Beyond: Two Souls
Beyond: Two Souls is an interactive drama action-adventure video game for the PlayStation 3 console, developed by Quantic Dream. Among others it stars actors Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe.
Spotlight
Digital FoundryFace-Off: Beyond: Two Souls on PS4
Remaster class?
VideoWatch: Are we getting tired of re-releases?
It's this week's Eurogamer Show.
VideoVideo: Inside the bonkers brain of David Cage
Press X to EMOTIONS.
VideoTop Five Emotions in Beyond: Two Souls
Ellie Gibson presents a handy video guide.
Key events
29th January 2019
Heavy Rain studio Quantic Dream no longer making PlayStation exclusives
28th November 2015
8th October 2013
1st October 2013
6th September 2013
3rd June 2013
16th April 2013
Beyond: Two Souls preview: David Cage on life after the Rain
21st March 2013
11th January 2013
Heavy Rain, Beyond chief David Cage declares: "sequels kill creativity and innovation"
29th September 2012
Sony on the new PS3, Vita sales, the decline of 3D and the threat of the Wii U
4th September 2012
EA defends sequelitis, bemoans lack of "reward" for launching new IP
17th August 2012
8th June 2012
Changes to The Last of Us' Ellie and announcement of Ellen Page in Beyond are "complete coincidence"
5th June 2012
5th June 2012
Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human get release dates on PC
And demos are coming too.
Heavy Rain studio Quantic Dream no longer making PlayStation exclusives
NetEase funding secured for multiplatform future.
Detroit, Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream loses employment court case
Against staff member who quit due to Photoshop montage scandal.
Quantic Dream: allegations of unhealthy studio culture are a "smear"
Says it has been subjected to "unfounded attacks".
David Cage and Quantic Dream "shocked" by allegations of unhealthy studio culture
UPDATE: A correction, and QD issues a statement.
Quantic Dream addresses Beyond PS4 skin tone changes
David Cage speaks, plus exclusive assets from the game's files.
It looks like Beyond's PS4 version has lightened the skin tone of Saudi characters
Embassy-set level looks different from PS3 original.
Digital FoundryFace-Off: Beyond: Two Souls on PS4
Remaster class?
VideoWatch: Are we getting tired of re-releases?
It's this week's Eurogamer Show.
Beyond: Two Souls gets new PlayStation 4 version next week
But you'll have to wait until March for Heavy Rain.
Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain are heading to PS4
Quantic Dreams' narrative duo coming later this year.
VideoVideo: Inside the bonkers brain of David Cage
Press X to EMOTIONS.
Evidence mounts for Beyond: Two Souls PlayStation 4 release
PS4 Trophies list leak follows earlier retail listings.
Beyond: Two Souls sold over a million copies worldwide
And outsold Heavy Rain in France.
VideoTop Five Emotions in Beyond: Two Souls
Ellie Gibson presents a handy video guide.
UK chart: Pokémon, Beyond fail to dislodge GTA 5
X and Y sales double that of Black and White 2.
Beyond: Two Souls review
Page turner.
Watch the Beyond: Two Souls premiere livestream tonight
David Cage, Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe all in attendance.
Sony confirms Beyond censored in Europe
To secure PEGI 16 age rating.
You can play all of Beyond with your iPhone
"For us this is a key feature in the game."
Beyond: Two Souls PS3 demo release date
UPDATE: Pre-order at GAME to get a week's early access.
Beyond: Two Souls has a touch-controlled co-op mode
Play through the entire game using a tablet/smartphone.
Emotions, meaning and an AI Kubrick: David Cage's vision of the future
Quantic Dream's head on his quest for cinematic games.
Actress Ellen Page accuses Naughty Dog of ripping off her likeness for The Last of Us
"It was not appreciated."
Sony shows a new hard-ass side to Beyond: Two Souls
Dafoe has no chance.
Beyond: Two Souls UK release date confirmed
PS3 still kicking.
Beyond: Two Souls special edition includes a 30-minute exclusive scene
Extra playable content available to those who pre-order.
FeatureQuantic Dream: In pursuit of, and setting, a Hollywood precedent
"This performance is going to change people's and gamers' perception of how a character needs to behave in a video game."
Beyond: Two Souls to be streamed this Saturday night
UPDATE: Watch 35 minutes of footage from the Tribeca Film Festival.
Quantic Dream "very interested" in PS4 touchpad for "designing games that are adapted to a larger audience"
Plus: Does it display images as well?
Heavy Rain cost €16.7 million to make and made Sony "more than €100 million"
"Stop thinking that innovation rhymes with unprofitable."
Pre-production on Beyond dev Quantic Dream's PS4 game began middle of 2012
Hasn't been decided whether Beyond will be ported to PS4.
FeatureBeyond: Two Souls preview: David Cage on life after the Rain
Plus: PlayStation 4! Bullet time! Americo-centrism!
Heavy Rain dev confirms work on PS4 game has begun
Plus: no Move or 3D for Beyond, says Quantic Dream boss.
Beyond: Two Souls set for October
Announces co-star Willem Dafoe.
David Cage: "I actually have probably my next three games in mind"
Please can one star Sylvester Stallone?
Heavy Rain composer Normand Corbeil dies of cancer aged 56
He was scoring Beyond: Two Souls.
Heavy Rain, Beyond chief David Cage declares: "sequels kill creativity and innovation"
"Gamers invest money in publishers having no interest in innovation."
FeatureActual New Games of 2013
More wonder, more awe.
FeatureDevelopers' Most Anticipated Games of 2013
BioShock! GTA5! The Last of Us! Beyond!
FeatureSony on the new PS3, Vita sales, the decline of 3D and the threat of the Wii U
Yesterday Sony launched a new PS3. Today we find out why.
EA defends sequelitis, bemoans lack of "reward" for launching new IP
Working on three to five new IPs for next gen.
As PlayStation 4 looms, Sony says PlayStation 3 is in "prime time"
All roads lead to Tokyo Game Show for super slim announcement.
Seven-minute Beyond: Two Souls gameplay video
Presented by David Cage.
David Cage: "I'm not a frustrated movie director"
Beyond has taken 12 months to shoot, has 2000 page script.
2K Games boss says photorealism aids diversity, Notch disagrees
Can games do nuanced emotion like Brokeback Mountain yet?
Beyond: Two Souls footage shows Ellen Page, co-stars
Juno what's going on?
Warren Spector: "David Cage is a genius"
"I'm in awe of the talent of the guy."
FeatureActual New Games of 2012: The Half-Time Verdict
We pass judgement on the candidates from January and add a few to the list.
Sony: why we're launching new IP this late in the console cycle
"It is part of the role of a platform holder," insists Andrew House.
New PlayStation 3 super slim? "Never say never," says Sony
"Hardware guys are always looking at ways to make things cheaper, smaller."
Changes to The Last of Us' Ellie and announcement of Ellen Page in Beyond are "complete coincidence"
Naughty Dog "didn't realise" she resembled the famous actor, says game director.
Digital FoundryBeyond: Two Souls E3 Action Analysis Video
Performance tests on the technologically superb new reveal from Quantic Dream.
Digital FoundryTech Analysis: Beyond: Two Souls
Digital Foundry's assessment of Quantic Dream's stunning achievements in real-time rendering.
FeatureE3 Reaction: Microsoft vs. Sony: The Console War Is Over, For Now
Both companies have new goals and the contrasts yesterday illustrated them.
VideoBeyond trailer stars Ellen Page, from Heavy Rain dev
PlayStation blog publishes incredible first in-game footage.
Quantic Dream's Beyond confirmed, Ellen Page onboard
UPDATE: PlayStation Move compatible, single-player only.
FeatureBehind Closed Doors with Beyond: Two Souls
We see the first footage of Quantic Dream's paranormal thriller and talk to David Cage about directing Ellen Page.