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Bandai Namco released a free update for Digimon Story: Time Stranger across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Switch and Switch 2, adding a 60 FPS Performance Mode on PS5 and Series X (not on Series S), Photo Mode during exploration, a Graphics Mode option, and Terriermon Assist playable; the patch also includes various fixes, with Switch versions arriving with the Switch 2 launch window.
Insider Gaming reports that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 are getting PS4/PS5 ports with all four DLC packs for each title. It’s not yet clear whether the DLC is included with the base purchase or must be bought separately, though trophy leaks confirm the DLCs exist. Activision says these are ports, not remasters, and a release appears imminent, but pricing and inclusion details are still unconfirmed.
PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS4 and PS5 across all tiers (Essential, Extra, Premium) can claim Grounded, the 2022 survival title from Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios, for free for roughly 24 hours and keep it as long as their subscription remains active; Grounded normally costs $40 and has attracted over 20 million players. A Grounded 2 is in early access on Xbox/PC and will reach PS5 via early access on August 10. Two additional free games are available now for the next 24 hours, with three more titles arriving on July 7.
The PS5 delivers 4K/60fps with fast SSD and a feature-rich DualSense, but it has notable downsides: a high starting price (Digital Edition at $599), fewer first-party exclusives than the PS4, a limited lineup for PlayStation VR2, no forward compatibility for DualShock 4 with PS5-native games, weaker backward compatibility for PS1-PS3 discs, and no day-one first-party releases on PS Plus Catalog (unlike Game Pass). The Disc Edition adds $50 but may pay off over time for those who value physical media.
Microsoft confirms that Halo: Campaign Evolved bought at retail will include a full physical disc in the box for both Xbox and PS5, highlighting tangible media for collectors even as Sony moves toward a digital‑only era in 2028.
Kotaku’s inflation-adjusted breakdown shows GTA 6, paired with a PS5, is the most expensive way to play a GTA title at launch; the cheapest option is Xbox Series S, and a PS5 bundle with GTA 6 could run about $680 before tax, illustrating how launch costs have surged over time while inflation narrows the gap with older titles.
Sony plans to end PS5 disc production in 2028 and has rolled out dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store that can vary by region and user data, leading to potentially wide price differences for the same game. With a fully digital future, prices may be unpredictable and taxed like digital goods, a concern underscored by related lawsuits in California and the Netherlands.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced confirms up to 60 FPS on PS5 with HDR, Dolby Atmos and DualSense haptics; both PS5 and PS5 Pro output upscaled 4K (2160p) across all modes, which are Performance (60 FPS), Balanced (40 FPS) and Fidelity (30 FPS). Ray tracing is limited on base PS5 but more extensively used in Balanced/Fidelity, focusing on global illumination with reflections as extras. The Pro gains higher internal resolution in the higher-framerate modes and includes the strand-based hair system for Edward Kenway (and NPCs in Fidelity), with cinematics applying the tech for all characters. Built on the Anvil engine, the remaster is also headed to PC and Xbox Series X/S, with Eurogamer noting its charm despite rough edges.
Final June 2026 batch for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium brings Black Desert (2025), Blades of Fire, and Farming Simulator 25 to PS5, rolling out across Japan, the UK, and the USA with region-specific noon updates.
A Polish gaming podcast cites a credible source suggesting Grand Theft Auto VI could include a 60 FPS performance mode on PS5 and Xbox Series X, though it may not be ready at launch; Series S is expected to stick with 30 FPS for now. Rockstar has not officially confirmed the modes, and implementation could arrive via a later patch rather than day one.
Microsoft disputed claims that GTA 6 is eight times more pre-ordered on PS5 than Xbox, saying IGN Finds data isn’t representative and urging people to wait for official figures; GTA 6 is releasing on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
GTA 6 pre-orders kicked off with Microsoft claiming Xbox orders have broken records, but there’s no official data yet. Anecdotal signals (including IGN Finds’ 8-to-1 PS5-to-Xbox pre-order ratio) and a temporary PS5 stock-out on Amazon suggest PS5 could lead, though Xbox cautions that affiliate-linked figures don’t reflect true pre-orders. With no concrete data, experts expect PS5 to continue outselling Xbox Series X/S this generation, but the exact split remains uncertain.
The PS5 'Recently Played' feature has been down for about two weeks on both the console and the PS App after Sony briefly took it down to fix a PS Store glitch; clocks appear off by about a month, causing games to disappear or not register, and Sony has offered no ETA or official acknowledgement, leaving players frustrated.
Prices for major consoles have risen sharply in 2026 as Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo raise hardware prices amid component shortages and broader economic pressures. PS5 models now hover around $600–$900 (Digital Edition $600, with Disc Drive $650, and Pro around $900), Nintendo’s Switch lineup shows modest increases (Switch Lite $230, Standard $340, OLED $400, Switch 2 at $450 with a $500 target by Sept. 1, 2026), and Xbox Series S/X have jumped (Series S from $300–$400 to $500 effective Aug. 1, 2026; Series X 1TB from $650 to $800 by Aug. 1, 2026). Sony is pursuing new monetization strategies for software/network revenue, while Xbox Game Pass prices are up, signaling a trend toward pricier hardware and ongoing monetization beyond the initial device.
Xbox disputed IGN’s claim that PS5 leads GTA 6 preorders 8-to-1, stressing that affiliate-click data does not reflect actual preorder numbers and urging reliance on official sales data once released. The piece notes the broader, volatile console market and cautions against drawing broad conclusions from affiliate metrics, while also providing context on upcoming Xbox price increases as a sales environment backdrop.