For PS5 players, action hack and slash title Soulstice will be available. PS4 players can look forward to Tacoma, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Killing Floor 2. A game trial for WWE 2K23 will also be available, though this is more than likely exclusive to PS Plus Premium.

It’s worth noting that several other titles like ELEX 2, Redout 2, MX vs ATV Legends, PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay, My Friend Peppa Pig and DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace for PS4 and PS5 are mentioned in a recent PlayStation Access video. You also have The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition, Lonely Mountains: Downhill, Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York, A Hat in Time, Carto, Forager, Dodgeball Academia, The Wild at Heart and Thief coming to PS4.

Classics coming to PlayStation Plus Premium include Killzone: Liberation for the PSP and Worms and
Herc’s Adventure on the PlayStation One.

As a sub-niche of the arcade racing genre, anti-gravity racers haven’t really seen much action from AAA developers in recent times. The closest we’ve seen to a major release has been the WipEout Omega Collection on the PS4, which ultimately was just a remastered repackaging of older WipEout games. Nintendo’s F-Zero franchise might as well be dead at this point considering how little the company’s doing with it. Indie studios have been trying to pick up the slack since then, thankfully, and now we have 34BigThings releasing a sequel to Redout.

"Redout 2 likes to focus on speed. A lot. Even the game’s official descriptions like to call it the fastest racing game in the universe. While that may sound like it’s just marketing, after having played quite a bit of it, I can safely say that there’s definitely a kernel of truth in that bold statement."

Aptly titled Redout 2, the game doesn’t really have much that could be considered revolutionary by any stretch. It achieves its goals of being a fast, fun, and robust anti-gravity arcade racer. Redout 2 likes to focus on speed. A lot. Even the game’s official descriptions like to call it the fastest racing game in the universe. While that may sound like it’s just marketing, after having played quite a bit of it, I can safely say that there’s definitely a kernel of truth in that bold statement.

Before we get to speed, let’s talk about difficulty.

Racing games tend to have strange difficulty curves. A lot of racing games are plagued with ways for AI racers to cheat, like rubber banding. Of course, this means that racing against AI gets quickly boring, and why we see games like Forza Horizon 5 focusing so much more on its multiplayer. But when we have arcade-styled games, realism gets thrown out the window. Cars—or whatever vehicles the game features—aren’t exactly bound by the laws of physics, and difficulty can instead be introduced in more interesting ways.

And that’s precisely what Redout 2 does. While it still features traditional difficulty options when it comes to AI racers, Redout 2’s focus on adding depth and difficulty to its gameplay comes in the form of the impressive level of control you have over your racing car… erm… ship. Sure, steering is simple, and so’s strafing, but Redout 2 also allows you to control the pitch of your vehicle. For example, if you’re coming up on a slope, you might want to pull the nose of your vehicle slightly higher to gain a minor speedboost going up. If you’re going down a slope, pushing your nose lower helps maintain speed and traction. And that’s not even mentioning all of the jumps; Redout 2’s racetracks have more in common with our childhood memories of playing around with Hot Wheels tracks than do with any traditional race tracks.

"While it still features traditional difficulty options when it comes to AI racers, Redout 2’s focus on adding depth and difficulty to its gameplay comes in the form of the impressive level of control you have over your racing car ship."

Now, take all of these control options and insane track design, and throw it into an absurdly fast-paced racing game, and you have what might just end up being one of the more interesting arcade racers out there. All of the vehicles also end up feeling quite weighty, which is great because it actually gives you great visual feedback for when you’ve successfully pulled off a strafing turn.

Speaking of which, actually racing in Redout 2 feels like a balancing act between using as much boost as possible without blowing your vehicle up. Using boosts in Redout 2 is basically limited by how much your vehicle’s overheating. Use enough to overflow the overheat bar and your ship will start taking damage. Take enough damage and you’re permanently out of the race. On the other hand, you have to use boost as much as possible just to make the best times or keep up with the other racers. It ultimately comes down to the fact that, in Redout 2, even your health is a resource that can be used up.

Coming back to AI racers, Redout 2 has a range of difficulty options for single player modes, but I personally found the AI racers to be a bit on the aggressive side even on lower difficulties. While I do hope this gets patched and the lower difficulty AI gets tuned, I don’t really see it as much of a problem since the real fun in Redout 2 is bound to be its time trial mode, and maybe even its online modes.

"All of the vehicles also end up feeling quite weighty, which is great because it actually gives you great visual feedback for when you’ve successfully pulled off a strafing turn."

Alright, game modes. You can’t just be going around race tracks in a circle; you need some variety. Thankfully Redout 2 has a range of game modes that bring some variety in. I personally found the time trial mode to be my favourite purely because it became a test of my own skills. Every single time I went through a time trial, I could feel myself getting better at the game. For those among us who aren’t quite as satisfied with purely intrinsic rewards, however, there’s also a career mode. It features a good mix of race tracks paired with different game modes, and also acts as a great tutorial in its early stages. Unfortunately, there isn’t really much of a story there; you just pick your choice of event and go race. I would have really liked an insane story to go along with the rest of Redout 2’s general insanity.

I will mention that one of the more interesting game modes is Boss mode, which is essentially an endurance-styled massive race where a number of various tracks are linked together to form one massive track. While entertaining, I don’t think those interested in single player racing will find a lot of fun there; it can get rather exhausting. Instead, I think Boss mode will end up being incredibly fun in multiplayer.

Now, all of this emphasis on speed and the insane tracks wouldn’t really make for a very good game if the visuals weren’t up to par, and Redout 2’s visuals are definitely up to par. While it’s not going to set the world on fire with its graphics, Redout 2’s visual direction is strong, mixing its post-cyberpunk aesthetics with the real-world in fun ways. While things are barely visible while your speed throughout the track tends to have 4 digits, what you can see looks gorgeous. Oh, and it certainly helps that the game managed a silky-smooth 60 frames per second on the PS5.

"While it’s not going to set the world on fire with its graphics, Redout 2’s visual direction is strong, mixing its post-cyberpunk aesthetics with the real-world in fun ways."

Redout 2 is in a curious position. It’s a game that’s in a niche sub-genre within a (these days at least) niche genre. Sony and Nintendo clearly don’t seem to care for their zero gravity racers these days, so there has been a rather obvious void. Thankfully, Redout 2 definitely feels ready to fill that void. Its sense of speed is basically unmatched in any other game out right now, and the level of expression of player skill afforded by the in-depth physics and controls in the game are great. Redout 2 almost feels like it’s in the same ballpark as Rocket League when it comes to pulling off advanced techniques. Whether it’ll achieve the critical mass it needs to actually be comparable to Rocket League, however, is another matter entirely. But hey, at least you can rest assured that Redout 2 is a damn fine game.

This game was reviewed on the PlayStation 5.

After a couple of delays, finally, Redout 2 is out now- make sure to check out its announcement trailer below. The racer offers a healthy amount of content right out the bat, coming with an extensive customization system, deeper progression mechanics, six game modes, 10 unique locations with 36 different tracks (and each track having reverse variations), a full-fledged career mode, multiplayer offerings, and more.

Redout 2 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. To learn more about the game, head on over here.

PREMISE

There’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Redout before, so you might be wondering- what exactly is it? Well, if you’re a fan of fast-paced sci-fi antigravity racers like WipEout and F-Zero, there’s good news for you- that’s what Redout 2 is. Like most genres that have been left to die by the companies that once dominated them, the antigrav racer is now being stewarded by passionate indies, and in that group, Redout is very much a fan favourite. Redout 2, which is being billed as “the fastest game in the universe”, is set in the year 2589, where a post-apocalyptic Earth has been almost entirely abandoned and serves as the home for high-speed antigravity races.

CONTROLS

Of course, given how starved antigravity racing fans have been in recent years, it goes without saying that Redout 2 doesn’t have to contend with an awful lot of competition from similar games (though there are a few of those, at least). Even so, developer 34BigThings isn’t content with just playing things completely straight. Redout 2, like its predecessor, is promising to set itself apart from the (admittedly sparse) crowd with its unique control scheme, which, in addition to extremely high speeds, also allows players to tilt, strafe, and boos their ships at any time. The result is a greater level of control over your ship’s movements, and, in turn, a much higher skill ceiling. Of course, for those who’re looking for a more simple and straightforward experience, Redout 2 will have plenty of assists on offer to automate the stuff you want automated.

MODES

Redout 2 will also have six unique game modes that will let players participate in different kinds of events. There’s Race, of course, which is a regular race against opponents, where you can set how many opponents you want to race against, and how many laps the race will have. Then there’s Time Attack, which is a regular time trial mode where you race against the clock. Arena Race is a mode that removes respawns and increases damage with every lap, with either the player to cross the finish line first or the player who’s the last one left standing being declared the winner. Last Man Standing is a regular knockout race, where the racer in the bottom position is eliminated each lap (with speed increasing with each lap), and the last player left standing wins. Then there’s Speed, which tasks players with staying above the target speed threshold to score points. Finally, there’s Boss, which sees you racing across all three track layouts in sequence.

TRACKS

Redout 2 is promising a decent amount of content in terms of tracks and locations as well. The game will have 10 unique racing locations, which is twice as much as what the original Redout offered. In total, these locations will have a collective 36 race tracks for players to zip through, while each race track will also have a reverse variant, which effectively means the game will have 72 tracks. Regardless of whether or not the game gets any post-launch content (though judging by how the original Redout handled things, it probably will), even right out the gate, it looks like Redout 2 will have quite a bit of content on offer.

CAREER MODE

Redout 2 is also promising a meaty single player career mode. According to developer 34BigThings, the career mode will have hundreds of events for players to play through, which will span all of the game’s tracks across all 10 locations, and all of the six game modes that we spoke of earlier. The game will also feature a Photo Mode, so all the shutterbugs out there can enjoy the aesthetics of Redout 2’s environments and vehicles that way as well.

CUSTOMIZATION

Customization is an element that Redout 2 seems to be emphasizing a great deal, and it looks like there’s going to be plenty of options on offer in order to finetune the performance of your ship in a number of ways, including its durability, top speed, stability, steering, thrust, and strafing ability. For starters, there will be a dozen different chassis to choose from, each with its own base attributes. From there, players can customize a number of different parts and components in a variety of ways, including propulsors, wings, stabilizers, magnets, flaps, rocket engines, spoilers, rudders, intercoolers, and of course, paint jobs.

MULTIPLAYER

Redout 2 will also have a multiplayer component on offer for those who want to test their skills against other players. According to the developer, the game will feature 12-player races on “most platforms”- what exactly that means remains unclear for now, but in all likelihood, the Nintendo Switch version of the game will end up having a lower player count. Hopefully, we’ll get some more clarity on that front sooner rather than later.

SEASONAL EVENTS

As you’d expect from any game with multiplayer offerings in today’s day and age, Redout 2 will try and keep its players coming back with the promise of new content being delivered at a regular clip. According to the developers, that will entail regularly added custom content, seasonal events, cosmetic rewards, and more. What the exact roadmap will look like, what the cadence of that post-launch support will be, and how it will handle monetization remains to be seen, though hopefully we’ll know more on that front in the not-too-distant future.

SOUNDTRACK

Music is incredibly important in pretty much every game, but that stands doubly true for high speed antigravity racers, and it looks like Redout 2 is going all out on that front. The game features an electronic soundtrack featuring artists like Giorgio Moroder, Zardonic, and Dance with the Dead. On top of that, Redout 2 also uses an algorithm that mixes and matches the game’s tracks and blends them together in real time, based not only on what’s going on in the race and how you’re performing, but also based on how you’ve customized your ship.

PC REQUIREMENTS

Redout 2 will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC when it launches on June 16, but if you’re planning on playing it on PC, you might be interested in knowing its minimum and recommended system requirements. Thankfully, neither setting seems too demanding, all things considered. On minimum settings, you’ll require either an Intel Core i5-3470 or an AMD Ryzen 3 1200, along with either a GeForce GTX 970 4 GB or an AMD Radeon RX 570 4 GB, and 4 GB of RAM. Meanwhile, on recommended settings, you’ll need either an Intel Core i7-3770 or an AMD Ryzen 5 1600, along with either a GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB or an AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, and 8 GB of RAM. On either setting, you’ll need about 25 GB of free storage space.

Diablo Immortal

After tons of “don’t you have phones” memes and outrage, Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo Immortal is out soon on iOS, Android and PC (albeit in “beta” form). Developed with NetEase and set between Diablo 2 and 3, it sees players battling the forces of evil to prevent yet another resurrection of Diablo. Six classes, each with 12 skills; end-game activities like Elder Rifts, raids, and the Legacy of Horadrim; and extensive monetization for true min-maxing via Awakening and Resonance – it’s all here. Whether it’s a trainwreck, a worthy successor or somewhere in between, Diablo Immortal releases on June 2^nd.

The Quarry

Nine teenage counsellors. Summer break. Bloodthirsty locals on the hunt. David Arquette. Supermassive Games’ next game certainly has everything that a horror fan could want. Playing as each counsellor, one must make decisions to eventually survive the ordeal. Be careful though – choices have consequences, either immediately or in the future. With tons of different outcomes, a Movie Mode for directing your own series of events, and accessibility options, The Quarry promises plenty of content when it releases on June 10^th for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and PC.

Sonic Origins

Relive the classic adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog when Sonic Origins releases on June 23^rd for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch. Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 and Knuckles and Sonic CD are all included, remade on Sonic Mania’s Retro Engine. Missions for each game, Mirror Mode for each level, Boss Rush, and in-game museum to unlock additional content like music tracks are all included. You can experience the games in Classic Mode or Anniversary Mode with the latter having widescreen support, unlimited continues and Sonic’s drop dash from Sonic Mania. DLC practices aside, it’s looking like a good time.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Monster Hunter Rise’s Sunbreak features a brand new region where players must battle powerful, horror movie-inspired monsters that hold dominion. A new base in Elgado Outpost offers new NPCs and facilities while Master Rank is introduced, adding new armor and weapons (along with new moves for previous monsters). New monsters include Magma Almudron, Lunagaron, Aurora Somnacanth, and Elder Dragon Malzeno in addition to returning foes like Sergios. There are also new Silkbind Attacks and Switch Skills, the Switch Skill Swap function for even more combo potential, Followers that can accompany you on certain quests and much more. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak releases on June 30^th for Nintendo Switch and PC.

Silt

As blissful as deep-sea diving may seem, Spiral Circus’s Silt exposes the sheer range of horrors that can lay in wait. Presented in stark monochrome, you play as a diver seeking to uncover ancient mysteries. You can possess nearby creatures to solve puzzles but beware the massive goliaths and other terrors that traverse the ocean. Silt is out on June 1^st for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Metal Max Xeno Reborn

Action RPG Metal Max Xeno: Reborn is getting a Western release for PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Set in the ruins of Dystokio where machines rule, players use combat vehicles to fight back in a mix of real-time and turn-based combat. Venture through the wasteland and lay waste to the machines, salvage materials and upgrade vehicles while embracing true freedom of exploration. Support for up to four players, multiple skill trees and tons of customization await when it releases on June 10^th.

Outriders Worldslayer

Outriders’ first paid expansion Worldslayer features a brand new campaign and a new antagonist named Ereshkigal to go with its world-ending scenario. New environments, new weapons and armor (including Legendary Armor sets for each class), and a separate PAX tree to further diversify play-styles are just some of the new additions. Pair this with the Paragon-esque Ascension Levels, new Apocalypse gear, more Apocalypse Tiers, and brand new endgame content, and Worldslayer will keep you busy for a good long while. It’s out on June 30^th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC and Google Stadia.

MX vs. ATV Legends

Bikes, ATVs and UTVs collide on a new generation of consoles in MX vs. ATV Legends. Releasing on June 26^th for Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC, it includes a new Career Mode, wide-open environments to go with traditional tracks, and 16-player online multiplayer along with split-screen support. The new Trails Mode also encourages a different style of racing with branching paths and dangerous obstacles to traverse.

Deliver Us The Moon [PS5, Xbox Series X/S]

Previously scheduled for release on May 19^th for Xbox Series X/S and PS5, KeokeN Interactive’s Deliver Us The Moon is now out on June 23^rd. Set in the future where Earth’s natural resources have dwindled, players must explore a Lunar base after it goes dark for its energy supply. Tensions abound though and it’s not clear whether they’re real or imaginary. On current-gen consoles, Deliver Us The Moon will support 4K gameplay, ray traced shadows and reflections, fast loading times and the DualSense’s adaptive triggers and speakers. PS4 and Xbox One can even upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S respectively for free.

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC

Cuphead is almost five years old with The Delicious Last Course DLC first revealed way back in 2018, which is crazy in retrospect. It’s now finally – barring any sudden last minute delays – releasing on June 30th for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC and Xbox One. Promising new weapons, charms, a new playable character with Ms. Chalice, and several new bosses in the new Inkwell Isle region, the DLC could be Cuphead’s craziest and most challenging adventure yet.

MADiSON

What’s better than two horror games in the Summer? Three, of course. Bloodious Games’ MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game where you play as Luca, who wakes suddenly in a locked dark room. Forced to partake in a terrifying ritual by a demon named MADiSON, you’ll be taking pictures to reveal secrets, and ideally survive the ordeal with random events and changing puzzles keeping you on your toes. MADiSON releases on June 24^th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5.

DNF Duel

Based on Nexon’s online action RPG Dungeon Fighter, DNF Duel is a 2.5D fighting game from Neople, Eighting and Arc System Works. As such, flashy combos and gorgeous visuals are to be expected with 16 characters to choose from. Slice and dice as the Ghostblade, combo enemies at range with the Gunslinger or rely on ninjutsu as the Kunoichi among other combatants. In addition to online play with rollback netcode, there’s Story Mode, Arcade Mode, Survival and Free Battle. A gallery for viewing cinematics and music along with a Glossary for learning more about the series’ setting and organizations is also included. DNF Duel is out on June 10^th for PS4, PS5 and PC.

Redout 2

WipEout and F-Zero fans take note – 34BigThings’ Redout 2 is out on June 16th for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. Master the controls and partake in a new Career Mode with tons of events across 36 tracks (each with a reversed variant). There are 12 fully customizable chassis to choose from; competitive multiplayer for up to 12 players (six on the Switch); and custom content and seasons with even more rewards to look forward to.

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles [Nintendo Switch]

Break out the Gurenge cover playlist – Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 10^th. Based on the first season and the Mugen Train movie arc, the 3D fighter includes an extensive story mode with exploration, boss battles and cutscenes as Tanjiro attempts to save his sister Nezuko. Versus Mode with 2v2 battles supports local and online play with 18 characters to choose from, including Academy versions of existing characters.

Disgaea 6 Complete [PS4, PS5, PC]

Nippon Ichi Software’s Disgaea 6 Complete is finally coming to PC, PS5 and PS4 worldwide on June 28^th. With a max level cap of 99,999,999, quadrillions of damage and fully 3D visuals, this entry is perhaps the most divisive yet. Nevertheless, a wacky adventure with zombie Zed embarking on a journey to defeat an overwhelming force, resurrecting after each death to become a little stronger, awaits. All previously released DLC, from cosmetics to additional playable characters, is also included for free.

As a follow-up to the 2016 original, Redout 2 includes 36 tracks with each having reverse variants. It offers a range of race types from Arena Races and Last Man Standing to Boss Races and Time Attack. The single-player Career Mode promises to be extensive and there are 12 different chassis to choose from with customizable propulsors, rudders, magnets, wings and so on to choose from.

There’s also online multiplayer where up to 12 players can compete on PlayStation, Xbox and PC (six players on Nintendo Switch). Custom content and seasons with additional rewards will be added over time so stay tuned. For more details, check out the game’s overview trailer here.

Hello Redout fans,

We know you have been eagerly awaiting the release of Redout 2 later this month, but unfortunately, the fastest racer in the universe needs just a little more development time before it’s ready to go and will now launch on June 16 on PC, PS5|4, XSX|X1 & Switch pic.twitter.com/ttlu68cTEZ

— Redout 2 (@redout2game) May 20, 2022

After the disastrous Space Assault DLC for Redout, the development team is going back to basics with the sequel. It offers 36 unique tracks (complete with some reverse variants) and modes like Arena Race, Time Attack, Last Man Standing and even Boss Races. There are 12 chassis to choose from, each with different propulsors, rocket engines, intercoolers, magnets, rudders and of course, paint jobs to choose from.

Online multiplayer supports up to 12 players on PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms (six on Nintendo Switch) and will receive additional content via seasons. A Photo Mode is also available at launch, allowing players to capture still images and customize them to their heart’s content. For more details, check out the overview trailer here.

Redout 2 offers a single-player campaign with modes like Arena Races, Time Attacks, Last Man Standing and Boss Races with 12 chassis to choose from. Each is fully customizable with stabilizers, flaps, wings and whatnot. There’s also a variety of assists for players to tune the difficulty to their liking. Multiplayer offers competitive racing with up to 12 racers on PlayStation, Xbox and PC (six players on Switch).

Additional content will be added via seasons after the game’s launch, offering even more rewards for players to earn. Redout 2 releases for Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC later this year. Stay tuned for more details in the future.

GRID Legends

While the GRID reboot didn’t exactly reignite interest in the franchise, Codemasters’ GRID Legends is looking a lot better. It features a new story mode called Driven to Glory with a professional cast and protagonist Nathan McKane finally being voiced. There are also over 130 tracks and more than 100 vehicles from electric cars to trucks competing in numerous events, though players can also create custom races that throw every vehicle type together. GRID Legends is out on February 23^rd for PS4, Xbox One, PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.