Everything we know about Returnal

The PlayStation 5 is officially unveiled, as are a host of new titles. From classics like Demon Souls to sequels like Horizon: Forbidden West, the PS5's lineup of games is already astonishing. However, perhaps the most intriguing of the bunch comes in the form of a brand new IP. From the creators of Super Stardust comes Return, a third-person shooter with a modern twist.

What is Returnal?

Developed by Housemarque, Returnal is a third-person shooter set on a desolate alien planet. From the trailer, Returnal appears to be a mix of dark and slow action-packed combat gameplay. You can watch the trailer posted at the PS5 Reveal Event below.

As the trailer shows, the story follows a lone astronaut who appears to crash into an alien planet. We don't know what circumstances led to this arrival, but we do know that this forced landing has happened more than once.

Like in the hit movie Edge of Tomorrow, our main character seeks to relive the same sequence over and over again. After the accident, it appears that she has a definite time to find a way to leave the planet before dying and relive the scenario.

In terms of gameplay, Return feels dark and mysterious, almost resembling Death Stranding On Time. Our main character travels the world, immersing himself in the atmosphere, the secrets of the planet and his own past along the way. However, when weird plant-like aliens come looking for a fight, the action takes center stage.

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We see a variety of weapons being used, although they all have elements of sci-fi. The trailer didn't show many hordes of enemies, which could mean Return is using a boss fight system. From what we've seen of the fight, it looks like it's standard third-person fire.

Sony hasn't announced a release date for Comeback, which likely means the game won't be ready until at least 2021. However, when it does arrive, it could be a title to watch. The story offers a touch yet to be explored in a video game and the gameplay looks promising.