Crash-land on a shape-shifting alien world and fight tooth and nail for survival as Selene navigates an ancient, unforgiving civilization. Designed for intense replayability, each defeat restarts the cycle with evolving environments, dynamic equipment combinations, and relentless roguelike combat.
Experience fast-paced bullet-hell encounters enhanced by stunning visual effects and deep narrative mystery across a decaying landscape. Harness the power of the PlayStation 5 with near-instant SSD loading speeds, adaptive trigger weapon controls, haptic feedback, and immersive 3D audio.
Key Features
Brand
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform
PlayStation 5
Genre
Action, Shooter
Developer
Housemarque
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release Date
30/04/2021
Language
English
Number of Players
1 Player
Highlights
Fast loading: Jump through portals between worlds with the PS5 system’s ultra-high-speed SSD. Get back into the action with near-instant load speeds.
Adaptive triggers: Switch instinctively between firing modes by using a single adaptive trigger – go straight from aiming down sights to a gun’s alternative fire.
Haptic feedback: Sense in-game actions big and small – while exploring fragments of Selene’s memories, or when firing visceral alien weapons.
Tempest 3D AudioTech on compatible headphones: Hear the action from every direction in 3D Audio – bullets flying past, enemies circling overhead, or unseen foes creeping up behind.
Compatibility
PlayStation 5 console. DualSense Wireless Controller and 3D Audio compatible headphones recommended for full feature support.
Frequently asked questions
What genre of game is Returnal?
Returnal is a third-person roguelike action shooter featuring procedural environments and bullet-hell combat.
How does Returnal utilize the PS5 DualSense controller?
It uses adaptive triggers to switch between primary and alternative firing modes, alongside haptic feedback that lets you physically feel in-game actions.
Does Returnal support multiplayer gameplay?
Returnal is designed as a 1-player single-player experience.
How does death work in Returnal?
Every time you are defeated, the cycle restarts on the procedural alien planet, changing the world layout and the available items at your disposal.
