Gravity Rush Launches Today on PS Vita – Get the Inside Scoop on DLC

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Gravity Rush Launches Today on PS Vita – Get the Inside Scoop on DLC

To help celebrate today’s U.S. launch of Gravity Rush for PlayStation Vita, I’m excited to share this new trailer which will give you a taste of what the game has in store for you:

Gravity Rush Launches Today on PS Vita – Get the Inside Scoop on DLC

Gravity Rush was based on the inspiration I received from the artwork I saw in a magazine when I was a teenager. When I joined the industry, I thought that someday I would want to create a game with a world setting as vivid as that piece of art.

It’s been awhile since Japanese videogames have carried the clout that they used to in our industry. When I began my career, I was striving to find a way to break through. I thought about making a game based on the top global marketing strategies, major genres that were popular at that time, and even based on a character that would be widely accepted in the Western market. However, none of those concepts produced the results I desired, which is when I realized I was trying to put the cart in front of the horse.

After that, my ideas began to gain more momentum. The Gravity Rush project started with the simple idea of ‘making something based on my original vision,’ a game that has a brand new and exciting mechanic, gorgeous visuals, a captivating setting, fascinating storyline, and lovable characters. The goal was to deliver a game that contained each of these aspects. If you think of it, that’s what most games are targeting, and it makes sense to go back to the basics.

During the production process, we faced a few challenges and there were times when the game was misunderstood. However, thanks to the potential of PlayStation Vita, we were able to create something completely unique to the market. The path we took was similar to the character Kat’s, where she started off unsure of herself, but slowly gained the trust of her peers and became accepted and admired.

We’ve been receiving a tremendous amount of feedback from players since the title was released in Japan. I was both surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of comments I received. Most of the feedback was positive, and one comment that really touched me was: “It’s been awhile since I enjoyed a game like this that is truly innovative, and I believe that only a Japanese developer could have created such a work of art.” I really feel that my vision fit what the players wanted to see, and that I have truly achieved what I was striving for. That comment almost brought me to tears. This assured me that our thought process wasn’t wrong. I feel a state of fulfillment, and I’m sincerely hoping that everyone who plays the game will have a similar opinion.

Gravity Rush Military DLC

With Gravity Rush launching today in the U.S., I wanted to not only take this opportunity to reflect on my experience creating the game, but look to the future and share that we have a great lineup of DLC on the way. First, I’m pleased to announce that if you purchase Gravity Rush for the first week on PSN for $35.99, you’ll also receive the Military DLC Pack for free (this promotion will run from 6/12 to 6/19).

Gravity Rush Spy DLC

In addition, on June 26th we’ll be releasing the Spy Pack. For just $3.99 you’ll receive a Spy Costume as well as two exciting new Side Missions and two Challenge Missions to unlock.

Gravity Rush Maid DLC

Then, on July 10th, you’ll be able to download the Maid Pack. Priced at $3.99, the Maid Pack offers a stylish Maid Costume and two additional unlockable Side Missions and Challenge Missions.

If you miss out on the Military Pack during launch week, you will also have the opportunity to purchase it starting on July 24th for $3.99.

I hope that you enjoy experiencing Gravity Rush and these three DLC packs as much as the team and I enjoyed creating them!

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330 Comments

  • It’s worth the wait. I love this game, but I really wanted Gungnir too.

    Nice first impression for wanting to buy a game day one from PSN

  • wonderful….even the MGS collection

  • @242
    You’re right! Holy ****

  • its out its out

  • NOpe……
    Chuck Testa

  • yeah ts there!!! I want my MGS HD too!!!! Hate you Sony

  • FINALLY THE WAIT IS OVER!!!! At least I can say the wait made the moment it was put up on the store near orgasmic. Enjoy a great game..

  • escape plan demo up aswell

  • MGS is online….downloading currently

    You must however, use the search bar the locate it in the store.

  • Maid outfit? Oh goddd D:

  • Still no

  • got in to say that it was finally up since a few mins ago but it seems i wasnt the only suffering of PSS chronic search syndrome lol

  • The worst part of this whole debacle is the utter lack of communication whatsoever on what is supposed to be the direct conduit ( the blog) to the people who actually care and stick with Sony.

    To add insult to injury, they post on NeoGaf, which is an awesome community, but in no way affiliated with their official line of communication.

    This is unacceptable, tell your customers, your most loyal customers whats going on. You know a little update goes a long way. Have you guys learned nothing after the network was hacked? Really awful customer service.

  • No for which game?
    @259 (Klonoa11)

  • It’s up for you guys?!
    I still can’t see the new games.

  • Finally, it’s up!

  • Use the search bar to locate the games. You will find them.

  • Ok nevermind, found it.
    Thank god. Though Sony’s crappy timing really killed my excitement…

  • hilarious the escape plan demo just gave me an error…lol
    what a joke

  • Good good.

  • ok now what is everyones wait time?? mine says 30 mins left and the dlc! go att u verse!

  • @261 either, and i used the search bar, but after restarting my vita, it showed up

    “yes!”
    -M. Bison

  • Wow you must have some impressive internet speed there my friend.
    I find it interesting though that I have the same internet plan (AT&T) and am looking at approximately 120min.
    @269 (KironZero)

  • gravity rush is up on psn, :)

  • It’s about time! I hope they say some kind of apology, or at least explain what caused the delay.

  • Finally! and kudos to sony for making it right by including the military dlc in the psn download

  • dlc = 100kilobytes
    aka. couple seconds for download

  • What search bar???

  • top right hand corner. Little icon with a magnified glass

  • Now that you mention it…. I dont have any magnifier glass in the top right corner… I believe that is because I’m from Mexico…..

  • 20 mins left. i dont need sleep!

  • I LOVE my VITA and try to help Sony out as much as possible;however, I do understand the complaints from people who have chose to go digital myself included. I purchased my MGS hard copy as the file size would take too much on my 32gb memory chip; however, I prefer digital games for vita. Those of us who choose to support Sony most tend to get shafted. I purchased: the first edition vita bundle, a 32gb memory, Uncharted, Shinobido 2, unit 13, ridge racer and all its dlc, mod nation, Umvc3, blazblue, Disgea,resistance, metal gear solid, and super stardust. I chose to support Sony hardcore and for what to be just another consumer who Sony doesn’t even care to keep informed. Remote Play? My psp game support? ps one support?

  • Hmmm….
    @278 (Donelwero)

    If what your telling me is correct, there must be a technical issue with your system.
    That icon should be on every system regardless of region.
    Have you updated?

  • @279 (KironZero)
    No sleep = Agreed

  • @277 that is the dumbest reason I’ve ever heard. Its at the top right corner.

  • So the mexican psn store can’t use search functions…. so we can’t have access to another games…. F***k you Sony. I’m geting really tired of all their crap. I mean, I love games…. but this is just plain stupid.

  • Oh Shoot my leg its UP! Grace dear 10 minutse yo puh update om the bloge I wanna see whats for grab loaded and ready to fire My wallet screams!

  • @282 I’ll upload a pic of it in a second. Just to show you how dumb is Sony.

  • Great, Downloading Gravity and Metal Gear Now !!!

  • MGS is up too? I can’t find it…

  • My comment with the link to the pic is awaiting moderation… and since I haven’t seen any mods around in the whole day… Well I have to wait for the so called update.

  • Use search option it’s now there, I just purchased it

  • @287 just search for it and buy.

  • “Thanks”?

    Nah, we’ll go with “It’s about time.”

  • SLEEPLESS_KNIGHT

    My Walmart sucks as I live in a small town and the Vita section is rather pathetic currently. I like having the option of day and date digital releases alongside the retail versions. However I think the games should be available as soon as the clock strikes midnight on the Tuesday they’re released. It would probably increase digital sales.

    But it’s very frustrating when it’s like an entire day late. Is it up yet? I still don’t see it on the PS Store.

  • Now that MGS HD is up, shouldn’t they bring out peace walker for PSP on the Vita library?

  • A remaster of Peace Walker with MGS of psone as extra would be great.

  • I wonder how many times there gonna remaster Mgs.

  • Now, imagine if this same dilemma happened with Monster Hunter…..

  • I can finally rest easy tonight knowing Gravity Rush will be downloading.

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