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[Draugoth]

Despite revealing few details, it seems that this new event really is real and other insiders are sharing details of the possible announcements that may be made on the day.

The user known as "The Snitch" (who said he had stopped posting leaks), ended up posting a message on his social networks suggesting that the May event will feature news for Silent Hill 2 Remake and also something related to the Astro Bot franchise, which should be a new game.



At the same time, insider Silknigth, who gained fame for leaking Ghost of Tsushima on PC, said that Sony may reveal 1 or maybe 2 of its own games for 2025/2026. He's also not sure whether it's a State of Play or a Showcase.

Silknigth claims that Sony has changed its strategy and will now announce its new games up to a maximum of two years before their release, depending on their importance. In the last generation, the company gained a negative reputation for announcing its games with CGI trailers and only releasing them years and years later.

In terms of communication, PlayStation has changed, now making game announcements up to a maximum of two years before their release, depending on their importance.

The announcement of PS5PRO is tied to the announcement of certain games, but I'm not sure if they'll showcase it at the upcoming event or after August.

Sony reported that they don't have games from well-known series for this year, but we should have information about two titles to be released in the second half of the year. One of them will be very well-received.

There are no major acquisitions regarding new studios, but when such an announcement is made, it's because there's a game in progress. Sony is very cautious with these types of moves.

Sucker Punch's new game was supposed to be announced last year, but something changed. Its announcement should happen in the coming months.

 

[nial]

>bloober's SH2

>astro bot this year

 

[cash_longfellow]

I fucks with a new Astrobot. Astro’s Playroom is still one of my favorite games on the ps5.

 

[Mr Hyde]

I'm down for Silent Hill 2. It's Bloober teams breakout moment. Too bad Konami is fucking it up with their amateurish marketing schemes.

 

[LectureMaster]

It's much needed. They were already killing it in the same phase in the PS4 era.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

 

[KaiserBecks]

More than overdue. Now let’s see if it’s going to be in VR. If not, they might as well burn whatever warehouse their PSVR2 headsets are in.

 

[Klayzer]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

You were going to shit on whatever Sony annouced either way.

 

[balls of snow]

Astrobot will probably be psvr2 only right.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

You were going to shit on whatever Sony annouced either way.

Was looking forward to new IP with same $$$ behind it as a God of War or Spiderman. Why so offended?

 

[dorkimoe]

a brand new full astros pleaseeeeeeeee

 

[Represent.]

They better show the real heavy hitters. From the big fucking guns. Guerrilla, Santa Monica, Naughty Dog. SHOW ME

 

[nial]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features

Rescue Mission was a retail game.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

They better show the real heavy hitters. From the big fucking guns. Guerrilla, Santa Monica, Naughty Dog. SHOW ME

We'll see something announced from these studios this year, but unlikely to release any time before 2026.

 

[Evolved1]

Astrobot will probably be psvr2 only right.

yes, and this place will be unbearable

 

[T0minator]

If the May event shows AstroBot, Concord (a new FPS IP from PlayStation is long overdue) Ghost of Tsushima 2 and some other surprise than that's all really need. I figure later in the year is when they can show off games that take full advantage of the PS5 Pro like Naughty Dogs new IP

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

My son would love to play a new ASTRO. We're in.

 

[Mr Moose]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

 

[Klayzer]

Was looking forward to new IP with same $$$ behind it as a God of War or Spiderman. Why so offended?

 

[nial]

He would probably claim that Sony is all on blockbuster ""movie games"" if that was the case, lol.

 

[Topher]

Would love some more Astro Bot this year. Loved Playhouse

 

[Represent.]

We'll see something announced from these studios this year, but unlikely to release any time before 2026.

fine with me, im just tired of guessing of what they are working on - specifically Santa Monica and ND

 

[Salty Popsicle]

 

[Heisenberg007]

Silent Hill 2 and Concord, most likely.

 

[HeWhoWalks]

You were going to shit on whatever Sony annouced either way.

Exactly.

OT: Bring it on!

 

[Badlucktroll]

 

[AlphaDump]

If they announce a new astrobot my 4 year old is going to flip her shit.

And dad, too.

 

[Klayzer]

He would probably claim that Sony is all on blockbuster ""movie games"" if that was the case, lol.

Lol, it is known.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Can't say I have much enthusiasm for either, given that Silent Hill 2 has all the markings of a dud. Which is a damn shame.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Lol, it is known.

Would prefer one of those "movie games" to a PSVR2 exclusives platformer any day of the week.

 

[Klayzer]

Lol. Nobody is mad. Just pointing out the fraud, that everyone knows. Carry on playa.

 

[rhodesianshepard]

Im guessing Sony's big showcase isn't until this fall, when they announce the PS5 Pro

 

[HeWhoWalks]

Can't say I have much enthusiasm for either, given that Silent Hill 2 has all the markings of a dud. Which is a damn shame.

I can somewhat feel you on SH2 (mainly because it’s Bloober). That said, I’m willing to give it a shot because that is my favorite franchise and they at least capture atmosphere well!

 

[kikii]

>bloober's SH2

>astro bot this year

i so hope it will be good if not thats fine too =)

 

[lh032]

Please an actual console astrobot game, not some VR shit

 

[ByWatterson]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

This is objectively the wrong take.

 

[Bernardougf]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

Apparently Silent Hill 2 now is a "Sony game" also lol

 

[TheGodfather07]

Games that ain't 1st party don't count apparently. Sony are doing terrible even though they have like 4 exclusive games before the second half of the year. A good game is a good game. Who the fuck cares if they are 1st party or not?

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Who the fuck cares if they are 1st party or not?

People with insecurities.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

subpar studio with a horrible track-record

remember. Sony's subsidy is going to make boober team into a ND.

 

[Quantum253]

Would be stoked for a full Astrobot adventure game. I've always been RE over SH. The P.T. demo was cool, so if similar, it might be okay. But I'm tired of rehashing the same games from 20+ years ago and want new stories/franchises.

 

[DeepSpace5D]

Always down for a great platformer. A new Astrobot would be welcome news.

And spending a ton of time with The Evil Within lately has me really hoping the Silent Hill 2 remake turns out good.

 

[Clear]

Silent Hill 2 is pretty much doomed because (1)If it tries to update the original it'll get murdered for daring to fuck with a classic, and (2) if it stays faithful its going to get murdered for still being a game that wasn't lauded for its innovative and exciting gameplay by the standards of 20 plus years ago!

The only way to please fans would be to offer both classic and updated versions as part of a single package, but that'd really hurt the reviews because the way things get scored is always somewhat subtractive in the sense that any part that's "bad" to the reviewer will always stand against what's good.

 

[tusharngf]

they should release a naughty game with ps pro that's what everyone expects. You need a good showcase title for PRO console

 

[Badlucktroll]

If Silent Hill 2 remake is so important why didnt sony just have one of their own studios make it

 

[Punished Miku]

Changing their communucation strategy is good news. If the new CEO wants to get really crazy they can announce a showcase in the 1st week of June and maybe have some of their staff go to LA for interviews.

 

[Megatron]

yes, and this place will be unbearable

You think that would be bad? Watch it just be a port of the first game to VR2.

 

[cash_longfellow]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

Screen name checks out.

 

[cash_longfellow]

A cute platforming sequel to a PS4 demo that showcased controller features and remake to a beloved horror game being made by a subpar studio with a horrible track-record are Sony's heavy-hitters for the rest of 2024?

Also, I think you mean ps5 demo? I shouldn’t be surprised though.

 

[Deerock71]

Sony's betting on Bloober.