Last night’s PlayStation ‘State of Play’ showcase wasn’t stacked with Switch news, but one announcement that did stand out to us was Darwin’s Paradox!, an upcoming stealth platformer from Konami that appears to pack more than a little Inside DNA.
This is a game that sees you play as Darwin, an octopus who’s plucked from the sea and forced into the harsh industrial world of evil megacorp ‘UFOOD INC. ‘ You’ll want to help ol’ eight legs escape, naturally, and to do so you’ll have to sucker, swing, ink spray and blend into the dystopian surroundings, all while avoiding the ever-watchful gaze of your captors (as well as fire, nasty piranha’s, deadly falls etc.).
PlayStation 5 just had its biggest quarter yet, selling 9.5 million units between October and December 2024.
That brings overall PS5 sales to 75 million, and bumps Sony’s gaming business by 37% compared to the same period last year.
Sony has now bundled PS5 Pro sales into its overall hardware numbers, so we’re unable to separate the success of its new upgraded console. But the company stressed that sales of all PS5s now brought its latest console in-line with its projected 18 million sales by the end of March 2025, and just 1.5 million units behind predecessor PS4, which had sold 76.5 million units at the same point in its production cycle.
Monthly active users across its service are also up to 129 million, up 5% year-on-year and marking a new milestone, with overall sales of games and consoles also up by 16%. 42% of PS5 sales were to new PlayStation Network users. Sony’s big release during the quarter was Astro Bot, which has sold 1.5 million copies.
With “significant increases” reported during its games and network services segment for the quarter, Sony raised its profit forecast by 2%.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Ex Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick’s recent comments on the Grit podcast regarding “fake lawsuits” brought against Activision Blizzard around 2021 are “false”, “insulting” to alleged victims, and “unsurprising”, a spokesperson for the Communication Workers Of America (CWA) has told RPS.
Kotick appeared on venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins podcast earlier this week, alongside former EA CEO and current Kleiner Perkins advisor Bing Gordon. Discussing the above legal cases alongside petitions to remove him as CEO, Kotick spoke of “fake lawsuits against us and Riot Games making allegations about the workplace that weren’t true,” claiming his former company was “targeted” by the CWA in a bid to increase union membership.
Last week, Rockstar parent company Take-Two reiterated GTA 6’s fall 2025 release window, but now we know Borderlands 4 is out in September, there’s no chance GTA 6 will be out the same month.
So when? October? November? December 2025? All seem up for grabs now for GTA 6. The risk of course is that Take-Two ends up cannibalizing its big 2025 games by releasing them too close together. And let’s not forget Mafia: The Old Country launches at some point summer 2025.
Could Take-Two’s big games, and by that we really mean GTA 6, end up doing more harm to each other than good by releasing too close to each other? That’s a question we put to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick in an interview ahead of the company’s third quarter financial results. As you’d expect, Zelnick said Take-Two is planning its releases to avoid a risk of cannibalization, insisting the timing is driven by a desire to “respect the consumer’s need to spend a lot of time playing these hit games before they go on to the next.”
“No, I think we will plan the releases so as not to have that be a problem,” Zelnick said. “And what we found is when you’re giving consumers hits, they tend to be interested in pursuing other hits. In other words, I’ve said this many times, even when the hits aren’t ours, they’re a good thing for the industry. In this case, we hope that the hits will largely be ours. So we feel really good about it and I think that we will time our releases so as to respect the consumer’s need to spend a lot of time playing these hit games before they go on to the next.”
In the context of Borderlands 4’s just-announced September release date, when might GTA 6 come out? If Take-Two wants Borderlands 4 fans to spent “a lot of time” playing before moving on to, say, GTA 6, how long is a lot of time? One month? Two months? Three?
Amid all this speculation is of course the prospect that GTA 6 will be delayed either into early winter, or at some point in the first quarter of 2026.
“Look, there’s always a risk of slippage and I think as soon as you say words like absolutely, you jinx things,” Zelnick responded when IGN asked how confident he was that Rockstar would hit fall 2025 for GTA 6. “So we feel really good about it.”
On Borderlands 4, Zelnick insisted the brand remains “really strong” despite the disastrous Borderlands movie, which bombed at the box office and was mauled by critics and fans alike. In fact, Zelnick said that the movie’s failure won’t impact the potential success of Borderlands 4 at all.
“It’s no secret that the movie was a disappointment, but interestingly, it really benefited our catalog sales,” Zelnick explained. “So actually the effect was quite positive. It would’ve assumed been more positive if the movie had been better received. But the brand is really strong. We feel great about Borderlands 4.”
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
We interrupt our regular schedule of fish puns and naughty jokes about holes to warn you that a huge chunk of celestial debris has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in December 2032 and wiping out the city of Bradford. I name Bradford because it’s the first city that occurs to me and also, because several of my ancient enemies live there, but the asteroid could hit anywhere. Where do you live? Maybe wear a hard hat when you go Xmas shopping in 2032. Asteroid 2024 YR4 loiters somewhere along our planet’s orbital trajectory, like a rake in the grass.
If this were the 1980s we’d seek comfort in the pages of the Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, which has the words “DON’T PANIC” in large, friendly letters on the cover. But it’s the twenty-twenties and nobody reads Douglas Adams anymore, so instead I’m playing Neal.fun’s free tool Asteroid Launcher, which lets you pick asteroids of different sizes and compositions like you’re choosing brands of cereal, then splat them capriciously against world map data provided by Apple Inc.
On February 18, as part of Game Catalog’s February lineup, you can enjoy Don’t Nod’s nostalgic journey through 90’s Michigan in the form of the first instalment of episodic narrative adventure Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 1. Tape 2 of the story launches into Game Catalog as part of April’s lineup on April 15.
Also part of that lineup, you can also journey to the far reaches of the galaxy in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and the vibrant artificial turf of TopSpin 2K25. These games and more form February’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup* and will be available to play from February 18.
Two timeless classics are also joining PlayStation Plus Deluxe on the same day: PSP’s iconic rhythm game Patapon 3 and PS2’s combat flight simulation Dropship: United Peace Force.
Let’s take a closer look at all the games!
PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe | Game Catalog
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | PS4, PS5
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively-driven, single player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times – but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?
TopSpin 2K25 | PS4, PS5
The TopSpin franchise returns with TopSpin 2K25, featuring an array of tennis legends and player-creation options. Advanced gameplay mechanics, realistic physics, and immersive visuals are at the heart of TopSpin 2K25. Gather your friends and family to compete in intense, head-to-head matches on the same screen, or test your MyPLAYER’s mettle and showcase your tennis prowess on the World Tour or step into the 2K Tour as a playable pro, challenging players around the world with cross-play support. Deliver pinpoint precision on the court with the all-new Timing Meter, and hit the perfect serve with the new Serve Mechanic.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 1 | PS5
Dontnod’s latest narrative adventure takes you to a picturesque corner of Michigan in 1995, where lies the seemingly sleepy little town of Velvet Cove. Between dense woodlands and serene lakes, it’s a place where beauty meets the bizarre. Cloaked in a carefully crafted dreampop soundtrack that blends nostalgia and ethereal vibes, rewind back to the 90s and live the defining summer of four high school girls as they forge bonds through their growing friendship, their punk band, and an unexplained event that will forever change their lives. Navigate between dual timelines and shape both narratives – in 1995 and 2022 – with each offering a piece of the larger puzzle: the life-changing secrets they uncovered back then and why they’re reuniting now, after all these years. Together, in this place, they’re forced to try and remember clearly the fateful memories that have eluded them for the past 27 years. The first episode of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage arrives February 18, with the second episode arriving as part of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog’s April lineup on April 15.
SaGa Frontier Remastered| PS4
The beloved 1998 RPG Classic, SaGa Frontier, is reborn with improved graphics, additional features, and a new main character! Alongside upgraded high-resolution graphics, the UI has been updated and improved. Additional new features have been added, including double-speed mode, making gameplay smoother than ever. Experience this role-playing adventure as one of the eight heroes, each with their own storyline and goals. With the Free Scenario system, unfold your own unique journey. Engage in dramatic battles, and use the Glimmer system to gain new skills and carry out combined attacks with your allies.
Somerville | PS4, PS5
Somerville is a sci-fi adventure grounded in the intimate repercussions of large-scale conflict. Live through the personal struggles of a young family separated in the final moments of a global conflict against a hostile alien civilization. Explore the devastation left behind by the invading alien force and those who resisted, learning more about their motives and methods the further you journey.
Tin Hearts | PS4, PS5
Embark on a series of lemmings-like puzzles to relive the captivating and emotional story of a genius inventor, Albert J. Butterworth, whilst guiding a troop of tin soldiers to reach their goal. Critically acclaimed for its moving narrative, refined puzzle design, and immersive atmosphere, Tin Hearts is a narrative puzzle adventure where the ghosts of the past emerge to tell a resonating tale of family, love, and compromise. Spanning across four distinctive acts with 50+ puzzles masterfully woven throughout a grand Victorian home, steadily uncover a variety of whimsical inventions with unique abilities to provide a safe route of passage for the tin soldiers to travel.
Mordhau | PS4, PS5
Mordhau** is a multiplayer medieval slasher in which your mercenary will fight in brutal battles with fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more. Fight waves of enemies from small-scale engagements to 64-player all-out war in modes such as Frontline and Invasion, or alongside your friends in the cooperative Horde mode. Feel the impact of every blow, and send limbs flying as you wreak havoc upon your foes.
PlayStation Plus Deluxe
Patapon 3 | PS4, PS5
With quests and increased customization, prepare for a rhythmic adventure where keeping the beat will lead you to victory! Customize your troops with different weapons and abilities, and make sure to keep to the beat in a huge world packed with over 80 quests. Experience Patapon 3 originally released on the PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
Dropship: United Peace Force | PS4, PS5
Dateline 2050: A world in turmoil where a sinister force threatens its very existence and only two outcomes are possible: global peace or global tyranny. As a new recruit to the United Peace Force Dropship squadron, your mission is to wipe out flashpoints across the globe, in an epic blockbuster that will determine the world’s fate. Control a variety of next-generation military land and air craft including Stealth Fighters, Battle Tanks and Armored Assault Vehicles across 20 explosive missions. Experience Dropship: United Peace Force originally released on PS2, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.
*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.
SEGA has now officially released its announcement trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and as part of this, it’s shared some new details about what exactly Sonic fans can expect from this new racing experience.
The wait is finally over. This is Yang Bing, as the creator of Lost Soul Aside, I couldn’t be more excited to share some big news—our action RPG will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and PC on May 30, 2025! What started as a one-person dream (me, a computer, and endless late nights) has evolved into a sprawling adventure full of breathtaking visuals and adrenaline-pumping combat.
Let me take you behind the scenes to explore the heart, soul, and sweat poured into this game. Whether you’re here for the stylish combat or the gripping story, there’s plenty to dive into. Let’s get started!
A world that lives and breathes
Creating the world of Lost Soul Aside was like painting with imagination on a sci-fi fantasy canvas. You’ll traverse landscapes that feel alive: sunlit plains, mysterious ancient ruins, and alternate dimensions that buzz with energy. This world isn’t just eye candy—it’s filled with secrets, monsters, and unpredictable events that keep you interested.
But let’s talk about what really defines the experience—combat.
Combat that packs a punch
My goal was simple: make combat so fluid, fast, and stylish that you never want to put the controller down. Kaser’s shape-shifting weapon adapts to your combat style. Are you a precise swordsman? A fan of devastating ranged attacks? Maybe you like high-speed mobility? Whatever your preference, the different type of weapons will serve you well.
One standout moment during development was designing the boss battles. The fight with a towering dragon remains one of my personal favorites. It challenges you to juggle aerial dodges, perfectly timed counters, and relentless strikes. Not to mention, it’s a visual feast that feels like being part of your own epic action movie.
Beneath the flashy moves, there’s depth for players who love to experiment. You can customize loadouts, chain synergistic combos, and strategize with Arena, Kaser’s dragon-like companion. His abilities aren’t just support—they’re game-changers, turning tough battles in your favor when used wisely.
From moment-to-moment clashes with enemies to massive set-piece battles, combat in Lost Soul Aside is designed to keep you on the edge of your seat, pushing your skills to the limit while rewarding creativity and precision.
A story close to my heart
While combat takes center stage, Lost Soul Aside also weaves in a narrative about Kaser’s journey of redemption and discovery. As he uncovers the truth about Arena and their shared power, players will encounter a mix of personal challenges and high-stakes conflicts. The story focuses on creating memorable moments and connections, offering surprises without overwhelming the gameplay experience. And yes, there’s plenty of drama, because who doesn’t love a good gasp-worthy moment?
Made for PlayStation
Lost Soul Aside was built with PlayStation in mind, and I’m thrilled about the enhancements we’ve implemented:
Lightning-fast load times: With the PS5 SSD, you’ll transition seamlessly between exploration and combat.
DualSense controller magic: Feel the tension of every blade swing with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.
4K eye candy: The world comes alive in stunning detail with dynamic lighting and meticulously crafted environments.
PC players, don’t worry—the game is fully optimized to deliver smooth performance and retains all the core gameplay features.
Pre-order bonuses and Deluxe Edition
We’re excited to reveal the exclusive rewards for those who jump in early:
Pre-Order Bonuses:
Kaser’s original outfit from the game’s earliest reveal, giving players a nostalgic look back at how it all began.
A starter pack of in-game currency to help you kick off your adventure.
A bundle of healing potions, perfect for those challenging early game battles.
Get your hands on the standard edition (Digital/Disc) of Lost Soul Aside for SGD 79.90 / MYR 249 / IDR 879,000 / THB 1,990 / PHP 2,990 / VND 1,499,000 SRP. There will also be a Digital Deluxe Edition of the game.
The Digital Deluxe edition of Lost Soul Aside (SGD 97.90 / MYR 299 / IDR 1,029,000 / THB 2,290 SRP) will include the game, all the pre-order incentives, as well as Arena’s exclusive golden outfit, three unique weapon fragment skins, two in-game accessories that provide useful boosts for your journey, a Digital Soundtrack and Artbook.
Don’t miss out on these extras—they’re a heartfelt thank-you to everyone supporting us from the start.
Save the date
Lost Soul Aside will launch on May 30 2025 on PS5 and PC. Pre-orders will open on February 20, and you can secure your copy on PlayStation Store and PC storefronts.
This journey has been incredible, and I’m beyond excited for you to step into Kaser and Arena’s world. Thank you for your support through all the ups and downs of development. Now, it’s almost time to see what Lost Soul Aside is all about. Until then, happy gaming!
Capcom’s first ‘Spotlight’ broadcast of the year contained some surprises and one of them happened to be the announcement of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny.
This title will be getting remastered for multiple platforms including the Switch and will be launching at some point in 2025. The original version of this action-adventure first made its debut on the PlayStation 2 in 2002.
Days Gone Remastered rides onto PlayStation 5 April 25, 2025! A game nearest and dearest to our hearts, with our good partners at Climax Studios, we strived to make this the definitive way to play Days Gone for new and returning players. Step into the dirt flecked shoes of former outlaw biker Deacon St. John and feel his desperate struggle for survival in a brutal open world ravaged by feral creatures known as Freakers.
We at Bend Studio are very excited to share our first look at Days Gone Remastered with our announcement trailer, giving you a sneak peek of brand new content to play!
Built for the PS5
Days Gone Remastered is brought to new life by the PlayStation 5 console featuring improved graphical fidelity, increased foliage draw distance, improved shadow and lighting quality, Tempest 3D Audio*, VRR support** and more. Select your preferred playing experience between Quality mode for increased resolution or Performance mode for improved framerates. And with the added power of the PS5 Pro, Days Gone has truly never looked better on PlayStation!
DualSense controller support
Feel the intensity of Days Gone with its full use of the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Ride across the Broken Road and feel the rumble of your bike’s engine or the wheels gripping the dirt roads in the palm of your hands. Lose yourself in the unique environment of the Pacific Northwest with weather haptics including rain and thunder. Get to grips with the distinct feel and resistance of various weapons from Deacon’s arsenal while fighting your way through hordes of Freakers.
New Accessibility features
Accessible play is important to us at Bend Studio. Days Gone Remastered gave us the opportunity to expand our suite of accessibility features, allowing even more players to enjoy our world. To highlight a few of these new settings, Days Gone Remastered includes High Contrast mode, Game Speed, UI Narration, Collectible Audio Cues, Controller Remapping, Field of View slider, and more.
Not only is Days Gone Remastered receiving PS5 enhancements, but we’re also throwing in new content to play!
Horde Assault – A survival arcade mode
Experience an all-new way to play Days Gone! Horde Assault offers fresh and unexpected gameplay designed to challenge your skills as you try to achieve a high score while surviving as long as possible against increased horde sizes and various other enemies, like vicious survivors and evolved Freakers. And yes, we said increased horde sizes. Good luck.
Travel across familiar regions found in the story including the Cascade, Belknap, Lost Lake, and Crater Lake. But be warned: This World Comes For You. Fight your way through a brutal, ever-changing landscape where enemies escalate in difficulty the longer you survive. Move up in level to earn in-mode rewards with never-before-playable characters, new patch cosmetics, and unique Injectors to greatly impact your gameplay experience. Stay tuned for more information on Horde Assault coming soon!
Permadeath mode
Do you have the skill – and nerve – to take on the ultimate challenge by attempting to finish the compelling story of Deacon St. John’s journey in one single playthrough without dying?
In a world where everything is out to kill you, your skills will be tested to the limit and mastery is required to conquer Permadeath mode. If you meet your unfortunate end, you must either return to the beginning of the game or the start of the second act and try your luck again – dependent on which setting you choose. Achieve this great feat and be rewarded with a special graphic recording your time it took to complete, unique stats like how many Freakers you killed during your playthrough, and more. Of course, you’ll receive a shiny new PlayStation Trophy as well.
Did we mention that yet? Days Gone Remastered will have a new Trophy pack for you to unlock, specifically for the new game modes! Go get ‘em trophy hunters.
Additional content
But wait, there’s more! We love our Days Gone community and wanted to provide a small gift that keeps on giving. At launch, Days Gone Remastered will get another game mode – Equip your nitrous and race against the clock in the all-new Speedrun mode; you’ll need to play through the story as quickly as possible. Be sure to share your best times with a special end game graphic to post on social media!
For all our virtual photographers out there, we are pleased to announce our Enhanced Photo Mode. That’s right, the Photo Mode you’ve come to love is getting an improvement. Take out your virtual camera once more with additions such as time-of-day setting, a three-point lighting system, and new logo options.We cannot wait to see what new shots you will come up with!
Pricing and pre-order bonuses
Days Gone Remastered lands on PlayStation 5 as a digital-only title on April 25, 2025! For players that have purchased Days Gone on PlayStation 4, you can upgrade to Days Gone Remastered including all new content and features for SGD 11.97 / MYR 40 / IDR 150,000 / THB 203. For new players who do not own Days Gone, you can purchase Days Gone Remastered for SGD 67.90 / MYR 209 / IDR 729,000 / THB 1690****.
For new and returning players, you can pre-order Days Gone Remastered starting tomorrow to receive eight new PSN Avatars featuring several of your favourite Days Gone characters at launch, along with five Early Unlocks to gain a slight advantage when you hit the Broken Road for the first time in the Story.
Available on PC
To our PC community, rest assured that all new content and features will be coming to Days Gone on Steam and the Epic Games Store day-and-date, April 25, 2025! For all owners of Days Gone on PC, you can purchase the Broken Road DLC for only SGD 11.97 / MYR 40 / IDR 150,000 / THB 203 **** to receive:
Horde Assault – A survival arcade mode
Permadeath mode
Speedrun mode
DualSense haptic feedback support*****
New Accessibility features
Enhanced Photo Mode
If you do not own Days Gone on PC, you must buy the full version of Days Gone to also purchase the Broken Road DLC.
Stay tuned to Bend Studio on your favorite social media channels to get you ready for the road to launch!
* 3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Setup required. ** Compatible TV or display required. *** Check PS Store at launch for local pricing. Upgrade will be available starting at launch. Owners of the PS4 disc copies must insert them into their PS5 every time they want to download or play the PS5 digital version. PS4 game disc owners who buy the PS5 Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5 version for the discounted price. Game redemptions via PlayStation Plus are not eligible for upgrade. **** Check store pages for local pricing. *****For DualSense controller, wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features
