For PlayStation game lovers around the globe, ‘The Future of Gaming’ PlayStation reveals event on June 11 was a special one. The enthusiastic gamers saw the revelation of PlayStation 5 official design and also the wide range of games coming out. Though there was no announcement of a specific launch date it was evident that release will happen anywhere between October to December of 2020.
The design involved a presentation of a digital console version of PS5 that has no disc drive. This indicated that console creators are on the path of building future designs without physical media.
PlayStation 5 Upcoming Games
There were many games announced, many of the lists will be playing after the launch of PlayStation 5 late this year.
“We wanted to do something bold and daring. We wanted something forward-facing and future-facing, something for the 2020s. What we’re doing with PS5 represents a quantum leap over the current generation.”
- Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony
Below is the list of games that were announced in the event.
Kena: Bridge of spirits is a story steered action-packed game built by Ember lab. The game associated adventure and quick-paced battle in a creation where gamers will have to nurture a team termed as the Rot. Gamers will have to increase their capabilities and develop their ways to change the setting. It's a luxuriously comprehensive game that includes Pixar-like visuals as seen on the trailer.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is a paranormal action-adventure game that happens in a stunning and mysteriously detailed interpretation of Tokyo city. Shinji Mikami and Tango game works have comprehensively utilized the PS5's next-generation technology to develop an exciting, beautiful, and thrilling experience. In the game, a ghostlike incident causes the majority of the city's residents to vanish. The magical controls empower gamers to unlock the mystery after it releases in 2021.
Horizon: Forbidden West is one of the highly anticipated games. This is held in huge and risky backwoods in the far west that aims to explore medicine for an epidemic. The game is jam-packed with automated giant creatures that provide an exciting experience for gamers. Forbidden West has the star Ashly Burch making a comeback as the voice for female lead.
Goodbye Volcano High is a selection-reliant story game established during last year's high school of dinosaur’s life. The game includes a lead voice given by Lachlan Watson of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Bugsnax is an innovative game where users transform into the food that they eat. All the parts of the body get changed to the shape of any type of food that is consumed by the gamers. It is a very bizarre experience, but looks like a delightful game.
Village: Resident Evil is a classic series that puts the gamers into a muddled and icy setting, followed by a scary experience. The setting will be influenced by earlier versions of Resident Evil that includes stronger horror themes.
Death loop is an action-packed fun game that will push gamers to run for their lives, as they attempt to come out of a time loop. This loop resets each time they lose their life. The setting is a city occupied with slayers who attempt to kill the gamers continuously.
Returnal is another time loop reliant game, but the gamers play the role of an astronaut. They try to escape from the trailing of a harmful alien setting which becomes more hazardous after every death.
Jett: The Far Shore is a space-faring adventure that is developed by Super Brothers and co-developed with Pine Scented. This game is from the makers of Sword & Sorcery and gamers play as Mei, an interstellar scout. Gamers will go on a journey over a fabled ocean connecting to space to save your people.
Stray: This much-hyped game is developed from Annapurna interactive featuring neon-immersed trendy cats and robots. Annapurna Interactive mentioned in a press release that "Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. “Players will play as a stray cat, roaming surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures. Lost, alone and separated from family, players must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find the way home."
Gran Turismo 7 is a racing video game built by Polyphony Digital returning with brand new cars. It includes features that were not seen in GT Sport along with sparkly cars than the earlier version. This latest version promises the re-entry of the GT mode showcased in the map screen set up along with the reintroduction of modification centres.
Demon's Souls was originally introduced on PlayStation 3 and is the predecessor of the Dark Souls series. It is well-known for its strategic and difficult combat experience.
Final Thoughts
The PlayStation 5 event didn't disclose the pricing and exact release date. However, CEO Jim Ryan suggested that there would be more events in the future with extra details. The games are ranging from graphic-filled narrative games to story-motivated adventurous action games. As the design showcased the future version with a digital console version, the future is indicative of being completely digital.