Category: PlayStation

Last week, we asked you to share gaming moments that broke your heart using #PSshare #PSblog. Here are this week’s heartbreaking highlights: 

talenteddoge shares an emotionally scarred Sindri from God of War Ragnarök.

JoeCapri shares Terence and Dion sharing an emotional moment in Final Fantasy XVI.

TakaSanGames shares Ellie overcome with emotion while Joel is sick in the Winter section of The Last of Us Part I.

Defalt368 shares a moment from Red Dead Redemption 2 where a horse has fallen.

vp_alcachofra shares a watery-eyed Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West.

TheFourthFocus shares Ash comforting a hurt Genie friend in Concrete Genie.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? 

THEME: Tower of Fantasy

SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on August 23, 2023

Next week, we’re traveling to the planet of Aida in the anime-inspired sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy. Share epic moments from the game using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Attention, PlayStation players! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III releases on Friday, November 10. Get intel on some of the features coming to Modern Warfare III and learn more about every available game edition on PlayStation, plus preorder benefits you’ll earn between now and the game’s launch.

Campaign

Adapt or die in a fight against the ultimate threat. In the direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against the ultimate threat. The ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov is extending his grasp across the world causing Task Force 141 to fight like never before.

Open Combat Missions

Combat means making choices. In addition to signature, cinematic Call of Duty campaign missions, Modern Warfare III introduces Open Combat Missions that provide more player choice than ever before.

Utilize night-vision goggles and silenced weaponry for a covert approach or enhance your protection with additional armor plates and engage the targets directly. The expansive mission environment offers you the freedom to tackle your objective from multiple angles. Play how you want, and Open Combat Missions will support it.

Multiplayer

It’s time to settle old scores and start new ones. Modern Warfare III celebrates the 20th anniversary of Call of Duty with one of the greatest collections of Modern Warfare Multiplayer maps ever assembled – both fan favorites and all new ones. All 16 launch maps from the original Modern Warfare 2 (2009) have been modernized with new modes and gameplay features and will be available at launch to get everyone started, while over 12 all-new core 6v6 maps will fuel post-launch live seasons.

Afghan. Derail. Estate. Favela. Karachi. Highrise. Invasion. Quarry. Rundown. Rust. Scrapyard. Skidrow. Sub Base. Terminal. Underpass. Wasteland. All on Day One!

The maps will keep their authenticity intact while infusing the latest tech, gameplay, modes, content, and more, including Cutthroat, a new thrilling 3v3v3 mode.

Ground War and War Modes return

Modern Warfare III will also launch with new Ground War maps boasting innovative play spaces and the epic return and evolution of the popular War Mode that first debuted in 2017’s Call of Duty: WWII. These are composed of three brand-new Battle Maps — large scale locations where Modern Warfare III’s Ground War and Invasion game modes will be fought —, and a single, colossal War map.

Tac-Stance

Breach and clear with the new Tactical Stance feature, a perfect middle-ground between hip-fire and aiming down sights: Coming to Modern Warfare III Tactical Stance provides the perfect middle-ground between mobility and accuracy. Here’s what to expect from Tac-Stance:

·   Dynamically enter the position as you want.

·   Dramatically increase your ADS movement speed while ADS, but in turn your accuracy will be affected.

·   You can fire in Tac-Stance while Sliding.

·   Designed for aggressive, close-quarter combat situations.

Evolving loadouts

With Modern Warfare III comes new levels of customization to Create-a-Class. Get ready to build your loadout based on cutting-edge military helmets, gloves, tactical vests, boots and more, allowing you to customize more aspects of gameplay.

Carry Forward

A vast amount of content and weapon progression from Modern Warfare II will come with you to Modern Warfare III. That means every Multiplayer weapon you currently have in your MWII arsenal, along with all the new weapons available in Modern Warfare III, will be accessible to use on Day One.

Open-world Zombies

For the first time, team up with other squads to survive and fight massive hordes of the undead in the largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever. Modern Warfare Zombies (MWZ) tells a new Treyarch Zombies story with missions, core Zombies features, and secrets to discover. Ready up for an open world PvE survival experience against some of the biggest enemies in Call of Duty history.

Preorders now available at PlayStation Store

Get ready to face the ultimate threat by preordering Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III available now at the PlayStation Store. Prepare for the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III on November 10th with intel on all the various versions of the game, as well as the different rewards you get for preordering.

Modern Warfare III: Vault Edition

The Vault Edition stands as the ultimate choice for PlayStation enthusiasts diving into Modern Warfare III, accessible at $99.99 USD SRP or its equivalent in your region. Beyond including both, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game, the Vault Edition includes:

• Campaign Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
• Open Beta Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
• Soap Operator Pack
• Nemesis Operator Pack
• Two Weapon Vaults
• BlackCell (One Season), includes the Battle Pass, BlackCell Sector that includes 1,100 CP and 55 total Battle Token Tier Skips and more.

Nemesis Operator Pack (Vault Edition Benefit)

Players who preorder the Vault Edition will receive four renowned Multiplayer Operators right on the game’s launch: Captain Price, Ghost, Warden, and Makarov. Each Operator comes in animated outfits themed for their faction. The Nemesis Operator Skins will also be available during the Modern Warfare III Open Beta.

Two Weapon Vaults* (Vault Edition Benefit)

The Vault Edition includes two FATE Weapon Vaults. Also available during the Open Beta, each FATE Weapon Vault is a variant of a Modern Warfare III weapon that keeps its cosmetic properties on all associated attachments native to its base platform. This allows for instant customization, with every related attachment available for immediate use in the colors of either Task Force 141 or the Konni Group, depending on your chosen version.

Season 01: BlackCell Offering**

Preorder the Vault Edition, and you’ll receive the Modern Warfare III Season 01 BlackCell offering which includes the Battle Pass, BlackCell Sector that includes CP, Battle Token Tier Skips, and more.

This exceptional content drop includes the following:

• Access to a MWIII Season Battle Pass, along with 25 Tier Skips from BlackCell and the unlocking of up to 1,400 COD Points
• An additional 30 Tier Skips for purchasing the Vault Edition.
• The BlackCell Sector within the Battle Pass Map with a variety of exclusive content, along with immediate unlocking of adjacent Battle Pass Sectors.
• BlackCell-only Battle Pass content: expect BlackCell Alt Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more.

This also includes the full Battle Pass with access to over 100 rewards across multiple Sectors, such as functional weapons, Blueprints, Operator Skins, Emblems, Skins, Stickers, and other Modern Warfare III–specific content.

Modern Warfare III: Cross-Gen Edition

The Cross-Gen edition of Modern Warfare III includes the following preorder benefits for $69.99 USD SRP or your regional equivalent:

• Campaign Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
• Open Beta Early Access (Preorder Benefit)
• Soap Operator Pack

Cross-Gen Bundle Flexibility: Preorder the Cross-Gen Digital Edition — or Vault Edition — via the PlayStation Store and you’ll have access to Modern Warfare III on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Vault Edition Upgrade: If you preorder the Cross-Gen Digital Edition of Modern Warfare III, you can still upgrade to the Vault Edition. Upgrade directly through the Call of Duty in-game store or the PlayStation Store for $30 USD SRP or your regional equivalent.

Soap Operator Pack***

Instantly unlock the Soap Operator Pack with any Digital Edition of Modern Warfare III.

• Instantly receive the “Masked Soap” Skin, the “Unmasked Soap” Skin, and the “Shadow Siege” Weapon Blueprint.
• The Soap Operator Pack can be immediately used in Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone, and will carry forward, meaning it will also be available in Modern Warfare III when it launches on November 10th.

Campaign Early Access****

PlayStation players who digitally preorder Modern Warfare III can gear up for an early taste of the Campaign. Fight against the ultimate threat up to one week prior to the game launch: Anyone who digitally preorders Modern Warfare III can prepare for Campaign Early Access.

Open Beta Early Access*****

No matter which edition of the game you preorder, including every digital and physical version, PlayStation players will have first access to Modern Warfare III’s Open Beta. Get an early look at the game’s Multiplayer mode, including maps, modes, weapons, and other features and surprises. Preorders are available now via the PlayStation Store!

Stay frosty.

(*) Weapon Vault designs are limited to Weapon Vault contents at launch.

(**) BlackCell, Battle Pass and Tier Skips, or equivalent versions will be accessible in Modern Warfare III once the Season 01 Battle Pass, or equivalent system, is made available in-game. BlackCell and Battle Pass redemption applies to one season of Modern Warfare III Battle Pass, or equivalent system, only.

(***) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II / Call of Duty: Warzone required to redeem Soap Operator Pack. Sold/downloaded separately.

(****) One week based on estimated access; actual play time subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.

(*****) Actual platform availability and launch date(s) of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only, while Early Access Beta Codes last, at participating retailers. Online multiplayer subscription may be required.

Today, we’re pumped to reveal one of the biggest evolutions to the Firewall franchise by sharing new details on Firewall Ultra’s player versus environment (PvE) game mode: Exfil (short for Exfiltration). This brand-new PvE game mode aims to challenge players in a group across every map that is available in-game to offer an unprecedented level of variety and excitement to the Firewall experience.  

In this blog, we’re going to break down the new Exfil mode and why we’re so excited for everyone to check it out when Firewall Ultra launches exclusively for PlayStation VR2 on August 24.

If you missed our gameplay trailer and edition details, you can check that out here (including info on what’s included with the Digital Deluxe Edition) or head over to PlayStation Blog’s hands-on report to learn more about how the game plays. 

The Firewall franchise is well-known in VR for its pulse-pounding gameplay without respawns, intense firefights across an assortment of maps, and deep customization and progression. All those pillars are carried into the new PvE Exfil mode but this time with a focus on challenging AI enemies. 

What is the Exfil mode?

In Exfil, you and up to three other players will set out on missions to secure data on three laptops—which is a big change from the single laptop format in our PvP mode, Contracts. You can read more about our PvP mode here.  We’ve designed each map to accommodate both PvE and PvP game modes so you’re always uncovering new pathways through levels and finding great flanking spots to take out enemies. 

When you first load into a mission in Exfil, you’ll hack into one of two available access points to reveal the laptop locations and then make your plan of attack. Will you try to split up to cover more ground as a squad, or will you stick together to cover each other’s backs? Do you plan to sneak through corridors and try to remain undetected for as long as possible, or will you roll up guns blazing to wage war? The choice is yours since every level in Exfil is like a miniature playground with a wide assortment of options and possible scenarios.

Once the laptops are revealed, they will appear at spawn points from a dynamic set of locations so when you replay levels it’s not repetitive. You’ll need to be careful in this mode though, because the AI patrols are deadly. 

At the start of a mission the enemy units won’t know your location, so they’ll simply be preoccupied patrolling around the map. Once you initiate a hack and start firefights, that’s when things get more intense. Reinforcements equipped with various weapons will dynamically converge on your position from around the map in unique ways to keep you on your toes. 

AI enemies also have an assortment of gadgets at their disposal, similar to players, with the ability to throw out grenades, lay traps, breach rooms by kicking down doors, and even deploy C4 charges. These aren’t your run of the mill AI bots that just run into the line of fire blindly—they take cover, flank you, and react to your moves intelligently.

If you manage to hack all three laptops and secure the intel, this is when things escalate. You and your squad must make it to the Exfil zone and hunker down to survive until your evacuation completes. This is the hardest part of the match as enemies converge on your location and give you everything they’ve got. For players that manage to make it out alive, they’ll be rewarded with in-game currency (crypto) and hopefully they’ll have completed a few Black Road Dealer assignments as well—more on that later.

Firewall Ultra is designed as the kind of game you can keep coming back to again and again over time on your PS VR2 and consistently find something fresh and new to do and see. As a live service title, that means constant updates with new content such as maps, weapons, and contractors, as well as redesigns for locations like the shooting range and safehouse lobby environment. We want this to feel like a living, breathing world that evolves over time. Just like the world of Firewall Ultra is five years into the future from the previous Firewall title (Firewall Zero Hour), as time goes on, Firewall Ultra itself will also see changes.

The wait is almost over since Firewall Ultra launches exclusively for PS VR2 on August 24, 2023 at $39.99 (USD) for the Standard Edition and $59.99 (USD) for the Digital Deluxe Edition. Pre-orders are live now so you can be ready to dive into the all-new PvE Exfil mode to put your skills to the test or squad up for 4v4 PvP matches.

PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2 required to play. PS VR2 is not for use by children under age 12. Internet connection & PS Plus membership required for online play. PS Plus is subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

Greetings.  I’m Beomjun Lee, the project lead of The First Descendant. The long wait is finally over. The First Descendant’s Crossplay Open Beta will be available to PlayStation players from September 19 to September 25.

The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics developed using Unreal Engine 5. As various attractive characters, the Descendants, players will defend humanity from alien invaders. Dynamic combat against the invaders can be experienced in environments with stunning visuals using various skills, guns, and freedom of movement. After the Beta last year, our Dev team made sure to improve every aspect of the game, and you will now be able to find those improvements on PlayStation 4 and 5.   

Today, I would like to introduce you to exclusive features that can only be experienced on PlayStation 5.  

4K Resolution and Supported Modes

First, The First Descendant’s PlayStation 5 version supports 4K resolution and offers an in-game performance and fidelity mode.

You’ll enjoy stunning visuals in 4K resolution through the fidelity mode. With HDR support, you’ll encounter high-quality graphics of charming and unique characters, various cosmetic elements, and colorful worlds in 4K resolution.

Through the performance mode of up to 60 FPS, enabling smooth gameplay, you’ll experience splendid, fast-paced combat in The First Descendant. Additionally, as we’ll support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), you can play in a stable gameplay environment without limits to the frames.

Adaptive Triggers

The adaptive trigger is one of the innovations the DualSense wireless controller brought.

In The First Descendant, each weapon class serves a different purpose, and we reflected the characteristics of each weapon in the adaptive triggers. To make every weapon class feel unique, we set different pressure and intensity values for each of our 11 weapon classes, depending on their usage.

For instance, a light handgun’s adaptive triggers will be lighter than a heavy launcher or a sniper rifle with heavier trigger pressures, each providing a unique experience. Through the adaptive triggers, our Dev team created a much more immersive experience when using weapons.

Haptic Feedback

The haptic feedback is another innovative feature of the DualSense wireless controller.

In addition to the vibrations, it has been designed so that the haptic feedback would work in tandem with your character controls and the environment. Bringing the game to life, the haptic feedback can be found throughout the game, such as the direction a boss appears and walks towards, the direction in which you’re attacked when you use a gun, and more.

Furthermore, when using the grappling hook, the key to the speed and dynamic controls of the game, the haptic feedback delivers a much more vivid experience based on your speed and direction.

3D Audio

As you all know, mesmerizing sounds fill the space and perfect the fantastic visuals. PlayStation’s 3D Audio does a great job of bringing the world to life. It’s hard to explain the tension you feel when you encounter the sound of a missile passing by a character in 3D Audio during a battle against a mighty giant boss.

Crossplay Open Beta Announcement

During the Crossplay Open Beta, which will run from September 19 to September 25, you’ll experience how much fun The First Descendant can be on PlayStation 5.

The Open Beta will feature 13 attractive characters, various missions, nine giant boss raids, and enhanced immersive experiences in combats and through grappling hooks when using the DualSense wireless controller. Additionally, we’ll have a new prologue and story, a variety of never-before-seen cosmetic items, and a wholly revamped character progression system.

Lastly, as we’ll send rewards to those who sign up for and participate in the Open Beta, we ask for much participation from you all.

NHL 24 brings the rush and fatigue of high-pressure hockey to life with a suite of new gameplay features. The Exhaust Engine is powered by Frostbite and combines the Sustained Pressure and Goalie Fatigue systems to form concentrated pockets of opportunity that allow even more in-game situations. The Sustained Pressure System triggers for offensive players who maintain offensive pressure long enough, lowering opponent’s attributes for a limited time to open up creative opportunities. The Goalie Fatigue System then uses the same offensive pressure to grow goalie fatigue that affects how they react to shots; 75 new goalie animations have been introduced to bring this to life on the ice.

Something else that’s sure to be a big hit in NHL 24: Physics-Based Contact. Physical contact is more realistic and dynamic than ever, making body checks look and feel just like they do on the ice. Reactions to body checks are even more varied with new rag-doll animations that open up more chances for turnovers and opportunities. New rag-doll and animation-based reactions make more types of plays possible, opening up space and creating turnover opportunities via massive body checks. Body checks timed just right can even break the glass and send players tumbling onto the bench.

EA Sports NHL 24 is more connected than ever with enhanced cross-play in Hockey Ultimate Team and World of Chel, so players can now play with and against players across same-generation consoles.

New features hit the ice

Updated Human Goalie Controls

Playing in goal is better than ever with updated and new gameplay features like the Tethered Control System that lets players slide back and forth to make big saves and automatically slide back to the center of the goal after. The new Instinct System makes saving shots even more dynamic by letting players guess the location of a shot and then potentially get a bonus on that save attempt.

Hockey Ultimate Team

‘The new HUT Moments feature recreates classic moments in hockey history and the biggest plays of the current season for players to experience and share. There’s also a new objective-tracking system based on item types, teams, players, and on-ice actions that updates in real-time. Now players can complete objectives faster and focus on creating big moments on the ice more consistently.

World of Chel

Not only is cross-play making World of Chel even bigger, this fan-favorite mode is also bringing a streamlined Creation Zone to give players more customization in NHL 24. EASHL Playoffs now has a different format that keeps things simple on a do-or-die 16-game path to glory, and players will earn individual Ranking Points as they move up in the bracket.

Modernized presentation

Flex Moments is a massive, comprehensive broadcast upgrade that includes 75 new goal celebration animations, camera angles, lighting effects, and the ability for players to map celebrations to controller buttons so they can flex every celebration exactly how they want. Event reactions in-game now support significant stoppages, rushes down the ice, Exhaust Engine peaks, and dramatic comeback moments, giving NHL 24 the most dynamic, organic crowd reactions yet.

EA Sports NHL 24 hits PS5 and PS4 on October 6. Sharpen your skates and prepare for a new year of professional hockey by learning more about pre-order info below.

Pre-order details

Pre-order* EA Sports NHL 24 Standard Edition and receive:

• HUT Power Up Icon Choice Pack
• WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier (x2)

Pre-order* EA SPORTS™ NHL 24 X-Factor Edition and receive:

• HUT Team Building Player Choice Pack (only before 9/25)
• Dual Entitlement
• 3-Days Early Access
• 4600 NHL Points
• Exclusive Cale Makar Player Item
• HUT Power Up Icon Choice Pack
• WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier (x5)

*Conditions & restrictions apply. See http://www.ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-24/game-and-offer-disclaimers for details.

Summer is the season of music festivals, but who could’ve imagined that this August, we’d get one that puts one of the biggest bands in heavy metal in command of our warships and tanks?

We hope you’re as excited as all the metal heads at Wargaming are. Join us in World of Warships: Legends and World of Tanks Modern Armor for Metal Fest featuring Megadeth, starting on August 29 on PS4 and PS5!

This event had to be monumental. Founded in 1983, Megadeth is one of the “Big 4” bands in the thrash metal world, with a Grammy award and several platinum albums to its name. Only a complete immersion of the band into the game would do.

The Tanks and Warship

So, let’s start with what each game offers at its core! 

• World of Tanks Modern Armor: Players can get the Soldier on M67 (a new World War II flamethrower tank) and the “Peace Sells” Leclerc Ares Prototype (a new Cold War vehicle). 
• World of Warships: Legends, players can grab the American Tier IV Premium Cruiser Rattlehead.

“For the ship, we had a dedicated team of artists who primarily worked on the design aspects,” says Konstantin Tkachenko, product manager for Legends. “We collaborated with the band, presenting our concepts and incorporating their feedback.”

On the Tanks side, senior producer JJ Bakken echoes that cooperative spirit. “The band gave suggestions early on and we collaborated on several revisions,” he says. “The tank designs are direct references to two Megadeth album artworks, so we had a clear direction.”

You might think Megadeth’s extensive discography would make it hard to choose albums to base vehicles on, but two particular ideas stood out to Bakken and the Tanks team. 

“Peace Sells […but Who’s Buying?] is such an iconic album, and the artwork has a great theme that paired well with our Cold War era tank. For our World War II tank, the track ‘Soldier On!’ from the new album [The Sick, the Dying…and the Dead!] is really what inspired us to use that album as a visual reference.”

And the team didn’t hold back. According to Bakken, “Our Cold War era tank is particularly chock full of references, especially in the graffiti markings on the tank. When the tank was full, that’s how we knew it was ready!”

But everything still had to pass muster with the band.

“I knew they got it when I saw the Vic Rattlehead Realtor ad on that tank,” says legendary frontman Dave Mustaine. “Vic selling property after the apocalypse was the essence of Peace Sells’ art.”

Speaking of Mr. Mustaine and company…

The Commanders

We couldn’t have Metal Fest without actually putting Megadeth into each game:

• World of Tanks Modern Armor: All four band members (Mustaine, bassist James LoMenzo, drummer Dirk Verbeuren, and guitarist Kiko Loureiro) plus infamous mascot Vic Rattlehead will be available as 2D Commanders.
• World of Warships: Legends: Mustaine and Vic will be specially designed guises for American Commanders.
• Tanks will also feature a Vic Rattlehead 3D Commander with 17 animations recorded just for him.

“Vic’s animations absolutely differ from the normal [3D] Commanders,” says Andy Dorizas, Tanks’ art director. “He rocks out… in the garage and throws ‘the horns’ metal hand sign to the camera. He is a total metalhead, and we wanted that to come through on the character screens.”

That’s not all. Each Megadeth Commander in both games will speak with a custom voiceover recorded by the band members themselves—the first time Megadeth has ever provided video game VO.

“The recordings were held remotely, and I was on video call to provide direction,” says Brendan Blewett, Tanks’ audio director. “Chris Rakestraw, the band’s producer and sound engineer, was also present in person and on video… there were plenty of laugh-out-loud moments during the sessions from the guys riffing on lines or ad-libbing jokes, a couple of which may be hidden away as Easter eggs.”

Altogether, each band member recorded 219 phrases for Legends and 329 cues for Tanks over the course of about a week.

That includes lines for Vic Rattlehead, making this the first time ever that fans will get to hear the mascot speak. And who provided Vic’s voice?

Photo By: Travis Shinn

“None other than Mr. Dave Mustaine!” says Blewett. “Chris Rakestraw and Dave worked to create the Vic Rattlehead effect. There was a lot of creative work put in on their end to make Vic sound as imposing and big as the character is.”  

“Come on, who else would do it?” Mustaine says. “Vic’s been a part of me for most of my life. Now you’ll all get to hear what this voice inside my head sounds like!”

Photo By: Travis Shinn

You know you can’t miss this—and this is just part of what Metal Fest offers. Check it out starting August 29!

Megadeth® is a federal registered trademark of Dave Mustaine, used with permission.

We’re happy to announce that Green Hell VR for PS VR2 is coming out on August 15.
Are you ready to survive in the Amazon? Exciting challenges await.

Our game allows you to experience a wonderful and unforgettable adventure that not only puts you to the test, but also enables you to have fun with various mechanics. Cook, fight, hunt, build, and do everything possible to survive. Check out the latest trailer showcasing some exciting gameplay features.

Begin your thrilling escapade by exploring the rainforest and enjoying the sights. The jungle can be gorgeous, so explore every nook and cranny. But always stay vigilant if you want to survive.

During your tour, look for various materials to help make the Amazon your new home. Awaken the do-it-yourselfer in you and build your first shack. You can relax here before venturing out to face the challenges. Remember to make a campfire to warm yourself and cook healthy meals.

Green Hell VR takes you to the heart of the biggest rainforest on Earth, where you must use any means possible to stay alive. While you’re out hunting, take some time to gather useful resources. Find and crack coconuts to get a much-needed drink and stay hydrated. Make sure you find the right food sources with the help of the handy Smart Watch. Not only does it tell you the time, but it also features GPS and a macro element scanner.

The Amazonian forest is dangerous. Many predators lurk here. You never know when a bow or spear might come in handy. Try to craft some weapons to help you deal with the wildlife. If not, sorry, but you’re nothing more than a potential snack.

It is a good idea to deal with threats, or a future dinner, from a distance. Craft a bow and become a master marksman. Shooting arrows in VR is a very rewarding experience. It doesn’t matter if you use a bow or an axe. What matters is to get out of every situation alive.

Green Hell VR is all about survival. You have to be careful almost all the time. The threat is constant – it may come from predators lurking in the shadows, through contaminated water, to some hungry parasites ready to munch on you, so remain extra vigilant. It’s all here to create an engaging sense of fulfillment and satisfaction as you do everything you can to stay alive and beat the odds.

It’s hard to avoid getting hurt or falling sick in the jungle. But even if it happens, you can still deal with this. You can create makeshift bandages or even make healing concoctions from a variety of herbs. However, only some plants will work well for you if you know how to use them, so always be careful when preparing nutritional food, soups, and brews.

PS VR2 lets you experience all of this with stunning visuals and fluid gameplay. The amazing technology behind the PS VR2 Sense controller lets you feel every impactful action. Even the pull of a bowstring becomes impressively immersive with haptic feedback. Everything feels intense, including hunting, fighting, and even your own heartbeat. It just feels like you’re there.

There’s a lot to look forward to in Green Hell VR. There is much more to discover, and you will be amazed by the richness of our game when you experience all the different features we have to offer. We’re really excited and can’t wait for you to immerse yourself in the world of Green Hell VR on PS VR2. The Amazon is calling!

For three years now, THQ Nordic has hosted a bonanza of game reveals and updates on our upcoming titles, and we’ve been overjoyed with how the fan community’s reaction grows with each showcase.

Between Hollywood-voiced Lovecraftian horror, a vengeance-sworn Ninja Turtle, and the latest game starring the residents of a certain snowy Colorado town, we covered a lot across our 2023 stream. Check out our wrap-up below:

Alone in the Dark

We took the opportunity this year to give you a sneak peek at the work of our incredible stars, David Harbour and Jodie Comer.

As Detective Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood, both bring unique qualities to their roles – David, the grizzled edge and wry humor of a veteran private detective, and Jodie, the plight to see her uncle safe and lift the curse plaguing her family. 

When Alone in the Dark releases, you can choose to experience the full twisted tale through either of their harrowing performances in this reimagining of the game that birthed the survival horror genre. 

In the meantime, you can try our Prologue for free, and pre-order the game on PlayStation Store for access to bonus in-game content.

South Park: Snow Day

Those of you who caught our teaser at the end of last year’s showcase may have been wondering what we’ve been working on with South Park.

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be bringing the world of South Park to life in 2024, in full 3D with co-op action in the all new game, South Park: Snow Day So grab up to three of your friends, and get ready to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life – a snow day!

Outcast – A New Beginning

True heroes change the world, and are in turn changed by it. Cutter Slade is one such hero.

Each objective cleared as part of the interconnected quest system in Outcast – A New Beginning brings the planet of Adelpha one step closer to safety. As you weaken the invading forces with strategic moves like destroying ammo convoys, and master quests and challenges across the land, you’ll win the support of the Talan people.

In no time, you’ll see the world start to change around you – villages will prosper and become stocked with useful items, plant life will explode back into life, and you may even find an ally amongst the local creatures.

Appeal Studios have focused on making Outcast – A New Beginning a welcoming experience for PlayStation players looking for a fresh adventure in a gorgeous world. With design geared towards getting you into the action quickly, you’ll be pulling off perfectly timed jet-dodges and unleashing devastating powers in no time.

Your next great adventure awaits when Outcast – A New Beginning releases on PlayStation 5.

Wreckreation

In Wreckreation, customisation is the name of the game. Want a new track to race on? Switch it up mid-race with some ramps and loop-de-loops. Getting tired of your wheels? Time to hit the customisation menu and apply a shiny new paint job, or swap in a new ride on the fly. Your old driving playlist not getting you revved up any more? You know where this is going.

Crafted by a team of arcade racing veterans whose credits include the Burnout and Need for Speed franchises, Wreckreation gives you your very own MixWorld – a huge playground where you can play out all your wildest dreams of racing, stunts, and – of course – crashing. The only limit is your imagination.

Well, not just your imagination – if you’re going to build all this, you’ll need a little help from your friends… 

Titan Quest II

Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is corrupting the Threads of Fate, condemning all who oppose her to eternal punishment. Will you take up arms against a rogue deity and change fate itself to save the land?

The legendary action RPG series Titan Quest is coming to PlayStation 5, in an all-new tale that welcomes players new and returning to its rich, handcrafted world. Every nook and cranny is ripe for exploration, and you can do it all as a solo adventurer or with friends online.

With loot and skill systems focused on meaningful progression, you’ll need to use everything at your disposal to defeat challenging foes plucked from Greek mythology.

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

The land is under threat from Lady Sunny and her clockwork army, and come August 31 it’s up to you and your friends to stop them! In cooperation with the amazing team at Frozenbyte, we’re proud to be bringing Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy to PlayStation 4 and 5 for more classic 2.5D puzzle platforming action.

Flying solo or teaming up in local and online drop-in/drop-out co-op, we’re keeping things fresh – the new puzzle system adapts to the size of your party, so even players who’ve been with Trine since 2009 are in for surprises.

Whether you choose Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, or Pontius the Knight, you’ll have a range of heroic moves to choose from and level up using the all-new skill quest system, and multi-phase bosses are going to require some quick character-switching or coordinating with your fellow heroes.

Pre-order is available now, so sharpen your sword, re-string your bow, and get reading up on those spells, and we’ll see you when Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy releases later this month!

Gothic 1 Remake

Welcome back to the Old Camp in the Valley of Mines! Our latest trailer for Gothic 1 Remake takes you on a journey through one of the seminal RPG’s iconic locations. Captured entirely in-engine, you can almost feel the mud between your toes and catch the scent of roasted scavenger meat in the air as you move through the camp.

The team at Alkimia Interactive are dedicated to painstakingly recreating the game that helped define the RPG genre, and we’re so excited to give you this glimpse into their world and the journey of the Nameless Hero. 

Built from the ground up with new generation hardware in mind, with modernized systems that maintain the charm of the original, Gothic 1 Remake is an unmissable experience whether this is your first time in the OId Camp, or your fiftieth.

TMNT: The Last Ronin (The Game)

Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost.

From the minds of the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and based on the best-selling comic book event by Eastman, Waltz, Bishop, Delgado, and the Escorza Brothers: the official video game adaptation of TMNT: The Last Ronin, coming to PlayStation 5.

Way of the Hunter: Tikamoon Plains DLC

Excited by all of these reveals and looking for something new to play? You’re in luck – earlier today, we released an all-new expansion to the rich, beautiful world of Way of the Hunter. 

Join professional hunting guide Malachi and explore sprawling savannahs and verdant grasslands, populated by a vibrant range of wildlife ranging from the majestic Egyptian goose to the mighty lion. All of this, exquisitely rendered on the PlayStation 5.

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And that’s it for our Digital Showcase 2023 wrap-up – we hope you had fun! We’ll have more to share on every game featured in our stream across the coming months – we’re itching to tell you all about them.