As night falls over the UK, it’s my turn, Rollin Bishop, the US Managing Editor, to steer the ship through the remainder of today’s State of Play. Relax, and let’s entertain the thought of a potential new Digimon game, tentatively titled “Digimon Story Time Stranger,” especially if the GameStop placeholder page that’s buzzing online holds any truth.

What Xbox title would you be excited to see on the PS5? Perhaps a particular Bethesda space RPG is on your wishlist?

Rumors suggest that Hellblade 2 might be the next Xbox title to make its way to PlayStation, possibly sooner than later. Recent statements from Xbox head Phil Spencer, who mentioned he’s open to platform crossover since exclusivity isn’t a beneficial strategy for them, support this idea. We’ve already seen titles like Hi-Fi Rush and Grounded switch platforms, with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle expected to follow. Could Hellblade 2 be next in line?

Last year, Sony established a new studio under its umbrella specifically to pursue one of Bungie’s incubation projects. This development followed Bungie’s own admission that their ambitions for Destiny 2 and Marathon were overly grand, leading to layoffs and reassignments within Sony. Though not confirmed, it’s clear that something is brewing behind the scenes.

In other news, there’s a buzz about a new project from Bungie, currently known as ‘Gummy Bears,’ which Vandal reports might be heading to PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. We’ll have to see if these rumors pan out.

Turning our attention to the Lands Between, we recently played Elden Ring Nightreign for over three hours and it felt refreshingly like a mod in the best possible way. We’re optimistic about FromSoft’s ability to successfully adopt a roguelike approach with this title.

In case you missed it, Fromsoftware has announced a release date for its Elden Ring spin-off, Nightreign, set for May 30. Not only that, but they also have plans for DLC content for this roguelike adventure in the Lands Between.

Hopefully, the buzz around the big showcase isn’t just about the viral demise of the Duolingo mascot.

If you haven’t been keeping up, Lost Souls Aside, a game blending elements from Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry, is set to finally launch this year after a nine-year development period. Take a look at the trailer below to get a feel for the game.