The flurry ofsummer gaming showcasesis finally upon us, and Sony was the one to start things off. After a 20-month wait andseveral smaller presentations, we finally got another PlayStation Showcase where we saw what’s next for first-party, third-party, and indie games on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2. During the show, we got a look at some upcoming multiplayer games from PlayStation Studios likeFairgame$andMarathon,in addition to exciting single-player titles likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Third-party studios also showed up, with Square Enix unveiling a multiplayer game calledFoamstars,Alan Wake 2andAssassin’s Creed Miragegetting release dates, and Konami announcing a remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. This was definitely the most important PlayStation livestream to happen in a long time, but it was a densely packed show so you might have missed out on some of its announcements. That’s why you should read through this recap of everything announced during theMay 2023 PlayStation Showcase.
Haven Studios unveils Fairgame$
Haven Studios, a PlayStation-owned developer founded by Ubisoft, EA, and Stadia alumnus Jade Raymond, unveiled its first game to kick off the showcase. It’s calledFairgame$,and it’s a PvPvE heist game where players compete to steal from the rich. It does not have a release window, but Haven Studios detailed its vision for the title onPlayStation Blogand confirmedFairgame$is coming to both PS5 and PC.
Multiplayer game Foamstars is coming from Square Enix
Square Enix showed up during the PlayStation Showcase to reveal anew multiplayer game calledFoamstarswhich looks like a Splatoon-inspired third-person shooter where players try to spread foam around an arena while fighting each other. The foam laid down also impacts how players can move around the map during these 4v4 matches.Foamstarsis coming to PS4 and PS5.
AMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eaterremake is in the works
During the PlayStation Showcase, Konami revealed its plan to revive theMetal Gearseries with a remake ofMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, which is considered by many to be the best entry in the series. The reveal trailer forMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eateris a bit of a misdirect, as it focuses on a lot of animals attacking each other before revealing Snake. Obviously, it does not appear that Hideo Kojima is involved in the project, but Konami promises that the remake will bring “unprecedented new graphics, immersive stealth action gameplay and sounds to its riveting story.” TheSnake Eaterremake does not have a release date, butMetal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1will come out this fall and features ports of the first threeMetal Gear Solidgames.
Bungie is reviving Marathon
Bungie, which was acquired by PlayStation last year, revealed that it will be reviving itsMarathonseries. It’s being rebooted as a sci-fi PvP extraction shooter where players will “compete for survival, riches, and renown in a world of evolving, persistent zones, where any run can lead to greatness,” according to the game’s website. It is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X and will have full crossplay and cross-save support when it does release.
Project Q and PlayStation wireless earbuds revealed
PlayStation CEOJim Ryan popped up toward the end of the showcase to reveal two new pieces of technology that Sony is working on. One is called Project Q and is a cloud gaming device that players can stream games from. It features an 8-inch screen, Wi-Fi support, and all of the DualSense controller’s buttons and features, and it will release later this year. Sony is also working on wireless PlayStation-themed earbuds.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gets an extended gameplay reveal
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2from Insomniac Games finally made its grand return at this PlayStation Showcase with an extensive gameplay reveal. Its segment began with Kraven killing a hunter he deemed unworthy before learning of all the heroes in New York. We then cut to New York City six months later, where Spider-Man fights several enemies while wearing a Symbiote suit and acting much angrier than usual. The game then tasks players with switching over to Miles Morales, who pursues The Lizard before reuniting with Peter and seeing the Symbiote suit for the first time. They both then pursue the Lizard, but lose him because they were also dealing with Kraven’s forces. The segment ends with Miles getting suspicious of Peter’s personality shift. Sadly, there was no release date revealed during the show, soMarvel’s Spider-Man 2still only has a vague “fall 2023” release window.
