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Be ready to defeat all adversaries in the biggest Season 01 ever, bringing a massive variety of maps, modes, loadout content, and more, including the new Astra Malorum Zombies map and the new Haven’s Hollow Resurgence map in Call of Duty: Warzone. Unlock an arsenal of rewards including new Weapons, Attachments, Camos and Equipment across multiple in-game challenges, events, and a stacked Battle Pass. Play Video Season 01 is live in Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone on December 4. Season overview General Dorne is out for revenge in Season 01 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The Guild was just the beginning for Dorne —and Season 01 will be only the beginning for fans, ushering in the biggest seasonal content plan in the history of Call of Duty. Grab your squad and load up for more ways to play than ever before, including updates to the post Co-Op Campaign epilogue, Endgame. The Multiplayer mayhem continues, bringing new maps & modes along with fan-favorites returning for chaotic non-stop fun. The Zombies story progresses on Astra Malorum, an 1800s viewing tower transported to a skull-shaped asteroid. With plenty of new content across all game modes plus more to come in-season, Season 01 of Black Ops 7 has arrived, with endless content for everyone. Multiplayer Overview New Maps Fate (Launch): Revisit a Cradle-twisted version of Raul Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound where giant machetes slice up the sky. Utopia (Launch): Utopia was once a refuge for the rich, but this futuristic city now lies abandoned, setting the stage for fast-paced combat. Odysseus (Launch): This floating carrier boasts intense close quarters combat and non-stop action. Standoff (Launch): Standoff has been Remastered for Black Ops 7. Revisit your favorite spots and shoot your best shots on this Black Ops 2 classic. Multiplayer Modes Prop Hunt (Launch): Prop Hunt returns with fresh updates, ready for a whole new era of Black Ops. Sharpshooter (Launch): Players compete in a free-for-all match where everyone is given the same randomly selected weapon. One In The Chamber (Launch): With the spirit of high stakes competition comes the return of a Call of Duty classic, One in the Chamber. Zombies overview New Map: Astra Malorum (Launch) The Dark Aether story continues in Astra Malorum, where the crew has been transported to an observatory set on a skull-shaped asteroid in outer space. Follow the footsteps of a forgotten death cult and hunt down the threat. New Survival Map: Exit 115 (Launch) Take a break from the open road and test your mettle against the zombies that await you on Exit 115. Call of Duty: Warzone Overview Haven’s Hollow Take a stateside detour to investigate the mysterious Haven’s Hollow in the latest addition to Resurgence. Nature has sequestered this Appalachian town from the rest of the world, making it feel like a living relic of old school American charm. Discover the secrets of Haven’s Lab, see what’s been left behind at the Mansion, or take a moment to win big on the floating casino on the tourist favorite Riverboat— there’s no shortage of play space here. Haven’s Hollow awaits. Verdansk POI Updates: Signal Station Let no enemy escape your sights thanks to the new Signal Station. Located south of the Military Base, any squad skilled enough to activate satellite systems will be rewarded with the Tactical Heat Map that identifies player densities in locales all around Verdansk. Factory Grab your timecard and clock in just like the old days — well, almost. Factory is back, freshly renovated and redesigned specifically for Black Ops 7. CODMAS (In-Season) Be sure to be on your best behavior – CODMAS is right around the corner, and you definitely don’t want to be on the naughty list this year. Which gift are you opening first? There’s the MP map Sleighjacked, in which everyone’s favorite sea-faring vessel has been transformed into a holiday sleigh. Plus, there will be CODMAS inspired LTMs and an Event spanning across all modes to celebrate the season. The Battle Pass Purchase the Battle Pass to immediately unlock rewards including a seasonal 10% Battle Pass XP Boost, the new “Dorne” Operator, and more, providing access to over 110 pieces of unlockable content. And get even more with BlackCell. New Weapons: In the S01 Battle Pass, unlock the Maddox RFB Assault Rifle and the Kogot-7 SMG. Plus, be on the lookout to unlock even more new weapons via in-game events and weekly challenges. Black Ops 7 is available now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. View the full article

Celestial skateboarding, a deal with the Devil, and giant philosophizing heads? Skate Story is far from your everyday action sports tale, which you’ll be finding out soon enough when it flips onto PS5 December 8 as a PlayStation Plus Game Catalog day one release.* I got the chance to speed deeper into the underworld with the complete version of Sam Eng’s striking adventure, and shine a light on what it means to be a strange looking demon in the pursuit of eating the Moon. Slick tricks with a story So, you’re a skateboarding demon made of glass and pain. And that pain is only highlighted by the sleepless torment partly caused by the Moon’s brightness. Hungry and tired, the nameless demon aims to consume the pale planetoid, but the only way they can reach it is via a skateboard granted by the Devil… for a price. After an intense introduction to the basics and skating into an unusual Lyceum full of giant stone heads pondering the meaning of life, Skate Story opens up into a wider adventure that dramatically goes beyond the first steps of the demon’s cosmos shaking quest. Wisely, the game eases you into the vast number of moves at your disposal. I started off with a basic power slide by holding the square button, and ollie by holding down the circle button, but by the time I reached the end of the Lyceum I was brimming with techniques. In fact, the very first boss fight acts as a trick tutorial, as you’re taught how to combine the L buttons with the circle button to pull off stunts like a Pop Shuvit, Heelflip, and Front Pop. However, there’s a catch. Mix up your skills against bosses For the most part you’ll be skating across large, open environments, or fast and narrow lanes, leaping over obstacles, jumping through gates to close disapproving disembodied white eyes, and completing hilarious and bizarre tasks, which I’ll get to in a moment. But when it comes to your skating ability, you will be judged. It’s not enough to use the same move over and over. A combo meter tracks which tricks you’re performing, and it’ll only grow quickly if you change up your flips. You can also pick up extra points for releasing your jumps at a sweet spot, giving you a timing bonus. Crash or bump, and the meter drops back to zero. This is all essential in the boss battles, where the only way to deal meaningful damage is to skate fast and pop a variety of tricks to build a combo, then pressing the square button in mid-air before landing to perform a devastating stomp. The higher the combo chain, the heavier the damage, so risking it all for meaningful attacks feels fun and frantic. One particular boss fight was a mixture of everything I’d learned so far in the game, putting me on a cosmic chase through a constantly moving track where I needed to perform tricks while jumping over obstructions and attacks, making sure I stomped each time to deal damage before my demon was turned into shards. Strange souls and chasing the Devil’s pants Going back to the missions, Skate Story manages to mix things up to keep my demon on their glass toes. Many required me to use my skateboard to jump over placements like manholes, spin through environmental elements like the spindly soulflowers, or grind across a set number of surfaces. The underworld is also littered with imaginative characters needing assistance, with floating skulls, a pillowy demon and a giant frog just a small selection of the bizarre souls that I encountered. In one stage, a large talking trash bag asked if I could help it by taking down a smelly monolith it had taken a dislike towards. Another objective had me chasing the Devil’s clothes which had sprung to life and were trying to escape being dried after a wash. Skate Story’s sense of humour was a constant surprise and always kept the narrative lively. Make the board yours Accompanied by Rabbie the ghostly rabbit, you’re granted a shapeless soul space which acts as a hub that bridges each story chapter, but also gives you the opportunity to customize your skateboard. The soul currency you pick up by performing stunts can be used to purchase wheels, stickers and more at gift shops. The devil is in the details With its oddly endearing millipede train, the shattered remains of your skater’s failed attempts littering the environment, and a versatile soundtrack which slides from melancholic horns to funky bass-heavy electronica, Skate Story is full of nice touches. A few times I was distracted by the DualSense wireless controller’s light bar to see how it was going to reflect the on-screen environment. While the demon’s skateboard itself told a tale of my journey, showing scrapes, nicks and wear influenced by my choices (and accidents), especially around the board’s tail ends due to my overenthusiastic grinding. It was an experience which left me wanting to see where this celestial journey would take me next. Intrigued? You’ll be craving the moon soon enough on December 8, when Skate Story grinds its way onto PS5 and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog available with Extra and Premium memberships. View the full article

Winter is coming, and with it a brand new free content update for Rust Console Edition. Releasing November 27 on PS5 and PS5 Pro, this update completely transforms the snow biome, adding a chilling new monument, a new vehicle and a dangerous apex predator patrolling the ice. In addition to which, new DLCs will be available on PlayStation Store on the same day, and throughout December survivors can jump into the island for festive events, exclusive skins and plenty of true Rust chaos. Secrets buried in the snow For a long time the snowy part of the island was reserved for the bravest of survivors, a place where the unforgiving cold did most of the killing before other players even showed up. Now something has changed. A new Arctic Base monument has appeared, a large research outpost planted deep in the white by a mysterious scientist crew that turns this frozen region into a true hotspot. Inside, you will push through armed scientists who guard the area, work your way past puzzle doors and sweep room after room for valuable loot. The layout is full of tight corridors, side rooms and sneaky sightlines that are perfect for setting up ambushes or falling straight into one. Snowmobiles and bear claws Survive the Arctic Base and you might leave with more than just loot. The Snowmobile is fast, loud and the perfect way to slice across the snow biome. There is just one problem. These machines tend to attract a lot of unwanted attention, and polar bears now roam these frozen parts of the island. They patrol the biome, hit much harder than regular bears and love catching distracted survivors out in the open. For well equipped players they are walking resources, for everyone else they are a clear reminder that the snow is no longer just a quiet place to hide. The coldest DLC Alongside the free update we are also bringing two winter themed DLC packs to Rust Console Edition on PlayStation, the Arctic pack and the Ice King pack. The Arctic pack is all about staying alive in the cold, with the Arctic Hazmat Suit trading a bit of radiation protection for serious chill resistance so long snow runs and late night ambushes feel much safer. The Ice King pack is for survivors who want the whole server to know who owns the mountain, with frosty gear and the coldest of thrones. The Christmas event just got merrier With this year’s Christmas event you can expect the return of all your favorite festive activities, including the Gift Collection, Gingerbread Mines, Advent Calendar, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Building Skin, and Ice Walls. But this year, we’re adding a few new surprises to keep things fresh and frosty! Here’s what’s new for Christmas 2025 on Rust Console Edition: Sledges – Maneuver across the snow faster than ever and bring some holiday flair to your travels. Santa’s Supply Drop – Keep an eye on the skies for special drops packed with festive loot. Decorated Monuments – Classic monuments are getting a seasonal makeover, complete with lights and decorations to set the festive mood. Whether you’re decorating your base, exploring snow-covered landscapes, or gearing up for a festive raid, there’s plenty to enjoy during this year’s event. The event begins on December 12th! Christmas themed Skins We’re also rolling out a fresh collection of Christmas-themed skins to help you get into the holiday spirit. From festive weapon designs to seasonal outfit cosmetics, there’s plenty to unwrap this year. Be sure to check out the in-game Skin Store and collect your favorites while they’re available. Here’s a quick look at some of the new skins coming your way. Sleigh together From polar bears to sleigh rides and everything in between, this winter is shaping up to be Rust Console Edition’s most exciting yet. So grab your gear, head north, and make your mark, the island’s never looked this festive…and cold! View the full article

Last week, we asked to venture off the main path and share moments from a side quest using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here’s this week’s highlights: ​​ jobolts_ shares a moment fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 shovoiceactor shares Alan Wake 2 side character Alex Casey AlifGreat shares Astro Bot finding a spot to take a scenic framed photo RhodWulfLeon shares Cal speaking to a shopkeep in Star Wars Jedi Survivor clarkimooo shares Atsu embarking on the Spider Lily General side quest in Ghost of Yōtei Yu_games727 shares the titular Stray finding one of the hidden napping spots Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme, or be inspired by other great games featuring Photo Mode. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week? THEME: Harvest SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on November 26, 2025 Next week, we’re ready to feast! Share moments gathering food and having a feast in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article

This November 25, our liminal-spaces fever dream game Pools is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. To say we’re excited is an understatement of the year; we’re actually buzzing about the prospect of seeing our game coming out in a few days of this post being published. Apart from seeing our game appear on a console that a lot of us have grown up with, what really excites us is seeing how people will react to the PlayStation 5 and PS VR2 specific features that we implemented. That is something we’re really excited for, and I thought that it would be a pretty cool thing to tell you more about in this very post. So, what makes the PS5 and PS VR2 versions of Pools special? Come with me and I’ll show you. Immersive DualSense controller features We wanted to make the experience in Pools as real and immersive as it can possibly be (short of somehow making a chlorine smell come from the DualSense controller). To give you a feeling of immersion, we made the most of the DualSense controller haptic feedback. First, we wanted to give each surface that you walk on its own “feeling”. You can feel subtle vibrations on each footstep you’ll take, and every surface has its own haptic feel and intensity. In some places, your footsteps will feel light and normal, while in some you will feel resistance. Walking in water also creates different types of feedback depending on your depth and movement speed. It might sound like a small thing, but it really helps you to be “there”, almost smelling that chlorine in the pools. Controller haptics are also used to accentuate unique locations and events in the game. For example, at one point you may come across a seemingly bottomless pit from which you can hear a distant snarl-like sound emanating. You will feel the echoing sound through your controller speaker, while the haptic effect intensity scales naturally based on distance to that pit. While creating these types of haptic moments, we were aware that some of you may want to adjust them to suit your tastes. So haptic intensity can be adjusted or toggled on/off in the settings menu according to your personal taste. Making the most of the PS VR2 When we started our plans on bringing Pools to PS5, we decided early on that the PS VR2 mode had to make the most of the features. Once again, we have this cool hardware that can suck you into the world of our game just that little bit more – let’s make full use of it! The PS VR2 version is a new custom version of the game, tailored directly for the hardware. It takes full advantage of eye-tracked foveated rendering, so that we can give you maximum visual quality and performance. This is a really great feature as it allows us to make Pools look as real as it can be, while keeping a great performance at the same time – at least 90 FPS without reprojection. It’s all about making the game look good and play good. Now, although it might seem a bit banal to say this, we are extremely proud of the PS VR2 version. Between you and me, we had to rebuild most of the visual aspects of the game from the ground up in order to achieve our target performance. Pretty much, we wanted the foveated rendering to work as best as it could, and in order to do that, we needed to create a custom solution for our water visuals. So we locked ourselves in, got deep into the code, and we’ve learned a ton on shader programming. It was a lot of hard work, but we’re really proud of what we achieved. The whole studio hopes that when you submerge, walk in, or just gaze at the water effects, you’ll think “hey, that looks nice”. If you do, it’s all been worth it to us. Thanks so much for spending a bit of time with us and seeing our thought process on how we can make the Pools experience as immersive as it can be on PlayStation 5 and PS VR2. Also, it’s worth mentioning that you’ll only need to buy the game once, and you’ll get access to both modes. Pools is coming out in just a few days, on November 25, and you can play the demo right now on PlayStation Store. We hope to see you there. View the full article