Hey, everybody! Kristen and I are back this week to celebrate the launch of Ghost of Yōtei, discuss upcoming releases, and share the latest news. This episode also includes an interview with Erika Ishii, voice of Atsu from Ghost of Yōtei.
Stuff We Talked About
Next week’s release highlights:
Ninja Gaiden 4 | PS5
Jurassic World Evolution 3 | PS5
Painkiller | PS5
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 | PS5
Dispatch | PS5
Double Dragon Revive | PS5, PS4
The Jackbox Party Pack 11 | PS5, PS4
The Lonesome Guild | PS5
Bounty Star | PS5
Once Upon A Katamari | PS5
Ghost of Yōtei armor builds — Check out the best armor builds for your playstyle and situation, from staying undetected to charging ahead with a full frontal assault.
Lumines Arise preview — Take a tour of the new modes and challenges ahead of the November 11 release date.
Battlefield 6 series enhancements — See how the latest entry in the franchise elevates the classic formula and adds new tactics to the fray.
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.]
Last week, we asked you to focus in on the Onryō herself, and share epic portraits of Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:
NoviKaiba23shares Atsu peeking through the holes of her straw hat.
domgaticashares Atsu wielding her kusarigama as lightning strikes in the distance.
TakaSanGamesshares holding her hand out for a bird, surrounded by flowers and butterflies
AzureKnight75shares Atsu stalking forward after unleashing an Onryō howl in black and white.
domo_vpshares Atsu wielding her odachi wearing a white demon mask
secondcaptureshares young Atsu surrounded by yellow ginkgo leaves
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THEME: Ghost of Yōtei – Landscapes SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on October 22, 2025
Next week, we’re taking in the breathtaking beauty of Ezo. Sharing landscapes from your journey across Ghost of Yōtei using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
In a lot of ways, Battlefield 6 is a return to some of the classic elements of the first-person shooter series. But even as it draws on features that players have loved for years, it also makes adjustments to the formula that can seem small, but have a big impact. From changes to the class system to help you find your perfect play style, to map destruction that can create chaos or provide advantages, Battlefield 6’s look back to its past is actually full of steps forward into its future.
Here are nine ways Battlefield 6 is improving the storied franchise with subtle and not-so-subtle improvements.
Waves of destruction
One of the things that has always set Battlefield apart is the destruction players can wreak across its multiplayer maps. In Battlefield 6, destruction has been amplified to be both realistic and strategic, and it plays a big part in both multiplayer matches and in the campaign. Blasting out walls to expose enemy soldiers or destroying towers to eliminate machine gun nests gives you more options as you fight through Battlefield 6’s story, and watching huge structures blow apart is always mesmerizing.
Enhanced squad commands
Battlefield is known for its squads, and you’ve often had a team of fighters backing you up in the franchise’s many campaigns. In Battlefield 6, you can issue squad commands to focus fire on a tough enemy, or tell a particular member of your team to use their class’s skills, like having your Recon mark targets or your Assault use a grenade on a tough position.
Escalation mode feels perfect for Battlefield
New to Battlefield 6 is Escalation mode, a 64-player match type that combines elements from classics like Conquest, Domination, and Breakthrough to make something new. In Escalation, two teams vie for control of control points, and once one team controls more points than the other, a meter begins to fill. If the meter is completed, the team with more territory scores a point, and one of the control points disappears from the map. As you keep fighting for territory, the contested area of the map shrinks, creating more intense battles and forcing teamwork to attack and defend positions. Throw in Battlefield 6’s many vehicles, and you have a mode that’s both highly strategic and intensely chaotic.
A better Class
Bringing back a focus on its four classes — Assault, Recon, Support, and Engineer — is a core element of Battlefield 6 returning to the series’ roots. But Battlefield is also taking those classes into the future with this new game, thanks to the Training Paths you can unlock for each one. Training lets you focus on different aspects of a class’s specific role. For example, as an Assault, you can work as a fast frontline fighter, or unlock the Breacher training, which lets you emphasize blasting through walls and clearing rooms. Each class has its own Training Paths to unlock through completing Assignments, so you can customize your play style while becoming an expert in the capabilities of each class.
More responsive movement
Battlefield 6’s Kinesthetic Movement system brings a lot of adjustments to how you get around in the game, and they feel so natural and intuitive that you might not even notice them. From running while crouched to keep your head down, to rotating on your back while prone to shoot behind you, to leaning out of cover to take a shot, to jumping on the outside of vehicles to hitch a ride, Battlefield 6 is full of small improvements that make it easier to get where you’re going and fight well when you arrive.
Jumping straight to the firing range
There are a lot of little tweaks to Battlefield 6 that make it a more welcoming game than past entries into the franchise, like short explanations of different game modes and classes to help you learn the game faster. As you’re tweaking your loadouts, you can also take any gun you’re playing with straight to the firing range to try it out by pressing L2, allowing you to instantly test attachments and modifications to find exactly the weapon for you.
DualSense haptic feedback that puts your boots on the ground
In both the campaign and in multiplayer, Battlefield is an intense, over-the-top experience, where gunfire and explosions constantly rock the air around you. All those sensations are translated into intense haptics through the DualSense controller, helping to capture just how fierce, powerful, and enormous all those crashing vehicles and collapsing buildings really are.
Modular maps offer a variety of battles
In past Battlefield games, the largest multiplayer maps also contained flashpoint locations within them that could function as maps on their own. Battlefield 6 continues this design philosophy, but dials in the focus even tighter than before. Each of the largest maps in the game contains multiple different kinds of areas, where you might find yourself fighting pitched gunfights through the corridors of a skyscraper under construction, before running into a village full of small cottages that are quickly being leveled by tank fire. Lots of these locations work as maps for the smaller game modes, like Team Deathmatch, so you can learn their intricacies across lots of different experiences.
A more creative Portal mode
Since Battlefield 2042, the Portal mode has allowed players to create their own Battlefield games by tweaking rules sets and building their own map. Those tools have been greatly expanded in Battlefield 6 to offer a whole lot more freedom. Players are only just beginning to explore what’s possible with the Portal, but already you can find lots of different kinds of matches, thanks to a new server list and new discovery features.
Between maps, modes, Portal, and a full campaign, there are a whole lot of unforgettable Battlefield moments to be had in Battlefield 6, which is available now on PlayStation Store. Plus, Season 1 is just around the corner on October 28.
This month, October’s Game Catalog lineup brings plenty of thrills for spooky season. Step into a fog-shrouded nightmare in the chilling remake of Silent Hill 2, survive a night of terror in the definitive PS5 edition of the slasher horror Until Dawn, embrace your inner vampire and stalk the night in V Rising, or, in an entirely different register, join Ichiban Kasuga and his unlikely crew of outcasts in a quest for the truth in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Meanwhile, Tekken 3 brings arcade fighting action to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog
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Silent Hill 2 | PS5
Take on the role of James Sunderland and venture into the mostly deserted town of Silent Hill in this highly anticipated remake of the 2001 classic. What awaits him is a rust-stained nightmare, cloaked in fog, and populated by monsters. Experience a master class in psychological horror on the latest hardware with chilling visuals and visceral sounds. Enter a dream-like world and encounter twisted monsters, the menacing Pyramid Head, and a seemingly ordinary cast of characters wrestling with their past. As James comes to terms with his own turmoil, he’ll be left with one question – why did he really come to Silent Hill?
*Silent Hill 2 is releasing on October 21.
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Until Dawn | PS5
Rebuilt from the ground up for PS5, Until Dawn invites you to immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death. When eight friends return to the isolated mountain lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, things quickly take a sinister turn. As fear tightens its icy grip on the group, their remote retreat becomes an inescapable nightmare. Your actions and choices will determine who survives in this definitive version of the seminal horror classic.
*Until Dawn is releasing on October 21.
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V Rising | PS5
V Rising is a vampire survival action-RPG adventure like no other. Awaken as a weakened vampire after centuries of slumber and hunt for blood to regain your strength while hiding from the scorching sun to survive. Rebuild your castle and convert humans into your loyal servants in a quest to raise your vampire empire. Explore a vast world teeming with mythical horrors and danger. Travel through lush forests, open countryside, and dark caverns to discover valuable resources, meeting friends and foes alike along the way. Roam the night alone or gather a clan – V Rising can be played solo, co-op or in persistent online multiplayer. Travel alone or explore the world with friends. Raid other players’ castles or play the diplomat in the game of blood, power and betrayal. Compete or cooperate – the choice is yours.
*V Rising is releasing in Singapore on October 16 and on October 21 in other Southeast Asia markets.
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon | PS5, PS4
Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking grunt of a low-ranking yakuza family in Tokyo, faces an 18-year prison sentence after taking the fall for a crime he didn’t commit. Never losing faith, he loyally serves his time and returns to society to discover that no one was waiting for him on the outside, and his clan has been destroyed by the man he respected most. Ichiban sets out to discover the truth behind his family’s betrayal and take his life back, drawing a ragtag group of society’s outcasts to his side: Adachi, a rogue cop, Nanba, a homeless ex-nurse, and Saeko, a hostess on a mission. Together, they are drawn into a conflict brewing beneath the surface in Yokohama and must rise to become the heroes they never expected to be. Experience dynamic RPG combat like none other. Switch between 19 unique Jobs ranging from Bodyguard to Musician, and use the battlefield as your weapon. Take up bats, umbrellas, bikes, street signs, and everything else at your disposal to crack some skulls!
*Yakuza: Like a Dragon is releasing on October 21.
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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 | PS5, PS4
Playtime Co. was once the king of the toy manufacturing industry… until everybody inside of the factory one day disappeared into thin air. Now, years later, you must explore the factory and uncover the truth. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in this horror/puzzle adventure. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab items from afar. Explore the mysterious facility… and don’t get caught.
*Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 is releasing in Singapore on October 16 and on October 21 in other Southeast Asia markets.
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As Dusk Falls | PS5, PS4
As Dusk Falls is a gripping crime drama that explores the entangled lives of two families across decades, starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong in small town Arizona. Created by the lead designer of Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, this thrilling, branching multiplayer interactive drama follows these two families in their struggle to survive, protect, and endure challenges rooted in the previous generations’ mistakes. Every decision will shape the characters’ fates. Multiple paths through each chapter will reveal insights about who you and your friends are and make every playthrough unique. Replay the story again and again to uncover vastly different outcomes for multiple characters and hidden nuances behind every decision and relationship. Will your characters survive unscathed? What kind of people will they ultimately become?
*As Dusk Falls is releasing in Singapore on October 28 and on October 21 in other Southeast Asia markets.
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Wizard with a Gun | PS5
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 to 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with friends to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown. Collect resources from the world and craft unique enchanted ammunition for your arsenal of guns. Combine elements for intended or surprising effects that alter the shot, blast radius, bullet trail, and even the status of the creature in your crosshairs. Carefully design weapons, bullets, and furnishings for your tower home but try not to burn it all down as the magic you wield escalates beyond your control… Survive alone or with a few wizard friends in online cooperative play to combine resources, magic, and creativity in your tower building. Or just watch it all burn down together – the choice is yours.
*Wizard with a Gun is releasing in Singapore on October 28 and on October 21 in other Southeast Asia markets.
PlayStation Plus Deluxe
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Tekken 3 | PS5, PS4
Experience Tekken 3, originally released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Nineteen years following the previous King of Iron Fist tournament, fighters from all over the world have mysteriously begun to disappear at the hands of the enigmatic being known only as Toshin. Heihachi, hoping the promise of strong opponents will lure out this so-called “God of Fighting,” begins his preparations for The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3. Experience Tekken 3’s world at its very best, with an all-new CGI opening and unique endings for each character, exclusive to the home console release. Every mode from previous entries is here, including Arcade Mode, Versus Mode, Team Battle Mode for competitive play, and Practice Mode for all your training needs.
*Tekken 3 is releasing on October 21.
*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.
This month, October’s Game Catalog lineup brings plenty of thrills for spooky season. Step into a fog-shrouded nightmare in the chilling remake of Silent Hill 2, survive a night of terror in the definitive PS5 edition of the slasher horror Until Dawn, embrace your inner vampire and stalk the night in V Rising, or, in an entirely different register, join Ichiban Kasuga and his unlikely crew of outcasts in a quest for the truth in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Meanwhile, Tekken 3 brings arcade fighting action to PlayStation Plus Premium. All these titles and more will be available Tuesday, October 21 in this month’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog
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Silent Hill 2 | PS5
Take on the role of James Sunderland and venture into the mostly deserted town of Silent Hill in this highly anticipated remake of the 2001 classic. What awaits him is a rust-stained nightmare, cloaked in fog, and populated by monsters. Experience a master class in psychological horror on the latest hardware with chilling visuals and visceral sounds. Enter a dream-like world and encounter twisted monsters, the menacing Pyramid Head, and a seemingly ordinary cast of characters wrestling with their past. As James comes to terms with his own turmoil, he’ll be left with one question – why did he really come to Silent Hill?
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Until Dawn | PS5
Rebuilt from the ground up for PS5, Until Dawn invites you to immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death. When eight friends return to the isolated mountain lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, things quickly take a sinister turn. As fear tightens its icy grip on the group, their remote retreat becomes an inescapable nightmare. Your actions and choices will determine who survives in this definitive version of the seminal horror classic.
Download the image
V Rising | PS5
V Rising is a vampire survival action-RPG adventure like no other. Awaken as a weakened vampire after centuries of slumber and hunt for blood to regain your strength while hiding from the scorching sun to survive. Rebuild your castle and convert humans into your loyal servants in a quest to raise your vampire empire. Explore a vast world teeming with mythical horrors and danger. Travel through lush forests, open countryside, and dark caverns to discover valuable resources, meeting friends and foes alike along the way. Roam the night alone or gather a clan – V Rising can be played solo, co-op or in persistent online multiplayer. Travel alone or explore the world with friends. Raid other players’ castles or play the diplomat in the game of blood, power and betrayal. Compete or cooperate – the choice is yours.
Download the image
Yakuza: Like a Dragon | PS5, PS4
Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking grunt of a low-ranking yakuza family in Tokyo, faces an 18-year prison sentence after taking the fall for a crime he didn’t commit. Never losing faith, he loyally serves his time and returns to society to discover that no one was waiting for him on the outside, and his clan has been destroyed by the man he respected most. Ichiban sets out to discover the truth behind his family’s betrayal and take his life back, drawing a ragtag group of society’s outcasts to his side: Adachi, a rogue cop, Nanba, a homeless ex-nurse, and Saeko, a hostess on a mission. Together, they are drawn into a conflict brewing beneath the surface in Yokohama and must rise to become the heroes they never expected to be. Experience dynamic RPG combat like none other. Switch between 19 unique Jobs ranging from Bodyguard to Musician, and use the battlefield as your weapon. Take up bats, umbrellas, bikes, street signs, and everything else at your disposal to crack some skulls!
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Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 | PS5, PS4
Playtime Co. was once the king of the toy manufacturing industry… until everybody inside of the factory one day disappeared into thin air. Now, years later, you must explore the factory and uncover the truth. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in this horror/puzzle adventure. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab items from afar. Explore the mysterious facility… and don’t get caught.
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As Dusk Falls | PS5, PS4
As Dusk Falls is a gripping crime drama that explores the entangled lives of two families across decades, starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong in small town Arizona. Created by the lead designer of Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls, this thrilling, branching multiplayer interactive drama follows these two families in their struggle to survive, protect, and endure challenges rooted in the previous generations’ mistakes. Every decision will shape the characters’ fates. Multiple paths through each chapter will reveal insights about who you and your friends are and make every playthrough unique. Replay the story again and again to uncover vastly different outcomes for multiple characters and hidden nuances behind every decision and relationship. Will your characters survive unscathed? What kind of people will they ultimately become?
Download the image
Wizard with a Gun | PS5
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 to 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with friends to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown. Collect resources from the world and craft unique enchanted ammunition for your arsenal of guns. Combine elements for intended or surprising effects that alter the shot, blast radius, bullet trail, and even the status of the creature in your crosshairs. Carefully design weapons, bullets, and furnishings for your tower home but try not to burn it all down as the magic you wield escalates beyond your control… Survive alone or with a few wizard friends in online cooperative play to combine resources, magic, and creativity in your tower building. Or just watch it all burn down together – the choice is yours.
PlayStation Plus Premium
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Tekken 3 | PS5, PS4
Experience Tekken 3, originally released on the original PlayStation, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters. Nineteen years following the previous King of Iron Fist tournament, fighters from all over the world have mysteriously begun to disappear at the hands of the enigmatic being known only as Toshin. Heihachi, hoping the promise of strong opponents will lure out this so-called “God of Fighting,” begins his preparations for The King of Iron Fist Tournament 3. Experience Tekken 3’s world at its very best, with an all-new CGI opening and unique endings for each character, exclusive to the home console release. Every mode from previous entries is here, including Arcade Mode, Versus Mode, Team Battle Mode for competitive play, and Practice Mode for all your training needs.
*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.
A yellow kimono. A damaged lacquered hat. The Ghost mask with its kintsugi effect.
More than a simple garment, Atsu’s outfit from Ghost of Yōtei’s trailers and artwork has quickly become iconic. And while this is the outfit you’ll begin your journey with, you’ll quickly be searching for upgraded armour and speciality gear if you plan on surviving Ezo.
Understanding the challenges that lay ahead of you, developer SuckerPunch has introduced a builds system to Ghost of Yōtei, allowing players to combine the special features of armour and outfits with the boons offered by the charms found throughout the world. At the start, you can have three builds, and eventually you will be able to save up to five at any one time.
To help you in your hunt for the Yōtei Six, we’ve put together a selection of unique builds to try out during your time at the edge of Japan. Note that while this guide names amour sets and charms, it avoids spoilers and specific details. However, we recommend spending a few hours exploring Ezo yourself, before delving further into this article.
The Warrior – Combat and Melee
Built around stagger damage and useful for facing multiple foes at once, this build will boost your health, increase your ability to push enemies back and put you in strong stead during combat scenarios.
To make the most of this build, focus on parrying incoming attacks and using your heavy attack to stagger enemies quickly, but make sure you select the correct weapon for your opponent, as this armour’s abilities are only triggered when you are weapon-aligned.
Armour: Armour of the Undying
Found: The Undying Samurai questline
Benefits:
Staggers restore health if weapon aligned
Window to perform perfect parry and dodge increased if weapon aligned
Focus attacks increase stagger damage if weapon aligned
Charms:
Charm of Thoughtful Restoration
Gain increase to maximum health
Father’s Charm
Perfect parries regain a moderate amount of Health
Takezo’s Charm of Bold Deflection
Parrying inflicts additional stagger damage
Charm of Shattering Strike
Shields destroyed with the Kusarigama unleash an explosion of shrapnel, inflicting stagger damage to nearby enemies
Charm of Thunderous Assault
Staggering an enemy with the odachi has a chance to knock down that enemy
Charm of Cannon Steps
The Yari’s Typhoon kick has a chance to instantly stagger an enemy
The Ghost – Stealth and Assassination
Perfect for infiltration missions or when you’re outnumbered but not yet discovered, this build will slow down enemy detection speed and allow you to silently take down multiple opponents at once.
For this build, keep out of sight, sneak up on enemies and trigger the chain assasination ability, allowing you to take several of them down quickly. If you are detected, sake jars and smoke bombs allow you to return to the shadows.
Armour: Crimson Kimono
Found: Crimson Kimono questline
Perks:
Chain assassinations can be performed with kunai
Enemy detection is reduced
Kusarigama assassinations can be unleashed from further away
Charms:
Charm of Lingering Shadows
Reduces enemy detection speed
Charm of the Wary Opponent
Press L2 to focus on an enemy that has begun to detect you
Charm of the Blind Drunk
Throwing a sake jar at an enemy will briefly blind them
Charm of Masaka
Using a smoke bomb regains health
Charm of the Fearful End
All types of assassinations have a chance to terrify nearby enemies
Charm of Assassin’s Resolve
All types of assassinations grant an additional amount of Spirit
The Dragonfly – Ranged
Want to take enemies on from a distance? This build focuses on the use of Atu’s dual bows, allowing you to put down enemies from farther with precision and speed.
This build works best if you hit enemies with either bow, making use of the time-slowing Concentration feature, which is extended by the attributes of the chosen charms. You can then quickly close the gap for a chance to refill your quiver, before retreating to a safe distance to continue your volley.
Armour: Dragonfly Armour
Found: Daijiro questline
Perks:
Fully drawing your bow creates a brief timed glint. Firing your arrow during this glint empowers your shot, increasing its damage and range
Firing an empowered arrow grants an amount of concentration
Increase arrow reload speed
Charms:
Mother’s Charm
The wind quickens your arrows, increasing their damage
Charm of True Aim
The Yumi locks onto enemies and fires two arrows
Charm of Kibitsuhiko
Land headshots while using Concentration to extend its duration
Charm of Iron Focus
Increases total concentration time
Charm of Archer’s Fortune
An increased chance to recover arrows that kill or miss their target
The Dueller – Risk and Reward
A risky choice, this build is all about precision and allows you to plow through opponents, provided you have your timing right. It is especially useful during 1-on-1 duels.
Perfect parries are key here; performing one allows you to land multiple damaging blows on your opponent while retaining and regaining health through the choice of charms. But be warned – regular parries are disabled, opening you up to devastating damage if you miss your window, which is why this build leans heavily on health-related perks.
Armour: Bounty Master Armour
Found: Soma the Condemned bounty
Perks:
Perfect parry windows are increased, but regular parries are disabled
A perfect parry enables additional counter attacks
All Spirit gains are increased
Charms:
Father’s Charm
Perfect parries regain health
Takezo’s Charm of Bold Deflection
Parrying inflicts additional stagger damage
Charm of Thoughtful Restoration
Gain an increase to maximum health
Charm of Healing
While at half health or less, potency of the Heal technique increases
Charm of Masakado
Onryō’s Will revives you at full health
The Firefly – Quickfire Chaos
Focused on the use of flaming kunai, with this chaotic build you can overwhelm groups of enemies while your armour and charms buff damage and burn time, igniting enemies and melting shields.
This build’s attributes can refill your Kunai through assassinations and looting to keep your fiery attack going.
Armour: Nine Tail Armour
Found: Kitsune questline
Perks:
Quickfire weapon damage and duration of status effects are increased
Assassinations has a chance of dropping quickfire ammo
Enemy detection speed and assassination noise is reduced
Charms:
Charm of Burning Blades
Kunai now inflict fire damage and ignite flammable objects
Charm of the Hidden Blades
Throw additional kunai
Charm of Homusubi
Inflict increased fire damage to enemies
Charm of Lingering Affliction
All harmful status effects on enemies last longer and deal additional damage
Charm of Uncanny Aim
Quickfire weapon damage increased
Charm of Generous Opponents
Chance to recover quickfire weapons when looting the dead
Additional tip: All armour sets and many charms can be upgraded several levels, increasing their special effects. To fully benefit from these builds, focus on reaching the top level with your chosen armour and charms.
These builds will help you on your hunt for the Yōtei Six, but they are not the only options. Combining one of the many other discoverable armour pieces with your chosen combination of charms allows you to craft a build that perfectly suits your own playstyle.
Play around and discover what works for you. You’re going to need all the help you can get as you face The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.
Share of the Week is back, and ready to ride into the world of Ghost of Yōtei. You shared your best moments using #PSshare #PSBlog, here are this week’s highlights:
YouSpoonyBarddshares an orange sunset sky facing Mount Yōtei with leaves falling around Atsu.
tulippooh3shares Atsu leaning down and smiling at a fox.
GeekNamedMikeshares Atsu unleashing the Onryō howl in black and white.
kcssrlndshares Atsu running across a fallen tree trunk with Mount Yōtei in the background.
ForgottenJasminshares Atsu strumming her shamisen in a field of white lilies.
CarrotsCapturesshares Atsu framed by the setting sun striking with her yari
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THEME: Ghost of Yōtei – Atsu SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on October 15, 2025
Next week, we focus the lens on the Onryō herself. Share portraits of Atsu in Ghost of Yōtei using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
Greetings, Travelers! We’re delighted to meet you once again as Genshin Impact Version Luna II, Song of the Welkin Moon: Reprise — “An Elegy for Faded Moonlight,” will be launching on October 22. The story in Nod-Krai grows ever more intense as another clash with the formidable enemy, “Rächer of Solnari,” looms on the horizon. To confront this threat, you will join forces with the Fatui Harbingers and other unexpected allies. Among them, the new 5-star character Nefer steps into the fray, unlocking new strategic possibilities for Lunar-Bloom reactions. Furthermore, this update heralds the long-awaited debut of Miliastra Wonderland! This brand-new UGC (User-Generated Content) system allows you to explore hundreds of imaginative stages created by other players. You can also personalize your very own Manekin or Manekina with distinctive styles.
New power rising against the Sinner
Back in Nod-Krai, the path ahead remains uncertain, overshadowed by the looming threat of “Rächer of Solnari,” Rerir — one of the Five Sinners. The newest Archon Quest in Version Luna II delves deeper into the secrets of this formidable foe, with support arriving from both trusted companions and unexpected allies. The powerful Fatui Harbingers, Arlecchino and Sandrone, will lend their strength to the fight against Rerir. Meanwhile, Nefer, the head of the Curatorium of Secrets, may hold the key to uncovering the truth behind the enemy’s dark obsession. And just when the battle reaches its most perilous moment, our long-awaited old friend, Varka, makes a timely return, poised to turn the tide.
Meanwhile, The Damselette awaits in the Silvermoon Hall, ready to share more of her stories. In Version Luna II, Traveler can spend more time with this mysterious maiden. In return for your companionship, she will grant you the Ascendant Gleam state — a blessing from the Moon Goddess to aid you in combat. As a final token of her grace, fulfilling her request will also reward you with an exclusive namecard.
The lady to know all hearts
Beyond the unfolding storyline, the new 5-star character Nefer debuts as a Dendro Catalyst wielder. As the head of the Curatorium of Secrets, she navigates a web of hidden knowledge with ease, possessing an uncanny ability to sense when even the most reserved individuals are guarding secrets. The intelligence she unearths with her unique talent can even be exchanged at the Adventurers’ Guild for a collection of quirky anecdotes.
In combat, this elegant and sharp-eyed lady takes increased Lunar-Bloom DMG. By consuming Verdant Dew, Nefer can execute her special Charged Attack, Phantasm Performance, which summons a shade of herself to fight alongside her, dealing Lunar-Bloom DMG. When buffed by the Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam state, her Elemental Skill transforms all Dendro Cores into Seeds of Deceit. Nefer can then draw in these special resources to empower both her Charged Attacks and her Elemental Burst, the latter of which deals AoE Dendro DMG.
Version Luna II’s Event Wishes will feature new and returning characters in two phases: the first half marks the debut of Nefer alongside the return of Furina, followed by the reruns of Arlecchino and Zhongli in the second half.
More fun awaits in the event stories of Version Luna II. Traveler will reunite with Nefer and old friends on a journey to the long-lost remains of Sumeru, where mysterious occurrences await. By completing the event, you can earn the chance to invite Collei for free, as well as enjoy a variety of mini-games and rewards.
The world of creativity – Miliastra Wonderland
Making its grand debut in Version Luna II is Miliastra Wonderland, Genshin Impact’s brand-new UGC system, available on PlayStation 5 for PlayStation players. This whimsical realm springs from the mysterious Witch Octavia. With the special landscape orb Venti gave you earlier as your key, you’ll enter Miliastra Wonderland by awakening Manekins, avatars that act as projections of your will.
Once you complete Act I of the Archon Quest Prologue, “The Outlander Who Caught the Wind,” you’ll unlock access to Miliastra Wonderland. It can then be entered anytime via the Paimon Menu or the quick-access button in the top-right corner.
This is where the real fun begins: customizing your very own Manekin/Manekina. Freely adjust everything from clothing and hairstyles to facial features and accessories, tailoring their look to your inspiration. The best part? These customizations aren’t limited to Miliastra Wonderland. Your Manekin/Manekina can stroll through the world of Teyvat wearing your unique creations, turning your entire adventure into a personal showcase of style.
After crafting your perfect look, step into the social heart of Miliastra Wonderland: the bustling Lobby. It’s a place buzzing with Manekins chatting, exchanging invites, and heading off to diverse stages. Explore the Popular Miliastra Wonderland tab to see what the community is raving about, browse All Wonderlands to find your favorites, or dive straight into hundreds of imaginative stages from management sims and party games to PvP battles and adventure challenges.
To make your first steps even more rewarding, Version Luna II offers a wealth of bonuses through login events and in-game activities. These include exclusive outfits, lobby templates, and resources to obtain outfit blueprints (known as Catalogs), among other rewards.
And that wraps up our preview for Version Luna II. With Miliastra Wonderland opening its gates and the battles of Nod-Krai calling for unity, this update celebrates creativity, courage, and discovery. We can’t wait to see the worlds you explore, the style you embrace, and the memories you create with friends. Until then, Travelers — happy journeys, and we’ll see you in Teyvat and beyond!
Hello again, PlayStation community! I’m Sam Eng, the sole developer behind Skate Story – a game where you play as a glass-bodied demon, doomed to skate through the Underworld and devour the Moon to satisfy the devil’s contract. Today I’m proud to share that Skate Story is set to release on December 8 on PS5.
It’s been a while since the last PlayStation Blog where we announced Skate Story coming to PS5, but I wanted to fill you all in on some new gameplay features, a peak behind the creation of an all-new original soundtrack from Blood Cultures, as well as how the PS5 DualSense Controller can help shape your experience of the game.
Skate Story or true story
Did you know? Skate Story is based on a true story. Yes, that’s right folks. Sure, it’s slightly dramatized for effect, but it’s all totally 100% true. Of course, names and places have been altered as well, for the privacy of those involved. For example, it was not originally a Frog who ran the bagel shop, and the Skater actually had to get a lawyer before signing the Devil’s Contract.
Sound (track) of the city
Blood Cultures breathed real New York City life into a brand-new 12 track original soundtrack. The way they captured the city’s heartbeat – the chaos, the beauty, the endless motion elevates the game into something richer and more alive.
Their music doesn’t just accompany the world, it defines it. I tapped Blood Cultures to guide the statement above.
“When I was working on the soundtrack, Sam gave me some insane instructions. He was like, “I dunno, maybe make it sound industrial… it’s the underworld, you know?” Industrial? So I decided to apply for a job at the local train depot. I was worried they wouldn’t like the bag I keep over my head, but I figured everyone would be wearing masks anyway! They were actually really nice, but they kept insisting I take off my jacket. I’m not doing that! So I didn’t get the job. The foreman said “don’t trip on the way out!” I should have heeded the warning because I tripped on several metal beams. What a tumble! It sounded glorious! Then I realized… I should sample New York itself!
So then I went around the city, with my little pocket field recorder and a variety of little objects: spoons, chopsticks, my grandmother’s father’s watch, and started recording myself hitting objects! I eventually realized that inanimate objects work pretty good, and I was able to get some really nice samples from that. I recorded so many sounds of the city. I sampled obscure pillars under the bridge, to classic sounds like the rare subway screech at the last stop.”
– Blood Cultures
Dynamic board wear + stickers, stickers, and stickers
The best thing about skateboarding is getting a new board. So what better to make you get a new board than to completely shred your current setup? In Skate Story, every trick, grind, slide, will wear away your deck. If you do more nose pops, then the nose will wear away. If you do more tailslides, the tail will show scrapes.
As you skate your way to the Moon, you’ll come across various gift shops. These are gifts created specifically for your soul. You can then trade collected portions of your leased soul for new decks, fresh trucks, and stylish wheels. Make your own setup and then bless it with some new stickers.
Stickers add style, customization, and will help keep your deck from falling apart. However, keep in mind you can only use a sticker once! Once you stick it, it’s stuck. Unhappy with where you stuck it? Grind it off!
As you skate, the stickers on your board will wear off. Enjoy the ephemeral nature of the many adhesive designs you’ll find.
The DualSense controller lights will dazzle you in the dark
Playing Skate Story on PlayStation 5 with the DualSense Controller is a multisensory experience. I designed the DualSense light bar effect in Skate Story to give a beautiful effect to ambiently dazzle the darkness. As you skate through the underworld, your tricks will beam out the DualSense. The light bar will reflect the Skater’s glass body, a lens to the gritty underworld lights in that eternal night.
STOMP your combo to deal damage
To take down the celestial beasts of the underworld, you’ll need to deal some massive damage with your skateboard.
Every trick you do will add to your skate combo. The combo will increase more if you perform different, stylish tricks. Performing tricks at speed, over objects, gaps, and catching air will increase your combo higher. If you repeat tricks or skate too slowly, it’ll still go up, but not as much.
Keep your line by switching it up and chaining tricks at a stylish pace. In the light of the Moon, you can STOMP your combo to end it in explosive fashion. Every trick you’ve done in that line will be expelled as damage around you. All of your tricks and your combo will reset, allowing you to start a new line. Keep pushing. Chain a beautiful skate line. Stomp the lunar projection. A tasty Moon awaits.
Well, I think that’s really all for now – it’s been quite the journey leading up to the final months of development, and I hope you all get to experience Skate Story on PS5 when it launches on December 8.
Create an infinite number of unique islands to house prehistoric animals with Jurassic World Evolution 3’s Island Generator. The Island Generator will be available to players in game when it launches October 21 on PlayStation Store, and is available to pre-order now.
The powerful new feature in Sandbox Mode will allow players to create completely custom island layouts on which to build their sprawling Parks.
Park Managers will have control over the Shape and Terrain of the island, as well as the amount of Trees, Water and Mountains, giving them the tools to create endless unique tropical islands at the tweak of a slider.
The Island Generator also comes with the full host of sandbox settings so Park Managers can build, manage, and control every aspect of their Parks.
Each island layout will have an Island DNA code, so players can share the seed and settings of their island. Inputting other players Island DNA codes will let them recreate other islands players have made. Players will also be able to upload Parks to the Frontier Workshop to share their Community Creations.
“We are so excited to bring the Island Generator to Jurassic World Evolution 3. This is a feature we have wanted to realise for a long time now, and with the incredible new environmental tools we’ve developed for JWE3, we are finally able to do it justice. Not only does this feature give players endless variety in their Sandbox maps, but the ability to share Parks on the Frontier Workshop means that people all around the world can see how you’ve developed your own unique starting point into a truly distinctive park. We also really love that players can use Monorails and Hyperloop transport systems to connect and extend their park out to any smaller islands that may have been generated away from the main landmass. The potential for elaborate and creative island parks is now greater than ever and we can’t wait to see what players do with these tools when the game launches.”
– Andy Fletcher, Game Director
Jurassic World Evolution 3 on PlayStation 5 Pro
Building on the success of the previous game, Jurassic World Evolution 3 pushes the boundaries with new and improved graphical technology. The team at Frontier have worked with brand-new console technology to create the best player experience possible.
PlayStation 5 Pro offers players incredible image quality with both PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and Ray Traced Sun Shadows. PSSR delivers super sharp image clarity with an extraordinary level of detail.
Without Ray Traced Sun Shadows, the shadows cast by foliage and dinosaurs are darker and interact with the environment less realistically.
Ray Traced Sun Shadows adds a great depth of realistic detail, with shadows cast by foliage and dinosaurs appearing softer.
Brand-new to the Jurassic World Evolution franchise, the delivery of Ray Traced Sun Shadows is made possible on console by the PlayStation 5 Pro’s upgraded GPU and Advanced Ray Tracing. Ray Traced Sun Shadows provides accurate penumbra for shadows using ray tracing to improve their quality, making the subtle details even more noticeable than before.
Without Ray Traced Sun Shadows, colours are brighter but have less contrast and shadows are more detailed but behave less realistically.
Ray Traced Sun Shadows have a more accurate penumbra, softening the shadows cast by foliage and scenery items.
This means sun shadows in Jurassic World Evolution 3 are very sharp near to the shadow-casting object and get blurrier further away, just like shadows in real life. This is one of two Ray Tracing features on the console with Ray Traced Global Illumination also available on PlayStation 5.
With Ray Traced Sun Shadows off, the shadows cast on to Psittacosaurus, as well as the dinosaurs shadows themselves, are harsher and more solid.
When Ray Traced Sun Shadows are on, shadows behave more naturally, adding a great depth of realistic detail.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 launches on 21 October and is available to pre-order now on the PlayStation store.
