Tag Archives: PlayStation 5

A new open‑source project, AnyPS5, aims to run PlayStation 5 games natively on Windows and Linux without traditional emulation. Listed on GitHub, the tool relinks PS5 executables into native formats for the host OS and reimplements the console’s system libraries for dynamic linking. Since the PS5 uses standard x86‑64 Zen …

6 long years following the launch of the current-gen consoles, Fallout 76 has finally gotten native 9th-gen ports; though the enhancements are minimal.

Saros is set to receive a major free update, with studio Housemarque adding in a boss rush mode, New Game Plus and more sometime later this year.

In a surprise move, Sony has launched its new Live TV initiative on PS5, bringing ad-supported channels and on-demand streaming for free.

Following their pivot back to true exclusivity, Sony has now released a new ‘Only on PS5’ ad, doubling down on the revived sentiment.

Sony has officially unveiled its limited-edition Wolverine-themed PlayStation 5 / Pro consoles and DualSense controllers.

Following its introduction earlier this year, the PlayStation 5 Pro’s ‘Enhanced PSSR’ toggle is now enabled on all systems by default.

According to industry analysts, a mere 7 PS5 games have sold more than 100K physical disc copies in the US throughout 2026.

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has surpassed 3 million copies sold during its first week of release. This follows a strong launch day that brought in 2 million sales for the remake, which arrived on July 9th. According to the publisher, player reception has steadily improved …

Over the past couple years, we’ve seen a great deal of work and effort being put into various emulation projects, with one of the most notable being ShadPS4 – recently being updated to allow for online play without the need for PlayStation Plus. Looking ahead a generation however, great strides are already being made regarding PS5 emulation, with the SharpEmu project recently hitting a new milestone.

PlayStation has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI “Plays Best on PS5” detailing its many unique console features including full DualSense support.

Game Science's action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong has reportedly reached 30 million copies sold globally, according to a recent data update. The title previously set a record on Steam, peaking at over 2.2 million concurrent players during its initial launch period in 2024. The updated sales figure comes via data released …

For a few years, Sony had been porting over many of its single-player PlayStation 5 games to PC at an increasing rate. This seemed to stop rather suddenly, with the most recent addition being The Last of Us Part II back in early 2025. With rumours claiming that Sony has reversed-course on bringing more single-player titles to PC, PlayStation’s CEO has now officially commented on the matter.

THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have announced that Gothic 1 Remake sold over 500,000 copies during its first week across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The reimagined 2001 cult RPG also saw significant player engagement on Steam, peaking at nearly 78,000 concurrent players on June 7th. Player feedback …

Microsoft and Playground Games have confirmed that the Fable reboot will launch on the 23rd of February. On top of that, the latest look at the game also brought around news of the first story expansion, titled Order of the Hero.  In the Fable reboot, players will start off as …

Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final entry in the remake trilogy. The title is scheduled for a multiplatform release in Spring 2027, hitting all of the major consoles, as well as PC on day-one. 

ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3, the third entry in its MMORPG franchise and the first new game in the series since 2012.

Ahead of its official announcement, early details for this year’s PlayStation Days of Play have leaked, with the promotion said to be going live next week.

SCUF Gaming has announced the Omega, a high-performance controller officially licensed for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. The controller features 1K polling, Omron mechanical switches, and TMR thumbsticks designed for increased durability.  The SCUF Omega features 11 additional customisable inputs, including rear paddles, side-action buttons, and G-keys. For the …

The past few years in particular have felt pretty bleak for the video games industry, with the rise and fall of countless live-service games creating volatility, while the influx of gen-AI has led to continuous price hikes across the board. Despite all this, the head of 3rd parties at PlayStation ‘Christian Svensson’ has claimed that “there are no dire times for the industry ahead as far as I'm concerned.”

85% of all PlayStation 4 and PS5 game sales during the past Quarter (ending 31st of March 2026) were digital titles, with just 15% physical.

May’s PlayStation Plus Essential line-up arrives on the 5th, including the latest EA Sports FC entry, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Nine Sols.

PlayStation owners will soon need to verify their age in order to use Sony’s communication features such as voice chat and direct messages.

Sony has officially lifted the curtain on its “Project Amethyst” collaboration with AMD, confirming that machine learning-based frame generation is headed to PlayStation hardware. The news comes alongside the debut of PSSR 2.0, which has recently been rolled out to 12 games. This update finally leverages the full AI capabilities …

Sony has launched PlayStation Flex in the UK, a hardware leasing programme that allows gamers to rent a PlayStation 5 for a monthly fee with no upfront cost. Developed in partnership with London-based fintech firm Raylo, the programme marks a shift in Sony's strategy, targeting audiences who may not want …

The PS5 has now officially outsold the PlayStation 3, with Sony’s latest console having shipped over 92 million units since launch.

Despite launching almost 4 years ago, Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 7 is continuing to see over 2 million monthly players.

Despite seeing a drop compared to last year (and the arrival of the Switch 2), Sony’s PlayStation 5 is still the best-selling console of 2025 so far in the UK.

PlayStation Plus is getting a day-one addition next month, with Skate Story launching on PS Plus Extra / Premium on the 8th of December.

Celebrating the console’s 5th birthday, Sony has shared a bunch of interesting player stats pertaining to the PlayStation 5.