5 best FPS games on PS5 to play right now

This article covers five of the best FPS games on PS5 that you can play right now (Image via Ubisoft Toronto || Embark Studio || Bungie)
This article covers five of the best FPS games on PS5 to play right now (Image via Ubisoft Toronto || Embark Studio || Bungie)

Some of the best FPS games on PS5 offer an immersive experience with their high-quality graphics and deeply engaging gameplay. From the extensive library of PS5, we have enlisted titles from various genres, which engage you throughout the day. Among these titles, some are free to play, while others need to be purchased from the PlayStation store or any other affiliated platforms.

Let's explore the five of the best FPS games on PS5 to play right now.

Note: The article is subjective and solely reflects the writer’s opinion.


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Here are the 5 best FPS games on PS5 to play right now

1) Valorant

Valorant (Image via Riot Games)
Valorant (Image via Riot Games)

Valorant was initially launched for PC in 2020. Then, the game's increased hype led the developers to make it available for consoles. It is a 5v5 tactical Agent-based multiplayer game. Like Counter-Strike, it has two sites: Attacking and Defending.

The Attackers' objective is to plant the Spike within a limited time frame, whereas the Defenders must prevent them from doing so or defuse it within a limited time. Overall, the Agents' abilities mechanism and fast-paced gameplay make it one of the best FPS games on PS5.


2) Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 (Image via Ubisoft Toronto)
Far Cry 6 (Image via Ubisoft Toronto)

If you enjoy thrilling action games with an interesting storyline, this title is a good choice. Players control a male character, Dani Rojas, who is assigned to overthrow Castillo, the main antagonist of this title.

This is the sixth main installment of the Far Cry series set on the Caribbean island of Yara. It contains many elements like a leveling-up system and side quests to keep you engaged during gameplay. The high-quality graphics and audio offer a realistic environment, placing it among the best FPS games on PS5.

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3) Call of Duty Warzone

Call of Duty Warzone (Image via Activision)
Call of Duty Warzone (Image via Activision)

For battle royale lovers, Call of Duty Warzone is the perfect title to try out. It is the second main battle-royale installment following the "Blackout" mode of CoD Black Ops 4. Players can compete with 150 players in a single match and use various unique weapons that feel real.

It features two main modes: Battle Royale and Plunder, besides an additional LTM called Resurgence. Players can play on several iconic maps like Verdansk and Rebirth Island.


4) THE FINALS

THE FINALS (Image via Embark Studio)
THE FINALS (Image via Embark Studio)

THE FINALS is a free-to-play FPS game developed by Embark Studio. This VR combat title features modes like Cashout, Bank It, Power Shift, and Ranked Tournament, with two, three, or four teams competing against each other. Furthermore, players can choose characters based on three classes: Light, Medium, and Heavy, each having its own weapons, moves, and gadgets.

An interesting respawn feature of this game that makes it different from others is when a player gets eliminated, they turn into a statue, which the teammates can carry and interact with to revive them.


5) Destiny 2

Destiny 2 (Image via Bungie)
Destiny 2 (Image via Bungie)

Set in a Sci-fi environment, this title allows players to take the role of a Guardian, protecting Earth's last safe city from aliens and the threat of the Darkness. It features both PvE and PvP modes, making it challenging yet exciting.

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It also allows one to choose from three classes: Warlock, Hunter, and Titan, each having its own specialty. Players can also customize their characters by changing their gender, melee, and protection abilities.


That concludes our list of the five best FPS games on PS5 that you should consider playing right now. Which of these are you looking forward to playing first? Let us know in the comments.


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