Overview

• PlayStation’s State of Play delivered the first extended gameplay look, featuring protagonist Arjun Devraj battling across the eclipse-shadowed planet Carcosa.
• The Soltari Shield absorbs incoming projectiles to charge a high-powered arm-mounted weapon, emphasizing timing and crowd control.
• A Second Chance mechanic revives the player after a fatal hit, preserving momentum within a run.
• Permanent progression lets players upgrade Arjun’s suit and weapons between runs, signaling a more approachable curve than Returnal.
• Actor Rahul Kohli performs the lead role, while DualSense adaptive triggers support modified gunplay and “eclipse-driven weaponry.”