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Dynasty Warriors Origins, announced at the PlayStation Showcase, is set to launch in 2025. Developed by Omega Force, the game aims to return to its hack and slash roots after the poor reception of Dynasty Warriors 9. Players will control a "nameless hero" in the Three Kingdoms era, with more details to be revealed in the coming months.
The gaming industry has seen the closure of many big multiplayer games this year, and the genre feels like it's at a tipping point. Five new multiplayer shooters were announced at the PlayStation Showcase, but none of them felt new or exciting. The market is saturated, and most players only have time for one or two of these games in their lives. The article calls for an end to the production of bland, new multiplayer shooters that will likely die within six months.
Sony's PlayStation Showcase event showcased upcoming games such as Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, Bungie's next game Marathon, Haven's first title Fairgame$, and Concord, but lacked actual gameplay and firm release dates. Many of the games shown will also be available on Xbox, leading to questions about Sony's first-party future plans.
Sony's CEO, Jim Ryan, claims that the PlayStation Showcase demonstrated the company's commitment to offering fans the best and most varied catalog of games possible. While the event featured over 30 game announcements, it was criticized for a lack of first-party reveals from studios like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch. Ryan also highlighted Sony's investment in hardware like PlayStation VR2 and Project Q, as well as their expansion into PC, mobile, and live service gaming.
Microsoft confirms that a dozen games showcased at Sony's PlayStation Showcase event, including Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Alan Wake 2, will also be coming to Xbox. Some confusion arose during the event regarding which games were exclusive to PlayStation 5 and which were multiplatform. Sony also revealed some PS5 exclusives, such as Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy 16, as well as a new hardware announcement in the form of Project Q.
Sony's PlayStation Showcase revealed upcoming games, including Spider-Man 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, but disappointed fans with a lack of true exclusive titles. The announcement of Sony's new handheld device, Project Q, drew comparisons to Nintendo's Switch. Many of the titles featured in the showcase showed "cinematic" trailers but no gameplay, and the clip from the upcoming Gran Turismo movie was not well-received. Fans can still look forward to more gaming announcements from Summer Games Fest and Xbox showcase.
Sony's first PlayStation Showcase in over 18 months has been met with disappointment from gamers, with few first-party reveals and a lack of pizzazz. While there were exciting game announcements, including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, the showcase failed to demonstrate the future of PS5 and left fans feeling underwhelmed. The big closer, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, lacked a release date, and even the groundswell moments came with cloaks and daggers. Overall, the showcase was a surprising lack of PlayStation on display.
Cayde-6, the Exo Hunter of Destiny 2, will return for the game's next expansion, The Final Shape, despite his death in 2018. Bungie promises to reveal more details about the expansion at a separate showcase. The studio also announced the revival of its older franchise, Marathon, and its evolution into a multi-game studio.
Sony's PlayStation Showcase featured a new handheld gaming device, wireless earbuds, and a gameplay trailer for Spider-Man 2 with a release window of fall 2023. Konami confirmed the development of a Metal Gear 3 remake, while Bungie returns to its roots with the sci-fi shooter Marathon. Assassin's Creed Mirage has a release date of October 12th, and a significant portion of the event was focused on titles for PSVR 2, including a VR mode for Resident Evil 4 remake.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2, a direct sequel to the first Help Wanted game, was announced at the PlayStation Showcase. The game promises a new series of scary minigames, locations, story, and animatronics, with players tasked with completing minigames quickly and well, or face violent consequences. Help Wanted 2 is planned for release later this year for PSVR 2.
During the PlayStation Showcase, the first gameplay footage of Dragon's Dogma II was revealed, showcasing a realistic art style with impressive creatures and magic effects. However, no release date was announced.
Alan Wake 2 was showcased at the PlayStation Showcase event, revealing a trailer that features multiple perspectives and playable characters, including Alan and investigator Saga Anderson. The game's release date is set for October 17, 2023, and it is developed by Remedy Entertainment.
Ghostrunner 2, the sequel to One More Level's action-platformer, was revealed during the PlayStation Showcase. The game will feature vehicular combat and will "up the ante from the original in every conceivable way" as Jack explores the wasteland beyond the Dharma Tower. Ghostrunner 2 will be available for PC and PlayStation and Xbox consoles in 2023.
Sony Interactive Entertainment will broadcast the PlayStation Showcase 2023 live stream today, featuring PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios around the world. The presentation will be available to watch on Twitch or YouTube. SIE CEO Jim Ryan provided a PlayStation update during a Sony business segment briefing on Tuesday, including news that PlayStation VR2 sales are tracking ahead of its predecessor and that Sony has plans to accelerate cloud gaming initiatives. PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst also revealed that Bungie is being used to help vet the 12 live service games Sony has in development.
Sony's PlayStation Showcase will take place today at 1 PM PST, 4 PM EST, and 9 PM BST, and will focus on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios around the world. Third-party partners, including Square Enix, are expected to showcase their games, and it's likely that Spider-Man 2 will be shown with actual gameplay for the first time. The Last of Us Factions multiplayer title and Sony's list of 12 live service games may also be discussed. The event can be watched on YouTube and Twitch.