Summary
Party Animalshas been announced for PlayStation 5 systems, coming soon with more details likely to follow at a later date. Recreate Games' first outing was generally well received, garnering plenty of hype from its Game Pass release, where a large pool of customers could try the game out among an array of many others.Party Animalsis set for a PlayStation 5 launch two years after its timed console exclusivity.
Party Animalsis an exciting offering in the party gaming space for gamers who are looking for something fresh. The title offers an inspired take on the format that other physics-based brawlers likeGang Beastshad popularized. In addition to a large roster of over 45 playable characters,Party Animalsoffers plenty to doin the form of maps and modes for gamers to choose from, including a new racing game called Nemo Kart introduced in an update.
A new trailer has been shared announcingParty Animalsfor the PlayStation 5. The announcement trailer shared by developer Recreate Games and publisher Source Technology is relatively short but sticks to the game’s humorous theming.Party Animals' mascot character Nico is shown dragging a PlayStation 5 across a stage before setting it down and presenting it to the viewer. After resting for a moment, two DualSense controllers are tossed in, smacking Nico in the face.This short skit leans into thetendency forParty Animalsto use slapstick humor, giving newcomers a strong sense of what may await them on the PS5.
Party Animals Drops PS5 Trailer
TheParty AnimalsPS5 announcement trailer doesn’t give an explicit release date or window, instead stating that the game is coming soon. Sincea PlayStation listing forParty Animalswas already createdby July 2024, and it’s been present on Xbox Series consoles for some time, it’s likely that finishing another console version ofParty Animalswon’t take particularly long. The use of the phrase “coming soon” along with press for the title’s PS5 release indicates that it may simply be a matter of months, although it’s noted that the final content and release dates for the game are subject to change.
PlayStation 5 gamers have voiced excitement to seeParty Animalsjoining their libraries, and some have expressed hopes for it to be added to PlayStation Plus. SinceParty Animalswas a day-one Game Pass releasethat eventually left the service, it could make sense for the game to be added as one of the various monthly PlayStation Plus releases, continuing a pattern where members of a paid tier have a window of time to enjoy it for free. It’s also possible thatParty Animalswill receive plenty of attention on its own once it’s added to PlayStation.
