First Wave of INDIE Live Expo 2022 Premieres, Guests, Special Segments Revealed

More surprises during two-day live showcase with 42.5 million total viewers across four shows

TOKYO — 17 May, 2022 — INDIE Live Expo 2022 announces the first wave of INDIE Live Premieres, guest appearances, and special segments for the latest entry in the biannual digital showcase series connecting indie game fans worldwide. Viewers can watch the two-day event on Saturday, 21 May and Sunday, 22 May on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Bilibili in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

INDIE Live Premiere will feature multiple announcements for upcoming titles, with numerous surprises and updates for previously-revealed games. The show will feature new info about Palworld, the multiplayer, open-world survival crafting from developers Pocketpair Inc., which had a world premiere at INDIE Live Expo 2021. Viewers can also expect an update on OVERLORD: ESCAPE FROM NAZARICK, based on the anime series OVERLORD developed by Engines Inc and published by Kadokawa Games.

ILE 2022 will feature special segments presented by a variety of indie game supporters from around the world. These supporters include PlayStation; publishers PLAYISM, Freedom Games, and Shueisha Games; Japanese Vtuber platform #fingger; and digital content store DLsite. 

Additionally, an INDIE Live Expo sale is now live on the Microsoft Store on Xbox through Tuesday, 24 May, and a Steam event with discounts will go live shortly Saturday, 21 May at 12:00 AM JST through Saturday, 28 May at 3:00 PM JST. Both stores will feature games set to appear in this year’s show, alumni of previous events, and many more developers’ titles.

Various special guests, including some surprises during ILE, will appear throughout the two-day event, with DAY 1: Let’s Play highlighting currently available and Early Access titles and DAY 2: Premiere focusing on unreleased games. Dainashi, one of Japan’s most popular cover artists of video game music, returns for INDIE Live Expo 2022 for a new performance of indie game music.

“Bringing INDIE Live Expo to life requires an incredible amount of cooperative work with partners all over the world,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder, Ryu’s Office. “Thanks to the efforts of all our collaborators, INDIE Live Expo 2022 will be the biggest yet, and we can’t wait to show the world just what we and our partners have planned!”

INDIE Live Expo 2022’s two-day broadcast begins on Saturday, 21 May, 2:30 AM PDT for DAY 1: Let’s Play, and continues on Sunday, 22 May, 2:30 AM PDT for DAY 2: Premiere. English language viewers can watch their broadcasts on INDIE Live Expo’s official YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter accounts at these links:

DAY 1: Let’s Play

• YouTube
• Twitch
• Twitter

DAY 2: Premiere

• YouTube
• Twitch
• Twitter

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

About Ryu’s Office

Ryu’s Office offers in-depth marketing solutions for smartphone, console, arcade, and PC games in Japan. They are particularly focused on the planning and production of numerous live broadcasts based out of Japan for the gaming industry.

To learn more, visit the official Ryu’s Office website.

Led by a team comprised of young talent and industry veterans alike, the studio is dedicated to the ambitious project of developing free-to-play games for PC and console.

Paris, May 17, 2022 – Gameloft, the leader in game creation and publishing, announces the opening of Gameloft Paris, a new development studio located in Paris, France. Already possessing an international footprint with 17 studios and more than 3,600 employees, Gameloft is reinforcing its presence in France with the creation of this new entity, located near the company’s headquarters.

Composed of young talent and industry veterans alike, the Gameloft Paris team is looking to expand quickly, with a goal of hiring 30 employees by the end of the year. The studio’s upcoming game, which is already in development, is an ambitious project that aims to support the platform diversification strategy that Gameloft has established, and relies on the company’s know-how regarding free-to-play games, as well as its 20 years of experience in serving its players. The game will enrich Gameloft’s catalogue by offering an action and sport-oriented experience for multiplayer and cross-play, with a planned release on PC and console.

With over 10 years of experience in the video game industry, Julien Billard joins Gameloft Paris as Studio Manager. “I am very proud to head Gameloft’s first Parisian studio,” Billard states. “The Parisian region is rich in talent, some just beginning their careers and others experienced professionals. It’s with this business incubator approach, supported by the group’s expertise, that we can make a difference. Our game, which is currently in development, will be the expression of this ambition and will meet our players’ expectations in a genre that is underrepresented in France. »

“Gameloft is an international and multicultural company—but its roots are in France,” adds Stéphane Roussel, CEO of Gameloft. “We are thrilled to be able to contribute to the development of this flourishing industry in the French market and offer new opportunities to talented people through the opening of this new studio in the heart of Paris.”

Gameloft Paris is currently recruiting people to contribute to the development of this project, which will be unveiled in the coming year. To explore the various job openings, follow this link : https ://gmlft.co/paris-studio

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About Gameloft

A leading game developer and publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in App Annie’s list of the “Top 10 Most-Downloaded Games Worldwide”. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, LEGO®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in more than 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 58 million unique users can be reached by advertisers through Gameloft for brands, a B2B service dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi Group company.

All trademarks referenced above are owned by their respective trademark owners.

Sate your thirst for blood solo or with friends

Skövde, Sweden – May 17th, 2022 – Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios have announced today that V Rising, the anticipated open-world fantasy vampire survival game, is out now on Steam Early Access for $19.99 / €19.99 following a promising closed beta. Traverse the gothic world of Vardoran solo or co-op on official servers with up to 40 players, fight mythical monsters and brutish bandits, and build your magnificent castle as you hunt for fresh blood to survive.

In V Rising, you need to survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.

“The day is finally here, our vampires have been revealed in the moonlight and it’s up to the players to discover their secrets,” said Johan Ilves, Marketing Director at Stunlock Studios. “With a lot of blood, sweat and tears (but mostly blood), we have created the foundations for a truly unique vampire gameplay experience. This Early Access campaign will allow us to fine-tune V Rising and take the final steps in creating a genre-defining gem.”

For more information on VRising:
Wishlist V Rising on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1604030/V_Rising/
Visit the V Rising Website: https://playvrising.com/
Like V Rising on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VRisingGame
Follow V Rising on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VRisingGame
Follow Stunlock Studios on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stunlockstudios
Join the V Rising Discord server: https://discord.gg/bsSgmhMVSe

About Stunlock Studios.
Stunlock Studios is one of the leading Swedish game developers in Skövde and most known for arena brawler Battlerite. Since the launch of Battlerite, more than 6 million unique players have tried their luck in the arena, shooting Battlerite up to the peak of the ‘top-selling’ free-to-play games on Steam on several occasions. With a passion for multiplayer action games, the studio crafts groundbreaking and community-driven games, always with their players in mind. Visit: https://www.stunlockstudios.com.

Be Funny Now!, Competitive Party Game From YouTuber Jacksfilms, Out Today on PC, iPhone, Android

Internet star with more than 4.7 million subscribers brings popular “Yesterday I Asked You” segments to desktop and mobile

SEATTLE – May 17, 2022 – Be Funny Now!, the competitive party game created by YouTube star Jacksfilms and developed by Galvanic Games, stages the ultimate comedy competition today on Steam for PC, the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android, launching worldwide later today starting at 10:00 AM PDT.

Be Funny Now! was born from the community engagement fueling Jack Douglass’ (4.7m YouTube subscribers) long-running “Yesterday I Asked You” (YIAY) segments where Jack prompts his fans to give the best answers to various questions or prompts. Thanks to Jack’s fans, YIAY spans more than 600 videos, an ongoing YIAY! Live tour of the United States, and now a video game adaptation.

Be Funny Now! pits up to eight players against each other to be the funniest jokester in the room. Create a private match for friends or find a public game with strangers. Hone a unique craft of hilarity with over 600 written or sketch prompts. Collectively vote on the question or drawing to play for the group and develop a gut-busting repartee. 

Think a picture is worth a thousand words? Sketch the funniest drawing that will make all who witness it keel over with laughter. React with different emojis, throw tomatoes at anyone who bombs, and shower those who bring the house down with precious golden roses. Outfunny everyone else to win not just bragging rights among friends and internet strangers but also coins!

Spend those side-splitting winnings on buying items to customize an avatar fit for wordy wisecracking and pictorial hilarity. Buy emotes to find new and clever ways to react to an answer or sketch. Look funny, sound off, and become a recognizable icon of humor to comedians-in-training worldwide.

The now in Be Funny Now! means anytime. Want to crack jokes on the commute to work? Submit an answer to a daily global prompt, vote on others’ responses, and compete to win today’s comedy crown and some coins to boot. Duke it out in a battle of wits with anyone thanks to fully supported crossplay between PC, iOS, and Android versions of the game.

“It’s been a wild ride helping to bring Be Funny Now! to life, and I have to thank Galvanic Games, who helped make this to my standards, the team at Nine Four, who provided the resources to bring this to life, and all the fans who provided great feedback and hilarious answers along the way,” said Jack Douglass, the man behind Jacksfilms. “I learned a lot about game development during this process…and a lot about how to make a billboard.”

Be Funny Now! launches today at 10:00 AM PDT on Steam, Android, and iOS for free. For more information, visit Is Be Funny Now! Out Yet?, follow @Jacksfilms on Twitter and subscribe to Jacksfilms, jackisanerd, and the Jacksfilms Twitch.

About Jacksfilms

Jack Douglass started making online videos in 2006, amassing a following of more than five million fans across his YouTube channels Jacksfilms, jackisanerd, his Twitch account Jacksfilms, and other social media platforms. His content has earned more than 2.5 billion views, thanks to popular segments like his “Yesterday I Asked You” where he reviews the answers to absurd questions he gave people at the end of a previous video. He is the proud owner of a folding Android phone, and his wife Erin says to say that he’s married.

To learn more about Jack, visit his YouTube channel.

About Galvanic Games

Galvanic Games has been making games in Seattle since 2015. The original four founders worked at a creative agency making games, but split off to form Galvanic to build games they believed in. Galvanic’s other titles include the upcoming Wizard with a Gun, Some Distant Memory, Gurgamoth, and Questmore.

For more information, visit Galvanic Games’ official website.

Techland Seeking New Talent for Unannounced AAA Open World Action-RPG

New fantasy IP’s dev team includes The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 Vets

Wrocław, Poland — May 17, 2022 — In the wake of the global success of the Dying Light franchise and Dying Light 2 Stay Human’s strong opening sales figures, independent developer Techland is assembling new strengths and powering up all of the teams within the company—including the team responsible for it unrevealed AAA open world action-RPG in a fantasy setting.

Throughout Dying Light 2 Stay Human’s record-setting launch and last year’s intense production, Techland continued working on its mysterious upcoming title and now prepares to significantly grow the development team.

“We’re very happy with what we have accomplished with the Dying Light franchise so far. Moreover, our journey with Dying Light 2 Stay Human has only just begun as we plan to support this game for at least 5 years, with its scope and size matching, if not exceeding, what we have provided our community with during post-launch support for its predecessor. At the same time, our ambition is to introduce a brand new IP that is vastly different from what we have been doing for the past several years. We want to create a fully next-gen experience. A new fantasy epic set in a sprawling open world, fueled by the skills and experience we have gained as a team over the years, infused with new ideas, passion, and creativity. While we cannot share more details about this project now, we’re all truly invested in it and looking forward to showing it to gamers when the time is right.” – said Paweł Marchewka, CEO at Techland All open positions at Techland, including for the teams working on the unannounced fantasy epic and Dying Light 2 Stay Human, are available here.

Truly remarkable talent is already hard at work on Techland’s new IP, including:

• Karolina Stachyra – Narrative Director who previously worked with CD Projekt Red on The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, plus its DLCs
• Arkadiusz Borowik – Narrative Lead who previously worked with CD Projekt Red on The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, plus its DLCs

In just the last few months, said team has been strengthened by:

• Bartosz Ochman – Open World Director who previously worked on Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
• Mario Maltezos – Creative Director who previously worked with companies like Ubisoft (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time), Warner Bros. (Mad Max), and Microsoft
• David McClure – Lead Game Designer previously associated with Arkane Studios (Deathloop), Deep Silver, and Playground Games
• Kevin Quaid – Lead Animator with over 8 years of experience at Guerrilla Games, working on titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn and its expansion, The Frozen Wilds
• Marcin Surosz – Lead UI/UX Designer with amazing skill in defining players’ needs, formerly with People Can Fly

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About Techland

Techland is one of the biggest and best-known Polish game developers with headquarters located in Wrocław. For over 30 years, we’ve carried a tradition of creating high-quality experiences that are simply unforgettable.

During that time, we were also able to build a fantastic international team of over 400 highly-skilled professionals unified by their passion for gaming and quality-focused mindset.

We are fueled by the undying support of our global community built on the foundation of the success of our AAA franchises, such as Call of Juarez, Dead Island, and the Dying Light franchise, including Dying Light and Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Gamers’ trust in our products has resulted in our newest game selling 5 million copies across all platforms during its first month of availability.

Every aspect of our work is strictly determined by Techland’s mission: we want to create unforgettable experiences.

For more information about the company itself, visit the official website at: www.techland.net.

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SWORDSMEN REJOICE! THE TOUKEN RANBU WARRIORS FREE DEMO LAUNCHES TODAY ACROSS NINTENDO SWITCH AND STEAM!

Fight as the Touken Danshi in this Epic Musou Action Experience!

Hertfordshire, 17^th May 2022 – KOEI TECMO Europe is excited to reveal that their upcoming musou thriller, Touken Ranbu Warriors, is not only coming to PC via Steam®, but a free demo of the game is also now available to play on both Steam and the Nintendo Switch™. Touken Ranbu Warriors is currently available for pre-order, and will be releasing across both platforms on the 24^th May 2022.

The Touken Ranbu Warriors demo features the main game’s prologue, including 15 playable members of the Touken Danshi. The save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version of the game, allowing players the ability to seamlessly continue their journey for justice. In addition, players will be able to capture their favourite scenes of the demo in Photo Mode and post them to Twitter. Three lucky fans who post a picture will be selected at random to receive a limited edition Touken Ranbu Warriors poster and a digital copy of the game on the platform of their choice!

In Touken Ranbu Warriors, famous swords take the form of warriors named Touken Danshi (swordsmen), and these elite fighters are sworn to protect history from an onslaught of evildoers. This all-new experience promises to combine the Touken training of the Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- simulation game with the breath-taking musou action of KOEI TECMO’s WARRIORS series, delivering exhilarating 1 vs. 1,000 battles.

For more information on Touken Ranbu Warriors, check out the official site, ‘Like’ us on www.facebook.com/koeitecmogames, and Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @koeitecmoeurope.

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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Shatter™ Remastered Deluxe brings you classic brick-breaking action like you have never seen it before, smashing onto console and Steam in late 2022.

This award-winning classic delivers a high-impact experience that will push your brick-breaking skills to the limit! 

WELLINGTON, NZ – 18 May – Shatter Remastered Deluxe,the optimized version of the critically acclaimed game that reimagined the genre from developer and publisher PikPok, breaks through new barriers in Late 2022 on Windows and Mac for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Progress through richly detailed sci-fi-inspired stages with improved VFX running at native 4K 120 FPS, fine-tuned innovative gameplay mechanics, and a completely remixed soundtrack in 5.1 surround sound. For those players that enjoy games that are easy to learn but hard to master, Shatter Remastered Deluxe delivers an intense arcade action experience.

Master mind-bending physics to manipulate and bounce balls at increasingly complex geometric structures, destroying bricks with intuitive controls fine tuned for console, Mac and PC. Take advantage of the unique “Suck and Blow” mechanic to control the angle of each ball’s trajectory for precision attacks. Grab essential powerups like the Unstoppaball and Maneuveraball to deliver maximum damage.

Work your way through 71 levels of intense action that present unique challenges as you progress. Whilst navigating 10 distinct worlds, you will line up precision shots in an attempt to win insane boss battles, which will require you to collect Shards and unleash the powerful Shardstorm. A thumping original soundtrack from acclaimed producer Module, keeps you in the zone and deepens the already immersive experience.

Overcome additional challenges by unlocking bonus gameplay options including Endless, Boss Rush, and Time Attack modes. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards or team up with friends in Endless Co-op Multiplayer and Time Attack Co-op Multiplayer for local couch co-op sessions.

“When we launched the original Shatter in 2009, we were blown away by the critical acclaim and success, and the industry recognition and awards were confirmation we had succeeded in our goal of reinventing the brick-breaking genre,” said Mario Wynands, CEO, PikPok. “As a recognized ‘modern retro’ classic, we are excited to now bring Shatter Remastered Deluxe to a contemporary audience taking advantage of all the capabilities of the consoles of today, including stunning 4k resolution, enhanced FX, and a 5.1 surround sound remastered soundtrack.”

Shatter Remastered Deluxe will launch for Windows and Mac on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in Late 2022 for $9.99 USD. It features Arabic, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazillian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexican/Latin American), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese language support.

Visit the official Shatter website and follow PikPok on Twitter and Facebook for more information.

About PikPok

PikPok is a Wellington, New Zealand-based video game developer and publisher of great games across mobile, tablet, and desktop. With a portfolio of original, licensed, and third-party developed properties, PikPok delivers games that appeal to all players with pick-up-and-play gameplay, high-quality art, and immersive audio design which provide rich game experiences. PikPok has released successful original games including Rival Stars® Horse Racing, Agent Intercept™, Into the Dead® 2, Flick Kick® Football Legends, and Shatter™.

For more on PikPok, visit the official website.

Ubisoft Will Bring Ubisoft+ to PlayStation and Reveals Ubisoft+ Classics

Sydney, May 17, 2022 – Today, Ubisoft announced that it will bring its Ubisoft+ subscription to the PlayStation platform in the future. Ubisoft+ features more than 100 games, including the latest releases on day one, classic games, premium editions*, additional content packs and rewards. Ubisoft+ is currently available on PC, Stadia and Amazon Luna**, and ultimately will be available on PlayStation and Xbox.

Ubisoft also revealed that beginning May 24^th, a new Ubisoft+ subscription for PlayStation Plus called Ubisoft+ Classics will launch on a rolling basis. Ubisoft+ Classics on PlayStation is a curated selection of popular games including top-selling Assassin’s Creed^® Valhalla, Tom Clancy’s The Division^® and For Honor^® as well as beloved classic games like Child of Light^®, Far Cry^® 3 Blood Dragon, Far Cry^® 4, STEEP^®, South Park™: The Fractured but Whole™, The Crew^® 2, Trials^® Rising, Watch_Dogs^® and Werewolves Within™. Launching with up to 27 titles***, the Ubisoft+ Classics catalog for PlayStation will grow to more than 50 games by the end of 2022, with more games planned in the future.

“With Ubisoft+ Classics, we’re providing PlayStation players with another way to enjoy Ubisoft games on their consoles,” said Chris Early, senior vice president of partnerships, Ubisoft. “This is just the beginning, as we will ultimately make Ubisoft+ available to PlayStation owners as we continue to build our vision and provide players with more options to access their favorite games, whenever and wherever they are.”

In ANZ, Ubisoft+ Classics will be available initially bundled with the PlayStation Plus Extra and will feature standard editions of beloved Ubisoft games. Ubisoft+ Classics will be available with PlayStation Plus on May 24^th in Asia (and June 2^nd in Japan), June 13^th in North and South America and June 23^rd in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. See www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PS Plus offerings.

To learn more, please visit news.ubisoft.com

*Where premium or special editions of the game are indicated (for example: Ultimate/Gold/Deluxe Editions), editions included in Ubisoft+ may not include all premium content. Offer subject to change. Ubisoft+ requires a persistent Internet connection. This allows us to confirm an active subscription.

**Ubisoft+ is available on Stadia in the US, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Hungary, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and the Netherlands. Ubisoft+ is available on Amazon Luna in the US across multiple devices including Amazon Fire TV (no invitation required).

***Game availability varies by device and territory. 

© 2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division®, and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021–22 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,129 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

PlayStation Australia is excited to share an early look at some of the games that will be included during the launch window* for the new PlayStation Plus service coming soon.

There will be three benefit plans to choose from – all with exciting games to play. Please note titles may vary by local market.

Here’s a look at the games to come…

Monthly Games | PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra and Deluxe Plans

In any PlayStation Plus plan selected, players will get the same benefits that are currently available today for PlayStation Plus members. Keep an eye on the PlayStation Blog for the June monthly games coming soon. 

PS4 and PS5 Game Catalogue | PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe Plans

PlayStation is focused on adding high quality titles into the PlayStation Plus service for players to enjoy. We’re pleased to share a selection of the content that will be available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe Plans. PlayStation.com will be updated with the game list when it launches in Australia. See a taste of the studios and third-party partners below, full list on the PlayStation Blog.

PlayStation Studios

• Alienation | Housemarque, PS4
• Bloodborne | FromSoftware, PS4
• Concrete Genie | Pixelopus, PS4
• Days Gone | Bend Studio, PS4
• Dead Nation Apocalypse Edition | Housemarque, PS4
• Death Stranding and Death Stranding Director’s Cut | Kojima Productions, PS4/PS5
• Demon’s Souls | Bluepoint Games, PS5
• Destruction AllStars | Lucid Games, PS5
• Everybody’s Golf | Japan Studio, PS4
• Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut | Sucker Punch, PS4/PS5

Third-Party Partners

• Ashen | Annapurna Interactive, PS4
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla** | Ubisoft, PS4/PS5
• Batman: Arkham Knight | WB Games, PS4
• Celeste | Maddy Makes Games, PS4
• Cities: Skylines | Paradox Interactive, PS4
• Control: Ultimate Edition | 505 Games, PS4/PS5
• Dead Cells| Motion Twin, PS4
• Far Cry 3 Remaster** | Ubisoft, PS4
• Far Cry 4** | Ubisoft, PS4
• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition | Square Enix Co. LTD, PS4

Classic Games Catalogue | PlayStation Plus Deluxe

PlayStation Plus Deluxe members will have a selection of popular classic games to play, with some titles that will show improved frame rates and higher-quality resolution compared to their original launch versions. For select original PlayStation and PSP classic games, members will also enjoy a new user interface with menus that allow them to save their game at any time, or even rewind the game if they want a do-over. 

Also, players who have previously purchased the digital version of select games from the original PlayStation and PSP generation will not have to make a separate or sign up to PlayStation Plus to play these titles on PS4 or PS5. Below is an early look at the selection of games that will be available.

Classic Games Catalog – Original PlayStation and PSP

PlayStation Studios 

• Ape Escape | Japan Studio, Original PlayStation 
• Hot Shots Golf | Japan Studio, Original PlayStation
• I.Q. Intelligent Qube | Japan Studio, Original PlayStation
• Jumping Flash! | Japan Studio, Original PlayStation
• Syphon Filter | Bend Studio, Original PlayStation
• Super Stardust Portable | Housemarque, PSP

Third Party Partners

• Mr. Driller | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., Original PlayStation 
• Tekken 2 | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., Original PlayStation 
• Worms World Party | Team 17, Original PlayStation 
• Worms Armageddon | Team17, Original PlayStation 

Classic Games Catalog – Remasters

PlayStation Studios

• Ape Escape 2 | Japan Studio, PS4
• Arc The Lad: Twilight of the Spirits | Japan Studio, PS4
• Dark Cloud | Japan Studio, PS4
• Dark Cloud 2 | Japan Studio, PS4
• FantaVision | SIE, PS4   
• Hot Shots Tennis | Japan Studio, PS4  
• Jak II | Naughty Dog, PS4
• Jak 3| Naughty Dog, PS4
• Jak X: Combat Racing | Naughty Dog, PS4
• Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy | Naughty Dog, PS4  
• Rogue Galaxy | Japan Studio, PS4
• Siren | Japan Studio, PS4
• Wild Arms 3 | SIE, PS4 

Third Party Partners

• Bioshock Remastered | 2K Games, PS4
• Borderlands The Handsome Collection | 2K Games, PS4
• Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition | Gearbox Publishing, PS4
• Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning | THQ Nordic, PS4
• LEGO Harry Potter Collection | WB Games, PS4

Time-limited Game Trials | PlayStation Deluxe Plan

The time-limited game trial benefit will enable players to try select games before they buy. After downloading a trial of the full game, players can play it for two hours for most games. It’s a great way to try games before players decide to buy. Here are some of the titles that will be part of the time-limited game trials.

PlayStation Studios 

• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection | Naughty Dog, PS5
• Horizon Forbidden West | Guerrilla, PS4/PS5

Third Party Partners

• Cyberpunk 2077 | CD Projekt, PS5
• Farming Simulator 22 | Giants Software GmBH, PS4/PS5 
• Tiny Tina’s Wonderland |  2K Games, PS4/PS5
• WWE 2K22 | 2K Games, PS4/PS5

New Games Added Regularly 

The games available in our PlayStation Plus catalogue will continue to refresh and evolve over time, so there is always something new to play.

 PlayStation Plus Essential 

• A monthly refresh will occur on the first Tuesday of the month for the PlayStation Plus Essential Plan (and both higher tiers), with new PS4 and PS5 games added to the service – same as what PlayStation Plus members get today

PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe 

• An additional monthly refresh will occur in the middle of each month with new games across the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe plans. The number of games refreshed will vary per month. 

Launch is just a few weeks away, coming to Australia on Thursday, 23 June. We are eager to provide this new service to our fans, and we hope you’ll enjoy the curated catalogue of games when it launches. 

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Sydney, Australia – May 17^th, 2022 – Warner Bros. Games has released a new MultiVersus cinematic trailer revealing Tasmanian Devil a.k.a. Taz (Looney Tunes), The Iron Giant (The Iron Giant) and Velma (Scooby-Doo), all of whom will all be joining the ever-expanding roster for the free-to-play platform fighter videogame in development by Player First Games. The fun-filled trailer showcases an epic clash of characters, with Taz’s frenzied demeanor on full display alongside Iron Giant’s aerial prowess, while also confirming the astute problem-solver Velma, as they join the fight against a host of heroes and personalities, from Batman (DC) and Shaggy (Scooby-Doo) to Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) and Arya Stark (Game of Thrones), and more.

Also announced, the MultiVersus Open Beta will be coming July 2022, and the MultiVersus official key art has been revealed.

View the MultiVersus – Official Cinematic Trailer – You’re with Me!,

Players can register now at MultiVersus.com for a chance to participate in the recently announced Closed Alpha, beginning this week on May 20 and running through May 28. Please note, registration does not guarantee entry into the test as space is limited. The Closed Alpha will feature 15 playable characters including Taz and Velma; seven different maps including the Batcave (DC), Tree Fort (Adventure Time), and Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo); and a variety of different ways to experience the game including the 2 vs. 2 team-based cooperative mode, 1 vs. 1 matches, 4-player free-for-all, and The Lab (practice mode).

MultiVersus is an all-new free-to-play, platform fighter that introduces a team-based 2 vs. 2 format combined with an ever-expanding cast of iconic characters, including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn (DC); Shaggy and Velma (Scooby-Doo); Bugs Bunny and Tasmanian Devil a.k.a. Taz (Looney Tunes); Arya Stark (Game of Thrones); Tom & Jerry; Jake the Dog and Finn the Human (Adventure Time); Steven Universe and Garnet (Steven Universe); The Iron Giant (The Iron Giant) an extraordinary original creature named Reindog; and many more to come. The MultiVersus Open Beta will be available July 2022 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and PC with full cross-play support and dedicated server-based rollback netcode for robust online competition.

For additional information about MultiVersus, visit MultiVersus.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@MultiVersus), YouTube (MultiVersus), Instagram (MultiVersusGame), Facebook (MultiVersus), and Discord (MultiVersus).