If we were to compile a list of the best PS5 games, Returnal not only has its place, but it deserves to be very high up in the ranking. Indeed, Housemarque's bullet hell action game stood out for its exhilarating gameplay, and the efforts made in terms of staging and storytelling compared to the studio's previous works. Two years after its initial release, Housemarque and Sony Interactive Entertainment have offered a polished PC port which enhances the artistic direction and technique of the game.
Returnal celebrates its 4th anniversary with a beautiful new feature
Returnal was released exclusively on PS5 on April 30, 2021 and therefore celebrates its 4th anniversary today! Yes, it has already been four years since Housemarque began its transformation to avoid closure and offered an action game that compiles the know-how of the developers, while opening up more to broaden its target of potential players. In 2024, for the title's 3rd anniversary, the studio made several announcements that included a free gift, with the release of the first issue of the animated adaptation in Dark Horse comics mode.
This time, Housemarque has another surprise update for the game's 4th anniversary, what's new? It's a PS5 Pro update that is available now on the console. " The Returnal PS5 Pro Enhanced patch is available now! It includes up to 2.5 times more pixels on PS5 Pro for a higher resolution experience" announces the studio. A nice gift that will surely motivate people to dive back into it. It's unclear if there are any other changes in this update, as beyond Housemarque's message, the patch notes haven't been released.
Despite all this time, Returnal is still being monitored, but this may be the last real new release. The team is indeed actively working on their next PS5 exclusive, Saros. A bullet hell action game that should be close to Returnal, but more accessible. Rather than starting almost completely from scratch, there will be a resource and permanent progression system that makes " every useful death », with upgradeable weapon and armor upgrades to «come back stronger» and better deal with threats.
Source: Housemarque.
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