The PlayStation 5 offers far more than just its native library, as thanks to backward compatibility and a plethora of remasters, some of the greatest trilogies in gaming history can be played on Sony's latest console. Whether players are in the mood for action RPGs, sci-fi adventures, or mascot platformers, the PS5 has iconic trilogies that can be played from beginning to end.
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This list highlights complete trilogies that are playable on PS5, regardless of whether they were originally released on earlier consoles or remastered for modern hardware. So, for those seeking a journey across three games that offer either an overarching story, evolving gameplay, or both, then these trilogies are the perfect place to start.
This list will consider all games that are playable on a PlayStation 5, as opposed to specifically native PS5 games.
Dark Souls Trilogy
Among the Most Influential Action RPG Trilogies of All Time
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The Dark Souls trilogy is one of the most influential sets of games in modern times. Although Demons' Souls was the first game to adopt the style known today as Soulslike, it was the original Dark Souls that took the gaming industry by storm with its captivating boss fights, ingenious design, and brutal but fair difficulty.
Dark Souls 2 is regarded as a significant step down from its predecessor, but the third game ended the trilogy in style and cemented the trilogy as one of the finest in gaming history.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
A Gripping Story Spanning All Three Games
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BioWare's Mass Effect trilogy began life under Microsoft Game Studios, with the original game being released exclusively for the Xbox 360, a console renowned for its RPG offerings. However, the game and its sequels would soon be available on the blue brand as well, and the franchise is now under Electronic Arts' ownership.
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BioWare and EA teamed up years later to release Mass Effect Legendary Edition, a remastered collection of the trilogy available in one package on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy
A Catalyst in the Remake/Remaster Boom
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The Crash Bandicoot franchise began life in September 1996 on the original PlayStation. The mascot platformer was pushed as a competitor to Mario and Sonic, and the trilogy of PS1 platforming games didn't disappoint.
After a hiatus, the platforming hero made a big comeback in 2017 with Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, a remastered collection of the PS1 trilogy. The game was a huge commercial success, influencing the sharp rise of remakes and remasters in recent years.
Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Action-Adventure Royalty
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Like the aforementioned Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft is, as the name suggests, a remaster of the first three Tomb Raider games. The collection isn't the only Tomb Raider trilogy playable on PS5, with the Survivor trilogy and Tomb Raider 4–6 Remastered also available on the blue brand.
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BioShock: The Collection
One of the Most Immersive Sets of Games in History
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2K's BioShock trilogy gripped audiences from the moment it took them down to raputre, one of the most iconic moments of the seventh generation of home consoles. Similar to the previously mentioned Mass Effect, PlayStation owners couldn't get their hands on BioShock when it was first released in 2007, but it was well worth the wait when it was released on PlayStation 3 the following year.
The trilogy took an interesting turn with its third entry, BioShock Infinite, which ditched the grimy, claustrophobic corridors of the underwater city-state Rapture for the gorgeous, airborne city of Columbia, boasting gorgeous open spaces and blue skies. The trilogy is best played via BioShock: The Collection, which offers the full set of games and their DLCs.
Batman: Arkham Collection
The Gold Standard for Superhero Video Games
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Rockstar Studios' Arkham games managed to capture lightning in a bottle with a combat system that would go on to change superhero video games forever. That wasn't all, though, as Batman: Arkham Asylum also offers a borderline-horror experience with Batman being trapped among some of his most dangerous foes. The sequel, Batman: Arkham City, took players out of the asylum and into a small but intricately designed open-world that was a joy to explore and complete every mission and side quest in.
Batman: Arkham Knight changed things up once again by letting players hop in the Batmobile, ensuring that all three games offer a unique experience. The set of games can be played on PS5 for a package price, thanks to Batman: Arkham Collection.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Three of the Best Collectathon Games Ever Made in One Place
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Spyro Reignited Trilogy is another set of remasters of games originally released during the fifth generation of home consoles. The trilogy is fondly remembered as one of the best mascot platforming collectathon experiences, thanks to the unique gameplay that the purple dragon Spyro offers, superb level design, and memorable enemies.
Following the success of Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, Spyro Reignited Trilogy was released shortly after and was a similar triumph. Unfortunately, though, while Crash fans were treated to Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time in 2020, Spyro fans are still waiting for a new entry in the beloved franchise. Still, the Reignited Trilogy is a great package that any fan of platformers should check out.
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