Overview

• Sony’s State of Play delivered an extended first look and confirmed a PlayStation 5–only launch on March 20, 2026, with enhancements for PS5 Pro.
• New systems include the Soltari Shield that absorbs projectiles to charge Power Weapons, a Second Chance revive, and permanent upgrades between runs.
• The gameplay showcase was captured on PS5 at 60fps using Unreal Engine 5 and is labeled work in progress.
• Set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, the game stars Arjun Devraj performed by Rahul Kohli, with characters such as Nitya Chandran portrayed by Shunori Ramanathan.
• Housemarque highlighted collaborators including Nixxes, XDEV, and PlayStation Studios Creative Arts, and announced a score by two-time Grammy winner Sam Slater.