Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed that God of War Ragnarök, the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed 2018 reboot, is coming to PC on September 19, 2024. This news follows its successful launch on PlayStation 5 in November 2022. PC players can now gear up to experience the thrilling conclusion of Kratos and Atreus’ journey in the Norse saga. It’s worth noting that Sony is requiring a PlayStation Network login for this game.
The PC version of God of War Ragnarök promises to deliver a truly exceptional experience. Players will be able to witness the stunning visuals and intense battles unfold at peak performance thanks to unlocked framerates and the option for true 4K resolution. This translates to breathtaking vistas across the Nine Realms and incredibly detailed character models, all brought to life through the game’s unique cinematic no-cut camera.
For those seeking the absolute best visuals, God of War Ragnarök on PC boasts full integration with cutting-edge upscaling technologies. These include NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, allowing players to achieve even higher graphical fidelity and output resolutions. The PC version of God of War Ragnarök offers expansive widescreen support. Players can choose between 21:9 ultra-widescreen or even the incredible 32:9 super ultra-widescreen format to fully appreciate the beauty and scale of the Nine Realms.
At launch, the PC version will include all previously released post-launch updates for the console version. This includes a robust New Game+ mode, allowing players to replay the story with enhanced abilities and gear, and the God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla DLC. This roguelike-inspired DLC offers a unique challenge and delves deeper into Kratos’ past.
Pre-Order Bonuses Await
Both the Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions of God of War Ragnarök are available for pre-order now on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Pre-ordering grants players access to exclusive cosmetic items – the Kratos Risen Snow Armor and the Atreus Risen Snow Tunic – to enhance their characters’ appearances.
The Digital Deluxe Edition offers even more bonus content, including additional cosmetic items for both Kratos and Atreus, the official God of War Ragnarök Digital Soundtrack, and a Dark Horse Digital Mini Artbook.
Spooky season is upon us! With Halloween around the corner, it looks like PlayStation has some games for the occasion. These games will be available exclusively to PlayStation Plus users. The 3 games that are currently available are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, scare you or hug you like a warm cup of Pumpkin Spice.
The highlight of this month’s games is none other than the spiritual successor of the famed “Dead Space” franchise – Callisto Protocol. The game takes place 300 years in the future where you play as Jacob Lee, a man imprisoned on Jupiter’s moon: Callisto. Things couldn’t get worse, right? Wrong. Besides being an inmate, you must now survive as other inmates are transformed into gruesome abominations and find a way off the moon. But that’s not all, Callisto’s Walls hold sinister secrets that may just come to end you.
Callisto’s Protocol is definitely perfect for the spooky season with terrors at every corner. It’s even got an ambience that will leave your hair standing and jump scares that may just jolt you out of your seat. Are you ready to escape?
Weird West is a twist on the Western Cowboy era where instead of just bandits and mercenaries you share the wild frontier with dark fantasy creatures such as werewolves, curse creatures, cults and other members of the underworld.
The game offers unique gameplay with choices that will affect the players and even the world. It’s an immersive experience where your actions will affect how the characters, factions and places will react to you. Play as multiple characters throughout the gameplay and learn their origins; all while waiting for them to culminate and climax!
A little less scary than Callisto Protocol, the game still brings the spooky vibe this October. It’s got interesting graphics, creepy creatures and heart-pumping choices that will shape how it will all end.
Not up for all the scares and hair-rousing spooky time that Callisto Protocol & Weird West bring? Then PlayStation is going to give you a warm hug while you plant your own pumpkins in Farming Simulator 22. Put on your farmer’s hat as you get into the mood to simply relax, get cosy and build your farm in a real-life experience simulation.
These games are available for the month of October with any tier subscription of PS Plus so don’t miss your chance to enjoy some spooky feel for the spooky month.
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is bringing even more fun this August with a lineup that’s bound to have you glued to your screens. So, let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for us this month!
Sea of Stars: Unleash Eclipse Magic
First up, we’ve got “Sea of Stars,” an enchanting turn-based RPG that lets you harness the incredible power of Eclipse Magic. Join the adventure of two Children of the Solstice as they team up to take down the evil alchemist, The Fleshmancer. Developer Sabotage is on a mission to blend nostalgic RPG vibes with modern turn-based combat and storytelling. Are you ready to embark on a celestial journey?
Moving Out 2: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
It’s time to flex those muscles (and your funny bone) in “Moving Out 2.” The Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians (F.A.R.Ts) are back, and they’re packing even more outrageous challenges and hilarious moves. But here’s the twist – now you can team up with your friends online and take furniture moving to a whole new level. Time to show off your furniture-finessing skills!
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – Uncover Cosmic Secrets
Guardians, listen up! “Destiny 2: The Witch Queen” is here to take you on an epic journey into Savathûn’s mysterious Throne World. Uncover the truth behind her Light-stealing escapades, wield the new Glaive weapon type, and dive into an intricate web of power and corruption. It’s time to gear up and get ready for some cosmic battles that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat!
Lost Judgment: Solve the Perfect Crime
Calling all sleuths! “Lost Judgment” is your ticket to a riveting crime-solving adventure. Join detective Takayuki Yagami and his partner as they dive headfirst into a tangled web of conspiracy and revenge. From seemingly perfect crimes to unlikely factions, this game has all the twists and turns to keep you hooked. Will you choose to uphold the law or seek your own justice?
Classic Catalogue updates and Creative Dreams
But wait, there’s more! The classics are making a triumphant return with “MediEvil: Resurrection,” “Ape Escape: On the Loose,” and “Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice.” Relive those nostalgia-packed moments with enhanced features that bring these beloved titles back to life.
And if you’re feeling creative, “Dreams” is your playground to bring your wildest ideas to life. Craft games, music, animations, and more in this ever-evolving universe of imagination. Plus, don’t miss out on the heartwarming adventure of “Tren,” a game that explores the transformative power of play.
So, there you have it – the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2023 is bringing a diverse mix of excitement, creativity, and classic nostalgia.
Don’t forget, you have to be subscribed to PlayStation Plus on the Deluxe or Extra tiers to get access to the PlayStation Games Catalogue. Currently, the plans are priced at MYR50 a month for the Deluxe tier which comes with extra features and MYR44 a month for the Extra tier.
PlayStation’s State of Play just happened. The company has announced so many things in its supercut of trailers, gameplay and announcements. The 29-minute supercut brought exciting new announcements as well as updates to games announced at the previous State of Play. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Final Fantasy XVI Coming to PS5 in Summer 2023
Final Fantasy XVI has entered the final leg of development as Square Enix announces a summer 2023 release window for the much-anticipated game.
The new entry into the Final Fantasy franchise thrusts players into the world of Valisthea where the delicate balance between six factions teethers as a malady called the Blight continues to spread.
In its latest update, Square Enix introduces us to Eikons, the summons of Valisthea and the Dominants of the Eikons Titan and Garuda. These characters join a growing cast that is set to capture the heart of Final Fantasy fans. Like all the other entries, XVI promises to throw players into a story driven adventure where they will learn about Ifrit, Ramuh, and Bahamut and uncover the intricacies of the conflict in Valisthea. Of course, you’ll be able to learn more about the world at the official Final Fantasy XVI site as we wait for Summer 2023 to arrive.
Street Fighter 6 Brings Classic Fighters to the Modern Era
Teased earlier this year, Street Fighter 6 expands the world of Street Fighter further with new faces and a whole new Drive System. The game also brings new modes for gameplay including new Battle Hub and World Tour modes. The former is an expansive online multiplayer mode while the latter allows players to carve their own story in Street Fighter 6. Capcom promises more information on these modes in the near future.
The game is built using Capcom’s RE Engine which the company used for Resident Evil 7 and Devil May Cry 5. The new engine brings the fighter classic into the new era with amazingly detailed character design and realistic details. The RE engine also allows a new, versatile Drive System which allows players to perform parries, dashes and super moves that will bring more spice to gameplay.
Capcom also unveiled a few characters from the roster in Street Fighter 6. A new character, Jamie, joins the universe. Jamie is a character that uses the Drunken master style of battle and powers up with every drink he takes during battle. There are returning characters from Street Fighter 5 as well. Luke was the only one revealed at State of Play. Of course, no Street Fighter game would be complete with classics like Ryu and Chun-Li who sport updated designs and new moves.
Street Fighter 6 is set to debut in 2023. No specific date has been announced just yet but more information is coming soon.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Coming in 2023
It seems like the Resident Evil franchise is rife for the remakes. After the much praised release of Resident Evil 3 Remake back in 2020, the fourth installation is looking to get the same treatment. The game which was first released back in 2005 will debut again come 2023.
The game is being updated with state of the art graphics and mechanics that will bring the classic back to life for a second time. Like other remakes, Resident Evil 4 will see some liberties taken to update and reimagine some elements of the story and gameplay.
The game takes place 6 years after the events in Racoon City and Leon finds himself as recruited as an agent reporting directly to the president. He is tasked to rescue the kidnapped daughter of the President of the United States.
Marvel’s Spider-Man is Heading to the PC
Both instalments of the critically acclaimed Spider-Man games: Spider-Man and Spider-Man Miles Morales are making their way to PC. The games have made a notable mark on both the PS4 and PS5. Spider-Man alone has sold over 33 million copies worldwide.
The PC versions of these games aren’t just your regular PC ports. The games are getting remastered and adapted to take full advantage of the perks that come with being on a PC. Insomniac Games is bringing a whole new level of detail when it comes to the graphics with features like ray-tracing and customisable render settings. The game will also have keyboard and mouse compatibility – HOORAY!
You’ll be able to jump into Peter Parker’s shoes once again come August 12, 2022, with the launch of Spider-Man Remastered. Spider-Man Miles Morales Remastered will be launching sometime in Fall 2022.
Stray Comes to PS4 & PS5 on July 19 via PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium
You’ll be able to become a cat as you explore the world of Stray – a brand new game coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It will also be part of the new PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions come July 19, 2020.
Stray puts you in the paws of a cat as you try to find your way back home. The game throws you into a world populated by robots, machines and viruses as you control your protagonist cat. You will be exploring the vivid, colourful world as you try to find your way back to your family. As you explore, you will need to solve puzzles and even fend off enemies. You won’t be doing this alone as you have your trusty drone, B-12, that follows you everywhere and helps you interact with the world and its inhabitants.
Sci-Fi Horror makes a Comeback with Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol sees Dead Space creator, Glen Schofield, return to the sci-fi survival horror genre with his new studio, Striking Distance Studios. The game takes place in the 2320 on Jupiter’s Moon, Callisto. You play as Jacob Lee, an inmate at Black Iron Prison, who is caught fighting for survival as the a mysterious outbreak throws the moon into chaos. You will need to fight Biophages – monstrous creatures that were once prison guards and inmates.
The game takes advantage of the PlayStation 5’s features such as 3D Audio and acoustic ray tracing to create a sense of horror and terror. Using the most advanced graphics and sound engineering to create tension and an atmosphere that will make you scream. The Callisto Protocol is set to debut on December 2, 2022, on both PS4 and PS5.
Horizon Forbidden West’s Big Update Goes Live
Together with the announcement of Horizon Call of the Moutain, Guerrilla Games also announced that Horizon Forbidden West is getting a massive, free update. The update is already available today.
The new update brings many quality of life updates as well as some that will change the way you experience the game. Two of the largest things that will be coming to the game are New Game+ and Ultra Hard Mode. These modes will allow you to replay Horizon Forbidden West in higher difficulties as well as 100% the game by unlocking achievements and hidden items you couldn’t get to initially.
In addition to this, players will also be able to customise their outfits further with the new transmog feature. The new feature allows players to cosmetically change their outfits to look like any other one that they already own. Respec will also allow players to freely reset their skill points to create a new paragon while playing. A new Herbalist vendor who sells animal parts is also part of the update.
The update also brings a revamp to Temporal Anti-aliasing that will improve the visual fidelity in Performance mode on the PS5 and rendering on the PS4 Pro.
Aside from the games we dove into here, there are also a number of other games that will be joining the PlayStation library. Of note, Tunic, an isometric action game released earlier this year, is making its debut on 27 September 2022. During the same period, you will also be able to get your hands on Season: A Letter to the Future. The game takes you on adventure of self discovery as the season comes to an end and the unknown future comes. Finally, there is also Rollerdrome, a game set in the not too distant future where a new blood sport has taken centerstage.
With all of these and more coming to PlayStation, what are you most excited for?
Horizon Forbidden West is the second game in the Horizon series developed by Guerrilla Games. The follow up to the wildly successful Horizon Zero Dawn was first announced back in June 2020 and has quickly become one of the most anticipated games for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It continues the story of Horizon Zero Dawn taking players to the West Coast of the United States in the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.
Initially planned for a late 2021 release, the game faced delays which have since pushed its release date to 18 February 2022. However, it looks like the wait is going to be over. Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced pre-orders of the game which will kick off tomorrow, 14 December 2021.
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Pre-orders of Horizon Forbidden West will happen for both the digital and physical copies of the game. Both of them will kick off simultaneously. Digital pre-orders are available now on the PS Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game will come with the core game, digital soundtrack and artbook, the digital comic book and in-game extras. It is available for MYR339. The standard edition comes with the in-game items: Nora Legacy Outfit and Spear. It will be available for MYR299 for the PS5 and MYR249 for the PS4.
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Together with the announcement of the digital pre-orders, Sony Interactive Entertainment also announced three physical pre-orders: the Standard Edition, the Collector’s Edition and the Regalla Edition. All editions will come with the Nora Legacy Outfit and Legacy Spear in-game bonuses which you will have to unlock as you play. The Special Edition will come in a SteelBook Display Case, Mini Art Book and a copy of the Digital Soundtrack which you will need to download. The Special Edition will retail for MYR339 for PS5 and MYR299 for PS4.
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The Collector’s Edition comes with all the freebies of the Special edition. In addition, it comes with a code for the digital version of the game. Together with this, pre-orders of the Horizon Forbidden West Collector’s Edition will also come with a custom sculpted Tremortusk statue with Aloy in tow and a digital copy of “The Sunhawk” – the first Horizon Zero Dawn graphic novel. Sony notes that the state will require some assembly. Sony is also supercharging the in-game freebies that come with the Collector’s edition. Pre-order will get 2 additional outfits – the Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite; together with 2 special weapons – the Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling. You will also get an exclusive Photo Mode post and Face paint together with a resource pack that includes ammunition, potions and travel packs. The Collector’s Edition comes with both PS5 and PS4 versions of the game and will retail at MYR839.
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The Regalla edition rounds up the Pre-orders and adds even more to the package. In addition to all the freebies in the Collector’s edition, the Regalla edition comes with a replica focus and custom stand, 2 Art Print Cards, replica Sunwing and Clawstrider machine physical strike pieces, a canvas map and an additional Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece in-game. The Regalla edition of Horizon Forbidden West will also come with PS5 and PS4 versions of the game and will retail for MYR1,099.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) President and CEO, Jim Ryan, announced in a post on the SIE Blog that Discord and Playstation will be coming together in new ways. The news comes on the heels of a failed acquisition by Microsoft of the popular chat platform. The announcement seems to be a commitment by Sony to crossplay which will be coming to their Playstation platform.
Together, our teams are already hard at work connecting Discord with your social and gaming experience on PlayStation Network. Our goal is to bring the Discord and PlayStation experiences closer together on console and mobile starting early next year, allowing friends, groups, and communities to hang out, have fun, and communicate more easily while playing games together.
Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment
The partnership sees Sony Interactive Entertainment make a minority investment in Discord as part of the platform’s Series H funding. It will also see Discord make its way to Sony’s Playstation platform starting early next year. That said, no details on what Discord coming to Playstation have been revealed. There is some speculation that the partnership may simply be the ability to sign in to Discord with your PSN account while some are more optimistic that the chat platform will see an official app for the Playstation 5 and possibly last generation’s Playstation 4.
