With the PlayStation 5 now available, fans are looking to the console’s upcoming line-up of games to make their purchases worth the cost. A large number of third-party releases are anticipated forPlayStationplatforms, as well as first-party exclusives likeGod of War: RagnarokandHorizon Forbidden West. It isn’t just players looking forward to PlayStation’s upcoming line-up, however, but also game developers. Sony shared some interview responses regarding what PlayStation games developers are looking forward to.
Two games received the most support from those whom Sony received responses from. The first isDeathloopfrom Arkane Studios. Developers fromFall Guys' Mediatonic,Sackboy: A Big Adventure’s Sumo Digital,Streets of Rage 4’s Dotemu, and more had reasons for choosingDeathloopthat include its “well tailored artistic direction and fast paced action,” the quality of Arkane’s Dishonored franchise, and its “funky 60’s/70’s tone.”
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The second game receiving the most responses isSony’s ownHorizon Forbidden West, as chosen by developers who worked on games includingMarvel’s Avengers,Nioh 2,Ghost of Tsushima,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla,God of War, andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. The sequel is described as having “unbelievable graphics,” continuing a “beautiful new IP,” and having the potential to truly push the PS5’s capabilities. There is clearly a lot of hype forHorizon Forbidden West, but most of the devs don’t get particularly specific about why.
Behind those two games,Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartandGod of War: Ragnarokboth receive a fair amount of support, too. Devs from Housmarque, Guerilla, Naughty Dog, and San Diego Studio support the former, while devs from Young Horses, Insomniac, and PlayStation Studios voice opinions on the latter. Oft-mentioned are Insomniac’s older games, including theJak & Daxtertrilogy and previousRatchet & Clanktitles. ForGod of War, many anticipate the continued story of Kratos and his son, and visuals are a key point for both games.
The list doesn’t end there.Spelunky 2developer Derek Yu points toResident Evil Villageas a title in his favorite horror series. Capcom director Hideaki Itsuno has their eye onGran Turismo 7, excited to see the “true capabilities of next-generation gaming.” Ryan Payton, director ofMarvel’s Iron Man VR, wantsElden Ring, and is certainly not alone in that. BothKena: Bridge of SpiritsandLittle Devil Insidereceive support as well.
PlayStation seemingly has a lot of games worth looking forward to in 2021, whether it’sPS5-exclusive gamesor multiplatform titles. It looks like game developers are just as excited about the potential of the next-generation of games as anyone.
