After several rounds of high-profile display of the game software and hardware of the new generation Xbox by Microsoft and various factors delayed the release time, Sony no longer concealed it, and officially displayed the game lineup and design of the next generation PS5 console through the online conference, which was a long-awaited counterattack.
Sony's slogan for this conference is very direct-"A glimpse of the future of the game", which emphasizes the attention to the game itself, but its content is not difficult to guess: Sony's own exclusive PS5 game, the sequels of most well-known game IPS, and better game pictures. These are the magic weapons for PS4 to suppress Microsoft Xbox in the early days, and it is also easy to mobilize players' emotions.
The shape of PS5 has finally been made public, which is consistent with the previously disclosed handle shape design language: black and white tones are adopted, and the curved fuselage adopts an upright design (which can also be placed horizontally). The center of the fuselage is slightly bent inward, the bottom is stabilized by a circular base, and the top is unfolded like a V-shaped wing. This design is obviously different from the straight and tough shape of PS4, and to some extent, it returns to the form of the early version of PS3.
The digital trend is surging, and the game machine has not escaped. Sony has made two versions for PS5, one is a standard model with ultra-high definition Blu-ray drive, and the other has cancelled the optical drive. This also caused the difference in appearance between the two, and the PS5 without optical drive was slimmer and more symmetrical.
It should be pointed out that the PS5 console released this time is much bigger, so it may be difficult for boys who secretly buy it home to prevaricate their families with the phrase "router".
Of course, Sony also announced a series of accessories that can be used for the PS5 for players to use, including wireless headphones, cameras, remote controllers and handle charging bases, which seems to indicate that compared with the PS4, which emphasizes the game function more, the PS5 will have more improvements in multimedia applications.
Previously, Sony announced the PlayStation Studios brand and unified its first-party studio games. This time, it also made its debut at the press conference, which means that Sony's first masterpiece will turn to PS5 game development in an all-round way, such as GT Racing, Marvel Comics Spider-Man, Ghost Reprint and so on.
Usually, when the game console is launched, a racing game will be selected as a performance benchmark to show consumers the screen potential of the next generation console. As the representative of racing game on PS platform, GT Racing 7 of PS5 plays this role.
It's the same racing simulation, but the picture is better. GT Racing 7 introduced ray tracing function, which reached a new height in the authenticity of vehicles and tracks.
At the same time, in terms of game content, GT Racing 7 supports players to modify and upgrade their cars, and introduces a brand-new professional mode. The game scene is mainly divided into three sections: Asia, Europe and America.
This is the orthodox sequel to GT Racing Car 6 on 20 13. Previously, the GT Racing Sport launched by Sony on PS4 focused on e-sports and electronic driver's license, but the feedback was mixed. Under the impact of forza motorsport and Extreme Racing Horizon, GT racing became the first racing game. This time, using the orthodox serial number to escort the PS5 shows that Sony will make great efforts in the new game. However, Sony only confirmed that GT Racing 7 will land on PS5, and did not give the specific release date of the game.
Fortunately, Marvel Comics Spider-Man Miles Moraris announced that this previous game, as the best-selling exclusive game on the PS4, will belong to the first game distribution lineup of the new console. The story of the game follows the ending of the previous game and is linked to Sony's Spider-Man Universe. In addition, the original Ricky and Tinker Bell and Ghost Remake will also come later.
PS4' s Amazing Horizon: Dawn at Zero ushered in a new work Horizon 2: Forbidden Area in the West in SP5. The picture of the new work is even more amazing, reflecting the picture level of the next generation. Some familiar elements of China culture also make people look forward to the story unfolding in the game. This sci-fi open world game, which combines mechanical and primitive civilization elements, is becoming a new pillar of Sony games.
In addition to the first-party and second-party games, the third party will also provide PS5 with works such as Resident Evil 8, NBA 2k2 1, killer 3, Hia's Project and Grand Theft Auto V, with a total of 28 games.
However, it is still unclear which games will be released on the day of the release of the PS5. According to Eurogamer's statistics, only Astro's Playroom (pre-installed PS5) and Fortress Night will be released on the release day.
One element is that the launch date of PS5 has not been announced. Considering that PS5 will be compatible with PS4 games, the first players who buy a new console will not have many games to play.
However, some information about the new host is still a mystery, such as the operating system of the new host. How will the new system better adapt to the evolution of PS5 hardware and the change of game mode brought by live broadcast, cloud game and social network?
Earlier, mark cerny, chief system engineer of Sony PlayStation, said in an interview with Wired that the PS5 would have a "completely transformed" interface. His example is that players can click on the game in the system menu and directly enter the actual game and start, instead of entering the initial menu of the game for a lot of menu operations.
The information that has not been announced is the price of this game machine.
At present, both Sony and Microsoft are silent about the prices of their products, and it seems that they are waiting for each other to play their cards earlier. This is not surprising. Game consoles as entertainment equipment hardware are difficult to make profits, and they need to rely on continuous subsidies from software sales. According to previous reports, the cost of PS5 alone exceeds 450 dollars, and the price sensitivity of players means that manufacturers need to be careful in pricing.
Other issues include game compatibility, screen resolution, starting lineup, game network and so on. We may have to wait to know the answer. Like Microsoft, Sony is carefully controlling the release rhythm of new information about PS5, and the answers to these questions will be gradually revealed before the game console is released at the end of the year.