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Hey everyone, last time you heard from us was back in January where we shared some fun facts about Ball x Pit’s game concept, its inspiration, and pretty much all the brand new content that we packed into the first free major update titled The Regal Update. The incredible PlayStation Blog team wanted us back to share first details with you on the second free content update coming to Ball x Pit titled The Shadow Update, which releases in just one week on April 27 for PS5. Play Video Time starts to bend in this update, with some new ball evolutions that freeze it and warp it entirely. Expect your runs to get a little more chaotic as we introduce some new balls, passives, and characters alongside the addition of a new building all detailed below! Two new characters The Tunneller is a scrappy miner whose shots don’t stop at the edge; they wrap around the screen and come back in from the other side, making just about every angle fair game. The Tiptoer is a fragile but deadly ninja who stays undetected by enemies at close range at the cost of lower health and damage. 11 New Balls Venom stacks up with each hit, slowing targets and chipping away at them until enough buildup finally locks them in place with paralysis. Time leans into area control, dropping a timesnare that freezes enemies caught in its range. Erosion cuts straight through foes, with each hit shaving off a percentage of their current health, making it incredibly nasty against tougher targets. Time Bomb adds a bit of delayed chaos, planting an explosive that goes off after a short wait. Timestop does exactly what it sounds like, freezing absolutely everything on the field for a few seconds before going on cooldown. Warp keeps things unpredictable, blinking to a random spot on the field upon every enemy hit while ramping up speed as it goes. Sniper shots cut straight through enemies but burn out the moment they hit a wall or loop back, trading longevity for a boosted critical chance that rewards precise enemy line ups. Heart Swallower gives each hit a certain chance to drain a bit of life and heal you for one while also weakening the target’s attack by a percentage, but remember each enemy can only be drained once. Plus a few more that we won’t spoil just yet.. Four new passives Full Metal Rapier thrives on chaos with each ball scaling its damage based on how many baby balls and enemies are currently on the field. Arrow of Fate flips defense into offense, making you immune to incoming projectiles and firing back a burst of baby balls whenever you’re hit. Argent Stopwatch plays with momentum, starting balls off at 150% damage before shaving off 30% with every bounce, so timing and positioning matter more than ever. Sword Breaker keeps things steady but scalable, lowering base damage to 75% while quietly stacking an extra 1% for every enemy in play. 1 new buildings Better start thinking of a spot to drop the Guildhall! This new building will allow players to re-roll previously chosen character upgrades. Thank you again to all players supporting and for making Ball x Pit what it is! We hope you’re excited to jump back into the pit when Ball x Pit : The Shadow Update releases for free next week, April 27 on PS5. View the full article

Infinity Nikki Version 2.5, launching April 23, expands the adventure on PlayStation 5, with visual upgrades and a more seamless photo experience. This update introduces the Boneyard—a brand-new region with a deeper, more mature tone—while also enhancing performance and image quality, especially on PlayStation 5 Pro with updated PSSR support. Sharper visuals and smoother performance on PS5 Pro With Version 2.5, we’ve focused on improving visual clarity and overall gameplay stability. On PlayStation 5 Pro, updated PSSR enhances image sharpness, visual clarity, and frame-rate stability, with improvements most noticeable in large areas or during combat. We’ve also enhanced environmental detail, lighting, and long-distance rendering. Outfit materials—especially layered fabrics and textures—now appear more defined, making styling moments feel even more rewarding up close. A more seamless photo experience We know many players enjoy capturing their favorite looks and moments, so we’ve made the photography experience easier. Screenshots can now be saved to the PlayStation system gallery, removing extra steps between taking a photo and sharing it. Whether you’re documenting an outfit, a location, or a story moment, it’s now quicker to capture and revisit them anytime. A new region: the Boneyard Version 2.5 introduces the Boneyard, a new open-world region centered on themes of reincarnation, destiny, and choice. It’s a quieter, more atmospheric region, with environments shaped by dragon bones, ruins, and lingering mysteries. As you explore, more of its story unfolds through the world itself. With the visual improvements on PlayStation 5 Pro, this region feels even more immersive—especially when moving through its expansive spaces or taking in distant views. Outfit abilities play a bigger role in exploration We’ve continued expanding how Ability Outfits interact with the world. New additions, such as a new Archery Ability Outfit, offer greater flexibility in movement and interaction. At the same time, other abilities—like Dragonbone-related mechanics—are more deeply integrated into the environment and its challenges. These updates bring exploration and ability choices closer together. Infinity Nikki Version 2.5 will be available for free starting April 23 PT / April 24 CEST on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. We hope you enjoy exploring the Boneyard and discovering all it has to offer. View the full article

NTE: Neverness to Everness is a supernatural urban open-world game coming to PS5 April 29. You will step into the shoes of an Appraiser, embarking on an extraordinary supernatural adventure in the bustling metropolis of Hethereau. Today, we’re detailing the game’s PS5 Pro enhancements, revealing new modes and a first person perspective option. But first, we want to talk about two exciting collaborations coming to the game. Iconic collaborations: Persona 5 and Porsche The heartbeat of any great city is its music. We wanted driving through Hethereau to feel unforgettable, which is why NTE’s in-car radio features an iconic lineup of legendary Persona 5 tracks and fan-favorite Tower of Fantasy anthems. Better yet, the new Walkman feature lets you pull those same beats from the dashboard and carry them with you as you explore the neon-lit streets. These Persona 5 tracks will be available in-game from launch. Play Video But true urban style isn’t just the perfect soundtrack—it’s your unique way of cruising the streets. Through our collaboration with Porsche, players will get behind the wheel of iconic Porsche models, staging a resonance of speed and luxury in the supernatural metropolis. This collaboration brings the ultimate high-performance luxury experience to every NTE player. The Porsche collaboration will be available as part of a future game update. ​​ Deeper immersion: Co-living and first-person dates We want you to feel like a resident, not just a visitor. That’s why we’re introducing a first-person perspective option. The moment you switch over, everything changes, from the way you view towering skyscrapers to the intimate details of your apartment. Speaking of intimacy, our Hangout and Move-In Systems allow you to bring the story home: Hangout: Invite your favorite companions to ride along as you cruise through the neon-lit streets. Move-In Invites: From luxury penthouses to hillside villas, choose your dream home and share your daily life with your favorite characters. Define your life: The City Tycoon system In NTE, the city isn’t just a backdrop for combat. It’s a living, breathing stage for your own story. We believe that a true urban open world should offer total freedom, letting you be more than just an anomaly hunter. Build your own business empire. Run storefronts, stack assets, fill your garage with supercars, and earn your title as a true City Tycoon. For a more grounded experience, spend a lazy afternoon driving a Swift Cab for extra cash, or pick up a few Sterry Express delivery runs to get a taste of the everyday hustle. When the neon starts to wear on you, grab a rod and find a secluded spot for a bit of fishing. It’s the perfect change of pace. And for those who thrive on social energy and high stakes, you can challenge your friends to adrenaline-fueled street races or test your wits in a tense round of online Mahjong, where every tile could turn the tide. New stages: Bank Heist & Asymmetric Horror We are pushing the boundaries of what co-op stages can be with two radically different experiences: one built to test your strategy, the other designed to break your nerves. Pink Paws Heist delivers the fast-paced, high-stakes cooperative experience players have been asking for. Designed for squads of one-to-four players, this isn’t just about clearing waves of enemies. Success hinges on precise coordination between teammates.Every second counts. You have a strict time window to infiltrate the vault, secure loot, and extract. With the clock ticking and waves of anomalies closing in, the pressure never lets up. In sharp contrast to the Heist’s all-out intensity, Coldmount Hospital is a descent into asymmetrical psychological horror. Here, we trade speed for atmosphere and raw power for investigative instinct. You are being hunted. A powerful entity stalks the hospital’s decaying corridors, and going in head-on is a death sentence. You must master the art of hiding, using the environment to break line of sight and stay silent. PlayStation 5 features NTE fully harnesses the power of PS5 to deliver a supernatural visual feast. Enjoy stunning 4K resolution with stable frame rates and seamless map loading for a truly fluid open-world experience. From dynamic weather systems to dazzling supernatural anomaly effects, every detail is designed for total immersion. DualSense wireless controller features: Haptic feedback: Feel the weight of every combat strike and the intensity of key story moments through precision vibrations. Adaptive triggers: Experience the physical resistance of braking and the surge of acceleration as you drive through the city. Light bar effects: We’ve integrated unique light bar effects for specific characters… we’ll let you discover those for yourself at launch. Enhanced for PS5 Pro For players on PS5 Pro, NTE supports the latest PSSR technology. Leveraging the PS5 Pro’s enhanced GPU, the game utilizes higher internal rendering resolutions and adds advanced effects like volumetric fog and Distance Field Ambient Occlusion. PSSR2 ensures a shimmering-free, stable 4K output at a silky-smooth 60Hz, providing the ultimate urban exploration experience. NTE: Neverness to Everness launches on PS5 April 29. View the full article

During the annual Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour two-day event, Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled multiple announcements on stage in front of fans and livestreamed across the globe. We delivered updates for new content coming to Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra, and even unveiled an all-new game: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. Here is a recap of the news from the show: Play Video Get ready for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, set within a brand-new Dragon Ball world We’re excited to announce Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3. Step into a brand-new Dragon Ball universe filled with unique, original characters brought to life by Akira Toriyama, the original author of Dragon Ball. Journey through Age 1000 where West City stands as the vibrant heart of this world. Explore the bustling city, encounter new characters, and uncover exciting new stories. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Take your place in the story and experience what awaits in West City Guided into the ranks of the Great Saiyan Squad, you’ll fight alongside familiar and new allies as events there begin to take shape. Wishlist now and prepare to experience the ever-expanding world of Dragon Ball in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 in 2027! Play Video The final chapter of the Future Saga series in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 officially revealed Future Saga Chapter 4, marking the final DLC for the game nearly 10 years after its original release. Set to launch in Summer 2026, this last chapter brings the Future Saga to a dramatic close, reflecting on everything players have fought for, protecting history, shaping the future, and facing god-level power in a climactic final battle. Watch the trailer to see what’s in store for the upcoming fourth, and last, chapter in the Future Saga Pack, and the newly revealed form of Goku coming to Xenoverse 2. The trailer emphasizes the emotional weight and intensity of the moment, ending with a clear message: This summer, the last patrol begins. The final battle is coming. Goku (Super Saiyan 4, Daima) joins Dragon Ball FighterZ in the new Daima DLC The legend evolves once more. Goku (SS4, Daima) joins the fight in Dragon Ball FighterZ. For the first time ever, we’ve just revealed the gameplay and DLC release date in our latest FighterZ trailer. Play Video Watch how you can claim victory through sheer dominance. Deflect every blow and unleash a relentless offense with Wild Dash, a move that can further branch into four other techniques: Double Combination: A striking move that’s hard to counter even when blocked, making it easy to use in combos. Raging Strike: Kicks the opponent straight upward; if it hits, you can follow up with a Super Dash. Power Swing: A throw that can’t be guarded against, but it won’t hit crouching opponents. Quick Move: Advance while becoming invincible to dodge attacks. Effective against opponents trying to counter a Wild Dash. Dragon Ball FighterZ – Goku (SS4, Daima) will be dropping on April 22. Play Video Break the heavens with new playable characters and solo mode in the new Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero DLC Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero announced its new DLC in January and more details were revealed during the event. In the trailer, you can see playable characters Vegeta (GT) and Trunks (GT) making the first appearance in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, and the new costume and Super Attack for Goku (Z – End) that represent a fan-favorite iconic moment. It also introduces the details about the new solo mode. Select characters who unlocked in the game and receive EXP through battle and event! Use the EXP to empower your favorite characters and push them to even greater heights. New collab content and tournament format revealed for Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra announced an exciting new collaboration with Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. New hero skins and emotes based on Xenoverse 2 will be added to the game, so stay tuned for further information. for further information. Play Video The first-ever offline-format world championship for this game has also been announced, and winners from different servers will be invited to Japan to compete for the title of World No.1. The free-to-play game is currently running a Half-Year Anniversary campaign, featuring new heroes, new emotes, and various in-game reward campaigns. View the full article

Last week, we asked you to share Leon’s best moments in Resident Evil Requiem using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: mykatsuki shares a portrait of Leon looking over his shoulder Photo_Resume shares Leon framed by broken glass Leon_REBHFun shares Leon posed alongside his motorcycle TakaSanGames shares a portrait of Leon in a suit ffx_auron91 shares Leon doing a kick bluegreenherb shares Leon pushing his hair back 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: Resident Evil Requiem – Grace SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on April 1, 2026 Next week, Grace takes the spotlight. Share her best spoiler-free moments in Resident Evil Requiem using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. View the full article