The much-anticipated PlayStation Showcase 2023 finally lifted the veil on its PS5 lineup for this year and beyond. The event witnessed Sony revealing an impressive array of upcoming games for the PlayStation 5 and PSVR 2. The unveiling ranged from first looks and release dates to gameplay showcases and tantalizing teaser trailers.
A standout announcement was the remake of the renowned game, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater. While the showcase didn't feature actual gameplay, it left fans exhilarated with a mysterious teaser leading up to Snake's reveal. Additionally, the company declared the arrival of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 on PlayStation 5 this fall.
The Showcase also presented a lengthy gameplay glimpse of Spider-Man 2. While the release date remains unconfirmed, the showcase focused on the exciting new moves of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and introduced a new villain, Kraven the Hunter.
The Showcase was not limited to game announcements, as Sony revealed a device codenamed Project Q that will allow players to stream any game from their PlayStation 5 console using Remote Play over WiFi. Alongside Project Q, the first official PlayStation 5 earbuds were also unveiled.
Among the reveals, fans got a first look at Dragon's Dogma 2, marking the first mainline game in over a decade. We also saw an announcement of the new Marathon series from Bungie, and a sneak peek into Street Fighter 6's story mode.
In the meantime, the horror sequel fans have been waiting for, Alan Wake 2, is set for an October 17 release. The trailer presented Alan Wake, trapped in the Dark Place, and introduced Saga Anderson, a new playable character. Assassin's Creed Mirage is also slated for an October release, but will be available on various platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Amazon Luna.
Not to be overlooked, the showcase also included the announcement of the competitive heist game, Fairgame$, from Jade Raymond's Haven studio, a look at The Talos Principle II, Foamstars – a Splatoon-like shooter from Square Enix, and Phantom Blade 0 – a new hack and slash RPG.
The biggest standouts for me were a Minecraft-crossed-with-GTA game titled Teardown, and a little game from Devolver Digital called The Plucky Squire, transitioning from retro 2D environments to fully rendered 3D gameplay.
The Showcase was rounded off with a string of exciting game announcements, including Ghostrunner 2, Helldivers 2, Sword of the Sea, Resident Evil 4 Remake VR Mode for PSVR 2, and much more.
In short, the PlayStation Showcase 2023 was a grand event filled with game reveals, teasing trailers, and new hardware, leaving fans with much to look forward to in the upcoming year and beyond. The world of gaming is buzzing with excitement as these new titles promise to offer immersive and engaging experiences for players everywhere!
~Smash
