This week in PS Exclusives · updated Fri Oct 23 2026
PlayStation's exclusive lineup has seen significant developments this week. Multiple legacy franchises are being revived or expanded, with reports suggesting Naughty Dog is planning a new Uncharted installment featuring Nathan Drake in a supporting role rather than as the lead protagonist. Meanwhile, established titles received substantial updates: Space Marine 2 marked its second anniversary with new Chaos Siege gameplay and a multi-year development roadmap, while Control Resonant removed New Game+ restrictions and Ghost of Yotei released its Complete Edition with an extended story chapter. Additionally, Kena: Scars of Kosmora was delayed to 2027 to expand its scope beyond the original adventure.
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Fangtopia, a new puzzle and world-building game with a spooky yet charming aesthetic, has launched on the PlayStation Store for PS5. Players guide a small creature through surreal, hand-crafted environments filled with e…
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PlayStation Blog's Share of the Week featured player-submitted photos from 007 First Light's new Photo Mode. The selected images include Bond firing from his Aston Martin, receiving mission orders in a turtleneck, and po…
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Rockstar Games has unveiled a new merchandise collection inspired by the Vice City setting of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. The merchandise line allows fans to prepare for the game's launch with themed apparel and acc…
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Bandai Namco released an in-depth gameplay trailer for the upcoming Gundam Rogue Orbit, arriving on PS5 in March 2027. The footage highlights the game's polished combat mechanics, which draw similarities to action titles…
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