[UPDATED] All The Confirmed Launch Day PlayStation 5 Games

Posted by Dylan Blight | Oct 26, 2020 | All News, PlayStation News, Video Game News | 0

(Originally published 17/09/20
Last updated 26/10/20)

PlayStation 5 games are now being given release dates following the reveal of the November 12th release date for the console.

On this page, we’re collecting details on all the games that’ll be available to play on the launch day of the new console as well as a list of titles that should arrive before January 31st, 2021.

If you see a game we’re missing, please let us know in the comments below.

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Here’s what first-party titles we know will launch on the PlayStation 5 on launch day.

Astro’s Playroom

(this comes pre-installed on all PS5’s)

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Astro and his crew lead you on a magical introduction through PS5 in this fun platformer that comes pre-loaded on PS5. Explore four worlds, each based on PS5…

Demon’s Souls

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From JAPAN Studio and Bluepoint Games comes a remake of the PlayStation classic, Demon’s Souls™. Entirely rebuilt from the ground up and masterfully enhanced…

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

(an Ultimate edition is also available that includes a remaster of Marvel’s Spider-Man)

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Experience the rise of Miles Morales in this gameplay sequence captured on PlayStation 5. Coming Holiday 2020.

Sackboy A Big Adventure

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Prepare to take Sackboy on an epic 3D platforming adventure with your friends. Pre-order Now!

And here’s the third-party titles we know will be available on launch day.

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla

(free upgrade for PS4 owners)

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Become Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior torn between their duty to their brother Sigurd and a personal quest for glory. Driven from Norway by endless wars and …

(free upgrade for PS4 owners)

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Check out the Borderlands 3 Developer Trailer and prepare for an all-new mayhem-fueled adventure! See the first ever Borderlands 3 gameplay at our May 1 Gameplay Reveal Event! Tune in at 10am PDT / 6pm BST at Borderlands.com. Music: “Can’t Hold Me Down” by GRiZ (ft.

Bugsnax

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From the minds behind Octodad: Dadliest Catch comes Bugsnax, a whimsical adventure game coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 holiday 2020. https://bugsn…

Destiny 2: Beyond Light

(Beyond Light owners on PS4 get a free upgrade)

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Be careful, Guardians. You aren’t the only ones who seek to use Stasis as a weapon. Learn More: bung.ie/37zbeGnPre-Order Beyond Light: http://bung.ie/beyondligh…

Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition

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“This is power!” #DevilMayCry 5 Special Edition launches day 1 on Next Gen: #PlayStation5 and #XboxSeriesX. https://bit.ly/DMC5SpecialEdition 😈 Playable Verg…

Dirt 5

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Fortnite

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Your first look at what Fortnite gameplay will look like on PlayStation 5 with Unreal Engine 4. Fortnite will be available on the PlayStation 5 for free on l…

Godfall

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Exploit weakpoints, slay with friends, and dominate the battlefield in Godfall on PlayStation 5 this Holiday 2020. Aperion is on the precipice of ruin. You a…

Just Dance 2021

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Get ready for the new Just Dance 2021! Watch to take a sneak peak at the upcoming song list for the latest installment in the Just Dance game series. Availab…

NBA 2K21

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The dunks, fadeaways, shoes, music, and more-see how Everything is Game in the Current Gen Gameplay Trailer for NBA 2K21.

Observer System Redux

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Observer: System Redux, one of the scariest cyberpunk stories, has been rebuilt and augmented for the next generation. Veteran Observers can dive deeper into…

Watch Dogs: Legion

(free upgrade for PS4 owners)

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Get a first look at Watch Dogs: Legion gameplay. With an entire population of potential recruits and the city’s technology at your fingertips, you’ll need to…

Here are some of the games that are coming to the PlayStation 5 over the release window.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – November 13th

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Welcome to the brink. The iconic Black Ops series is back with Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War – the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, the origina…

Mortal Kombat Ultimate – November 17th

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Poor Tarkatan never stood a chance. #MKUltimate http://www.mortalkombat.com Rated Mature

Immortals: Fenyx Rising – December 3rd

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Immortals Fenyx Rising™ brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx, a new winged demigod on a quest to save the Greek gods and their home fro…

Ride 4 – January 21st, 2021

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You’ve been waiting for so long. But, you know, good things are worth the wait. #RIDE4 is coming. It’s 4 Real. Watch the trailer and discover the extreme rea…

Hitman 3 – January 2021

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Agent 47 returns as a ruthless professional for the most important contracts of his entire career in HITMAN 3, the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assass…

Games we assume will be available close to launch (end of January 2021) but are awaiting confirmation.

Control: Ultimate Edition
Cyberpunk 2077 (free upgrade for PS4 owners)
DOOM Eternal (free upgrade for owners on PS4)
FIFA 21
Grand Theft Auto 5 – Enhanced Edition
Marvel’s Avengers (free upgrade for PS4 owners)
Outriders
Overcooked: All You Can Eat
Paradise Lost
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
Rainbow Six Siege
The Elder Scrolls Online (free upgrade for PS4 owners and carries over progress)
Warframe

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[UPDATED] All The Confirmed Launch Day PlayStation 5 Games