The PlayStation 5 offers far more than just its native library, as thanks to backward compatibility and a plethora of remasters, some of the greatest trilogies in gaming history can be played on Sony’s latest console. Whether players are in the mood for action RPGs, sci-fi adventures, or mascot platformers, the PS5 has iconic trilogies that can be played from beginning to end.
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The best PS5 RPGs find ways to push the console to its limits, providing players with an engrossing experience unlike anything else that came before.
This list highlights complete trilogies that are playable on PS5, regardless of whether they were originally released on earlier consoles or remastered for modern hardware. So, for those seeking a journey across three games that offer either an overarching story, evolving gameplay, or both, then these trilogies are the perfect place to start.
This list will consider all games that are playable on a PlayStation 5, as opposed to specifically native PS5 games.
Dark Souls Trilogy
Among the Most Influential Action RPG Trilogies of All Time
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The Dark Souls trilogy is one of the most influential sets of games in modern times. Although Demons’ Souls was the first game to adopt the style known today as Soulslike, it was the original Dark Souls that took the gaming industry by storm with its captivating boss fights, ingenious design, and brutal but fair difficulty.
Dark Souls 2 is regarded as a significant step down from its predecessor, but the third game ended the trilogy in style and cemented the trilogy as one of the finest in gaming history.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
A Gripping Story Spanning All Three Games
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BioWare’s Mass Effect trilogy began life under Microsoft Game Studios, with the original game being released exclusively for the Xbox 360, a console renowned for its RPG offerings. However, the game and its sequels would soon be available on the blue brand as well, and the franchise is now under Electronic Arts’ ownership.
