Waiting for the speculated Playstation Showcase May is getting more exciting every day. There aren't many days left, that's for sure. Several insiders are now talking about an imminent event and possible announcements that seem more urgent than ever.
Looking back at the last few months, Sony has been remarkably defensive when it comes to new games from its own PlayStation Studios. This reticence is anything but helpful at a time when hardware sales are declining and the impression is growing that this generation has long since passed its peak, or worse, is already nearing its end. Because it remains true: a console and an entire generation thrive on good games, not just halfway through, but right up to the final stretch and beyond, as the PS4 has impressively demonstrated.
It would be easy for Sony to demonstrate that exciting times still lie ahead for the PS5, but more needs to happen than just casually mentioning third-party games. Secretly, everyone is hoping that the silence of the last few months will soon erupt into a veritable earthquake of spectacular announcements, finally rewarding their impatient wait. You can find out below which announcements at the PlayStation Showcase could truly surprise us.
Where is Uncharted 5?
Even if Naughty Dog the UnchartedJust because the series has ended doesn't mean the franchise is dead. There have been hints of another game, but unfortunately, nothing has come of it to this day. It remains unclear which game it is. in the PlayStation trailer acted, which strongly resembled a Uncharted The film hinted that a woman (Nathan Drake's daughter Cassie Drake) might step into the famous adventurer's shoes as the new protagonist. The ending of "Uncharted 4" certainly leaves this possibility open, and the announcement of "Uncharted 5" would be a major sensation.
God of War Remake
"God of War" remains one of Sony's most successful franchises, and the reboot has won over many new fans. However, it has also left many fans of the original games behind or even lost them, as they simply couldn't connect with the watered-down version of Kratos.
A remake of the original games would offer the chance to reunite original and new fans by combining the epic narrative approach of the originals with the gameplay mechanics and technical capabilities of a modern remake. Rumors of a “God of War I – III Remake” Or remasters at least offer hope.
SOCOM for PS5?
For some time now is suspectedthat Sony is working on a reboot of the SOCOM-series is working on. Because PlayStation currently lacks a truly good shooter in its own portfolio. Especially after the Call of DutyNow that the franchise belongs to Microsoft, Sony's efforts to establish its own shooter brand, one that even remotely rivals the existing franchise, are likely to be all the greater. Call of Duty It can compete. While several live-service shooter games are in development, do they have what it takes? An already established brand would likely be much better suited, so why not? SOCOM, which is most closely related to "Call of Duty" anyway?
DriveClub 2
Does anyone remember "DriveClub," one of the PS4's launch titles? Positioned somewhere between a simulation like "Gran Turismo" and an arcade racer, the game didn't have an easy start, mainly because it lacked the crucial component and the core concept behind the game: a well-functioning online infrastructure. Unfortunately, this proved to be "DriveClub's" downfall; the studio behind it closed, the servers were shut down, and the game was relegated to history.
Without all these problems, "DriveClub" was at its core a damn good game, a technical marvel, and appealed to all those who couldn't get used to the often tedious laps on the perfect racing line in "Gran Turismo." Today, "DriveClub" would probably be a more compelling game from the start and, with its online approach, would likely be even more relevant. However, the chances for "DriveClub 2" are probably very slim from today's perspective.
The Getaway
A true PlayStation gem from the past is "The Getaway," which many fans hope will one day return. There have been recurring rumors that Sony would bring back the franchise, but like most hopes, these were swept away by the live service plans and faded into obscurity.
The mix of third-person shooter and GTAThe inspirations behind "The Getaway" captivated many players at the time, even though the game, which did spawn a sequel, wasn't perfect and certainly wasn't "GTA." A third installment was even planned but was never released. Similar to "DriveClub," the game would undoubtedly have much greater potential today and could have long since filled the significant gap between "GTA V" and "GTA VI."
What announcement at a PlayStation Showcase would truly surprise you?
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Hot Take, hopefully they'll announce Wuthering Waves for the PS platforms, I'm looking for that at the moment.
A mix of Genshin, DMC, Spider-Man, Pokémon, and probably a serious Genshin competitor.
Uncharted with Drake's daughter? Nope! Driveclub 2? Never in a million years, what team would even make that game? Socom? It'll never be as good as the old games where it was just four SEALs fighting four terrorists, not some non-binary transgender people on a Call of Duty trip. Gateway? London Studios just shut down, and nobody remembers the franchise anymore. I'd be up for a Guardians of the Galaxy remake, though.
I agree, a God of War remake would be the most realistic option. Otherwise, there will be a lot of third-party games and PC ports. We had a similar situation last year.
This will be a PC/second/third party showcase.