New on PlayStation Store this week: Kingdom Hearts III, Genesis Alpha One, 8-bit Hordes, more

Why go outside in the cold weather when you can stay inside and play video games? Live out some of your favourite Disney and Pixar fantasies in Kingdom Hearts III, explore the galaxy in Genesis Alpha One or pick up Fractured Minds which may change your perspective on mental health.

Whether you want to kick some butt or embark on an emotional adventure, the full list of new releases below is sure to have something for you.

1. Kingdom Hearts III

It’s about time we reunite with Sora, Donald and Goofy for a new action-packed Disney-Pixar adventure from Square Enix. Collect unique Keyblades as you travel across vibrant landscapes to fight off the Heartless invasion alongside your favourite heroes from Toy Story, Big Hero 6, Tangled, Monsters Inc and many more.

Available: Tuesday 29th January
Read more: Hands-on impressions with the first mainline Kingdom Hearts game in 13 years
Pre-order Kingdom Hearts III on PlayStation Store now

2. Genesis Alpha One

Step into the spacesuit of a starship captain on a mission to find a new home for humankind in Radiation Blue’s roguelike FPS. Explore a randomly generated universe as you manage a space vessel, clone crew members, farm resources and fight off alien infestations. You only have to save humanity from extinction. No pressure.

Available: Tuesday 29th January
Read more: Play an interstellar pioneer in Genesis: Alpha One, a roguelike shooter with an RTS twist
Pre-order Genesis Alpha One on PlayStation Store now

3. 8-Bit Hordes

Petroglyph’s 8-Bit Hordes is a medieval RTS strategy-arcade game that’s easy to pick up for players at any skill level. Rally your troops of orcs or humans as you collect resources, command mythical creatures and defend your base. There’s loads of fun to be had in single-player missions but make sure to check out the PvP multiplayer modes for the extra competitive.

Available: Friday 1st February
Pre-order 8-Bit Hordes on PlayStation Store now

4. Fractured Minds

If you’re on the hunt for something short and meaningful, Fractured Minds is one to look out for. This BAFTA-winning puzzle game explores the daily struggles of people suffering from mental health issues. You must collect items or solve puzzles to move on to new levels where each room represents a different aspect of mental illness.

Available: Thursday 31st January

5. Drowning

This walking simulator by Polygonal Wolf puts you in the shoes of a high school boy suffering from depression. Journey through beautiful low-poly environments as you explore a story with multiple endings to discover. It’s a short game, but its compelling narrative may stick with you for a while.

Available: Wednesday 30th January

Pre-orders

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Washington D.C. is on the brink of ruin, and you’re its last line of defence in Ubisoft’s open-world RPG shooter. The Division 2’s D.C. is a 1:1 representation of the real city, so if you’ve never had the chance to visit, do some sightseeing while you’re at it. Just try not to get killed…
If you pre-order, you’ll also get access to the private beta running from 7th to 11th February.

Available: Friday 15th March
Pre-order Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 on PlayStation Store now

Days Gone

You’re Deacon St. John, an outlaw biker gone bounty hunter who’s trying to survive a post-pandemic America. Explore Bend Studio’s action-packed world on your trusty motorbike, but watch out for ruthless gangs and Freakers who evolve and adjust to their surroundings. You better stock up on traps and weapons to stay alive.