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Sony’s PlayStation Japan tease hints that The Exit 8, a 2023 PS5/PS4 adventure, could join the upcoming PS Plus Extra/Premium lineup, with an official January 14 reveal of the next games and a January 20 catalog refresh to confirm changes.
Avowed, an Xbox Game Studios title, will be released on PS5 on February 17 alongside a free anniversary update that adds new features like New Game Plus, Photo Mode, and new races. This move reflects Xbox's broader strategy of releasing first-party games on PlayStation, challenging traditional platform exclusivity, and is part of a trend that has seen Xbox-published games perform well on PlayStation.
The article discusses PlayStation's upcoming plans for 2026, highlighting new game releases such as Marvel's Wolverine, Nioh 3, Phantom Blade Zero, and Marathon, as well as third-party titles like GTA 6 and Star Wars: Galactic Racer. It also touches on potential hardware developments, including the possibility of a new PlayStation handheld and the PlayStation 6, though no concrete details are confirmed. Overall, 2026 looks promising with a mix of exclusive and multiplatform games, despite a relatively quiet 2025.
The article previews the biggest PlayStation games expected in 2026, including Saros, Marvel’s Wolverine, and Nioh 3, highlighting the decline of exclusives and the anticipation for major titles like GTA 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Halo on PS5, with a focus on upcoming releases and industry trends.
The release of next-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles may be delayed from 2027-2028 due to rising RAM prices caused by increased demand, particularly from AI development, which could also lead to higher console prices when they eventually launch.
Sony accidentally made Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun free on PlayStation Store in October due to a glitch, allowing users to download and keep the game for two months before revoking the free access and returning it to full price, with Sony not explaining the delay or compensation details.
Ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden emphasizes the importance of console exclusives for pushing platform capabilities and maintaining brand identity, highlighting that if major characters like Mario or Nathan Drake appeared on other platforms, it would be a significant shift in the gaming industry.
PlayStation is celebrating the success of Ghost of Yotei with limited-time free avatar downloads featuring characters from the game, available through region-specific codes. Additionally, a free multiplayer expansion called Ghost of Yotei Legends is planned for 2026, offering new story missions and survival modes, with no current plans for single-player DLC.
Sony has filed a patent for an AI-driven system that customizes game content in real-time to suit different age groups and preferences, potentially allowing games to be adapted for all audiences without creating separate versions, emphasizing user control and cross-platform compatibility.
Naughty Dog is enforcing mandatory overtime to meet deadlines for its PS5 exclusive game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, aiming for a mid-2027 release, amid concerns about ongoing crunch and project delays.
PS5 owners voted for Ghost Of Yōtei as their Game of the Year for 2025, despite Clair Obscur winning multiple awards at The Game Awards and Golden Joysticks. Ghost Of Yōtei, Sony’s exclusive, was supported strongly by fans and outperformed Clair Obscur in community votes, sales, and awards in categories like graphics and audio. The results highlight the community’s preference for Ghost Of Yōtei over the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur.
Sony's annual PlayStation sale is ending soon, with discounts on the PS5 Digital Edition, standard PS5, PS5 Pro, PlayStation Portal, DualSense controllers, and Pulse Explore earbuds, most expiring by December 25th, offering a great opportunity for last-minute gaming gifts.
Sony has announced a 27-inch PlayStation Gaming Monitor designed for PS5 and PC gaming, featuring a 2560x1440 IPS panel with HDR support, variable refresh rates up to 120Hz (PS5) and 240Hz (PC), multiple ports, built-in speakers, and an integrated charging hook for DualSense controllers. It will be available in 2026 in the US and Japan, with pricing yet to be announced.
Sony announced the November lineup for PS Plus Extra and Premium, featuring games like GTA 5, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and others, available from November 18th, alongside the usual monthly titles.
FromSoftware announced the Elden Ring Nightreign expansion, The Forsaken Hollows, releasing on December 4, 2025, for PS5, featuring two new classes (Scholar and Undertaker), two bosses, and a new map event in the Great Hollow area. The DLC is included with the Deluxe Edition and available as an upgrade for base game owners.