Yearly Archives: 2020

Demon’s Souls Is a PS5 Launch Game

Update: Following the PS5 event, a representative for Sony confirmed that the text indicating Demon's Souls would be coming to PC and other consoles in addition to PS5 was "included in error." As of now, the game is only slated for a PS5 launch. Original story follows: [poilib element="accentDivider"] Bluepoint Games and Sony Japan's Demon's Souls remake is a PS5 launch game. Announced at September's PS5 event, we also saw much more of the game in an extended gameplay demo that really showed off the graphical grunt in Bluepoint Games' remake. It looks smooth, highly detailed, and a truly impressive update of a PS3 game that is feeling a bit creaky these days. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/demons-souls-remake-gameplay-trailer"] Bluepoint's latest remake was revealed during the Sony summer showcase with a first look at a return to the world first made famous by From Software on the PS3. Demon's Souls debuted in 2009, and while its popularity has not been as widespread as the Dark Souls series to follow, it was still heralded at its release, earning a 9.4 in our original Demon's Souls review. Demon's Souls remained popular among fans long enough to have its online servers exist for years after launch, until the servers were shut off in 2018. For more on the PS5, find out how developers are using the PS5 DualSense's new features and how the PS5's SSD and 3D audio are being implemented into next-gen games. And stay tuned for more coverage of Sony's PS5 showcase on IGN. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

God of War Sequel Announced for PS5

The acclaimed God of War franchise will return on the PS5, as Sony and Santa Monica Studio announced God of War Ragnarok, a sequel to its acclaimed 2018 reboot. Announced at September's PS5 event, God of War's PS5 sequel was teased ever so briefly. The trailer ended with a 2021 window. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/god-of-war-ragnarok-teaser-trailer"] IGN's God of War review declared the game a masterpiece, calling it "the most stirring and memorable game in the series." It would go on to win IGN's Game of the Year 2018 award, at which time the game's director Cory Barlog sat down with IGN to reflect on God of War's successes, development, and more. God of War saw huge PS4 sales success, and while it did not receive updates, it got several free post-launch updates, including New Game+ and Photo modes. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=god-of-war-ragnarok-playstation-5-showcase-announcement&captions=true"] Check out IGN's Everything Announced at the PS5 Event updating blog for the latest info on releases, PS5 price, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.  

God of War Sequel Announced for PS5

The acclaimed God of War franchise will return on the PS5, as Sony and Santa Monica Studio announced God of War Ragnarok, a sequel to its acclaimed 2018 reboot. Announced at September's PS5 event, God of War's PS5 sequel was teased ever so briefly. The trailer ended with a 2021 window. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/god-of-war-ragnarok-teaser-trailer"] IGN's God of War review declared the game a masterpiece, calling it "the most stirring and memorable game in the series." It would go on to win IGN's Game of the Year 2018 award, at which time the game's director Cory Barlog sat down with IGN to reflect on God of War's successes, development, and more. God of War saw huge PS4 sales success, and while it did not receive updates, it got several free post-launch updates, including New Game+ and Photo modes. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=god-of-war-ragnarok-playstation-5-showcase-announcement&captions=true"] Check out IGN's Everything Announced at the PS5 Event updating blog for the latest info on releases, PS5 price, and more. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.  

PlayStation Plus Collection Is an Answer to Xbox Game Pass

PlayStation Plus Collection is a PS5 upgrade to Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service, and it's bringing with it several big games to the service at no additional cost. The following games will be available on the service at PS5's launch:
  • God of War
  • Bloodborne
  • Monster Hunter World
  • Final Fantasy XV
  • Fallout 4
  • Mortal Kombat X
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
  • Ratchet and Clank
  • Days Gone
  • Until Dawn
  • Detroit: Become Human
  • Battlefield 1
  • Infamous Second Son
  • Batman: Arkham Knight
  • The Last Guardian
  • The Last of Us
  • Persona 5
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Sony did note in the presentation that PS Plus Collection title availability varies by country and is not available in China. No additional details about any sort of expansion to the collection were given. The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are available in select territories on November 12 and worldwide on November 19. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Miranda Sanchez is an executive editor at IGN. You can chat with her about video games and anime on Twitter.

PlayStation Plus Collection Is an Answer to Xbox Game Pass

PlayStation Plus Collection is a PS5 upgrade to Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service, and it's bringing with it several big games to the service at no additional cost. The following games will be available on the service at PS5's launch:
  • God of War
  • Bloodborne
  • Monster Hunter World
  • Final Fantasy XV
  • Fallout 4
  • Mortal Kombat X
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
  • Ratchet and Clank
  • Days Gone
  • Until Dawn
  • Detroit: Become Human
  • Battlefield 1
  • Infamous Second Son
  • Batman: Arkham Knight
  • The Last Guardian
  • The Last of Us
  • Persona 5
  • Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Sony did note in the presentation that PS Plus Collection title availability varies by country and is not available in China. No additional details about any sort of expansion to the collection were given. The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are available in select territories on November 12 and worldwide on November 19. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Miranda Sanchez is an executive editor at IGN. You can chat with her about video games and anime on Twitter.

PS5 Price, Release Date, Preorder Date Revealed

Update: Sony has announced that preorders for PS5 will begin tomorrow, September 17. Here's where you can preorder the PS5 from a number of major retailers: [poilib element="commerceDeal" parameters="slug=playstation-5-retailer-preorder-pages&type=list"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Sony has announced that PlayStation 5 will cost US$499 / £449 / AU$750 for the full edition, and US$399 / £359 / AU$600 for the digital edition. Announced at September's PS5 event, it will arrive on November 12 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea and November 19 in all other territories. Make sure to check out our PS5 preorder guide for all the information as it arrives. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/ps5-release-date-trailer"] Last month, Sony warned that PS5 will have "limited quantity" at launch. You can get the jump on preorders by signing up for retailer notifications. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Microsoft, who announced that Xbox Series X will retail at $499, Xbox Series S at $299, and both consoles will arrive on November 10. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-game-and-announcement-featured-in-the-playstation-5-showcase-event&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

PS5 Price, Release Date, Preorder Date Revealed

Update: Sony has announced that preorders for PS5 will begin tomorrow, September 17. Here's where you can preorder the PS5 from a number of major retailers: [poilib element="commerceDeal" parameters="slug=playstation-5-retailer-preorder-pages&type=list"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Sony has announced that PlayStation 5 will cost US$499 / £449 / AU$750 for the full edition, and US$399 / £359 / AU$600 for the digital edition. Announced at September's PS5 event, it will arrive on November 12 in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea and November 19 in all other territories. Make sure to check out our PS5 preorder guide for all the information as it arrives. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/ps5-release-date-trailer"] Last month, Sony warned that PS5 will have "limited quantity" at launch. You can get the jump on preorders by signing up for retailer notifications. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Microsoft, who announced that Xbox Series X will retail at $499, Xbox Series S at $299, and both consoles will arrive on November 10. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-game-and-announcement-featured-in-the-playstation-5-showcase-event&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach Announced for PS5

At the PS5 Event, a new Five Nights at Freddy's was announced for the PlayStation 5. Called Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach. A spooky, cinematic trailer revealed the first next-gen Five Nights at Freddy's. While details are sparse, this is the best any Five Nights at Freddy's title has looked, and we'll see what kind of scares can be cooked up on the PS5. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/five-nights-at-freddys-security-breach-reveal-trailer"] For more from today's PS5 event, check out our updating PS5 Everything Announced blog. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=five-nights-at-freddys-security-breach-playstation-5-showcase-screenshots&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.