PS5 exclusives: Every game released and confirmed so far

This list brings together all of the PS5 exclusives that have launched and are coming to Sony's console in the future.

Sony's library has gotten some fantastic additions in recent years, and there's still yet more to come, with some upcoming PS5 games confirmed to be console exclusives, including one of the most anticipated upcoming Marvel games starring Wolverine, which excitingly got a release date back in February.

From arrivals that dropped near the console's launch to some of the latest new games, this roundup compiles all of the PS5 exclusives. If you have the upgraded PS5 Pro, many of these games have also gotten the PS5 Pro-enhanced games treatment, too. With some of the best PS5 games here, read on below to find all of the PS5 exclusives that have released so far, along with all of the upcoming console exclusive releases on the horizon.

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Astro Bot

Our favorite little PlayStation robot is back with a brand new adventure simply called Astro Bot. It's a gorgeous action platformer set across over 50 planets, and it turns your DualSense into an in-game Dual Speeder to help him search for his lost pals. The adventure is packed with creative levels, inventive puzzles, Easter eggs, and memorable boss fights to boot. Coming out to a chorus of glowing praise, the return of the little bot is one unmissable PS5 exclusive - for more on why, be sure to check out our Astro Bot review.

Astro's Playroom

Astro's Playroom may seem like a mere tech demo to showcase PS5 features, from ray tracing to the adaptive triggers of the DualSense PS5 controller, but that assumption couldn't be farther from reality. This pocket-sized adventure (around 3 hours in length, with potentially more for the platinum) is an endearing tribute to the PlayStation franchise, featuring callbacks to previous consoles and games.

But it also manages to provide a platforming experience that is charming as it is polished, and the fact that it comes pre-loaded with the console means that you can, and should, start playing right away while you finish setting everything up. You can read our Astro's Playroom review for more details!

Code Violet

Code Violet kicked off 2026 in terms of PS5 exclusives. You play as Violet Sinclair, who must uncover the truth behind Aion Bioengineering Complex while also avoiding getting killed by a ton of dangerous creatures. It's a third-person action horror title that looks pretty out there with dinosaurs and dramatic moments populating its trailers.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Death Stranding 2 reunites us with Sam played by Norman Reedus as he sets out to save humanity from extinction. Set against the open-world backdrop of Australia this time around, the adventure explores human connection, brings back the unique social aspect of building and sharing with other players in a more approachable, combat-focused experience that looks and runs beautifully on the PS5 and PS5 Pro with very fast loading times. Check out our Death Stranding 2 review for more.

Demon's Souls

All stories start somewhere. FromSoftware's legacy began 11 years ago with Demon's Souls, one of the most intriguing and challenging titles of the PS3 era. Now, under Bluepoint’s vision (the studio that brought back Shadow of the Colossus), the beginning of the 'soulsborne' genre gets the remake treatment on PS5. This is the same experience we remember, but it's almost indistinguishable over a decade later. With only a few touches here and there in terms of gameplay, Demon's Souls' biggest change comes from the way it looks and plays on this new console generation - it's a remarkable PS5 launch game that you shouldn't miss.

Destruction AllStars

Destruction AllStars introduces itself as a new IP of multiplayer competitive racing. Don't picture it as regular races, however - this is akin to the battle arenas of the Twisted Metal series or the collisions that you would see in a Burnout game, packed with a cast of 16 distinct characters. Perhaps its biggest twist comes when your car is destroyed: you will automatically enter a third-person view of your racer and move them around the map as if it were a different game. Its player base isn't as active as it was at launch, but if you can find a match in a timely matter, it can be a fun way to spend a couple of hours with your PS5.

Forspoken

Forspoken tells the tale of a young woman named Frey from New York City, who celebrates her 21st birthday by being transported to the world of Athia. A sentient cuff becomes your companion, a world of fantasy and mystery your playground, and magic your plaything. This game is at its best when you're exploring its world and pinging off magic spells, as the story and writing aren't always the game's strongest elements.

Ghost of Yotei

At long last, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima is finally here and has blown both critics and fans away. Much like its predecessor, Ghost of Yotei looks like a thrilling samurai action game that will take players on a journey, combining a razor-sharp combat experience with a sprawling narrative for the ultimate warrior fantasy. All packaged up in staggering graphical fidelity, Ghost of Yotei is a masterpiece, and no one can deny that this new PS5 exclusive is one of the console's best yet. And if you want to learn more about this 2025 hit, you can head on over to our Ghost of Yotei review as well.

Horizon Zero Dawn remastered

Sony's beautiful remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn came out during Halloween 2024, making it the perfect choice for anyone who prefers third-person action to survival horror.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered presents Aloy's first adventure in stunning high fidelity, as well as "over 10 hours of re-recorded conversation, mocap, and countless graphical improvements" to bring it in line with Horizon Forbidden West, according to a PlayStation blog post. Sure, it had to compete alongside Dragon Age: The Veilguard when it was released, but with its low price tag and fresh coat of paint, it's well worth the money.

Infinity Nikki

The 5th game in the Nikki Up2U franchise has been confirmed as a PS5 exclusive and launched on December 5, 2024. This open-world dress-up adventure game, where you must craft and find outfits with special powers, may not be everyone's cup of tea. But with over 20 million pre-registrations recorded, you can't deny it's popularity. In fact, from our short time playing the game, we absolutely loved it. The visuals are stunning and the world completely captivated us (not surprising given the fact that the game is headed by former Breath of the Wild dev Kentaro Tominaga).

Lost Soul Aside

Landing in August 2025, Lost Soul Aside brought its dangerous dimension exclusively to PS5. In the action-adventure, you take on the role of Kaser, who sets out to save his sister after her soul is taken by invading beings known as the Voidrax. With a giant sword in hand, Lost Soul Aside is like a blend of Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry, which we explore in more depth in our Lost Soul Aside review.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered

A beautifully remastered version of one of 2018's best superhero games, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered takes an already great game and makes it better. Thanks to 4K resolution, ray tracing support, and a buttery smooth 60 FPS (in performance mode), swinging around New York City as Spider-Man and beating up goons is more satisfying than ever.

The framerate boost is especially appreciated during fast-paced, high-intensity scenes, which, let's face it, make up about 90% of the game. Even if you've played the original game on PS4 already, be sure to pick up the remaster (it's free if you own the game on PS4) and give it another go. Seriously, we gave it a near-perfect score in our Spider-Man Remastered review for a reason, folks!

Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Announced during the September PlayStation showcase in 2021, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 saw the two Spider-Men - Peter Parker and Miles Morales - team up. The game was released in 2023 and is fantastic. In fact, we gave it five stars in our Spider-Man 2 review. The game is fun, the story is fast-paced, and all the wall-crawling and web-swinging mechanics are a dream. It's a must-play for sure.

Silent Hill 2 Remake 

The Silent Hill 2 Remake was officially revealed during a Konami Silent Hill showcase in October 2022. The announcement also confirmed that the much-hoped-for remake of the classic survival horror would be a timed PS5 exclusive, and when it did release, it blew us all away.

Some of the veteran developers who worked on the original returned to work on the remake, including music from Akira Yamaoka and creature designs from concept artist Masahiro Ito, along with Layers of Fear and The Medium developer Bloober Team behind the remake. In our Silent Hill 2 Remake review, we praised the game, calling it a "rewarding horror game up there with the Resident Evil remakes for reinventing a classic." Trust us; this is worth your time and attention.

Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea is the new game from Giant Squid Studios, and you'll probably guess by the art style that it's from developers who brought us Journey, Abzu, and The Pathless. It's stunning to look at and sees you sand surfing on a quest to find a lost ocean. Ruins become your skateparks as you jump aboard your hoversword as Wraith, who's trying to restore life to this sand-covered world.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Insomniac Games' Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is as triumphant a return as they come for the titular duo: a visual showcase for the PS5, a well-written story right up there with the best Pixar movies, and simply a blast of a platformer from front to back. If you want something to show off what your PS5 can do, you can't beat Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and it comes with the bonus of being an incredibly polished, well-made platformer/shooter, even without considering its technical accomplishments. Read our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review for more insights.

Returnal

As stunningly beautiful as it is blisteringly challenging, Housemarque's 2021 roguelike Returnal will test your patience at the same time as it challenges your expectations about what's possible in the new generation. It makes full use of Sony's new hardware to deliver a visual spectacle, buttery smooth performance, and a new level of immersion thanks to its creative utilization of the DualSense's adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.

Returnal is another fantastic choice to wow your friends and family with as you show off your PS5, but don't make them too jealous, as you'll likely need their support after you die for the thousandth time. If you want more spooky details, read our Returnal review.

Stellar Blade

Coming from Korean developer Shift Up, Stellar Blade allows you to "explore the mysteries of Earth's downfall." It's a third-person action game where you wield katanas as you flip about pulling off various acrobatics. As we mentioned in our Stellar Blade review, it's an impressive visual treat that may have some clunkiness, but it's still a decent action RPG and PS5 exclusive.

Towers of Aghasba

Stunning open-world Zelda-like adventure Towers of Aghasba entered Early Access in 2024. In this beautiful indie game, players take on the role of a junior architect in the displaced Shimu tribe, newly returned to their ancestral homeland some 50 years after the invasion that pushed them out. Turning an arid, broken landscape into a thriving community looks and sounds like a beautiful experience already, and we can't wait to see more of the Towers of Aghasba.

The Midnight Walk

The Midnight Walk from the ex-Lost in Random creators brings to life a stunningly creepy fantasy world by sculpting everything by hand in clay and then 3D scanning it all and making us of stop motion. It all comes together to turns its nightmarish setting into a veritable treasure trove of spooks, puzzles, and adventure galore. It only gets more intense if you happen to be a lucky PSVR2 owner as well.

The Last of Us Part 1

Naughty Dog's masterpiece, originally released on the PS3, has now made its way to the PS5 in the form of The Last of Us Part 1. This remake has been rebuilt from the ground up for the PS5, with upgraded visuals, DualSense features, modernized gameplay and mechanics, and accessibility options. It's the same game but brought into the PS5 generation in so many ways. If you want to read more about this PS5 version, check out our The Last of Us Part 1 review.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered

It might feel a smidgen too soon for a remaster of The Last of Us Part 2, which only debuted in 2020, but here we are. This PS5 exclusive version will include graphical enhancements, full DualSense integration and more, plus an all new gameplay mode that's a roguelike survival experience. It's a great version of the game. However, if you want to know more about the original, here is our The Last of Us 2 review.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

A PS5 exclusive collection of two excellent Uncharted games gets you Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Both titles originally released on PS4, but the PS5 edition comes with deliciously improved visuals and frame rates. They're the closing arcs of the Uncharted narrative so far, and are both excellent adventures that link in together seamlessly.

Upcoming PS5 exclusives

Saros

Release date: April 30, 2026

Saros is the next game from Returnal studio, Housemarque. As an action game that promises to be the "ultimate evolution of Housemarque's gameplay-first experience", we got our very first look at the new PS5 exclusive during the February 2025 State of Play. Set to follow the story of a lost off-world colony, we'll take on the role Arjun Devraj, who's what's known as a Soltari Enforcer.

Phantom Blade 0

Release date: September 9, 2026

Phantom Blade 0 is essentially the spiritual rebirth of a game called Rainblood. It's not a game that many in the West will have that much familiarity with, but it definitely looks epic. It's calling itself 'kungfupunk', and you play as an elite assassin serving an organization simply known as The Order. You're technically dead, but The Order has found a cure that happens to last for just 66 days.

Marvel's Wolverine

Release date: September 15, 2026

Like Spider-Man 2, Marvel's Wolervine was revealed during that epic 2021 September PlayStation showcase. In development at Insomniac Games right now, a September release date was officially announced in 2026. It's set to explore an original story across various locations around the world, with action-packed set pieces in what promises to be a "much darker and more brutal" experience than Insomniac's previous adventures.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Release date: TBC

Developer Naughty Dog is bringing us a brand new IP with the upcoming sci-fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. While we don't know much about this one, we do know that we'll be playing as the bounty hunter Jordan, who has to venture to a mysterious and dangerous planet called Sempiria. From the trailer that we've seen so far, the game looks fantastic. It's already one of our most anticipated PS5 exclusives in the pipeline right now.

Knights of the Old Republic Remake  

Release date: TBC

The Knights of the Old Republic Remake was first announced during a PlayStation showcase back in 2021 and was confirmed to be a PS5 launch exclusive. The remake is being helmed by Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games and is set to be a new version of the beloved RPG that was first released back in 2003 and was originally developed by BioWare. Honestly, it's one of the most exciting upcoming Star Wars games, but we don't have good news when it comes to its release date - it's been quite some time since we've had a big update on the game after a report from Bloomberg claimed the remake has been delayed indefinitely.

Fairgame$

Release date: TBC

Fairgames - or Fairgames$ as it's officially known - is the brand new project from equally brand new studio Haven, which is headed up by Jade Raymond. It's a PvP heist game where you're playing to rob the super-rich. You'll be trespassing across all sorts of locations, trying to hack vaults, steal secrets, and more.

PS4/PS5 exclusives

PS4 and PS5 cross-gen exclusives

There are some titles that are PS5 exclusives, but also happened to simultaneously debut on the PS4 too. We'll list those games below:

Goodbye Volcano High

Goodbye Volcano High is a narrative game from developer KO_OP that puts you in the role of Fang as they try to get through their final year in high school. We got another look at the game and its beautiful 2D animations during the February 2023 State of Play, before it arrived on PS5 back in August 2023. The trailer also gave us a glimpse of some of the interactions and minigames we get to encounter as we get to know the cast of characters.

Ultros

As you can probably tell by the screenshot, Ultros is a metroidvania that is somewhat psychedelic in nature, with color palettes and patterns pulled straight from the 70s. Turns out you've crashed your spaceship into a cosmic uterus that's holding a demonic being known as UItros. Suddenly you're trapped in an eternal loop of a black hole and must figure out how to break the cycle by exploring the Sacophagus and meeting its inhabitants.

Foamstars

Essentially Square Enix's take on Splatoon, Foamstars is a 4v4 shooter where you shoot foam instead of ink. It's bright, it's colorful, and pretty darn cute, but interestingly it's got some unique mechanics too. The foam itself can alter the terrain so you can build up your own battlements or just sud surf to get across the map.

God of War: Ragnarok

God of War: Ragnarok is that kind of sequel that any tidbit of news is poured over with fervor. Following on the narrative from the 2018 God of War reboot, we'll be back with Kratos and Atreus ahead of the world-shattering Ragnarok event, as they search for answers - and allies. Various Norse Gods and monsters will try to stand in their way as they travel the Nine Realms.

Horizon Forbidden West 

Aloy's second adventure arrived in March 2022, taking her to lands anew. As the title suggests, Horizon Forbidden West sees Aloy heading west into locales like Las Vegas and San Francisco in search of the source of a blight that's killing the Earth. What she finds are new tribes, fresh threats, but also friends old and new. It's a brilliant tale in one of the most impressive and full open worlds to date.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Sackboy: A Big Adventure launched as a launch title for PS5, but also dropped simultaneously on PS4. However, it's definitely best experienced on the newer console as the game really looks fantastic and utilizes the haptic feedback in the Dualsense to great effect.

It's Sackboy's first foray away from the LittleBigPlanet name too, so don't expect the creative elements of that original series here. This is a stunning story-driven title, with support for co-op too. It's inventive, playful, and utterly adorable, so well worth a play. If you want more details on this gem, you can read our Sackboy: A Big Adventure review.

Gran Turismo 7

PlayStation's premium racing sim is back with Gran Turismo 7. Although it's had a ropey launch with online and maintenance issues and discussions around updates, making the need for microtransactions slightly more prevalent, it's still a fantastic racer. It's a huge and utterly beautiful racing game that will no doubt earn it a position among the best PS5 games of all time eventually. But if you want to give this PS5 exclusive a chance, head to our Gran Turismo 7 review for more details.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Arriving as a PS5 launch title, and also launching on PS4, this smaller Spider-Man story follows the titular Miles Morales as a direct sequel to the last PS4 Spider-Man game. He's just got his powers, and he's figuring out how to be his own version of the friendly neighborhood superhero.

Peter Parker is his mentor, but he has his own powers - including electric venom blasts, camouflage, and other gadgets. It's set in the same world but with the focus being on Spanish Harlem, and Morales' immediate friends and family. As we point out in our Spider-Man: Miles Morales review, it might be a more compact story than the main Spider-Man entry, but this game is probably more impactful.

Director's Cuts

Some of the PS5 exclusives also include Director's Cut editions of PS4 games - essentially re-releases of the PS4 titles but with souped up graphics, and other additional features like DualSense haptics.

Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

Not only did the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut give us a brilliant graphical upgrade, but it also gave us the top-notch DLC - Iki Island - bundled in for good measure. This is a 4K 60fps experience on PS5, with support for 3D audio and DualSense haptic feedback too. It's the premium experience for Jin's story.

Death Stranding: Director's Cut

Death Stranding was the second Director's Cut to emerge and again brought this PS4 exclusive to PS5 with a new 4K 60fps sheen. It features additional story content, weapons and vehicles, a competitive ranking system, and more among the usual PS5 additions like DualSense haptics. Kojima calls it the "definitive" Death Stranding experience, and who are we to argue?

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