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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. 

Blockbuster action

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise for PS5.

Swing, jump and utilise the new Web Wings to travel across Marvel’s New York, quickly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales to experience different stories and epic new powers, as the iconic villain Venom threatens to destroy their lives, their city and the ones they love. 

  • Ray-traced environmental reflections

  • Traverse at high speed without loading

  • Dedicated high-frame rate mode**

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**High frame rate features require compatible display.

Adventure 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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*3D audio via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.
**High frame rate features require compatible display.

Team sports

EA Sports FC 24

EA SPORTS' legendary football franchise celebrates the birth of a new era of competitive excellence in FC 24. The series' traditional career and multiplayer modes return with a range of cutting-edge tech that recreates the real-world drama of the pitch more accurately than ever. Ultimate Team also returns with stars from both the men's and women's games to build out your dream squad.

  • 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 analog/USB stereo headphones. May require a system update and setup.

Tactical shooter

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

A gaming behemoth so successful it scarcely needs an introduction, Activision’s latest entry in the long-running Call of Duty franchise is a celebration of everything the series is known for. Continuing the modern tactical combat of the prior entry, Modern Warfare III comprises a tense single-player campaign, Call of Duty’s signature online multiplayer, and the ever-popular Zombies cooperative mode.

  • Responsive weapon triggers

  • Boots-on-the-ground haptic feedback

  • Dedicated high-frame rate mode**

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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 analog/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.

Fantasy role-playing

Baldur's Gate 3

Built on the immense lore of the Dungeons and Dragons universe, Larian’s incredible fantasy RPG is breathtaking in its scope. Featuring a masterly crafted branching narrative, a huge cast of playable characters and a mind-boggling level of world interaction, Baldur's Gate 3 is an experience of seemingly limitless possibilities.

  • Immersive haptic feedback

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Action adventure

The Last of Us Part I

Relive the beloved game that started it all – rebuilt for the PlayStation®5 console. Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us™, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilisation, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

  • 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 analog/USB stereo headphones. May require a system software update and setup.
**High frame rate features require compatible display.

Open-world exploration

Horizon Forbidden West

Explore Guerrilla's breathtaking vision of a far-future earth, where the crumbling remains of modern civilization lay buried beneath tropical forests and scorching deserts. Take on the role of Aloy - an outsider from the Nora tribe - and do battle with gigantic machines and warring tribes as you search for the cure to a sickening blight.

  • Environmental haptic feedback

  • Unique feel for each weapon

  • Dedicated high-frame rate mode**

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**High frame rate features require compatible display.

Competitive fighting

Street Fighter 6

One of video gaming’s most recognized fighting series returns in Street Fighter 6. Featuring for the first time, the chance to create your own character, this is a hugely ambitious series entry from developer Capcom. Combined with the razor-sharp visuals and slick performance made possible by PlayStation 5, Street Fighter 6 is pure, pugilistic perfection. 

  • Faster loading times

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Interdimensional platforming

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

A dramatic showcase of the PlayStation 5’s raw power, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart combines a highly detailed, movie-like presentation with powerhouse technical features like ray tracing and fast loading. Zip between completely different worlds and time zones in the blink of an eye in a dimension-hopping adventure filled with larger-than-life characters, off-the-wall weaponry and dramatic set pieces.

  • Ray-traced environmental reflections

  • Hop between worlds without loading

  • Dedicated high-frame rate mode**

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**High frame rate features require compatible display.