Where Are All the PS5 Games?

The PlayStation 5, a powerful console, has seen a mixed bag of releases in the first half of 2024. While some exclusives have been critically acclaimed and commercially successful, the pipeline for new games seems significantly thinner than anticipated, especially compared to other platforms. This article dives into the current status and potential future releases for key PlayStation Studios.

Naughty Dog

Naughty Dog, a prominent developer within the PlayStation ecosystem, hasn’t released a full game since 2020’s The Last of Us Part 2. While they’ve released remasters and DLC, their primary focus seems to be a new single-player adventure. A rumored “concept” for a potential *Last of Us Part 3*, hinted at in a recent documentary, suggests a continuation of Ellie’s story. No concrete release date is available yet, but an announcement is possible this year.

Santa Monica Studio

Santa Monica Studio, creators of the *God of War* franchise, delivered *God of War Ragnarok* to critical acclaim in 2022, followed by *Valhalla* DLC. However, the future direction of the studio remains largely uncertain. While a new project is in development under a new director, details are scarce. A *God of War* sequel isn’t imminent; a significant development cycle likely precedes any new installment, potentially making a reveal this year unlikely.

Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games, known for *Spider-Man* and *Ratchet & Clank* series, experienced a challenging year with layoffs and a significant data breach. This impacted development timelines. The Wolverine game isn’t expected before 2026, with a potential Venom game in 2025. Insomniac Games is not likely to release a major new game this year, potentially taking a break to recover from recent setbacks.

Sucker Punch Productions

Following the success of *Ghost of Tsushima*, Sucker Punch has remained silent regarding its next project. Common speculation leans towards a sequel, but no official word is available. A recent job listing suggests the next game might return to Japan and potentially feature new mechanics. A possible announcement might be forthcoming, but no concrete details are available.

Guerrilla Games

Guerrilla Games delivered *Horizon Forbidden West* in 2022, followed by DLC. The studio is likely working on *Horizon 3*, but expectations are set at a future release given the lengthy development period between previous entries. A multiplayer Horizon game is planned but there is no specific launch date yet. A possible reveal this year seems improbable.

Housemarque

Housemarque, following the success of *Returnal*, is reportedly working on a new, unannounced, IP. Little information is available. This new game, a new IP, is unannounced and has no release window. The studio might focus on development without an impending release date.

Firewalk Studios

Firewalk Studios’ *Concord*, a PvP shooter, was announced last May with a 2024 release date. Unfortunately, there has been no further significant update or gameplay details since the initial announcement, potentially jeopardizing the projected 2024 release date.

Haven Studios

Haven Studios’ *Fairgame$*, a competitive heist game, has been shown in CGI trailers with no release window. The studio might delay this project until a clearer market direction becomes evident. With a lack of further updates, release is likely further down the line.

Bend Studio

Bend Studio, having released *Days Gone* in 2019, is focusing on a new game in the same open-world vein. However, this project is unannounced. There is no definitive release date or information on the game’s progress.

Media Molecule

Media Molecule’s Dreams, a game creation platform, is in the process of transitioning to a self-sustaining model. No clear information about the next project from this studio has been released, after its recent round of layoffs.

Team Asobi

Team Asobi, known for *Astro’s Playroom*, is reportedly working on its largest game to date, but details remain scarce. A significant period has passed since their last release, yet no specific release date is forthcoming, making a 2024 announcement unlikely.

Bluepoint Games

Bluepoint Games, acquired by Sony, has expressed a desire to create an original game instead of remakes. No specific project has been revealed so far; a 2024 reveal seems unlikely, especially with limited information.

Polyphony Digital

Polyphony Digital, known for the *Gran Turismo* series, recently released *Gran Turismo 7*. Any new entries are unlikely to emerge in the near term, given the recent release. It’s too early to anticipate any announcement for the next *Gran Turismo* installment.

San Diego Studio

San Diego Studio, focusing on *MLB The Show*, just released its latest installment this spring. Expect another installment in the series to be released early next year.

Firesprite

Firesprite, focusing on VR games, recently developed *Horizon Call of the Mountain*. With ongoing studio concerns, there are no specific PS5 games forthcoming. A new PS5 game is in development but further details are still unavailable.

Overall, the first half of 2024 has seen a relatively quiet period for PS5 first-party releases. While some studios are busy developing new projects, no concrete release dates are readily available. A surge in announcements is anticipated during summer showcase events, offering potential clarity on the future of the PS5 game library.