Ethan Crossfield 
PlayStation 5 players facing a packed backlog may want to plan ahead for Thursday, August 27. Three notable games are scheduled to launch on the same day: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Star Wars Zero Company. Buying the full lineup will cost about $170 before tax, making this a release date worth prioritizing rather than approaching blindly.
What is releasing on August 27?
The day’s most direct appeal for longtime fans is Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The package includes Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Its biggest draw is Metal Gear Solid 4, which is making its first appearance outside the PlayStation 3. The collection is priced at $49.99, giving buyers three games at a lower cost than purchasing three full-price releases separately.
Which game fits your play style?
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an action-adventure prequel to the two existing A Plague Tale games. The earlier titles are associated with stealth, while Resonance places more emphasis on action. The series has built its reputation around strong visuals, developed characters, and story-driven gameplay, so returning players will be watching to see whether the prequel maintains those strengths. Its launch price is $59.99. Star Wars Zero Company takes a different route, offering turn-based tactics influenced heavily by XCOM. Its design includes customization and permadeath, but the setting and characters come from the Star Wars universe. It is also priced at $59.99 and may be the clearest choice for players seeking a strategy game rather than a cinematic action experience.
How should PS5 players approach the launch?
The combined launch price is approximately $169.97 before tax, so buying everything immediately will be a substantial commitment. Players primarily interested in Metal Gear history may find the collection the most distinctive purchase, particularly because of Metal Gear Solid 4’s wider availability. Fans of narrative action games can keep an eye on Resonance, while strategy enthusiasts have a new potential alternative to the XCOM formula in Star Wars Zero Company. Since all three arrive together, choosing one starting point—or waiting for more information before purchasing—could be the more practical option for players managing both time and budget.
What players should know
- All three games are scheduled to launch on Thursday, August 27.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 costs $49.99 and includes three classic games.
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a $59.99 action-focused prequel.
- Star Wars Zero Company is a $59.99 turn-based tactics game with customization and permadeath.
- Buying the entire lineup costs about $170 before tax.
Expert View
August 27 stands out less because of one guaranteed blockbuster than because three very different releases compete for the same players’ attention and spending. The Metal Gear collection has the clearest historical significance, while Resonance and Star Wars Zero Company appeal to separate audiences. Unless all three match a player’s tastes, waiting or selecting one at launch is a sensible approach.
