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New PS4 & PS5 Games This Week: Spooky Adventures and Afterlife Discoveries

New PS4 & PS5 Games This Week: Spooky Adventures and Afterlife Discoveries

Welcome, PlayStation fans! This week brings exciting new releases for both PS4 & PS5 gamers, with thrilling adventures featuring supernatural mysteries and surreal afterlife explorations. Plus, don’t forget to take advantage of the ongoing Spring Sale, where you can find some great deals on popular titles and expansions. So let’s dive in and see what’s new on PlayStation this week!

New PS4 and PS5 Games Releasing This Week

  • Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened
  • Murderous Muses
  • De-Exit Eternal Matters

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened

Game Premise and Setting

Sherlock Holmes The Awakened

Immerse yourself in the world of the Cthulhu Mythos as you take on the role of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, in his latest adventure, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened. With a string of mysterious disappearances to investigate, Sherlock finds himself entangled in a paranormal mystery that defies logic and reason.

Main Characters

As you step into the highly polished shoes of Sherlock Holmes, you’ll have his trusty partner, Watson, by your side to help you stay grounded. Together, you’ll face the chilling challenges that this creepy cult and ancient entity present.

Gameplay Features: Puzzles and Supernatural Elements

Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened combines high-stakes puzzles with supernatural forces, making it one of the esteemed detective’s most chilling cases yet. As you unravel the mystery, you’ll have to contend with an ancient entity, a sinister cult, and even Sherlock’s own unraveling mind.

Release Date and Platform Availability

Don’t sleep on this one! Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is coming to PS4 and PS5 on the 14th of April.

Murderous Muses

Game Genre and Story

Murderous Muses

Get ready for a spine-tingling supernatural murder mystery with real-life actors in Murderous Muses. This Full Motion Video (FMV) game puts you in the shoes of a security guard working in a gallery after hours, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the enigmatic death of Mordecai Grey, a prolific and controversial painter.

Main Character

As the security guard, you’ll have the unique opportunity to hang portraits and learn their secrets, gradually revealing which of the six painted “subjects come suspects” is the killer of Mordecai Grey.

Gameplay Features: Real-Life Actors, FMV, Puzzles, and Replayability

Murderous Muses combines the intrigue of a murder mystery with the immersive experience of FMV, creating an engaging gameplay experience. Take pictures with words to unlock hidden context, solve puzzles to reveal treasure rooms, and enjoy endless replayability with a new killer each time. Discover all the videos and clues to fully unravel the mystery behind Mordecai Grey’s death.

Release Date and Platform Availability

You won’t want to miss this thrilling FMV experience! Murderous Muses will be available on PlayStation starting from the 12th of April.

De-Exit Eternal Matters

Game Theme and Art Style

De Exit Eternal Matter

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the afterlife in De-Exit Eternal Matters, an adventure game featuring a charming voxel art style. As a little skeleton, you’ll awaken in a surreal, cubic world filled with wonders and bizarre environments.

Main Character

As the adorable voxel art skeleton, you’ll explore this strange new world, reflecting on life and memory while uncovering the past of this fascinating place and learning what you can do to ensure its future.

Gameplay Features: Stealth, Puzzle-Solving, Platforming, and Exploration

De-Exit Eternal Matters offers a rich gameplay experience, combining stealth, puzzle-solving, platforming, and exploration. Delve into the voxel world and navigate through a variety of unique and mind-bending environments as you piece together the story of this extraordinary afterlife realm.

Release Date and Platform Availability

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure! De-Exit Eternal Matters will be available for both PS4 and PS5 on the 14th of April.

Spring Sale Highlights

Life is Strange True Colors Discount

Don’t miss out on the amazing discounts during the Spring Sale, including the branching narrative magic of Life is Strange True Colors at 60% off. Now you can experience the gripping story for just £19.99.

Sims 4 Expansion Packs and Discounts

The Spring Sale also features various Sims 4 expansion packs at up to 50% off. Grab the Werewolves and Realm of Magic game packs, the Paranormal Stuff pack, or explore other non-supernatural packs to expand your Sims 4 experience.

Accessibility Collection

Introduction to the Collection

The Accessibility Collection showcases a range of excellent titles that offer innovative and wide-ranging accessibility options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the fantastic world of PlayStation gaming.

By supporting titles with extensive accessibility features, the PlayStation community embraces the idea that gaming should be inclusive and enjoyable for all players, regardless of their individual needs or abilities.


Don’t forget to browse the full lineup of new releases and purchase your favorite content online at store.playstation.com. Remember that PS4 games are available through backwards compatibility on PS5, so you can continue enjoying your favorite titles on the latest console.

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