New on PlayStation Store this week: MLB The Show 19, Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, Outward, more

A new week, a new snappy intro to write about the incredible PlayStation Store releases coming up. Build a baseball career in MLB The Show 19, get an unconventional history lesson in Assassin’s Creed III Remastered or duke it out in Space Junkies’ lethal orbital arenas.

There’s a lot going on in this week’s highlights, so don’t spend too much time up here. Check out our full list of highlights below.

1. MLB The Show 19

Join the major leagues and play alongside the best of the best in Sony San Diego Studio’s baseball simulator. Enjoy the updated player customisation, brand new game modes, online multiplayer and an RPG-style career mode.

2. Assassin’s Creed III Remastered

Ubisoft’s open-world adventure is back and looking better than ever with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics. Join the American revolution and use your lethal skills to take down those who threaten your liberty. Meet a few historical figures and explore chaotic city streets, blood-soaked battlefields and the American wilderness.

• Available: Friday 29th March

3. Outward

Unlike many other games, Nine Dots Studios’ open-world RPG doesn’t put you in the shoes of a great mage or chosen hero. You’re nothing more than an ordinary citizen trying to survive hazardous environments, hostile creatures and infectious diseases. It’s perfect for those of you who are up for a challenge.

4. Space Junkies

Look around! Enemies will come at you from all angles in Ubisoft’s skill-based PS VR arcade shooter. Be bold and dual-wield two weapons, or swap one of them for a shield allowing you to block attacks from any direction as you battle it out in 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all and King Mode matches.

5. Xenon Racer

In the age of flying cars, people still can’t get enough of old school thrills in this arcade racer by 3DClouds. Drift through iconic cities including Tokyo and Dubai at breakneck speed in futuristic electric cars as you compete for championship glory.

This week’s pre-orders

1. Mortal Kombat 11

NetherRealm Studios’ brutal fighter returns to the PS4 arena with a roster that mixes past favourites with new faces. If you can’t wait to start perfecting those Brutal Finishers and amazing combos, pre-order to get access to a private beta running from 28th to 31st March.

*All release dates are correct at time of publication.