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10 games you should play first on PS5

There are 1000s of games available on PlayStation 5. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 outstanding titles that showcase what your 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.

Paranormal adventure

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Embark on a mission to save humanity from extinction. Overcome strange enemies and otherworldly threats as you explore a connected open world, where your actions can affect another player’s environment. Explore a deep and captivating story into the unknown, from the mind of the legendary Hideo Kojima.

  • Feel every drop of rain with haptic feedback

  • Hear the sounds of enemy footsteps and never be caught unaware

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Set up and latest system software update required.

Co-operative mayhem

Helldivers™ 2

Join forces with up to three friends and spread peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy to the galaxy, one bullet at a time. Build up your weapon collection as you wage war on the diabolical Terminids, and use everything from shield generators to large-scale air strikes to give your squad the upper hand. 

  • Keep an ear out for alien footsteps and incoming attacks*

  • Dive straight into the next battle with lightning-fast load times

  • Warn allies of impending sneak attacks and swap tactics in the chaos of combat

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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analogue/USB stereo headphones. Set up and latest system software update required.

Epic action RPG adventure

Horizon Forbidden West

Explore a majestic but dangerous frontier as you unravel the mystery behind an imminent global threat. Reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions, and use your wits to overcome the dangerous beast-like machines that stalk the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.

  • Multiple high-resolution graphics modes*

  • Sense the tension of your bow with every trigger pull

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*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.

All-out warfare

Battlefield 6

Gear up and experience the chaos of war. Rip through the skies in high-tech fighter jets, terrorise the enemy with powerful tanks, or lead the frontline in intense infantry combat. Use your destructive arsenal to demolish your surroundings, outmanoeuvre your foes, and achieve total victory.

  • Feel the impact of every explosion with haptic feedback

  • Receive trigger feedback that varies depending on your 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.

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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