State Of Play May 2024: All The Biggest PS5 Announcements And Games

The latest PlayStation showcaseAfter months of rumors and speculation fueled by the company's radio silence, Sony's latest State Of Play presentation is currently ongoing. 14 games for PlayStation 5 and PSVR 2 were teased earlier this week, and so far we've seen updates on Concord, Marvel Rivals, and God Of War Ragnarok on PC. Read on for a look at all the biggest announcements and games from the event, and check back afterward for a full recap. ConcordThe show opened with a deep dive into Concord, the upcoming 5v5 multiplayer FPS from Firewalk Studio. The 10-minute segment started with an extended trailer introducing a ragtag group of spacefarers attempting a heist, which was then followed by a first look at in-game action. A beta test will hit PS5 and PC in July, with the full launch scheduled for August 23. God Of War Ragnarok PCAfter the Concord presentation, the scene shifted to Kratos and Atreus, as God Of War Ragnarok is officially coming to PC on September 19. The port will include support for super ultrawide screens, as well as the full Valhalla DLC. Dynasty Warriors OriginsThe State Of Play then shifted to Dynasty Warriors Origins, a new entry in Omega Force's hack-and-slash action game. The trailer mixed story elements with raw gameplay before setting a 2025 release window. Infinity NikkiThe amine dress-up game Love Nikki will make its PlayStation 5 debut with Infinity Nikki. The brief trailer showed vast open worlds and our heroine dancing with local wildlife in separate biomes. The trailer ended with the announcement of a "test" in Q3 2024. Ballad Of AntaraNext up was Ballad of Antara, a dark fantasy ARPG from Infold Games and TipsWorks Studio. We see a man wielding a large sword accompanied by a woman with a bow, who are escorting a small child on the samurai's back. The game is scheduled for a 2025 release. Skydance's BehemothBehemoth, the next game from Skydance--the studio behind The Walking Dead: Saints And Sinners--was next in the showcase, where we saw new gameplay for the VR RPG. Along with some bow and sword combat, we get a glimpse at some of the titular behemoths that will be featured throughout. The game is now available to wishlist. Alien Rogue IncursionThe State Of Play stayed with VR for the next game: Alien Rogue Incursion from Creed: Rise To Glory developer Survios. The trailer showed a brief look of the first-person horror gameplay, where the player must quickly and quietly flee against a Xenomorph. Marvel RivalsThe showcase then moved away from VR with more gameplay of Marvel Rivals, the 5v5 hero shooter from NetEase. Along with a tease for a new space-faring hero, the trailer also highlighted a closed beta coming soon to PS5, with a PlayStation-exclusive Spider-Man skin for those who participate. Where Winds MeetNext was the soulslike action game Where Winds Meet, which first debuted during the previous State Of Play in January., as the briefgameplay trailer showed multiple fights against a few massive boss-style enemies. No release window was confirmed, but the game can be wishlisted now. Until Dawn RemakeThings turned spooky with new gameplay footage for the upcoming Until Dawn remake, the 2014 interactive teen slasher movie which is being rebuilt by Ballistic Moon. A few of the intense choice-based scenes from the game are highlighted in the trailer, with a release window of Fall 2024 confirmed at the end. Path Of Exile 2The State Of Play then shifted to Path Of Exile 2, the isometric RPG from Grinding Gear Games. The trailer showed new gameplay with multiple classes--including one where the player turned into a giant rampaging bear--as well as a boss fight against Krutog, Lord Of Kin. Path Of Exile 2 will enter early access on PS5 later this year. Silent Hill 2 RemakeThe long-awaited Silent Hill 2 Remake from Konami and Bloober Team was next on the docket with a new gameplay trailer. The video highlighted Silent Hill's updated environments and enemies, with James encountering a few demonic nurses before having a run-in with Pyramid Head itself. The segment ended with a release date confirmation, as Silent Hill 2 Remake will launch October 8. Monster Hunter WildsNext up was Monster Hunter Wilds, with Capcom unveiling gameplay from the upcoming monster-hunting adventure for the first time ever. Along with a glimpse at a few of the characters along for the journey, the trailer showed many of the massive monsters we'll be hunting, as well as a desert and savannah biome with multiple paths to explore. Monster Hunter Wilds is still slated for a 2025 launch, as no specific date was announced in this segment. Astro BotFinally, PlayStation's platforming droid Astro Bot is returning in an all-new adventure. The trailer showed multiple new worlds to explore in 3D platforming style, along with a few other gameplay features--at one point, the plucky robot turns a PlayStation 5 console into a spaceship and uses it to battle a massive bad guy in space. Astro Bot launches September 6.