What does a fuzzy engineer and a sentient robot have in common? An origin story! One of the most iconic duos in gaming makes its debut on PS4 this week with the planet-hopping adventure Ratchet & Clank.

Ratchet & Clank on PS4 returns to the origin story of our beloved heroes that was first told nearly 15 years ago. Boasting a number of gameplay improvements and a tremendous visual upgrade, Ratchet & Clank celebrates everything that made the series a hit: action, adventure, comedy, and crazy guns. It’s a perfect fit for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

But that’s only the start! The hotly anticipated Dark Souls III charges onto PS4 alongside the ever-escalating dangers in Risk of Rain. For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation this week, read on. And enjoy the Drop!

New Releases: April 12, 2016

Dark Souls III

PS4 — Digital, Retail



As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, journey into a universe filled with more colossal enemies and environments. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness through faster gameplay and amplified combat intensity. Prepare yourself once more and Embrace The Darkness!

Ratchet & Clank

PS4 — Digital, Retail



Ratchet & Clank blasts onto PS4 for the first time with a new game based on elements from the original Ratchet & Clank. Ratchet & Clank on PS4 takes a deeper look at the characters’ origin stories and modernizes the original gameplay. Featuring several new planets, all-new bosses, new Clank gameplay, new flight sequences, and much more — with completely new visuals constructed with the power of PS4.

Risk of Rain

PS4, PS Vita — Digital (Cross Buy)



Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with three friends in online co-op. With more than 100 items at your disposal, you must secure the tools you need to find your way back home.

Samurai Warriors 4 Empires

PS4 — Digital (Out 4/11)

The latest title in the acclaimed Empires series is here. A new, intuitive system of political management in which the best officers can be placed in their most effective positions makes its first appearance, while cooperative battles are powered up. Genesis Mode, in which you can create your very own Warring States era, allows you more individual customization than ever before!

Stories: The Path of Destinies

PS4 — Digital

In Stories, each choice you make takes Reynardo into a unique narrative. From tongue-in-cheek takes on heroic adventures to dark, Lovecraftian scenes, Stories’ repertoire is as diverse as it is action-packed. But Reynardo’s fateful decisions won’t always be easy: sometimes retrieving a weapon lost at the beginning of time means sacrificing the life of an old friend.

J Dilla — The Diary

Boosie Badazz & C-Murder — Penitentiary Chances

Royce da 5’9″ — Layers

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