Your PS5 & PS4 Game Releases This Week (Dec 1-7)
▼ Summary
– The week of December 1st-7th sees several new game releases for PS5 and PS4, following the Black Friday period.
– The headline release is Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a new beat ’em up featuring dynamic combat and pixel art from Tribute Games and Dotemu.
– A significant release is a native PS5 port of Red Dead Redemption, which includes the base game and the Undead Nightmare expansion.
– Other notable releases include Brok: The Brawl Bar, Sleep Awake, and a new entry in the Octopath Traveler series.
– The list also includes various other titles across genres, such as Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders and several horror-themed games.
The holiday gaming season is in full swing, and this first week of December brings a fresh wave of titles to PlayStation consoles. While the shopping frenzy of Black Friday has passed, there’s no shortage of new adventures to dive into. The clear standout this week is Marvel Cosmic Invasion, a vibrant new beat ’em up, but it’s joined by a significant native PS5 upgrade for a classic western and a fresh batch of games for PS Plus subscribers. From psychedelic horror to snowy downhill racing, there’s a diverse lineup waiting to be explored.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion launches on December 1st for both PS5 and PS4. Developed by Tribute Games and Dotemu in partnership with Marvel Games, this title is an original planet-hopping brawler. It promises dynamic combat combos and dazzling pixel art, serving as a clear love letter to the expansive Marvel Universe.
Brok: The Brawl Bar arrives on December 2nd for PS5 and PS4. Players step into the shoes of Brok, a former boxer turned detective who discovers an underground fighting bar deep in the Slums. His old instincts quickly resurface, leading him to jump back into the ring to prove he’s still the top contender.
A major release lands on December 2nd with Red Dead Redemption for PS5. This native port brings Rockstar’s acclaimed western epic to the current generation. The story follows former outlaw John Marston, who is forced by federal agents to hunt down his old gang. The package includes the expansive original journey across the American West and Mexico, plus the iconic Undead Nightmare story expansion that pits players against a zombie horde.
Sleep Awake debuts on December 2nd for PS5. This game is described as an immersive first-person psychedelic horror narrative that delves into the unsettling space between sleep and death.
Let It Die: Inferno releases on December 3rd for PS5. The narrative picks up after humanity recovers from a cataclysm, only to face a new terror: a giant, city-swallowing chasm that suddenly opens in the ground.
Also on December 3rd, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders brings winter sports to PS5. As the snowy follow-up to Lonely Mountains: Downhill, it challenges players to master treacherous slopes through trial and error. New for this installment is cross-platform multiplayer for two to eight players, offering cooperative group descents or intense races to the bottom.
Nordic Ashes The Complete Saga launches on December 3rd for PS5. Set during Ragnarok, the game tasks a handful of heroes with surviving the end of the world after Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, has lost most of its energy.
Blood: Refreshed Supply comes to PS5 and PS4 on December 4th. This release follows Caleb, an undead gunslinger betrayed and killed by his demonic master, Tchernobog. Rising from the grave, Caleb seeks vengeance against the dark god and his lieutenants.
Detective: Rainy Night starts its investigation on December 4th for PS5. You play as police officer Iker Carmona, who stops at a roadside motel while investigating disappearances. His quiet night quickly unravels into a deeply sinister mystery.
Octopath Traveler 0 begins a new saga on December 4th for PS5 and PS4. This latest entry in the series invites players to start from zero, experiencing a story of restoration and retribution centered on divine rings in the realm of Orsterra.
Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow arrives for PSVR2 on December 4th. Set in a shadowy city ruled by the tyrannical Baron Ulysses Northcrest, players navigate a labyrinth of rooftops above oppressive streets, avoiding the relentless City Watch.
Toxic Crusaders mops up on December 4th for PS5 and PS4. This all-new beat ’em up supports one to four players as they clean up the radioactive streets of Tromaville, tackling goons with mops and attitude.
Ultimate Zombie Defense begins on December 4th for PS5. This top-down survival horror game is set in a quarantined European city suburb, a 250km zone sealed off after a failed attempt to contain a deadly outbreak.
For PlayStation Plus members, a new selection of games is also available this week, adding even more value to the subscription service and expanding the library of available experiences.
(Source: Push Square)
