PlayStation Studios keeps the festive spirit going by releasing a series of holiday cards for fans to spread the cheer. Coming from a PlayStation Blog post, the card designs celebrate a plethora ofthe games and developers in 2020.
The holiday card series is just one instance ofSony offering holiday gifts to supporters. It is a tradition that showcases game-themed experiences from throughout the recent year. Typically, PlayStation friends and partners from around the globe create the designs.
RELATED:The Best PS5 Holiday Gifts of 2020
Included in the 2020 collection is a widevariety of development teamswith hit games throughout this year. Famous teams like, 2K, Activision, Bethesda, Bungie, Insomniac Games, and Naughty Dog to name just a few. But the list would not be complete without the smaller names too, and PlayStation Studios has it covered. There are plenty of creative styles representing indie developers such as Housemarque, Studio MDHR, and Chucklefish Games.
Some of the best games that saw launches both on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 have some representation here. Front and center are popular releases likeMarvel’s Spiderman: Miles MoralesandGhost of Tsushima. But next-generation cards have nods tothe much lovedDemon’s SoulsandAstro’s Playroom. This is just a small taste of the cards available on the blog post, with plenty of recognizable characters and games to collect.
The PlayStation Blog tradition of posting special holiday cards is certainly a treat for fans of the long-standing studio. There are clever designs in the 2020 collection, like Deacon fromDays Gonemotorcycling through the air with a bag of presents. There is some talent behind various offerings too, like the recreation of characters fromHorizon Zero Dawnand theGhost of Tsushima, Jin Sakai. This series not only brings joyful tidings to viewers, but also fantastic artists into the limelight.
That said, not all the cards this year reach great heights. Compared to some of the highlights, there are certain cards that look to have less effort put into them. Various options, likeActivision’sCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombiescard, just have an image of a game character or model with a slightly festive theme. While it is important that PlayStation Studios show off diverse studios, there are some developers in the list that may have fans wondering why they were included. Overall, the special holiday card series is a fantastic tradition that presents a lens into the experiences that make PlayStation a great studio.
