Sony's hotly-anticipated PlayStation Showcase is over, and we now have a clearer idea of what PlayStation 5 and PSVR2 owners can expect to hit their hardware over the next year. We got a lot of what we expected (Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, Final Fantasy 16) and more than a few surprises.
In case you missed it, or if you just fancy a recap, here's everything announced during the show, including all the trailers, reveals and release dates. There's a lot to get through, so let's begin!
PlayStation Showcase kicked off with a cinematic trailer for Haven's PlayStation exclusive Fairgame$. It's described as a "competitive modern heist game where you team up to break into exotic locations and steal the cargo".
Fairgame$ - CGI Reveal Trailer | PS5 & PC Games Watch on YouTubeNext up, third-person co-op shooter Helldivers 2 from Arrowhead Game Studios.
Helldivers 2 - Announce Trailer | PS5 & PC Games Watch on YouTubeMoving on to a new trailer for Ascendant Studios' first-person magic shooter Immortals of Aveum. This one's published by EA and is due out in July.
Immortals of Aveum - Official Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTube505 Games and One More Level revealed Ghostrunner 2 is coming to PC and consoles later this year.
Ghostrunner 2 - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeQuickfire action RPG Phantom Blade Zero looks cool. It's from a developer called Cruel Man Studio. The debut trailer is below.
Phantom Blade Zero - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeThe next game from Giant Squid Studios, developer of Abzû, is Sword of the Sea. Trailer below.
Sword of the Sea - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeMoving on, Croteam and Devolver Digital announced The Talos Principle 2 is due out this year. Here's the trailer.
The Talos Principle 2 | Reveal Trailer | Coming 2023 Watch on YouTubeDevolver Digital and Gris developer Nomada Studio announced Neva, due out 2024.
Neva | Reveal Trailer | Coming 2024 Watch on YouTubeSwitching gears, Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean looks like a cute little adventure. It's due out 2024.
Cat Quest III - Official Announcement Trailer Watch on YouTubeSquare Enix turned up with a game that looks remarkably similar to Nintendo's Splatoon. It's called Foamstars. Really. Trailer below.
Foamstars - Announce Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Watch on YouTubeThis next game is more interesting. The Plucky Squire comes out this year and looks lovely.
The Plucky Squire | Gameplay Trailer Watch on YouTubeEver wanted to blow shit up in Minecraft? Teardown scratches that itch. It's out this year on console. Trailer below.
Teardown - Console Announce Trailer Watch on YouTubeUp next we have one of the worst-kept secrets in video games: the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake. It's called Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Oh, and there's a new OG Metal Gear Solid collection, too. Snake has come to save us!
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER | Announcement Trailer | PEGI Watch on YouTubeNext, from Dreamlit Games, is open-world builder Towers of Aghasba.
Towers of Aghasba - Announce Trailer | PS5 games Watch on YouTubeHere's the Final Fantasy 16 launch trailer. Clive in the house!
Final Fantasy XVI - 'Salvation' Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeEpic and Remedy revealed the debut trailer for Alan Wake 2, due out 17th October 2023.
Alan Wake 2 | Gameplay Reveal Trailer Watch on YouTubeAnd here's our first look at Assassin's Creed Mirage, from Ubisoft. It's also out in October.
Assassin's Creed Mirage - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Watch on YouTubeFinji announced Revenant Hill, the debut game from The Glory Society.
Revenant Hill Trailer Watch on YouTubeCygames' action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink is due out this winter. Here's a trailer.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink - PlayStation Showcase Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Watch on YouTubeStreet Fighter 6! I can't wait for this. The new trailer, below, focuses on World Tour mode, the single-player campaign.
Street Fighter 6 - Your Story Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Watch on YouTubeUltros is a psychedelic side-scrolling action game due out 2024. Don't stare at it too long, though.
ULTROS – Reveal Trailer Watch on YouTubeMoving on, we have a launch trailer for Tower of Fantasy. This open-world RPG comes out this summer.
Tower of Fantasy - Launch Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Watch on YouTubeFinally, a trailer for Dragon's Dogma 2!
Dragon's Dogma 2 - 1st Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeFive Nights at Freddy's Help Wanted 2 comes out late 2023. Trailer below.
Five Nights at Freddy's Help Wanted 2 - Teaser Trailer | PS VR2 Games Watch on YouTubeSony then moved on to PSVR2 games, starting with Resident Evil 4's hotly-anticipated VR mode. Trailer is below.
Resident Evil 4 VR Mode - Teaser Trailer Watch on YouTubeSticking with PSVR2, we have a trailer for Arizona Sunshine 2, due out 2023.
Arizona Sunshine 2 | Reveal CG Trailer [ESRB] Watch on YouTubeSmilegate revealed PSVR2 shooter Crossfire Sierra Squad.
Crossfire: Sierra Squad - Gameplay Trailer | PS VR2 Games Watch on YouTubenDreams announced a 4th July release date for PSVR2 shooter Synapse. Here's the new trailer:
Synapse | PlayStation Showcase Trailer | PlayStation VR2 Watch on YouTubeBeat Saber for PSVR2! Plus a Queen Music Pack. Don't stop me now...
Beat Saber - PS VR2 Reveal Trailer and Queen Music Pack Announcement | PS VR2 Games Watch on YouTubeSony-owned Bungie revealed its next game: Marathon. It's a new sci-fi PVP extraction shooter. Teaser trailer is below:
Marathon - Announce Trailer | PS5 & PC Games Watch on YouTubeSticking with Bungie, we have a new trailer for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Wait, is that who I think it is?
Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Teaser Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games Watch on YouTubeConcord is a new PVP multiplayer first-person shooter from Firewalk Studios launching 2024.
Concord - Teaser Trailer | PS5 & PC Games Watch on YouTubeHere's a big announcement: Sony revealed Project Q, a DualSense controller with a screen, powered by the cloud. Take that, Wii U gamepad!
PlayStation Showcase 2023 - Accessories Sneak Peek Watch on YouTubeAnd here's the big finish: Insomniac's Spider-Man 2, due out this autumn as Sony's main PS5 exclusive. We start with a Kraven the Hunter reveal trailer:
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Introducing Kraven the Hunter | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeAnd we end with a 10-minute gameplay video:
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 - Gameplay Reveal | PS5 Games Watch on YouTubeAnd that's all Sony had to show during its PlayStation Showcase! What do you think? Anything take your fancy?
