A surprise hit when it launched on the PC and Xbox Series X|S at the beginning of last year, Bethesda Softworks and Tango Gameworks have confirmed that Hi-Fi Rush will be headed to the PlayStation 5 next month, as part of a new initiative which will see their parent company, Microsoft, release select Xbox games onto other consoles following a timed-exclusive period. While Hi-Fi Rush was one of the expected games for this line-up, it is nevertheless a pleasant surprise given just how good this rhythm game was at launch.
For those who haven’t heard about the game yet, Hi-Fi Rush pitches itself as an “over-the-top, rhythm action game set in a colorful world where everything is driven by the beat of the music”, and the game delivers that in droves. Upon the game’s PlayStation 5 release, it will feature all content released on the Xbox Series X|S and PC versions as well, including the Arcade Challenge! Update! which includes two additional gameplay modes: BPM Rush! and Power Up! Tower Up!
In Hi-Fi Rush, everything syncs to the beat, including combat sequences that perfectly align to the rhythm of the music, allowing for gameplay that is not only exhilarating but also extremely satisfying. A player’s moves aren’t dictated by the music like in a traditional rhythm game — players have the freedom of a full action game. However, inputting actions with the beat amplifies the player’s attacks along with the music. On the music front, you an look forward to an array of licensed tracks from the likes of Nine Inch Nails and The Black Keys.
Hi-Fi Rush stars wannabe rockstar Chai after an evil robotics megacorporation accidentally fuses an old music player to his heart labels him a “defect”. With a squad of corporate overlords and their army of robots after him, Chai must defend himself through rhythmic combat and the help of a motley crew of allies to take down the company’s ruthless business leaders and escape.
Hi-Fi Rush is set to be released on the PlayStation Store exclusively for the PlayStation 5 (No PS4 version is in the works) from 11am AEDT on 19 March 2024.
