On December 3, 2024, the PlayStation brand turns 30 years old. So to celebrate, Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun revealing its plans to commemorate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. The Japanese company has announced a series of activities and releases that aim to attract both long-time fans and new generations of gamers.
Special demos for the 30th anniversary of PlayStation
One of the announcements for the celebration of the 30 years of PlayStation is the launch of My First Gran Turismo. This will be a free trial version of Gran Turismo 7 Designed as an entry point for players of all levels to Polyphony Digital’s motorsport simulation, this version will include a selection of iconic cars, tracks and events from the franchise. My First Gran Turismo will be available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in late 2024.
Digital soundtracks of iconic PlayStation titles
In collaboration with Sony Music, PlayStation will release monthly digital soundtracks from some of its most beloved franchises on Spotify and other on-demand music platforms, starting in October and running through January 2025.
These are the soundtracks that Sony Music will release to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation:
- God of War
- God of War II
- God of War: Ghost of Sparta
- Twisted Metal
- Starhawk
- Warhawk
- Unit 13
Shapes of Play, a line of commemorative products
“Shapes of Play” is a new collection of products designed by the team behind PlayStation consoles. This collection includes a board game, magnetic blocks and a wireless charger, all inspired by the iconic shapes of the PlayStation buttons. Unfortunately, these products will be available from December 2024 exclusively through PlayStation Direct in several European countries, including Spain.
Free multiplayer weekend and tournaments with themed prizes
In late September, PlayStation will offer a free multiplayer weekend for PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 owners, without the need for a PlayStation Plus subscription. In addition, esports tournaments will be held in games such as NBA 2K24, Tekken 8 y Guilty Gear Strivewith special prizes themed to the 30th anniversary of PlayStation.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has made it clear that these activities and releases are just a taste of what’s to come in celebration of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. Fans can expect more announcements and surprises in the coming months.
Fuente: blog oficial de PlayStation
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