PlayStation 5 fans have been looking forward to new State of Plays, as Sony uses the events to highlight all the content that is coming to its gaming platforms. After skipping the month of March and seeing big announcements leaked instead, PlayStation 5 users can look forward to another State of Play later this week.
February’s State of Play made some interesting reveals, such as the intriguing indie game Sifu and the launch of Crash 4: It’s About Time on next-gen consoles. New footage of Solar Ash and Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach were also shown, and Oddworld: Soulstorm was revealed as an April PlayStation Plus game. Trailers for Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Deathloop, and Returnal were scattered throughout, while the announcement of the Yuffie-focused Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade closed the show.
While there was plenty to see at the show, many trailers were for games that were known about beforehand. Further, outside of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade, the reveals were indie-focused. While some may have loved this direction, many argued that the latest State of Play did not feel next-gen, with the event not meeting expectations. To avoid this disappointment again, Sony has clarified what exactly will be at the State of Play this coming Thursday.
At 2 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, April 29, gamers can expect a huge gameplay session for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. In this session, gamers can expect to see more of the Dr. Nefarious-ruled universe revealed in the new trailer. Ratchet & Clank’s female Lombax, now confirmed to be named Rivet, will also be a focus of the footage. Outside of this gameplay event, PlayStation promised updates on “a pair of upcoming indie titles,” though it did not specify which indies will be shown.
While nothing is confirmed, two likely contenders are Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Sifu. With Kena: Bridge of Spirits bringing its Pixar-like visuals and intriguing combat to players on August 24, it would make sense to start promoting the game now. As for Sifu, the game was recently revealed at the February State of Play, so the same platform may be used to provide additional details. This is purely speculation, however, as PlayStation could choose to show more Knockout City gameplay or the upcoming survival horror game Abandoned. It is also possible that gamers see the recently leaked PlayStation Video Pass in action, though this too is unconfirmed.
Regardless, gamers will want to keep their expectations in check regarding God of War: Ragnorok or Horizon Forbidden West news, as these games would likely be teased beforehand if Sony was intending to show them off. For this State of Play, the focus seems to be entirely on indies and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, with big news likely to be saved for a later date.
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