Returnal brings sci-fi action to the PlayStation 5 next March

One of the most interesting PS5 exclusives has a release date. Housemarque announced that Returnal will launch for the PlayStation on March 19, 2021. Check out the new gameplay trailer below!

Masters of eye-watering arcade-action Housemarque prepare for the release of their next Sony exclusive. The Finish game studio is behind some of the best action games of the past several console generations such as Resogun, Super Stardust, and many more.

Returnal is the highly promising upcoming title from the Scandinavian cult developer. And for good reason. Despite creating highly-rated and beloved games, the studio simply still lingers in the shadows for many gamers.

With Returnal, Housemarque is at long last trying their hands at a much more popular genre. Third-person action. Set in a futuristic alien world, the sci-fi shooter offers fast-paced action with gorgeous visuals.

Unlike most prior games by the studio, Returnal also features a proper narrative. Meaning, on top of the studio’s signature awesome gameplay mechanics, players can look forward to a proper story and campaign.

The newly-released gameplay trailer shows off both aspects in a stunning way. Similar to past Housemarque titles, gorgeous colors and a barrage of particle effects paint the whole screen during action. It’s really one of the most impressive next-gen games we’ve seen so far.

The developer previously stated that the PS5 fast SSD allows for instant restarts and loads. A crucial aspect of Returnal’s fast-paced action. Today we also learn, that Returnal will make good use of the DualSense and its Haptic Feedback technology, too.

Similar to another PS5 exclusive Deathloop, Returnal also has the protagonist stuck in a never-ending time-loop. Only here, it’s much less stylish and with a whole lot more terrifying alien threat. It’s really a perfect fit for games and surprising that not more developers used it in the past.