PlayStation Showcase 2023: Everything Announced

PlayStation Showcase 2023 delivered an impressive lineup of games, although fans were disappointed by the lack of major first-party exclusives for the PS5.

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Excitement surrounded the announcement of Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a highly anticipated remake coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

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Bungie surprised fans by revealing Marathon, a PvP extraction shooter, which will be available on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

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RPG enthusiasts were left wanting more as there were no updates on the next Persona or Dragon Quest titles.

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 stole the show with a captivating story and gameplay reveal, leaving fans eagerly anticipating its release.

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Haven, led by Jade Raymond, introduced Fairgame$, a competitive heist game set to release on PS5 and PC.

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Helldivers 2, the sequel to the popular cooperative shooter, is set to launch on PS5 and PC in 2023.

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Immortals of Aveum, developed by Ascendant Studios under the EA Originals label, will bring a new fantasy world to life on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

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Ghostrunner 2, a cyberpunk action game, will continue its intense parkour gameplay on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.

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S-Game unveiled Phantom Blade Zero, a visually stunning action game with a unique twist: the protagonist has only 66 days to live.

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Giant Squid, the creators of The Pathless, teased Sword of the Sea, a new adventure game coming exclusively to PS5.

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The Talos Principle II, a mind-bending puzzle game for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, and Neva, a new title from the creators of Gris, coming in 2024 on multiple platforms.

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Cat Quest - Pirates of the Purribean promised a feline-filled pirate adventure, coming in 2024 to all major platforms.

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Foamstars, a foam-blasting frenzy developed by Square Enix, aims to bring chaotic party shooter action to players on various platforms.

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The Plucky Squire, a highly anticipated game, received a brief gameplay trailer, building anticipation for its 2023 release.

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PlayStation fans can look forward to experiencing the destructive joys of Teardown when it arrives on the PS5 in 2023.

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Dreamlit's Towers of Aghasba captivated viewers with its stunning visuals and is set to release in 2024 on the PS5.

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Final Fantasy XVI teased players with a "Salvation" trailer, setting the stage for its highly anticipated launch next month on the PS5.

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Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited sequel, is scheduled for release on October 17, 2023, on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, as a digital-only title.

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Assassin's Creed Mirage, set to launch on October 12, 2023, will offer players a thrilling new adventure on PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC platforms.

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