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It has been more than two decades now that the ARMA franchise has managed to capture and hold a niche in PC gamers’ hearts. The ultra-realistic Milsim made it to version 3 before we also got the late-80s set ARMA Reforger which, more than just a spin-off, is the technological precursor to the recently announced ARMA 4, which isn’t coming for another couple of years at least.
ARMA is not Fortnite, nor is it Call of Duty. If you want to get the closest you can get to playing an actual front-line soldier, go here. But until now you needed a PC to jump in. That changes today as Bohemia Interactive has just, in the last few minutes, shadow-dropped in true ARMA style, the PS5 version of ARMA Reforger, bringing the Cold War to consoles for the first time.
A lot of work seems to have been carried out to make the experience with a controller a solid one and the PS5 version of Reforger including, “adaptive trigger implementation with varied resistance per weapon type, haptic feedback, and motion controls that allow for precise customizability. The game fully utilizes the DualSense controller’s advanced capabilities to increase immersion.”
With over 61km squared of maps across two islands provided, the game also includes a real-time editor called Game Master so you can create your own scenarios. We have a feeling this one is going to be popular, even though the plethora of PC mods will not be available on the PlayStation version.
ARMA Reforger is available right now at the PlayStation Store or you can find out more about it here, or by watching the new trailer above.
ARMA Reforger PS5 modes:
- Conflict is a strategic battle for two islands whereby teams must capture specific points to gain an advantage over the enemy. Not only must they engage in combat with opposing factions, but they must build structures and run logistics to gain a defensible foothold on the island.
- Game Master allows players to create custom scenarios with in-game assets to play solo or with friends. These can range from straightforward missions to elaborate scenarios, and the Game Master can modify the scenarios on the fly to curate a thrilling experience for players.
- Combat Ops is a cooperative or single-player game mode where players must complete specific tasks and battle to extract from the islands of Everon and Arland. This cooperative game mode features dynamic objectives and enemy spawning, creating a unique experience for every match.
- Capture & Hold is a rapid-fire, high-pressure game mode that concentrates the immersive and realistic gameplay of Arma Reforger into short and intense matches.
