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September State of Play: New Ghost, Lego Aloy, more

Here’s everything that was announced

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PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play ran for about half an hour and it was pretty packed. Headlining all the news was the announcement of the Ghost of Tsushima sequel — Ghost of Yotei. We also got news from PlayStation franchises Horizon, Astro Bot, Stellar Blade, and a whole lot more.

Here’s literally everything that was announced.

Ghost of Yotei

Sucker Punch announced Ghost of Yōtei, which introduces a new protagonist, a new story to unfold, and a new region of Japan to explore, coming to PS5 next year.

Astro Bot Free DLC

Team Asobi has announced Astro Bot will receive new speedrun levels and 10 new Special Bots to rescue from this Fall.

A couple of Horizon things

Aloy makes a return to PS5 as LEGO Horizon Adventures launches on November 14, with plenty of bonuses if you pre-order.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches October 31 on PS5 and PC. It features over 10 hours of re-recorded conversation, mocap and countless graphical improvements. This brings the game to the same visual fidelity as its critically acclaimed sequel Horizon Forbidden West all while taking full advantage of PS5’s capabilities.

Stellar Blade

Shift Up announced the upcoming Stellar Blade x NieR: Automata DLC, packed with exciting new content. On the same day, a new Photo Mode feature will be added to Stellar Blade and be available to all players. More soon on the DLC, including its release date. That’s not all… the full original soundtrack of Stellar Blade will be available today on over 30 streaming platforms across the globe.

PS5 Chroma Collection

The new Chroma Collection introduces a brand-new look to the PS5 family of accessories. The collection for the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers for the PlayStation 5 console includes three new colors: Chroma Pearl, Chroma Indigo, and Chroma Teal. They all shine, shimmer, and shift colors depending on the angle.

PlayStation Plus in October

October’s monthly games feature the following: WWE 2K24, Dead Space and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus. A pair of original PlayStation fan favorites — Dino Crisis and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain — will be released into PlayStation Plus Premium later this year.

The Last of Us Part I is also coming to PlayStation Plus on Thursday, September 26, and will be available to all PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members.

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House

Dive into a harrowing survival horror experience next month with the latest expansion for Alan Wake 2, set in an eerie new location on the shores of Cauldron Lake. Within the Federal Bureau of Control’s research station, the Lake House, a catastrophic event has occurred, where reckless experiments have caused reality to collide with the Dark.

ArcheAge Chronicles

in today’s show, online action RPG ArcheAge Chronicles is the latest installment in the ArcheAge series, promising action-packed combat, rich storytelling, and expansive exploration when it launches on PS5 next year.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

EA debuted a brand new slice of gameplay from its upcoming epic, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, out October 31 on PS5.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Koei Tecmo’s latest hack-and-slash adventure received a release date reveal. Dynasty Warriors: Origins launches on PS5 January 17, 2025, introducing a nameless hero who will fight his way through the Three Kingdoms era of Ancient China.

Fantasian Neo Dimension

The Father of Final Fantasy Hironobu Sakaguchi brings his latest RPG to PS5 December 5.

Fear the Spotlight

Fear the Spotlight creeps onto PS5 and PS4 just in time for Halloween, launching October 22.

Hell is Us

Today’s State of Play brought us the first gameplay of the upcoming PS5 action adventure Hell is Us. The game won’t hand answers to players on a silver platter; instead, they will need to pay attention to what they see and hear to connect the dots and make their own discoveries.

Fortnite

Epic Games brings a split-screen mode to LEGO Fortnite this October. This feature enables friends & family to explore the world and build villages together while playing on the same PS5 or PS4. Activate split-screen and travel together to an uncharted paradise home to Klombo, the Peely Tribe, and pirates galore with Lost Isles, LEGO Fortnite’s latest content update. Also in State of Play was the reveal of a new limited edition DualSense wireless controller which launches November 7 and features fan-favorite characters from the Fortnite universe: Fishstick and Peely.

Hitman World of Assassination

The World of Assassination is coming to PlayStation VR 2 this December, boasting 21 locations, full dual wielding and intuitive gestures. Watch the first trailer above for more.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver, Aspyr is proud to announce Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which launches December 10.

Lunar Remastered Collection

Returning to PlayStation after 25 years is the legendary JRPG series Lunar, in the form of a Remastered Collection that brings together Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete, now with improved visuals and a host of quality-of-life changes.

Metro Awakening

Vertigo Games has announced that Metro Awakening is coming to PS VR2 on November 7 and today’s new trailer reveals more about the game. Written by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, it charts the origin story of Khan, one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, once known as Serdar, and how he is forced to embrace the unknown in his attempt to find and save his wife Yana. The trailer offers a new glimpse at the bandits, mutants, and other lurking horrors you’ll face, and how iconic Metro weaponry and exploration translate to an immersive PS VR2 experience. Get 48 hour early access and a 10% discount when you pre-order the game’s Deluxe Edition.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds releases on PS5 on February 28, 2025! In today’s State of Play trailer, which you can watch above, the flagship monster known as the “White Wraith” is finally revealed.

Palworld

Today sees the release of Palworld onto PS5! This open-world, survival crafting, monster-collecting game supports up to 32 players and is set in a world where mysterious creatures called “Pals” live. Collect over 100 types of these mysterious creatures and explore a vast world as you adventure together.

The Midnight Walk

Moonhood is thrilled to announce The Midnight Walk, a dark fantasy adventure made of clay, coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in Spring 2025. Step into a handcrafted world and journey through five eerie tales of fire, guiding your little lantern friend, Potboy, while outsmarting the flame eating monsters lurking in the shadows.

TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge — Radical Reptiles

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge DLC, Radical Reptiles, launches today. Whether it’s by dealing righteous damage on a skateboard with Mondo Gecko or launching deadly chemical concoctions with Mona Lisa, this powerhouse duo is ready to rumble with the Foot Clan.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

The Year of Shadow continues when the Sonic X Shadow Generations Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack launches December 12 on PS5 and PS4, as a DLC tie-in to the upcoming film.

Towers of Aghasba

The vibrant and gorgeous open-world adventure Towers of Aghasba provides a first look at its city-building, ecosystem development, combat, and exploration gameplay. Discover all of Aghasba’s secrets when it launches in Early Access on PS5 this November.

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LE SSERAFIM to perform at BlizzCon 2026

BlizzCon’s closing act.

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LE SSERAFIM BlizzCon 2026

Global K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM is returning to BlizzCon.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the five-member girl group will perform as the closing musical act at BlizzCon 2026. LE SSERAFIM will take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 13 (PT), bringing fans another live performance after its BlizzCon debut in 2023.

The appearance also comes ahead of the group’s upcoming U.S. tour. Blizzard teased that the performance will make it a “Perfect Night” for fans attending the convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.

 

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LE SSERAFIM returns to Blizzard

LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022 under SOURCE MUSIC, a label of HYBE. The group is composed of Sakura Miyawaki, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha Nakamura, and Hong Eunchae.

The group’s name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” reflecting the confidence that has defined its music since debut.

This won’t be LE SSERAFIM’s first crossover with Blizzard. The group previously collaborated with Overwatch 2, bringing themed cosmetics and a special event to the hero shooter.

LE SSERAFIM BLIZZ CON

BlizzCon 2026 is sold out

BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s annual community celebration. It brings together fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and other Blizzard franchises for game announcements, developer panels, esports, cosplay, and hands-on experiences.

Passes for BlizzCon 2026 have already sold out. However, Blizzard says tickets may still become available through the Tixr public resale marketplace.

Fans can learn more about LE SSERAFIM’s appearance on Blizzard’s official blog.

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AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 now available for Radeon RX 7000 Series

Update drops earlier than expected, powering more than 300 supported games

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PC and handheld gamers can officially skip the wait, as AMD has launched its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) GPUs.

Computing and Graphics Group Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This development brings machine learning powered gaming to millions of players across more than 300 games.

By downloading the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver, users can unlock the new AI upscaling suite on existing RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards.

(The driver can be downloaded here.)

The update drastically sharpens image reconstruction, delivers far superior temporal stability, and keeps motion ghosting to an absolute minimum. That’s across a massive library of supported titles.

Beyond optimized frame rates out of the gate for those two blockbusters, the release packs vital architecture stability improvements and bug fixes for the broader Radeon ecosystem.

Huynh added that AMD is actively engineering lightweight machine learning models to expand FSR 4.1 optimizations to a wider base of gamers. More details are to come.

Moreover, the driver for the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will deliver day-one support for two highly anticipated releases: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.

if you are wielding an RDNA 3 desktop rig or an RDNA 3-powered handheld, like the ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion GO, simply open up the AMD Software suite, get the update, and test the new AI tech.

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GTA VI: New images unveiled as pre-order details, price finally announced

Highly-anticipated title to launch on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S

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Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a price. The highly-anticipated upcoming installment in the series is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders will begin on midnight, June 25. Available versions are the Standard Edition at US$ 79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at US$ 99.99.

The Ultimate Edition amplifies the single player experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.

Here are some newly-released exclusive images:

Alongside the Standard and Ultimate Editions, all Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.

This is a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest:

Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12. This is to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19.

The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 as well to support pre-loading.

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