Two brand new Open Betas are now available to download through the PlayStation Store for the PS4… and they’re both free.
First up, CD Projekt Red will give players the chance to try out Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. According to the developer, Gwent is “based on skill rather than luck” and will require the clever mastery of strategy and deception if you want to defeat your opponents. Elsewhere on the PlayStation Store, Marvel has launched a free-to-play beta for Marvel Heroes Omega, an upgraded adaptation of the mobile action RPG.
It’s also possible to travel back to the past this week with the PlayStation Store as Square Enix has added Star Ocean: Till the End of Time to the PS2-On-PS4 collection. Whether you’re playing it for the first time or the fifth, the epic RPG is now available to download for the PS4.
Later this week, Jason Voorhees will tear his way through a helpless group of camp counselors in Friday the 13th: The Game. The 4v1 multiplayer game will be available to download on Friday, May 26. Also set to launch for the PS4 this Friday is Rime, an exploration adventure from Tequila Works.
You can learn more about all of these games (and a few other new releases) after the break.
PS4 + PS Vita Cross-Buy Games
Spellspire
Blast fiends by spelling words and collect gold dropped by slain monsters. Buy more powerful wands, hats and robes with magical special effects and abilities. Power through tough encounters and bossfights with health potions, spell scrolls and other magical items. Will you reach the top of the Spellspire, and what will you find?The Last Blade
No Description. (Available May 25)World Heroes 2
No Description. (Available May 25)BugsBox
No Description. (Available May 25)Deliriant
Not every story starts at the beginning, and some stories feel like they never end. Deliriant is a short, non-linear, interactive experiment exploring a slice of someone else’s life as told through the spaces they live in. Step into this 1970s empathy machine where you can explore and interact with objects in each room. The closer you look, and the more you pay attention, the better you understand.Embers of Mirrim
To save their world from an alien threat, two proud races must set aside their differences and come together… literally. Embers of Mirrim is an adventure-platformer featuring a mystical creature with the ability to split into light and dark embers, each independently controlled by the analog sticks.PS2-On-PS4… Eternal Ring
Eternal Ring is a first-person RPG developed by From Software, tells of the kingdom of Heingaria a land in turmoil as warmongering Elders and a powerless king vie for control. As Cain Morgan, the adopted son of the king’s general, players journey to the Island of No Return in the hope that you’ll be able to retrieve the fabled Eternal Ring, while at the same time uncovering more about your past and your true destiny.Friday the 13th: The Game
No Description. (Available May 26)Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2
No Description. (Available May 26)Gwent: The Witcher Card Game (Open Beta)
From the home of The Witcher, developer CD Projekt Red, comes a different type of collectible card game. Based on skill rather than luck, Gwent gives you command of highly customizable armies, and encourages use of strategy and deception to defeat opponents. Sling powerful unit and spell cards, and summon heroes with game-changing abilities — on Gwent’s battlefields, clever tricks used to deceive other players are always a viable tactic. Played in a best of three format, Gwent is fast, fun and fresh — and now you can play it with friends.Marvel Heroes Omega (Open Beta)
Marvel Heroes Omega assembles one of the largest gatherings of iconic Super Heroes, Villains, and locations from the Marvel Universe in gaming history! Play as your favorite Heroes, including Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool, Captain America and more! Band together with your friends in Earth’s mightiest multiplayer action RPG!Portal Knights
Take down the evil that has invaded the worlds of Portal Knights in this action RPG sandbox game! Travel between randomly generated worlds and meet new characters. Level up your character and battle monsters unleashed by The Fracture. Explore each world and mine resources required to craft unique and powerful items. Rebuild the worlds in ever-changing landscapes. Restore peace to the world by defeating the Portal Guardians and becoming the ultimate Portal Knight!Pox Nora
Command armies of fantastic creatures, cast spells of devastating power, and summon relics of ancient renown to defeat opponents in Pox Nora®! Immerse yourself in this online, collectible, turn-based strategy game. Battle against other players in our competitive ranked ladders, or adventure in our extensive array of single player story driven campaigns. Earn rewards and unlock content by opening packs or crafting specific runes via the Rune Forge.Puzzle Showdown 4K
Puzzle Showdown 4K is a fun new way to build jigsaw puzzles. Play it casually in single player or with up to 4 friends in a puzzle building showdown. Includes over 100 Ultra HD 4K puzzles, 5 hours of music and a Showcase mode to listen and view all that wonderful content.Rime
A land of discovery stretches out before you. Explore the beautiful yet rugged world of Rime, a single-player puzzle adventure. In Rime, you play as a young boy who has awakened on a mysterious island after a torrential storm. You see wild animals, long-forgotten ruins and a massive tower that beckons you to come closer. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower’s peak, and unlock its closely guarded secrets. (Available May 26)Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
All 48 years of the life of Yukimura Sanada, the officer hailed as Japan’s finest soldier, are fully depicted! Several characters that have been requested by fans join the battle, such as Yukimura’s father, Masayuki Sanada. The depictions of characters change as they develop, adding flare to the story. Several new features are included, such as Castle Towns, where you can experience the daily-lives and battles of officers in minute detail, as well as Multi-Stage Battles!SmuggleCraft
SmuggleCraft is a quest-based hovercraft game in which players smuggle contraband, improve their hovercraft, and run from the authorities as they discover the incredible stories of the inhabitants of the unforgiving and troubled world Dirahl. The game features randomly generated tracks, fully upgradeable hovercrafts with hundreds of combinations, and a branching story with alternate endings that change based on player choice.PS2-On-PS4… Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
The defining title in the Star Ocean series, that reveals the greatest secret in the Star Ocean universe, is finally available for PlayStation 4! Thanks to the latest in HD emulator technology, the content of the original game remains untouched in this HD conversion available exclusively via download. Full HD up-rendering reduces jagged edges and enhances light and shadowing, allowing for a much clearer game display.Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale that will enchant the hearts and minds of players as it takes them on an incredible journey. The story begins with an amnesiac man, Haku, who is rescued by Kuon, a woman with beast-like ears and tail. With a beautiful visual novel story experience, Haku and Kuon will meet a cast of intriguing and colorful characters in the beautiful empire of Yamato. But trouble is brewing on the horizon, and the pair will find they need to join forces with their friends to fight to survive monstrous foes and dark conspiracies alike in this incredible adventure.PS Vita Games
Plantera
In the world of Plantera you grow your own garden and breed plants and animals to earn coins with their produce. Use the coins to buy new plants and animals, and also special items and garden expansions. Watch everything grow, help planting and harvesting, buy new things, and defend your garden from sneaky magpies, rabbits, foxes, and wolves. Raise your level and the productivity of your plants and animals! Earn more and more, and create your own dream garden!Kung Fury: Street Rage
No Description. (Available May 25)Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale that will enchant the hearts and minds of players as it takes them on an incredible journey. The story begins with an amnesiac man, Haku, who is rescued by Kuon, a woman with beast-like ears and tail. With a beautiful visual novel story experience, Haku and Kuon will meet a cast of intriguing and colorful characters in the beautiful empire of Yamato. But trouble is brewing on the horizon, and the pair will find they need to join forces with their friends to fight to survive monstrous foes and dark conspiracies alike in this incredible adventure.
