Sony’s September 2024 State of Play packed a range of game reveals, updates, and announcements over its 30-minute runtime. Here’s a summary of the key highlights:
- Astro Bot: Team Asobi revealed new speedrun levels and introduced 10 new Special Bots to rescue this Fall.
- Ghost of Yōtei: Sucker Punch announced a new PS5 title featuring a fresh protagonist and storyline, set in a new region of Japan. Launching in 2025.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: Guerrilla Games announced the remaster, set to release on PS5 and PC on October 31. It includes re-recorded dialogue, mocap improvements, and enhanced graphics.
- LEGO Horizon Adventures: A LEGO-themed Horizon game arrives on PS5 on November 14, featuring exclusive pre-order bonuses.
- PlayStation 5 Pro: More details were provided on how upcoming titles will take advantage of the enhanced hardware capabilities when it launches on November 7.
- PS5 Chroma Collection: A new collection of PS5 accessories, including DualSense controllers and console covers in three colours—Chroma Pearl, Indigo, and Teal—was revealed.
- PlayStation Plus: October’s lineup includes WWE 2K24, Dead Space, and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, along with upcoming PlayStation classics Dino Crisis and Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain for Premium members.
- Alan Wake 2: The Lake House: A new expansion for Alan Wake 2 launching in October, introducing a new horror-filled location.
- ArcheAge Chronicles: The next installment in the ArcheAge series was revealed, set to release in 2025 on PS5.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard: EA provided a gameplay demo for the upcoming Dragon Age title, launching on October 31.
- Dynasty Warriors: Origins: Koei Tecmo announced Dynasty Warriors: Origins with a release date of January 17, 2025, for PS5.
- Fantasian Neo Dimension: The latest RPG from Hironobu Sakaguchi, set to launch on December 5 on PS5.
- Fear the Spotlight: A new horror title inspired by classic PlayStation-era games, launching October 22.
- Fortnite: Epic Games revealed a split-screen mode for LEGO Fortnite, coming in October, and a limited edition Fortnite DualSense controller launching on November 7.
- Hell is Us: Rogue Factor’s Hell is Us made its gameplay debut, showcasing its exploration-heavy, no hand-holding design.
- Hitman World of Assassination: The popular franchise will be available on PlayStation VR2 in December, with 21 locations and full dual-wielding support.
- Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered: A remastered version of the classic Legacy of Kain games, launching on December 10 for PS4 and PS5.
- Lunar Remastered Collection: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete return in a remastered collection in Spring 2025.
- Metro Awakening: The next Metro title, written by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, releases for PS VR2 on November 7.
- Monster Hunter Wilds: Capcom revealed a new monster, the “White Wraith,” in a trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds, releasing February 28, 2025.
- Palworld: A multiplayer survival crafting game set in a world inhabited by creatures called Pals, released today for PS5.
- Stellar Blade: Shift Up announced a NieR: Automata DLC collaboration for Stellar Blade and introduced a new photo mode.
- The Midnight Walk: A claymation-style dark fantasy adventure coming to PS5 and PS VR2 in Spring 2025.
- TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge – Radical Reptiles: A new DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, launching today.
- Sonic X Shadow Generations: A new Sonic DLC launching December 12 as a tie-in with the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie.
- Towers of Aghasba: This open-world city-building adventure will be available in Early Access on PS5 in November.
Check out the video replay below of State of Play September 2024 announcements–what are you most looking forward to?
