LOGNET Predicts the PlayStation Showcase 2023

The PlayStation Showcase is set to premiere on May 24. This is the first major PlayStation show since 2021.  We here at LOGNET love giving our thoughts on what might appear in these highly anticipated shows. With that in mind, here are our top predictions for the PlayStation Showcase.

Daniel May, Associate Editor

Naughty Dog will Be There. Naughty Dog routinely puts out some of PlayStation’s highest-quality products. Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us Part II earned high critical praise in 2016 and 2020 respectively, and both got live-action adaptations (film for Uncharted and HBO’s show earlier this year). Now that it’s been three years since their last release, it’s time to return.

We’re going to get one of two things: The Last of Us multiplayer or something entirely new. Part II was originally planned with multiplayer in mind, but that has yet to be. Multiplayer could have been axed entirely, but I’m not confident that Naughty Dog would do that (yet). However, Uncharted and The Last of Us, both arguably ended with definitive resolutions, so why not let them sit in our memories (for now)?

A new IP would also be great for the PS5 because much of its catalog has been dominated by sequels and remakes. Some of the PS5’s biggest launches include God of War: Ragnarok, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Yes, that strategy has been working out for Sony so far, and they did also release Returnal and Kena: Bridge of Spirits, but neither were system-selling releases. New ideas, especially from one of Sony’s premier studios, show a healthy creative environment.

PlayStation Showcase Predictions – Eugene Schaffmeir, Senior Writer

Spider-Man 2

After a few minutes of gameplay, it’s easy to tell Insomniac has gone with a black suit narrative when it comes to Peter Parker. The symbiote alien has adapted to him and he’s struggling with Miles. The two are fighting, the stakes are high and it seems like Miles is in trouble. The camera pans out to show a blue and yellow Wolverine hand. A distinctive SHINK can be heard as a metal claw shoots out. Cut to black the trailer ends, leaving us just seeing the one Wolverine hand, he’s in Spider-Man 2. The date October 20th is shown.

Firewall Ultra

The highly anticipated sequel to Firewall Zero Hour will release no less than a few weeks after the show. I believe there’s a chance Sony could shadow drop the game as well. With the extra time given to the team, it looks significantly better than the previous game.

Sony Pulls No Punches

Sony Studios as of 2021.

It’s the Year of Dreams Part II. Sony will empty the bag, Bend, Santa Monica, Naughty Dog, Suckerpunch, and Bungie all show. Of the five new games, three will be new IPs. This will include a 2024 Ghost of Tsushima, and a yet-to-be-dated The Last of Us game that looks like The Division.

Dan Amoroso, Assistant Editor & GAMERANT

It’s difficult not to see Spider-Man 2 headlining the showcase. After a period of relative silence, the stage is set for Insomniac to blow us away with whatever they’ve been cooking up for our web-slinging duo, and I really believe that’s exactly what will happen.

Concrete rumours around a highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid 3 remake are difficult to ignore, and Sony will very likely unveil this during the showcase, perhaps right at the end (or even the start?).

With PSVR2 games confirmed to feature too, expect at least one more high-profile announcement on the same level as the Horizon Call of the Mountain project.

Others with a high potential to appear are Wolverine, which feels like its due at least a teaser trailer now, and Tekken 8 which is set for a release date (following Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat‘s lead)

Chris Jones, the Michael Jordan of LOGNET & Senior Writer

Suikoden Classics to Make an Appearance

At the PlayStation Showcase, my prediction is Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars will be shown in some capacity. Since the release of the first Suikoden game, the franchise has mostly been a by-product known for the Sony platform mainly. Obviously with a couple of exceptions throughout the years. Even though the HD remasters are releasing on multiple platforms, this time I believe it will be PlayStation to show them off and try to keep the JRPG fans focused on their platform.

PlayStation Showcase Predictions – Mahmood Ghaffar, Editor-in-Chief

PSVR 2 gets a price cut

Let’s not beat around the bush, but the PSVR2 did not exactly set the world ablaze. It’s likely the high-end VR set will get a price cut to help entice sales. If that doesn’t transpire I expect a PSVR2 bundle with a bunch of games for the same or similar price of its current price. Whatever the decision, I fully expect Sony to double down on the PSVR2 front.

Helldivers 2 Announced

Helldivers 2 get announced and will likely release by the end of 2023. The game will be a part of the new string of Sony’s foray into live service games. The top-down shooter will be available on both PlayStation 5 and PC. In addition, it could likely have a modest price point like its predecessor.

Ghost of Tsushima PC Release Date

Despite Sony stating that the showcase will feature PS5 and PSVR 2 content (no mention of PS4 surprisingly) however, I expect Ghost of Tsushima will get a PC release. The well-received samurai epic was released back in 2019 and it should hit PC this year. It follows the PlayStation timeline of releasing its exclusive titles a couple of years after its console debut. But seeing more people enjoy the phenomenal Ghost of Tsushima would be great.

The showcase will last roughly an hour. The live broadcast will be streamed on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Be sure to tune in to the Iron Lord’s Podcast live reaction to the PlayStation Showcase. And if you want to see some wild predictions for the PlayStation Showcase be sure to check it out here.