The first features of PS5 actually sound realistic and promise the most powerful and versatile console experience in history. But for gamers, one question remains unanswered: What games can they really expect when PS5 is released?
Although we still don’t have an exact date for the launch or presentation of the PS5, the truth is that since Sony announced the first details of the console, we’ve had a flood of rumors and official confirmations about the next generation. From the technical specifications to the loading times to the PSNow protagonist, the next Sony machine seems to be extremely competent.
A few weeks ago, an anonymous EU developer disclosed details about Playstation 5 in the Pastebin forum, most of which match the actual information in previous announcements. In addition to the possible price of Playstation 5, the developer also revealed that PS5 will be released in March or November 2020. However, the release date is not yet official. That’s another reason why the line-up of the first PS5 games could change. But according to the developer, these games titles should be available for the launch of the new Sony console:
Exclusive games titles for PS5:
- Gran Turismo 7 (with VR function)
- PUBG – Remastered in 4K (exclusive and free for PS+ members)
- The Last of Us 2 – Remastered
- Ghost of Tsushima – Remastered
Non-exclusive PlayStation 5 titles:
- Battlefield Bad Company 3
- Unannounced Harry Potter game
- GTA 6 (expected to be published by Christmas 2020)
- New Assassin’s Creed
But there’s nothing more important for a console than its game catalog. And in this sense, it seems that Sony, as with the PS4, will make an important bet for the Triple-A, which focuses on the hardcore player and leaves the side games more aside, even if they are a disadvantage for the Indies.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida has described PS5 as a niche product for serious gamers. It’s not entirely clear what serious players mean, but it seems that the market trend is focused on particularly sophisticated games or services that require some investment in time and money, which are usually more focused on the big triple-A or the hardcore player.
Of course, you have to look at the list very carefully, as neither an official PS5 game nor the release date of Sony’s next console has been announced. However, the system architect officially talked about creating a relatively smooth transition to the next generation of consoles, especially due to downward compatibility with PS4.
All this doesn’t mean we’ll be seeing smaller games or Indies on PS5, but it does suggest that Sony’s efforts will be more focused on the big-budget and impact than on a significant number of games with less budget or ambition.