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Hi everyone. I’m Sergey, Lead Gameplay Designer on Control Resonant. We’re getting very close to our September 24 launch, and the team here in Espoo (and Stockholm) is incredibly excited to finally share what we’ve been building. With Control Resonant, we’re introducing a new combat system built around Dylan’s shapeshifting melee weapon, the Aberrant. Combat is close-range and demanding, with enemies that require you to read their attacks, manage staggers and status effects, and time your dodges. We knew that this new system would come with a new learning curve. So rather than relying on a handful of traditional difficulty levels, we wanted to give players much more control over individual parts of the experience. Customize your experience Control Resonant’s Assist Mode is a suite of customizable options designed to let you adjust the mechanics that might be getting in your way – without necessarily changing everything else. For example, if enemies are overwhelming you by attacking from multiple directions, you can reduce Enemy Aggression. If you’re having trouble reading the timing of an attack, you can widen the Perfect Dodge Window or reduce Enemy Projectile Speed. We spend a lot of time discussing the exact frame count of a standard dodge window – usually over far too much coffee – but the reality is that players have very different reaction times and ways of playing. The same approach applies to damage and combat resources. You can independently adjust Incoming Damage, Outgoing Damage, and Outgoing Falter, which controls how quickly you break an enemy’s posture. If managing Dylan’s supernatural abilities during a chaotic fight is becoming too much, you can increase Power Recovery Speed. You can also adjust Enhanced Melee Magnetizing to make positioning during melee attacks more forgiving. And if you want to focus on exploring Manhattan and experiencing the story without the stress of combat, Assist Mode includes options such as Immortality, One-Hit Kills, and the new One-Hit Falters. The idea is simple: instead of asking you to choose an overall difficulty, we let you change the specific parts of combat that aren’t working for you. Try the game first One thing we deliberately avoided was putting these settings in front of you before you even start your first playthrough. Every player is different, and you haven’t played Control Resonant yet. Asking you to make decisions about mechanics you haven’t experienced doesn’t make much sense to us. That’s why you can enable or disable Assist Mode at any point during gameplay. We want you to experience the intended combat rhythm first, get a feel for the game, and then adjust individual settings whenever you feel the need. You can also choose from a set of Assist Mode Presets created around different ways of playing and then fine-tune individual settings from there. Make it harder, too There’s another important change from the first Control: Assist Mode can now make the game harder. In the original game, the sliders could only reduce the challenge. In Control Resonant, they work in both directions. If you find the base game too forgiving, you can increase enemy aggression, make the Perfect Dodge Window smaller, and increase Incoming Damage to create a much more demanding experience. We know players enjoy different kinds of challenges, so we wanted Assist Mode to give you that flexibility, too. Play your way We talk a lot internally about designer intent. We have a carefully crafted experience in mind for Control Resonant, balanced to be tense, demanding, and rewarding. But our philosophy is straightforward: if you run into a wall and the friction becomes too much, we’d much rather you adjust the rules and keep playing than put the controller down and stop. Your time is valuable, and how you experience the game is ultimately up to you. That’s why we don’t gate any trophies or achievements behind Assist Mode. Use the settings however you need to and play Control Resonant on your terms. We can’t wait for you to get your hands on the Aberrant when Control Resonant launches on PS5 this September 24. See you in Manhattan. View the full article

Hello, PlayStation players! Today we revealed that Muramasa: Revenant Blades, the stunning Japanese-inspired action-RPG from Vanillaware and Marvelous, will launch on February 4, 2027. Along with the release date, we also shared a new gameplay video that offers a closer look at the game’s exciting features, from exhilarating sword-fighting action to character progression and more. We know you’ve been looking forward to learning more about this gorgeous action game since it was announced, and we’re thrilled to be able to share more about what’s in store in Muramasa: Revenant Blades. Play Video The ultimate Muramasa The visually striking Japanese-inspired action RPG Muramasa: Rebirth, originally released for PlayStation Vita, and its side-story DLC, Genroku Legends, have been combined and further refined into a single, complete experience. Its beautiful and fantastical world has been revitalized in gorgeous high-definition. Alongside improvements to its deep and engaging sword-fighting action, new features, like the all-new English voice over, have been added to enhance the experience. Whether you’re discovering the game for the first time or returning as a fan of the original, Muramasa: Revenant Blades offers a fresh perspective on this epic adventure. Six stories unfold in a mysterious world Set in Japan during the Genroku era, a time when supernatural phenomena run rampant, Revenant Blades features six different playable protagonists, each with their own circumstances, goals, and journeys. From one who is possessed by the cursed sword Muramasa, to another who swears to avenge their master, and one who pursues love with unwavering passion, each protagonist has a unique story to tell. With each tale standing on its own, you’re free to experience all six in any order you choose. Discover six distinct tales as they unfold across a beautiful world steeped in the supernatural. Exhilarating sword-fighting action with intuitive controls and graceful movement Chain normal attacks together to naturally unleash combos, then mix in dashes and jumps for even more exhilarating combat as you move fluidly across the ground and the air. You can also parry enemy attacks, and with the right timing, even deflect ranged attacks. Muramasa’s controls are easy to grasp, yet offer plenty of depth for veteran players, giving everyone an opportunity to perform spectacular sword-fighting moves. Skills are the key to battle Unleash powerful single strikes, wide-area attacks, ranged attacks, all with a single button press. Combine them with normal attacks to overwhelm your enemies with relentless combos. Refine your swords, hone your skills, and develop your own unique fighting style With the help of the swordsmith Muramasa, Kisuke and Momohime can forge new swords imbued with powerful skills. Alternatively, Okoi, Gonbe, Arashimaru, and Rajaki, can undergo training to learn new skills and create charms that grant special effects to their different forms or weapons. Through further forging and training, you’ll unlock new swords and skills, improve your stats, and steadily grow stronger. Both require souls obtained from defeated enemies, so collect as many as you can as you make your way through the adventure. Expand your tactical options by mastering skills, freely switching between them in battle. As Kisuke and Momohime use swords imbued with skills in combat, they‘ll be able to master those techniques. You can assign up to three mastered skills for both ground and aerial combat, and switch between them freely with the directional pad. The more you use any skill, the more proficient you become, increasing its potency. Experiment with different combinations to learn the strengths they offer, and find the pairings that suit your playstyle. New features to explore and a classic experience to relive This title features a variety of supplemental content, including the Scroll, a gallery packed with illustrations, a Character Viewer, where you can admire character animations and backgrounds, and a Replay mode that lets you relive events from your journey. In addition to the renewed experience, there’s also a classic mode featuring the PlayStation Vita versions of Muramasa: The Demon Blade and Genroku Legends. Experience these nostalgic adventures with the original gameplay experience, now with beautifully enhanced graphics. View the full article

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In August, Black Myth Wukong, NBA 2K27 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 topped the charts in Asia, while EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls led the PS5 charts in the US.. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games AsiaUS/CanadaBlack Myth: WukongEA Sports Madden NFL 27NBA 2K27MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Call of Duty: Black Ops IIBeast of ReincarnationNo More Room in Hell 2Mafia: Definitive Edition for PS5Hell Let Loose: VietnamForza Horizon 5EA Sports College Football 27It Takes TwoMinecraftMortal Shell IIHalo: Campaign EvolvedThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntPalworldGhost of YōteiCall of Duty: Black OpsMARVEL Tōkon: Fighting SoulsStar Wars Zero CompanyBrotatoMarvel’s Spider-Man 2Crimson DesertThe Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy EditionPalworldGrand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto VAssassin’s Creed Black Flag ResyncedSplit FictionMortal Shell IIeBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026Mistfall Hunter007 First LightMetal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2Baldur’s Gate 3007 First LightCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarMafia: Definitive Edition for PS5 *Naming of products may differ between regions *Upgrades not included PS4 Games AsiaUS/CanadaAssassin’s Creed OdysseyTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon WildlandsRed Dead Redemption 2Red Dead Redemption 2Overcooked! 2Gang BeastsMetal Slug 3Batman: Arkham KnightWatch Dogs 2Dying LightCall of Duty: WWIIAssassin’s Creed OdysseyBatman: Arkham KnightTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon BreakpointCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign RemasteredThe ForestUNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake CollectionMinecraftMETAL SLUG XXCall of Duty: WWIIThe King of Fighters ’97: Global MatchMortal Kombat XACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWNCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIGod of WarLEGO Marvel Super HeroesDying LightCall of Duty: Black Ops IIShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive EditionCall of Duty: Black Ops 4TEKKEN 7theHunter: Call of the WildAssassin’s Creed OriginsNeed for Speed HeatA Way OutCall of Duty: GhostsBloodborneStar Wars Battlefront IITomb Raider: Definitive EditionBully *Naming of products may differ between regions PS VR2 Games* AsiaUS/CanadaBeat SaberSynapseHorizon Call of the MountainI Am CatKayak VR: MirageBootstrap IslandCrossfire: Sierra SquadBeat SaberArizona Sunshine VR 2Job SimulatorMaestroAmong Us 3D: VRMoss VRPavlovMetro AwakeningArizona Sunshine VR 2SynapseMoss VRGun Club VRMoss VR *PlayStation Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not included Free to Play (PS5 + PS4) AsiaUS/CanadaeFootballFortniteRobloxRobloxDelta Force (F2P)Once Human (F2P)Where Winds Meet (F2P)Marvel RivalsAsphalt LegendsTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege – Free AccessGenshin ImpactRocket LeaguePUBG: BATTLEGROUNDSCall of Duty: WarzoneOnce Human (F2P)Apex LegendsMarvel RivalsFall GuysFortniteeFootball View the full article

Tokyo Game Show promotion comes to PlayStation Store on 9 September*! Enjoy up to 75% off on a huge range of incredible games until 23 September. Highlighted titles include Stellar Blade™ Complete Edition, Forza Horizon 5 and Monster Hunter Wilds. Head to PlayStation Store to enjoy savings now! *Tokyo Game Show promotion is live on PlayStation Store from Wednesday, 9 September at 00:00 AM JST and finishes Wednesday 23 September at 11:59 PM JST. Each title may have different sale periods. Please refer to the information in the title details page. Games featured in this promotion may not be part of this year’s Tokyo Game Show. View the full article

This month, master survival and uncover ancient secrets in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, run the squared circle your way in WWE 2K26, descend into the monster-filled ruins of Ballbylon in Ball x Pit, or turn everyday household objects into lovers, friends or enemies in Date Everything!. All these titles and more are available in September’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux. The full lineup will be available to play on September 15, unless otherwise noted. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image RuneScape: Dragonwilds | PS5 On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen. Embark on quests, level your skills and explore a beautiful hand-crafted world. This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on a brand new continent. RPG systems reward you with unique abilities and spells as you progress through each skill. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand new music. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image WWE 2K26 | PS5 Run the world’s greatest show your way and live out your WWE fandom to the fullest. Experience the most expansive gameplay to date with rebellious Legends of the Attitude Era and Superstars of today. Featuring the most stacked lineup in franchise history with 400+ playable WWE Superstars and Legends including The Rock, Triple H, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, and fan-favorites like Rey Fénix, Rusev, and Blake Monroe. Rewrite wrestling history and relive CM Punk’s greatest rivalries in a world where The Voice of the Voiceless never left, including fantasy historical scenarios. Punk’s rise, rebellion, and return make this the most personal Showcase yet. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ball x Pit | PS5 Ballbylon has fallen. After a meteoric and completely unexpected event annihilated the great city, all that remains is an ominous, yawning pit. Treasure hunters from far and wide flock to the city’s tomb to seek their fortune, plumbing the depths in search of Ballbylon’s scattered riches. Few return. The pit plays host to armies of barbaric creatures, hellbent on ending your quest before it even begins. Armed with a growing arsenal of magic-infused projectiles, batter your way through multiple levels of increasingly challenging obstacles to claim the ultimate prizes and rebuild New Ballbylon. Ball x Pit is a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where heroes must find the balls to plunge deeper into a seemingly bottomless pit of monsters. Develop arcane ammunition and resources in pursuit of treasure, recruiting additional heroes to aid you in your perilous quest. Ball x Pit will be available September 22 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Date Everything! | PS5 Date Everything! brings an exciting new twist on the dating simulator genre. Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But… a mysterious stranger sends a gift – magical glasses called ‘Dateviators’ – which make your house come alive and dateable! Each dateable object will open up, have their own stories and potentially become your lovers, friends, or enemies. With an exhaustive Who’s Who of voice actors keeping you company on your journey? Date Everything! will be available today, September 9 in the US and the UK, and September 10 in Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Slitterhead | PS5, PS4 Set in the densely cluttered streets of Kowlong, filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the Hyoki, an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as Slitterheads crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans. Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as Rarities, infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki’s existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads. Slitterhead will be available September 22 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound | PS5, PS4 From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed Ninja Gaiden series from the classic era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure. Our story begins when Ryu Hayabusa journeys to America to honor his father’s will. While he is away, the barrier between the human and the demon worlds suddenly shatters, unleashing a terrifying army upon the Hayabusa Village, which now faces an unprecedented threat in Ryu’s absence. To stand against this new threat, Kenji Mozu, a young ninja from the Hayabusa Village, rises to the challenge! Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will be available September 29 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Dungeons of Hinterberg | PS5, PS4 Welcome to Hinterberg, a new tourist hotspot in the idyllic Austrian Alps! As Luisa, your escape from the treadmill of corporate life quickly unravels when the mysterious local dungeons stir back into life once more. Will you restore peace to this once-serene alpine paradise, or be sent straight back to your humdrum life back home? Whether you’re snowboarding down a glacier, climbing mountains, or taking in the lakeside scenery, there’s so much available to explore. Hinterberg’s dungeons are packed full of playful puzzles designed to surprise and challenge you. Get your thinking cap on and use every spell at your disposal to tackle each dungeon’s unique puzzling twist. Explore the world or conquer dungeons by day, then spend your evenings forging friendships with the locals and other adventurers in town. Dungeons of Hinterberg will be available September 29 in the US, the UK and Japan. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Sniper Elite: Resistance | PS5, PS4 Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France. In a gripping new story that runs parallel with Sniper Elite 5, Harry Hawker, agent of the Special Operations Executive (SOE), takes the lead for the first time as he discovers an insidious new Wunderwaffe – something so powerful, it guarantees the Nazis will win the war. Working with the French Resistance, this deadly addition to the Reich’s arsenal must be eliminated. Multiple Kill List targets, and different infiltration and extraction points give you an unequaled choice with how to accomplish objectives and create your own playstyle. The full campaign can also be experienced in co-op. Sniper Elite: Resistance will be available September 29 in the US, the UK and Japan. PlayStation Plus Premium View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Mega Man X Command Mission | PS5, PS4 Cyborg superhero Mega Man X must protect the endangered Giga City from the lethal attentions of the Liberion Army. Fight across more than 50 missions in this full-throttle future-themed RPG. Joining the illustrious Mega Man on this colossal quest are familiar faces like Axl and Zero, together with a whole bunch of new characters. Combine with your team-mates mid-battle to perform dynamic combat techniques – with challenging side quests to master and devastating boss encounters to overcome, the success of this Mission is by no means assured… View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Metro Redux | PS4 In 2013, the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland. The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station Cities struggle for survival, both with each other and the mutant horrors that await outside. You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised underground. Having never ventured beyond the city limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat. Your journey takes you from the forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to the desolate wastelands above, where your actions will determine the fate of mankind. *PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day. Digital PS5 games available to stream from your library will vary over time, region, and country. View the full article