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Sony’s Days of Play sale cuts DualSense prices: the standard wireless controller drops to $54.99 (from $74.99) and the DualSense Edge falls to $169 (from $199). The discounts apply to various models at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target, and run through June 10, with themed controllers also discounted by about $20 off their normal prices.
Sony’s Days of Play sale runs through June 10, discounting a slate of PS5 games by up to 50% (including Ghost of Yōtei, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Horizon Forbidden West, Astro Bot, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Demon’s Souls, Helldivers 2) across Amazon, Best Buy, and PlayStation Direct; the piece also highlights other deals like Govee’s Lightwall for $399.99 and the Nintendo Switch version of Red Dead Redemption at about $24.99.
Sony’s Days of Play sale is live on PS Store through June 10, 2026, with many PS5/PS4 games discounted. Push Square highlights a curated set of highly-rated titles at new low prices (and some lower-than-ever before), including Death Stranding 2, Borderlands 4, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.
Sony's Days of Play 2026 runs May 27–June 10 with no PS5 console discounts this year, keeping base PS5 Digital Edition at $600 and higher-priced disc versions, as hardware prices rise. Discounts cover PSVR2 ($100 off), DualSense controllers (up to $20 off), Pulse Explore earbuds ($50 off), Pulse Elite headset ($40 off), and select games (Ghost of Yotei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered), plus PS Plus promos including up to 33% off a 12‑month subscription in participating countries. Additional promos include exclusive DLC for Marathon, World of Tanks, and EA Sports FC 26; Days of Play runs May 27–June 10.
Sony has delisted Destruction AllStars from the PS Store and permanently disabled its PS5 multiplayer due to ongoing technical issues, with arcade mode remaining playable for owners while full servers shut down by November 25 and online features/trophies affected.
Sony’s Days of Play sale is live on the PS Store, offering more than 2,000 PS5/PS4 discounts and running until June 10 (year noted as 226 in the promo, likely 2026). The UK/Europe sale is active now with the US coming online later today. Highlights include Ghost of Yotei, Resident Evil Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Astro Bot, Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill F and more, with substantial cuts (up to 75% on some titles). A full promo roundup is promised later today.
Sony will permanently shut down online services for Destruction AllStars later in 2026, ending the PS5 launch-era live-service experiment; multiplayer will go offline first, with single-player modes remaining available until November 25, 2026, and in-game currency non-refundable. The move follows a rocky reception and underscores ongoing challenges in Sony's live-service strategy.
Sony has permanently disabled Destruction AllStars' multiplayer servers and delisted the game from the PS Store, effective immediately. Arcade Mode remains playable for owners, and in-game currency can be redeemed until November 25. The title had been offline since 2024 without official notice, underscoring the volatility of live-service games in a crowded online space.
Sony’s June 2, 2026 State of Play is planned to be a lengthy showcase (60+ minutes, potentially up to 90) streamed on the official PlayStation channels (YouTube and Twitch) and shown in select Alamo Drafthouse cinemas; Marvel's Wolverine is officially confirmed to headline the event, with rumored reveals including a God of War spin-off, Naughty Dog projects, and other first- and third-party titles as summer games season kicks off.
Sony's Days of Play runs May 27 to June 10, 2026, with PS5 accessory discounts and a PS Store sale featuring hundreds of PS5/PS4 titles; there are no PS5 console price drops this year. Highlights include up to $100 off PS VR2, $50 off Pulse Explore earbuds, $40 off Pulse Elite headset, $30 off DualSense Edge and Access controller, and up to $20 off DualSense controllers, with titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on sale.
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will not offer pre-loads on Steam or Xbox; PlayStation 5 will be the only platform with a mandatory preload, allowing an early download. The exact reason isn’t stated, though piracy concerns are speculated. The game (~80 GB) will download at release on Steam/Xbox, while PS5 players can preload. It targets 60 FPS on most platforms except Xbox Series S due to RAM/GPU headroom, and fans are upset about the lack of preloading.
Sony has emailed PS5/PS4 owners a survey to gather feedback on PS Plus after confirming price hikes across all tiers (Essential, Extra, Premium). The questionnaire asks about satisfaction with features like game library access, online multiplayer, discounts, Share Play, and cloud saves, as well as how likely users are to renew and what would make the service more rewarding. It follows reports that price increases have affected all tiers and invites comments on overall value and future improvements.
Sony’s patent would use AI to fill loading and matchmaking waits with picture-in-picture content—videos, highlights, analytics, tips, and promos—from linked apps, timed to the expected wait; if the wait ends early, playback ends early, and the feature could boost engagement or be monetized, though it may be optional or never shipped.
Sony’s State of Play for June 2026 is set for June 2, 2026, with a 2:00 PM PT start and multiple regional times, and is expected to run over an hour (some cinemas in the US reportedly showing a 90-minute cut). The event will stream on YouTube and Twitch, with watch-alongs likely; Marvel’s Wolverine is officially confirmed to appear with an in-depth gameplay segment, and the title is slated for a September 15, 2026 release. Rumors point to other reveals—including a possible Fairgame$ rebrand and updates from top studios—though expectations should remain tempered. Insider Gaming provides the timeline and watch links and invites fans to share predictions on Discord.
An opinion piece argues Sony must deliver a standout State of Play to repair waning PS5 perception amid criticism of its live-service push (Concord/Fairgames) and price hikes, hoping Marvel’s Wolverine anchors a strong show with solid first-party games to win back core fans.