PlayStation showcased ten games during their first State of Play for 2021. A few of them are PS4 games getting upgrades to PS5 versions, and there was a couple of nice reveals, and release date drops.
Here’s everything that was shown off during this morning’s State of Play.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
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Toys For Boy laid out the new features coming to the PS5 version of the game. This includes improved graphics and frame rate at 4K/60fps, adaptive trigger use and activity cards.
PlayStation 4 players will be able to transfer their save files.
The PS5 version of Crash 4 will release on March 12th.
Returnal
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Housemarque gave us a brand new look at Returnal, which looks as creepy as ever. Of course, with the intense combat, the developer is known for making.
Returnal is releasing on April 30th, 2021.
Knockout City
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The dodgeball game that was shown off during last weeks, Nintendo Direct made another appearance during this morning’s State of Play. A cross-play beta is on the way soon.
Sifu
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The team behind the online brawler, Absolver, has revealed their next game, SIFU. If it looks similar to Absolver, that’s because it seems to be following in the same footsteps. This is a heavy combat game that will presumably play like a fighter in a 3D space.
Solar Ash
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Some gameplay for Solar Ash was shown off this morning, and it looks as vibrant and stylish as it has previously. You can definitely feel the Hyper Light Drifter vibes.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach
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Easily the most interesting FNAF game since the game’s inception in 2014. Security Breach takes the franchise into a more typical horror genre as you look to be creeping around the hallways and arcades yourself, not stuck in the security office.
Oddworld: Soulstorm
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Lorne Lanning showed off some more of Oddworld: Soulstorm in the State of Play and all the tools Abe has at his disposal.
It was also revealed that PlayStation Plus members could download the PS5 version of the game on launch day for free.
Oddworld: Soulstorm is releasing on April 6th.
My heart. Oh, I’m in love. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is finally releasing in just a couple of months, and the latest trailer is a must-watch. It’s stunning; there are beautiful music and creepy monsters.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is releasing on August 24th, 2021.
Here’s another trailer for Deathloop. It’s a super stylish and cinematic trailer with a throwback-inspired theme song.
Deathloop is releasing on May 21st, 2021.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming to PS5 with a bunch of upgrades but also brand new content.
The upgrades include a 4K visual mode or 60fps performance mode choice. Upgraded textures, lighting, fog and other details. There’s a brand new photo mode, and load times have been dramatically cut-down.
The new content is a full episode that introduces Yuffie to the new Final Fantasy VII timeline. Her introduction seems to take place in the latter half of the main game’s campaign.
PS4 players can upgrade their copy of the game for free and transfer their saves. However, you’ll have to pay for the new Yuffie episode separately.
Final Fantasy VII Remake – Intergrade is releasing on June 10th, 2021.
Let me know what grabbed your attention the most in this State of Play? There’s a comment section down below, don’t be shy.