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Sony confirmed that Until Dawn 2 will launch exclusively on PlayStation 5 on January 28. Unlike the original 2015 game from Supermassive Games, this sequel is being made by Liverpool-based studio Firesprite, moving the horror setting from a snowy mansion to a tropical island. A new pre-order trailer highlights Stranger Things actor Dacre Montgomery among the cast.
Tom's Hardware has released a step-by-step guide explaining how to install an M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in a PlayStation 5 to expand storage capacity in 2026. The guide notes that such upgrades are now essential as AAA games grow larger and Sony moves away from physical discs, and confirms that installation with a compatible drive will not void the console's warranty. It also recommends drives like the WD Black SN850X and Samsung 990 Pro, both rated for sequential speeds above 5,500 MB/s.
Square Enix announced during a Sony State of Play that Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of its three-part remake trilogy, will launch April 8, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC. The game follows 2020's Remake and 2024's Rebirth, wrapping up the retold story from the original 1997 PlayStation title, including the climactic showdown with Sephiroth. Pre-orders are live for PS5, with bonus summon spells and a Premium Edition offering early access, extra items and future DLC.
Sony has launched a free, ad-supported live TV feature built into the PS5's main menu for US users, offering over 100 channels without needing to download an app. Content includes live sports, news, and shows from partners like Fox, NBC, NASCAR, UFC, and Crunchyroll, accessible via a cable-style channel guide. Sony plans to expand the service to Canada and other regions, though no timeline has been given.
Sony has activated free, ad-supported TV (FAST) channels on PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States, adding a media tab with more than 100 live channels and on-demand content from Sony Pictures Television. The lineup spans movies, TV shows, anime, news, sports, documentaries, gaming and comedy programming, including titles like Community, The Walking Dead and Naruto. Sony says it will keep updating the service and plans to expand it to Canada and other markets.
During a hands-on preview session, Rockstar North's Rob Nelson demonstrated GTA 6 running at 30 FPS and told YouTuber Davy Jones the studio has no confirmed 60 FPS mode for launch, even on PS5 Pro. Nelson said he'd need to check with the technical team about whether higher frame rates might arrive later.
Rockstar released its promised 'extended look' at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and its own website, following a premiere on Netflix. The nearly 27-minute video, captured entirely from the PS5 version, emphasizes atmosphere, locations and protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos over detailed gameplay mechanics, though it does show shootouts, car chases and activities like scuba diving.
Rockstar Games and Netflix released an extended gameplay preview of Grand Theft Auto VI, showcasing improved graphics, dense environments, and cooperative gameplay between protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. The footage, captured on PS5, highlighted combined driving-and-shooting sequences, a split mission requiring stealth and combat, and glimpses of activities like basketball, boat driving, and parachuting.