Sony’sPlayStation 5released last year and while supply has been an issue, the console has otherwise had a great start. ThePlayStation 5had a relatively impressive launch lineup, releasing alongside numerous highly-rated games like theDemon’s Soulsremake andSpider-Man: Miles Morales. Not only that, but the hardware itself has been well-received, with many praising it as a major step forward for console gaming.
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Here is why PlayStation 5 owners should be especially excited for next week.
New PS5 Game Releases
Next week, PlayStation 5 owners can look forward to not one, not two, butsevennew game releases, ranging from acclaimed indie titles to huge triple-A releases, including two games that are arguably the biggest PS5 releases of the entire summer.
First up isChivalry 2, an online multiplayer medieval combat game. TheChivalry 2open betais just wrapping up, so it’s possible PS5 gamers have already been able to give it a shot and see if it’s something that’s up their alley or not. Meanwhile,Neptuna ReVerseis a remaster of the PlayStation 3 gameHyperdimension Neptunia. Both of those games will be available to PlayStation 5 owners starting on June 8.
Then on June 9, PlayStation 5 gamers can look forward to the PlayStation debut ofAlba: A Wildlife Adventure. From the developers ofMonument Valley,Alba: A Wildlife Adventureis a relaxing game about wildlife conservationthat has earned mostly positive reviews so far. It’s previously only been available on PC and mobile devices, so it’s definitely a plus to see it make its console debut on June 9.
Speaking of indie games, June 10 will see the PS5 release ofChicory: A Colorful Tale.Chicoryhas likely been on the radar of indie RPG enthusiasts for some time. The game is an RPG where players explore a black and white world that can be colored using a paintbrush. It’s a quirky-looking game and should definitely appeal to indie RPG fans.
While new indie games are great for padding out a console’s library, it’s safe to say that most of the attention goes to any given system’s roster of exclusive games. Next week the PlayStation 5 is adding two major titles to its exclusives library, starting withFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeon June 10. An enhanced version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewith a photo mode, better graphics, and more,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeis looking to bringFF7to the next-generation.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeis releasing alongside new Yuffie DLC that will giveFinal Fantasy 7 Remakefans some new content to experience while they wait for news on the sequel. TheYuffie DLC comes withFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradewhen it’s purchased new, but those taking advantage of the free PS4 to PS5 upgrade will need to purchase the DLC separately, with it retailing for $19.99 at launch.
The other big PS5 exclusive game launching next week isRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The latest entry in Insomniac’s acclaimed 3D platforming series,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apartleverages the PS5’s added horsepowerto implement brand new gameplay mechanics that were never possible before. Whether or not it lives up to the hype remains to be seen, but pre-release coverage of the game has been overwhelmingly positive so far. Fans will find out whenRatchet & Clank: Rift Aparthits the PS5 on June 11.
And finally, June 11 will also see the release ofGuilty Gear -STRIVE-, the latest entry in the long-running fighting game franchise. The PS5 doesn’t exactly have a ton of fighting games to its name just yet, so fans of the genre should definitely keep an eye onGuilty Gear -STRIVE-when it releases on June 11.
PS5 Game Reveals
While many PS5 owners may be most concerned about the new video games launching next week, others may be looking forward to the new game reveals instead. There are at least a couple of events happening next week that will be of interest to PlayStation 5 fans, starting with theBattlefield 6reveal on June 9.Battlefield 6has already been confirmed for next-generation consoles, but the reveal will be the first time PS5 gamers get a good look at the game.
PS5 fans will also want to tune in to the Summer Game Fest event on June 10 at 11am PT. This kickoff to the Summer Game Fest festivities will feature at least 12 new game announcements. And whileSony has been confirmed to be a part of Summer Game Fest, it’s unclear if that involvement includes the June 10 keynote presentation or if there will be a separate PlayStation-focused event later this summer. In any case, PS5 gamers should tune in just in case.
And finally, next week is when E3 2021 kicks off as well, with the Ubisoft press conference taking place on Saturday, June 12 at 12pm PT. TheUbisoft Forward E3 2021 eventwill undoubtedly give fans a fresh look at various upcoming Ubisoft games, including titles that are in active development for the PS5. The week after that will be more E3 announcements, so June in general should be huge for PS5 gamers.
