Returnal

Returnal is a PlayStation-exclusive title that blends together action, Sci-Fi, and roguelike elements. The end result is a fast-paced shooter and melee affair that has players living in an endless loop as they attempt to escape a hostile alien planet.

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Third-Person Shooter
Released
April 30, 2021
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Housemarque
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Break the cycle of chaos on an always-changing alien planet. After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she’s defeated – forced to restart her journey every time she dies.

Through relentless roguelike gameplay, you’ll discover that just as the planet changes with every cycle, so do the items at your disposal. Every loop offers new combinations, forcing you to push your boundaries and approach combat with a different strategy each time.

Brought to life by stunning visual effects, the dark beauty of the decaying world around you is packed with explosive surprises. From high stakes, bullet hell-fueled combat, to visceral twists and turns through stark and contrasting environments. You’ll explore, discover and fight your way through an unforgiving journey, where mystery stalks your every move.

Designed for extreme replayability, the procedural world of Returnal invites you to dust yourself off in the face of defeat and take on new, evolving challenges with every rebirth.

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Returnal Confirms Plans for May 8 Update

Alongside confirmation of an arrival date for Returnal’s next update, developer Housemarque gives fans insight into what the patch is fixing.

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Returnal - How to Break Yellow Xenotech Barriers

Returnal players can use the Atropian Blade to break red Xenotech Barriers, but there are also yellow variants that seem indestructible.

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Returnal: Datacube Guide

Coming across a Datacube in Returnal can cause some confusion, but they are actually incredibly useful items with permanent ramifications.

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Returnal - How to Get Underwater Items

Returnal players may come across pools of water with items in them early on, but these can't be accessed without a Xenotech Device.

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Housemarque Releases Update to Fix Returnal Save Game Issues

Following the release of Returnal’s disastrous 1.3.3 update, Housemarque drops patch 1.3.4 in order to fix the game’s recent save issues.

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Returnal Dev Warns Against Downloading Latest Patch

Developer Housemarque reverts its most recent update and tells gamers to uninstall Returnal if they downloaded the latest game-breaking patch.

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Returnal - How to Walk on Red Floors

Returnal players will encounter red floors that cause damage blockingn their way to valuable items, but these can be bypassed with the right tools.

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Returnal - How Many Biomes

As Returnal players struggle to get through the Overgrown Ruins, they may find themselves wondering how many biomes are in store.

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Returnal: How to Get True Ending

Returnal fakes players out with its endings a few times, but there is actually a true ending that players can reach with dedication and grit.