PlayStation fans have a lot to look forward to, as Sony has announced several new titles at the PlayStation State of Play presentation on January 31.
UPDATE: 31/01/24
PlayStation State of Play On January 31—All New and Upcoming Games Announced
At the PlayStation ‘State of Play’ 2024 showcase, several significant announcements were made:
New Action Espionage Game by Hideo Kojima: Kojima Productions is working on a new IP for PlayStation, described as an action espionage game aiming to blur the line between video game and film.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: The official title for Death Stranding 2 was revealed. The trailer showcased Norman Reedus’ Sam Porter Bridges facing a new group called Drawbridge. The game features a unique Elseworlds Joker.
Rise of the Ronin: Team Ninja provided an in-depth look at Rise of the Ronin, an action game set in Yokohama with 1-on-1 sword combat. It is set to release on March 22.
Until Dawn Remaster: The remaster of Until Dawn is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and PC, featuring enhanced graphics and developed by Ballistic Moon, with a release later in 2024.
Stellar Blade: A deep dive on Stellar Blade, an action game by Shift Up and Sony Interactive Entertainment, revealed it is set to release on April 26, 2024. The game is set in an apocalyptic Earth.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Capcom shared another trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, which is scheduled to release on March 22.
Sonic x Shadow Generations: SEGA announced Sonic x Shadow Generations, an enhanced remaster of Sonic Generations with new content featuring Shadow the Hedgehog.
Silent Hill: The Short Message: Konami revealed Silent Hill: The Short Message, a free-to-play Silent Hill spin-off, and a new trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake project.
Judas: A trailer for Judas, the next game from Ken Levine, the creator of BioShock, was showcased, depicting a colorful dystopian game with first-person combat.
V Rising: An isometric action game with Diablo vibes, V Rising, is set to come to PlayStation 5 in 2024. It originally launched in early access on PCs in 2022.
Dave the Diver: The surprise hit Dave the Diver is coming to PlayStation in April, with Godzilla joining the game in May 2024.
Zenless Zone Zero: Hoyoverse’s newest game, Zenless Zone Zero, is in development for PlayStation 5.
Metro Awakening VR: A VR-based spin-off, Metro Awakening VR, was announced, bringing the Metro series to virtual reality.
Legendary Tales for PlayStation VR 2: A new game, Legendary Tales, is announced for PlayStation VR2, featuring first-person gameplay with combat involving magic, swords, hammers, bow and arrow, set in a fantasy environment.
Foamstars: Foamstars, a competitive foam shooter, is set to launch on PlayStation Plus next week, with a new trailer revealing additional characters.
Helldivers 2: The showcase kicked off with a brief look at Helldivers 2, featuring multiplayer shooter action, set to launch on February 8.
Silent Hill 2 Remake Combat: With a headbanging soundtrack and an over-the-shoulder viewpoint reminiscent of the Resident Evil remakes the iconic survival horror game has been recreated. Finally, there is a tease of Pyramid Head at the very end.
ORIGINAL STORY
On Jan 29th, PlayStation officially announced the State of Play 2024 event, stating, “Join us January 31 for 40 minutes covering 15+ games, including Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin.” Players will get in-depth looks at Rise of the Ronin and Stellar Blade in addition to many other updates on other games that will be released in 2024 and later on the PS5 and PS VR2. However, a few titles have already been leaked.
The speculation arises from a tweet by XboxEra co-founder and gaming insider @Shpeshal_Nick, who dropped cryptic hints about the content of the next State of Play. According to the tweet, we will get an exciting mix of new game announcements and reveals and the event will air sometime on January 31. He said, “On the 31st (roughly), Ronins will Rise, we’ll die stranded, have a rebirth and Kojima will fulfil his dream. Sonic will live in the shadow of his generation while the hills will remain silent until the dawn when you’ll need to catch the metro. Just don’t be a Judas about it.”
After deciphering the tweet, Twitter user Rand_al_Thor_19 suggested that the upcoming State of Play 2024 would probably feature the following games:
- Death Stranding 2
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Sonic Generations Remaster
- Silent Hill 2
- New Metro game
- Judas
While there’s no official confirmation at this point, past experiences suggest that leaks often originate from State of Play videos uploaded to YouTube as over the past few years, this has been the source of several high-profile game leaks, such as the GTA 6 reveal trailer.
Recent weeks have been buzzing with rumors about an upcoming State of Play from PlayStation. Some speculations revolve around the possibility of showcasing the Death Stranding movie alongside Death Stranding 2. Additionally, there’s anticipation for a potential Until Dawn remaster unveiling during the next State of Play on January 31, coinciding with the release of a new Until Dawn movie adaptation.
Among all the rumored titles, the highlight is the mention of a new Metro game and a remaster of Sonic Generations.
While there’s no official confirmation about a Sonic Generations remaster from SEGA, revisiting one of Sonic’s iconic adventures aligns with the ongoing popularity of the franchise, especially with Sonic the Hedgehog 3. On the other hand, we have the next Metro game. Rumors from last year suggested that 4A Games had already finished work on its new title, but details have been scarce since then. The Metro franchise has a reputation for pushing graphical boundaries, and fans are eager to see if the upcoming title lives up to expectations.
The last State of Play event in September primarily focused on indie titles, smaller PS5 games, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Despite the excitement surrounding Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, a lot of PlayStation fans were still curious about the upcoming titles that would be available until 2024. Now, this potential new State of Play 2024 presentation could provide the clarity fans seek regarding major PS5 titles in 2024.
It’s important to note that Sony has not officially confirmed the details of the next State of Play. However, the persistent rumors align with the possibility of a State of Play presentation either on January 31 or shortly thereafter.
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