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Hitman World of Assassination PS VR2 interview

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Agent 47 is about to become much more dangerous. With Hitman World of Assassination lining up its PS VR2 shot on March 27, Senior Game Designer Eskil Mohl and Lead & Senior Technical Designer Toke Krainert understood the assignment – and delivered some essential intel on the game.

Hitman World of Assassination PS VR2 interview

What are some of the cool things players can do now in the game via VR?

Eskil: We now have an incredible amount of new interactions. There’s a scene where you get a safe combination and you can visibly read it in your hand. The tactile sensation of actually looking at a note like this feels amazing. Every little set piece in the game before was a button press, and now you actually reach out and touch stuff. We were initially afraid they wouldn’t hold up visually and audibly, so we were nicely surprised. Another one is that you can look away from flashbang grenades.

Toke: There are so many ways of playing the game, and I think it just gets better in VR. It opens up that toolbox even more.

Eskil:The other day Toke had one thing in his left hand, and another in his right, and he threw them up and caught them. And he suggested he’d try juggling three things – he was like, technically it’s possible, right?

How has combat been changed by putting the game into VR?

Eskil: It’s significantly improved. Now you can use an items and weapons wheel instead of pausing the game. And with the weapons you feel way more badass. Before putting it in VR, entering combat was almost a fail state because of how often you’d die, but now it’s a lot of fun.

You can holster your gun on your back, and you also need to manually eject the magazine, use your other hand to grab a new one, insert it and then ready the weapon. It took a long time to implement, but it’s so rewarding.

Was there a temptation to keep all of the game in first-person?  

Eskil: Absolutely. For instance, in a scene where you’re stirring soup, we created a first-person prototype, and it felt clunky and a little disorientating. And in other places you couldn’t really get that useful overview of the area you’re in, especially when it comes to knowing where the enemies are. So certain scenes should feel more like a safe spot where you can get a strategic advantage, and it actually felt better in third-person.

Did you feel like you had to make more things interactive, given players were now seeing the game world different

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 510: Cereal Monsters

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Hey, everybody! Sid, O’Dell, Tim, and Brett are back this week to discuss MLB The Show 25 early access, including an interview with San Diego Studio Gameplay Director Chris Gill. The crew also swaps Monster Hunter Wilds stories and highlights this week’s news.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Next week’s release highlights:
    • WWE 2K25 | PS5, PS4
    • MLB The Show 25 | PS5
    • Bleach Rebirth of Souls | PS5, PS4
    • RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition | PS5, PS4
    • Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land | PS5, PS4
  • Dead by Daylight — Tokyo Ghoul collaboration announcement
  • MLB The Show 25 — New Legends + Early Access live now
  • Armored Core Retrospective
  • PlayStation Plus Game Catalog March 2025
    • UFC 5
    • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    • Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions
    • Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy
    • Arcade Paradise
    • Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
    • You Suck at Parking
    • Syberia – The World Before
    • Arcade Paradise VR
  • PlayStation PlusClassics Catalog March 2025
    • Armored Core
    • Armored Core: Project Phantasma
    • Armored Core: Master of Arena

The Cast

Share of the Week: Monster Hunter Wilds

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Last week, we asked you to join the hunt and share rapturous moments from Monster Hunter Wilds using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

shimo_ps shares their hunter and Palico sitting atop their Seikret.

Tomkat_XII shares a view of the desert.

youhaveawhat shares a forest view.

laya_photo shares Gemma in front of a forge fire

KAMIgion__Ujean shares an action-filled moment fighting a monster in the desert

Lny_Trpr_EE7 shares a Palico chilling with a frog on its head

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Monster Hunter Wilds – Monsters
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on March 19, 2025 

Next week, the hunt continues. Capture highlights of your favorite monster quarry in Monster Hunter Wilds using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Celebrate God of War’s 20th anniversary with God of War Ragnarök Dark Odyssey Collection

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On March 22, God of War will officially reach its 20th anniversary!

Back in 2005 when the first God of War released, no one at Santa Monica Studio anticipated the success this series would have. Every creative endeavor carries the hopes of those who shaped it that they might be able to carve a legacy in the industry. What makes those hopes a reality has always been the support of players who chose to pick up the game and go on a journey with us.

As we reflect back on the past two decades of God of War, we want to celebrate this milestone with you by sharing the exciting things we have planned leading up to the anniversary.

Dark Odyssey Collection – In-Game Update for God of War Ragnarök

Release Date: Thursday, March 20

As a gift to everyone who owns God of War Ragnarök, on March 20th we will be releasing an update for all players on PlayStation and PC that includes the Dark Odyssey collection at no additional cost.

Inspired by the working name of God of War (2005) and the skin that originally appeared in God of War II as a reward for beating the game on God Mode difficulty, we are bringing the classic black and gold theme for the 20th anniversary. 

Once the update is live, you’ll be able access the collection below from any Lost Items chest in the base game or automatically while in Valhalla.  

Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for Kratos

  • Dark Odyssey Kratos Appearance
  • Dark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos (Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Dark Odyssey Bracers, Dark Odyssey Belt) 

Dark Odyssey Companion Armor  

  • Dark Odyssey Vestment for Atreus
  • Dark Odyssey Witch Frock for Freya 

Dark Odyssey Weapon Appearances & Attachments*

  • Dark Odyssey Leviathan Axe [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Knob [Attachment] 
  • Dark Odyssey Blades of Chaos [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Handles [Attachment]  
  • Dark Odyssey Draupnir Spear [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Hind [Attachment]  

Dark Odyssey Shield Appearances & Rönd

  • Dark Odyssey Guardian Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Dauntless Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Stone Wall Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Shatter Start Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]
  • Dark Odyssey Rönd

*Please note, the weapon appearances are made for the fully upgraded version of each weapon and will only be available for use upon reaching that upgrade.

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MLB The Show 25 early access is live today — here’s everything you need to know

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MLB The Show 25 Early Access starts today, March 14, and it’s your chance to get a jump on the competition this year. Get ready to experience all-new Programs, Events, Packs, and Player Items as you step onto the diamond this year. 

With so much new content for you to enjoy during Early Access, we thought now would be a good time to give you a rundown on what you can expect to find so that you can take a lead on your opponents before MLB The Show 25’s Full Launch on March 18. So let’s dive into where you’ll be spending your time, and effort, in MLB The Show 25 Early Access.

(Early Access is available globally for anyone who purchases the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 25).

Early access to-do List

Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3

Relive baseball history in Storylines: The Negro Leagues – Season 3. Experience the career highlights of Negro Leagues Legends James “Cool Papa” Bell, Wilber “Bullet Joe” Rogan, and Norman “Turkey” Stearnes through a blend of gameplay, historical footage, and informative storytelling as you complete historic moments featuring these legends to your Diamond Dynasty lineup.

New Mode: Diamond Quest

Try out Diamond Quest, a brand-new roguelike board game mode, where rewards are yours to earn through Moments, boss encounters, and more. Select a quest with the chance rewards you’re looking to earn then discover encounters & treasure, and win stadiums to get your mitts on those rewards. Escape your Diamond Quest by defeating stadium challenges on the board but remember, losing a stadium challenge will result in you forfeiting your quest and all of the treasure earned.

Tutorial Quest Rewards:

  • 20th Anniversary Juan Soto, RF, New York Mets (79 OVR – Rare reward)
  • 20th Anniversary Aaron Judge, RF, New York Yankees (81 OVR – Epic reward)

Pipeline Quest Rewards:

  • Pipeline Chase Burns, SP, Cincinnati Reds (85 OVR – Rare reward)
  • Pipeline Matt Shaw, 3B, Chicago Cubs (85 OVR – Rare reward)
  • Pipeline Noah Schultz, SP, Chicago White Sox (87 OVR – Epic reward)
  • Pipeline Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (87 OVR – Epic reward)

Launch Quest Rewards:

  • Topps Now Garrett Crochet, 87 OVR, Chicago White Sox (Epic reward)
  • Breakout Bryson Stott, 87 OVR, Philadelphia Phillies (Epic reward)

New Mode: Weekend Classic

The first Weekend Classic will take place on April 11, so make sure to play Ranked before then and raise your rating, so you can earn amazing rewards.

Returning Favorite: Inning-Based XP Reward Path

Grind your way to the end to unlock up to two sellable versions of our 1st Inning XP Reward Path bosses:

  • Postseason Manny Ramirez, LF, Boston Red S

Armored Core: A history of From Software’s mech saga

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For quite some time, From Software was primarily known for their mech-based action games. The crown jewel of these games is Armored Core, which debuted on the original PlayStation and established a series that garners a devoted fanbase over two decades later. 

With the announcement of Armored Core (1997), Armored Core: Project Phantasma, and Armored Core: Master of Arena coming to PlayStation Plus Classics, now’s the perfect time to take a trip into this series’ history.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March: UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions and more

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High-stakes drama in UFC 5, mythological adventures in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, exhilarating arcade soccer action in Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions and more, there’s plenty to choose from in March’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup* with all games available to play from March 18.

Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes PS VR2’s retro-fuelled gaming nostalgia title Arcade Paradise VR and the original PlayStation’s iconic FromSoftware trilogy: Armored Core, Armored Core: Project Phantasma, and Armored Core: Master of Arena.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

PlayStation Store Mega March promotion starts March 12

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PlayStation Store welcomes a new promotion tomorrow: Mega March! For a limited time*, you can enjoy discounts across a variety of games on the storefront, including the likes of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Diablo IV and many, many more.

Get a preview of just some of the game deals below, then head to PlayStation Store when the promotion goes live to see the full list and find out your regional discount.

  • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
  • 60 Seconds! Reatomized
  • Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
  • ACM – Deluxe Edition
  • AEW: Fight Forever
  • AFL 23
  • Alaskan Road Truckers
  • Alien: Isolation – The Collection
  • Aliens: Dark Descent
  • Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs (PSVR2)
  • Another Crab’s Treasure
  • AO Tennis 2
  • Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
  • Arcade Game Series: Pac-Man
  • Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
  • Assassin’s Creed III Remastered
  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Deluxe Edition
  • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Gold Edition
  • Assassin’s Creed Origins – Deluxe Edition
  • Assassin’s Creed Origins – Season Pass
  • Assassin’s Creed Rogue Remastered
  • Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
  • Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – Season Pass
  • Assassin’s Creed Unity
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Meteor Expansion
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – Ragnarok Edition
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Deluxe PS4 & PS5
  • Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection
  • Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Deluxe Edition
  • Astral Ascent
  • Batman: Arkham VR
  • Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle
  • Bee Simulator
  • Ben 10
  • Beyond the Dawn Ultimate Edition
  • Biped
  • Bloodborne Complete Edition Bundle
  • BloodRayne 2: ReVamped PS5
  • BloodRayne: ReVamped PS5
  • Builder Simulator
  • Bus Simulator
  • Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Gold Edition
  • Call of Duty Ghosts & Season Pass Bundle
  • Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Digital Pro Edition
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
  • Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Digital Deluxe Edition
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
  • Call of Duty: WWII – Digital Deluxe
  • Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War – Standard Edition
  • Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
  • Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions – Deluxe Edition
  • Cartel Tycoon
  • Cat Quest III: The Fur-tastic Trilogy
  • CATAN® – Console Edition
  • Catherine: Full Body
  • Cities: Skylines – PlayStation 4 Edition
  • Cities: Skylines PS5
  • Clock Tower: Rewind
  • Code Vein
  • Code Vein – Season Pass
  • College Football – AFB Bundle
  • Construction Simulator
  • Contra Anniversary Collection
  • Contra: Operation Galuga
  • Core Keeper
  • Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
  • Crysis Remastered Trilogy
  • Darkest Dungeon
  • Darkest Dungeon II
  • Darkest Dungeon: Ancestral Edition
  • Darkest Dungeon®
  • Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle PS5
  • Dead by Daylight: Donut Chapter
  • Dead Cells: DLC Bundle
  • Dead Cells: Return to Castlevani

Out of Sight VR, Roboquest VR, Surviving Mars – Pioneer and more PS VR2 games announced from Flat2VR Studios

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Hello again, PlayStation fans! From the start, the enthusiasm of the PlayStation VR2 community has been a source of inspiration for us. At Flat2VR Studios, we’re all VR gamers, just like you. Our journey started with a shared interest in playing the very best games in VR, and that passion continues to fuel everything we do.

Today, as part of the VR Games Showcase, we pulled back the curtain on a few of the PS VR2 titles we’ve been working on. Whether you’re into atmospheric horror, fast-paced FPS action, deep-space survival, or chaotic open-world mayhem, we’ve got you covered. 

Out of Sight VR, Roboquest VR, Surviving Mars – Pioneer and more PS VR2 games announced from Flat2VR Studios

Out of Sight VR 

Horror has a way of creeping under your skin in VR like nowhere else, and Out of Sight VR offers a truly unique take on the genre. Developed by The Gang and adapted for VR by Flat2VR Studios, this chilling, atmospheric puzzle adventure puts players in the role of Sophie, a young blind girl who sees through the eyes of her teddy bear. 

Trapped in a dark and mysterious mansion, Sophie must navigate its treacherous halls, solve intricate puzzles, and evade the sinister captors lurking in the shadows—all while experiencing the world from a completely unique second-person perspective. Are you ready to step into the darkness?  

Out of Sight VR, Roboquest VR, Surviving Mars – Pioneer and more PS VR2 games announced from Flat2VR Studios

Roboquest VR 

Originally praised for its high-speed movement and rogu

Meet the new Legends of MLB The Show 25, out March 18

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San Diego Studio and MLB The Show add the G.O.A.T.s of baseball history to this year’s roster, totaling over 200 legends* in MLB The Show 25.

Hall of Famer Ted Williams highlights a class of unrivaled ballplayers alongside Roger Clemens and Manny Ramirez, and introduces Negro Leagues legends James “Cool Papa” Bell and Wilber “Bullet Joe” Rogan. Fans can play with the iconic legends in this year’s game, along with returning legends Ken Griffey Jr., Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Satchel Paige.

Meet the new Legends of MLB The Show 25, out March 18

“Ted Williams instantly makes this MLB The Show 25 roster the greatest one we have ever assembled,” said Stephen Hass, Sr. Manager, Live Design on MLB The Show. “He joins more than 200 legends to create a Mount Rushmore of baseball royalty, alongside barrier breakers and record holders. It’s been a few years since Ted graced the game with his presence, and his value in baseball history is only matched by his character as a person. We can’t wait for this generation of fans to learn about him, and swing for the red seat once again.”

Largely considered one of the greatest ballplayers of all time, Ted Williams, embodies the pinnacle of baseball excellence. 

“Ted Williams’ legacy continues to captivate baseball fans across generations as one of the most revered players in the game’s history,” said Eric Abel, Longtime Family Spokesperson / Representative, and President of Ted Williams Family Enterprises, Ltd. “As the steward of his brand, I am committed to finding the best opportunities to share his story and introduce him to new audiences. MLB The Show 25 is a perfect partnership to honor Ted’s legacy and batting prowess. While most of today’s fans never had the chance to see him play in person, MLB The Show 25 allows gamers of all ages to experience the brilliance of the ‘Splendid Splinter’ and appreciate his lasting impact on baseball.”

Ted Williams played his entire 19-year MLB career with the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960. In that time, Williams garnered an astonishing list of achievements:

  • 2 American League MVP Awards
  • 2 American League Triple Crowns
  • 6 American League B
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