PlayStaion 5 owners will be able to play an exclusive game coming to the platform in a couple of days: Returnal. In anticipation of the launch, a brand-new launch trailer was released today:

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After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she’s defeated – forced to restart her journey every time she dies.

Through relentless roguelike gameplay, you’ll discover that just as the planet changes with every cycle, so do the items at your disposal. Every loop offers new combinations, forcing you to push your boundaries and approach combat with a different strategy each time.

Brought to life by stunning visual effects, the dark beauty of the decaying world around you is packed with explosive surprises. From high stakes, bullet hell-fueled combat, to visceral twists and turns through stark and contrasting environments. You’ll explore, discover and fight your way through an unforgiving journey, where mystery stalks your every move.

The game has been designed for "extreme replayability" as it pits you in a procedural world with roguelike elements. Some key features of the gameplay can be found below:

Intense combat

• Fight to survive in this third-person roguelike shooter.
  
• Take on ruthless enemies in explosive, bullet hell-fueled combat.

Thrilling exploration

• Manage equipment and resources carefully – every time you die, you restart from the beginning.
  
• Scavenge alien tech for upgrades to enhance your abilities in future cycles.

Haunting narrative

• Piece together fragments of Selene’s memories as she seeks out answers.
  
• Forge a personal connection with the planet as you explore its constantly evolving and decaying terrain.

Returnal launches April 30 on PS5 and you can find more about the game in the official page below.

Official Returnal page

 

[Andy2001]

"procedural world"...
oh no!

 

[Purple_Shyguy]

Menopausal

 

[Seliph]

It's a video game that's for sure

 

[leon315]

Why keep call those "exclusives" exclusive? we all know there aren't.

 

[RedoLane]

Ah yes, exclusive game for the exclusive owners of the PS5!

 

[Xzi]

Closest thing we're gonna get to Metroid Prime 4 for a long time. Still not worth $70, though.

Why keep call those "exclusives" exclusive? we all know there aren't.

Huh? It hasn't been announced for any other systems as of yet. Might be a one-year exclusive but there's no way to know for sure.

 

[BitMasterPlus]

Another game I'm gonna wait for reviews for to see if it's good or not.

 

[spotanjo3]

I don't care about the reviews. The reviews are all about an opinion for people's disliking and liking. For me, it looks really good and I am a huge fan of scary games.

 

[Julie_Pilgrim]

Why keep call those "exclusives" exclusive? we all know there aren't.

To keep the morons who would get mad at you for suggesting otherwise at bay

 

[Edgarska]

Looks cool, might get the PC version in a year if the gameplay turns out to be good.

Edit: Looked up some gameplay, might get it when it's $20 or so.

 

[Moon164]

That seems to me very good, it gave me a good vibe in the Metroid style, it's just a pity to be exclusive to the PS5, and it could also come out for the PS4 too.