Sony may have hosted tests for a super-secret Soulsborne game, presumably for PS5, this week. The mysterious release was discovered by Reddit, as part of a submission by a market research firm in the UK. According to the listing, the event was scheduled to take place in Oxford Circus between 10th October and 13th October. Given the close proximity to PlayStation UK’s headquarters, it’s safe to assume the Japanese giant was involved. The same company has also conducted consumer analysis for releases like Dreams and Gran Turismo 7.
Of course, the exact nature of the title here is unclear, although some are speculating the game may be upcoming PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin. It’s believed the Team Ninja title will release in early 2024, and so it’s feasible playtests would be taking place right around now if that’s the case. Of course, it’s not yet known whether this outing will have Soulsborne elements, and so it’s also possible the market research being conducted here could relate to another title entirely.
It’s unlikely we’ll ever learn publicly what was the focus of this test, but hopefully it points to the possibility of fresh announcements from PlayStation fairly soon.
[source researchi.co.uk, via reddit.com, resetera.com, insider-gaming.com]
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Are we really still calling this genre "SoulsBorne" - At the end of the day aren't they all just Souls Clones?? 🤔
Oh s******k is it BB2?? Please god let it be 😁🥇
I feel like souls games are the only exclusives on PS these days. Other PS studio need to wake the F up
Excellent. It is one of my favorite genres, and it is a genre that is synonymous with the PlayStation brand. Bloodborne 2, Nioh 3, or a new IP within the genre, I do not care. Just give it to me Sony........and thank you!
Fed up of this genre now, just oversaturated, give is a new Smugglers Run Sony 😀👍😀
It's the crab one.
Between Stellar Blade still having a vague 2023 release window and everything that's happened since the September State of Play only having already announced games suggests we're getting a State of Play before the end of the month. It fits also that we got a State of Play in late October 2021 (the last time we saw Little Devil Inside).
I'm fed up with Soulslike games... Any tip for normal rpg (like Darksiders, Shadows of War, Kingdom of Amalur...) for PS5 and it is not Norse?
I didn't really get a Souls like vibe from the little we have seen of Rise of the Ronin. It looked more in line with Ghost of Tsushima than a Souls game. I could wrong though. Anyway I'll take it if it's anywhere near the quality of Bloodborne!
@ironcrow86 To be honest, nobody calls the genre Souslborne apart from, apparently, Sammy. Soulsborne normally refers to the Fromsoft games specifically, whereas people typically call the genre Soulslikes.
I recall there were rumors of Sony working on another souls-like exclusive. Hope it isn't Rise of the Ronin as I really want them to have another Bloodborne, specifically a metroidvania one as RotR is open world.
@Matroska it's the wording taken from the advert listing "Soulsborne fans - 4-day game test (Central London) - £500"
With pictures of Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 and Wo Long.
😅
It's probably Stellar Blade, because that game is already being called a mix between a soulslike and a hack'n'slash like bayonneta.
Part of me hopes it's something Bloodborne related, like an HD remaster. Just give me something new for Bloodborne, Sony.
@Smiffy01 Smugglers run, Motorstorm loads of old ips that seem forgotten 😓
@Icey664 I’d imagine ND are hard at work on TLOU part 3. Guerilla probably on Horizon 3, Sucker Punch will be working on Ghost of Tsushima follow up, rumour is Bluepoint are making a Metal Gear Solid remake, Polyphony probably got GT8 well under way. VR wise Sony apparently signing up Alyx and also the Resident Evil 4 VR mode is going to be stellar surely. Whatever From soft and Sony are up too, I’m sure there’s tons to look forward too.
@Mikey856 Would be a dream to see the likes of split second/blur/pure/midnight club again. May pick up a cheap 2nd hand series s just for emulation lol scratch the itch😀
Hi there fellow gamers.
Sony Playstation..... If you please..... Just give us Bloodborne Remaster/Remake and Bloodborne 2.
And while you are making those, how about Demon´s Souls 2?
Oh and I´m very much excited for Team Ninja Rise of the Ronin.
Yep, I want all of those, please and thank you. I guy can dream.
Cheers and happy gaming everyone
@Smiffy01 @Mikey856 Hey there friends,
I never played Smuglers Run, Blur or Split Second, but the MotorStorm series?
All of them. One of my favourite Evolution Studios franchise alongside DriveClub. Those games were so much fun.
Midnight Club was also very enjoyable.
Such a shame Evolution Studios no loger exits.
Sony needs to get some new talent to revive those franchises.
And many others wich are dormant. Maybe one day.
Cheers
Souls like games are always welcome.if its rise of the ronin thats fine by me.that game looks excellent.word up son
@RaZieLDaNtE Totally agree, i also wish Sega would remove the corporate brain fog and get those classic model2/3 blue sky arcade racers back out there, Im really considering buying Like A Dragon - Gaiden just to play Daytona 2 on it (and Fighting Vipers 2 of course)
@RaZieLDaNtE @Smiffy01 ahhh Midnight Club LA remember that one lol. From the early PS3 days! It is a damn shame Evolution don’t exist anymore. Does help explain the lack of driving games on PS platform though. Personally I loved Driveclub too, a true arcade great that! #bringbackevolution
I hope it isn't Rise of Ronin.
I'd rather have a new dev trying a new entry in the genre than a Team Ninja game.
Those guys tried 4 times already and never got the formula right.
@CielloArc yeah can’t see it being that surely if it’s ‘secret’. That game is hardly a secret
@RaZieLDaNtE Smugglers Run is a PS2 classic mate, think it was either developed or published by Rockstar way back in 01/02? . Amazing at the time with a huge open space to absolutely blast through in off roaders while being chased by the law 😎
@Mikey856 Love Driveclub, i still have'nt seen better weather effects in any driving game since. Also has to be the only 30fps racer that has the most immense sense of speed in a game ive ever experienced.
Edit - Sorry Push Square this thread has went wayy off track haha.
ive never liked soulsborne games so everyone jumping on the bandwagon now just means theres less to play now
@Mikey856 @Smiffy01 I know that Smuglers Run was one of PS2 launch games. But mine were Tekken Tag Tournament, Zone of the Enders and Shadow of memories (anyboby remenbers that game? It was great).
But yeah, both Midnight Club LA and DriveClub were gems of racing games back in the day.
I actualy have DriveClub installed on my PS4 and PS5(only because I got a 2Tb SSD). And yes, the weather effects still impress to this day. Fun fact, CD Projeckt Red made The Witcher 3 weather effects based on DriveClub.
I also have to mention how crazy it is that you can play retro games like Daytona USA and Fighting Vipers on a modern Sega game like the Yakuza franchise? Kinda strange, but very cool.
And as for the deviation from the topic of the thread, well, it happens 😜
Cheers and all the best
I have been lucky enough to see a decent amount of Rise of Ronin through work and I can say there is nothing souls like about it at all. It's an action RPG that has romance and more of a ubisoft style formula. GOT would be the closest style with a wide range of difficulty modes. It's the PS5 exculsive I am most looking forward to in 2024. It's looking like mid 2024 though rather than early 2024 due to Sony's schedule.
Great news! Bring it on!
Oh surprise surprise another soulslike crap fest FFS. This really needs to stop now, I thought fps shooters were a drag but come on!! Its the same cut & paste openworld dross. Give us stuff like the old God of war games, Dantes inferno, Darksiders, Motorstorm, Wipeout, Ridge racer. When will someone break this damn cycle the industry is in. Part of me would love the industry to crash like the 80s & reboot.
Sick of all these souls like clones when can we go back to ninja gaidan
sick of souls like in general. stop making these games. It would free up time to make games with decent combat and engrossing story.
Friendly reminder that anything by Team Ninja is not a Souls clone. It's a hybrid of Ninja Gaiden gameplay and Souls UI/baseline mechanics. Combat is far too different to be a Soulslike. Only Ki management and equip load are similar enough. Anything else was around before Demon's Souls.
I've put hundreds of hours into Nioh 1 and 2 and I think they're better games overall. So I'm hyped for the next game which I'm 100% will also not be a Soulslike.
Whaaaaaaat. Are Sony going to make me finally dust off my ps5?
@Galv you don't need to play these games, just don't buy them, there are millions of other developers developing games that you like, piss off with this annoying ass complaining... Everytime a title has "soulslike" in the title you always get these kind of insufferable ***** in the comments..
@Sequel You should be cleaning your house weekly regardless, but since Nintendo and Sony are killing it game-wise, I'd hate to see what the rest of your house looks like!
So wait... did you guys just roll with the headline and article being about a souls like game without ANY evidence to support it? So it could've been literally any kind of game, right? This feels disingenuous, and kinda gross. Using the genre for clicks while getting people's hopes up, setting them up for disappointment? Not cool.
@RobynAlecksys I've been busy lol. But yes my switch gets a good workout Nintendos first party output has been right up my street. I'm just waiting for Sony to announce full fat Astro Bot (please 🤞)
@Galv may I suggest some souls/borne lore videos by Brothers Code on YT. Now there’s some engrossing stories
Cool I guess.... Not for me. Got other games I prefer than soulborne personally.
What analysis of audience, whatever type of game it actually is or just planning at this stage?
@Mikey856 .Are they actually part of the games though. I mean in a way that actually seems joined to your cinematic journey. From what i hear, you really have to go out of your way to find meaning to the worlds. Which for me doesn't cut it. if I'm playing a video game, i prefer an actual visual/ audible experience.
@Hilbion.. way to aggressive buddy, I'm talking about a game genre here, not attacking you...
The market does seem saturated with the genre does it not?
So millions of other developers there are not. Even less when you discount horror or pixel art games.. Seeing an upcoming game that looks interesting get coined a souls like is gutting to me as this generally means its main quality being its hard And with little story. Like a single player mmo. Even down to quite simplistic and clunky combat. there are exceptions obviously. A rewarding experience needs more than just 'it's hard' doesn't it?
With so few decent games on ps5, and games taking so long to make now. I find it all rather disheartening.
@Axelay71 you like hack and slash, we like in depth challenges. There's just a different approach based on what gamers want. I think GoW is lame AF and boring
@Pkilla80 I feel exactly the same with the supposedly in depth challenge crap. Boring done to death cut & paste dross. Basically the industry has run out of ideas. But most seem happy being fed the same ***** year in year out.
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