who purchased that content will get the value of the upgrade back as part of the Redfall Credit program.

The madness of Fallout 4 is undoubtedly one of its biggest appeals. As you traverse a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of your child, sometimes it's good to let off some steam, courtesy of some of the game's best weapons.

Like previous entries in the series, Mortal Kombat 1 is rolling out plenty of DLC fighters, with the game’s first “Kombat Pack” so far serving up Omni-Man from Invincible, Quan Chi, Peacemaker from Suicide Squad, and Ermac. And now NetherRealm Studios has provided a first peek at the second-to-last Kombat Pack fighter – Homelander from the Amazon series The Boys.

Yesterday, NetherRealm released the first gameplay trailer for The Boys' Homelander in Mortal Kombat 1.

Last year, months before Homelander was even revealed, Antony Starr confirmed that he wouldn't be voicing his iconic The Boys character in Mortal Kombat 1.

Ed Boon has revealed that Mortal Kombat 1 is adding a skin for Scorpion based on his appearance from the iconic 1995 movie, with more possibly on the way for other fighters.

Vampire Survivors is getting another DLC pack next week, this time bringing a crossover with Contra, Konami's classic shooter series. It wouldn't be a Contra mashup without the iconic Spread Shot, and developer Poncle has just revealed a bit about how the weapon will work in the indie smash.

Hardcore FromSoftware fans might recall that director Hidetaka Miyazaki once said Elden Ring would take about 30 hours to beat - an estimate that was proven not just wrong, but ridiculously wrong pretty soon after the game's launch. Now, after so many players roasted that initial estimate, Miyazaki is refusing to guess at just how long the Elden Ring DLC is.

It's a pretty exciting time to be a Starfield fan at the moment, with Todd Howard revealing that the game's Shattered Space DLC will release this Fall, and that land vehicles are finally being added at some point in the near future. However, Bethesda may have also accidentally shown us something it didn't mean to in that same video, as there's a brief moment in which story details for Shattered Space may have been revealed.

Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed in a recent interview that Shadow of the Erdtree will be about as difficult as the second half of the main game.

As Microsoft tries to beef up its in-house Xbox studios, it may want to be more careful about leaving a trail of broken promises when things don’t go as planned. A year after the hyped vampire shooter Redfall landed with a thud, a Kotaku report highlights how players are still waiting for the advertised post-launch DLC they already paid for.

A dataminer has found evidence that confirms previous leaks revealing who the next three characters coming to Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections are.

If you’re looking for more to do after finishing the game (as much as you can, anyway), you might be wondering when to start Fallout 4 Nuka-World.

Whereas most FromSoftware received two DLCs, Elden Ring will only get Shadow of the Erdtree, FromSoftware president and Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirmed to the Chinese website Campfire Camp, thus effectively denying previous rumors of a second expansion slated for 2025.

Final Fantasy 16 released on the 22nd June 2023, offering up an action-heavy RPG that greatly deviates from the more traditional blueprints of past Final Fantasy titles. Initially, Square Enix had no plans to expand the game with DLC, but several months after its launch, in September 2023, the publisher confirmed that it was working on not one, but two expansions, both of which would be part of an upcoming 'Expansion Pass'. What a twist!

Starfield will have a big year as the space RPG approaches its first anniversary. Beyond the massive May update, Bethesda Game Studios previously confirmed it is working on a DLC titled Shattered Space. Though details on the paid expansion are slim, Bethesda seemingly confirmed it focuses on the House Va'ruun.

Now this is the kind of crazy gaming scheme that we can get behind. Over the last few days, a Twitch channel called JimMashima (very good) has been attracting thousands of viewers to its Tekken 8 livestreams — but a real person isn't behind the action. Indeed, this is a bot with a singular purpose: to mash just one button and see how far it can climb through the game's online rankings.

Stellar Blade’s boss battles are among its most memorable moments, so it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that developer Shift Up is plotting a kind of boss rush mode for its PS5 debut. Teased by director Hyung-Tae Kim in an interview with Korean publication Nate, he revealed that some kind of arcade-style back-to-back boss challenge option is currently in the early stages of production.

FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki has confirmed that Shadow of the Erdtree will be the only expansion released for beloved role-playing game Elden Ring.

The full list of Fallout 4 settlements offers over 30 different areas for the sole survivor (you) to set up shop and develop the land in whatever way you like.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be the RPG's only expansion, but developer FromSoftware isn't ruling out other full games in The Lands Between.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC apparently has no definitive ending, and won't impact the plot of the main game.

We've had a lot of rampant success stories recently, ranging from small indie titles such as Palworld, to behemoths such as Larian Studios and Baldur's Gate 3. Some developers have been unfortunate to get swept up a little in the social media frenzy surrounding these titles, and the topic of Starfield's close launch next to Baldur's Gate 3 was brought up in a recent interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard.

During the lengthy Kinda Funny Gamecast interview mainly focused on Fallout, Bethesda's Todd Howard revealed a big Starfield update coming this week to the Steam beta branch. The first story expansion, Shattered Space, will be released this Fall.

If you've yet to play Cyberpunk 2077's incredible expansion Phantom Liberty, then we've got some stellar news for those on PC. The DLC is down to just $25.49 for a limited time, a 15% discount from its $29.99 MSRP, and the best price we've seen on the expansion since its launch last year. This is available for PC players who use GOG, which is DRM-free and requires no activation or an online connection to play.

Bandai Namco has spiled the beans on what's next for Tekken 8. Throughout the rest of 2024, players can expect a bunch of free updates, and Lidia has been confirmed as the game's second DLC character. She arrives at some point this summer.

Slayer is one of those fighting game characters who's always oozed cool, and the wizards at Arc System Works have somehow made him cooler than ever in Guilty Gear Strive. His debut trailer is a feast for the eyes, as we get to gawk at his fresh design and new moves. He's the fourth and final DLC character for Season 3, with Season 4 confirmed to be in development.

If you really want to feel like the lord of your own kingdom in Manor Lords, you will want to make the experience as personalized as possible. Naming your budding village is a great start, but your coat of arms is a visual representation of your kingdom that appears far more prominently. When you are starting a new game, you will have a decent selection of symbols, designs, and colors to make something cool from, but there's far from endless freedom. You do have the ability to create any coat of arms you want, though it does take some extra work outside of the game itself. Here's how it works.

It's been a while since we've had an official update on Starfield's long-awaited Shattered Space story DLC, which was first revealed even before the game launched last September. Thankfully, Starfield director Todd Howard was on hand to give us an official release window, as he recently revealed in an interview during the most recent Kinda Funny Gamescast that Shattered Space is currently scheduled to release this Fall.

Max Payne 1 + 2 Remake is finally entering full production soon. This comes directly from Remedy, as the developer gives us an update on the various games it currently has in the works.