The Latest and Greatest: A Look at the State of PlayStation Games

As a gamer, myself, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering new games and updates, you know? It’s like Christmas morning, every time! That’s why I’m so excited to share the latest news and updates from the State of Play series – a bi-annual update from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) that showcases the latest games, updates, and announcements for the PlayStation ecosystem. Honestly, I get so hyped!

A Look Back at Recent State of Play Updates

In our last State of Play update, we saw a showcase of upcoming games that, like, totally blew my mind! Some of the highlights included:

These games are just a few examples of the awesome titles coming to PlayStation. With new episodes of State of Play every six months, its pretty cool to stay up-to-date. Seriously, its a lifesaver!

Upcoming Games: What to Expect

So, what’s the deal with the upcoming games? Here’s what I’m looking forward to:

God of War: Ragnarök

The sequel to the awesome God of War (2018)! Releasing November 9, 2022, for PlayStation 5. This game is gonna be epic, I can feel it! I’m already pre-ordered it, haha.

Horizon Forbidden West

The sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn, coming February 18, 2022, for PlayStation 5. I’m so excited to explore more of that post-apocalyptic world! It’s gonna be amazing, I’m sure.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

A platformer from Insomniac Games, releasing June 11, 2021, for PlayStation 5. This one looks super fun and crazy! I love the Ratchet & Clank games.

Returnal

A third-person shooter from Housemarque, releasing February 19, 2021, for PlayStation 5. Heard its pretty challenging, but I’m up for it! I’m a bit nervous, though.

Game Updates and Expansions: What’s New?

Besides new games, State of Play also shows updates and expansions! Here are some:

The Last of Us Part I

A remastered version of The Last of Us (2013), releasing September 2, 2022, for PlayStation 5. I’m not sure if I need this, but the graphics are gonna be insane!

Demon’s Souls

A remake of the classic action RPG, releasing November 12, 2022, for PlayStation 5. This game is notoriously hard, but I heard the remake is amazing. Maybe someday…

Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

An expansion for Ghost of Tsushima, releasing October 1, 2022, for PlayStation 5. I loved the original, so I’m definitely getting this!

Industry Trends and Insights: What’s Next?

State of Play also gives us a peek into the future of gaming!

Cloud Gaming

Sony’s expanding cloud gaming, letting us play PlayStation games on PCs and other devices. That’s pretty neat!

VR Gaming

A new VR headset, PlayStation VR2, is coming in 2023! I’m not really into VR, but it’s cool for those who are.

Cross-Platform Play

Sony’s letting us play with PC players in some games! This is awesome for online communities.

Conclusion

State of Play is a must-read for any gamer! Seriously, check it out! New episodes every six months keep you in the loop. There’s something for everyone, so get ready to play! I’m so excited for the future of PlayStation!