The development team at Housemarque have revealed their new third-person shooter, Returnal, at Sony’s PlayStation 5 press conference this week, providing a first glimpse at what we can expect from the ambitious game. The first trailer for Returnal follows a lone astronaut on an alien planet as she endures a cycle of death and awakening. Unfortunately, no release date has been announced as of yet.
“Returnal combines action with roguelike gameplay into a third-person shooter where players fight to survive a hostile planet that changes with every death. Players can switch instinctively between firing modes by using a single adaptive trigger and can get right back into the action after dying. PS5’s immersive 3D audio brings the alien world to life around the player, helping players navigate the intense positional combat. Coming to PlayStation 5.”
Innovative Gameplay Mechanics
Returnal promises to deliver a unique blend of action and roguelike elements, setting it apart from other third-person shooters. The game’s core mechanic revolves around the protagonist’s ability to resurrect after each death, with the alien world dynamically altering its layout and challenges. This ensures that no two playthroughs are the same, keeping players engaged and on their toes. The adaptive triggers on the PS5 controller allow for seamless switching between firing modes, enhancing the fluidity of combat. Additionally, the game’s use of the PS5’s 3D audio technology aims to create an immersive experience, making players feel as though they are truly navigating an alien landscape.
Story and Setting
The narrative of Returnal centers on Selene, a space explorer who crash-lands on a mysterious and hostile planet. As she battles to survive, she finds herself trapped in a time loop, forced to relive her crash and subsequent fight for survival over and over again. Each death brings new insights and discoveries, gradually unraveling the planet’s secrets and Selene’s own past. The game’s setting is richly detailed, with diverse biomes ranging from dark, foreboding forests to eerie, abandoned ruins. The ever-changing environment not only adds to the game’s replayability but also contributes to its atmospheric tension.
As soon as more details, trailers, release date, and pricing are released for the new Returnal PlayStation 5 game, we will keep you up to speed as always.
Source: PlayStation
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