Sony’s third State of Play showcase for 2024 was packed with exciting news for PlayStation fans, featuring over 20 games coming to PS5 and PS VR2. We saw new trailers, release dates, and unexpected announcements that have set the gaming community abuzz.
Highlights:
- Ghost of Yōtei: Sucker Punch Productions surprised everyone with the reveal of this highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. The game introduces a new protagonist and explores a different region of Japan set hundreds of years after the original.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: The beloved PS4 classic is getting a visual and audio overhaul for PS5 and PC,releasing sooner than expected on October 31st.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: This action RPG finally got a release date: February 28, 2025. A new trailer showcased exciting new monsters and environments.
- Lego Horizon Adventures: This charming, family-friendly reimagining of Horizon Zero Dawn will launch on PC,PS5, and Nintendo Switch on November 14th.
- Astro Bot Update: The critically acclaimed Astro Bot is getting free DLC this fall, including new speedrun levels and adorable bots to rescue.
Additional Announcements
- The developers of Lost in Random unveiled a claymation game for PS VR2 called The Midnight Walk.
- New trailers were shown for Hell is Us and Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
- Several games received release dates, including Metro Awakening, Archeage Chronicles, and Lunar Remastered Collection.
- DLC announcements included Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles and Sonic X Shadow Generations.
- PS Plus subscribers can look forward to new games like WWE 2K24, Dead Space, and Doki Doki Literature Club.
PS5 Pro Showcase
- The upcoming PS5 Pro got a dedicated sizzle reel, showcasing enhanced visuals and performance for various games, including Stellar Blade, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
Overall, the September State of Play was a thrilling event for PlayStation fans, showcasing a diverse lineup of upcoming games and updates. With the reveal of Ghost of Yōtei and the imminent release of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, the future of PlayStation gaming looks bright.
