{
  "id": 220984,
  "title": "Top 17 PlayStation 5 games released so far in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/top-17-playstation-5-games-released-so-far-in-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T12:11:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/08/06/top-playstation-5-2026-games-ranked/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the sixth year of the PlayStation 5 cycle, Sony has decided to take a different approach despite rising costs and demand for the system. The standard PS5 is now priced at $649.99, up from $549.99, while the PS5 Pro has increased to $900 from $800. With no confirmed timeline for a next-gen successor, the PS5 continues to thrive in the market. Here are some of the top-rated games released for the console so far:\n\n1. Mina the Hollower - This game, which combines pixel art visuals with fast-paced combat and a gothic horror atmosphere, has a Metacritic score of 90. The Guardian praised it for blending old-school design principles with modern controls and fluid animation.\n\n2. Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations - This expansion for the Doom series introduces new weapons, enemies, and locations while retaining aggressive combat. With a Metacritic score of 89, Saudi Gamer called it a fitting swansong for the series.\n\n3. Resident Evil Requiem - This entry in the Resident Evil series blends atmospheric exploration with action-orientated encounters. With a Metacritic score of 89, Gamer Escape described it as a potential Game of the Year contender.\n\n4. Denshattack! - This indie game combines lightning-fast movement with stylish combat and encourages players to chain attacks together. With an 88 Metacritic score, Hey Poor Player called it a must-play for those who value gameplay above all else.\n\n5. 007: First Light - Developed by IO Interactive, this game follows a younger James Bond as he earns his place within MI6. With a Metacritic score of 88, the Washington Post hailed it as the best Bond game ever made and the best Bond story since 2006.\n\n6. Saros - Housemarque's roguelite science-fiction adventure on the planet Carcosa has a Metacritic score of 87. ID praised it for preserving the best elements of Returnal while improving on its weaker points.",
  "summary": "PlayStation 5 is now in its sixth year, a point in the console cycle when hardware is typically approaching transition. But Sony has indicated it plans to take a different trajectory. The company announced a global price increase for the system amid continued demand and rising manufacturing costs. From April, the standard PS5 has been on sale for $649.99, up from $549.99. The PS5 Pro has also…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mina the Hollower combines pixel art with fast-paced combat, scoring 90 on Metacritic",
    "Doom: The Dark Ages expands Doom series with new weapons and enemies, scoring 89 on Metacritic"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}