Newzoo's August revenue charts for the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy saw several new releases enter the Top 20. EA Sports Madden NFL 27 debuted at No. 2 on console, while House House's Big Walk ranked No. 3 on PC and Star Wars Zero Company placed No. 6 on PC and No. 20 on console. Pokémon Pokopia climbed from No. 28 to No. 7 on console after its Bubbly Basin DLC released.
VGC went hands-on with the opening hours of Most Wanted, the new roguelike mode in Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, in which players fight waves of enemies from the base game before facing one of the Yotei Six. The mode is run-based, with currency and upgrades earned each run that can be spent on abilities and starting weapons, and it lets players unlock multiple characters including Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima. Most Wanted and the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion launch on October 1 as a $14.99 DLC, while a $69.99 Complete Edition is available now.
Publisher Konami has released a playable demo for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on the PS Store, available now on PS5. The demo weighs just over 4 GB and covers essentially the beginning of the full game, with progress carrying over to the full release. Set in 1499 Paris and starring Rose Belmont, the game is the first mainline Castlevania entry in over a decade and launches on 15th October.
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said in an interview with The Verge that Sony and Nintendo should try to keep the current console generation going as long as possible, since people are happy using PS5 and Switch 2. He added that gamers and developers are not asking for more power, and that both companies are going to do pretty well for many years to come.
Sony is now selling the Lego Astro Bot set as a standalone purchase on the PlayStation Direct store for $24.99 / £17.99 plus shipping, with PlayStation Plus subscribers getting 5% off. The 276-piece set stands around 8 inches high on its included stand, with movable head and arms and eyes that swap between round and half-moon shapes. Previously the Lego Astro Bot was only available as a gift-with-purchase promotion for spending over $150 / £135 on the Lego website.
The LEGO set based on the original PlayStation console is now available for LEGO Insiders, priced at $179.99 with 1,911 pieces and a free LEGO Astro Bot gift with purchase. Non-members can buy it starting October 4. The near 1:1 scale set includes the original no-analog-sticks controller, working Power and Open buttons, and two hidden dioramas based on Gran Turismo (1997) and Ape Escape (1999).
Lego's Sony PlayStation set officially launches Oct. 1 for Lego Insiders and Oct. 4 for everyone, priced at $179.99. The 1,911-piece set builds the original PlayStation console and controller at near 1:1 scale, with a working "Open" button that reveals mini dioramas based on 1997's Gran Turismo and 1999's Ape Escape. It will be available from Lego.com.
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says Sony should try to keep the current console generation going as long as possible, arguing that neither players nor developers are asking for more power. In an interview with The Verge, he suggested Sony and Nintendo might delay next-gen launches because of rising costs, and that owners of PS5, Switch 2, or capable PCs are happy to keep using them. He also floated the idea of contract financing for hardware over $1,000, such as a $50-a-month subscription.
MP1st reports that Naughty Dog has a new Uncharted game in development, led by The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayag. The report says Nathan Drake will appear in some form but is no longer the lead character, though whether he is the protagonist, a side character or a cameo is unclear. The outlet also claims The Last of Us 3 would follow this new Uncharted instalment.
According to a new report by MP1st, Naughty Dog is planning to return to the Uncharted series once it finishes Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, with the new game reportedly being a new entry rather than a remake. Naughty Dog veteran Shaun Escayag is apparently leading the project, and series protagonist Nathan Drake will also reportedly return, though it's unclear in what capacity. Industry leaker NateTheHate has also confirmed the report, but the project is said to still be early in the concept phase and subject to change.
Sony Pictures has delayed the Helldivers movie from its November 10, 2027 release date to June 9, 2028. Alan Ritchson will star as one of the soldiers defending Super Earth, with Justin Lin still attached to direct. Jason Momoa, previously set to star, dropped out earlier this year, and the rest of the cast has yet to be announced.
Sony Pictures announced on September 30 that Alan Ritchson is confirmed to play one of the Helldivers in the film adaptation, with the release date shifted from November 10, 2027 to June 9, 2028. Justin Lin remains set to direct, with Hutch Parker, PlayStation Productions' Asad Qizilbash, and Lin's Perfect Storm Entertainment producing. Jason Momoa was initially slated to star but left the project this summer for unknown reasons.
A new report claims a brand new Uncharted game featuring Nathan Drake is in active development at Naughty Dog, and it is not a remake. The project is led by Shaun Escayag, who previously directed Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and is expected to be Naughty Dog's next game after Intergalactic, at least a couple of years away.
A new report from MP1st claims Naughty Dog has a new Uncharted game in development, led by The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayag. The outlet says Nathan Drake will appear in some form but will no longer be the lead character, though it can't confirm whether he's the protagonist, a side character, or a cameo. The report also claims The Last of Us 3 will be Naughty Dog's project after this new Uncharted instalment.
Vincent D’Onofrio pushed back against complaints that God Of War Laufey protagonist Faye, played by Deborah Ann Woll, isn’t attractive enough. He called Woll beautiful, talented, smart, and kind, and said he is a God of War fan looking forward to playing the new game with his son. A reply in the thread summed it up: “Buddy got bodied by Kingpin.”
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said in a New York Times interview that "competition and collaboration can coexist" between Xbox and Sony, and that work with Sony will continue. Asked about Xbox taking over publishing duties for Hideo Kojima's Physint from PlayStation Studios, she laughed off the idea of apologising to Sony and said she was happy Kojima chose to work with Xbox.
Vincent D'Onofrio pushed back on X against a self-proclaimed "gooner" who complained that God of War Laufey's armor sets don't show enough skin on Deborah Ann Woll's character. The actor called Woll beautiful, extremely talented and a good friend, adding that he is a God of War fan and can't wait to play the new game with his son. God of War Laufey releases on February 16, 2027, exclusively on PlayStation 5.
PS Plus subscribers can claim six free Spider-Man: Brand New Day PSN avatars starting 6th October via the Sony Pictures Core app, including Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Zendaya's MJ. Non-members must purchase the digital version of the film to get them. The movie broke domestic box office records earlier this year and is nearing $2.5 billion internationally.
A New York Times profile of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reported that Microsoft's deal for Hideo Kojima's Physint was substantially below what Xbox would typically spend to develop a premium game, and included film and TV rights. Kojima pitched the project to Sharma after Sony canceled the previously PlayStation-exclusive game. Physint still has no release window and is expected after OD, Kojima's next game for Xbox.
A Reddit user relays a New York Times report saying Kojima's upcoming game Physint was signed with Xbox for substantially less than what Xbox would typically spend to develop a premium game, and that the agreement included film and TV rights. Asha Sharma said she was happy Kojima chose to work with Xbox and that work with Sony would continue, saying competition and collaboration can coexist. The poster notes this does not settle the discussion, though the previously floated $400 million figure may not have been on the table.
Publisher Joystick Ventures and developer Summitsphere announced that ANTONBLAST will launch for PS5 and PS4 in mid-October. The side-scrolling action platformer first launched for PC via Steam on December 3, 2024, followed by Switch on December 13, 2024. Players take on the role of Dynamite Anton or his coworker Annie to destroy bizarre worlds and reclaim his Spirits from Satan.
Alinea Analytics' Rhys Elliot has argued that Gears of War: E-Day shouldn't have been cancelled on PS5, citing "soft" Steam pre-orders. He said the game has amassed just 120k pre-orders on Steam, low for a big-budget AAA production, and noted the port was reportedly already in the works. He also stressed the game's online multiplayer focus requires a large crossplay audience.
Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for October 2026, featuring three titles: F1 25 (PS5), Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PS5), and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 (PS4, PS5). F1 25 is Codemasters' latest Formula 1 racer, which IGN scored 8/10, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 is Crytek's extraction shooter whose PS5 version includes a battle royale mode. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 supports local and online co-op.
PlayStation revealed October's PS Plus monthly games on September 30, available to all subscribers across all tiers and able to be added permanently starting October 6. The lineup is F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 on PS5, plus Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 on PS4 and PS5, with only Hunt: Showdown 1896 offering spooky-adjacent vibes. The games can be claimed for free until November 2, while September's Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes must be grabbed by October 5.
PlayStation Plus members can claim October 2026's three free games from October 6 through November 2. The lineup is F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 on PS5, plus Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 on PS5 and PS4. Subscribers can also claim Halloween-themed in-game item bundles for games including Call of Duty: Warzone and Overwatch throughout the month.
Sony has revealed the October Essential free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. Subscribers can start downloading the games on Oct. 6.
Publisher Joystick Ventures and developer Summitsphere announced that ANTONBLAST will launch for PS5 and PS4 on October 1 in Australia and New Zealand, with a worldwide release to follow in mid-October. The side-scrolling action platformer first launched for PC via Steam on December 3, 2024, and for Switch on December 13, 2024. Players take on the role of Dynamite Anton or his coworker Annie to destroy bizarre worlds and steal Spirits back from Satan.
PlayStation has revealed the three games coming to all PS Plus tiers in October: F1 25 for PS5, Hunt: Showdown 1896 for PS5, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for PS4 and PS5. They can be claimed from Tuesday, October 6 until Monday, November 2, and remain playable as long as members stay subscribed. Members have until Monday, October 5 to claim Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes.
Sony Group has announced it will not attend CES 2027, with a company spokesperson saying its business focus is shifting toward entertainment, IP and technology that supports creators. Sony has exhibited at CES since the first show in 1967 and used the event to reveal the PlayStation 5 name and the PlayStation Now streaming service. At this year's CES Sony had no standalone booth, while its joint venture with Honda showed the Afeela EV, a project the two companies said earlier this year they would reassess.
PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October are F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, all available to PS Plus members from Tuesday, October 6 until Monday, November 2. F1 25 is the official game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship and adds a new multiplayer mode in F1 World, while Hunt: Showdown 1896 is an extraction shooter playable solo or with up to two teammates. Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 comes to PS5 and PS4 with four-player online co-op and two-player local split screen.
IGN breaks down the ending of Marvel's Wolverine, noting that the game gives Logan his adamantium skeleton via Apocalypse and turns him and Jean Grey into immortal lovers spanning centuries. Essex, better known as Mister Sinister, uses the Helix Device to awaken dormant mutants and unleash Sentinels before Wolverine kills him, though a final blast of Helix energy reactivates the Shinigami within Logan. A post-credits scene shows Apocalypse recruiting Sabretooth as his new Horseman of War, setting up a sequel.
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden advised new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to "pick a lane," calling her decision Xbox's "Dreamcast moment." He framed the choice as either competing with PlayStation as a platform or exiting hardware to focus on software as the world's biggest game publisher. Xbox is mid-restructure, with nearly 2,000 staff laid off, multiple studios exiting or facing closure, and various games canceled.
Ahead of its 15th February release, God of War Laufey has climbed to the top of PS Store charts in dozens of countries. After Sony opened pre-orders yesterday, the game sits second in 44 of the official storefronts tracked by PS Store DB, beaten in nearly all of them only by the upcoming GTA 6, with the pricier Digital Deluxe Edition performing best. There had been concern that the new protagonist version might not match its Kratos-led predecessors, but so far there is no sign of that.
Sony has announced the PS Plus Essential lineup for October 2026: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. The games can be claimed from Tuesday 6th October until 2nd November, with all three available on PS5 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 also on PS4.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the October 2026 Monthly Games lineup for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers, available from October 6. The lineup includes Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for PS5 and PS4, plus F1 25 and Hunt: Showdown 1896 for PS5.
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden advised Xbox CEO Asha Sharma that Xbox should "pick a lane": either compete as a platform against PlayStation or accept its role as one of the world's biggest game publishers and focus on software. He called it Xbox's "Dreamcast moment," citing Sega's exit from hardware to become a software company. Xbox has recently seen waves of layoffs, parted ways with several studios, and consolidated remaining developers under Activision, Blizzard, King, and Bethesda.
Sony has officially added a requirement for buying the PS5 Pro, the more powerful version of the PS5. Demand is high, console prices are steeper than ever partly due to rising RAM and component costs, and scalpers are reselling the PS5 Pro at astronomical prices.
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida said in an interview with The Verge that Sony should keep the PS5 generation going as long as possible, because people are very happy using PS5 and Switch 2. He pointed to rising component costs and said neither players nor developers are strongly demanding more powerful hardware. He added that Xbox, with Series X|S falling behind and the company going through changes, may be more incentivised to release its next console.
Publisher Joystick Ventures and developer Summitsphere announced that side-scrolling action platformer ANTONBLAST will launch for PS5 and PS4 on October 1, and it is available now in regions where it is already October 1. The game first launched for PC via Steam on December 3, 2024, followed by Switch on December 13, 2024.
PS Store's Autumn Adventures sale runs until 7th October 2026, and Push Square has picked over 40 PS5 and PS4 games worth buying from the thousands discounted. Every game listed scored at least 7/10 from Push Square and is at its lowest price, with some hitting new all-time lows. The list includes Baldur's Gate 3, Celeste, Dave the Diver, and Castlevania Dominus Collection.