The best multiplayer games for PS5

You’ve probably seen us praise No Man’s Sky ad nauseam, but the PS5 version, titled The Next Generation, is worthy of even more praise. The next-gen version features more assets spread out across the terrain to make for a thicker, more realistic-looking environment, the ability to build larger bases, cross-play, transferrable saves, 4K visuals at 60 fps, and most importantly, 32-player multiplayer. The large-scale multiplayer functionality is huge, making No Man’s Sky feel even more populated than ever before. To be frank, there isn’t anything like No Man’s Sky. Being able to explore 18 quintillion (that’s 18 with 18 more zeroes after it) procedurally-generated planets that mostly feel unique is a wild experience — whether you play solo or with friends. But really, you’ll probably have a better time if you’ve got some buddies to help you stay safe from the harsh, hazardous weather found on many planets you’ll come across. The PS5 upgrade is free to all who own the PS4 game. No Man’s Sky goes beyond an open-world game — it’s an open universe adventure, instead!

You’ve never seen Minecraft like this. Minecraft Legends is a real-time action-strategy game that plays like a mix of Pikmin and Age of Empires. In it, players explore a large open world while commanding various allies to defeat the piglins. In typical Minecraft fashion, players can explore, gather resources, and battle enemies solo or in co-op. Though, playing with friends makes this one much more fun, as you can tackle objectives together. It’s a welcome spin on the Minecraft formula that doesn’t get enough credit.