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Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into puls…
This is one of those weeks where the total number of new PlayStation games looks modest on paper, but almost every slot is occupied by something interesting. Between the new Resident Evil sequel, the return of Tokyo Xtreme Racer, and co-op brawling in Towerborne, it is very easy to overload your schedule if you go in without a plan.
What follows is a compact, game-by-game rundown of every PS5 and PS4 release arriving between February 23 and March 1. The focus is on three things that matter when you actually sit down with a controller: what each game is, who it suits best, and when it makes sense to slot it into your week.
When a week is stacked like this, the easiest way to avoid decision paralysis is to group games by how demanding they are on your time and attention. Big narrative-heavy titles usually deserve uninterrupted evenings, while arcade and indie games slide nicely into short sessions.
With that in mind, start with the three headliners, then fill in the rest of your week with the smaller games that match your tastes.
Resident Evil Requiem is the clear centerpiece of this week. It continues the survival horror saga with two intertwined campaigns: one following FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, the other starring series veteran Leon S. Kennedy. Each character has a different play style, and their stories weave together into what is pitched as a “new era” for the franchise.
Based on how previous dual-protagonist Resident Evil titles play, it is reasonable to expect:
This kind of structure tends to work best if you can commit solid, distraction-free blocks of time. Each session often ends on cliffhangers or big reveals, and pausing for too long between them makes it harder to keep track of plot threads and inventory planning.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer makes its long-awaited return, this time set in a sealed-off future Tokyo where highway racing decides who rules the asphalt. It stays true to its roots: high-speed duels on city expressways, a focus on car customization, and that late-night urban atmosphere the series is known for.
This is a perfect “after work” game. Races tend to be short and intense rather than drawn-out Grand Prix affairs, which makes the loop of tweaking your ride, jumping into a few battles, and chasing new rivals very easy to slot into 30–45 minute sessions.
Towerborne lands on PS5 as a side-scrolling action RPG brawler, where you play as an immortal warrior known as an Ace, defending the Belfry against a corrupted world. Expect a mix of punchy, combo-heavy combat and light RPG systems as you explore a crumbling land and push back the encroaching darkness.
The hook is the blend of brawling and progression. Runs out into the world feed into character growth and unlocks back at the Belfry, which suits both co-op sessions and solo grinding. It is the kind of game that can become a “main” live-service style timesink or a casual side title depending on how deep you choose to go.
Several smaller platformers and action titles round out the week, and they pair nicely with the heavier hitters.
Bread & Fred is a deliberately punishing co-op platformer where two players, tethered together, attempt to climb a snowy mountain. It is designed to be both hilarious and infuriating: every tiny mistake can send you tumbling down, but each successful jump feels earned.
Pogui follows a sleepy pug trying to get some rest while bizarre events derail every attempt at a nap. It is a side-scrolling precision platformer with retro pixel art and a focus on tight movement and dashes through colorful, hazard-filled levels.
Shadow Corridor 2 is another horror entry this week, but it leans into roguelike-style tension rather than scripted cinematic scares. You navigate pitch-black, shifting corridors while fleeing terrifying apparitions, using items and special Karuta cards to survive and escape.
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix returns players to a stylized 2048 Hong Kong in a survival horror game that originally made its name through cel-shaded visuals and mature storytelling. On PS5 and PS4, it is a chance to experience that era of design without digging out old hardware.
Tales of Berseria Remastered brings back the beloved action JRPG with enhanced graphics and optimized gameplay compared to its previous releases. Velvet’s revenge-driven journey, party-based combat, and skittish humor make it a substantial time investment.
Raiden Fighters Remix compiles classic arcade shoot ’em up action, giving access to multiple aircraft, hidden bonuses, and scoring systems built around grazing enemy fire and collecting power-ups. The pace is fast and unforgiving in a way that shmup fans expect.
Warplanes WW2 Dogfight puts you in the cockpit during World War II, running campaigns for Great Britain, the USSR, and Germany. Besides flying, you manage a squadron, tackle large-scale battles, and guide your pilots to victory in the skies.
PC Building Simulator 2 lets you run a repair and build shop in Story Mode, experiment without limits in Freebuild, or push yourself in Endless Mode. It is a strangely relaxing loop: diagnose problems, order parts, assemble rigs, and gradually grow your business.
No Sleep for Kaname Date: From the AI Somnium Files spins a quirky mystery involving Iris, an internet idol abducted by aliens and stuck on a UFO. She turns to Kaname Date, the investigator from the AI: The Somnium Files series, to escape a bizarre game aboard the ship.
For PS5 and PS4 owners, this week is defined by how you balance the big narrative and action anchors with a deep bench of smaller experiences. Resident Evil Requiem provides the tentpole horror campaign, Tokyo Xtreme Racer and Towerborne give you racing and co-op action, and everything from Bread & Fred to Raiden Fighters Remix fills the gaps with either focused challenge or relaxed tinkering.
Mapping out your evenings around one or two main games, then using the rest of this lineup as supporting acts, turns a crowded release week into a satisfying, varied schedule rather than a pile of untouched downloads.
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