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June 3 is dominated by the State of Play announcement wave. Sony and partners put new dates, demos, platform plans, and trailers around God of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Silent Hill: Townfall, Onimusha, CONTROL Resonant, and more.
God of War Laufey announced for PS5
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio have announced God of War Laufey, the next chapter in the God of War series, starring Laufey, warrior and wife to Kratos. …
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- The next chapter in the God of War series.
- Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio have announced God of War Laufey, the next chapter in the God of War series, starring Laufey, warrior and wife to Kratos. …
- Here is an overview of the game, via Sony Interactive Entertainment:
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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Until Dawn 2 announced for PS5
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Firesprite have announced horror game sequel Until Dawn 2 for PlayStation 5.
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- Due out in 2027.
- Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Firesprite have announced horror game sequel Until Dawn 2 for PlayStation 5.
- Here is an overview of the game, via Sony Interactive Entertainment:
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PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog to add Gitaroo Man in June, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy in July, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in August
The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog for Premium subscribers will add the PlayStation 2 games Gitaroo Man in June, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy in July, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in August,…
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- A trio of classic titles.
- The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog for Premium subscribers will add the PlayStation 2 games Gitaroo Man in June, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy in July, and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams in August,…
- PlayStation PS5 PS4 PlayStation Plus SIEA SIEE SIEJA State of Play: 2026.06.02 Company Profile Sony Group Corporation Company Profile Sony Interactive Entertainment Upcoming Events View all Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase 2026 June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Subscription lineups immediately affect what players can try without a separate purchase, so they are useful for planning short-session coverage and backlog checks.
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds coming to PS5 in 2026
Jagex will release open-world survival crafting game RuneScape: Dragonwilds for PlayStation 5 in 2026, the company announced. It will be available as part of the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus E…
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- Also available via PlayStation Plus Game Catalog.
- Jagex will release open-world survival crafting game RuneScape: Dragonwilds for PlayStation 5 in 2026, the company announced. It will be available as part of the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus E…
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on April 15, 2025.
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CONTROL Resonant launches September 24
Supernatural action RPG CONTROL Resonant will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 24, developer Remedy Entertainment announced.
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- Supernatural action RPG dated.
- Supernatural action RPG CONTROL Resonant will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 24, developer Remedy Entertainment announced.
- "As he navigates a distorted Manhattan shaped by paranatural forces and shifting realities, the story explores themes of identity, power, and sacrifice," CONTOL RESONANT creative director Mikael Kasurinen said in a press release. "Once a test subject of the FBC, Dylan must now harness his evolving abilities, confront his past, and learn to trust others in a world he was never meant to be part of. In doing so, he must rediscover his humanity—and decide what he's willing to lose to save what remains."
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ILL launches in 2027
Survival horror game ILL will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027, developer Team Clout announced.
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- Story trailer introduces new characters, locations, and weapons.
- Survival horror game ILL will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2027, developer Team Clout announced.
- "We are thrilled to finally announce our release window, and we are working tirelessly to deliver on our ambitious vision for players to enjoy," said Team Clout CEO and ILL game director Max Verehin in a press release. "With this new trailer, we're excited to not only showcase new types of terrifying monstrosities, but also begin introducing you to the game's intriguing characters."
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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Stuntman: Hollywood announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Saber Interactive has announced Stuntman: Hollywood, a new single-player action racing game in the Stuntman/em> series, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. It will be av…
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- Single-player action racing game from Saber Interactive.
- Saber Interactive has announced Stuntman: Hollywood, a new single-player action racing game in the Stuntman/em> series, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. It will be av…
- "The classic Stuntman game was so memorable for me, it’s always been a dream to recreate such a legend of gaming history and evolve it into something new," said Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits in a press release. "At Saber, we love working with classic IPs, and we’re excited to team up again with Universal to bring back a true adrenaline rush for fans."
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches October 2
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 2, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces announced.
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- High-octane aerial action dated.
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam on October 2, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Bandai Namco Aces announced.
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers high-octane aerial action!
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Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24
Silent Hill: Townfall will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 24, publishers Konami and Annapurna Interactive, and developer Screen Burn Interactive announc…
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- Pre-orders now available.
- Silent Hill: Townfall will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 24, publishers Konami and Annapurna Interactive, and developer Screen Burn Interactive announc…
- As you may have noticed, each trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall has followed on directly from the one before, gradually building a picture of what Silent Hill: Townfall truly is. As with any Silent Hill story, plot details are obviously much better experienced and interpreted first hand. With that in mind, we won't go into too much detail on the events and locations that await Simon in St. Amelia, but we can dive into a few more features and moments revealed in the trailer!
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 25, demo now available
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 25, Capcom announced. Both pre-orders and a free demo are available now.
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- Explore the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 25, Capcom announced. Both pre-orders and a free demo are available now.
- The latest footage explores Mount Oe, a new location outside Kyoto, where a colossal Genma claiming to be the legendary Shuten Doji makes his stronghold. As protagonist Miyamoto Musashi carves his way through the Genma garrison, he wields his supernatural speed and strength to traverse the fortress' defenses. In its closing moments, the trailer provides a glimpse of Musashi harnessing every ounce of his powers to transform and fully awaken as an Oni Warrior.
A demo changes the story from announcement to hands-on proof, giving players and creators a concrete reason to test the game now.
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