2020 has been a strange year for games, especially so for the release year of a new console generation. Sony in particular was abnormally silent at the beginning of 2020, but now thePS5is coming out in full force. At first it seemed like there weren’t too many definitive games to encourage day-one purchases, September’s PS5 event basically threw that notion out of the window. There’s now a slew of games, both old and new, coming to the PlayStation 5 at launch.
Along with several new games and existing games confirming release dates, there’s now quite a few first and third-party games coming to thePS5on November 12. Whether it’sSpider-Man: Miles MoralesorAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, there’s now several solid game releases coming day-and-date with PS5 that would justify purchasing Sony’s next-gen console. Please note some of these games are also launch window games.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
This is the big ticket PS5 exclusive.Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis the next web-slinging Marvel adventurefrom Insomniac Games, that serves as a standalone story where Miles takes up the reigns as Spider-Man. It’s unclear if this game is an interquel, side story, or other variation, but Miles Morales plays very differently from Peter Parker’s Spider-Man. Utilizing his Venom Strike abilities, coupled with his own variations on Spider-Man abilities,Spider-Man: Miles Moralesbrings one of the best superhero gaming franchises to next-gen.
Godfall
Another console exclusive isGodfall, the “looter-slasher” making its way to PS5and PC this holiday. Players assume their roles as Valorian Knights, ascending a grand tower to stop an impending apocalypse. Throughout the game, players discover various forms of loot in weapons and Valorplates, the legendary armor found throughout the game. Melee and magical combat is the name of the game inGodfall, as players work (either in singleplayer or coop) to defeat their enemies.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Ubisoft’s next entry in its flagship franchise,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, is also coming on the PS5’s launch. Jumping back to a 9th century Viking setting, players will hop into the shoes of Eivor the assassin throughout northern Europe. Naval exploration, establishing settlements, and of course Viking raids will keep players busy throughout the entire adventure.
Watch Dogs: Legion
AlongsideValhallais another entry in theWatch Dogsfranchise,Watch Dogs: Legion. Taking a much more ambitious approach than previous games,Watch Dogs: Legionallows players to control basically every character in the game.Players recruit various members of the resistance against Albion, a militaristic super corporation that’s enacted martial law on London. Each character has their own unique attributes, whether they’re a drone expert or construction worker, that can fit any mission’s requirements.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Of course, Ubisoft’s esports hitRainbow Six Siegemakes its way to PS5 as well. All of the wall-banging fun of attacking and defending transfers over to next-gen with a free upgrade, so long as players own existing versions on PS4.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
This year’s annual release ofCall of Dutymakes a splash at launch withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Taking place as a sequel to the originalBlack Ops, players get tojoin Mason and Woods alongside a new campaign mission during the 80s. And of course, for those more interested in multiplayer, the recent reveals and previews ofBlack Ops Cold War’s multiplayer show a wonderful return to form for multiplayer. Considering all of the rumors leading up to the game’s reveal,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warhas shaped up quite well.
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Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
One surprising reveal from the PS5’s September event wasDevil May Cry 5 Special Edition. Bringing the hack-and-slash action to PS5 (and Xbox Series X),Vergil has returned as a playable character forDevil May Cry 5Special Edition. Additionally, there will be several gameplay features like 1.2x gameplay speed and a new difficulty level to spice up the original. There also appears to be quite a few changes to the story through Vergil’s perspective in the trailer, possibly bringing new perspective toDevil May Cry 5as well.
Fortnite
Of course, given the sheer popularity of this game and its impact on the industry,Fortnitehad to have been coming to PS5. GrantedFortnitewas confirmed for next-gen previously, but now there’s a few tidbits of info on the next-gen version of the game. AlongsideFortnite’s season four of chapter two, ray-tracing is on the way, as well as an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 at a later date.
Demon’s Souls Remake
One of the biggest announcements from the PS5’s reveal event was theDemon’s Souls Remakefrom Bluepoint Games. Now,Demon’s Soulsis confirmed as a console launch exclusive for PS5. Thanks to the gameplay shown off in PS5’s September event, the remake looks stunning compared to the original game. While the game was initially slated for PC and “other consoles” as well, it seems that was an error andDemon’s SoulsRemakeis completely exclusive to PS5.
Control: Ultimate Edition
One of the more underrated gems from this past generation is making its way to PS5 this holiday:Control: Ultimate Edition.Despite the controversial free upgrade snafu from 505 games, the base game and all its DLC (including the most recentAlan Wake-themed expansion) are coming to PS5 (and Xbox Series X) on launch.
