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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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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 Is Awarded Best Game at BAFTA Awards 2022

Third-person roguelike shooter Returnal picks up the Best Game award at this year's BAFTAs, alongside receiving some other big wins at the ceremony.

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BAFTA reveals the final two categories in its list of nominations, as it looks to crown some of the best games to come out of 2021.

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Returnal developer Housemarque confirms that the game it's working on next won't be a sequel, but instead an entirely new IP.

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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences announces the nominees for the 25th annual DICE Awards, honoring games released in 2021.

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Only 10 Percent of Returnal Players Beat The Game According to Trophy Data
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Despite the popularity of the PS5 exclusive Returnal, and the push for it to be a Game of the Year contender, few have apparently finished it.

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Rumor: Returnal Developer Could Be Teasing DLC With Cryptic Tweet

Housemarque appears to tease future content for Returnal with a cryptic, one-worded post suggesting that players might explore new, unfamiliar areas.

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Returnal 2.0 Update Adds Long-Requested Quality of Life Feature

Update 2.0 for Returnal adds in two major community requested features, with the biggest one being a suspend cycle during runs.

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Hades Developer Praises PS5 Exclusive Returnal

The creative director of Supergiant Games' Hades dubs the PS5 exclusive Returnal by Housemarque one of his favorite games of the year.

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PlayStation Acquires Returnal Developer Housemarque

PlayStation announces that it has acquired Returnal developer Housemarque, the first acquisition from the publisher since late 2019.