PlayStation's September 2024 State of Play offered a look at a variety of games coming to the console in the future, looking ahead in a year that's been defined by ups and downs for PlayStation. Heights like the popular release of and the critical acclaim of reaffirmed how great the console's exclusives can be, while the two-week lifespan of hero shooter and the disappointingly high price of the PS5 Pro aren't attracting the same love.
Anyone tired of PlayStation leaning on remasters won't be seeing the end of those any time soon, but there's still some exciting stuff coming out of the September 2024 State of Play announcements and updates. From a sequel to a couple of major DLC announcements, the September State of Play covered a lot of ground.
One of Sony's biggest PS 4 hits was, and the big announcement to close the September 2024 State of Play (viewable in full on the PlayStation YouTube channel) is a sequel called . Like the first game, seems set to focus on open world exploration and stealth-oriented action. This one is set centuries later, however, jumping from 1274 to 1603 and following a new character named Atsu as he travels across a region in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido.
October 2024's free PS Plus games have been announced and they feature one sports game and two horror games perfect for spooky season.
was one of the best graphical showcases of what the PS4 could do, and is pushing things forward again with the additional power offered by the PS5. The reveal trailer showcases some jaw-dropping landscapes that accompany impressive realism with striking art design, especially in shots of horses riding across wide-open plains. is slated for a 2025 release without any further specifics provided for the launch window.
might not seem like a game that's desperately in need of a remaster, but with Sony leaning on the IP as a big part of the modern PlayStation brand, it's getting one anyway. looks to be taking full advantage of the hardware capabilities
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