Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 545 Details No Man's Sky Anniversary, Ghost of Yōtei Content, and Helldivers 2 Update

The latest installment of the Official PlayStation Podcast, Episode 545 titled "Walk and Talk," has aired with hosts Sid, Tim, Kristen, and O’Dell discussing major updates across several prominent titles. The episode highlights a major milestone for Hello Games' No Man’s Sky, which initially launched on PlayStation 4 and is now celebrating ten years of exploring the unknown with over forty major free updates since its release.

In addition to celebrating No Man's Sky, the podcast explored new content coming to Ghost of Yōtei. Players can look forward to a new narrative expansion titled Echoes of Sekigahara and a combat survival mode called Most Wanted, both launching on October 1. These additions will let players experience mainland Japan, meet new faces in a story spanning both the past and present, and tackle a roguelike mode featuring high-profile bounties.

Fans of co-op action also received notable updates regarding Helldivers 2. The title has officially joined the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, and its brand-new Devoid of Liberty update is live, enabling players to journey through the void, confront new enemies, and utilize an upgraded arsenal.

Furthermore, the podcast touched on upcoming release highlights for the following week, including Starsand Island, The Sinking City 2, Mexican Ninja, and Mortal Shell II. A gameplay deep dive was also highlighted for Phantom Blade Zero ahead of a State of Play broadcast scheduled for August 17, with pre-orders opening concurrently with nearly twenty minutes of action gameplay ahead of its October 29 launch.