From improving on the original in every single way to expanding the universe further, Kojima Productions' sequel is looking like a winner.
The PC version sold over one million copies in three days, becoming the biggest single-player title launch for PlayStation on Steam.
According to SIE boss Hideaki Nishino, PlayStation is currently confident about its strategy and doesn't see a need to pivot.
Hideaki Nishino also spoke about how PlayStation's user base is multi-generational thanks to games like Horizon as well as Astro Bot.
PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst acknowledges "varied" feedback from closed alpha but "that's why you do this testing."
Sony has seemingly backtracked on restricting purchases in several countries after its PSN account linking controversy from last year.
Both titles are denoted as major "Upcoming" single-player tentpole releases for Sony, but no release windows have been confirmed.
Hermen Hulst spoke about wanting to release more Astro Bot games in the future, calling it an "enduring and iconic" game franchise.
The company revealed that 38 percent of PS Plus subscribers have opted for more expensive tiers, like Premium and Extra.
Sony Interactive Entertainment boss Hideaki Nishino also spoke about having players across different platforms, including PS4.
Director Hideo Kojima believes that works of art that have true lasting power tend to be more controversial when they first come out.
Sam's job to connect the world never ends, and while new challenges arise, he also receives new tools to make life easier.
The Days Gone developer has reportedly laid off 40 employees months after Sony cancelled its unannounced live-service project.
The Unflinching and Integrated Explosives armor passives have also improved, and Illuminate Harvesters become easier to kill.
Over three years after its launch on PS4 and PS5, Gran Turismo 7 is still going strong with new vehicles, tracks, events, and more.
Set in a gorgeous realm with numerous fireworks, Sam takes on Neil and his squad with stealth, various weapons and a bit of ingenuity.
Dismemberment and decapitation figure into combat alongside blood-spatter effects and the occasional foul word in Sucker Punch's sequel.
Director Hideo Kojima confirmed that a live gameplay demo would be revealed on June 8th at the sequel's Game Premiere Event.
The deal between Tencent and the studio was valued at around $83 million, bringing up Arrowhead's value up to around $532 million.
With this massive figure, the most recent State of Play has become the third most-watched gaming/tech showcase of the year.
