One of the greatest games in RTK history returns after more than 20 years!

Hertfordshire, 14^th September 2023 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Kou Shibusawa proudly announced that one of their most beloved military strategy games is finally returning to battle with the development of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake. The original game first debuted in Japan back in 2001, followed by a European release in 2004. Now, the tactical role-playing simulation is ready to return to action digitally across Europe on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam® in Early 2024.

Discover the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Teaser Trailer on YouTube

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit, complete with both the “All Officers Play” and “All Periods Scenarios” features. In addition, the game boasts all-new graphical and game system upgrades to help reawaken the title as the newest addition to KOEI TECMO’s long revered franchise.

To help celebrate the exciting announcement, KOEI TECMO released the first teaser trailer, alongside a teaser site. More information about the game will be revealed at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 during the “KOEI TECMO LIVE! in TGS 2023” livestream, taking place 22^nd September. Additional information about the livestream will be announced in the coming days through the teaser site and official channel, @koeitecmoeurope.

For more information on Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, visit the teaser site, join us on the KOEI TECMO Europe Discord server, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) at @koeitecmoeurope.

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ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive. Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST, developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com

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Grow crops and tend livestock with Sam and John in an parallel world

London, UK – 14th September 2023. Pixpil and Chucklefish announced Eastward: Octopia during the September Nintendo Direct, a DLC expansion for Eastward that follows Sam and John as they start a peaceful new life as farmers in a remote mountainside village.

Set in a parallel world to Eastward without the dangers of miasma, Eastward: Octopia will see players joining the good life alongside Sam and John, repairing and revitalising an old neglected farmland in this expansive farm-sim DLC.

Players will grow crops, tend to livestock, and unleash their culinary creativity using freshly farmed produce to whip up scrumptious new meals, which are then stored in John’s Big Cookbook. There are fishing holes to visit, ghosts to chat to, and a colourful cast of Eastward characters to impress with John’s new recipes.

As the farm grows, so does the nearby town, with players able to transform an abandoned fairground into a thriving community, constructing homes and shops, and welcoming in familiar NPCs as new neighbours.

Eastward: Octopia Features:

• Help Sam & John lead a peaceful new life in the countryside – no miasma, no hardships, just happy times in a parallel universe
• Revitalise a neglected farmstead; grow crops, rear animals, forage in the wetlands, talk to ghosts, and spend your nights casting your line in the local fishing holes
• Construct and upgrade stores and homes to restore Seagull Town into a thriving community
• As the town begins to flourish, more familiar faces will flock to the area – some may even stay for good!
• Using farm-fresh ingredients and John’s Cookbook, create recipes and whip up delicious culinary delights to share with your neighbours
• 15-20 hours of pixel perfect gameplay
• Playable in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese

Once purchased, Eastward: Octopia is accessible from Eastward’s start menu, so players can begin their farming adventure straight away, regardless of their progress in the base game.

Eastward: Octopia is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch this Winter. Eastward (base game) is required to play the Eastward: Octopia DLC. 

About Pixpil

Shanghai-based games studio Pixpil first opened their doors in 2013, starting out with just 3 people. Since then, Pixpil have developed their own video game engine which they’ve used to create Eastward, a pixel art RPG influenced by 90’s Japanese animation, and video games such as Mother and The Legend of Zelda.

About Chucklefish

Chucklefish are an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realise their own visions. They published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish has never been more proud to remain independent.

Rabbit & Bear’s Hugely Anticipated JRPG due for release Spring next year

Calabasas, Sept 14, 2023 – 505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios proudly announce the release date of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Exclusively revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct, the No. 1 funded Kickstarter game of 2020 is now slated for global release on April 23, 2024 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC on Steam and the Epic Game Store. Rabbit & Bear is also pleased to unveil a new key visual featuring the three main characters Nowa, Seign, and Marisa.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is an JRPG from legendary game developers Yoshitaka Murayama’s (Suikoden I & II) and Junko Kawano (Suikoden I & IV) which takes the turn-based strategy game experience to the next level. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroesfeatures a finely crafted six-character battle system, meticulously created 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds, a riveting story with over 100 playable characters and engaging gameplay designed to bring players a modern take on classic JRPGs.

“We are thrilled to finally announce the release date of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes,” said Studio Lead Yoshitaka Murayama. “Having our game featured at Nintendo Direct this year is a real testament to the hard work of our team, but more importantly, to the patience of all our fantastic backers who have had the faith in us to deliver the Action JRPG they’ve been waiting for.”

Visit the official Eiyuden Chronicle Website and join the official Eiyuden Chronicle social channels on Discord, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Publisher and developer GIANTS Software organizes the 3rd competition in the Farming Simulator League (FSL) Season 5 on September 16th-17th. Streamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook in English and German, the knock-out contest features teams of three players in a family-friendly esports duel.

Fans eager to switch from watching to participating are welcome at any time: Newcomers to the FSL enter via fsl.giants-software.com and claim their share of the 200,000 Euros prize pool in Season 5.

First Online Competition for Farming Simulator 22

FSL Season 5 started this summer at two on-site events. Team HELM, sponsored by HELM AG, one of the world’s major independent agricultural enterprises, conquered the competitions at GIANTS Software’s annual event FarmCon and gamescom, the world’s largest event for computer and video games.

This weekend, all teams must show their skills in the first online tournament in Season 5. Simultaneously, it’s a premiere for Farming Simulator 22, as previous seasons took place in its predecessor.

FSL Teams Compete in Tournament at gamescom Last Month 

Harvesting, Baling, and Scoring

The FSL is a team-based competition which demands coordination and strategies. The Pick & Ban phase before a match determines the machines available to each team. Some or even all team members have to switch to different vehicles during the competition, whether harvesters, balers, tractors to pull or stack, telehandlers, or even a truck.

The teams with three players each compete for the higher score by harvesting wheat, pressing bales and delivering them to their barn within the ten minutes of playing time. This weekend, the competition starts at 10:00 CET and will be streamed on official GIANTS Software channels.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Farming Simulator League is played in the Arena mode within the multiplayer section. Further information about FSL at fsl.giants-software.com, the official Farming Simulator website.

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About GIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.

About Farming Simulator

Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.

© 2023 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. . “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Swap places with your own reflection in this uniquely striking puzzle platformer and unravel the truth behind a grim fairy-tale world

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Sept. 14, 2023 – Graffiti Games and developer Team Ugly are excited to announce that Ugly, the twisted, single-player puzzle platformer, is now available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox One. The game will also launch for Nintendo Switch on September 18. Set in a dark fairy-tale world, Ugly’s unique mirror mechanic lets players jump in and out of their own shadowy reflections to solve mind-bending puzzles.

Ugly’s wicked world isn’t what it may seem – things can get ugly. Use logic and skill to survive this dangerous journey full of dark secrets to unravel and fearsome bosses to go up against. Confront the haunting memories of the past, masterfully piecing together a heartrending tale as you discover the concealed truths and distressing experiences that lie within the shadows.

Key Features

• Intense Challenges: Go head to head against tricky bosses and solve complex puzzles, swapping in and out of your reflection using Ugly’s innovative mirror mechanic.
• Mind-Bending Puzzles: Take on a wide range of puzzles, some of which can be overcome in different ways, to unlock new pieces of this twisted story. Solve them all to reveal the full picture, and unlock an alternate ending by mastering hidden puzzle rooms!
• Secrets Are Everywhere: Ugly is packed with hidden rooms and secret hints about your tragic past…do you dare find them all?
• An Ugly World: Experience a grim fairy tale brought to life with stunning visuals, detailed animations, unique interactable elements, and a spine-chilling original soundtrack.

For more information, visit www.UglytheGame.com, and follow the latest updates from the team on Twitter and Discord.

About Team Ugly

Team Ugly is an independent developer team established in Barcelona and ​​focused on crafting impactful video games.

About Graffiti Games

Graffiti Games is a video game publisher comprised of a strong team of games industry veterans. With a powerful, global distribution network encompassing both digital and physical retail partners, Graffiti achieves worldwide reach and maximizes sales potential for its games. Graffiti is known for a portfolio of high-quality games, including the recent best sellers Blue Fire and Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion.

Conquer New Amsterdam with Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Retail Editions

Sydney, Australia – 14th September 2023: iam8bit and distribution partner Skybound Games, together in their first ever collaboration with developer Team Reptile, have revealed that Bomb Rush Cyberfunk physical editions are available to pre-order for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The world of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a skater’s paradise for Red and the Bomb Rush Crew as they battle rival crews for control of the streets and face off with the cops to stake their claim.

A trailer showcasing the Bomb Rush Cyberfunk retail edition can be viewed here.

The retail edition includes the standard region-free cartridge with worldwide compatibility, six die-cut vinyl graffiti stickers, and cover art from Tan Zhi Hui.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk serves a remix of Hiphop culture – including graffiti, skating and hard beats – as players skate through the five main boroughs of New Amsterdam to hit graffiti spots, challenge rival crews, gain territory, and more to become the best graffiti crew in the city. The game will release on the 5^th of December.

About iam8bit

iam8bit is a creative production emporium that’s been boldly redefining the entertainment industry since 2005. Its collaborative works have taken a variety of forms, including groundbreaking community events, immersive art experiences, and exclusive collectibles, all designed to bring surprise and delight to people’s lives. iam8bit played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games under its iam8bit Presents imprint, including the smash hit Escape Academy; NES mash note Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum; and the upcoming chill vibes simulator Simpler Times. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White.

About Skybound Games

Skybound is a company for creators. We’re known for using the Wheel of Awesome to make cool stuff, no matter the platform. We place creators and their projects at the center of the wheel and work with them to keep the integrity of their vision as it becomes a comic, game, TV series, film, audio series, or all of the above.

Skybound builds global franchises. We’ve been the home of The Walking Dead and Invincible since 2010 and are leaders in creating universes that become pop culture phenomena from our library of over 150 properties, including the emerging tentpole Impact Winter.

Skybound is a force in games. We publish, produce and distribute video games across every genre, including the blockbuster The Walking Dead series and the BAFTA award-winning Before Your Eyes.

About Team Reptile

Team Reptile is an independent game development studio from The Netherlands. Founded in 2011 by Tim Remmers and Dion Koster, our mission is to create games that are not just entertainment but also platforms for style and self-expression. We pride ourselves on infusing our games with the energy and authenticity of hip-hop and street culture.

Sydney, Australia – 14^th September 2023: SEGA has announced RGG Like a Dragon Direct, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s first dedicated Western broadcast. The RGG Like a Dragon Direct will share the latest news, trailers, and more for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

The RGG Like a Dragon Direct serves as the development team’s counterpart to the RGG Summit which will air from Japan. 

Tune into RGG Direct on the 20^th of September at 2pm AEST (6am CEST) via Twitch.tv/sega and youtube.com/@SEGA_West. Stay up to date on all things RGG Studio on our Twitter at https://twitter.com/RGGStudio

Photo Mode, more costumes, and improvements are coming!

Sydney, Australia, September 14, 2023: Attention! Attention! We interrupt your current activity to bring you this news blast! THQ Nordic’s bubbly underwater adventure “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake” is getting a Gen9 version on October 16, 2023!

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/8TLpJkTnEGg

But what’s exactly new, I hear you ask? We did the research: Those who own the game already will get a free Gen9 upgrade! Besides, it seems there are additional updates incoming via patch:

PlayStation 5 + PlayStation 4:

• New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
• New Costumes
  • New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
  • New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.
• Improvements (PS5 only)
  • Support of DualSense controller audio output when picking up items.
  • Support of DualSense adaptive triggers when using reef blower and swinging hook actions.

Xbox Series X|S + Xbox One:

• New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
• New Costumes
  • New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
  • New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.

PC (Steam, GOG, Epic)

• New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
• New Costumes
  • New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
  • New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.

Nintendo Switch

• New Feature – Photo Mode! Apply one of 19 different filters to enhance your pictures.
• New Costumes
  • New costume “King Doubloon” for collecting all doubloons is now available.
  • New costume “Plush Gary” for unlocking all awards is now available.

Bug Fixes (all platforms)

• Fixed a rare bug where saving stopped working.
• Fixed a bug where the playtime did not pause while on a loading screen.
• Many general bug fixes to improve stability and playability of the game.

Now, back to what happened! SpongeBob’s and Patrick’s shenanigans have thrown Bikini Bottom into disarray: Innocent citizens and beloved landmarks have disappeared into strange, magical portals!

Will our heroes brave the many dangers of the fantastical WishWorlds? Will they rescue their friends and bring them home safely? And will the Chum Bucket serve something edible for a change? Bikini Bottom is counting on you! If you want to learn more, check our footage directly from the scene:

Watch the trailer on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8TLpJkTnEGg

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is in development for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X/S™, and already available on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and Nintendo Switch™.

Order here:
PlayStation 4:

• PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/en-au/concept/10003866/

Xbox One:

• Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-au/games/store/spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake/9PPCX102XB7W

Nintendo Switch:

• EB Games: https://www.ebgames.com.au/product/nintendo-switch/278593-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• JB HIFI: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-spongebob-squarepants-the-cosmic-shake
• BIG W: https://www.bigw.com.au/product/spongebob-squarepants-cosmic-shake-nintendo-switch/p/189375

PC Steam: https://thqn.net/sbcs-steam

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is out now for Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount International history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 29+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

About SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake

Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favourite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!

Features:

• Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
• Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
• Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
• Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
• Meet all your favourite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
• Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory

SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake Website

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

About Nickelodeon

Now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

Nickelodeon Website

Sydney, Australia – 14^th September 2023: SEGA has released a new Sonic Frontiers animated comic, giving fans and players a glimpse into the additional narrative introduced in the Final Horizon Content Update.

The Final Horizon Content Update is Sonic Frontiers’ third free content update releasing later this year on the 28^th September. Players can look forward to new story content, challenges and the ability to play as Tails, Amy and Knuckles in this epic update.

Check out the animated comic below!

Sonic Frontiers is available now across PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems.

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog™ news, follow Sonic on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. For more information, please visit frontiers.sonicthehedgehog.com

PlayStation Australia is excited to announce a new State of Play broadcast streaming tomorrow, Friday, 15 September at 7 AM AEST.

Tomorrow’s broadcast will focus on updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles. From indie and PS VR2 highlights, to major upcoming titles from our third-party partners, our latest show has something for everyone!

PlayStation Australia’s vision is to be the best place to play, and publish, great games, and because there are thousands of developers and publishers all around the world constantly making great games, the PlayStation team has their work cut out for them.

It all begins Friday, 15 September at 7 AM AEST on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.

PlayStation Australia has an exciting wave of upcoming game releases in the lead up to Christmas, PlayStation is pleased to roll out an all-new PS5 system software update globally that will give players all new options.

Thanks to support from PlayStation’s beta participants, this update includes a number of features from the latest PS5 beta, including:

• New accessibility features, such as using a second DualSense controller for assistance
• New audio options that allow 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech to be enjoyed on compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices
• New ways to connect with other players and customise your multiplayer sessions
• Support for larger-capacity M.2 SSDs (up to 8TB).

Additionally, PlayStation are also introducing new features like support for PS Remote Play on more Android devices alongside some new enhancements coming to PS App in the coming weeks. See below for the highlights: 

PS Remote Play support on additional Android devices

Starting today, the PS Remote Play app will be available on devices running Android TV OS 12, these include Chromecast with Google TV (4K model) and BRAVIA XR A95L model. To use Remote Play on these devices, search for the PS Remote Play app on your Android device to download and install the app. 

New PS App enhancements

Later this month, PlayStation will gradually roll out some new features for PS App globally, on iOS and Android. Just like the PS5 console updates, players will be able to react to messages with emojis and see a preview of someone’s Share Screen before joining the party on PS App.

New accessibility features

Players can now assign a second controller to one account as an assist controller, and use two controllers to operate your PS5 console as if you were using a single controller. This feature introduces a new way for players to enjoy games collaboratively with others or help a friend or child navigate a particularly challenging section of a game. 

Players also now have the option to turn on haptic feedback effects while navigating their PS5 with their DualSense controller, DualSense Edge controller, or PS VR2 Sense controller. When enabled, system sound effects for certain events will also be reflected physically through haptics, such as moving focus, reaching the end limit of a scrollable section, checking a box, or when receiving a notification or starting up a game. This optional feature enhances immersion and is particularly useful for players with some level of sight or hearing disability, who appreciate the additional feedback on their inputs.

Social feature enhancements

Players can now invite a player into a closed party without automatically adding the player into the group or creating a new group. Additionally, players can now send open or closed party invitations to groups instead of only individual players.

When someone’s sharing their screen in a party that players can join, players will now see a preview image of their Share Screen, even before they enter the party.

Players can now easily see which of their friends are in an activity they can join under the ‘Friends’ tab. The Joinable icon will be displayed next to friends who are playing a game they can join. Players can join a friend’s game directly by pressing the options button and selecting ‘Join Game’, or by selecting the ‘Join’ button on their profile card.

Other additions include, seeing how many tournaments players have entered and the highest place achieved, reacting to messages with emojis, searching for games in library, Game Help improvements, and the ability to mute or adjust the volume of the PS5’s beep sound when turning it on or off. 

To see more details on the upcoming State of Play event, head to the PlayStation Blog.

To see the full list of the new updates, head to the PlayStation Blog.

For the latest PlayStation news, follow PlayStation Australia on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.