All games revealed at PlayStation State of Play (September 2024)

PlayStationSeptember 2024 State of play Offering a look at a variety of games coming to the console in the future, look ahead to a year that has been defined by ups and downs for PlayStation. Heights like the popular release of Heldivers 2 and the critical acclaim of Astro Bot Reaffirmed how big the console exclusives can be, while the two-week life of Hero Shooter Concord And the disappointingly high price of the PS5 Pro isn’t attracting the same love.

Anyone tired of PlayStation leaning on remasters won’t see the end of these any time soon, but there’s still some exciting stuff to come from the September 2024 State of the Game announcements and updates. From A Ghost of Tsushima Sequel to a couple of major DLC announcements, the September state of play covered a lot of ground.

Ghost of Yotei is an exciting sequel to a PS4 hit

Ghost Of Tsushima gets a successor

One of Sony’s biggest PS4 hits was Ghost of TsushimaAnd the big announcement to close the September 2024 State of Play (viewable in full on the PlayStation YouTube channel) is a sequel called The ghost of Yōtei. Like the first game, The ghost of Yōtei Seems set to focus on open world exploration and stealth-oriented action. This one is set centuries later, however, jumping from 1274 to 1603 and following a new character named Atsu as he travels across a region in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

Ghost of Tsushima was one of the best graphical showcases of what the PS4 could do, and The ghost of Yōtei is pushing things forward again with the additional power offered by the PS5. The reveal trailer showcases some jaw-dropping landscapes that combine impressive realism with striking art design, especially in shots of horses riding across wide-open plains. The ghost of Yōtei is slated for a 2025 release with no further specifics provided for the launch window.

Horizon Zero Dawn receives a remaster and more

Aloi’s adventures are sort of continuing

Horizon Zero Dawn It may not seem like a game that is in desperate need of a remaster, but with Sony leaning on the IP as a big part of the modern PlayStation brand, it is anyway. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Looks to take advantage of the hardware capabilities of both the PS5 and PS5 Pro. Everything from shaders and textures to character models is getting tweaked, however The best change might be a new mockup that could help with some of the game’s stiffer conversations.

It’s also coming to PC, where Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition is now available. The original game has already received some graphical improvements in both the PC port and a free upgrade for PS5 players, just ones that aren’t as substantial as the new changes. Getting Remastered Without a copy of the original game costs $49.99, however Horizon Zero Dawn Owners can upgrade for $9.99 Instead. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Will release on October 31, 2024 on PS5 and PC.

The state of play also offered another look Game LEGO Horizon AdventuresA family-friendly take on the IP that adds concepts like co-op and base building. A new trailer spotlighted a deluxe edition that adds outfits themed around LittleBigPlanet And Ratchet & Clank Along with several other bonuses. Game LEGO Horizon Adventures is now confirmed to release on November 14, 2024Give it a prime spot for the holiday season.

PS5 remasters of Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver and Lunar

Two classic franchises are making a comeback

Looking further back in PlayStation’s history, several classic franchises were also remastered. The classic PlayStation series Inheritance of none Returns on December 10, 2024 with Legacy of Cain 1+2 RemasteredWhich uses the source code of the original game but makes a few key graphical changes to elements like character models. A toggle makes it possible to freely switch the game back to the original graphics for those who want a more classic experience.

JRPG fans can get their hands on two elusive classics with Lunar Remastered CollectionWhat packages Lunar: Silver Star Story And Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Together. The remaster, which will also be available on other major platforms, sticks to pixel art with a few tweaks. Lunar Remastered Collection is set for a spring 2025 release.

The midnight walk looks creepy but gorgeous

A unique horror game for 2025

The midnight walk is the new game from the creators of Lost in randomnessA fairy tale adventure with some beautiful artwork that leans heavily on the roll of the dice. The gorgeous handcrafted style persists in The midnight walkOnly with more of a horror-tinged flair than before.

It doesn’t have a specific release date yet, The midnight walk is set to release in Spring 2025 on both PS5 and PS VR2. The experience could deliver some particularly memorable scares in VR, and it looks worthy of attention in any of the planned formats, especially for anyone who prefers scares to have some charm.

Palworld is now available on the PlayStation 5

The creature collecting hit makes its way over

PalworldPreviously only available on Xbox and PC, is now available on PS5 after a surprise release announcement in the state of play. As an obvious competitor to the Pokemon series, Palworld Mixes a very familiar creature design style with an edgier tone, including guns, black market sales and pal butchering. The game was recently hit with a lawsuit from Nintendo that alleges infringement of a currently undisclosed patent.

The game of Palworld Centers around a survival crafting loop, with resource gathering and base-building mechanics driving the experience rather than a focus on a discrete narrative adventure. It’s not the most original thing out there, but it has nevertheless managed to attract a lot of fans since its release in January on PC and Xbox platforms.

Other games in the September 2024 state of play

Release dates, DLC and more

Aside from new announcements, release date updates were a big part of PlayStation’s September 2024 State of the Game broadcast. Some highlights in this regard are Fantasian: Neo Dimension On December 5, 2024, Dynasty Warriors: Origins On January 17, 2025, and Monster Hunter Wilds On February 28, 2025.

As far as DLC goes, Astro Bot Is getting a free update with more levels and bots, Alan Wake is set for a second expansion called The Lake HouseAnd Stellar blade Will get a long-awaited photo mode along with a Kidney: Automata Collaboration DLC. On the PS VR2 side of things, Metro Awakenings November 7 release date and Hitman: World of Assassination are a couple of highlights.

Without much fat in between reveals, Sony packed a lot of updates and announcements into the September 2024 State of the Game showcase. The full list of titles featured in the broadcast is as follows:

While the games revealed in the showcase may not change the minds of any PlayStation skeptics, it’s nice to have an update on what’s currently in the pipeline. Even if the new remasters aren’t worth double-dipping, they might be good pickups for those who never played the original titles, and Ghost of Youty is a really exciting major announcement. Any updates on multi-platform games are also appreciated PlayStationSeptember 2024 State of Play A worthy endeavor.

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