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Returnal

Third-Person Shooter
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 89%
Released
April 30, 2021
ESRB
T for Teen: Blood, Mild Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Housemarque
Publisher(s)
Sony
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WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

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.

Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter
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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.

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Returnal: How to Get Extra Lives

Returnal players may be prepared to die multiple times, however, Selene can find items that will prevent death or reconstruct her without dying.

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Returnal: How to Farm Ether

Returnal has a wide variety of different currencies, but players will want to farm Ether since it persists even after the player dies in a cycle.

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Returnal: What Does Reclaimer Do

In Returnal, players will want to use everything available to them to survive, and while the Reclaimer is powerful, it isn't without consequences.

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Returnal Trick Gives Players Free Health and Integrity Upgrades

There is a simple trick in Returnal that will give players free health any time they are running low and upgrades to max integrity.

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Returnal: What is Repair Efficiency

Returnal is extremely difficult, and players will want to get the most out of the items they find, so understanding repair efficiency is vital.

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Returnal: What Does Reconstructor Do

Returnal is a difficult game where death can come swiftly, but players who want to hedge their bets can use a Reconstructor to do so.

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Returnal: What Does Astronaut Figurine Do (And How to Get Them)

In Returnal, players will get a mysterious Astronaut Figurine after exploring the house for the first time, but it can be attained again.

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Returnal: How to Get Grappling Hook and Climb Orange Lights

Without the grappling hook, there are many areas in Returnal that players won't be able to reach, meaning they'll have to leave behind valuable items.

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Returnal: How to Access Digital Deluxe Items

Returnal players that shelled out the extra 10 bucks for the digital deluxe edition got some nice items, but accessing them is a bit confusing.

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Is Returnal Open World?

Before diving headfirst into the new PS5 exclusive Returnal, fans may have some questions about what the game actually is and whether it's open world.

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Returnal: How to Beat Phrike

The first boss fight in Returnal is Phrike, and while getting to him is a challenge on its own, beating him will take a great deal of skill.

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Returnal: How to Save

Returnal is already making a name for itself for its difficulty, but now players are wondering how to save their progress and come back later.

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Returnal: How to Destroy Red Vines

The red vines in Returnal will block players from many an item, but with the right tool in hand, they can finally be destroyed.

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Returnal: Can You Change Difficulty?

Returnal players will discover very quickly that the game is not an easy one, and the natural inclination may be to reduce the difficulty level a bit.

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Returnal: How to Find the Anathema Key

Not long after starting Returnal, players may find themselves stuck and in need of an item called an Anathema Key in order to continue.

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Returnal: How to Heal

Returnal players will need to make use of everything available to them in order to survive Atropos, and healing items are no exception.

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Returnal: How Long Is It?

Because Returnal is a procedurally generated game, the map changes in each run and that is making some people wonder just how long the game lasts.