The Best PS5 Games Available To Preorder Now
September 21, 2020The PlayStation 5 finally has a release date: November 12. With that in mind, it’s a great time to take a peek at all of the games you’ll be able to play at launch and beyond. For those who secured a PS5 preorder (or are still trying), we’ve rounded up a list of all of the biggest games you can preorder now, starting with launch titles. From PlayStation exclusives like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls to third-party AAA titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, there will be a lot of interesting games to play this holiday on PS5.
Many holiday games even have free next-gen upgrades to PS5, which can actually make buying the PS4 version the better option in some cases. Other games, such as first-party exclusives, will be priced at $70 on PS5. While it’s not hard to secure preorders for the PS5 games you’re looking forward to, getting the console and some accessories is proving to be a serious challenge. PS5 preorders went live without much notice at all, and retailers have had trouble keeping up with demand. Our PS5 preorder guide is updated constantly as new listings go live, so make sure to check it regularly if you’re still looking to preorder the PS5.
$50-$70
- Release date: November 12
Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a launch title on PS5. It takes place one year after the events of Marvel’s Spider-Man and sees Miles square off against the Tinkerer and a tech-savvy criminal enterprise. It’s available to preorder in two editions. For $50, you can get the base game, while the $70 Ultimate edition also comes with a remastered version of Marvel’s Spider-Man. For more in-depth Spider-Man: Miles Morales preorder info, check out our preorder guide.
$70
- Release date: November 12
Sony showed off impressive footage of Bluepoint’s Demon’s Souls remake during the recent PS5 showcase event. The graphics are quite crisp, and the lighting takes full advantage of the PS5 hardware. It’s one of the PS5 titles that will cost $70 at launch and will release alongside the console.
$60
- Release date: November 12
The next entry in the Little Big Planet series will also release alongside the PS5 on November. Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a 3D platformer played from an isometric perspective that features both solo and cooperative play. If you’re looking for a family-friendly launch game for PS5, you may want to preorder Sackboy.
$70
- Release Date: November 12
Developed by Counterplay Games, Godfall is a “looter-slasher” set in post-apocalyptic fantasy world. You play as a knight seeking to save the realms from a mad god. Godfall features skill-based close quarters combat and a heavy emphasis on loot.
$70
- Release date: November 12
Destruction Allstars is a PS5 exclusive launch title. A vehicular combat game, Destruction Allstars pits two teams of six against each other in a battle to destroy cars. Once your vehicle is destroyed, you can try to take out other players on foot while dodging zany obstacles. It looks to be quite chaotic.
$49.94
- Release date: November 12
- Preorder bonus: Bonus mission
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the next entry in Ubisoft’s long-running historical action series, takes players to the Viking Age this November. For Valhalla, you’ll actually want to preorder the PS4 version, as it’s $10 off at Amazon. The PS4 version has a free upgrade to the PS5 version. For details on other editions of the game, make sure to check out our Assassin’s Creed Valhalla preorder guide.
$49.94
- Release date: November 12
Watch Dogs Legion’s PS4 version will feature a free next-gen upgrade to the PS5 edition. Like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, this means you should purchase the PS4 version instead of the PS5 one, as Amazon is selling PS4 copies for $49.94. Since Legion launches October 29 for current generation consoles, you’ll be able to play on PS5 from day one. For more details, make sure to check out our Watch Dogs Legion preorder guide.
$50
- Release date: November 12
Just Dance 2021 adds a bunch of new tracks to the dance series, including “Juice” by Lizzo and “all the good girls go to hell” by Billie Eilish. All told, there will be more than 40 new tracks to dance along to. Just Dance 2021 is available to preorder for $50.
$70
- Release date: November 13
- Preorder bonus: Confrontation Weapons Pack
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War releases just one day after the PS5’s launch. Black Ops Cold War features a single-player campaign, Zombies, competitive multiplayer and will interact with Warzone. It supports cross-play across all platforms, but next-gen versions will cost $70.
If you plan on picking up a PS5 at launch, the standard edition will be the way to go. But if you want the option to play Black Ops Cold War on both PS4 and PS5, the PlayStation Store has a cross-gen bundle for the same price. For more details on editions and bonuses, make sure to consult our Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold preorder guide.
$49.94
- Release date: November 19
Cyberpunk 2077’s next-gen update doesn’t have a release date yet, but you’ll still be able to play the highly anticipated CD Projekt Red title on PS5 this holiday thanks to backward-compatibility with the PS4 version. For that reason, we’ve decided to include Cyberpunk 2077 on this list. You can preorder it now for a $10 discount, too. For more details on Cyberpunk 2077, read our in-depth preorder guide.
$49.94
- Release date: December 3
- Preorder bonus: Bonus quest
Immortals Fenyx Rising (formerly known as Gods & Monsters) is an open-world adventure with serious The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild vibes. It uses Greek mythology as a foundation to tell its story. You can preorder the PS4 version for $10 off and get a free next-gen upgrade to PS5. For more information, check out our full Immortals Fenyx Rising preorder guide.
$40
- Release date: January 21, 2021
- Preorder bonus: Origin Set
Announced during the latest Ubisoft Forward stream, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake releases early next year for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The PS4 version comes with a free next-gen upgrade to PS5. The 2003 original is a modern classic, and the remake aims to remain authentic to the original while simultaneously modernizing the gameplay.
$49.94
- Release date: February 18, 2021
- Preorder bonus: The Libertad Pack
Far Cry 6 puts players in the shoes of Dani Rojas, the burgeoning leader of a guerrilla faction seeking to topple the oppressive regime that rules the tropical paradise of Yara. Just like other big Ubisoft games on this list, you can save on your preorder of Far Cry 6 by grabbing the PS4 version at Amazon for $49.94. Far Cry 6 will have a free next-gen upgrade, so get it for $10 off while you can. For more details on editions and bonuses, check out our Far Cry 6 preorder guide.
$60
- Release date: February 25, 2021
- Preorder bonus: Bunny Pack (snowboard cosmetics)
Riders Republic is an extreme sports game from Ubisoft that hinges on online multiplayer. The large wilderness world is composed of seven regions based on US national parks. Players will be able to compete on bikes, snowboards, skis, and more in 50-person multiplayer. For more on Riders Republic, check out our preorder guide.
$60
- Release date: Spring 2021
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga looks to move the long-running series of Lego games forward in a big way. Spanning all nine films and featuring over 500 characters, The Skywalker Saga promises to be massive. It features an open-world design that lets you play the nine stories in any order you want, and combat has evolved with new combos. Check out our Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga preorder guide for more information.
$40
- Release date: November 12 (digital), TBD (physical)
Capcom’s stylish action game Devil May Cry 5 is getting a re-release on PS5. Alongside visual enhancements, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will include Vergil as a playable character, the popular Turbo mode, and a new difficulty level. The PS5 edition will be available digitally on November 12, though you can’t order it just yet. A physical edition, which is available to preorder now, releases at a later date.
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