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PlayStation Now games for May: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Soulcalibur VI, Blasphemous
Players’ Choice: Vote for April 2022’s best new game
A first look at free Eldest Souls expansion Depths of the Forgotten

PlayStation Now games for May: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Soulcalibur VI, Blasphemous

Posted: 02 May 2022 08:00 AM PDT

Win the day with fists, weapons or sheer cunning with this month's PlayStation Now lineup. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Soulcalibur VI and Blasphemous all are playable from tomorrow, Tuesday May 3.

Let's take a closer look at each game.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Battle it out in epic matches in this 3D fighter set in the world of Naruto. Enjoy a totally revamped battle system whether you're tackling single player Story mode, taking on friends in one on one clashes, or challenging the world's best players online.

Soulcalibur VI

A tale of souls and swords, eternally retold. The weapon-based fighting classic returns with all-new battle mechanics and an assortment of game modes. Dig into the history of the series with single player Story mode, take on all comers in the multiplayer Online mode and create your own legendary fighter in Creation mode.

Blasphemous

Blasphemous is a punishing action-platformer that combines the fast-paced, skilled combat of a hack-n-slash game with a deep and evocative narrative core, delivered through exploration of a huge universe composed of non-linear levels. Explore this nightmarish world and discover its many secrets hidden deep inside. Use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite the hordes of grotesque monsters and titanic bosses who are all ready to rip your limbs off. Locate and equip relics, rosary beads and prayers that call on the powers of the heavens to aid you in your quest to break your eternal damnation.

Changes to your PlayStation Now membership from next month

PlayStation Now will be changing in June and merging with PlayStation Plus in an all-new PlayStation Plus membership service that provides more choice to customers across three membership tiers, with a variety of benefits and game libraries featuring hundreds of recent and classic games. .

When the new PlayStation Plus launches*, your PlayStation Now membership will roll into PlayStation Plus Premium, and you will continue to have access to PlayStation Now including download and streaming access to a large library of new and classic games.

You can find out more about the all-new PlayStation Plus on our webpage. If you want to know more about what that means for your active PlayStation Now membership, please go here.

*Availability of Classics, Game Trials and Game Catalogue varies over time and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PS Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. Cloud Streaming requires minimum internet speed of 5mbps (15 mbps for 1080p). Cloud streaming is not available in all regions.

Players’ Choice: Vote for April 2022’s best new game

Posted: 02 May 2022 07:00 AM PDT

You know what they say: April showers bring May… polls. Is that right? I know it’s something like that.

Which new game do you think deserves the Players’ Choice crown this time? Cast your vote below, then make a case for your pick in the comments. See you next week with the winner!

How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation.Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. Soon thereafter, we'll close the polls, tally your votes, and announce the winner at PlayStation.Blog. PlayStation Store will also showcase some top Players' Choice winners throughout the year.

What is the voting criteria? That's up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month, which would it be? In keeping with our long tradition in the Game of the Year Awards, remastered or re-released games won't qualify. Ambitious, larger-scale rebuilds and remakes like Demon’s Souls and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will.

How are nominees decided? The PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation Store editorial teams will gather a list of that month's most noteworthy releases and use it to seed the poll. Write-in votes will be accepted.

A first look at free Eldest Souls expansion Depths of the Forgotten

Posted: 02 May 2022 05:00 AM PDT

Eldest Souls is a critically-acclaimed soulslike action-RPG available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Today we're releasing the major expansion, Depths of the Forgotten, which adds approximately 30% more content and even more brutally-challenging bosses all for free. Packed with a heap of content you'll discover new locations, bosses and weapons in addition to finding new lore about the history of this world.

You are mankind's only hope, together with your greatsword of pure Obsydian, you are tasked to take on the Old Gods, who have unleashed a great desolation upon the world as a final act of vengeance.

A first look at free Eldest Souls expansion Depths of the Forgotten

New Zones to Explore

With the Depths of the Forgotten expansion, it's possible to explore what's behind the door in the Enchanted Forest. As the name suggests, you will be descending far below the Citadel to new and undiscovered areas using a mysterious elevator. These unexplored locations are home to some of the toughest bosses you're yet to face. Are you up to the challenge?

The Rejected Daughter

The first of three new bosses is a monstrous outcome of mixing human and godly genes into a single being. The Rejected Daughter was Eksyll's failed hope of a worthy heir. Instead of putting the creature out of her misery, Eksyl decided to keep her locked away, deep within the depths, and the years have not been kind…

Zylad, Lord of Steel

Zylad, Lord of Steel, is a result of his battle-strewn past. Zylad was always a fierce adversary, but thanks to Eksyll's enhancements, soon gained powers akin to Godhood. Leading the legions that invaded the Citadel, Zylad's newfound strength caused him to act above his station, eventually leading to his discharge and imprisonment within the Depths.

The Rotten Crown

The corpulent King Otto swore he would not perish alongside his crumbling Kingdom, and sacrificed a great deal to a winged saviour for the gift of eternal salvation. Unfortunately for His Majesty, the supposed Saviour didn’t feel like parting ways with his new Royal play-thing and instead locked him away for his own twisted amusement.

Orenai the Watcher

As you journey through the Forgotten Depths you'll meet a mysterious creature guarding the elevator. This is Orenai the Watcher, a new NPC, and although reluctant to share information he will help you on your journey.

New weapons unlocks

Working your way through these areas you'll find a selection of brand new, unlockable weapons that provide significant buffs and debuffs. For example, 'The Executioner' will greatly increase your damage output but it will come at the cost of reduced movement and defense. Choose wisely and unlock all four of them.

Empire's Wrath

Finally, there's a new shard which provides even more options to your already strong arsenal to take on the various bosses. We won't spoil what you need to do to obtain this but we can guarantee it's something you'll want if you intend to succeed.

The positive reaction and support from the community to Eldest Souls, our first game, has been overwhelming. As a small team of friends who dropped out of university to pursue their dream this has meant a lot to us. All this new content is our way of saying a big "thank you" to everyone who has played it. We hope all new and old Eldest Souls fans will enjoy it!

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