Summer is here, and we’re looking a loads of news for PS4 this week. This week was lighter than others in terms of new games, but we did see updates for competitive shooters Overwatch, Fortnite, and PS4’s exclusive H1Z1, and more regarding cross-play on the platform.
Sony Interactive America president and CEO Shawn Layden spoke at a Gamelab conference in Spain about PlayStation’s legacy. Eurogamer popped the will we see cross-play on PS4 question–the short answer is Sony is listening, but it’s not a yes, and not a no. Don’t get too excited for Playground mode in Fortnite just yet. As of right now, it’s been shut down due to bugs and replaced with 50 versus 50 in the limited time mode. Life is Strange Season 2 got a release date for episode one, and it’s teaser episode, The Adventures of Captain Spirit, is out now. As for deals to keep an eye on, there’s a free game to play this weekend with PS Plus, and you can grab PS Now as a PS Plus bonus. Keep scrolling for more headlines and all the details.
Forthcoming Releases
Another Spider-Man PS4 Villain Potentially Leaked
Life Is Strange 2: Episode 1 Release Date Unveiled
Red Dead Redemption 2 Might Be Coming To PC As Well
Resident Evil 2 Remake Is Frightening In New Ways, But It’s Familiar
Mega Man Undoes One Of Its Weirdest Choices With New X Collection
Anthem Executive Producer Spills Plenty Of New Details About The Game
Check Out 6 Cool Indie Games From E3 2018 For PS4, Switch, Xbox One, And PC
Free Life Is Strange Teaser Game, The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit, Out Now
Updates and DLC
GTA 5 Online Adding Nightclubs In July Update
Fortnite Shopping Carts Are Back In Time For Week 9 Challenges
PS4’s H1Z1: Battle Royale Proving To Be Popular; New Update Out Now
With Fortnite Playground Issues Ongoing, 50v50 Replaces Another LTM
New Overwatch Update Makes Post-Matches Friendlier; Full Patch Notes Released
New Overwatch Hero Is Not What You Expect (It’s A Hamster In A Rolling Death Ball)
Betas and Events
Play EA’s New Game For Free On PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Free PS4 Game This Weekend With PS Plus Subscription
PlayStation Network
PS4’s Free PS Plus Games For July 2018 Revealed
New PS Plus Bonus Gets You PS4’s PlayStation Now For Cheap
Last Chance: PS4’s Free PS Plus Games For June Won’t Be Free Much Longer
Deals
Great PS4 Deals For PS Plus Members
New GameStop Sale In The US: PS4, Xbox One Deals
Save Big On GTA, Fallout, More At Best Buy This Week In The US
Industry
PUBG Developer Drops Fortnite Lawsuit
New Drake Album Has A Final Fantasy Reference
Sony Addresses PlayStation Cross-Play Controversy
Uncharted Creator Left EA After Star Wars Game Shake-Up
Mass Effect Andromeda Dev On Whether It Got A “Fair Shake”
Overwatch’s Sombra Updates Could Be Huge, If They Happen
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Director Discusses Story Details And RPG Inspirations