If you’re after something to play tonight, here’s an easy pick. Shape of Dreams, the co-op roguelite, just launched on PlayStation 5. Better yet, it arrived alongside a meaty new update.
What’s new in Shape of Dreams
The launch leans hard into playing together. Shape of Dreams supports four-player online co-op, and crucially, it offers cross-play right out of the gate. That means squads can team up regardless of platform.
The timing lines up with new content, too. The release coincides with The Starless Path update, so day-one players get fresh material to dig into rather than a bare-bones launch.
That combination matters for the genre. Roguelites live on repeatable runs and steady updates, and launching a console version alongside a content drop is a smart way to greet new players. In short, newcomers aren’t jumping into a stale game — they’re arriving right as it grows.
Where to play it
PlayStation isn’t the only option. While the PS5 version is the headline, Xbox confirmed its own launch on the same day. As a result, most players can jump in immediately, together, from wherever they game.
Why it’s worth a look
Roguelites live and die on their loops, and co-op tends to sharpen the fun. With cross-play, a fresh update and a same-day multi-platform release, Shape of Dreams is a low-friction way to gather a squad. It’s one of the more instantly playable drops from a packed day of gaming news.
It also lands in a crowded but hungry genre. Co-op roguelites have become a reliable draw for friend groups looking for a repeatable night-in, and cross-play removes the usual “which console do you own” headache. For a squad that burned through its last one, this is an easy next pick to rotate in. And with the launch update already live, there’s plenty to chew through from night one.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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