PlayStation Podcast Ep. 545 Covers No Man's Sky at 10, Ghost of Yōtei DLC

Sid, Tim, Kristen, and O’Dell Are Back for a Milestone-Heavy Week

Episode 545 of the Official PlayStation Podcast, titled “Walk and Talk,” dropped on August 14, and the four-person crew had plenty to work through. Hosts Sid Shuman, Tim Turi, Kristen Zitani, and O’Dell Harmon Jr. covered a range of topics including a major anniversary celebration, new story content for one of PlayStation’s biggest upcoming exclusives, and a beloved cooperative shooter landing on PlayStation Plus.

The episode is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or as a direct download from the PlayStation Blog.

No Man’s Sky Turns 10, and Hello Games Is Celebrating

One of the bigger conversation points this episode is the 10-year anniversary of No Man’s Sky, the Hello Games space exploration title that got its start on PlayStation 4. According to the podcast notes, Hello Games has released over 40 major free updates since the game launched, and the studio is reflecting on the journey from its humble beginnings all the way to what comes next for the title.

It is a rare kind of story in this industry. A game that launched to a rough reception and, over a decade, rebuilt itself into something genuinely beloved through consistent free content. The anniversary milestone is a natural moment to pause and appreciate how far that one has come.

Ghost of Yōtei Gets an Expansion and a Roguelike Mode

Fans of Ghost of Yōtei have something concrete to look forward to. The podcast confirmed that a narrative expansion called Echoes of Sekigahara is coming on October 1, bringing players to mainland Japan and introducing new characters across storylines set in both the past and present. A combat survival mode called Most Wanted is also arriving the same day, described as a roguelike challenge where players take on high-profile bounties.

That is a notable package. A story expansion and a full roguelike mode landing at the same time gives players two very different reasons to return to the game this fall.

Phantom Blade Zero State of Play Lands August 17

The podcast also flagged that a Phantom Blade Zero State of Play is coming on August 17, featuring nearly 20 minutes of action gameplay ahead of the game’s October 29 launch date. Pre-orders are already live as of the episode’s release. The show notes describe the segment as a gameplay deep dive, which should give interested players a thorough look at what the action RPG is bringing to the table before it arrives.

Helldivers 2 Joins PS Plus, New Update Live

Helldivers 2 has officially been added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, the podcast crew noted. Alongside that news, the game’s new Devoid of Liberty update is live, introducing new enemies and an upgraded arsenal for players making their way through what the update calls “the void.” For anyone who has been waiting to try Arrowhead’s cooperative shooter, the timing is pretty convenient.

Next Week’s Release Highlights

The crew also looked ahead to next week’s releases, which according to the episode notes include Starsand Island, The Sinking City 2, Mexican Ninja, and Mortal Shell II. That is a varied lineup, ranging from a sequel to the atmospheric horror detective game to the follow-up to a well-regarded soulslike.

The show’s theme music is provided by Dormilón. Listeners can reach the team directly at PSPodcast@sony.com.