Astro Bot: new space adventure with over 80 levels, launching September 6, pre-orders begin June 7
Concord: gameplay, universe, and characters revealed, beta planned for later this year, global launch August 23, 2024 on PS5 and PC
God of War Ragnarök: coming to PC on September 19 with pre-purchase available
Silent Hill 2 remake: releasing on PS5 and Steam in October
In the latest PlayStation State of Play event, several exciting announcements were made for upcoming games on PS5 and PSVR2. Here's a summary of what was revealed:
Astro Bot: Astro is back in a new space adventure with over 80 levels in search of his scattered crew. The game will launch on September 6, with pre-orders beginning June 7.
Concord: A first look at the gameplay, universe, and characters of Concord was shared. A beta is planned for later this year, and the global launch is scheduled for August 23, 2024 on PS5 and PC.
God of War Ragnarök: The highly anticipated game will be coming to PC on September 19. Pre-purchase is available with in-game rewards and access to Valhalla DLC.
Silent Hill 2 remake: This classic horror game will be released on PS5 and Steam in October.
Astro Bot sequel: A new Astro Bot game is launching on PS5 in September.
Additionally, trailers were shown for Marvel Rivals, Monster Hunter Wilds, Dynasty Warriors Origins, Everstone Studios' Where Winds Meet, and more.
Astro Bot: Astro is back in a super-sized space adventure with over 80 levels in search of his scattered crew. Launches September 6, pre-orders begin June 7.
Until Dawn: Rebuilt and enhanced for PS5 and PC. A horror classic where fear tightens its grip when eight friends return to an isolated lodge.
Skydance’s Behemoth: First-person action-adventure VR title launching this Fall with brutal physics-based combat, player traversal, environmental puzzle-solving, and boss battles.
Path of Exile 2: Free-to-play action RPG coming to PlayStation 5 with couch co-op. Join Early Access later this year.
Where Winds Meet: Epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Bringing martial arts mysteries to PS5.
Astro Bot: Astro is back in a super-sized space adventure with over 80 levels in search of his scattered crew. Launches September 6, pre-orders begin June 7.
Concord: First look at gameplay, universe, and characters of Concord. Beta planned for later this year, global launch on PS5 and PC on August 23, 2024.
God of War Ragnarök: Coming to PC on September 19. Pre-purchase for in-game rewards and access to Valhalla DLC.
Silent Hill 2 remake releases on PS5 and Steam in October
Astro Bot game sequel launches on PS5 in September
Astro Bot: Astro is back in a super-sized space adventure with over 80 levels in search of his scattered crew. Launches September 6, pre-orders begin June 7.
Monster Hunter Wilds: New trailer for the upcoming action-RPG reveals rich living world and monsters. Releases on PS5 in 2025.
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The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author expresses their opinion that PlayStation's State of Play event was the best way to ensure its games get attention before other events. They also only report details about the games that support this opinion, such as the announcement of Silent Hill 2's remake and God of War Ragnarök on PC. The author does not mention any negative aspects or competing events.
PlayStation correctly decided that the best way to ensure its forthcoming lineup of games gets the most attention is to put on a show before everyone else puts on theirs.
If you missed the show live, here’s the biggest announcements and trailers.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the success of Monster Hunter World and Capcom's bestselling games. They also make a dichotomous depiction by describing Silent Hill 2's remake as 'terrifying' and 'fresh', implying that the original was not terrifying or fresh.
PlayStation correctly decided that the best way to ensure its forthcoming lineup of games gets the most attention is to put on a show before everyone else puts on theirs.
It goes without saying that Silent Hill 2 is a classic, but this remake looks poised to bring it into the modern era with stunning graphics and updated gameplay.
The incredibly charming Astro Bot launches on the PS5 in September
Sony just announced Ragnarök for PC, but in a video and accompanying blog post it says the game will require a PlayStation Network account.
