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Written by Rahul Chettiyar, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 9 August 2023 20:03 IST

PS5 Cloud Streaming Beta Rolls Out to Select PS Plus : 4K , Save Syncing

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God of War Ragnarök is among the biggest titles on the beta testing list for cloud streaming

Highlights

PS Plus won’t need to own or the included games
The beta includes 12 titles— God of War Ragnarök, Death Stranding, more
Testers can choose between 720p, 1080p, 1440p, and 2160p (4K) resolutions

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PS Plus will be able to stream select games at up to 4K resolution. While the company confirmed the addition of cloud streaming in June, it's only now that we're learning about the ed resolution. That said, it's unclear whether the maximum resolution refers to the in-game graphical fidelity or the streaming resolution, but a screenshot suggests that available resolutions are entirely dependent on the player's internet connection. The core idea is that you can play games from the cloud without actually owning or ing any of them.

For now, beta testers can choose between four main resolutions — 720p, 1080p, 1440p, and the aforementioned 2160p (4K), with Arashi claiming that cloud gaming automatically syncs with your game saves and the progression picks up from where you left off. Regardless, images will get compressed into a haze when being processed and delivered at high speeds across the internet. So, in the larger picture, it shouldn't make a big difference if Ultra HD cloud streaming refers to the in-game render quality or the resolution it's being streamed at. This serves as another incentive for players to sign up for a PS Plus / Deluxe subscription, which will in time, keep adding games to the platform.

Sony previously described the cloud streaming catalogue to include ‘ed PS5 games' and now, thanks to Arashi, we know which ones they are. The catalogue includes 12 games, scattered between both first-party PC and some smaller third-party entries.

God of War Ragnarök
Horizon Forbidden West
Fortnite
Fall Guys
Destiny 2
Returnal
Demon's Souls
Death Stranding
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Destruction AllStars
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles (via PS Plus Game Trials)
Resident Evil Village (via PS Plus Game Trials)

For comparison Jim Ryan also claimed, earlier this year, that Sony has ‘fairly interesting and aggressive plans' for cloud gaming.

For now, it's unclear whether Sony's handheld limited to 1080p, remotely mirroring a PS5 system you own. It's also worth noting that in April, the company reportedly tried hiring 22 roles related to cloud gaming technology.

What are the most exciting titles that gamers can look forward to in 2023? We discuss some of our favourites on the latest episode of Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Good
Very cinematic
Writing, direction are solid
Character growth defined by your playstyle
Combat does more with less
Variety and diversity
Elemental effects look cool

Bad
Camera is too tight
Companions could have been more helpful
Too much old-school level design
Plays like a loot simulator in places

Read detailed Sony God of War Ragnarök review

Genre Action-Adventure

Platform PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5)

Modes Single-player

Series God of War

PEGI Rating 18+

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REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Good
Looks and runs great on PS5
Score is splendid
Machines intricately designed
?Machine strike? is fun
New navigational tools
Valor Surge is helpful
Eases you into the game

Bad
World feels artificial and manufactured
Poorly-designed padding
Pushes you to grind
Story undercut thematically
Thorny cultural appropriation with clothing
Not all stealth hits are one-hit KO
Deceitful PS5 pricing, given free upgrade

Read detailed Sony Horizon Forbidden West review

Genre RPG

Platform PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5)

Modes Single-player

Series Horizon

PEGI Rating 16+

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

Genre Shooter

Platform Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, iOS, PC: Windows

Modes Single-player, Multiplayer

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PEGI Rating 12+

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PEGI Rating 3+

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

Good
Fantastic gunplay
Amazing music
Slick visuals

Bad
Bugs
Pay-to-win microtransactions

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Genre MMO

Platform PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC: Windows

Modes Multiplayer

Series Destiny

PEGI Rating 12+

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

Good
Beautiful, and runs well
Fragmented storytelling
Fresh encounters on each run
Lovecraftian vibes
Satisfying gunplay
Rewards risky decisions
FOV slider, performance trackers included

Bad
Playthroughs can seem lengthy
Fast movement can lead to mistakes
A tad bit pricey

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Platform PlayStation 5 (PS5), PC: Windows

Modes Single-player, Multiplayer

PEGI Rating 16+

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

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Modes Single-player, Multiplayer

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PEGI Rating 18+

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NEWS

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PEGI Rating 18+

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

Genre Platformer

Platform PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5), PC: Windows

Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op

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KEY SPECS
NEWS

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