'Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart' - available now
"Ratchet and Clank" has been a PlayStation exclusive series since 2002, and " Rift Apart " is the first new entry since 2016, when the series was rebooted and adapted into a movie.
Ratchet and his robotic sidekick Clank have invented a wide range of weapons and gadgets to battle the evil Dr. Nefarious and his cronies. In " Rift Apart " Ratchet travels through space and time to stop Nefarious from tearing the universe apart, using a mix of platforming and run-and-gun skills to progress through each new world.
As a true PlayStation 5 exclusive, " Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart " makes use of the PS5's speedy loading times to let Ratchet quickly slide between worlds, and will incorporate ray tracing for enhanced reflections and lighting. The game also adds a new playable character to the series named Rivet, who hails from another dimension.
'Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade' - available now
The original "Final Fantasy VII" was one of the first major exclusives released on the PS1, and more than 20 years later " Final Fantasy VII Remake " has returned to PS4 and PS5 as an exclusive reimagining of the classic game.
"Final Fantasy VII Remake" has been design from the ground up with a new combat system and some of the most impressive graphics we've seen to date. However, "Remake" only contains about one third of the original "Final Fantasy VII" story, so sequels are on the way.
Released on June 10, " Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade " is the first story add-on for the game and it's exclusive to PlayStation 5. That same day, "Final Fantasy VII Remake" also received an update to improve performance on PS5 and add a camera mode to all versions of the game.
'Horizon Forbidden West' - late 2021
" Horizon Zero Dawn " marked the debut of a new PlayStation franchise on PS4, pushing the boundaries of the console with its impressive visuals. Its sequel, "Horizon Forbidden West," continues the open world adventure series on a new continent, with players once again assuming control over the huntress Aloy in a post-apocalyptic version of the western United States, including regions of San Francisco, Utah, and the Yosemite Valley.
The creators of "Horizon Forbidden West," Guerilla Games, say the haptic feedback of the PS5 controller will let players feel the resistance of Aloy's bow while aiming, and it will have special interactions when fighting against machines and humans.
Sony has confirmed that "Horizon Forbidden West" will be available on PlayStation 4, as well as PS5.
'God of War' (title unconfirmed) — 2022 or later
The 2018 reboot of " God of War " was one of the PlayStation 4's most critically acclaimed titles, earning multiple "Game of the Year" awards with its polished gameplay and story presentation. Sony teased the game's sequel during a PlayStation 5 event in September 2020 with a logo and the word "Ragnarok."
Sony's Santa Monica Studios said it's aiming for a 2022 release for the "God of War" sequel, but hopefully we see a trailer before the end of the year.
'Gran Turismo 7' — TBA
"Gran Turismo" is Sony's seminal racing franchise, with each new entry in the series pushing the limits of the PlayStation hardware. Sony has confirmed that "Gran Turismo 7" will incorporate ray-tracing visual effects, 3D audio, and haptic feedback using the PS5's Dual Sense controller.
A release window for "Gran Turismo 7" hasn't been announced yet.
'Returnal' - available now
" Returnal " is one of the few PlayStation games that actually requires a PlayStation 5 to play, thanks to its fast moving gameplay and mutating environments. Players control an astronaut stranded on an alien planet who realizes that each time she dies, she is reborn at the start of her journey.
The goal of " Returnal " is to fight your way across this alien world and free yourself from the planet's cycle of life and death, but each death will reset your progress. That makes "Returnal" quite difficult to complete, but it's an absolute treat if you enjoy challenging games.
" Returnal " also offers one of the most impressive demonstrations of the PS5 hardware so far, making expert use of the DualSense controller's adaptive triggers and haptic feedback alongside the console's next-gen processing power.
'Destruction AllStars' — available now
" Destruction AllStars " is a vehicle combat game that pits players against each other in a vicious demolition derby. While the emphasis is on your car, drivers can hop out of their vehicle to avoid elimination and regain the upper hand by hopping in another car on the course.
Longtime PlayStation fans will remember "Twisted Metal," a PlayStation-exclusive vehicle combat game that launched two months after the original PlayStation in 1995. " Destruction AllStars " may not have the same kind of dark humor, but PlayStation has a long history with the vehicle combat genre.
'Demon's Souls' — available now
FromSoftware's "Dark Souls" games have earned a legendary reputation among hardcore gamers for their difficulty, but the series' origin actually dates back to a small PlayStation 3 exclusive called " Demon's Souls " released in 2009.
Despite its heavy influence on recent action games, " Demon's Souls " was never been released outside of the PS3, while "Dark Souls I" and "Dark Souls II" enjoyed remasters on newer consoles.
The dungeon crawling gameplay and haunting visuals of " Demon's Souls " were remastered for the PlayStation 5, with developer Bluepoint Games rebuilding all of FromSoftware's original game from the ground up with new character designs and stunning environments in 4K resolution.
'Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales' — available now
"Marvel's Spider-Man" was one of Sony's biggest PlayStation 4 exclusives, making the game's sequel an excellent way to demonstrate the difference in power between the PS4 and the PlayStation 5.
" Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales " once again takes place in New York City, one year after the events of the first game. Marvel fans will recognize Miles from the 2018 film "Into the Spider-Verse" and years' worth of comic book appearances. His unique spider powers — an invisibility cloak and electric venom blasts — look even more impressive with the PS5's ray tracing features.
While "Miles Morales" is playable on PS4, the vast improvements in visuals and loading times make it one of most impressive games designed for PS5. If you haven't played the original "Marvel's Spider-Man," you can also get the remastered version for PS5 when you buy the $70 Ultimate Edition of "Miles Morales ."
'Sackboy: A Big Adventure' — available now
Sackboy, the mascot of Sony's "LittleBigPlanet" series, got his very own game when the PS5 launched. Unlike "LittleBigPlanet," which primarily focused on creating your own 2D platforming stages, " Sackboy: A Big Adventure " offers a full 3D range of motion and a set of premade levels for up to four players.
" Sackboy: A Big Adventure " is available for PlayStation 4 too, though the PS5 enjoys faster load times and enhanced graphics. The difference between PS4 and PS5 isn't quite as noticeable as it is for games like "Spider-Man: Miles Morales" though.
'Astro's Playroom' — pre-installed on PS5
"Astro's Playroom" is a sequel to "Astro Bot Rescue Mission," a virtual reality platforming game released for the PlayStation 4 in 2018. However, "Playroom" doesn't require a PlayStation VR headset, and comes pre-installed on the PS5 for free.
"Astro's Playroom" is designed to show players how to use the special features of the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller as they guide Astro across four different worlds. Players can discover hidden artifacts from past PlayStation consoles and build a gallery of Sony's gaming history.
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