PlayStation State of Play roundup: All the biggest announcements from Sony's September event

From Fortnite controllers to the new Ghost of Yotei, there was quite a lot to unpack from the event.
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By Ezzhan Hakim - 28 Sep 2024

Check out all the news announced from Sony's event. Photo: Sony

PlayStation held their State of Play event earlier this week where a variety of games and updates were shared during the half-and-an-hour-ish video, including more information about the PS5 Pro.

If you missed the event, don’t worry as here’s a quick summary of all the biggest news that was announced.

Ghost of Yotei

First up and arguably the biggest news of the day is the announcement of the Ghost of Yotei. The latest instalment of the Ghost series and successor to Ghost of Tsushima sees the introduction of a new protagonist named Atsu. Set in the year 1603, over 300 years after the events in Ghost of Tsushima, the game is set in Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido) and is specifically played around Mount Yotei, hence the name of the series.

As Sucker Punch’s first game made for the PlayStation 5, the developers promise significant visual and gameplay enhancements, along with improved graphics, and mechanics. All that’s left is the release date which will be sometime in 2025.

Astro Bot

Having recently released Astro Bot, (read our review here) the folks at Team Asobi have announced five new speedrun levels and ten new special bots that will be available for collection starting this fall.

As the name suggests, the new levels will challenge players to complete the game as quickly as possible with online leaderboards available to allow players to compete with each other for the fastest times. Alongside the levels, are new Special Bots which include characters from other popular PlayStation titles, such as the Helldivers squad and Eve from Stellar Blade, adding a fun crossover to the game.

LEGO Horizon Adventures

For all the LEGO fans out there, LEGO Horizon Adventures is launching on 14 November and now has a pre-order release date. 3 October is the day and the game will be available on the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam or Epic Games Store.

Pre-orders for the digital deluxe edition include items such as the Roller Coaster Customisation for Mother’s Heart, three Horizon outfits, and bonus character outfits for Aloy from Ratchet & Clank as well as Sackboy.

Limited Edition Fortnite DualSense Wireless Controller

Sony also revealed a new limited edition of the Fortnite DualSense wireless controller. Adorned on the controller are popular Fortnite characters Fishstick and Peely, along with other decals all around the controller.

The limited edition controller will be available for pre-order starting 3 October with it set to ship on 15 November. The controller will be available for purchase for S$119.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PlayStation 5 and PC on 31 October. The remastered version brings Aloy’s original adventure with improved graphics, audio, and gameplay. Players can expect 4K graphics, faster loading times, and a revamped sound mix supporting PS5 Tempest 3D Audio Tech and Atmos rendering.

For those playing on PC, the version will include support for ultra-wide resolutions and performance-enhancing technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1. Additionally, the game will also have support for most accessibility features in the original Horizon Forbidden West to make the game more inclusive for all.

Stellar Blade collaboration with Nier: Automata

Stellar Blade has announced its first DLC with Nier: Automata. The trailer showcases Eve alongside Nier’s protagonist 2B in Stellar Blade’s post-apocalyptic world. While most of the details surrounding the collaboration are unknown, it won’t be long before more information is announced as the DLC will be released by the end of the year.

Alongside the DLC, the developers have announced a photo mode and have made its full original soundtrack available for streaming on major music streaming platforms. In the meantime, check out our review of the game here.

PlayStation Chroma Collection

Besides the Fortnite controller, the State of Play showcased a brand new Chroma Collection for the PS5. Featuring three main colours including Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, and Chroma Teal, the accessories are designed with a multichromatic finish that wraps around the entire controller.

Pre-orders for the Chroma Collection will begin on 3 October for the Chroma Pearl and Chroma Indigo accessories while the Chroma Teal collection will be available from 23 January 2025 onwards. The DualSense wireless controllers in the Chroma Collection will be priced at US$79.99 (~S$102.69) while the PS5 console covers for the slim model will set you back US$64.99 (~S$83.43).

Alan Wake 2: Lake House DLC

Alan Wake 2 is getting a DLC dubbed Lake House. The survival horror game will take players to the shores of Cauldron Lake where the DLC is centred around the Federal Bureau of Control’s research station.

The Lake House expansion will be available both as a digital download and as part of the physical Deluxe edition of the game. No official date was mentioned for the release date but it will come sometime this October.

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