Summary
Sony has revealed plans forPlayStation The Concert, a series of worldwide stage shows set to feature music from a curated list of the brand’s biggest first-party games, such asGod of War,The Last of Us,Horizon, and more. Beginning in 2025, the tour will span hundreds of cities and is part ofPlayStation’s30th anniversary celebration.
Music is an incredibly essential component of video games, and the auditory experiences found in some of PlayStation’s most popular first-party games are held in very high regard. Most recently,God of War Ragnarokwon the Best Score and Music Game Award in 2022, andThe Last of Us Part 2was nominated for the same back in 2020. Millions of gamers clearly appreciate the expertly-crafted soundtracks in these games, and Sony will shine the spotlight on them in a big way come 2025.
PlayStation The Concert is the latest addition toPlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebration plans. Billed as a globe-trotting musical tour,PlayStation The Concert will make its way to over 200 citiesand feature performances from composers who worked on Sony’s most prominent first-party games, like Bear McCreary (God of War), Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us), Ilan Eshkeri (Ghost of Tsushima), Joris De Man (Horizon), and more. As of right now, Sony has only announced European countries for PlayStation The Concert, but this list will grow in the near future to include the US and other major regions.
Countries and Cities Confirmed for PlayStation The Concert So Far
The tour will commence in Dublin, Ireland inApril 2025and carry over into 2026. Sony is also promising big things for the PlayStation The Concert experience, namely “state-of-the-art” production values that combine “thrilling music, cutting-edge visual technology, and legendary video game titles into an unforgettable experience.” In addition, PlayStation The Concert will offer surround sound and “breathtaking visual and audio depth,” which are touted to evoke the same feeling spectators felt when playing through the featuredPlayStation first-party games.
Fans who love to immerse themselves in video game soundtracks and are interested in PlayStation The Concert can grab early access tickets for the tour using code PLAYCONCERT24, starting Wednesday, October 16 at 7AM PT / 3PM BST. PlayStation The Concert is no doubt a ways off, but it still sounds like a worthwhile experience for gamers who unequivocally adoremusic and video games.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
