Sony is reportedly planning to bring the Killzone franchise back after 13 years of dormancy, with Guerrilla Games potentially collaborating with an external studio on a remaster, remake, or reboot. The last mainline entry, Killzone: Shadow Fall, launched as a PS4 title in 2013, and the original trilogy remains inaccessible on PS5.
IGN has unveiled 11 minutes of exclusive gameplay footage for Join Us, the upcoming open-world co-op cult simulator from Wolf Haus games. The reveal includes a live-action trailer featuring four real-life former cult members with over 50 years of combined experience. The game launches on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in March 2027.
Sony has announced the September 2026 PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup, headlined by the physics-based sandbox Wobbly Life alongside Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, and Chained Echoes. All four titles become free to claim for subscribers starting September 1 and remain available until October 5. The selection spans tactical stealth, sports simulation, retro RPG depth, and a multiplayer chaos simulator one critic called "GTA for kids."
Capcom has unveiled Trailer 6 for Onimusha: Way of the Sword at Gamescom 2026, showcasing the Oni Awakening mechanic and a new boss named Daidara now playable in the updated demo. The game launches September 4 on PlayStation 5, featuring a rebuilt universe accessible to newcomers and extensive DualSense integration built from real temple audio recordings.
NetEase and Naked Rain have announced a January 15, 2027 release date for Ananta, the urban open-world action RPG previously known as Project Mugen. The Gamescom Opening Night Live trailer showcases two explorable cities, influencer-based progression, martial arts combat, and a massive roster of traversal options across PS5 and PC.
Xbox and PlayStation are both pulling back from cross-platform promotion in their latest marketing moves. Xbox's new Minecraft Dungeons 2 trailer omits PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 mentions that appeared in previous trailers. Meanwhile, PlayStation has revived its "only on PlayStation" branding for major first-party titles including Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei.
The limited-edition Battle Yellow DualSense Wireless Controller for Marvel's Wolverine remains in stock at most major retailers ahead of its September 15 launch. The $89.99 controller features claw marks and battle-damage detailing that Chris Reed calls one of the coolest PS5 designs yet. The matching Adamantium white variant has already sold out at PlayStation Direct.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale has slashed Star Wars Outlaws to just $12 on PS5, making the open-world action-adventure an easy recommendation for anyone who skipped it at launch. The deal headlines a weekend of discounts that also include a 2026 Samsung Odyssey QHD-OLED gaming monitor for $278.59 and the Pokémon TCG Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection at Target for $44.99.
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Early Access Beta is now available on PlayStation 5, offering players their first hands-on look at the game's new movement mechanics, six multiplayer maps, and a playable Campaign mission. Weekend One runs through August 25, followed by an Open Beta weekend starting August 28 that adds Warzone Resurgence on the new Zodiac map. Progression carries over between weekends and rewards earned up to Level 30 will transfer to the full launch on October 23.
FromSoftware has revealed The Duskbloods, a new multiplayer action RPG inspired by the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop RPG. The game launches in 2025 on PS5 and PC, marking the studio's first multiplayer-focused project since Elden Ring. Players can expect PvPvE gameplay set in a gothic horror world that channels Bloodborne's atmosphere through a vampire-themed lens.
