PS5: 5 Launch Exclusives We Could See On Sony's Follow Up To The PS4

Sony has finally confirmed that a follow-up to the PlayStation 4 is finally on it's way although they have not specified a window for its launch. Sony have also stated that the architecture of the PS4's successor will be similar to the architecture of the PS4 which seems to be a hint at backwards compatibility.

Although it will not be massively revolutionary when compared to the PS4, we can expect a system with a big hardware update and a long line of exclusives. After all, what more do we really want from a console other than maybe streaming, for a certain section of PlayStation fans.

What exclusives can we expect from Sony at the start of the 9th generation? Let's take a look at some of the titles we can expect from Sony:

#5 A new Uncharted game

Will we see another Uncharted game featuring Nathan Drake?

Although it had been previously rumoured that Naughty Dog weren't interested in making a follow-up to Uncharted 4, we could still be getting a new Uncharted game - be it Uncharted 5 or a side-story like Uncharted Lost Legacy.

Sony formed a new studio earlier this year which will be working alongside Visual Arts Service Group (VASG) - a studio that has contributed to the Uncharted series, God of War etc.

The job listing also states that “This high visibility project is being developed in collaboration with a major Sony development studio" and also stated requirements for applicants being “previous experience shipping a 3rd person action game” and “5+ years of systems design experience in either single or multiplayer 3D action games.” This seems to scream Uncharted so we will have to keep our fingers cross on this one, Uncharted fans.

#4 Persona 6

Persona 5 is undoubtedly one of the best JRPG's of this generation. With a 93% rating on Metacritic, Altus gave us one of the best PS4 exclusives of this generation.

Altus confirmed earlier this year in May that Persona 6 is going to happen so the big question is - will Persona 6 be ready in time for the launch of the PS5?

3: Horizon Zero Dawn sequel

Guerrilla Games have hired a number of staff this year and it's clear that they are working on at least one new title. One of these titles is almost definitely their follow up to 2017's critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn which sold 7.8 million copies in its first year.

Although the only concrete piece of information we have are job listings by Guerrilla Games, it is pretty likely that GG's follow-up to HZD will be ready around the launch of the 9th generation.

#2 God of War 2

Sony Santa Monica released one of the most acclaimed games of the year and an early GOTY contender with their reimagining of God of War earlier this year. The only question about the sequel is when, not if, it will release.

It will be interesting to see where Sony Santa Monica go next with God of War. I just hope Sony expand on everything they nailed with this year's game with bigger boss battles and larger areas to explore.

#1 Insomniac's follow-up to Spiderman PS4

Spiderman 2 will probably be ready by the time the PS5 launches

Marvel's Spiderman is one of my favourite games of this generation and I personally can't wait for Insomniac's follow-up. Insomniac left a number of hints for the sequel and the possible storyline but we won't be discussing any spoilers here.

"The City That Doesn't Sleep" DLC for Spiderman is coming out later this month with its first episode featuring The Black Cat. However, Insomniac are undoubtedly already working on a sequel after smashing Playstation sales records.

Insomniac have already done the hardest part with building the open-world of New York City as well as the combat mechanics and engine. We are pretty sure the sequel will be ready by the time the PS5 launches.