We could sit here and wax lyrical about Xbox Series X and its endless potential for hours, but this article will focus entirely on Sony’s PS5 and the games we know, expect and would love to see on the upcoming machine.
Keep in mind that the majority of these games haven’t been explicitly confirmed for the next-generation console, but with the knowledge of backwards compatibility, release schedules and other information currently available, we’ve gone ahead and drawn a few ambitious conclusions.
So, without further delay, Trusted Reviews has compiled some of the best PS5 games, whether they are upcoming, rumoured or simply a pipe dream in our gaming fantasies.
The Last of Us 2
Developer: Naughty Dog
Release Date: June 19, 2020
Naughty Dog’s long-awaited sequel is poised to be a masterful swansong for PS4, although we wouldn’t be surprised if an enhanced release will make its way to the next generation machine at launch. The post-apocalyptic world adorned with extra visual features such as ray-tracing and enhanced resolutions alongside faster loading times sounds like a match made in heaven, especially given how new consoles are a great way to showcase graphical prowess to your friends.
The Last of Us 2 will take place several years after the original game, featuring Ellie as the main protagonist this time around. Poised to be a tale of bitter, bloody revenge, it will once again be a sprawling narrative adventure that will tug violently at your heartstrings. From what we’ve seen, it’s got the ingredients to be yet another masterpiece in Naughty Dog’s repertoire.
Developer: Naughty Dog
Release Date: June 19, 2020
Naughty Dog’s long-awaited sequel is poised to be a masterful swansong for PS4, although we wouldn’t be surprised if an enhanced release will make its way to the next generation machine at launch. The post-apocalyptic world adorned with extra visual features such as ray-tracing and enhanced resolutions alongside faster loading times sounds like a match made in heaven, especially given how new consoles are a great way to showcase graphical prowess to your friends.
The Last of Us 2 will take place several years after the original game, featuring Ellie as the main protagonist this time around. Poised to be a tale of bitter, bloody revenge, it will once again be a sprawling narrative adventure that will tug violently at your heartstrings. From what we’ve seen, it’s got the ingredients to be yet another masterpiece in Naughty Dog’s repertoire.
Horizon Zero Dawn 2
Developer: Guerilla Games
Release Date: TBA
Acting as the studio’s first foray outside of the hit-and-miss Killzone series for several years, Horizon Zero Dawn was an absolute blockbuster, and has gone on to sell millions of copies as a flagship PS4 exclusive. Aloy has established herself as an iconic Sony mascot in her own right, and we’re keen to see her return in a potential sequel.
The first entry left many questions lingering after its unexpected ending, not all of which were answered in the Frozen Wilds expansion. We’ve many things waiting to be answered, and there’s plenty of gameplay improvements we’d love a sequel to implement, too. Improved dialogue options, a greater camera system and a less than nightmarish inventory would be more than welcome. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for now.
Developer: Guerilla Games
Release Date: TBA
Acting as the studio’s first foray outside of the hit-and-miss Killzone series for several years, Horizon Zero Dawn was an absolute blockbuster, and has gone on to sell millions of copies as a flagship PS4 exclusive. Aloy has established herself as an iconic Sony mascot in her own right, and we’re keen to see her return in a potential sequel.
The first entry left many questions lingering after its unexpected ending, not all of which were answered in the Frozen Wilds expansion. We’ve many things waiting to be answered, and there’s plenty of gameplay improvements we’d love a sequel to implement, too. Improved dialogue options, a greater camera system and a less than nightmarish inventory would be more than welcome. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for now.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Developer: Ubisoft
Release Date: Winter 2020
Following in the footsteps of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, the next entry in Ubisoft’s open-world series will take players to The Viking Age scattered across Great Britain, Norway and Scandinavia. It’s poised to be a vast, beautiful and ambitious adventure which will build further upon the series’ growing adoption of RPG mechanics.
Much like Odyssey, you can choose between a male or female protagonist, and will have your very own settlement to grow and mould into your own virtual home throughout the game’s campaign. Chances are its occupants, atmosphere and morales will be influenced by your own decisions. Obviously, players can once again expect the franchises’ signature exploration, combat and massive sense of scope, pushed even further with next-gen consoles.
Developer: Ubisoft
Release Date: Winter 2020
Following in the footsteps of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, the next entry in Ubisoft’s open-world series will take players to The Viking Age scattered across Great Britain, Norway and Scandinavia. It’s poised to be a vast, beautiful and ambitious adventure which will build further upon the series’ growing adoption of RPG mechanics.
Much like Odyssey, you can choose between a male or female protagonist, and will have your very own settlement to grow and mould into your own virtual home throughout the game’s campaign. Chances are its occupants, atmosphere and morales will be influenced by your own decisions. Obviously, players can once again expect the franchises’ signature exploration, combat and massive sense of scope, pushed even further with next-gen consoles.
Cyberpunk 2077
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Release Date: September 2020
In a recent interview with VG247, CD Projekt Red expanded upon how its epic RPG will work with future hardware and the next generation of consoles. Looks like the ambitious experience will scale quite well with upcoming technology, consoles and all.
“Next-gen hasn’t been announced yet, so we can only speculate,” CD Projekt Red president Adam Kiciński explained. “Technology-wise, Cyberpunk is very advanced. Our technology is ready to interface with future generations. Knowing this the possibility of Cyberpunk getting its own dedicated next-gen release sounds very likely indeed.
From the makers of The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 is bound to be one of 2020’s biggest releases, having all the makings of an RPG classic. Oh, and Keanu Reeves is in it as a major character, which should be enough to sell more or less everyone.
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Release Date: September 2020
In a recent interview with VG247, CD Projekt Red expanded upon how its epic RPG will work with future hardware and the next generation of consoles. Looks like the ambitious experience will scale quite well with upcoming technology, consoles and all.
“Next-gen hasn’t been announced yet, so we can only speculate,” CD Projekt Red president Adam Kiciński explained. “Technology-wise, Cyberpunk is very advanced. Our technology is ready to interface with future generations. Knowing this the possibility of Cyberpunk getting its own dedicated next-gen release sounds very likely indeed.
From the makers of The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 is bound to be one of 2020’s biggest releases, having all the makings of an RPG classic. Oh, and Keanu Reeves is in it as a major character, which should be enough to sell more or less everyone.
God of War 2
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Release Date: TBA
This generation has seen Sony pump out an outlandish amount of stellar exclusives, and Santa Monica Studio’s God of War sits at the top of this very prestigious mountain. It rewrote the rules of franchise like nobody has before, with the exception of Resident Evil 7. A bloody, gratuitous action game was transformed into a mature, narrative adventure that defied expectations wonderfully.
This trilogy, which focuses on Norse Mythology, ends with a wonderful cliffhanger, opening up the scope of its world and the consequences its story might eventually have on Kratos and company. In terms of gameplay there are a few things we’d improve, but just having another slice of that world to explore alongside these characters is more than enough. Especially if it looks extra gorgeous on PS5.
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Release Date: TBA
This generation has seen Sony pump out an outlandish amount of stellar exclusives, and Santa Monica Studio’s God of War sits at the top of this very prestigious mountain. It rewrote the rules of franchise like nobody has before, with the exception of Resident Evil 7. A bloody, gratuitous action game was transformed into a mature, narrative adventure that defied expectations wonderfully.
This trilogy, which focuses on Norse Mythology, ends with a wonderful cliffhanger, opening up the scope of its world and the consequences its story might eventually have on Kratos and company. In terms of gameplay there are a few things we’d improve, but just having another slice of that world to explore alongside these characters is more than enough. Especially if it looks extra gorgeous on PS5.
Bloodborne 2
Developer: FromSoftware
Release Date: TBA
FromSoftware recently took a break from Soulsborne games to create Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – a new take on the studio’s famous formula. Elden Ring is also on the horizon for Miyazaki and co – so we don’t really know if or when they’ll be returning to Dark Souls or Bloodborne anytime soon.
However, Bloodborne was a massive success for the studio and a hugely popular PS4 exclusive. A Bloodborne 2 for the PS5 seems like an absolute no-brainer for Sony and FromSoftware so it’d be a surprise if it never comes to pass.
Developer: FromSoftware
Release Date: TBA
FromSoftware recently took a break from Soulsborne games to create Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – a new take on the studio’s famous formula. Elden Ring is also on the horizon for Miyazaki and co – so we don’t really know if or when they’ll be returning to Dark Souls or Bloodborne anytime soon.
However, Bloodborne was a massive success for the studio and a hugely popular PS4 exclusive. A Bloodborne 2 for the PS5 seems like an absolute no-brainer for Sony and FromSoftware so it’d be a surprise if it never comes to pass.
Death Stranding
Developer: Kojima Productions
Release Date: Out Now
After leaving the controversial corridors of Konami following the launch of Metal Gear Solid 5, Hideo Kojima and company founded a company and created a fully-fledged AAA project in the space of three years, which is one heck of a feat no matter how you slice it. Death Stranding is the developer’s first project, and something truly special indeed.
The narrative-driven, open world experience stars The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus, Guillermo Del Toro, ensuring the ambitious storyline has the star-powered performances to match.
Developer: Kojima Productions
Release Date: Out Now
After leaving the controversial corridors of Konami following the launch of Metal Gear Solid 5, Hideo Kojima and company founded a company and created a fully-fledged AAA project in the space of three years, which is one heck of a feat no matter how you slice it. Death Stranding is the developer’s first project, and something truly special indeed.
The narrative-driven, open world experience stars The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus, Guillermo Del Toro, ensuring the ambitious storyline has the star-powered performances to match.
Ghosts of Tsushima
Developer: Sucker Punch
Release Date: July 17, 2020
We haven’t heard anything about Ghosts of Tsushima for over a year now, meaning it could be a swansong exclusive for Sony’s platform or potentially a launch title for the PS5. Chances are it will be a cross-generational release, featured enhanced graphics on the new platform alongside a few extra bells and whistles. Obviously, this is all speculation on our part, but something we’d definitely love to see.
Ghosts of Tsushima is an action-adventure stealth experience taking place in 1274, an era where samurai, betrayal and familial politics play an integral role in Japanese society. Players will explore a gorgeous, sprawling world filled with quests, characters and locations to interact with. Fingers crossed we’ll see more of it before the end of this year, and whether it will appear on PS5.
Elder Scrolls 6
Developer: Bethesda
Release Date: TBA
The announcement of Elder Scrolls 6 was a huge surprise to everyone. It’s still years away, with Bethesda focused on developing Starfield above all else, which will likely be coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X in the coming years, potentially as a launch window title. Bethesda has described as the next chapter in its long-running RPG series, hopefully bringing with it a series of enhancements to its world, mechanics, characters and more.
Beyond the brief yet gorgeous reveal trailer we know almost nothing about it, although it certainly looks gorgeous from the cinematic glimpses we’ve caught so far. In terms of the setting, plot and characters – everything remains a tantalising mystery. Fingers crossed that it will be coming to PS5 with enhanced technology that truly ushers in the next generation of Bethesda RPGs.
Developer: Sucker Punch
Release Date: July 17, 2020
We haven’t heard anything about Ghosts of Tsushima for over a year now, meaning it could be a swansong exclusive for Sony’s platform or potentially a launch title for the PS5. Chances are it will be a cross-generational release, featured enhanced graphics on the new platform alongside a few extra bells and whistles. Obviously, this is all speculation on our part, but something we’d definitely love to see.
Ghosts of Tsushima is an action-adventure stealth experience taking place in 1274, an era where samurai, betrayal and familial politics play an integral role in Japanese society. Players will explore a gorgeous, sprawling world filled with quests, characters and locations to interact with. Fingers crossed we’ll see more of it before the end of this year, and whether it will appear on PS5.
Elder Scrolls 6
Developer: Bethesda
Release Date: TBA
The announcement of Elder Scrolls 6 was a huge surprise to everyone. It’s still years away, with Bethesda focused on developing Starfield above all else, which will likely be coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X in the coming years, potentially as a launch window title. Bethesda has described as the next chapter in its long-running RPG series, hopefully bringing with it a series of enhancements to its world, mechanics, characters and more.
Beyond the brief yet gorgeous reveal trailer we know almost nothing about it, although it certainly looks gorgeous from the cinematic glimpses we’ve caught so far. In terms of the setting, plot and characters – everything remains a tantalising mystery. Fingers crossed that it will be coming to PS5 with enhanced technology that truly ushers in the next generation of Bethesda RPGs.
Godfall
Developer: Counterplay Games
Release Date: TBA
Published by Gearbox Software, Godfall is the first game to be formally announced for Sony’s next-generation console. Taking place in a fantasy setting, this upcoming role-playing game will see you step into the shoes of the exalted Knight’s Order. You’ll team up with friends to battle across the realms of Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Spirit; each of which will pose their own devastating challenges.
Described by its creators as a “looter slasher,” you’ll play through various different levels collecting a bunch of important resources and equipment, all of which will help in creating a formidable warrior not to be messed with. The majority of games like this are shooters, so it will be interested to see one which is focused on brutal, close-ranged combat with all the extra complexity that comes with new console hardware.
Developer: Counterplay Games
Release Date: TBA
Published by Gearbox Software, Godfall is the first game to be formally announced for Sony’s next-generation console. Taking place in a fantasy setting, this upcoming role-playing game will see you step into the shoes of the exalted Knight’s Order. You’ll team up with friends to battle across the realms of Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Spirit; each of which will pose their own devastating challenges.
Described by its creators as a “looter slasher,” you’ll play through various different levels collecting a bunch of important resources and equipment, all of which will help in creating a formidable warrior not to be messed with. The majority of games like this are shooters, so it will be interested to see one which is focused on brutal, close-ranged combat with all the extra complexity that comes with new console hardware.
Watch Dogs Legion
Developer: Ubisoft
Release Date: TBA
Ubisoft delayed a selection of games following the underwhelming launch of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, with Watch Dog Legion arguably being the biggest casualty. Taking the open-world hacking franchise to the United Kingdom, players will find themselves exploring a post-brexit vision of London, England. It’s transformed into a strange, dark location with surveillance at the forefront of its ideals.
Here’s a peek from our hands-on preview: “Watch Dogs Legion boasts a gorgeous, near-future setting with a mechanical hook we simply haven’t seen before, and it could breathe fresh air into the genre. Taking control of anyone and everyone is so liberating, and I can’t wait to take back London from fascist scum in 2020.”
Developer: Ubisoft
Release Date: TBA
Ubisoft delayed a selection of games following the underwhelming launch of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, with Watch Dog Legion arguably being the biggest casualty. Taking the open-world hacking franchise to the United Kingdom, players will find themselves exploring a post-brexit vision of London, England. It’s transformed into a strange, dark location with surveillance at the forefront of its ideals.
Here’s a peek from our hands-on preview: “Watch Dogs Legion boasts a gorgeous, near-future setting with a mechanical hook we simply haven’t seen before, and it could breathe fresh air into the genre. Taking control of anyone and everyone is so liberating, and I can’t wait to take back London from fascist scum in 2020.”
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
Developer: Hardsuit Labs
Release Date: 2020
The original Bloodlines is a cult classic amongst RPG fans, with many having given up hope that a sequel would ever materialise. Well – this unexpected wish has come true, and the upcoming new entry is also on its way to next-gen consoles. Taking place in a rain-drenched Seattle, players will take on the role of a unique character who must solve a dark, unfolding mystery spread across the metropolis.
Players can once again expect a wide range of gameplay approaches, different factions to communicate with and a world that is constantly shaped and changed by the decisions you make. Here’s hoping this new installment reaches a much wider audience, given how beloved the original game was and still is amongst its fanbase.
Developer: Hardsuit Labs
Release Date: 2020
The original Bloodlines is a cult classic amongst RPG fans, with many having given up hope that a sequel would ever materialise. Well – this unexpected wish has come true, and the upcoming new entry is also on its way to next-gen consoles. Taking place in a rain-drenched Seattle, players will take on the role of a unique character who must solve a dark, unfolding mystery spread across the metropolis.
Players can once again expect a wide range of gameplay approaches, different factions to communicate with and a world that is constantly shaped and changed by the decisions you make. Here’s hoping this new installment reaches a much wider audience, given how beloved the original game was and still is amongst its fanbase.
Battlefield 6
Developer: DICE
Release Date: TBA 2021
DICE has confirmed it is leaving Star Wars Battlefront 2 behind with its latest and final update, now placing its attention on the next entry in its blockbuster shooter series. Battlefield 6 is now in full production, launching in 2021 so it’s in a position to take full advantage of PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Little is known about Battlefield 6. We have no idea where it will be set and how it will build upon its predecessor. We imagine it will once again include a solo campaign, ambitious multiplayer and perhaps a battle royale mode from launch this time around.
Developer: DICE
Release Date: TBA 2021
DICE has confirmed it is leaving Star Wars Battlefront 2 behind with its latest and final update, now placing its attention on the next entry in its blockbuster shooter series. Battlefield 6 is now in full production, launching in 2021 so it’s in a position to take full advantage of PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Little is known about Battlefield 6. We have no idea where it will be set and how it will build upon its predecessor. We imagine it will once again include a solo campaign, ambitious multiplayer and perhaps a battle royale mode from launch this time around.
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