A new action RPG from Square Enix called Valkyrie Elysium has been announced during Sony's State of Play, a new entry in the Valkyrie series that began with Valkyrie Profile in 1999. It will launch on PS5 and PS4 sometime in 2022.

Valkyrie Elysium was revealed with a gameplay trailer that showed off some exploration and combat in a fantasy world, as well as a few teases for what its story might entail. A post on the PlayStation blog explains that "The Valkyrie series depicts the end of humanity and their encounters with the gods through a unique world inspired by Norse mythology."

It doesn't seem Valkyrie Elysium will connect too directly to the other Valkyrie games, as the same blog post also describes it as "a brand-new standalone adventure." The last entry in the Valkyrie series was a mobile game called Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin originally released in Japan in 2016 before heading West in 2019.

A few other details already shared were that Valkyrie Elysium will bring back the series' recruitable warriors called Einherjar, as well as composer Motoi Sakuraba to do the soundtrack. Additionally, it was confirmed that it will run at 4K and 60fps on PlayStation 5.

The name Valkyrie Elysium itself might be familiar to some fans, as people noticed Square Enix first filed a trademark for it in Japan last October before doing the same in other regions toward the end of February.

For more from today's State of Play check out our round-up of everything announced.

A new action RPG from Square Enix called Valkyrie Elysium has been announced during Sony's State of Play, a new entry in the Valkyrie series that began with Valkyrie Profile in 1999. It will launch on PS5 and PS4 sometime in 2022.

Valkyrie Elysium was revealed with a gameplay trailer that showed off some exploration and combat in a fantasy world, as well as a few teases for what its story might entail. A post on the PlayStation blog explains that "The Valkyrie series depicts the end of humanity and their encounters with the gods through a unique world inspired by Norse mythology."

It doesn't seem Valkyrie Elysium will connect too directly to the other Valkyrie games, as the same blog post also describes it as "a brand-new standalone adventure." The last entry in the Valkyrie series was a mobile game called Valkyrie Anatomia: The Origin originally released in Japan in 2016 before heading West in 2019.

A few other details already shared were that Valkyrie Elysium will bring back the series' recruitable warriors called Einherjar, as well as composer Motoi Sakuraba to do the soundtrack. Additionally, it was confirmed that it will run at 4K and 60fps on PlayStation 5.

The name Valkyrie Elysium itself might be familiar to some fans, as people noticed Square Enix first filed a trademark for it in Japan last October before doing the same in other regions toward the end of February.

For more from today's State of Play check out our round-up of everything announced.

Square Enix announced has announced a new strategy tactics game called The DioField Chronicle during the PlayStation State of Play.

This brand new tactics RPG delivers a 3D take on the classic strategy genre. Check out the new cinematic trailer below to see how the turn-based strategy combat combines with 3D animations for an added flourish.

The DioField Chronicle takes place on a continent engulfed in war and follows a conflict between the Trovelt-Schoevian Empire and the Rowetale Alliance. However, in between the two feuding powers stands the lone Kingdom of Alletain.

According to PlayStation, The DioField Chronicle utilizes a Real-Time Tactical Battle system and the development team includes character designer Taiki (Lord of Vermillion 3), Kamikokuryo Isamu (FF12, 13), and Sound Composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell (Game of Thrones).

The combat appears to lean heavily on the strategy element with units moving across a battlefield. But the 3D animated elements bring the gameplay to life and huge elements like giant flying dragons can be seen soaring atop the battlefield and breathing fire on players and enemies.

This new franchise sits comfortably alongside Square Enix's many tactics RPGs, but the modern take is certainly enticing. The DioField Chronicle is set to be released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

For more from today's State of Play check out our round-up of everything announced.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Square Enix announced has announced a new strategy tactics game called The DioField Chronicle during the PlayStation State of Play.

This brand new tactics RPG delivers a 3D take on the classic strategy genre. Check out the new cinematic trailer below to see how the turn-based strategy combat combines with 3D animations for an added flourish.

The DioField Chronicle takes place on a continent engulfed in war and follows a conflict between the Trovelt-Schoevian Empire and the Rowetale Alliance. However, in between the two feuding powers stands the lone Kingdom of Alletain.

According to PlayStation, The DioField Chronicle utilizes a Real-Time Tactical Battle system and the development team includes character designer Taiki (Lord of Vermillion 3), Kamikokuryo Isamu (FF12, 13), and Sound Composers Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell (Game of Thrones).

The combat appears to lean heavily on the strategy element with units moving across a battlefield. But the 3D animated elements bring the gameplay to life and huge elements like giant flying dragons can be seen soaring atop the battlefield and breathing fire on players and enemies.

This new franchise sits comfortably alongside Square Enix's many tactics RPGs, but the modern take is certainly enticing. The DioField Chronicle is set to be released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

For more from today's State of Play check out our round-up of everything announced.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

A new fighting game in the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure universe, titled Jojo's All Star Battle R, is coming to early fall 2022.

The news was announced during today's March 2022 State of Play presentation for PlayStation 4/5; versions of the game for PC, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Switch platforms have also been confirmed for release by publisher Bandai Namco. The game will feature 50 playable characters upon release from different arcs of the manga.

All Star Battle R is based on the fighting system established in 2013's Jojo's Bizzare Adventure All Star Battle, said a PlayStation blog post shortly after the presentation. It also noted that the new game will "reinvigorate the experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes." All Star Battle R will feature new audio recordings from voice actors in Part 6 of the anime.

Game modes will include All Star Battle Mode, Arcade Mode, Online Mode, Versus Mode, Practice Mode, and Gallery Mode.

In addition to the popular anime series, several games based on Hirohiko Araki's manga series have been released. The first came in 1993, an RPG for the Super Famicom that never saw a release outside of Japan.

It'd go on to mark its debut in the fighting genre in 1998, releasing Jojo's Bizarre Adventure for arcades and the original PlayStation, getting an update, Heritage for the Future, the following year.

The most recent Jojo video game, Last Survivor, came out in 2019, but the battle royal title was limited to an arcade release.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the original story and the 10th anniversary of the anime. The most recent arc of the anime, Stone Ocean, hit Netflix last December, getting a 10/10 from IGN.

For more from today's State of Play check out IGN's round-up of all the new announcements here.

A new fighting game in the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure universe, titled Jojo's All Star Battle R, is coming to early fall 2022.

The news was announced during today's March 2022 State of Play presentation for PlayStation 4/5; versions of the game for PC, Xbox One/Series X|S, and Switch platforms have also been confirmed for release by publisher Bandai Namco. The game will feature 50 playable characters upon release from different arcs of the manga.

All Star Battle R is based on the fighting system established in 2013's Jojo's Bizzare Adventure All Star Battle, said a PlayStation blog post shortly after the presentation. It also noted that the new game will "reinvigorate the experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes." All Star Battle R will feature new audio recordings from voice actors in Part 6 of the anime.

Game modes will include All Star Battle Mode, Arcade Mode, Online Mode, Versus Mode, Practice Mode, and Gallery Mode.

In addition to the popular anime series, several games based on Hirohiko Araki's manga series have been released. The first came in 1993, an RPG for the Super Famicom that never saw a release outside of Japan.

It'd go on to mark its debut in the fighting genre in 1998, releasing Jojo's Bizarre Adventure for arcades and the original PlayStation, getting an update, Heritage for the Future, the following year.

The most recent Jojo video game, Last Survivor, came out in 2019, but the battle royal title was limited to an arcade release.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the original story and the 10th anniversary of the anime. The most recent arc of the anime, Stone Ocean, hit Netflix last December, getting a 10/10 from IGN.

For more from today's State of Play check out IGN's round-up of all the new announcements here.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is coming to PS5 and PS4 this year. Announced at Sony's March State of Play, the collection features thirteen classic TMNT games, including Turtles in Time. The collection will also be available on Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Developed by Konami in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, the collection spans games from arcade, NES, Super NES, Genesis, and Game Boy. Games have been updated with HD textures, and have modern features like save and rewind, as well as both local and online play in some games. There are also new modes like Boss Rush and Challenge Mode.

Here's the full list of games in the collection:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
• TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
• TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
• TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
• TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
• TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
• TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (Game Boy)
• TMNT II: Back from the Sewers (Game Boy)
• TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)
• TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)
• TMNT: Tournament Fighters (SNES)
• TMNT: Tournament Fighters (Genesis)

The Cowabunga Collection also includes local and online co-op, including for games like TMNT 2: The Arcade Game, TMNT 3: The Manhattan Project, and TMNT 4: Turtles in Time. The Hyperstone Heist will have local multi-player.

For everything else announced at the March 2021 PlayStation State of Play, including new games from Capcom and Square Enix, check out IGN's full round-up of new announcements here.

Bo Moore is IGN's Executive Tech Editor. You can find him on Twitter @usebomswisely.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is coming to PS5 and PS4 this year. Announced at Sony's March State of Play, the collection features thirteen classic TMNT games, including Turtles in Time. The collection will also be available on Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Developed by Konami in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, the collection spans games from arcade, NES, Super NES, Genesis, and Game Boy. Games have been updated with HD textures, and have modern features like save and rewind, as well as both local and online play in some games. There are also new modes like Boss Rush and Challenge Mode.

Here's the full list of games in the collection:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
• TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
• TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
• TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
• TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
• TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
• TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (Game Boy)
• TMNT II: Back from the Sewers (Game Boy)
• TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)
• TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)
• TMNT: Tournament Fighters (SNES)
• TMNT: Tournament Fighters (Genesis)

The Cowabunga Collection also includes local and online co-op, including for games like TMNT 2: The Arcade Game, TMNT 3: The Manhattan Project, and TMNT 4: Turtles in Time. The Hyperstone Heist will have local multi-player.

For everything else announced at the March 2021 PlayStation State of Play, including new games from Capcom and Square Enix, check out IGN's full round-up of new announcements here.

Bo Moore is IGN's Executive Tech Editor. You can find him on Twitter @usebomswisely.

Shown in today's Sony State of Play livestream, the online shooter Gundam Evolution got a new gameplay trailer, as well as firm confirmation that it will get a simultaneous Western release later this year. A network test was also announced for the US and Japan coming sometime this spring.

Gundam Evolution is a free-to-play FPS with six players on either team competing in objective-based game modes. You can take control of a variety of different Mobile Suits, each with different combat capabilities, as shown in the trailer below.

Detailed in a post on the PlayStation blog, Gundam Evolution has three different game modes: Point Capture, Domination, and Destruction. The first has teams trying to either attack or defend a specific control point, the second has them simultaneously fighting over three rotating points, and the last has one team trying to destroy an objective the other is defending.

First announced in July of last year, Gundam Evolution already had a network test in Japan, but a Western release was left unconfirmed at the time. Initially announced for PC as well, today's reveal also confirms that it will be coming to PlayStation 4 and 5.

For more from today's State of Play check out our round-up of everything announced.

Shown in today's Sony State of Play livestream, the online shooter Gundam Evolution got a new gameplay trailer, as well as firm confirmation that it will get a simultaneous Western release later this year. A network test was also announced for the US and Japan coming sometime this spring.

Gundam Evolution is a free-to-play FPS with six players on either team competing in objective-based game modes. You can take control of a variety of different Mobile Suits, each with different combat capabilities, as shown in the trailer below.

Detailed in a post on the PlayStation blog, Gundam Evolution has three different game modes: Point Capture, Domination, and Destruction. The first has teams trying to either attack or defend a specific control point, the second has them simultaneously fighting over three rotating points, and the last has one team trying to destroy an objective the other is defending.

First announced in July of last year, Gundam Evolution already had a network test in Japan, but a Western release was left unconfirmed at the time. Initially announced for PC as well, today's reveal also confirms that it will be coming to PlayStation 4 and 5.

For more from today's State of Play check out our round-up of everything announced.