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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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Adventure and myth

Destiny 2: The Final Shape

The Final Shape looms – a nightmarish calcification of reality into the Witness's twisted design. Embark on a perilous journey into the heart of the Traveller, rally the Vanguard, and end the War of Light and Darkness. The Final Shape includes the new story campaign, new Prismatic subclass, three new Supers, a new destination and new weapons and armour to collect.

  • Marvel at every detail with stunning 4K visuals*

  • Rapidly jump between worlds with fast loading.

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*Requires compatible display.

Team sports

EA Sports FC 25

Get more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes and manage your club to victory with more tactical control than ever before.

Get your team playing like the world’s best with FC IQ. An overhaul of tactical foundations across the game delivers greater strategic control and more realistic collective movement at the team level, while a new AI model, powered by real-world data, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles.

  • Feel every kick, tackle and goal

  • Near-instant loading

  • Hear the roar of 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.

Tactical shooter

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterised by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops across a cinematic single-player Campaign, a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, and the epic return of Round-Based Zombies.  

  • Responsive weapon triggers.

  • Boots-on-the-ground haptic feedback

  • Dedicated high-frame rate mode**

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**High frame rate features require compatible 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.

Action adventure

The Last of Us Part II Remastered

Play the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, remastered for the PlayStation®5 console. Relive or play for the first time Ellie and Abby’s story, now with graphical enhancements, new gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, full DualSense™ wireless controller integration, and more.

  • Dedicated high-frame rate mode**

  • Richer, immersive soundscapes*

  • Unique feel for each 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.
**High frame rate features require compatible display.

Open-world exploration

LEGO Horizon Adventures

Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes through the lush wilderness on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customise to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.

  • Soak up stunning cinematic 4K visuals.*

  • Feel the excitement in your fingertips.

  • Journey from meadows to forests and mountains in seconds.

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* Requires compatible 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.