PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary: a rich programme of events and surprises for fans

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on September 9, 2024 at 12:06 p.m.
PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary with a dedicated program from September to January 2025. Discover what's new, with tributes to Gran Turismo, iconic soundtracks and e-sport competitions, not forgetting the long-awaited launch of Astro Bot!

Birthdays are cause for celebration! And for its 30th anniversary this year, PlayStation is offering a special program of festivities. From September to January 2025, fans of the famous console will be able to enjoy a number of events and releases, including the launch ofAstro Bot, available since September 6, 2024. This game, developed by Team Asobi, pays tribute to 30 years of PlayStation characters, stories and magical moments. The perfect opportunity to thank the players and community who have made these three decades possible.

On the celebratory side, for fans of the Gran Turismo franchise, a free experience called My First GT will be available over the festive season. It will allow players, whether novices or experts, to relive the excitement of the first game, with a selection of cars, circuits and milestone events. " We'll soon be giving you more details about My First GT," say the PlayStation teams. An ideal way to reconnect with the sensations of the cult game on PS5 and PS4.

Music fans won't be left out in the cold. Sony Music and PlayStation are collaborating to offer digital soundtracks from franchises such as God of War, Twisted Metal, and Starhawk. Every month until January, these soundtracks will be available on Spotify and other music platforms, starting with a special 30th anniversary playlist.

Finally, PlayStation hasn't forgotten about multiplayer and eSport competitions. A free online gaming weekend is being organized on September 21 and 22, 2024, without the need for a PlayStation Plus subscription, with parallel tournaments on popular titles such as NBA 2K24, Tekken 8 and Guilty Gear - Strive. An opportunity to win exclusive prizes, including avatars specially designed for the 30th anniversary.

It's a programme full of surprises for all PlayStation fans, so stay tuned to make sure you don't miss a thing!

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