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Lies of P Prequel Expansion DLC Announced For Summer 2025
The first Lies of P expansion was announced during the February 2025 State of Play, and it'll arrive in Summer 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Overture is a prequel that'll take players back to the beginning of the Puppet Frenzy, revealing how the city of Krat fell into ruin.
As Geppetto's Puppet, P, you'll come into contact with a strange artifact that allows you to travel back in time to Krat alongside the legendary Stalker Lea and uncover the dark secrets that led to its destruction. Developer Round8 Studio says that players can expect opulent locations to explore, mysteries to uncover, and of course, cunning enemies to test your skills against. P will be able to make use of new weapons and an additional combat style to help him survive against overwhelming odds.
"Through Lies of P: Overture, we aimed to fully refine, forge, and complete the story as we originally envisioned it. There's a term in movie making known as a director's cut," game director Ji Won Choi said in a blog post. "This version differs from an initial theatrical release and usually includes additional footage the filmmaker believes perfects the work. With Lies of P: Overture I wonder if we subconsciously aimed to create a developers cut of Lies of P."
Continue Reading at GameSpotMonster Hunter Wilds' First Post-Launch Update Already Revealed
Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't release for another two weeks, but Capcom isn't letting that get in the way of revealing the game's first major post-launch update. The studio has revealed that Mizutsune will be the first monster added post-launch, teasing the dancing Leviathan in the game's launch trailer.
The first major update doesn't have an exact release date yet, but Capcom has said it will release sometime in spring-- so not long after Monster Hunter Wilds' initial release. The update will see the return of Mizutsune, a Leviathan-class monster known for its dance-like movement and use of bubbles to ensnare its prey.
Even though the update is still a while away, Mizutsune has been teased in the launch trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, showing off the monster's ethereal appearance. Capcom has also teased that additional content will be coming with the free update, but details are pretty scarce at this point.
Continue Reading at GameSpotThe Metal Gear Solid Delta Digital Deluxe Edition Includes 48-Hour Early Access To The Full Game
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Day-One Tactical Edition
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Preorder at Walmart (Sold Out) See at Best Buy (Sold Out) See at Amazon (Sold Out)Konami has finally confirmed the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launches for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 28, and preorders for the anticipated remake are now live. The game will be available in multiple versions including a special day-one launch version, digital editions, and a massive physical collector's edition. Each version includes a selection of bonus content, and fans who are eager to play as soon as possible may want to check out the Digital Deluxe edition that is offering 48-hour early access to the full game starting August 26.
Considering the original Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is often cited as one of the greatest games of all time and a highlight of the Metal Gear franchise, it's nice to see Konami going all-out for the remake's release. However, preorders for the collector's edition have already sold out at Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop. If you see it in stock, we'd recommend snagging your copy as soon as possible.
Check the links below for everywhere you can preorder Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, plus information on all preorder bonuses.
Continue Reading at GameSpotEx-GTA Producer's MindsEye Brings Sci-Fi Action To PS5 This Summer
After working on every GTA title since Grand Theft Auto 3 in 2001, producer and game designer Leslie Benzies left Rockstar Games after the release of Grand Theft Auto 5. Over a decade later, Benzies is set to release his new game, MindsEye, later this year as seen during Sony's State of Play. And if the new trailer is any indication, MindsEye is going to be an action game with some sci-fi touches.
MindsEye puts players in control of Jacob Diaz, an ex-soldier who has a neural implant called The MindsEye placed in his head even after his military service has ended. The MindsEye is also giving Jacob visions of a covert mission he can't quite remember that may have changed his life for the worse. But as Jacob goes looking for answers, he finds himself beset by an unknown faction that's out to silence him with extreme prejudice.
As seen in the accompanying gameplay trailer below, MindsEye takes place from a third-person perspective, and GTA fans will probably be right at home as Jacob uses any means necessary to take out his foes. He can even get in cars and engage in shootouts from behind the wheel. Jacob also has a companion drone that he can use to scout enemy positions and give himself an edge in combat.
Continue Reading at GameSpotStellar Blade Gets PC Release And Goddess Of Victory: Nikke DLC In June
Developer Shift Up has announced that Stellar Blade is collaborating with the mobile action-RPG Goddess of Victory: Nikke, and that a PC version is coming in June.
The collaboration between Stellar Blade and Goddess of Victory includes a new boss battle, some collectable dolls and stickers, and a new outfit. The DLC is coming out in June, and in the same trailer, PlayStation also revealed that the PC version is set to launch in June as well.
Goddess of Victory: Nikke is another one of Shift Up's own IP. It's a third-person shooter that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth was invaded by aliens called Raptures. Humanity has retreated underground and created artificial soldiers to fight back and try to reclaim the surface. It was released in 2022 and is free-to-play with a gacha system and in-app purchases.
Continue Reading at GameSpotMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Release Date Confirmed With State Of Play Trailer
After it was leaked a few days earlier than intended, Konami officially confirmed during the February State of Play that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will launch on August 28. This remake of the 2004 stealth-action game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater also debuted a new trailer during State of Play that recreated several pivotal moments from the trailer before closing with a glimpse of its crossover with Ape Escape.
Although the story and voice overs remain the same, there have been a number of new additions for this remake. There will be an option for a third-person view, as well as the traditional MGS top-down viewpoint. Players will also be able to change their camo on the fly with a quick-select button, which may help them remain undetected during tense situations.
Most of the game's Easter eggs have also been incorporated into the remake, with new additions called GA-KO, which will be hidden throughout the game. The GA-KO may not be easy to find, because their cameo makes them blend into the background.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSaros Is Returnal Developer Housemarque's New Game, Starring Rahul Kohli
Returnal developer Housemarque revealed its next game during February 2025's PlayStation State of Play. It's called Saros, and the award-winning team plans to launch it in 2026 for PlayStation 5, with enhancements for PlayStation 5 Pro.
Saros is a single-player action game that follows an explorer named Arjun Devraj, played by Rahul Kohli (Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor), who is stranded on an alien planet, similar to Returnal. Housemarque creative director Gregory Louden called Saros an "evolution of the Housemarque gameplay-first experience" that builds on Returnal's structure.
"A key gameplay distinction between Saros and Returnal is permanent resources and progression making every death valuable," Louden said in a PlayStation Blog post. "After every death you will face a changed world, but in Saros you will be able to choose and permanently upgrade your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and suit upgrades to 'come back stronger' to overcome the challenges you face on Carcosa.
Continue Reading at GameSpotTides Of Annihilation Looks Like Stellar Blade Meets Arthurian Legend In Debut Trailer
Sony had plenty of games to show off during the State of Play livestream, and Tides of Annihilation looks like it'll offer an intriguing mix of souls-like action and Arthurian legend. Developed by Chinese studio Eclipse Glow Games, Tides of Annihilation is set in a devastated version of modern-day London following a cataclysmic otherworldly invasion.
As a survivor of the Avalon incursion, the protagonist Gwendolyn discovers that she has unlocked the power to summon the legendary Knights of the Round Table. Hellbent on saving her sister, she embarks on a quest to defeat the demigods of Avalon.
Eclipse Glow Games says that Tales of Annihilation is inspired by classic action games and that players will get to explore both London and the realm of Avalon. Gwendolyn will be able to draw upon the power of 10 distinct Spectral Knights, mixing their abilities to create a custom fighting style. As you'd expect from a game with souls-like influences, there'll be dozens of bosses to face off against and each one will require a different strategy to defeat.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSony Announces More PS Plus Games For February And Beyond
As part of Sony's State of Play event, the company made a series of announcements about games coming to PlayStation Plus this month and beyond.
To begin with, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Top Spin 2K25, and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage are coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog on February 18.
Then at some point in the spring, Sony is bringing Blue Prince to PlayStation Plus as a day-one launch title, with Abiotic Factor coming this summer, also as a launch title. There are more PlayStation Classics coming, too. These include Armored Core, Armored Core Master of Arena, and Armored Core Project Phantasma.
Continue Reading at GameSpotFive Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic Scares Up The Franchise's Return
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Five Nights At Freddy's franchise is making a return this year with its next mainline title, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic. During Sony's latest State of Play, the first trailer for Secret of the Mimic laid out the mission at hand and why Fazbear Entertainment is so eager to get its hands on the tech. But it may be a one-way trip for any employee who accepts the task at hand.
The Mimic made its first appearance in the spin-off book, Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex #1: Lally's Game, before making an in-game debut as one of the antagonists in Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach's Ruin DLC. The Mimic is a prototype that can adapt and disguise itself as any of the costumed animatronic characters.
As related in the video above, The Mimic's creator, Edwin Murray, has gone missing, and the player's character is meant to retrieve his work on behalf of Fazbear Entertainment. But judging from the briefing, Fazbear may not be expecting anyone to come out of that mess alive. It even warns the player to put their affairs in order before attempting the mission.
Continue Reading at GameSpotNext Dark Pictures Game Directive 8020 Launches In October
In PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play, Supermassive Games announced that The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 is releasing on October 2 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Directive 8020 follows a crew on a spaceship called Cassiopeia, which is on a journey to find a new home for humanity. It crash-lands on the planet of Tau Ceti f, which is 12 light-years away from Earth. The crew on the ship is brought out of hypersleep early and each of them must survive an unknown alien threat.
One of the crew members, Brianna Young, is portrayed by Lashana Lynch, who is best known for playing Maria Rambeau in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as roles in Bob Marley: One Love and The Woman King.
Continue Reading at GameSpotDays Gone Remastered Rides For PS5 This Year
Sony Bend's open-world action-horror game Days Gone is getting the PS5 remaster treatment that the publisher has used with several of its first-party games this generation. Days Gone Remastered was previously rumored to exist in 2024, but now it's official, and players who own the PS4 version can upgrade to the PS5 version for $10.
Days Gone's PS5 features include several upgrades, such as improved draw distance, stronger graphical fidelity, better lighting and shadows, 3D audio (so you can hear those hordes of Freakers better, no doubt), and VRR support on compatible screens.
Naturally, it will also enjoy DualSense support, with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers meant to provide a more immersive sense of the "Broken Road" on your bike, as well as capturing weather effects like rain and thunder. Another staple of PS5 remasters, Days Gone will also include new accessibility features, including "Contrast mode, Game Speed, UI Narration, Collectible Audio Cues, Controller Remapping, Field of View slider, and more."
Continue Reading at GameSpotNew Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Trailer Debuts During February 2025 State Of Play
Capcom debuted a fresh Onimusha: Way of the Sword trailer during Sony's February 2025 State of Play, following the upcoming action game's reveal during The Game Awards 2024. The new Oniumsha trailer highlights some of the skills Miyamoto Musashi, the protagonist, can employ in battle against the otherworldly monsters invading his home, including using the environment to his advantage.
Musashi's face is modeled after Toshiro Mifune, the famous Japanese actor who portrayed Musashi in several samurai films in the 1950s and 1960s.
One clip shows Musashi flip a cloth over a creature's head to blind it, while another sees him use a table as a shield, before kicking it into a crowd of approaching monsters. These techniques are all in addition to standard sword strike, thrust, and parrying maneuvers, and Miyamoto has a set of special skills from his Oni Gauntlet, a magical glove that appeared in previous Onimusha games to grant its wearer unique powers.
Continue Reading at GameSpotHell Is Us Gets Grim New Trailer At State Of Play, Launching In September
Hell is Us is a dark, melee-focused combat game set in a war-torn country, featuring tons of monsters and tough combat, and it's launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 4. While the focus seems to be on war, the trailer also features tons of sci-fi and horror elements, to create a surreal atmosphere.
The new trailer shows the main character, Rémi, and his trusty sidekick, a drone, exploring the war-torn countryside and villages, interacting with survivors, and fighting off monsters. While there are plenty of gruesome images showing the devastation of the war, there are also sci-fi monsters, like a white figure with no face, and an evil business man with a ridiculous-looking chin.
Detailed in a press release, Rémi will be voiced by Elias Toufexis, an actor who has appeared in multiple TV shows and is best known for voicing Adam Jensen in Deus Ex. Hell is Us is described as an action-adventure game focused on exploration, but without pesky map markers and quest lists. The game will use an approach called Player-Plattering, meant to incentivize players to follow their own instincts in exploration and discover new objectives and areas on their own. Rémi will need to discover the origins of the mysterious monsters in the region, which have started appearing amidst the destruction caused by the war.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWarriors: Abyss, A Roguelike Warriors Game, Surprise Launches Today
Koei Tecmo announced during Sony's February State of Play a new game in the Warriors franchise--and it's releasing right away to boot. Warriors: Abyss is described as a roguelike take on the franchise, allowing you to develop your powers and call in iconic Warriors characters to defeat the hordes.
The gameplay trailer showed an isometric perspective to the action, but your warrior is still wiping out dozens of enemies at a time with massive attacks. This take on the franchise also has you descending into hell--a departure from the often historically-based stories of many Warriors games.
The announcement noted that the roguelike elements include randomly generated states and items to let you create your own build. Warriors: Abyss boasts more than 100 unique characters to play and recruit, so you can call upon their Unique Tactics. You can have up to seven heroes active in a battle, so altogether there are more than 16 billion combinations.
Continue Reading at GameSpotBorderlands 4 Release Date Announced, Coming In September
As part of Sony's State of Play event, Gearbox announced a release date for Borderlands 4: September 23. The game will launch that day on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Additionally, Sony has announced that Borderlands 4 will get its own dedicated State of Play event sometime this spring.
Take-Two, which owns Borderlands developer Gearbox, has said Borderlands 4 and Grand Theft Auto VI won't be released close together. What that means is open to interpretation, but it's safe to assume Take-Two wants to give both Borderlands 4 and GTA 6 some room to breathe.
GTA 6 is confirmed for release in Fall 2025. The first day of fall in the northern hemisphere is September 22. So if it's true that Borderlands 4 and GTA 6 won't be released close to each other, it can be assumed GTA 6 wouldn't be released until October at the soonest. This is just guesswork, though. Anything is possible, and Take-Two's own top boss has admitted GTA 6 could be delayed.
Continue Reading at GameSpotLost Soul Aside Slices And Dices At PlayStation State Of Play, Coming In May
Lost Soul Aside looks like it's going to deliver some high-octane hacking and/or slashing when it launches this year on May 30, and the game got its time in the spotlight during the February PlayStation State of Play event.
The fast-paced trailer gave looks at the monsters invading the world, impressive traversal mechanics, and even giant Kaiju fights. The world is being invaded by monsters, which you will need to hack through, and--in some instances, as shown in the trailers--take down in intense one-on-one fights. Lost Soul Aside is blending sci-fi and fantasy, which the trailer shows off with a large variety of environments, from liminal dreamscapes to modern cities and even ancient ruins. The traversal shown uses some kind of nano bots to create platforms and wings.
Detailed in a PlayStation Blog post, the game will feature a large variety of weapons to use in its lightning-fast combat and will use the DualSense Haptic Triggers to add more feeling to every sword swing. The blog teases both close-range combat choices like swords, in addition to ranged bow options.
Continue Reading at GameSpotWWE 2K25 Shows Off Its New Open-World Island Mode For The First Time
During the February 2025 Sony State of Play, WWE 2K25 gave off its first look at The Island, a new PvPvE social space that seems heavily inspired by The City in NBA 2K. A trailer hosted by WWE's Paul Heyman gave us an early look at the mode, letting players customize their character, take on others in challenges and limited-time events, and--of course--spend money on branded virtual cosmetics.
For more on WWE 2K25, don't miss its release date reveal as well as our recent hands-on impressions and interview with the devs.
This reveal was one of several at the February 2025 State of Play, so catch up with the full slate of reveals.
Continue Reading at GameSpotSega Reveals New Shinobi Game Art Of Vengeance During February 2025's State Of Play
Sega revealed a new Shinobi game during Sony's February 2025 PlayStation State of Play event. It's officially called Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Sega and co-developer Lizardcube--the studio behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and Streets of Rage 4--plan to launch it on August 29, 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is Sega's first Shinobi game since 2011's Shinobi, a spin-off for the Nintendo 3DS, and Lizardcube billed it as a series revival that balances respect for the older games with new features.
"This title is definitely inspired by The Revenge of Shinobi and Shinobi III, which originally released on the Sega Genesis, and pays homage to the franchise in all sorts of ways," Ben Fiquet, Lizardcube's creative director, said in a PlayStation Blog post. You have the special powers, moves--even some of the enemies, stages and bosses capture the essence of past Shinobi games. The Bamboo Forest stage, for example, returns in this title, so players familiar with Shinobi will surely feel the nostalgia."
Continue Reading at GameSpotSonic Racing CrossWorlds Getting Closed Beta Test This Month
A new trailer for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds debuted during the February Sony State of Play. The fast-moving trailer showed off Sonic and his animal pals racing through a variety of recognizable Sonic locales, like Metal Harbor and Chao Park. And you may not have to wait long to feel the need for speed, as the trailer ended by announcing a closed network test coming on February 21.
The trailer showed more detail for the karts belonging to Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Shadow, and more. It also spent some time showing Sonic stunting while riding around on his kart and on a jet-board. It made a point to show the racers passing through rings that acted as portals, giving significance to the "CrossWorlds" name. It seems as if a typical race might actually cross through several iconic Sonic locations, as well as others like an aircraft carrier.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch this year.
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