In 2025, Sony PlayStation unveiled its first wireless fight stick designed specifically for PS5 and PC gamers.
Edwin Foo, Sony Interactive Entertainment's VP of Product Development, revealed the device—internally known as Project Defiant—will provide players with "greater freedom to enjoy their preferred fighting titles."
Sony guarantees ultra-responsive wireless performance on both PS5 and PC, with the added flexibility of a wired connection. This precision is crucial for fighting game enthusiasts who demand instantaneous input recognition for complex combos.
The controller features an ergonomic build, a proprietary high-quality digital stick engineered by Sony, and tool-free interchangeable restrictor gates (square, circular, or octagonal) that conveniently store within the unit. The package includes a practical sling carry case for portability.
Pricing and exact launch details remain undisclosed—Sony currently confirms only a tentative 2026 release window.
The announcement coincides with Sony's development of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a forthcoming 4v4 Marvel fighting title by Guilty Gear creator Arc System Works, also slated for 2026—potentially aligning with the controller's release.
Sony launched summer gaming announcements with spectacular momentum, showcasing an array of titles preceding Summer Games Fest. Key reveals from PlayStation's State of Play 2025 included 007 First Light, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Romeo is a Dead Man, and Silent Hill f's confirmed launch date.
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