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With the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach coming up on June 26, we recently sat down with Hideo Kojima to discuss how the theme of ‘connection’ played a part in the development of the sequel during COVID, and what challenges he faced when redesigning the gameplay.

Familiarizing players with a new genre and offering more choice and freedom

PlayStation Blog: What were your goals when creating the sequel to Death Stranding? Were there any major changes or enhancements you were looking to implement?

Hideo Kojima: As we made the jump from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, most of the changes were focused on game design and story. As you may recall, Metal Gear Solid was one of the first stealth games, and you had to go completely undetected to survive. There were no weapons available on the elevator at the beginning of the game, because if there were, players...

Keep the supplies moving with the latest piece of hardware for Porters heading out on a new journey – we’re excited to reveal the new DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition.

We worked closely with Kojima Productions on the controller design, customized with the insignia and motto of Drawbridge in vibrant orange.

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A photo of Hideo Kojima introducing the controller at a recent event for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.

The DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of $84.99 / €84.99 / £74.99 / ¥12,480. Pre-orders start on May 22, 2025 at 10am local time at...

Keep the supplies moving with the latest piece of hardware for Porters heading out on a new journey – we’re excited to reveal the new DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition.

We worked closely with Kojima Productions on the controller design, customized with the insignia and motto of Drawbridge in vibrant orange.

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Caption: “A photo of Hideo Kojima introducing the controller at a recent event for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.”

The DualSense wireless controller – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Limited Edition will be available in limited quantities for a recommended retail price of SGD 119 / MYR 419 / IDR 1,549,000 / THB 2,890 / PHP 4,890 / VND 2,399,000. Pre-orders start on May 22, 2025 at 10am local time...

Attention, heroic Helldivers.

To celebrate the eradication of the Illuminate invaders, Super Earth mobilizes our most regal looking troops yet – a true celebration of our forebears. Enter the Masters of Ceremony Premium Warbond*! Wield all-new elite weaponry, capes and armours to step into the boots of Super Earth’s most decorated units.

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To start, let us look at the R-2 Amendment.


Carve through bugs like butter with an attached bayonet for close-quarter combat alongside a 20-round magazine. Perfect for vanquishing foes in style both up close and at a distance.

Paired with the CQC-2 Sabre.


A sabre hailing from an elegant time will inspire you to lead the...

Game Week Sale is live now! For a limited time*, you can enjoy price reductions across a selection of titles, including Dragon Ball Sparking Zero Deluxe Edition (20% off), EA Sports FC 25 (70% off), Dynasty Warriors: Origins (20% off) and many more.

Head to PlayStation Store to discover your regional discount.

*Game Week Sale is live on PlayStation Store from April 23 at 00:00 AM JST and finishes May 7 at 11:59 PM JST.

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It’s time to settle some Unfinished Business. This standalone game picks up where RoboCop Rogue City left off. Though it’s not required to play (or own) RoboCop Rogue City before getting into Unfinished Business, you’re more than welcome to.

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Unfinished Business starts with a group of mercenaries tearing into the Metro West precinct, leaving after stealing components from RoboCop’s medical chair and making off for OCP’s latest project, the OmniTower.


Welcome to the OmniTower

The OmniTower is a massive housing complex designed to house residents evicted from their homes in Old Detroit to make way for Delta City. This tower is also a potential power source that, when combined with those stolen components, could give the...

The buzz of excitement is ramping up into a full roar as EA Sports F1 25 gets ready for lights out on May 30. And with it comes a whole paddock of improvements, tweaks, and new features to ensure unfamiliar racers and track veterans alike all feel at home. I recently had an opportunity to talk with the developers at EA Codemasters about the upcoming racing game’s newest gameplay features.

“We’re never short of feedback,” says EA Codemasters’ Creative Director Gavin Cooper. “We listen to the community and that informs a lot of our features this year.”

The wealth of voices offering reactions over the figurative team radio don’t just include the official forums and other close sources, but also Esports drivers and content creators who had the opportunity to get their hands on F1 25, early during its development.

The result is a game which has aimed to sharpen up everything from its car handling, to a glossier TV-style...

Hello from id Software! This is Hugo Martin, game director on Doom: The Dark Ages, releasing May 15 on PlayStation 5—it’s right around the corner, I can’t believe it.

If you’ve been following along, you already know that Doom: The Dark Ages is a premium single-player campaign featuring three core pillars of engagement: story, combat, and exploration. I’m guessing you’re reading this because you want to hear something new, something about the game no one else has heard about. Well, I’ve got a good one for you.

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We think Doom: The Dark Ages is the best Doom game we’ve ever made (but that’ll be for you to decide). We gave this everything we had, left no feature unpolished: we have 22 levels of incredible FPS single-player combat; tons of gameplay innovations like the Shield Saw, flail, and new crazy guns; and an awesome roller coaster ride of an action story to carry you through to the finish....

Last week, we asked you head to the great outdoors (inside your favorite games) and share nature-filled moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:


Mur4dQ shares Astro Bot and a cow napping in a meadow


PattyGnand shares the girls of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage dangling their legs over a lakeside overlook


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With a backdrop of a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates, SIE has made the tough decision to raise the recommended retail price (RRP) of the PlayStation 5 console in select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Australia and New Zealand.

The updated PS5 RRPs are effective starting April 14, as follows*:

EuropePS5 Digital Edition – €499.99
(No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) 
UKPS5 Digital Edition – £429.99
(No pricing changes for the standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive) 
AustraliaStandard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $829.95
PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $749.95
New Zealand Standard PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – NZD $949.95
PS5 Digital Edition – NZD $859.95

PS5 Pro RRPs remain unchanged.

Additionally, the Disc Drive for PS5 will be getting an RRP decrease effective starting April 14, as follows:...