Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation: My First GT, digital soundtracks and more
As we celebrate the release of ASTRO BOT, Team ASOBI’s tribute to 30 years of iconic PlayStation characters, stories, and magical moments, PlayStation Australia wants to thank you, the players, for the love and passion you’ve shown for PlayStation. While PlayStation’s 30th anniversary is still a few months away, today PlayStation Australia is delighted to share some of the ways they’ll be commemorating this milestone with all of you.
Explore a nostalgic homage to the original Gran Turismo, enjoy digital soundtracks from classic PlayStation games, and compete in PlayStation Tournaments – these are just a few of the ways PlayStation Australia is inviting you to join the community celebration, which starts this month.
And for everyone excited to jump into ASTRO BOT, PlayStation Australia is pleased to share a first look at a 30th anniversary photo opportunity located in the game’s central hub where Bots you’ve saved throughout your spacefaring adventures will hang out, ready to dance along with your stylish moves.
An early look at what’s ahead
My First GT
This holiday period, look forward to a free trial version designed to attract players of all skill levels to the globally acclaimed Gran Turismo 7. This upcoming release will include some of the favourite cars, tracks, and race events that evoke the nostalgia and excitement of the very first GT experience. Look out for more details on My First GT, available to all PS5 and PS4 players this holiday period.
Digital game soundtracks.
In collaboration with Sony Music, each month from October through January, PlayStation will release, for the first time, on Spotify a set of digital soundtracks from fan-favourite franchises. You’ll be able to stream the following game soundtracks on Spotify or purchase them on various digital music storefronts, including Amazon Music, Apple Music, and participating music retailers:
- God of War
- God of War II
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta
- Twisted Metal
- Starhawk
- Unit 13
You can also vibe to the specially curated PlayStation 30th Anniversary playlist on Spotify, available to stream today. PlayStation Australia will have more to share on the upcoming digital soundtrack releases, which will be added to this playlist over time, so stay tuned!
Free online multiplayer weekend and esports tournaments
Join PlayStation Australia later this month for a free online multiplayer weekend and exciting esports tournaments! To celebrate the fantastic online games and communities on PlayStation, there will be a free online multiplayer weekend on Sept. 21 and 22.* During those days, you can enjoy online multiplayer for games you own without having a PlayStation Plus membership, on PS5 and PS4 consoles.
During the same weekend, PlayStation will host a series of PS5 esports tournaments, featuring titles like NBA 2K24, NBA 2K25, EA UFC 5 and Tekken 8. If you own any of these games and qualify, you can compete on Sept 21 and 22 to win a special 30th anniversary-themed avatar and other game-specific prizes. Players on PS5 can sign up via the Game Hub or the in-game PlayStation Tournaments button. Keep an eye on compete.playstation.com for all the upcoming tournament details.
Image of the PlayStation avatars players will receive for participating in any of the Sept. 21 – 22 esports tournaments.
As PlayStation celebrates 30 years of play, these upcoming activities and releases are just a taste of what’s to come. Be on the lookout for more announcements in the near future!
*Available for PS5 and PS4 games with online mode. Internet connection and account for PlayStation Network required.
To learn more about the full line up visit the PlayStation Blog.
About the Author
Adrian Gunning 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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