As the year draws to a close, PlayStation 5 owners can look forward to a great line-up of new titles that promise to showcase the full power and versatility of Sony’s console.
From sweeping science fiction adventures to rhythm-based puzzles and gritty visions of familiar worlds, the coming months are packed with highly anticipated releases. Here are some of the most exciting PS5 games arriving soon.
The Outer Worlds 2, October 29
Obsidian Entertainment returns to the stars with The Outer Worlds 2, the follow-up to its acclaimed 2019 spacefaring RPG. The sequel takes everything that made the original a cult favourite – sharp writing, moral choice system and dark humour – and expands it to a much grander scale.
Players will once again traverse corporate-controlled colonies filled with eccentric factions, bizarre creatures and philosophical dilemmas. This time, the scope of the galaxy is far wider, with sprawling open-world planets that evolve based on player decisions.
Obsidian’s trademark wit will be present, but the presentation has taken a leap forward. Built using Unreal Engine 5, the environments are dense with detail and character animations have received a cinematic overhaul.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, November 14
The annual arrival of a new Call of Duty is always a major event for first-person shooter fans, and Black Ops 7 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entries yet. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, the game reportedly shifts its focus to a modern-day setting that blends tactical realism with the psychological themes the Black Ops series is known for.
The campaign centres on a covert task force operating in the aftermath of a global cyberwar, blurring the lines between espionage and full-scale conflict. Previews of the new game suggest a more flexible mission structure, with branching objectives and player-driven strategies. Multiplayer fans can expect a refreshed map roster and a greater emphasis on destructible environments.
On PS5, Black Ops 7 makes strong use of the DualSense controller, with adaptive triggers simulating recoil and haptic feedback tuned for different surfaces and explosions. The game will also include a new Zombies experience that returns to the eerie tone of earlier instalments while introducing large-scale co-operative elements.
Lumines Arise, November 11
After years of anticipation, the Lumines series returns with Lumines Arise, a dazzling rhythm-puzzle hybrid from creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi. Known for blending visuals, music and gameplay into hypnotic experiences, Mizuguchi’s work has often been described as playable art.
In Arise, the familiar block-matching mechanics are elevated by a dynamic soundtrack that reacts to every move. Each level represents a soundscape, from ambient electronica to pulsing techno, with visuals that shimmer and morph in real time. The game’s PS5 version promises 4K resolution at 120 frames per second, ensuring every beat and flash feels perfectly synchronised.
Anno 117: Pax Romana, November 13
Ubisoft’s Anno series has long been associated with intricate city-building and historical strategy, but Anno 117: Pax Romana marks the franchise’s boldest leap yet. Set during the height of the Roman Empire, it invites players to govern provinces, balance trade routes and maintain political stability across vast territories.
Rather than focusing solely on expansion, Pax Romana encourages players to sustain peace, a rarity in strategy games. Diplomacy, cultural exchange and infrastructure take centre stage, though there are still plenty of military challenges for those who crave conflict.
Ubisoft has described it as a “strategy epic with a human heart,” reflecting the daily lives of Roman citizens through evolving storylines. It is poised to appeal to players who enjoy both meticulous simulation and immersive world-building.
Let It Die: Inferno, December 3
Grasshopper Manufacture’s cult classic Let It Die returns in Inferno, a full-fledged sequel that turns its surreal survival combat into something far grander. The new instalment continues the original’s darkly comic tone but with a sharper narrative focus and expansive world design.
Set in a post-apocalyptic metropolis where death is both entertainment and currency, players fight through procedurally generated districts, scavenging weapons and upgrading cybernetic abilities. The combat has been rebuilt for PS5 with fluid motion and cinematic brutality, while the soundtrack, curated by renowned Japanese artists, adds a pulsing energy to every encounter.
Director Goichi Suda has described Inferno as “a love letter to chaos,” and it looks set to deliver exactly that: a frenetic, stylised action experience that only a studio as eccentric as Grasshopper could create.
Microsoft Flight Simulator, December 8
For years, Microsoft Flight Simulator was seen as a PC benchmark title, a technical showcase of realism and scale. Its arrival on PS5 marks a milestone, offering console players the chance to explore a fully realised digital Earth rendered in stunning fidelity.
The game uses satellite data and AI to recreate real-world landscapes, from bustling cities to remote mountain ranges. On PS5, the inclusion of DualSense support allows pilots to feel subtle vibrations from turbulence and engine rumble, adding another layer of immersion.
With constant live weather updates and multiplayer integration, it offers both a relaxing escape and an extraordinary technical achievement. For players seeking something slower but no less impressive, it could be the definitive way to close out the year.
RESULTS
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Winner: Hameem, Adrie de Vries (jockey), Abdallah Al Hammadi (trainer)
5.30pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup Conditions (PA) Dh 200,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: Winked, Connor Beasley, Abdallah Al Hammadi
6pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Cup Listed (TB) Dh 380,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: Boerhan, Ryan Curatolo, Nicholas Bachalard
6.30pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Group 3 (PA) Dh 500,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: AF Alwajel, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel
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Winner: Messi, Pat Dobbs, Timo Keersmaekers
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Winner: Harrab, Ryan Curatolo, Jean de Roualle
8pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 100,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: AF Alareeq, Connor Beasley, Ahmed Al Mehairbi
What can victims do?
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Warn others to prevent further harm
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Key changes
Commission caps
For life insurance products with a savings component, Peter Hodgins of Clyde & Co said different caps apply to the saving and protection elements:
• For the saving component, a cap of 4.5 per cent of the annualised premium per year (which may not exceed 90 per cent of the annualised premium over the policy term).
• On the protection component, there is a cap of 10 per cent of the annualised premium per year (which may not exceed 160 per cent of the annualised premium over the policy term).
• Indemnity commission, the amount of commission that can be advanced to a product salesperson, can be 50 per cent of the annualised premium for the first year or 50 per cent of the total commissions on the policy calculated.
• The remaining commission after deduction of the indemnity commission is paid equally over the premium payment term.
• For pure protection products, which only offer a life insurance component, the maximum commission will be 10 per cent of the annualised premium multiplied by the length of the policy in years.
Disclosure
Customers must now be provided with a full illustration of the product they are buying to ensure they understand the potential returns on savings products as well as the effects of any charges. There is also a “free-look” period of 30 days, where insurers must provide a full refund if the buyer wishes to cancel the policy.
“The illustration should provide for at least two scenarios to illustrate the performance of the product,” said Mr Hodgins. “All illustrations are required to be signed by the customer.”
Another illustration must outline surrender charges to ensure they understand the costs of exiting a fixed-term product early.
Illustrations must also be kept updatedand insurers must provide information on the top five investment funds available annually, including at least five years' performance data.
“This may be segregated based on the risk appetite of the customer (in which case, the top five funds for each segment must be provided),” said Mr Hodgins.
Product providers must also disclose the ratio of protection benefit to savings benefits. If a protection benefit ratio is less than 10 per cent "the product must carry a warning stating that it has limited or no protection benefit" Mr Hodgins added.
Tamkeen's offering
- Option 1: 70% in year 1, 50% in year 2, 30% in year 3
- Option 2: 50% across three years
- Option 3: 30% across five years