A new month means a new PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup. October’s titles, The Callisto Protocol, Farming Simulator 22 and Weird West will be available to PlayStation Plus members on Tuesday 3, October until Monday 6, November. Let’s take a closer look at each game. 

The Callisto Protocol | PS5, PS4

In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror set 300 years in the future, take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter’s moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos. To survive, Jacob must battle his way to safety to escape Black Iron Prison, while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets buried beneath the surface of Callisto. Using a unique blend of shooting and close-quarters combat, Jacob will need to adapt his tactics to combat the rapidly evolving creatures while scavenging to unlock new weapons, gear, and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter’s Dead Moon.

Farming Simulator 22 | PS5, PS4

Take on the role of a modern farmer and creatively build your farm in three diverse American and European environments. Farming Simulator 22 offers a huge variety of farming operations focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry – now with the exciting addition of seasonal cycles!

More than 400 machines and tools from over 100 real agricultural brands like John Deere, CLAAS, Case IH, New Holland, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra and many more are included to sow and harvest crops like wheat, corn, potatoes and cotton. New machine categories and crops add new gameplay mechanics to the experience. Run your farm cooperatively in multiplayer and extend the game by a multitude of free community-created modifications. Farming Simulator 22 offers more player freedom than ever before and challenges you to become a successful farmer – so start farming and let the good times grow!

Weird West | PS5, PS4

Discover a dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West where lawmen and gunslingers share the frontier with fantastical creatures, each playing with their own rules and their own peculiar motives in this isometric action RPG. The game supports different styles of play in a simulated sandbox world where characters, factions, and even places react to a player’s decisions, and players are faced with brutal choices and consequences that can’t be undone – including death. Discover the world through origin stories of different characters, moving from one character’s journey to the next until all converge in a final chapter.

Last chance to download September’s Monthly Games 

PlayStation Plus members have until October 2 to add Saints Row, Black Desert – Traveler Edition and Generation Zero to their game library. 

PlayStation Plus Spotify Playlist 

Also, check out our PlayStation Plus monthly games-inspired playlist on Spotify, which will be refreshed with new songs every month.

Learn more about the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October by visiting the PlayStation Blog. 

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

LOS ANGELES – September 27, 2023 – Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new update for the mobile RPG Seven Knights 2. This exciting new update introduces the new Legendary+ hero Shield of Protection Ophelia, a new chapter Nightmare to the Season 1 scenario, a new Transcendence Tier, and an expansion to enhancement levels for Mythic equipment, as well as a number of events for players to enjoy.

The new Legendary+ Hero Shield of Protection Ophelia is a Ranged tank hero. She applies a damage reduction buff to allies and reduces the ATK of all enemies when there are two or more DEF type allies on the PVP field, making her a great supportive unit to pair with other tank units. She can also teleport to a target in an invincible state, dealing damage to all enemies within a circular range around it.

A new chapter to the Seven Knights 2 story has also been added with the debut of Nightmare.

As part of the ongoing season one scenario, players can have the opportunity to play the story in more difficult levels along with abundant rewards.

A new Transcendence Tier and an enhancement level for Mythic equipment have also been added, giving players a way to keep enhancing their favorite pieces of gear. Players can now transcend their equipment up to tier 3 and strengthen them up to tier 20.

Additional limited time events in the update, available fromSeptember 27 through October 12, include:

• Full Moon Week Check-in: Players who check in to the game for 7 days during the event can earn multiple rewards including Legendary+ Armor Selection and the Full Moon Lucky Pockets.
• Alice’s Full Moon Week Soulstone Shop: Players can use Alice’s Full Moon Coins earned through in-game events or purchase to obtain various rewards. Rewards include Essence of Soul, Rubies, Legendary+ Ophelia Soulstone, and more.
• Full Moon Week Celebration Equipment Crafting Support: Players can complete various in-game special missions such as strengthening/transcending their equipment to earn special rewards. Rewards include Mythic Upgrade Stone, Legendary+ Raid Weapon Varnish, and more.

The official sequel to Seven Knights, a game enjoyed by 60 million players globally, Seven Knights 2 takes place 20 years after the original and introduces beautiful open world gameplay. The story centers on the Daybreak Mercenaries who embark on a journey to find the last member of the Seven Knights, “Rudy,” after a series of events involving a mysterious girl named Phiné. Stunning cinematics and graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4 will immerse players in this epic game story filled with unique characters and powerful bosses. Players can collect and develop their heroes and experience a new combat system with powerful ultimates and suppressors.

Seven Knights 2 is available now for download on Google Play, App Store and Windows PC (beta).

More information on Seven Knights 2 can be found on the official Facebook page, YouTube and forums or by visiting Netmarble’s Global YouTube channel.

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, The King of Fighters ALLSTAR, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, and forthcoming PC games like Paragon: The Overprime.

More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – September 27, 2023 – Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, the 2D pixel-art horror adventure from developer Indiesruption (Nine Witches) and publisher Blowfish Studios, unleashes its terrifying mysteries on PlayStation 4|5 with backwards compatibility, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S with backwards compatibility, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG starting Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

In the year 1921, the beloved Vlad Circus fell to a devastating fire, killing hundreds of innocents and forever scarring the survivors. Haunted by the tragedy, the circus troupe disbanded, only to be reunited by a mysterious invitation from their original ringleader eight years later. 

Explore the eerie halls of the Victorian-inspired Petrescu Manor as Oliver Mills, better known as his clown persona “Lazy Ollie.” Several years in the Pennhurst Asylum have proved ineffective in restoring his memories, but reconnecting with old friends and a lost love may do the trick. Unease festers in Ollie as he explores the shadowy estate, unaware of the sinister secret dying to be set free.

Manage Ollie’s stress and survive horrifying hallucinations while solving perplexing puzzles. Fight or flee from awful abominations. Recover tortured memories to assist with mysteries, and unravel the ghastly truth of that fateful day.

“Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness marries a creepy atmospheric setting with a haunting narrative full of evocative storytelling,” said Diego Cánepa, lead designer, Indiesruption. “Enthralled and disturbed by Ollie’s trauma-induced nightmares, players will be on their toes until the very end.”

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness will be available on all major platforms, with support for Windows, as well as language support for English, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), French, German, and Russian. 

To learn more about Vlad Circus, visit the official site, make sure to follow the game on Twitter and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #vladcircusgame on social media.

About Indiesruption

Indiesruption is a Buenos Aires, Argentina-based game studio founded by Diego Cánepa and Antonio Bertasio. Diego Cánepa is a game industry veteran with twenty-five years of experience. Following more than two decades of designing titles for Nickelodeon USA, Cartoon Network, and other high-profile companies, Diego partnered with Antonio to create their own studio with a mission objective to create original games of their own accord.

About Blowfish Studios

Blowfish Studios is an award-winning game developer and publisher based in Sydney, Australia. The studio strives to release original multi-platform games, while also collaborating with developers from around the world. As developers first, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any partnership. The studio provides development services to get the game release ready, porting to all major platforms, platform approval, marketing, and promotion to the world. Blowfish Studios is a part of Animoca Brands’ gaming-focused endeavors.

About Animoca Brands

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner, a Fortune Crypto 40 company, and one of the Financial Times’ High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2023, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights and contribute to the establishment of the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including original games such as The Sandbox, Phantom Galaxies, Life Beyond, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Life Beyond Studios, Notre Game, TinyTap, Be., PIXELYNX, and WePlay Media. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of over 450 Web3 investments, including Colossal, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others.

Make difficult decisions and lead your legion home in the upcoming WWI strategy game

BRNO, Czech Republic & VIENNA, Austria – Sept. 27, 2023 – Siberia: merciless, unforgiving, a realm of death. No winter, no matter how brutal, can rival this icy purgatory. Today THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games delivered a new trailer for Last Train Home offering a closer look at the perilous path that is the only hope for the Czechoslovak Legion fleeing the aftermath of WWI, a desperate odyssey toward the distant harbor of Vladivostok and their final chance for salvation.

On this relentless journey, you’ll confront not only the numbing cold, but also the remorseless Red Army. Hunger has become a loyal companion, and the train, a vessel of dwindling hope, sputters on the verge of running dry—fuel that both propels the steel beast and preserves the fragile warmth of your legionary brethren. The fate of these valiant souls is destined by your decisions.

Last Train Home thrusts players into the grim aftermath of the First World War. As a commander of the Czechoslovak Legion, you’ll find yourself trapped in the chaos of civil war in the heart of Russia. Aboard an armored train, you must venture into the unforgiving landscape of Siberia and safely bring your men back home.

About Last Train Home

The Great War is over – but the fight continues. Command a legion of soldiers desperately trying to make their way home amidst the chaos of civil war. Lead them through the unforgiving wilderness onboard an armored train. Manage your crew and resources and try to survive.

Features

• PICK YOUR BATTLES: Deploy your squad and complete diverse objectives in real-time missions where specialist combat skills, planning, and superior tactics will lead you to victory.
• EQUIP YOUR SOLDIERS: Level up your men by unlocking new skills and gathering better equipment – discover their stories, assign medals, and help them rise up through the ranks.
• MANAGE YOUR CREW: Direct your soldiers in their non-combat roles aboard the train. Craft items, heal your wounded, and restore morale for the arduous journey home.
• UPGRADE YOUR TRAIN: Unlock your armored train’s full potential by upgrading the carriages and locomotive, and oversee important maintenance work to keep it running.
• JOURNEY THROUGH SIBERIA: Stockpile and trade supplies, make new allies, and overcome crisis after crisis as civil war rages across the vast snowfields of Siberia.
• BASED ON HISTORICAL EVENTS: Last Train Home is a compelling narrative that portrays the experiences of the Czechoslovak Legion and their valiant fight on behalf of the Entente powers during World War I. You can learn more about the game’s historical background on Wikipedia.

Last Train Home is developed by Ashborne Games in Brno, Czech Republic, and is coming to PC. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit the official website, and keep up with the team on Facebook, Instagram and Discord.

About Ashborne Games

Ashborne Games is a game development studio with roots in Brno, Czech Republic, growing the strategy/RPG genre. The team is currenctly working on its new project, Last Train Home, and was also responsible for helping Comanche to lift off. The studio is a member of the THQ Nordic family.

About THQ Nordic

THQ Nordic’s official boilerplate can be found on our website: https://www.thqnordic.com/company/about

New Monsters, End Game Content, and Weapons added to Team NINJA’s Haunting Action RPG

BURLINGAME, Calif. — Sept. 27, 2023 — Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA launched the second DLC for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a dark fantasy action RPG now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Windows and Steam®.

Follow Sun Ce’s struggles after the death of his father, Sun Jiang, in the new story chapter, “Conqueror of Jiangdong”. Here, players journey through Xiangyang and the Shentingling Hills while encountering frightening new Shrimp Soldier monsters along with some of Ancient China’s most fierce warlords, including Gan Ning and Taishi Ci. The DLC pack also features a new Long Sword weapon, new endgame content entitled “The Thousand Mile Journey”, a new Divine Beast, and more!

In addition to the paid DLC, a free update is available beginning today that includes collaborative weapons from Lies of P, the thrilling new action RPG by Neowiz Games. For more information on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @WoLongOfficial and @koeitecmoUS.

ABOUT KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP.

KOEI TECMO AMERICA CORP. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Burlingame, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl®, and Fatal Frame® series.

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NEW STUDENTS KAYOKO AND HARUKA MAKE FASHIONABLE DEBUTS IN MOBILE RPG BLUE ARCHIVE

Highlights:

• New Gehenna Academy students Kayoko (New Year) and Haruka (New Year) make their debut
• The epic conclusion to Chapter Four of Blue Archive’s main story, “Phrenapates Showdown,” will be released on Oct. 3
• Players can gear up for a celebratory livestream for Blue Archive‘sTwo Year Anniversary, which will expands the world of the RPG game

SEOUL – Sept. 28, 2023 – Armed with a knack for pixelated mayhem, new students Kayoko (New Year) and Haruka (New Year) have arrived in style to popular mobile RPG Blue Archive for a re-run of the beloved New Years’ Rhapsody No. 68 event.

From NEXON Korea Corp., Blue Archive has players step into the shoes of Sensei, an advisor for the Federal Investigation Club, Schale, shortly after the disastrous disappearance of the General Student Council president. As anarchy takes over, it’s up to Sensei to mobilize the eccentric students of the academy city of Kivotos and take matters into their own hands. Defined by its dynamic, strategic combat, and charismatic cast of characters, Blue Archive offers players a blend of tactical planning and real-time action with a light-hearted, emotional center.

Decked out in a sleek kimono, Kayoko is a deadly force on the battlefield. A Mystic-type Striker from Gehana Academy, her EX Skill grants an amulet to one ally, excluding herself, for 40 seconds. Continuing the kimono trend, Haruka (New Year) is the perfect pairing with Kayoko. An Explosive-type Striker from the same academy, Haruka wields a shotgun and a strong sense of determination, despite her low self-esteem. Her EX Skill deals powerful damage proportional to her ATK to enemies in a fan-shaped area.

The two powerful new students also bring a wealth of new features including:

• New Update Content – With the 22^nd chapter comes exciting new missions and six unique T8 gear types that allow for a smoother gameplay experience.
• Quality of Life Improvements – Nexon is implementing several improvements for better user experiences, including a feature that saves inventory space and automatically creates high-quality items for players by combining eligible items together when close to max capacity. Additionally, Bounty and Scrimmage Tickets are now unified into a single Ticket type after originally being separated by stage.

Adding to the excitement, players can now enjoy the “Cherry Blossom Festival Commotion” event without any limits on playtime. Meanwhile, Nexon has a series of exciting events and fresh new content in the pipeline, including the thrilling Epilogue of the Main Story’s Final Episode Chapter 4, “Phrenapates Showdown,” set to debut on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Blue Archive’s anniversary is also approaching and to celebrate two years of global service, Nexon is hosting a special live stream with an on-site audience on Saturday, Oct. 28. Users’ personal stories will be collected through the official community and website to take center stage at the live event.

For more information about Blue Archive, players can visit the official Blue Archive communities.

• Blue Archive Official Webpage : [LINK]

About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/

Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 50 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.

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Ahead of NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS’ release on November 17, 2023, discover more about its gameplay in this new system trailer and a sneak peek video from the game original Special Story mode. NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS can be pre-ordered now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Watch the trailer here:

In Battle, players can choose from the largest roster in a Naruto game, with more than 130 characters, including 10 new additions. Facing their opponents, they will be able to use various combos and even change their leader to keep the pressure on their opponent.

Ninjutsu and Awakening will play an important part as well. From this game, players will be able to pick up to 6 Ninjutsu abilities to take the advantage against their opponents. They can also and awaken into a new form that will grant them more power to turn the tide in their favour. To try and finish the battle, players can use all their chakra and unleash a powerful Secret Technique, which, when selecting specific characters can turn into a Combination Secret Technique.

Another new feature, the simple control mode, will help newcomers to the franchise unleashing powerful combos by pressing a single button. This new control style comes in addition to the standard style players of the STORM series have known.

By fighting either solo or online, characters will level up and unlock some customization as well as other unlockables, such as Finish scenes. Offline Free Battles will let players choose their course or completely pick the way they want to fight against a computer or do an offline tournament. Players can then hone their skills against others around the world in Online mode, choosing between Casual Match and Ranked Match.*

In the History mode, players can relive epic story battles from the Naruto series, going over key moments from the story using anime cut scenes, and enjoy high-quality battle experience. While in the Special Story Mode a new story takes place during the events of BORUTO, where Boruto realizes a mysterious man, Merz, is trying to initiate the war. What will be Naruto and Sasuke’s role? Players will have to find out when the game launch on November 17^th.

For more information about NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS and other titles from Bandai Namco Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Narutovideogame.

*The Online Custom Matchmaking will be available post-launch.

Sydney, Australia – 27^th September 2023: The second big map expansion is coming to Farming Simulator 22, which lets virtual farmers cultivate an agricultural empire in Zielonka – a brand-new Central European map. The Premium Expansion & Premium Edition releases on the 14^th of November.

Enjoy this serene and melodic trailer below:

The Charm of Central European Farming:

Zielonka draws inspiration from countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, not only does Zielonka offer picturesque landscapes of a quaint village, but it has fertile ground to grow new vegetable crops. With carrots, parsnips and red beet, the Premium expansion brings the total amount of crops you can grow to 20! New machines and equipment such as specialised harvesters to handle the new crops, will be available as well.

Zielonka – Home of Piano & Vegetable Exports:

A renowned piano manufacturer also resides alongside other traditional businesses in Zielonka. Farmers may profit heavily from supporting the construction of pianos with this new production chain.

Farmers can also grow a variety of vegetables, such as potatoes to produce potato chips, or turn vegetables into canned goods or soup, via a soup factory called “Zup Zup Zup”. All can reward farmers with increased incomes. Players can also find new collectibles around Zielonka.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Premium Edition will be released on the 14^th of November and includes two expansions and seven packs in addition to the full version.

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. More information available at farming-simulator.com

© 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.