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Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker and More New PS5 Game Trailers!
The next expansion dubbed Endwalker for Final Fantasy XIV Online is coming to PlayStation 5 in Fall 2021 with FFXIV's PS5 Open Beta launching this April 13th! 
Check out the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker announcement trailer and more PS5 Scene trailer videos below, and to quote from Square Enix Director of Community Matt Hilton on the Final Fantasy XIV Online PS5 details:
The PS5 version will feature significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more!
Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PS5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost, and any new players on the PS5 can join in the fun through the Free Trial, which lets you play all of A Realm Reborn and Heavensward up through Patch 3.56—two full games worth of content!
The full version of the game will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the open beta.
The Announcement Showcase gave us quite a bit of info, and even more will be coming your way in May, when we host our first ever digital Fan Festival. Final Fantasy XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021 is coming your way May 14-15 and will be available to stream for free.
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - PS5 Title Announcement
Endwalker, Final Fantasy XIV Online’s next expansion, is coming Fall 2021 to PS5 and PS4
Plus, play FFXIV’s PS5 open beta launching April 13!
Final Fantasy XIV Online - Overview PS5 Trailer
The PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy XIV Online arrives on April 13 with the launch of an open beta! The PS5 version will feature significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more.
Below are some more PS5 Game Trailers heating things up also:
Vigor – Season 7: Mercenaries PS5 Trailer
Thrive with Mercenaries, the devotees of war. Run into the openable exits and learn how to use them to your advantage...
Check out the Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker announcement trailer and more PS5 Scene trailer videos below, and to quote from Square Enix Director of Community Matt Hilton on the Final Fantasy XIV Online PS5 details:
The PS5 version will feature significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more!
Players whose FFXIV service account has a registered license for the PlayStation 4 version may download and play the PS5 Upgrade Version at no extra cost, and any new players on the PS5 can join in the fun through the Free Trial, which lets you play all of A Realm Reborn and Heavensward up through Patch 3.56—two full games worth of content!
The full version of the game will be available for purchase following the conclusion of the open beta.
The Announcement Showcase gave us quite a bit of info, and even more will be coming your way in May, when we host our first ever digital Fan Festival. Final Fantasy XIV Digital Fan Festival 2021 is coming your way May 14-15 and will be available to stream for free.
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker - PS5 Title Announcement
Endwalker, Final Fantasy XIV Online’s next expansion, is coming Fall 2021 to PS5 and PS4
Plus, play FFXIV’s PS5 open beta launching April 13!
Final Fantasy XIV Online - Overview PS5 Trailer
The PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy XIV Online arrives on April 13 with the launch of an open beta! The PS5 version will feature significantly improved frame rates, faster load times, 4K resolution support and more.
Below are some more PS5 Game Trailers heating things up also:Vigor – Season 7: Mercenaries PS5 Trailer
Thrive with Mercenaries, the devotees of war. Run into the openable exits and learn how to use them to your advantage...
PS5 System Software / Firmware v2.50 is Now Live, Don't Update!
In PS5Scene news today following their previous revision Sony pushed live PS5 System Software / Firmware v2.50, specifically Version 20.02-02.50.00 with the official changelog outlined below. 
As always DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS5 Game Backups and PlayStation 5 homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a PS5 Jailbreak Exploit arrives.
Download: PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (US) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (EU) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (UK) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (AU/NZ) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (JP)
Here's a guide on How to Update the PlayStation 5 System Software / Firmware, and to quote from Sony's official page on the changes PS5 Firmware / System Software 2.50 Update brings:
Version...
As always DON'T UPDATE if you wish to use PS5 Game Backups and PlayStation 5 homebrew apps, emulators, etc whenever a PS5 Jailbreak Exploit arrives.Download: PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (US) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (EU) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (UK) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (AU/NZ) / PS5 Firmware 02.50.00 Update (JP)
Here's a guide on How to Update the PlayStation 5 System Software / Firmware, and to quote from Sony's official page on the changes PS5 Firmware / System Software 2.50 Update brings:
Version...
PlayStation Now Digital Games Lineup for February 2021 Unveiled
We've seen this month's PlayStation Plus lineup, and today Sony unveiled the incoming PlayStation Now digital games for February 2021. 
Headlining them are Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Detroit: Become Human and WWE 2K Battlegrounds alongside Darksiders Genesis, Little Nightmares and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number with further details below courtesy of Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michael to quote:
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
In the dark future of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the lines are blurred between humanity and the technology we’ve created, a world where cutting-edge military robotics define warfare. Tackle Treyarch’s story campaign solo, or squad up with another player in local split-screen or online.
When you’re ready for something different, switch cybernetic foes for supernatural enemies with the cooperative Zombies mode, or put comradeship aside for the competitive action of Multiplayer mode. Both can be played either in four-player local split-screen or online.
Available on PlayStation Now until April 29, 2021
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
The world of WWE is your battleground with over the top, arcade action as your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends battle in interactive environments around the world. Play through a new story mode while unlocking unique characters and Battlegrounds.
Compete using special abilities and power-ups in match types like Steel Cage, Royal Rumble, and more! Compete in Online Tournaments or stake your claim as King of the Battleground against players from around the world! Plus, battle it out in local multiplayer and dominate your friends.
Available on PlayStation Now until August 2, 20201
Detroit: Become Human
Decide the fates of three lives – and maybe even the future of an entire city – in this narrative-driven sci-fi thriller. Confront tough moral dilemmas and thought-provoking situations faced by a trio of human-like androids – Connor, Markus and Kara – as their stories play out against the backdrop of a near-future America. In this branching...
Headlining them are Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Detroit: Become Human and WWE 2K Battlegrounds alongside Darksiders Genesis, Little Nightmares and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number with further details below courtesy of Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michael to quote:
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
In the dark future of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, the lines are blurred between humanity and the technology we’ve created, a world where cutting-edge military robotics define warfare. Tackle Treyarch’s story campaign solo, or squad up with another player in local split-screen or online.
When you’re ready for something different, switch cybernetic foes for supernatural enemies with the cooperative Zombies mode, or put comradeship aside for the competitive action of Multiplayer mode. Both can be played either in four-player local split-screen or online.
Available on PlayStation Now until April 29, 2021
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
The world of WWE is your battleground with over the top, arcade action as your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends battle in interactive environments around the world. Play through a new story mode while unlocking unique characters and Battlegrounds.
Compete using special abilities and power-ups in match types like Steel Cage, Royal Rumble, and more! Compete in Online Tournaments or stake your claim as King of the Battleground against players from around the world! Plus, battle it out in local multiplayer and dominate your friends.
Available on PlayStation Now until August 2, 20201
Detroit: Become Human
Decide the fates of three lives – and maybe even the future of an entire city – in this narrative-driven sci-fi thriller. Confront tough moral dilemmas and thought-provoking situations faced by a trio of human-like androids – Connor, Markus and Kara – as their stories play out against the backdrop of a near-future America. In this branching...
Control Ultimate Edition PS5 on PS Plus & New PlayStation 5 Trailer Videos
In PS5 News beginning today Control Ultimate Edition will be available for PS Plus members featuring full DualSense support, 60fps gameplay and ray tracing on PlayStation 5. 
Below are some more new PS5 Trailer videos alongside further details on The Oldest House from Remedy Entertainment Communications Director Thomas Puha, to quote:
Let’s start from literally the beginning. The initial loading of the game, where you see the logos and legal text, now takes approximately 4-seconds and from that it’s a short hop to get into the main menu. In addition to that, the load times in-game are a significant improvement compared to the PS4, so fast-traveling around the Oldest House is a lot more enjoyable.
You also have the choice between Performance and Graphics mode. In Performance mode, the game targets 60FPS performance, while in Graphics mode the action runs at 30FPS, but with ray tracing effects. In both modes the rendering resolution is set at 1440p, which is then upscaled to 4K. All this is running on Remedy’s own Northlight engine, which has undergone important upgrades since we first released Control back in 2019.
Ray tracing in Control Ultimate Edition brings improved image quality and realistic reflections to the environments in the Oldest House. These changes are most visible on non-transparent reflective surfaces across the game, as well as on transparent materials such as glass. This enables Control’s award-winning art direction to look and feel even more striking. We hope PS5 players will find new inspiration for taking shots with Control’s Photo Mode with all those gorgeous looking, ray-traced reflections.
It’s worth mentioning that the impressive visual features of ray tracing are achieved without sacrificing one of Control’s key features – advanced physics which enable a high level of environmental destruction. We encourage you to use the Launch ability to hurl around objects and hey, why not pile them up, too? It’s a great way to get to hard-to-reach areas and find secrets and...
Below are some more new PS5 Trailer videos alongside further details on The Oldest House from Remedy Entertainment Communications Director Thomas Puha, to quote:
Let’s start from literally the beginning. The initial loading of the game, where you see the logos and legal text, now takes approximately 4-seconds and from that it’s a short hop to get into the main menu. In addition to that, the load times in-game are a significant improvement compared to the PS4, so fast-traveling around the Oldest House is a lot more enjoyable.
You also have the choice between Performance and Graphics mode. In Performance mode, the game targets 60FPS performance, while in Graphics mode the action runs at 30FPS, but with ray tracing effects. In both modes the rendering resolution is set at 1440p, which is then upscaled to 4K. All this is running on Remedy’s own Northlight engine, which has undergone important upgrades since we first released Control back in 2019.
Ray tracing in Control Ultimate Edition brings improved image quality and realistic reflections to the environments in the Oldest House. These changes are most visible on non-transparent reflective surfaces across the game, as well as on transparent materials such as glass. This enables Control’s award-winning art direction to look and feel even more striking. We hope PS5 players will find new inspiration for taking shots with Control’s Photo Mode with all those gorgeous looking, ray-traced reflections.
It’s worth mentioning that the impressive visual features of ray tracing are achieved without sacrificing one of Control’s key features – advanced physics which enable a high level of environmental destruction. We encourage you to use the Launch ability to hurl around objects and hey, why not pile them up, too? It’s a great way to get to hard-to-reach areas and find secrets and...
Sony Unveils PlayStation Plus PS5 and PS4 Games for February 2021
Headlining the new PlayStation Plus titles for February 2021 are Destruction AllStars for PlayStation 5, Control: Ultimate Edition for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 and Concrete Genie for PlayStation 4 console owners beginning on Tuesday, February 2nd. 
Here's more on each upcoming PS Plus title from Sony's Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
Destruction AllStars (PS5)
Entertain the crowds by bringing controlled chaos to the vehicular combat arena of this metal-crunching multiplayer game. Pick one of 16 superstar competitors, then leap into four game modes, using timing, tactics and skills to cause carnage behind the wheel or create havoc with your parkour skills.
Perfect your character’s abilities – including a hero vehicle unique to them – to give you the edge in free-for-all battles or team challenges and become Global Destruction Federation Champion. The game also supports PS5’s Game Help feature, giving you hints and tips to become the ultimate destructive machine without the need to leave the game.
Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5 and PS4)
Master supernatural abilities and wield a shape-shifting sidearm in this third-person action-adventure from Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne, Alan Wake). Take on the role of Jesse Faden, Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, whose New York headquarters are breached by an ominous enemy.
Despite outward appearances, the skyscraper’s interior is vast and ever-shifting. You’ll need to explore – and weaponize – this unpredictable environment to clean house and repel the invaders.
The Ultimate Edition includes the base game as well as The Foundation and AWE expansions.
And on PS5 console, use the console’s Game Help feature for hints and walkthroughs to help you solve puzzles and overcome challenges as you explore the Oldest House.
Concrete Genie (PS4)
Pick up a magic paintbrush and return the polluted town of Denska to its former bright and bustling seaside self in...
Here's more on each upcoming PS Plus title from Sony's Senior Manager of Game Services Content Adam Michel, to quote:
Destruction AllStars (PS5)
Entertain the crowds by bringing controlled chaos to the vehicular combat arena of this metal-crunching multiplayer game. Pick one of 16 superstar competitors, then leap into four game modes, using timing, tactics and skills to cause carnage behind the wheel or create havoc with your parkour skills.
Perfect your character’s abilities – including a hero vehicle unique to them – to give you the edge in free-for-all battles or team challenges and become Global Destruction Federation Champion. The game also supports PS5’s Game Help feature, giving you hints and tips to become the ultimate destructive machine without the need to leave the game.
Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5 and PS4)
Master supernatural abilities and wield a shape-shifting sidearm in this third-person action-adventure from Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne, Alan Wake). Take on the role of Jesse Faden, Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, whose New York headquarters are breached by an ominous enemy.
Despite outward appearances, the skyscraper’s interior is vast and ever-shifting. You’ll need to explore – and weaponize – this unpredictable environment to clean house and repel the invaders.
The Ultimate Edition includes the base game as well as The Foundation and AWE expansions.
And on PS5 console, use the console’s Game Help feature for hints and walkthroughs to help you solve puzzles and overcome challenges as you explore the Oldest House.
Concrete Genie (PS4)
Pick up a magic paintbrush and return the polluted town of Denska to its former bright and bustling seaside self in...