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10 games you should play first on PS5

There are thousands of games available on PlayStation 5. In case you’re not sure where to start, here are 10 outstanding titles that showcase what the console is capable of. 

Irresistable charm

ASTRO BOT

The PS5® mothership has been wrecked, leaving ASTRO and the bot crew scattered all over the galaxies. Time to ride your trusty Dual Speeder across more than 50 planets full of fun, danger and surprises. On your journey, make the most of ASTRO’s new powers and reunite with many iconic heroes from the PlayStation universe!

  • Feel the world around you come to life with Haptic Feedback.

  • Jump from planet to planet in seconds with fast loading.

  • Feel every push and pull of the environment with adaptive triggers.

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A tale of revenge

Ghost of Yōtei

At the northern edge of Japan, a new warrior rises. In 1603, Atsu sets out on a journey in the lands surrounding Mount Yotei, an area filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras and unexpected dangers.

  • Stunning visuals as you explore the vibrant landscapes

  • Master the bow or grappling hook with adaptive triggers

  • Feel the thrill of katana combat with haptic feedback

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The club is yours

EA SPORTS FC™ 26

Play your way with overhauled gameplay powered by community feedback and enjoy unrivalled authenticity, featuring more than 20,000 players from over 750 clubs and national teams, over 120 stadiums and over 35 leagues.

  • Feel every kick, tackle and goal with haptic feedback

  • Near-instant loading as you jump into your next match

  • Hear crowd reactions all around the stadium in 3D*

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. May require a system update and setup.

Open-world perfection

Elden Ring

Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Embark on an epic quest with the freedom to explore at your own pace in this acclaimed action RPG, set in a vast, dark fantasy world. 

  • Feel unique melee hits, spells, and environmental interactions

  • Faster load times as you traverse world and inevitably die

  • Up to 4K resolution and HDR support*

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*Dynamic 4K and HDR require a compatible 4K and HDR compatible TV or display.

Racing simulation

Gran Turismo 7

Get behind the wheel of the world’s most iconic sports cars, race on internationally-renowned circuits and revel in the history of motorsport’s biggest manufacturers. Buy, tune and race your way through a rewarding solo campaign as you unlock new cars and challenges. And if you love going head-to-head with others, hone your skills and compete in the GT Sport Mode.

  • Ray-traced reflections on car bodywork

  • Fully compatible with PlayStation VR2

  • Immersive on-track soundscape*

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.

Open-world adventure

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

Horizon Zero Dawn is a multi-award-winning action role-playing game and this Remastered Edition brings to life the beloved wilds of Aloy’s world in even higher fidelity with the power and potential of PlayStation®5 console. 

In a far future where colossal machines roam and rule the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilisation. 

  • Multiple high-resolution graphics modes*

  • Richer, immersive environments**

  • Feel the tension of Aloy's bow

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.
**Requires compatible display.

Endure and survive

The Last of Us Complete

Winner of more than 500 Game of the Year awards, go back to the beginning and experience the award-winning games that inspired The Last of Us TV show in the definitive editions of these two iconic titles.

  • Advanced visual fidelity across the whole story

  • Richer, immersive 3D soundscapes*

  • Feel the unique kick and feedback from every weapon

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.

Intergalactic adventure

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds – complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal – as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5™ console.

  • Planet-hop with abandon with near-instant loading

  • Super-sharp visual fidelity displayed in crisp, dynamic 4K and HDR*

  • Sense the impact of in-game rumbles with haptic feedback

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*Dynamic 4K and HDR require a compatible 4K and HDR compatible TV or display.

Competitive fighting

Tekken 8

Feel the power of every hit in Tekken 8, the latest entry in the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco. Utilising the power and realism of Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 pushes the envelope for fighting games by taking full advantage of the power of the latest generation of consoles. 

  • Feel every battle and blow.

  • Enveloping realistic sound spaces.*

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.

Legends and myth

God of War Ragnarök

A tour-de-force of game design, story-telling and mythological world-building, Santa Monica Studio’s critically acclaimed sequel to 2018’s God of War is truly unmissable. Playing as both Kratos and Atreus, explore the Nine Realms of Norse mythology, meet a huge cast of unforgettable characters and do battle with the Gods themselves.

  • Multiple high frame rate modes.*

  • Spatial 3D audio**

  • High-impact haptic feedback

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* High frame rate features require compatible display.

** 3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.

Drop into the action

Free-to-play on PS5

From quickly jumping into your next match with near-instant load times, smoother visual performance, DualSense controller support and 3D audio, many of the top free-to-play games are improved on the PS5 console.

Think free-to-play only means battle royales? Think again. There’s a huge range of genres available to jump into, from family friendly party games, sandbox titles that let you build your own experiences, arena fighters, single-player RPGs and so much more.

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