This week Bungie invites Guardians new and old to another galaxy-spanning adventure in the long-awaited Destiny 2. But if space-faring isn’t your thing, then why not try some colourful solo or co-op platform action in Knack 2? Elsewhere, sports fans can scratch their b-ball itch with a free 2K18 demo, NBA 2K18: The Prelude. Of course, you’re not limited to just these either: check out the rest of this week’s releases below!
1. Destiny 2
Dive back into Bungie’s blockbuster sci-fi shooter with the much-anticipated sequel, Destiny 2. With its brand new story campaign, innovative cooperative gameplay, and intense competitive multiplayer, Destiny 2 will take you and your friends to new unexplored worlds.
Why you should play it: Try your hand at Destiny’s best-in-class gunplay, explore the galaxy with friends and unlock cool combat abilities as you play with millions of other Guardians.
More info: 5 ways Destiny 2’s European Dead Zone showcases the big changes coming to PS4’s shared world shooter
Available: 6th September
2. Knack 2
Don’t get fooled by Knack’s size, he’ll go from big to small and back again in this vibrant and family-friendly platforming adventure. Expect expanded combat, fiendish puzzles to solve and full co-op play!
Why you should play it: For colourful platforming that’s easy to pick up but challenging to master.
More info: Bring a friend for some co-op platforming action in Knack 2, out on PS4 this September
Available: 5th September
3. NBA 2K18: The Prelude
A week ahead of the release of the 19th instalment of 2K’s famous basketball simulation, PlayStation Store is offering a preview of what’s awaiting you in NBA 2K18! Check out an introduction to the game’s Career mode and get a small head start for when the game releases. Pick up the free demo and dribble your way to victory.
Why you should play it: Find out what makes NBA the highest rated annual sports title of this console generation.
More info: NBA 2K18 releases on PS4 on 15th September, different editions detailed
Available: 8th September
4. Songbringer
Imagine this: You just woke up shirtless on a strange planet. You look around, and pick up a mysterious sword that accidentally awakens an ancient evil army. This is how Songbringer, a gorgeous pixel art action RPG, starts. Master the planet’s procedurally-generated dungeons and defeat its fearsome bosses to return the galaxy to peace.
Why you should play it: The planet is procedurally generated from a 6-letter word you pick when you start the game. Share this with your friends to find and share the same secrets!
More info: Procedurally generated sci-fi action RPG Songbringer comes to PS4
Available: 5th September
5. Don’t Knock Twice
From the great minds behind Late Shift, The Bunker and Soul Axiom comes Don’t Knock Twice, a first-person PlayStation VR horror game based on a terrifying urban legend. Enter the grand manor from the recent Don’t Knock Twice film and uncover the truth behind the mysterious goings-on.
Why you should play it: If you’re looking for a good scare in VR, this will surely raise the hairs on the back of your neck.
More info: How PS VR is shaping the unique scares of PS4 horror Don’t Knock Twice, out September
Available: 5th September
Out this week
BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION + ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS BUNDLE
4th September
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
5th September
Blood Bowl 2: Legendary Edition
5th September
Don’t Knock Twice
5th September
Warlocks vs Shadows
5th September
Destiny 2 – Digital Deluxe Edition
6th September
Destiny 2 – Game + Expansion Pass Bundle
6th September
Destiny 2 – Standard Edition
6th September
Knack 2
6th September
A Hole New World
6th September
Save the Ninja Clan
6th September
Euro Fishing: Season Pass
7th September
Euro Fishing: Foundry Dock + Season Pass
7th September
ACA NEOGEO ZED BLADE
7th September- NBA 2K18: The Prelude
8th September
BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION + ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS BUNDLE
4th September
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
5th September
It’s Spring Agai
8th September
PS4 DLC
4th September
BLAZBLUE
- BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION – ADDITIONAL CHARACTERS PACK
- BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION Additional Character Jubei [Cross-Buy]
5th September
Blood Bowl 2
Sniper Ghost Warrior
6th September
Skyforge
Destiny 2
- Destiny 2 Expansion Pass
- 5000 (+800 Bonus) Destiny 2 Silver
- 2000 (+300 Bonus) Destiny 2 Silver
- 1000 (+100 Bonus) Destiny 2 Silver
- 500 Destiny 2 Silver
8th September
ARK: Survival Evolved
- ARK: Survival Evolved Season Pass
Shantae
- Shantae: Pirate Queen’s Quest
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