Top 10 Games of the PlayStation 5 Launch Lineup

Published 11/02/2020, 1:41 PM EST

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Just a few days left till the launch of Sony’s PlayStation 5. A lot of gamers are already sure of which console they want to purchase. However, there are still many who are on the fence. Moreover, those who are waiting to purchase the console as it launches might also need to decide what games to pre-order.

The PlayStation 5 has a massive collection of games. Amazing new titles including exclusives and timed-exclusive will accompany the console at launch. Additionally, almost 99% of the games from PS4 will also be available on the PS5 through backwards compatibility.

To ensure fans don’t miss out on the best titles on the console, here is a list of top 10 games to play in the initial few months. All of these games can be purchased from the PlayStation Store.

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PlayStation 5 top 10 games are full of action, adventure, horror, RPG and many more

Exclusive/Timed-exclusive titles

  • Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Possibly the most awaited game coming on PS5 is the latest Spider-Man title. After the success of Marvel’s Spider-Man on the PS4, Sony has decided to launch another PlayStation exclusive game inspired by the masked hero. However, instead of going with the mainstream Peter Parker, they decided to go with teenager Miles Morales. The game will feature well-scripted action sequences as well as amazing Spider-Man suits alongside many other interesting features.

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  • Demon’s Souls Remake: FromSoftware has delighted fans of the 2009 PS3 title Demon’s Souls with a remake for the next-gen console. The action-adventure game will be available right from day 1 with updated graphics, mechanics, and an enhanced adventure. Moreover, the remake will also have new weapons, armors, and rings to make it different and interesting.
  • Godfall: The timed-exclusive for PS5 is all about a war between two mythical warriors trying to protect/destroy their realm. The action game is filled with mystical weapons and armors. All of these are used to create state-of-the-art fighting sequences throughout the game. The PS5’s powerful specs will ensure fans get an enhanced audio-visual as well and tactile experience, especially with the new DualSense controller.
  • Sackboy: A Big Adventure: Another addition to the popular Sackboy series, the latest title features a 3D platform as opposed to the 2.5D in the previous game. A diabolical storyline and a lovely hero make for a perfect relaxation game amidst all the bloodshed and action in other launch titles.

Other top PlayStation 5 launch titles

  • Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition: Devil May Cry 5 is coming up with a special edition for the next-gen consoles. The game will deliver an upgraded experience as compared to its predecessor. It will take advantage of all the performance features of the PS5, including ray tracing, high resolutions, and higher frame rates.
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: The list would be incomplete without the latest CoD title. Cold War is the most awaited FPS game on the PS5. An intense campaign storyline bundled with next-gen features will surely make players euphoric. Additionally, the DualSense’s haptics and adaptive triggers will deliver a realistic experience. Players might just as well imagine themselves on the battlefield, firing actual weapons.
  • NBA2K21: Developed by EA, 2K21 has already tapped into the fan base of the series, alongside fans of sports games. Combine this with the PS5’s ability, and fans can actually feel the ball hitting the floorboard as they dribble.
  • Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate: The popular fight simulator is back with an ultimate edition. The game features none other than Sylvester Stallone as Rambo, and that should be reason enough for players to get their hands on it as soon as possible.

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  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The cult game from Ubisoft made the cut due to the franchise’s intense popularity. The latest edition in the AC franchise is going to run much better on the next-gen console. The fight between Templars and Assassins just reached a whole new generation.
  • Watch Dogs Legion: Ubisoft dominates the list with another top 10 entry. For the nerds, tech freaks, or just fans of Ubisoft, Watch Dogs Legion is the perfect game to kick off their next-gen gaming journey on the PS5. Players can play as anyone in the city and get to live uniquely different lives.

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All these games will utilize the full capabilities of the next-gen PS5’s hardware power to deliver higher frames and better resolutions. Moreover, they also have the capability to use the enhanced haptics and adaptive triggers of the new DualSense controller. Therefore, these titles are perfect for an immersive experience on the PS5.

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Shwetang Parthsarthy is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. His love for arguments and games has led him down two paths: being a law student and writing about the world of gaming since 2017. What started as a teenage hobby in the relatively small mobile gaming world with FPS games like Critical Ops and Call of Duty: Mobile, has grown into a professional pursuit with EssentiallySports.
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