Step into the shadows in an all-new Thief game, heading to PS VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S, and PC VR later this year
Sydney, Australia – June 5, 2025 – During PlayStation State of Play, Vertigo Games, in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal and Maze Theory, proudly unveiled Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, a fully immersive stealth experience set to launch later this year on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3 and 3S, and PC VR. Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow brings back the iconic Thief franchise and reintroduces players to The City, where danger lurks around every corner and secrets are hidden in plain sight.
UNLEASH THE THRILL OF STEALTH
Experience the world of Thief for the first time in VR, blending classic stealth gameplay with next-gen immersion. Use your body to sneak past guards and your hands to pickpocket, pry open hidden compartments, and bypass locks through tactile interactions. Wield an array of arrows and tools to distract, disable, or eliminate threats with immersive VR archery as you climb rooftops, sneak through back alleys, and uncover secrets in a dark, steampunk-inspired world. Every heist offers multiple paths and playstyles, whether you sneak past guards unseen or take them down from the shadows.
STEP INTO THE DARK AND DANGEROUS STREETS OF THE CITY
The City is a place of shadows, ruled by the tyrant Baron Ulysses Northcrest. You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Northcrest’s brutality and shaped by the streets, who steals as the only means to survive. That is, until you uncover something greater: a legendary artifact holding a legacy from the past. Use immersive VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the forces controlling The City. Unravel its darkest secrets and expose a sinister conspiracy that looms over its very foundation.
A LEGACY REIMAGINED FOR VR
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow is brought to you by Vertigo Games, the award-winning creators of Metro Awakening and Arizona Sunshine, in close collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, and is currently in development by Maze Theory.
Richard Stitselaar, CEO of Vertigo Games: “We set out to create a VR experience where players don’t just play a thief; they become one. It’s a privilege to work alongside Eidos-Montréal and Maze Theory on such an iconic franchise and bring it to life in a way that’s never been done before. This is the kind of immersive storytelling and interactivity we believe defines the future of the medium.”
Steven Gallagher, Creative Director at Eidos-Montréal: “Thief has always been about mastering the shadows, using a mix of tools and wit to navigate its dark and dangerous world. Whether you’re sneaking through or taking a more direct approach with arrows and blackjack, it’s a place full of intrigue. Seeing it reimagined in VR is incredibly exciting, bringing a whole new depth to Thief’s atmospheric world, and we can’t wait for both longtime fans and new players to experience it in virtual reality.”
Phil White, CEO of Maze Theory: “It’s been tough keeping this one in the shadows—literally. We’ve been in full stealth mode, but now it’s time to step into the light and finally unveil Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. The team has worked tirelessly to stay true to the spirit of the series, delivering a level of immersion unlike anything you’ve seen. This is what stealth feels like when you are the thief.”
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About Vertigo Games
Vertigo Games is an award-winning, multi-platform VR publisher and developer with offices in Rotterdam & Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Los Angeles, California. The company offers a portfolio of quality VR games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences. Recent games include Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine® Remake, Arizona Sunshine® 2, The 7th Guest VR, and After the Fall®. Vertigo Games is a PLAION Group company. https://vertigo-games.com/.
About Eidos-Montréal
Established in 2007, Eidos-Montréal® is a premiere developer of interactive entertainment based on new intellectual properties and beloved franchises. Renowned as master storytellers, the studio builds immersive worlds and adventures that create lasting memories for players across the globe. Eidos-Montréal crafts its multiple interactive projects with close-knit teams in a hybrid work environment, keeping their focus on creativity and technological innovation. Eidos-Montréal is part of Crystal Dynamics – Eidos, an operative group within Embracer Group AB which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. Learn more at eidosmontreal.com.
About Maze Theory
Maze Theory is a leading immersive gaming studio led by experienced industry veterans from top entertainment companies including Activision, Sony PlayStation, Oculus, EA, Disney, BBC, Channel 4, Output Group and more. Previous VR titles include Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom and Dr. Who: The Edge of Time.
Devcats embark on their biggest adventure ever in this cozy new space-age chapter
CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil – June 4, 2025 – A Planet Full of Cats, the adorable feline-filled hidden object adventure and next installment in developer Devcats’ popular Full of Cats series, rockets to the outer reaches of the galaxy to rescue a wayward group of adventurous kitties on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC and Linux in Q1 2026, as seen in today’s Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase.
Tailing its successful predecessors with more than 1.5 million downloads combined, A Planet Full of Cats tasks bounty hunter Judy with uncovering why a cat-colonized planet has lost contact with the Galactic Feline Federation. Explore diverse biomes including fungal forests, icy landscapes, and underground temples on the planet of cats and rescue lost furballs by solving enjoyable puzzles and unlocking new locations.
Spot sneaky kitties hidden within the scenery, collecting special powers and abilities such as x-ray vision, ice melting heat rays, and armor to protect from drastic temperatures to detect even the most elusive furballs. Travel through several non-linear progression paths to reveal the reason the planet’s communications went dark – all while collecting adorable kitties, of course.
“A Planet Full of Cats builds on our previous games, adding devious new puzzles inspired by classic Metroidvania titles, all while maintaining the cozy hidden object pace our players love,” says Fofiño, an orange cat who designs games for Devcats. “This is our most ambitious project ever, and we can’t wait for our players to head to a whole new alien world to find a whole colony of lost cats.” Disclaimer: This message has been translated by an expert feline whisperer for clarity.
A Planet Full of Cats will launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam for Windows PC and Linux in Q1 2026. It will offer English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Italian, German, French, Polish, and Turkish language support.
Devcats is an independent development studio based in Brazil, consisting of six rescued cats cooking up biscuits and cat-themed games while raising awareness on adoption and rescue. They strive to create cozy and wholesome experiences through imaginative ideas and valued community feedback.
Rediscover the World of Luxendarc with Updated Graphics, New Minigames and More
London (June 5, 2025) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® released the highly anticipated BRAVELY DEFAULT™ FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster, a beautiful revival of one of the most beloved RPGs of the century. Now available on the new Nintendo Switch™ 2 system, this HD remaster invites players to relive the epic journey with enhanced visuals and brand-new minigames.
View the BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster launch trailer
Originally released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS, BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster brings the unforgettable story, iconic characters designed by Akihiko Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, NieR:Automata) and innovative “Brave & Default” turn-based battle system to the current generation of gamers for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. The HD remaster is perfect for long-time fans to revisit the world of Luxendarc and for newcomers alike.
The Nintendo Switch 2 system exclusive remaster contains two brand-new minigames that utilize the hardware’s mouse controls. In Luxencheer Rhythm Catch, a rhythm-based game, players will use the mice as light sticks and put on a rousing performance. In Ringabel’s Panic Cruise, players will use the mice to steer an airship while fulfilling various requests from your party members, putting players’ multitasking skills to the test. Players can earn various rewards by playing these minigames such as the new notes, an accessory to completely disable enemy encounters and costumes to change the characters’ appearances.
BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is set in Luxendarc, a world where four elemental crystals maintain peace and balance. When darkness suddenly emerges from the Great Chasm that left a gaping void in the world, the warriors of light will embark on an adventure to save the world from calamity. Players will join Agnès Oblige, the vestal of the Wind Crystal, Tiz Arrior, a kind shepherd and sole survivor of the Great Chasm that engulfed his hometown, Edea Lee, the only daughter of the grand marshal of the Duchy of Eternia, Ringabel, an amnesiac young man with a mysterious journal that has chronicled future events and Airy, a cryst-fairy, on an epic journey to restore light to the crystals and bring peace to the world.
Players can work strategically to control the flow of battle with the innovative “Brave & Default” battle system: Brave to expend Brave Points to increase the number of actions taken in turn, and Default to stock up a turn while shoring up defenses. With the game’s job system that features over 20 unique jobs, players can mix and match different jobs and abilities to experiment with a huge variety of party compositions. Thrilling turn-based battles, which can be sped up by the player as desired, are enhanced further by a larger-than-life soundtrack from Revo, making BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster a can’t miss for RPG enthusiasts.
BRAVELY DEFAULT, originally released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS, is the first RPG in the landmark BRAVELY franchise, which has sold over 3 million units worldwide. Telling a classic fantasy tale of crystals and warriors of light, the title is known for its deceptively simple storyline and iconic Brave & Default battle system, in addition to its character designs by Akihiko Yoshida and music composed by Revo. Developed by Team Asano, the game serves as a point of genesis for the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler series. An HD remaster redesigned to be played comfortably on modern consoles is available now for Nintendo Switch 2.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY™, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST™, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS™. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
PlayStation State of Play – June broadcast has wrapped with some huge announcements, including the reveal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, unveiling of 007 First Light and a first look at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s first wireless fight stick controller. See below for a round-up of the biggest announcements:
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches 2026 on PS5, Steam and Epic
PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works (Arc), and Marvel Games have joined forces to realise the latest in tag team fighters, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!
Experience the Marvel Universe like never before with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay mechanics, and jaw-dropping visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Whether this is your first fighting game or you are a veteran of the genre, Arc has incorporated gameplay controls and mechanics that are easy to pick up and play, and yet still offer the depth and versatility for high level competition.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches in 2026 – find out more at the PlayStation Blog here.
Ghost of Yōtei gameplay deep dive coming July 2025
Sucker Punch has revealed a special State of Play episode dedicated to Ghost of Yōtei coming in July 2025. You’ll get an extended look at new and evolved gameplay mechanics, including exploration, combat, and much more.
Ghost of Yōtei releases Thursday, 2 October on PS5.
Astro Bot: five new Vicious Void Galaxy levels, Special Bots launch this July
Team ASOBI announced more additional content landing in Astro Bot this July 10 at 11pm AEST. 5* brand new levels will make their way into the game as part of the Vicious Void Galaxy, bringing the total number of levels in Astro Bot to a whopping 90+! The 5 levels available will be:Twin-Frog Trouble, Suck It Up, Handhold Havoc, High Inflation and… well. You’ll have to play and see.
An updated Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is also coming later this year.
Additional content lands in Astro Bot Thursday, 10 July at 11pm AEST. Read full information about the new levels and DualSense here.
*Astro Bot game and internet connection required for add-on update.
Introducing Project Defiant, the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PS5 and PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment is excited to unveil its first wireless fight stick, codenamed Project Defiant. This sleek new controller will give players more flexibility to play their favourite fighting games, whether that is wirelessly with the innovative PlayStation Link technology that provides ultra-low latency, or through a wired connection on PS5 or PC.
Check out all the features of Project Defiant on the PlayStation Blog here.
Unveiling 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s James Bond action-adventure game
During today’s State of Play, IO Interactive officially unveiled 007 First Light, an upcoming third-person action-adventure game centred on a standalone re-imagining of James Bond’s origin, coming out in 2026.
This is Bond as you’ve never seen him before — the youngest Bond fans have ever met. In 007 First Light, at only 26 years old, he isn’t the fully fledged 007 you know from the tux-and-martini days but a man with sharp instincts, sometimes reckless, who is still learning when to fight, when to bluff, and when to disappear into the shadows.
Read more at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer below to get a first taste of what’s to come in 007 First Light.
Lumines Arise bursts onto PlayStation 5 this Spring
Lumines Arise is a brand-new entry in the critically acclaimed series which began on the PlayStation Portable 20 years ago (available as Lumines Remastered on PS4).
Lumines Arise on PlayStation 5 with optional PS VR2 compatibility is more than just an ordinary puzzle game — the aim is to hit you right in the feels. You emerge from the darkness in the first stage (a glimpse of which you saw in today’s announcement trailer), and every stop on the over 30-stage journey evokes a different and complex emotional response. From lush jungles, oceans teeming with life, and snakes preparing to strike, to more electronic frontiers like the bustling streets of Tokyo and the endless expanse of outer space. All with visual flourishes to incite synesthesia.
Watch the announcement trailer below and head to the PlayStation blog to learn more.
Pragmata coming to PS5 2026, new gameplay revealed
Pragmata is an all-new science fiction adventure with its own unique twist of action and strategy. The trailer features the two main characters, as well as a glimpse of the sci-fi inspired visuals and the cold, dark stretch of the moon where the game takes place.
The two protagonists, Hugh and Diana, happen upon one another and must work together to defeat the lunar station AI and return to Earth.
Pragmata will release on PS5 in 2026.
For more details, check out the PlayStation Blog post here.
Romeo is a Dead Man, launches on PS5 next year
Super bloody action, crazy twists and turns to blow players’ minds, and a whole mess of kinda-stereotypical gimmicks – all rolled into one wild ride. Our hero Romeo Stargazer is a man stuck between life and death. His own was saved mere seconds before the end by way of a time paradox that shattered the space-time continuum, which was created by a genius scientist screwing around. Now, Romeo is FBI Space-Time special agent “Dead Man”, and sporting a rad mask called Dead Gear, must hunt space-time’s most wanted fugitives through multiple universes!
Grasshopper Manufacture’s new title, Romeo is a Dead Man, is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5 in 2026.
Find out more at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the announcement trailer here.
Silent Hill f launches September 25, PS5 gameplay revealed
In this new game, coming to PS5 on September 25, you play as Shimizu Hinako, a high schooler from Ebisugaoka, who explores her hometown as it becomes engulfed in fog and shifts nightmarishly, solving puzzles and fighting for her life in the process.
As Hinako tries to survive the now fog-wreathed town, she will be faced with decisions that will shape her ultimate fate. Will she choose to embrace elegance and beauty? Or will her path lead her to madness and horror? Is she doomed to succumb to the insanity unfolding before her, or can she face her fears and find a way to escape?
The game launches Thursday, 25 September, and pre-orders are live on PlayStation Store from today.
Check out more details on the PlayStation Blog here.
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement revealed, launches on PS5 in 2026
Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, is an entirely new 2.5D side-scrolling action RPG. Helmed by Creative Director Shutaro and produced by Iga, this duo is renowned for creating games which are famous for their 2D exploration-style side-scrolling action gameplay.
Set in the iconic, gothic world created for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, this newest installment in the Bloodstained saga brings the rich gameplay and storytelling of its predecessor to all new heights!
Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, you can Wishlist Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement from today.
Watch the announcement trailer here and head to the PlayStation Blog for more details.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Digimon Story Time Stranger, the latest installment in the “Digimon Story” series, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on Friday, 3 October 2025. Embark on an adventure that spans across the human world and Digital World, collecting and raising a diverse array of Digimon to fight in turn-based battles.
Watch the Release Date Trailer here.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles comes to PS5 and PS4 September 30, 2025
Originally released in 1997 for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most beloved titles in the franchise, known for its rich story and deep, strategic gameplay. This classic strategy RPG is coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this September with the release of Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles!
The development team has included two different versions of the game so that you can enjoy the title in that way that best suits you. The enhanced version adds fully voiced dialogue, an optimised and updated UI, graphical improvements, and a number of other quality of life features. Those who wish to enjoy Final Fantasy Tactics as they remember it are welcome to play the classic version, which unites the graphics and gameplay of the original 1997 version with the renowned War of the Lions translation for a unique way to experience this beloved title.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles launches Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 on PS5 & PS4.
Watch the announcement trailer here and learn more at the PlayStation Blog here.
Baby Steps Release Date
Baby Steps tells the story of Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.
Explore a world shrouded in mystery one step at a time as Nate makes human connections more extraordinary than he could ever have imagined. Hike the serene mountains by placing each footstep yourself, in original physics-based gameplay from the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. Take in the sights, fall in love with the local fauna, and try to find meaning in a wasted life.
Get ready to fall for Nate in Baby Steps, a literal walking simulator.
Baby Steps releases on PS5 Monday, 8 September 2025.
Watch the Release Date Announcement Trailer here.
Hirogami launches September 3rd 2025 on PS5
Hirogami is a 3D action platformer inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding).
Explore a beautiful origami world as Hiro, a fan-wielding master of the art of ‘folding’. Embark on a mystical journey to save your fragile home from deadly digital invaders. Take on animal forms to traverse the landscape, solve puzzles, overcome enemies, and save the realm!
Hirogami launches Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on PS5.
Watch the Pre-order Trailer here.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
Watch the Release Date Trailer for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, a legendary golf series developed by Hyde Inc. Players hit the greens with a suite of new characters and courses to enjoy in Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, launching on Friday 5 September for PS5.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound releases on PS4 and PS5 July 31st 2025
From the acclaimed team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound successfully unites the classic lore and gameplay of the Tecmo-developed (now KOEI TECMO GAMES) NINJA GAIDEN series from the classic era with the depth and intensity of the modern 3D entries. The best of both eras come together to create an epic and thrilling adventure.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound releases on PS4 and PS5 Thursday, 31 July 2025
Watch the Release Date Announcement trailer here.
Survival climber Cairn ascends to PS5 November 5
In Cairn, you will need determination and persistence to “make it this far”. The survival-climber will release on PS5 Wednesday, 5 November 2025. You can attempt your first ascent with Aava today, as a demo is available now on PS5! Go and hone your climbing skills on the Tenzen mountain ridge before the ascent of unforgiving Mount Kami.
Read full information at the PlayStation Blog here
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection launches on PS5, PS4 this year
Digital Eclipse were excited to reveal in today’s State of Play that they are partnering with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 later in 2025.
With multiple 90s and 2000s games from the early days of this groundbreaking fighting game series, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will also provide a comprehensive, detailed look at the franchise’s history.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection will launch on PS5 and PS4 later this year. Watch the announcement trailer here, and check out the PlayStation Blog here for more details.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Gameplay Trailer
Discover the origin story of iconic military operative Snake and begin to unravel the plot of the legendary Metal Gear series.
Today’s gameplay trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater offered a closer look at how this remake has approached the fearsome adversaries that Naked Snake will face on his mission: The Cobra Unit.
The new footage doesn’t just linger on the high stakes action you’ll face during the story campaign though. Konami also shares gameplay of Snake vs Monkey, which is also making its return when the game launches on PS5 Thursday, 28 August 2025.
Nioh 3 announced for PS5, limited-time demo available today
During today’s State of Play, Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja announced Nioh 3, the latest installment of its dark fantasy action RPG series taking place inside Japan’s historically turbulent Sengoku period.
To help celebrate the game’s announcement, a free limited-time demo of Nioh 3 has been released exclusively on PlayStation 5, available today! Whether you’re a new warrior to the series or it’s your first time experiencing the deadly and deep combat that help make Team Ninja famous.
Read full info on the PlayStation Blog here and watch the trailer here.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow announced for PS VR2, out 2025
The shadows are calling. The legendary Thief franchise returns, reimagined for PlayStation VR2, bringing players back to The City, where danger lurks around every corner and secrets are hidden in plain sight. But this time, you uncover something far greater—an artifact that holds a legacy from the past. Ready your tools, trust your instincts, and become the master thief you’ve always dreamed of. Welcome to Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, arriving later this year on PlayStation VR2.
Read full information on the PlayStation Blog here
Tides of Tomorrow reimagines multiplayer storytelling, out Feb 24 2026 on PS5
In this story-driven game of a new kind, your choices will shape other players’ journeys.
You begin your journey rescued from deadly waters, with no memory of who you are or how you got there. Somehow, you’ve awakened centuries after a massive flood wiped out most of civilization. Now, scattered communities survive across a harsh ocean world. Players will have to question their relationship to each other, challenge their morality and learn more about the bond they all share.
Tides of Tomorrow launches Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on PS5. Read full information at the PlayStation Blog here and watch the release trailer here.
Oceanic action RPG Sea of Remnants revealed for PS5
At today’s State of Play, Joker Studio announced Sea of Remnants for PS5, the gameplay trailer offering you a glimpse into a stunning world shaped by over six years of dedication from the team.
“This is an infinite voyage looping between death and rebirth—a journey where we row forward, tirelessly, only to return to where it all began.”
In Sea of Remnants, you play as an amnesiac sailor who sets off on a voyage alongside a mysterious girl—two travellers with different goals yet bound to the same path across the sea. The purpose of this journey is to reach the long-rumoured, deeply cursed Sea of Remnants—a place said to hold endless riches and renown. But those who fall into its waves… lose the very talents they once held most dear.
Sword of the Sea launches August 19 on PS5 as part of PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue
Sword of the Sea invites you to explore its mysterious and visually stunning world when it launches Tuesday, 19 August on PS5 and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.
Sword of the Sea focuses on unique and engaging movement. At its core, it is all about surfing. You’ll be carving your way across mysterious moving waves of sand on the ancient and powerful hoversword. We built this game with speed and manoeuvrability in mind – you’ll be catching air off fallen statues, grinding across the chains of archaic machines, and performing tricks in halfpipe-like tombs as you join the Wraith on his quest to bring life back to his barren world. And of course, there are plenty of intuitive yet satisfyingly expressive tricks you can do to show off your skills as you go.
Full information about the new title and announcement trailer can be found here.
FBC: Firebreak available day one with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue
FBC: Firebreak is a cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak— the Bureau’s most versatile unit—has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.
FBC: Firebreak shoots onto PS5 on Tuesday, 17 June – available day one with the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue.
PlayStation Plus Updates
Some additional announcements were made for PlayStation Plus:
The PS2 version of immersive sci-fi sim Deus Ex joins Game Catalogue Tuesday 17 June
Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 come to the PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range Tuesday 15 July.
Later this year, the original PlayStation versions of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis also come to PlayStation Plus Deluxe’s Classics range.
One of the Most Beloved FINAL FANTASY Games of All Time Gets an Enhanced Edition
SYDNEY (June 05, 2025)– Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that an enhanced edition of the genre defining tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, will make its long-awaited return as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles™, set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025.
The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honour will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists.
Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, in this standalone game, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict—in which players uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view.
Square Enix also revealed the new key art of Ramza and Delita, the two heroes of this story, drawn by Akihiko Yoshida. The art depicts the complex relationship of the two individuals – whether they stand together to protect one another, or the start of a departure as they walk divergent paths. Above them, Ovelia and Alma, both of whom have strong ties to Ramza and Delita, solemnly look into the distance, foreshadowing the direction that fate will lead them.
Legendarydevelopers from the original game will make their return in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Director), Hiroshi Minagawa (Art Director), and Yasumi Matsuno (Original Script, Scenario Writer and Editor).
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will include both
enhanced and classic versions of the game. The enhanced version features modern upgrades and quality-of-life changes, including fully voiced characters, a ground-up graphical overhaul and an updated user interface that make FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles the perfect entry point to the tactical RPG classic for new players. The classic version is a nostalgic recreation of the game, developed for players who want to experience the original FINAL FANTASY TACTICS from 1997.
Key Features:
Challenging, Tactical Turn-Based Battles — Experience the addictive tactical turn-based combat and deep character progression system that made the game an instant Tactical RPG classic. Players will test their battle acumen against a host of powerful enemies, and use the various terrains, characters and customizations, as well as their strategic thinking, to achieve victory.
Customizable Job System with Dynamic Character Progression — Players can master a robust roster of over 20 jobs—including black mage, dragoon, geomancer (who can use the environment against foes), summoner (who can call forth the iconic FINAL FANTASY moogle and other espers), time mage (who uses time magick), thief, and more—and over 300 character abilities to strategically build endless party combinations.
Enhanced Gameplay Features and a Faithful Classic Version — The enhanced version features a revised script and fully voiced dialogue, offering a new level of enjoyment to this classic story. Additionally, a brand-new UI, improved graphics, as well as additional character conversations and dialogue create a new level of immersion. Additionally, many new features have been added to make the game even more approachable including the ability to confirm unit turn order with the press of a button, scout the battlefield from afar with the tactical view feature, speed up battles with fast forward, auto save during battles, adjust game difficulty to match your play style, and more. The classic version faithfully recreates the 1997 release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS alongside the acclaimed War of the Lions translation—perfect for fans who wish to relive the original experience.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles’s voice castfeaturing an all-star lineup of new and returning FINAL FANTASY cast members, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series).
Players who pre-order will receive the following bonuses:
White Equipment for Ramza
Weapon: Mythril Knife
Accessory: Spiked Boots (Increase a unit’s Jump attribute while equipped)
Consumable items: High Potion x10
Consumable items: Ether x10
Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive the following bonuses, including a valuable accessory that increases the speed at which characters can learn abilities:
Weapon: Akademy Blade (Raises a unit’s speed attribute slightly while equipped)
Headwear: Akademy Beret (Prevents the Charmed status while equipped)
Combat Garb: Akademy Tunic (Grants Shell while equipped)
Accessory: Ring of Aptitude (Boosts JP earned while equipped)
Consumable Items: Phoenix Down x10
Black Equipment for Ramza
Red Equipment for Ramza
*An internet connection is required to receive the bonuses. *Bonuses can be obtained from the Options section of the main menu once it becomes available after starting a new game. *Ramza’s alternate equipment colors can be applied from his status screen under the Units section of the main menu. *Certain bonuses can also be obtained by playing through the game. *Bonuses may be distributed to players or made available for purchase at a later date.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025. For more information, visit: https://finalfantasytactics.com/.
About FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles
Since its original release in 1997, the award-winning FINAL FANTASY TACTICS has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a legendary title in the tactical RPG genre. Faithfully brought to modern platforms by a team composed of both original development members who worked on the 1997 title along with new faces, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles recreates the 1997 release for old and new fans alike, releasing on all major platforms on September 30, 2025.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 200 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
A limited-time free demo is available today exclusively on PlayStation®5!
Hertfordshire,4th June 2025 – Today, KOEI TECMO Europe and developer Team NINJA announced Nioh 3, the latest game in their dark samurai action RPG series, releasing simultaneously in early 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. In celebration of the announcement, a limited-time free demo is available exclusively on PlayStation®5 until 18th June 2025!
In Nioh 3, fans take on the role of a young warrior poised to become the next Shogun during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period. Players will be able to enjoy a unique open-field experience that combines the freedom of exploration with the tension and intensity of action characteristics that encompasses all Nioh titles. From fighting monstruous yokai and exploring villages where suspicious beings lurk, to tackling the daunting challenges of the Crucible, players will enjoy thrilling and hostile new environments as they fight to survive in this cursed kingdom.
Among other novelties, Nioh 3 introduces players to two distinct fighting styles during combat: Samurai and Ninja. While the Samurai style offers a similar gameplay experience to previous Nioh titles, it also introduces new actions such as enhancing the power of martial arts with the “Arts Proficiency” action, or the ability to block enemy attacks at the last second with the “Deflect” action.
Players will enjoy a faster gameplay experience when using the Ninja style, being able to perform aerial actions and dodges, allowing them to attack from outside of an enemy’s range. Using a variety of Ninjitsu techniques at their disposal such as “Mist”, which leaves a clone after an attack, and “Evade”, which allows them to narrowly avoid enemy strikes, players will be able to outmanoeuvre enemies and deliver devastating speed attacks from behind.
Fans will experience intense and deadly face-to-face confrontations by switching instantly and seamlessly from one combat style to another, or by choosing to continuously use only one style, depending on the enemies and the situation of the battlefield.
KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA invite all players to try out these new Samurai and Ninja gameplay styles in the Nioh 3Alpha Demo, available exclusively on PlayStation®5 until 18th June 2025. This free demo provides an early look at the game, including an in-progress character creation system. Upon finishing the demo, players are prompted to provide feedback, including thoughts on the new battle styles and open field exploration. A survey will be provided on the game’s official website in order to help facilitate feedback upon completion.
Players who clear the demo will receive a special helmet for use in Nioh 3’s full game upon release.Nioh 3 is currently in development and is scheduled for release early 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Windows PC via Steam®. The game will include Japanese and English voices with texts in English, French. Italian, German and Spanish.
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’ Warrior’s 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
Revealed during today’s PlayStation State of Play, the original 3D platformer Hirogami launches for PlayStation 5 and PC this September
Tokyo, Japan – June 4, 2025 – From developer Bandai Namco Studios Singapore and publisher Kakehashi Games, 3D action platformer Hirogamiis coming to PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 3, 2025.
The origami-inspired 3D platform adventure Hirogami first made its global debut exclusively for PC at the Tokyo Game Show in September 2024. Today, on Sony’s State of Play broadcast, Hirogami has been announced for PlayStation 5, launching alongside the PC version in September 2025.
About Hirogami In Hirogami, players will assume the role of Hiro, a brave warrior defending their fragile world from digital invaders known as “the Blight”. Armed with the ancient art of folding, Hiro harnesses the power of origami animal forms to crash, smash, leap, roll, and soar through platforming puzzles, defeat foes, and – with your help – save their tranquil homeland of Shishiki Village.
Roll through obstacles and enemies alike as a hardy Armadillo, traverse the treetops and pound pests as a mighty Ape, and leap to previously unreachable heights as a formidable Frog.
The excitement unfolds when Hirogami launches for PlayStation 5 and PC on September 3, 2025. Wishlist on Steam, or pre-order on the PlayStation Store today.
About Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Pte. Ltd.
A team of diverse, talented, and enthusiastic people whose mission is to create and deliver exceptional gaming experiences. Over the years, Bandai Namco Studios Singapore has worked on a variety of iconic game titles such as TEKKEN 7, TEKKEN 8, ACE COMBAT 7, SOUL CALIBUR VI and Taiko no Tatsujin: VR Festival!.
About Kakehashi Games
Founded in Tokyo in 2013, Kakehashi Games is a boutique publishing team that strives to build bridges between the East and the West. Over the last decade they have helped release over 300 of the most acclaimed indie titles in Japan, including Hollow Knight, Sea of Stars, Dead Cells, Eastward, and more. As of 2023, Kakehashi Games has become a worldwide publisher as well, with a focus on bringing the best indie games from Asia to the rest of the world.
Developers Gabe Cuzillo, Maxi Boch (APE OUT) and Bennett Foddy (QWOP) have finally motivated their lackadaisical publisher, Devolver Digital, to pull on their sauce-stained onesie and commit to releasing Baby Steps on September 8, 2025.
That’s right, Baby Steps is coming to PC and PlayStation 5 before GTA 6. We did it.
Baby Steps tells the story of Nate, an unemployed failson with nothing going for him, until one day he discovers a power he never knew he had… putting one foot in front of the other.
Explore a world shrouded in mystery one step at a time as Nate makes human connections more extraordinary than he could ever have imagined. Hike the serene mountains by placing each footstep yourself, in original physics-based gameplay from the minds behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. Take in the sights, fall in love with the local fauna, and try to find meaning in a wasted life.
Get ready to fall for Nate in Baby Steps, a literal walking simulator.
GAME FEATURES
Fully-simulated physics based walking.
A world that seems to come alive with a dynamic soundtrack built up out of four hundred and twenty beats and vibes.
A lengthy trek up a mountain-sized mountain that you can explore at your own pace, or slower.
The chaotic space co-op party game is available to wishlist on Steam
SAN FRANCISCO – June 4, 2025 – Independent game development studio Daruma Games today shared a new gameplay trailer for their debut title, Sol Mates, during Shacknews’ indie showcase.
Sol Mates is a chaotic co-op party game for 1-4 players that can be played locally or online. Steer, shield and blast your way through the galaxy, taking on space pirates, giant alien crabs, and sassy onboard AIs. Grow your space agency as you take on kooky requests, make story decisions together and soar among the stars in this cooperative roguelike spaceship sim.
Key Features
Chaotic cooperative gameplay – Chaos is at every turn as tension mounts throughout your interstellar journey. Work together with friends to become a well-oiled team that puts out fires, launches missiles, and steers the ship out of a crisis at the ready.
Mission-based storytelling – Sol Mates expertly weaves a humorous sci-fi storyline told through a series of hand-crafted missions mixed with procedurally generated twists.
Retro-futuristic art style – Enter the adorable and charming world of Sol Mates, where your customizable astronauts lead the way through a retro-futuristic universe filled with surprise and thrill. Battle massive space crabs and defeat hordes of pirates in colorful and explosive encounters.
Meaningful progression – By progressing through the campaign, you unlock new missions, characters, cosmetics, events, and challenges. With every new unlock comes new combinations offering endless replayability.
Sol Mates will launch in Early Access on Steam in 2025 on PC.
About Daruma Games
Daruma Games is a San Francisco-based game studio founded by veteran developers and friends Loren Weng and Simon Armstrong. They’re building experiences fueled by a love for games that are best played on a comfy couch. Games bring people together, and Daruma Games aims to leverage their love of cooperation and chaos to make games that’ll turn up the heat at game nights.
The Gardens Between expands into the virtual frontier with a massive amount of new content
MELBOURNE, Australia – June 4, 2025 –Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between, a significantly expanded VR iteration of the award-winning puzzle-based adventure The Gardens Between, from developer The Voxel Agents, breathes new life into an earnest story of friendship on Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2025, as debuted during the Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase. Get hands-on for the first time with the game during Steam Next Fest, which runs from June 9-16, 2025.
Bend time at will, as childhood best friends Arina and Frendt journey across islands filled with precious mementos from the seminal moments of their time together. Explore a captivating narrative and solve clever puzzles. Embrace a tale retold in a new light, with twice the content in an illustrious, comprehensive package.
Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between begins two decades after the original story, as Frendt is in the midst of moving. Upon discovering the diary of his childhood best friend, Arina, Frendt is transported back to The Gardens Between, now guided by Arina’s treasured diary.
Maneuver Frendt and Arina as the duo trek through dreamscapes, manipulating objects and time itself to solve puzzles reflecting their shared past. Throughout each level, experience the emotional journey through Arina’s perspective via the pages of her diary. Witness her evolving artistry, revealing her cherished moments with Frendt, and her personal growth from the rollercoaster of adolescence.
Dive into 40 new puzzles scattered across the levels, offering tangible and immersive interactions only possible in VR. Engage in bespoke puzzles delivering unparalleled emotional depth with real-time physics. Reach out and assemble toy parts, lift a paintbrush to experience a whimsical moment, or playfully craft a friendship bracelet to become part of this intimate world.
Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between will support both the touch controllers and controller-free hand tracking on Quest platforms, including Quest 2/Pro and Quest 3/3S.
“Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between is a tribute to the friendships from our childhoods that felt so impossibly large with unbreakable bonds,” says Simon Joslin, co-founder of The Voxel Agents. “We wanted to tap into something relatable, familiar, and nostalgic through the lens of VR. The magic of being a kid is fleeting, but the story of Arina and Frendt captures that enchantment in a beautiful package.”
Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between launches on Meta Quest platforms and SteamVR in 2025. Check out the demo during Steam Next Fest, running from June 9 to June 16, 2025. For more information, please visit the official game website, The Voxel Agents official website, and follow the team on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
About The Voxel Agents
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, The Voxel Agents was founded in 2009 by Simon Joslin, Matthew Clark, and Tom Killen to create games that kindle curiosity with a passion for highly focused gameplay. Previous achievements include their highly acclaimed releases The Gardens Between, Train Conductor, and Puzzle Retreat.
