Bungie Reveals Last Chapter For Destiny 2 ‘The Final Shape’, Destiny Showcase Coming August 22
Earlier this year, Bungie officially met the end of its three expansion roadmap with the release of Destiny 2: Lightfall. And with the newest installment, it was no surprise the amount of traction that came to the game. It was soon discovered that Lightfall welcomed a new record high player count for Destiny 2 on Steam earlier on this year. Looking ahead, Bungie is still adamant to support Destiny 2. This week, Season of the Deep launched adding new PlayStation cosmetics from PlayStations Studios titles and a fishing mechanic. Additionally, transmedia is piecing together well with a former Warner Bros. Discovery executive part of the operation now, LinkedIn revealed. At the PlayStation Showcase on Wednesday, Bungie revealed its last major expansion on the way for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. You can watch the teaser trailer in the video below: Not only do we learn more content is on the way for Destiny 2, but also that a new Destiny Showcase is coming later this summer. “The final chapter of the Light & Darkness Saga is coming. For more, tune in to Bungie’s Destiny Showcase event, arriving on August 22,” the YouTube description reads for the teaser trailer. Elsewhere during the PlayStation Showcase, Bungie also revealed Marathon. The new experience is a fresh interpretation of the 1994 Macintosh classic now posed as a PvP extraction shooter coming to Xbox & PC as well PlayStation. You can read the full report by heading here. What has you most excited for Destiny 2: The Final Shape? Destiny 2 is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
One More Level Reveals Ghostrunner II, Aiming For 2023 Release
One More Level on the map was Ghostrunner. Following the success of the first game, it was soon revealed that the team was acquired by its publisher 505 Games. As part of the new addition to its parent company, a sequel for Ghostrunner was now part of the plan. Since then, One More Level continued to support the original game. In that, a native update for Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5 added next-gen enhancements including 120hz support. Additionally, add-on Project_Hel was also released offering a story outside of the protagonist of the main game. Now at the Wednesday PlayStation Showcase, One More Level & 505 Games officially revealed Ghostrunner II. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “Ghostrunner 2 explores the world of Ghostrunner, with the player visiting more places, not only Dharma Tower. The game’s story takes place one year after the events of the first game. The people of Dharma Tower are rebuilding, commerce begins to flow, and there is hope for the future. However, with the Keymaster dead, a power vacuum develops with deadlier enemies looking to conquer Dharma tower,” community manager Stephen Takowsky writes. “Ghostrunner 2 offers everything you loved about the original, but with even more exciting features. While the first game certainly had some challenging bosses, the sequel takes it to the next level. Get ready to face off against some of the toughest opponents you’ve ever encountered in a video game. The new dialog system allows diving deeper into the lore and plot of GR2. Jack can interact with NPCs that are his friends from the Climbers faction. Plus, there is now a central HQ base of operations where Jack can take a break from missions. “With enhanced gameplay mechanics, more levels to explore, and epic boss fights, Ghostrunner 2 promises to be an exciting and thrilling adventure. With the new skills and powerful Ultimate abilities, players can be more creative during encounters and make the most demanding encounters more accessible. For instance, players can now defend against projectiles and attacks using the block feature, with each attack having its own cost in stamina. Additionally, there are new skills, such as Shadow, which allows Jack to trick enemies by leaving his copy on the casting spot and entering cloak mode.” Do you plan to get Ghostrunner II when it launches? Ghostrunner II is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for a 2023 launch window. Source: PlayStation Blog
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will release Fall 2023
Insomniac Games closed the PlayStation Showcase on May 24 after a news filled show that had brand new game announcements, updates and more. The most anticipated game prior to the show starting was Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 which Insomniac has been working on. The gameplay features Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales and it’s their goal to try to stop Kraven’s Hunters. The gameplay shown was about 11 minutes long and it reveals that Spider-Man 2 will be releasing exclusively to PlayStation 5 this Fall. Insomniac Games and Sony didn’t reveal much other details besides the fact Spider-Man 2 is coming out Autumn 2023, but we should expect to see official pricing and an actual release date in the coming weeks or even months. Spider-Man 2 will be a single-player only game when it comes out as that’s no surprise. Are you excited for Spider-Man 2?
Konami Announces Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, Gets Autumn Release Window
In recent years, Konami despite sitting on its treasure trove of legacy properties has not done much in offering a new mainline entry – that being for Silent Hill, Castlevania, or Metal Gear. However, the firm is adamant of retro collections for resale. In that, we’ve seen the Konami Anniversary Collection: three bundles for legacy arcade games alongside the classic Castlevania, and Contra titles. Additionally, the firm went even further with the Castlevania Advanced Collection later on bringing the beloved Game Boy Advanced titles to new systems. The most recent being the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection which launched earlier on in 2022. And now with the announcement for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a new collection is enroute for this year. Following the reveal for the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake was a hinting towards a trilogy collection for the first three Metal Gear Solid titles. Under the guise of ‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1’, it includes Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. “We will deliver the ‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection series, the most complete compilation that celebrates the 35th anniversary of the series. The ‘Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection allow fans to play the games as they were, as first released on the latest platforms,” Konami writes in the letterhead to its fans via Twitter. What is suggested from the titling for ‘Vol. 1’ is that more collections are on the way. As many fans are aware, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a PlayStation 3 exclusive. And with that comes limited backwards compatibility for the platform as the game cannot reach newer hardware. A previous report shared reasoning was that Xbox 360 was not part of the vision entirely. You can read the full report by heading here. What are you most eager to replay from Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1? Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC sometime in autumn 2023.
Konami Announces Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
One ongoing development comes from Konami in terms of its legacy properties. Decades later, fans are still talking about Metal Gear & Silent Hill hoping the publisher is listening to create more original titles or adapt for new hardware. Already, one title underway is Silent Hill 2. With Bloober Team at the helm, the Layers of Fear developer is working on a definitive reimagining for PlayStation 5. Additionally, reports of a remake for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is being tossed around. One report told the game is planned to ship as a PlayStation exclusive. But a separate source shares that the game is now aimed to hit Xbox as well as PlayStation. Regardless, it is understood an announcement is imminent as we’ve learned earlier on in 2023. At the PlayStation Showcase, Konami unveiled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “A remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The same gripping story and engrossing world, but now with cutting-edge graphics and 3D audio, which bring the jungle to life. Get ready for the ultimate survival, stealth and action experience,” Konami writes for the synopsis of the game on the official teaser website. On Twitter, Konami in a letterhead:” We are remaking Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, one of the most beloved instalments of the Metal Gear series, revealing the origin story of Snake, as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. We are working hard for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater to be a faithful recreation of the original story and game design, while evolving the gameplay with stunning visuals and a seamless user experience.” How excited are you for the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater? Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Splatoon-inspired Foamstars Revealed For PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5
So far from the Wednesday-hosted PlayStation Showcase, there are plenty of announcements to keep players engaged on the PlayStation side of things. For starters, Haven Entertainment Studios unveiled its first title, Fairgame$: a competitive heist shooter. Additionally, Alan Wake II also stepped into the spotlight with an October release date later this fall. Adding on is the announcement of Marathon: the original 1994 Bungie IP is returning in a new extraction PvP experience aimed for all major platforms. Even Ubisoft was there revealing its newest Assassin’s Creed Mirage as it releases on October 12th later in the year. So what else is under the sleeve of the PlayStation firm? Well, Square Enix in a surprise revealed shared its new Splatoon-inspired IP Foamstars. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “As demonstrated in the Announcement Trailer, Foamstars focuses on delivering a fresh new take on the shooter genre, all based around the concept of ‘engaging in energetic foam battles that anyone can pick up and play.’” producer Kosuke Okatani says. “Foam isn’t used for just attacking; shoot foam on the ground and it will build up, altering the terrain. A key feature of this title is that the uses of foam are creative and versatile. “For instance, players can build up foam fortresses and shoot enemies from the top, surf on suds to traverse the battlefield, or even use foam to defend from enemy attacks. […] The team is currently hard at work on the development getting ready to let the foam begin!” Are you excited for Foamstars from the reveal? Foamstars is listed for PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5. Source: PlayStation Blog
Assassin’s Creed Mirage To Ship This October New Gameplay Trailer Shares
When exploring what avenues Ubisoft has planned next for the Assassin’s Creed series, Baghdad is the next setting for the mainline series. Back in September, the publisher celebrating the 15th anniversary of the franchise unveiled a prequel to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was in the works to follow character Basim. Even more, the new entry will follow closely to the social stealth rules of the original installments as a full circle installment. Recently Ubisoft shared new efforts to increase its talent for Assassin’s Creed as its pull so far this generation has been off to a weak start. And with more on the way, it was expected that the upcoming Ubisoft Forward would illustrate its game plan for Assassin’s Creed and more. That includes an official release date for the 2023-aimed Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Well, Ubisoft at the recent PlayStation Showcase shared a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Mirage and that includes the launch date for the game coming this October. You can watch the gameplay trailer in the video below: “In this gameplay trailer, you will continue to follow the journey of Basim, one of the most versatile and resourceful Assassins in franchise history. Some new features that can be seen in the gameplay trailer are the Assassin’s Focus, which allows Basim to mark and assassinate several targets in a row. You also will get classic Assassin tools such as throwing knives and smoke bombs,” associate director Maïté Hayet writes. “We also have a brand-new parkour ingredient, the Pole Vault. You can see Basim’s singular playstyle in action and the exciting Assassin playground that the city of Baghdad provides to our hero. Staying true to his Hidden Ones training, Basim generally favors quiet movements and a discreet approach to hunt and strike his targets. As part of its Blackbox missions, the game provides various opportunities for Basim to leverage and help him make his way to his targets.” What has you most excited for Assassin’s Creed Mirage? Assassin’s Creed Mirage ships on October 12, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Source: PlayStation Blog
Bungie Reveals Return For Marathon In New Multiplatform, PvP Extraction Title
Amongst the titan status Bungie is has been recognized for shipping titles such as Halo and its active development on Destiny 2, fans are interested on what plans are ahead now that the team is a PlayStation Studios developer. So far, it has been clear that the consensus for Bungie at PlayStation is to establish the firm’s live-service/multiplatform venture. Regarding what the game studio is working on remains a mystery. Back in 2018, the Destiny developer did file a trademark for ‘Matter’ which could hint to a new IP. Additionally, the team did press that is aims to grasp competitive esports more with its next title underway. So far, the most Bungie has produced on behalf of its new owner is a slew of in-game cosmetics which release this week on Destiny 2. From the Wednesday-held PlayStation Showcase though, Bungie revealed Marathon is returning. From the official Twitter page, it will release on Xbox as well as PC. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “A sci-fi PvP extraction shooter, Marathon will find players engaging one another as cybernetic mercenaries known as Runners, exploring a lost colony on the planet of Tau Ceti IV in search of riches, fame, and infamy. Marathon is currently in development for PlayStation 5 and PC with full cross-play and cross-save,” Bungie editorial lead Brian Ekberg gives for the game’s synopsis. “Marathon is designed from the start as a PvP-focused game and won’t have a single-player campaign. Instead, with the PvP experience as our foundation, we’re creating opportunities for player-driven stories to unfold, stories that are integrated with the overarching game narrative,” game director Christopher Barrett elaborates. We’re building a world full of persistent, evolving zones, where players create their own journey with every run they take. “That might mean an unforgettable firefight against another crew vying for the same loot, or a last-second extraction while beset on all sides. Beyond just the ‘story of your last run’ however, we want to give players the chance to affect these persistent zones and the larger world as a result. For example, imagine a crew discovering a previously undiscovered artifact that, when activated, opens a new area of the map for all players to explore. In essence, we’re creating a game where the actions of players can have ramifications for the world and players with each unfolding season.” What has you most excited for Marathon coming back? Marathon is listed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Source: PlayStation Blog
Alan Wake II Receives October 17 Release Date In New Trailer
Over at Remedy Entertainment, the Finnish game studio remains with a full plate as more projects pile up. Already, the developer confirmed that remakes for Max Payne & Max Payne 2: The Fall for Max Payne was in development. Additionally, a second entry for Control was also underway. But it was announced over a year ago that Alan Wake II was officially on the way. More recently, we’ve witnessed concept art for the decade-long wait sequel to give an idea of the tone the follow-up will offer. In a separate statement, CEO Tero Virtala shared that the game is already in a playable state which is a good sign it releases this year as promised. And over the past week, reports told that Alan Wake II is aiming to ship in October this fall. At the recent PlayStation Showcase, Remedy Entertainment unveiled a first gameplay trailer and the October release date for the game. You can watch the trailer in the video below: Unlike the original Alan Wake, the new installment features a second playable character, Saga Anderson. “The game begins with Anderson coming to investigate the murders in Bright Falls with her veteran fellow agent Alex Casey. After certain events have transpired, fans can play Wake and Anderson’s respective stories in any order they choose. Their journeys echo and foreshadow each other, in this intense atmospheric story, taking players on two separate dark and disturbing paths.” “A string of ritualistic murders threatens Bright Falls, a small-town community surrounded by the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Anderson, an accomplished FBI agent with a reputation for solving impossible cases, arrives to investigate the murders. Soon the events spiral into a nightmare when she discovers pages of a horror story that start to come true around her. Somehow the events seem to lead to Alan Wake, the horror writer who went missing 13 years ago,” communications director Thomas Puha writes. What has you most excited for Alan Wake II? Alan Wake II launches on October 17, 2023 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Source: PlayStation Blog
Haven Studios Reveals Competitive Heist Shooter Fairgame$
Although Sony Interactive Entertainment is packed to the teeth with creative talent for its first-party division, the list grew welcoming Haven Entertainment Studios. For that, formerly coming from Stadia Games & Entertainment Jade Raymond formed a new team to work on an original PlayStation IP. Swiftly after, the team was acquired to be a PlayStation Studios developer. And while the team grew, Raymond continued to recruit more from her previous work with a handful of other Stadia employees grazing over to Haven Studios. Even her involvement at Ubisoft with Assassin’s Creed made an impact as art director Raphael Lacoste also joined the developer later on too. At the recent PlayStation Showcase on Wednesday, Haven Entertainment Studios & Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed the first title from new team, Fairgames$. You can watch the reveal trailer in the video below: “Fairgame$ will give you an opportunity to break the rules as a modern-day Robin Hood, a thrill seeker, or just someone who wants to collect cool loot. Trespass inside forbidden locations around the world, fill your pockets like a kid in a candy store and unravel the nefarious plans of untouchable billionaires,” Haven Studios creative director Mathieu Leduc explains. “Every member of our team shares our vision to create welcoming and inclusive multiplayer experiences that glue communities together. This shared enthusiasm is the driving force behind our heist fantasy – how it really encourages you to work together in crews to plan and execute epic heists in the style and fashion you want.” What has you most excited for Fairgames$? Fairgame$ is listed for PlayStation 5 & PC. Source: PlayStation Blog
