Summary
Sony’s State of Play has concluded, and on its departure, it leaves behind a slew of new announcements for gamers to enjoy. Sony hosts this event once a year to offer a brief preview into the future of PlayStation and the projects that talented development teams have been working hard on.
State of Play is a great opportunity for gamers to get a good understanding of what direction the gaming community, and PlayStation specifically, is headed. Fans at the event and watching live streams were met with surprise after surprise as it featured dozens of announcements arriving in the near future. Here are some of the best announcements from State of Play, ranked.
8Sea Remnants
More Competition For Sea Of Thieves And Skull And Bones
The Seven Seas have never been so chaotic. Another game now seeks to deliver the pirate experience on current generation gaming consoles, allowing players to live out their dreams of sailing, plundering, and finding buried treasure. Joker Studios has thrown their hats into the ring and debuted a beautiful trailer for their upcoming title:Sea Remnants.
The game depicts a historical setting when pirates roam the seas. The trailer hints at multiple gameplay mechanics, including stealth, puzzles, exploration, and action combat. The game’s visual style also delivers gorgeous graphics similar to the art style ofArcane, making it a highly anticipated title.
7Pragmata
The Enigmatic Sci-fi RPG Returns
Pragmatawas a game teased over five years ago by Capcom that left the gaming community chattering for more information about the mysterious setting and extravagant set pieces in the brief trailer. After a long silence, the game returned to the recent State of Play with a new trailer, new gameplay footage, and a new release date.
The trailer forPragmatashowcases a high-octane third-person shooter with RPG elements, accompanied by a story that appears to stretch toward the stars. The astronaut and the android little girl give offBioshockandDead Spacethemes, making the game even more anticipated than it was originally.
A Visceral, Brutal Surprise From The Makers Of No More Heroes
Grasshopper Games is once again returning to the gaming scene, having achieved considerable success with titles such asLollipop Chainsawand theNo More Heroestrilogy.Romeo Is A Dead Mandebuted a brief trailer showing off a visually stunning, gore-filled hack-and-slash action game.
The game seems to be a bloody thrill ride, allowing players to take on waves of undead monsters as the main character, who appears to be inspired byDorohedoroandChainsaw Man.Grasshopper Games is well-known for pushing the envelope with incredibly well-crafted games, both visually and narratively, soRomeo Is A Dead Manis sure to blow away expectations.
5Baby Steps
Another Star In The Line Of Frustrating Survival Games
Also debuting at Sony’s State of Play is the next installment of the long line of games, spearheaded and inspired by Bennett Foddy.Baby Stepsis the next release by Bennett Foddy that takes a simple task, like walking, and makes it as challenging and excruciating as possible.
The trailer showcases a limited glimpse of the game’s content as players take control of a man on a journey to use the bathroom, and must trek through a vast wasteland to reach his ultimate goal. Slopes, steeps, bends, and craters all stand in the way of the next nail-biting adventure.
4Nioh 3
A Return To Sword-Slashing Demon-Fighting Action
TheNiohfranchise that shook up thesouls-likecommunity has finally announced its third installment.Nioh3takes place in a feudal Japan and engulfs players in the Eastern mythos of demons, great spirits, and Oni.Nioh 3also provides a significant amount of freedom in terms of build crafting and customization, offering dozens of customization options in terms of weapon styles, special abilities, and armor.Nioh 3looks to be ramping up the difficulty even further, which players can test out in a currently available demo.
3Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Remastered
A Fan-Favorite Title Breaks Into Current Generation Consoles
TheFinal Fantasyfranchise is one of the most successful and renowned RPG series in history, boasting over thirty games across multiple generations. There are a select fewFinal Fantasytitles that earn a dedicated following and are beloved among the entire community.
Final Fantasy Tacticsis one of those games, and a remastered edition was announced at State of Play. Additionally, the game features upgraded graphics, expanded options, and the return of original voice actors. Die-hard fans will be able to dive back into the story ofFinal Fantasy Tacticslater this year.
2Silent Hill F
A New Installment Of A Classic Horror Franchise
Silent Hillis celebrated for its unique horror experience that keeps gamers up at night with the lights on. The franchise has a total of ten games that have expanded the lore of theSilent Hilluniverse, and a new title was just announced at State of Play.
Silent Hill fseems to leap into the deep waters of Japanese horror, seemingly set in a haunted Japanese school where players take control of a young girl wielding a mighty steel pipe. Players must wander the school searching for a way out and take on the monstrous creatures that now plague the area.
1Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
A Magnificent Surprise In The Long Line Of Marvel Fighting Games
Marvel has a long and illustrious history with video games, featuring some of the most beloved and memorable titles on the market. From the early days ofX-Men Legendsto the current instant classic ofMarvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel has always provided top-notch entertainment in all aspects.
Now, in a joint effort with Arc System Works, Marvel is delivering a new fighting game title.Marvel Tokon: Fighting Soulswas announced at State of Play and blew the minds of fans all over the world. This new installment ofMarvel Fightersbuilds off the long legacy ofMarvel Vs. Capcom, splashing a new coat of paint on a classic concept. There’s no doubt thatMarvel Tokonwill have a huge impact once it is released.
