Feature Going Platinum #12: Burly Men at Sea
Story time
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Hands On God of War: Sons of Sparta Shows Real Promise with Lovely Pixel Art and Punchy Combat
Total warrior
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Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026?
Plus or minus?
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Guide These 17+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (16th-22nd February)
Avowed! Calamity Angels! Star Trek! More!
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Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2026?
All the PS5 news from State of Play
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Feature Capcom's Tokyo Art Exhibition Is a Celebration of Gaming Greatness
A rare look at the artistry behind Capcom's classics
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TodaySat, 14th Feb 2026
Feature Going Platinum #12: Burly Men at Sea
Story time
Platinum Trophy #12: Burly Men At Sea Date Earned: 30th November 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:3 This instalment of Going Platinum is going to be a shorter one for a few reasons, but maybe that's quite fitting for a shorter game. Burly Men At Sea can be platinumed in an afternoon if you aren't hanging about, but that's not to say this is...
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Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026?
Plus or minus?
Leaked earlier in the week and then made official during PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast, the PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup for February 2026 has now been revealed... but are you happy with the games that are on offer? Let's start positive, at least: we think Extra sub
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Guide These 17+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (16th-22nd February)
Avowed! Calamity Angels! Star Trek! More!
We’re into the thick of things now, folks. Oh yes! There are a ton of new PS5 and PS4 games vying for your attention next week, including some heavy hitters, like Avowed. The latest batch of PS Plus games are also coming out, featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Here’s everything on the horizon. New...
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News 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
"Who the f*ck wants to play this?"
God of War creator David Jaffe is not happy with Sons of Sparta, the newly released side-scrolling spin-off in the long-running series. In an almost 10-minute tirade, the ex-Santa Monica Studio lead tears the title to pieces, saying it’s “insulting to the fans the people who worked on the game”. While he...
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620
There will only be chaos
Phew, what a barnstorming State of Play that was, eh? We need to unwind after such an excellent show. The antidote? A weekend of gaming, of course! Jamie O'Neill: There's love for retro gaming in the air this Valentine's Day, as I'm downloading the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection. Sending cheers to Sammy for letting...
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YesterdayFri, 13th Feb 2026
Guide All PS Plus Games Available Now
Every PS Plus game, updated in one place
We’re tracking every PS Plus game available now, so you always know exactly what’s included in your tier of Sony’s subscription service. This page lists all current PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and
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Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2026?
All the PS5 news from State of Play
Sony has now hosted its first State of Play livestream for 2026, in its normal February slot. Lasting just over an hour, it's the longest State of Play showcase in history, and thus was packed full of PS5 announcements. Below, you will find all PS5 announcements from the State of Play livestream for February...
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News 10 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026 Announced
Full lineup now confirmed by Sony
Sony has today confirmed the full lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for February 2026, following the partial leak from earlier in the week. The reveal does indeed contain those three titles for a total of 10
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Hands On God of War: Sons of Sparta Shows Real Promise with Lovely Pixel Art and Punchy Combat
Total warrior
While the impact and shock of the game's announcement was somewhat robbed by myriad rumours, God of War: Sons of Sparta is still a very welcome side project. Developed by retro specialist Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio, this is a full-on, side-scrolling Metroidvania action game, taking place long before the...
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- PS5
- God of War
- Hands On
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Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for February 2026?
Give your thoughts on the latest PS5 showcase
The first State of Play livestream for 2026 is now over, bringing with it more than an hour of PS5 news and reveals from both third-parties and PlayStation Studios. Some of the biggest announcements included Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the Legends mode for Ghost of Yotei, a brand new AAA John Wick game, and...
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- State of Play
- Polls
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News Konami Is So Back It's Even Making an All-New JRPG for PS5
Please be excited
A big theme of the latest State of Play centred on Konami, and just how back the iconic Japanese publisher is. Fans will recall there was a period where the company seemed more focused on Japanese gyms and pachinko than video games, but it’s now regularly churning out top-of-the-line titles, with last year’s Silent Hill F and
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News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Hits PS5 Today, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
Physical version on 15th May
Warhorse Studios has officially announced the native PS5 version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and it releases today, 13th February 2026. You can catch the reveal trailer above. Anyone who owns the PS4 version receives a free upgrade to the PS5 edition, which boasts 60 frames-per-second, and "enhanced visual fidelity...
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News Castlevania Finally Returns with a Brand New Game in 2026
What a horrible night to have a curse
Castlevania... is back! And fortunately, it looks like it's back with some serious style. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a brand new, traditionally-styled instalment in the classic series, and it's being developed by Konami, Evil Empire (Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia), and Motion Twin (also Dead...
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News Sony's Santa Monica Studio Has Another Unannounced PS5 Project in Production
And it could be announced this year
There was some concern during yesterday’s State of Play that Santa Monica Studio’s next big project may be the God of War Trilogy Remake it announced. While undeniably exciting, we’re sure all of you would like to see something new from the studio at this point. The good news is that it’s not
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News PlayStation Fans Delighted with New State of Play, Already the Most Popular One Ever
82% of readers thought showcase was good
It is fair to say Push Square attracts a hardcore PlayStation audience, where single player titles are kind and any sort of online multiplayer effort is scoffed at. Many livestreams have come and gone, where the overwhelming feeling from our readers is one of disappointment. For once, however, that's not the...
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- PS5
- State of Play
News Last Chance to Play All These PS Plus Games Before They Expire
7 PS5, PS4 games leave the service
Sony will be delivering its monthly PS Plus Extra game refresh next week, meaning the list of departing PS5, PS4 games are close to their expiration dates. The following seven titles are on the chopping block, leaving on 17th February 2026: Carto Cult of the Lamb Rez Infinite
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News Saros Shaves Off Returnal's Rough Edges for a More Universally Appealing PS5 Roguelite
Come back stronger
Returnal is one of the best games on the PS5, but it could at times be unforgiving. You had to really buy into its roguelite gameplay in order to extract the most enjoyment from it, but pseudo-sequel Saros will be shaving off some of those rough edges in order to make the experience universally appealing. Among the improvements...
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Feature 10+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony is going hard on the discounts lately, and now there's a new Weekend Offer sale on the PS Store, just in case you didn't have enough to consider already. As the name suggests, you only have from now until Monday 16th February to take advantage, so you might as well have a quick look, yeah? It's a deal with fewer...
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Pretty derby girls
We can think of better places to celebrate the Lunar New Year than London’s Underground, but when you’ve got a magical Oyster Card maybe it’s not so bad. In this new Year of the Horse trailer for upcoming action game Tides of Annihilation, busty heroine Gwendolyn misses the train. But it’s okay, because there’s a...
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- PS5
- Tides of Annihilation
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News Saros Succumbs to the Pay Extra to Play Early Trend
It's catching
You’ll be able to play Saros two days early if you stump up the extra dosh for its Digital Deluxe Edition. In what is increasingly becoming a popular publisher tactic, Sony will let you play Housemarque’s new roguelite a full 48 hours before its “official” release date on 30th April if you buy its more expensive option. The...
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News Star Wars: Galactic Racer May Be 2026's Best Substitute for WipEout on PS5
Now this is pod racing
Who’d have thought a new Star Wars-themed pod racer would have shot straight to the top of our most wanted list? You may recall Star Wars: Galactic Racer was announced a few months ago, at The Game Awards. But now we’ve got our first taste of some gameplay – and it looks great. This one is being developed by Fuse...
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News Fire Emblem Fans May Want to Pay Attention to Brigandine: Abyss for PS5
Based on long-running PS1 series
Naturally the PS5 will not be getting Nintendo’s new Fire Emblem game, so you may be looking for an alternative. Happinet’s Brigandine: Abyss, due out in 2026, may just tick that box. This is based on a long-running SRPG series, which started out on the PS1 all the way back in 1998. A sequel was released for...
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News Mina the Hollower PS5 Demo Is Available Now as Release Window Narrows
Try before you buy
Mina the Hollower has been a long time coming, but developer Yacht Club Games has finally provided an update — of sorts. The game's launch has been narrowed down to Spring 2026, meaning it's now only a couple of months away. Patient fans needn't wait that long, however, as a new playable demo is coming exclusively to PS5...
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News Konami Has More New Castlevania Games for Series' 40th Anniversary
Belmont's Curse only the beginning
The iconic Castlevania franchise turns 40 later this year, and Konami is looking to celebrate the occasion in style. It has Belmont's Curse confirmed for release on PS5 later this year, but that's not all it'll have. A post on the Castlevania Portal Site reveals the new Metroidvania title is just the "beginning of...
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- Castlevania
News PS5's Marvel Fighter Will Add Four More Characters, One New Stage as Year 1 DLC
Sounds fairly standard
We now know Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch with 20 characters when it drops on 6th August. 11 of those characters have already been announced, with Magik, Wolverine, and Danger joining the roster in yesterday’s
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- PS5
- PC
- Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
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News You're All Invited to Play Marathon's Server Slam from 26th February
PS Plus members bag weapon charms based on first-party franchises
Everyone’s invited to participate in Marathon’s server slam from 26th February through 2nd March, giving you an early opportunity to try out the title before you commit to the full thing. The open preview period – available to everyone across all platforms, including PS5 –...
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News Pokémon Dev's Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation Conjures a 4th August Release
Eevee could never
Game Freak’s showing what it can achieve when unshackled from the Pokémon IP with Beast of Reincarnation. This “one person, one dog” adventure continues to impress with each subsequent showing, and now we know it’ll be available to play from 4th August on PS5. Both physical and digital versions will be available, so if...
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- Beast of Reincarnation
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News Some of SEGA's Retro Revivals May Release within the Next Year
Four "mainstay IPs" incoming
You might recall that, a couple of years ago, SEGA announced many new games at once in an effort to revive many of its beloved franchises. So far, only one of those games has made it to market — Shinobi: Art of Vengeance — while the rest remain under wraps for now. However, in SEGA's latest earnings report,...
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- PS5
News John Wick PS5 Game Has an Original Story That's Part of the Canon, Movie Director Involved
He knows gun-fu
In case you missed it, a brand new John Wick game has been announced for PS5. While the popular action movie franchise has dipped its toe into the gaming world before, most notably with John Wick Hex, this upcoming title promises to be a bigger blockbuster that shares a lot more in common with the films. It's being developed by...
- Saber Interactive
- PS5
- John Wick
News This New Co-Op Stealth Action Game from ACQUIRE Brings Tenchu Vibes to PS5
Infiltrate alongside allies
As much as we loved the old Tenchu games on PS1, sometimes you need to start over to recapture the magic. That’s what veteran Japanese dev ACQUIRE appears to be doing with Yakoh Shinobi Ops, a new PS5 co-op game which can best be described as Tenchu-like. The big twist here is the four-player component, which seems...
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News God of War, Helldivers 2, More Are Getting Official Action Figures Starting This Year
PlayStation partners with McFarlane Toys
PlayStation is leaning into merch once again, and this time, it's partnered up with toymaker McFarlane Toys. The company has announced a new range of official PlayStation franchise action figures. The press release says the toys boast "ultra-articulation" and will come with "an assortment of accessories"...
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- Merchandise
News Darwin's Paradox Cosplays as Metal Gear Solid in Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5
Release date also announced
We've been curious to try out Konami's cute octopus platformer action game, Darwin's Paradox, and fortunately, the publisher has seen fit to release a playable demo. It's available now on PS5, and in a fun twist, the demo is a crossover with the Metal Gear Solid series. Take a look at what we mean in the below trailer:...
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News Stunning PS5 Indie Game Neva Gets a Prologue DLC for Just $3
Out on 19th February
Neva, one of 2024's most beautiful PS5, PS4 indie games, is set to receive a Prologue DLC next week, as revealed in the latest State of Play livestream. The expansion releases on 19th February 2026, and it'll cost just $2.99. While it's set "years before the events of the main game", the DLC has been designed to be played after...
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Thursday12th Feb 2026
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? There’s never a shortage of new games to play, but if you want to plan out your purchases, we’re keeping tabs on all 2026 PS5 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is updated...
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Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? PS4 is certainly getting towards the end of its life, but there's still plenty of software on the way, and we'll be tracking all 2026 PS4 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is...
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Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PSVR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? Sony's virtual reality headset has been receiving a steady stream of releases since launch, and we'll be keeping tabs on all 2026 PSVR2 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and...
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Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2026?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony's first State of Play of 2026 has been announced, and it sounds like this could be a pretty beefy one. It should provide some exciting announcements and updates on what's to come on PS5. But what are all the details? On this page, we've outlined everything you need to know about the upcoming State of Play...
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News God of War: Sons of Sparta Is the Long-Rumoured 2D Game, Out Now on PS5
It's a shadow drop
There have been rumours about a 2D God of War action game for what feels like eons, and now we finally know it's real. God of War: Sons of Sparta is its name, and it's now on PS5. Set in Kratos' youth, the game's story centres around the young warrior and his brother Deimos as they undergo training at the Spartan Agoge...
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- PS5
- God of War
- Announcements
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Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (February 2026)
Saros! Marathon! God of War?
A meaty State of Play awaits, as Sony’s first official PlayStation livestream of the year gets underway. With over 60 minutes of first-party, third-party, and indie games, we can likely expect the latest on titles such as Marathon, Saros, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. We’ll also presumably get new info on PS...
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News God of War Trilogy Remake Announced for PS5
ZEUUUS!
Sony Santa Monica Studio has announced God of War Trilogy Remake for PS5. It's all in the title, really. This is a full remake of all three original God of War games. And, well... that's all we've got to go on at this point in time. The project is still in early development, but we've been promised updates as things progress. It'll be...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
- Trailers
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now, Here's What It Does
We hope you like stability
Yet another PS5 firmware update has been pushed live by Sony, making the current firmware version 26.01-12.70.00. If you're looking for any substantial feature additions or tweaks, though, this isn't the update for you. The PS5 firmware update will be distributed to consoles worldwide in stages, and here's the single...
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- Firmware Updates
News MGS Master Collection Volume 2 PS5 Announced, Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Free of PS3 Jail
Out on 27th August
Konami has finally announced it's doing a second volume of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, and it's coming to PS5 on 27th August 2026. The second bundle will contain: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Both titles will come with a Screenplay Book and a Master Book. More bonus...
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News Insane PS5 Open World RPG Project Windless Must Be Seen to Be Believed
More like a hurricane
We must admit, our collective jaws were on the floor during the reveal of Project Windless during PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast. This is a frankly insane looking open world RPG currently in development for PS5. It's got a touch of Dynasty Warriors to it, sporting gigantic battlefields and crushing melee action...
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- PS5
- Project Windless
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News Anbernic's PS Vita-Style Handheld Launches Next Month, Could Start At Less Than $100
Time Extension Update: Lacks an OLED screen, sadly
Anbernic is a company with a long history of cloning famous handhelds, and has already given us copies of the GBA, GBA SP and DS. For its latest trick, the company is producing an emulation handheld which is inspired by the PS Vita – heck, it even uses the word 'Vita' (which is Spanish for 'life') in its...
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- Emulation Handhelds
- PS Vita
News AAA John Wick Game Announced for PS5
Hey John
It's taken years, but it's finally happening — we're getting a proper John Wick game. Teased via the above trailer during PlayStation's latest State of Play, this 'Untitled John Wick Game' is coming to PS5... eventually. It's being developed by Saber, and film series director Chad Stahelski is apparently involved. It'll feature an...
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- John Wick
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Guide Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: All Confirmed Characters and Stages
Ready, fight
A fighting game is only as strong as its character roster, and with almost 100 years of comic book history to pull from, Arc System Works and PlayStation’s upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is sure to have one of the most hyped line-ups in recent memory. We’ll be updating and compiling this page with every announcement as it...
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News Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Real, and It Launches Tomorrow on PS5
Yeah!
After some leaks and rumours, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition has been officially announced. Developed by Digital Eclipse, the game is a retro collection that gathers together various different versions of the character's first adventure. It launches digitally tomorrow, 13th February 2026, while a physical launch is planned for June this...
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- PS5
- Rayman
- Announcements
News Most of Highguard's Dev Team Laid Off Just Two Weeks After Live Service Shooter's Launch
"This one really stings"
Assuming a fresh Linkedin post is accurate, developer Wildlight Entertainment has laid off "most" of its staff following the underwhelming launch of its hero shooter, Highguard. Highguard released just over a couple of weeks ago, so these supposed layoffs are hitting a lot faster than many onlookers may have anticipated...
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News Crimson Desert PS5 Is Also a Full-On Life Sim Game, Last Deep Dive Video Reveals
Camps! Farming! Fishing! Mining!
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss has today concluded its deep dive video series on the upcoming open world title by revealing all the life simulator features and elements it has to go alongside the core experience. To keep it short, there's a lot. At the heart of the game will be your base camp, the Greymane Camp...
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- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Trailers
News Kena: Scars of Kosmora a Bigger and Better PS5 Sequel, Out in 2026
With support from PlayStation
Ember Lab has finally revealed what it's been working on since Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and it's a sequel called Kena: Scars of Kosmora. The follow-up releases later this year for PS5 and PC, and you can catch the announcement trailer above. Through the support of PlayStation, the second Kena title is said to be bigger...
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- PS5
- Kena: Scars of Kosmora
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