Housemarque’s PS5 Debut Returnal Will Make the Best Out of the Console, So Devs Hope

This year has been really great for fans of cosmic RPGs. We got the new DLC for Destiny 2, and No Mans’s Sky released a major update as well. Just as we were settling in with all this, Housemarque announced some exciting news. The house that brought us Stardust, Dead Nation, Resogun, and Alienation has some great news for PS5 players.

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The RPG title from Housemarque, Returnal, will launch on the PS5 next year in March. This will mark the PlayStation 5 debut for the Resogun hit-makers.

The studio announced this exciting news on a PlayStation blog post recently.

“In Returnal you get to dive deep into the mind of Selene, an Astra space scout trapped in a hellish loop of endless resurrection while trapped on a hostile planet. The roguelike formula mixed with exploration platformer elements allow for a unique way to explore the planet and continue the battle she is fighting.

“Of course, there will be plenty of Housemarque arcade flourishes present, so prepare to be bombarded by volleys of bullet-hell projectiles along the way.”

Explore a hostile planet as Selene in Housemarque’s PS5 debut ‘Returnal’

The developers are looking forward to the enhanced gameplay this game will feature on Sony’s current-gen console.

“Not only can you look forward to getting back into the battle almost instantly with super fast loading times, but we’re using the haptic feedback of the DualSense wireless controller to give players extra awareness of gameplay. You’ll be able to feel the natural ambience of this alien planet as the controller mimics its environmental effects.”

In addition to this, it features some interesting gameplay elements. Each weapon in the game will have an alternative firing mode. With the Adaptive Triggers, players will be able to switch between aiming down sights and activating alt-fire.

Devs claim that they have taken audio immersion to new levels, and that “the soundscape will add a whole new layer of comprehending the action around you.”

Players can get the full experience with the PS5 compatible headphones.

Overall, loads of fun and deep space adventure await players in Returnal. This title will grace your consoles on the 19th of March next year.