It seems like only yesterday that Sony slapped an exciting new number onto the PlayStation, but we're shockingly close to the PlayStation 5's three-year anniversary. Considering how new PS5 stock still sells out in a matter of seconds, consider yourself lucky if you managed to score this red-hot, next-gen console.
It usually takes about a year for new consoles to find their footing. Developers get more acquainted with the hardware, while the audience grows to the point where games have a real chance to succeed. This generation especially faces the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already delayed several hotly anticipated games. We're looking forward to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Spider-Man 2, and whatever comes from Sony's Bungie acquisition.
But fret not, PS5 owners. Your oblong, white obelisk has plenty of spectacular games you can play right now, and not just the classic PS4 games in the PS Plus Collection. They may not all be exclusives, but with 4K visuals and lightning-fast SSD load times, our list of the best PlayStation 5 games will make you happy leapedeapt into the next generation.
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