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Published on September 25th, 2024 | by Adrian Gunning

PlayStation Announcements – State of Play September 2024

Another PlayStation State of Play broadcast has wrapped this morning with some epic reveals from ASTRO BOT, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Ghost of Yōtei and more. See below for a round-up of the biggest announcements:

Ghost of Yōtei

PlayStation Australia is happy to announce Ghost of Yōtei, the latest game from Sucker Punch and the introduction of a new hero, Atsu. Atsu’s journey takes place in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. The story is set in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in present day. In 1603, this area was outside the rule of Japan, and filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers.

This is Sucker Punch’s first game built from the ground up for PlayStation 5, and we’re excited to build on the visual foundation established in Ghost of Tsushima by making the world feel even more real. There are massive sightlines that let you look far across the environment, whole new skies featuring twinkling stars and auroras, even more believable movement from wind on grass and vegetation, and more improvements to share in the future. This new setting also gives the opportunity to introduce new mechanics, gameplay improvements, and even new weapons.

Ghost of Yōtei releases in 2025. Watch the reveal trailer here and read more information on PlayStation Blog.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches on October 31 on PS5, and November 1 on PC. The captivating story and awe-inspiring post-apocalyptic world returns alongside a host of technological improvements, visual enhancements, and upgraded features. It also includes The Frozen Wilds content, a vast expansion featuring additional lands, skills, weapons, and machines. The remastered edition features over ten hours of re-recorded conversation, mocap and countless graphical improvements. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered now has integrated custom haptics for the DualSense controller throughout the game, and comes with native support for PlayStation 5 Pro.

For existing owners of Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4, PC) and/or Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PS4, PS5, PC)*: you can upgrade to the digital version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered on both PlayStation 5 console and on PC (via Steam or Epic Game Store). Local AU pricing of the upgrade path will be provided at a later date. 

Watch the reveal trailer here and visit the PlayStation blog for full information.

*Redemptions via PlayStation Plus are not eligible to upgrade

LEGO Horizon Adventures

We are ecstatic to announce that LEGO Horizon Adventures launches on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch™ on November 14 2024, and PC on November 15 2024! It’s been incredible to see everyone’s reactions to everything we’ve shown so far, as well as the creativity it has inspired with LEGO builders and fan artists alike.

Experience Aloy’s entire thrilling journey, endless co-op fun, and a stunningly reimagined universe filled with dinosaur-like robots in LEGO Horizon Adventures!

Pre-orders go live October 3. If you pre-order any physical edition from participating retailers or any digital edition on your preferred platform, you will receive a LEGO version of the iconic Shield-Weaver outfit to use in the game.  Watch the new trailer here and read more information on PlayStation Blog.

PlayStation 5 Pro Console – Game Lineup Sizzle

Debuted during State of Play, here’s a look at some of the games that are being enhanced by the PS5 Pro – including a few titles that we’re revealing in this sizzle recap.

Games in the sizzle reveal include: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7,Horizon Forbidden West, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,Hogwarts Legacy, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Rise of the Ronin, Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, Alan Wake 2, Stellar Blade, The Crew Motorfest, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, The First Descendant, Demon’s Souls, F1 24.

The PS5 Pro releases on November 7th.

Watch the sizzle here and read more details on the list of titles enhanced by the PS5 Pro at the PlayStation blog here.

DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition

PlayStation Australia is excited to reveal a new limited edition DualSense wireless controller featuring fan-favourite characters from the Fortnite universe: Fishstick and Peely. Drop into the action and defy the Storm as you build, battle, and create with the new DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition. 

The DualSense wireless controller – Fortnite Limited Edition will be available at select retailers, with an RRP of $124.95 AUD. Pre-orders will begin on October 3, with the controller releasing November 7, 2024.

Watch the announcement trailer here and read more on PlayStation Blog.

Chroma collection – DualSense controllers and PS5 Console Covers

As revealed during today’s showcase, the new Chroma Collection introduces a brand new aesthetic to the PS5 family of accessories. The collection for the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers for PlayStation 5 Console (model group – slim) includes three new colours that shine, shimmer, and shift colours from every angle – Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, and Chroma Teal.

See the reveal trailer here.

The Chroma DualSense wireless controllers will be available at select retailers for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $124.95 AUD. The Chroma PS5 console covers for PlayStation 5 console (model group – slim) will be available at select retailers for a recommended retail price (RRP) of $99.95 AUD.

Pre-orders for the Chroma Collection will begin on October 3, 2024, with Chroma Pearl and Chroma Indigo accessories launching on November 7, 2024, followed by the launch of Chroma Teal accessories on January 23, 2025.

For more information about Chroma Collection’s design and creative process, visit the PlayStation blog.

ASTRO BOT: New speedrun levels and Special Bots arrive

ASTRO BOT will receive five brand new speedrun levels, at no additional cost. To go alongside these extra levels, there will be ten new Special Bots to rescue. These are obtained by beating cheeky birds racing against ASTRO BOT. The Helldivers squad is also being welcomed to the world of ASTRO BOT and will bring managed democracy to the crash site as well as Eve from Stellar Blade.

Check out the trailer here and full information on PlayStation Blog here.

Stellar Blade

It was also confirmed in State of Play that Shift Up’s PS5 hit Stellar Blade is getting a new photo mode, soundtrack release, and Stellar Blade x Nier Automata DLC.

Check out full information on all the updates here.

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games

Also announced in the showcase were October’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games, available from October 1 for all PlayStation Plus members**. Make your entrance and become a legend in the ring, survive the terrors lurking aboard a mining vessel drifting in deep space and tackle the horrors of school romance in which not everything is as it seems. WWE 2K24, Dead Space and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! all launch October 1 on PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup*.

For information on each title, visit the PlayStation blog.

*All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on October 1 until November 4.

**PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup may differ in certain regions. Please check the PlayStation Store on launch day for your region’s lineup.

The Last of Us Day celebration

September 26 is The Last of Us Day and this year, PlayStation is celebrating by bringing the PS5 hit, The Last of Us Part I to the PlayStation Plus Games Catalogue* for the first time.

*Available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe Members

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds releases worldwide on February 28, 2025 for PS5! We hope you’re looking forward to the next generation of hunting on PS5, with intense hunting action and a heightened level of immersion that will set new heights for the series.

Pre-orders for the digital version begin today. The “Guild Knight Set” and the Talisman “Hope Charm” are available as bonuses to all who pre-order. In addition to the pre-order bonus, those who pre-order the downloadable version from the PlayStation Store will also receive the Monster Hunter Wilds Digital Mini Art Book as a PlayStation Store exclusive pre-order bonus.

Watch the release date reveal trailer here and read more information on PlayStation Blog. 

The Midnight Walk

First details on The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy, handcrafted adventure created by Lost in Random, coming to PS5 and PS VR2 were revealed. For the game, Lost in Random created every asset you see in clay first and 3D-scanned into the game. In The Midnight Walk, you awake as The Burnt One, a mysterious being who’s dug themselves out of a muddy grave to find their purpose. They find it in Potboy – a little dormant lantern creature that you reignite and bring back to life.

Together you must venture down the Midnight Walk – a perilous, nightmarish highway and, along the way, survive five strange tales about fire; its life-giving warmth as well as its inherent danger. You’ll outsmart ghoulish enemies, meet a fantastical cast of companions, and gaze in wonder at our hand-crafted world. That’s right; every asset in the game was first sculpted in clay before being 3D-scanned into the game and animated in a stop-motion style!

But how did we at Moonhood come to create such a strange adventure? Watch the reveal trailer here and see full information here.

Hell is Us

We got a first glimpse of the gameplay of Hell is Us, a PS5 action adventure out 2025. Hell is Us is a third-person action-adventure game set in a complex world that will challenge your intellect while, we hope, delivering a compelling and mature story. The game explores deep themes like civil war, human emotions, and family.

Watch the gameplay trailer here and visit the PlayStation blog for full information.

Metro Awakening

Metro Awakening, coming to PS VR2, also got a release date with the title landing on November 7th. Check out the release date trailer here.

ArcheAge Chronicles

We saw a first glimpse of the next instalment in the ArcheAge series – ArcheAge Chronicles – arriving in 2025. As an online action RPG, ArcheAge Chronicles promises to deliver a more immersive experience with a strong emphasis on action combat. The game will feature epic large-scale raids and cooperative gameplay, offering a diverse array of activities for players to enjoy on PS5.

Check out the reveal trailer here and full information on the PlayStation blog here.

Palworld

State of Play also revealed that global smash hit, Palworld, is coming to PS5 and is available today!

Check out the PS5 launch trailer here.

Lunar Remastered Collection

From the publishers of Grandia HD Collection and the original creators of Grandia and Grandia II, we’re happy to announce Lunar Remastered Collection—a compilation of two legendary JRPGs, Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete—now with updated graphics, sound, and new quality-of-life improvements.

The remastered edition brings a host of exciting upgrades, including widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, HD animated cutscenes, and all-new English voice acting. Players can choose to either go old school with the original visuals or remastered for a more modern look. And for the first time in the series, Lunar will be available in two additional languages: German and French, alongside English and Japanese.

The Luna Remastered Collection is available Autumn 2025 on PS4 and PS5.

See the reveal trailer here and check out full information on the PlayStation blog here.

Movie Shadow coming to Sonic X Shadow Generations

With the third film in the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise on the way, fans will finally be able to see the enigmatic anti-hero Shadow on the big screen! But don’t worry, you won’t have to wait much longer because on December 12 you can step right into movie Shadow’s Air Shoes right on PS4 and PS5. With the just-announced Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack, get immersed in gameplay and cinematics voiced by the iconic Keanu Reeves.

The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie 3 pack is included with the Sonic X Shadow Generations Digital Deluxe Edition.

Watch the recently revealed game trailer here, and read the interview with Series Producer, Shun Nakamura on the PlayStation blog here.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

Exciting news for TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge fans! The Radical Reptiles DLC is available from today and introduces two new characters: Mona Lisa and Mondo Gecko. Mona Lisa, a once-human scientist turned mutant salamander, brings her cheery attitude to battle against the Foot Clan and Mondo Gecko, the coolest cement-surfing mutant, are joining forces in this action-packed DLC.

This DLC marks the final addition to TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, closing this chapter on the highest of notes. Radical Reptiles promises to bring fresh excitement and fun for players.

You can watch the reveal trailer here. For more information on the production, gameplay features, and design aspects of these new playable characters, check out the PlayStation blog.

Fantasian Neo Dimension 

Fantasian Neo Dimension follows the protagonist Leo, who embarks on a multi-dimensional adventure to recover his lost memories and discover the secrets behind a strange mechanical infection that threatens to destroy his world. Set across the backdrop of over 150 vibrant and beautiful hand-crafted dioramas, the game features a unique artistic style with a fun, strategic twist on traditional turn-based battle mechanics. It also features music from composer Nobuo Uematsu, famously known for his works in the Final Fantasy franchise.

Fantasian Neo Dimension serves as Hironobu Sakaguchi’s next upcoming title that brings his critically acclaimed game, Fantasian, to wider audiences through PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It will launch on December 5 with new features such as English and Japanese voice acting, an added difficulty option, and 4K support on PlayStation 5.

Watch the reveal trailer here and read the interview with producer Hironobu Sakaguchi on the PlayStation blog here.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, releasing on October 31 on PlayStation 5, you will save the battered world of Thedas and unite the Veilguard: your team of seven companions, each with their own rich lives and deep backstories. This bold, heroic adventure is built to deliver on what BioWare is best known for: rich storytelling, fantasy worldbuilding, companions and fellowship, and a world where you matter.

BioWare and Electronic Arts shared a new gameplay slice, captured on PlayStation 5. In it, watch Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero, fighting alongside two companions, Taash and Lucanis.

Watch the new trailer here and check out further information on the PlayStation Blog.

Alan Wake 2 – Lake House Expansion

Epic Games gave us a first glimpse at the Upcoming Alan Wake 2 DLC – The Lake House during State of Play.

Watch the reveal trailer here.

Hitman World of Assassination 

The trailer for Hitman World of Assassination was revealed during the showcase. Coming to PS VR2 this December.

Check out the trailer here.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered

25 years ago, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver introduced the world to the vampire Raziel. In the game’s opening scene, Raziel is betrayed and executed by his master, the vampire emperor Kain. Enduring untold suffering and disfigurement, Raziel rises aeons later as the iconic and vengeful blue wraith we all know and love.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver, Aspyr announced Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The remastered edition includes control improvements, camera upgrades, cut-scenes rendered in higher fidelity and new hero models for Raziel and Kain.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launches December 11. Pre-orders are available today on PlayStation Store!

You can watch the reveal trailer here and check out full information on the PlayStation blog here.

Fear the Spotlight

Fear the Spotlight is a creepy love letter to classic 90s horror experiences with a focus on rich storytelling, puzzle solving, and a tense atmosphere. In this puzzle solver, you play as Vivian and Amy, as you uncover the history behind a tragic fire in the school decades before. This is a perfect narrative horror game for those new to the genre. Fear the Spotlight is developed by Cozy Game Pals and published by Blumhouse Games.

Fear The Spotlight is available October 23. Full information is available on the PlayStation Blog.

Check out the release date reveal trailer here.

Towers of Aghasba

After over a year since it was first revealed, Dreamlit Inc. has announced that Towers of Aghasba is coming to PlayStation 5 in November 2024 in Early Access. This is Dreamlit’s very first game launch. In Towers of Aghasba, the Shimu tribe return to their homeland of Aghasba, where they fled from 50 years ago when the withered invaded and wreaked havoc on everything in its path. Despite the ravaged state of the land, the Shimu are intent on reclaiming their home and rebuilding their civilization. You are tasked to be a junior architect to aid in this endeavour.

Every player’s experience of Aghasba will be different based on how they choose to build up their settlements and grow their ecosystems. In fact, you can even invite up to three friends to your island to show off the sprawling villages you’ve built and the ecosystems brimming with unique plants and creatures you’ve nurtured. Your friends may also have unique items and decorations that you may want to trade with! Explore the secrets of Aghasba together and team up to take on formidable, withered monsters if you so dare to!

Check out the gameplay trailer here. You can find full information on Towers of Aghasba here.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins

First announced back in May, the team at Koei Tecmo and Omega Force were ecstatic to hear from fans worldwide who have been waiting to experience the next evolution of Dynasty Warriors. Today, the studio is excited to confirm that Dynasty Warriors Origins will be available on January 17, 2025!

To celebrate the release date news, they have also showcased a brand-new trailer. For more information on gameplay and characters, check out the PlayStation Blog.

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Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.


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