With the State of Play featuring two fighting games in the form of Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, what better time for Sony to announced that they are making a PS5 fight stick?
Currently called Project Defiant, the new stick features the sleek white and black design of the PS5 and will use PlayStation Link tech, promising “ultra-low latency” wireless action.
Here’s what Sony is aiming to deliver:
- “Custom-designed Controls Controller for Fighting Games: Project Defiant features a high-quality digital stick that’s custom designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The controller features toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (square, circle, and octagon) for the stick, buttons with mechanical switches, and a touch pad like the one found on the DualSense wireless controller. It’s built in a sturdy, ergonomic design for a comfortable feel during intense fight sessions. For convenience and portability, the controller has a storage compartment for restrictor gates and PS Link USB adapter. Project Defiant also supports the ability to wirelessly wake up your PS5 by pressing and holding the PS button.”
- “Ultra-low Latency Wireless Connectivity: Players will be able to nail all of their input timing with the benefit of our innovative PS Link wireless technology that is compatible with PS5 and PC, which provides precise in-game response to each button press and digital stick movement. Plus, there’s also the option to simply plug in to play via a wired USB-C connection.”
- “Included Sling Carry Case: Players can easily take Project Defiant on the go in a sleek, sturdy carrying case that includes a lever gap to keep the digital stick safe during transport. “
An actual name and price will be revealed later on. For now, all we know is that it’s coming out in 2026.
I know almost nothing about fight sticks, so how are you guys out there feeling about it? And what sort of price are you predicting? I’m guessing near $200.