{"rewrite":{"id":"r_03340a18a3c412e387f07e9e","clusterId":"c_bf2aec1fadc59b08b4137b07","slug":"ps5-game-conq-announced-in-state-of-play-2027-launch-planned","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"PS5 Game Conq Announced in State of Play, 2027 Launch Planned","summary":"Sony Interactive Entertainment's September 3 State of Play presentation introduced Conq, a new PlayStation 5 title scheduled for release in 2027. The announcement came with a trailer showing pirate-like warriors clashing with an undead army, featuring grand cutscenes and large-scale battles such as siege warfare. Additional footage revealed combat scenarios where ships exchange cannon fire and board one another, alongside scenes of attacking fortresses on land, indicating that players can fight whether they approach by ship or on foot. Wishlist registration for the game has opened on the PlayStation Store, though further details are expected in future updates. The release window of 2027 and the PS5 platform were confirmed by the presentation, with no specific date provided. The title was one of several announcements during the broadcast, which also included updates on other projects such as Monster Hunter Wilds expansion Ascendance and Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition. Conq appears to be a new IP, as no prior installments or related titles were mentioned in the coverage.","whyItMatters":"The reveal of Conq, a new intellectual property centered on pirate and undead warfare, suggests Sony is using its State of Play platform to showcase fresh franchises rather than relying solely on established series, a direction that could shape the PS5's upcoming lineup.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe State of Play broadcast, streamed on September 3, served as the venue for Conq\u0026#39;s debut, with coverage from Japanese outlets GAME Watch and Game Spark detailing the footage shown. The trailer emphasized large-scale conflict, including naval battles where ships trade cannon fire and board each other, as well as ground assaults on fortresses. This dual approach to combat, allowing engagement from sea or land, was a point highlighted in Game Spark\u0026#39;s report.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConq is planned for release on PS5 in 2027, though no specific launch window was given. Wishlist registration is now available on the PlayStation Store, a standard step for upcoming titles. The announcement did not include details on a developer or publisher beyond the platform, leaving the creative team behind the project unnamed in the coverage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe State of Play event also featured other announcements, including a new trailer for World Fiction Management Federation: WPCA, scheduled for 2028, and updates on Dragon Quest Monsters 4, Monster Hunter Wilds expansion Ascendance, and a new mode for Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition. Conq\u0026#39;s placement among these titles indicates its role as a new entry in Sony\u0026#39;s lineup, distinct from the sequels and expansions that dominated the presentation.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"State of Play just showed Conq, a PS5 game where pirate warriors fight an undead army, with ship boarding and siege battles. Coming 2027.","twitterPost":"Sony's State of Play had Monster Hunter and Ghost of Yotei, but the standout was Conq, a new PS5 IP with naval combat and undead foes. 2027 release window.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Sony's September State of Play revealed Conq, a new PS5 title featuring pirate-like warriors battling an undead army in large-scale naval and siege warfare. The game is slated for a 2027 release, with wishlisting now live on the PlayStation Store.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2138147.html\",\"title\":\"PS5 New Title \\\"Conq\\\" Announced! 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