5 Best PvP Games on PlayStation 5

PvP games have a way of bringing out the competitiveness of players. This makes these types of games immensely more enjoyable. Knowing that you are outwitting or outplaying another player is an extremely satisfying feeling. It is partially due to this fact, that these games have so much replayability and charm to them. If you are someone who enjoys PvP games on PlayStation, then please enjoy our picks for the 5 Best PvP Games on PlayStation 5.

5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

We begin today by starting off our list of the best PvP games on PlayStation 5, with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. This is a game that hopes to blend together the tactical shooter genre, with eh hero shooter genre, in a brave new way. Players are pitted against one another in five-man teams and are responsible for completing varied objectives. Oftentimes these objectives are things such as rescuing a hostage or defusing a bomb. Within the game, there is also a hero system that players have to learn the ins and outs of when they play.

The time to kill in the game is incredibly fast and requires players to be extremely careful in order to protect themselves. The game has quite a realistic damage model in that if players are shot in the head, they die. This means that each individual movement and life matters a lot more than in other PvP games that feature respawns. All in all, this is a fantastic game for players who want a slower more tactical approach to their games. It is for these reasons we consider Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege one of the best PvP games on PlayStation 5.

4. Apex Legends

Switching things up quite a bit, we have what can be described as a beautiful blend of hero shooters and battle royales. Apex Legends is a game that achieved massive popularity. This was accomplished through its stellar gameplay, fun characters, and free-to-play model. This makes it so that the barrier to entry for the game is low, and practically anyone can pick it up and learn how to play. This is wonderful as it is really an all-encompassing experience for anyone who enjoys PvP games on PlayStation.

Additionally, the game features many game modes that greatly alter how the game is played. A variety of weapons are also in the game, each with its own advantages and disadvantages for the player. Including a mode other than Battle Royale is also great. Because it allows players to choose what experience suits them the most. So, to sum it up, Apex Legends is a smooth and intuitive FPS game in which players can work together in order to succeed. For its smooth-responsive gameplay and wonderful blend of hero shooter elements, Apex Legends is great.

3. Fortnite

Keeping somewhat in the same vein here, we have Fortnite. Much like another entry on our list, Fortnite began as a Battle Royale title. However, where the games differ is in what they have managed to branch out toward. Fortnite is a game that has branched out immensely and is able to be adapted into almost any gaming situation. This can be seen in the absolutely monolithic amount of player-made content for the game. While the core of the game may be PvP-focused, there are many more experiences on offer here.

This is great, as it gives the player a plethora of options to choose from. One of the most popular things about the game initially was its building mechanics. However, over time there has been a No-Build iteration of the game created. This makes it so the game is much more gunplay focused and less about building structures for defense. This is great and allows a new way to experience the game. Altogether, Fortnite has not only become one of the biggest cultural icons in recent memory but one of the best PvP games on PlayStation 5 as well.

2. Overwatch 2

For our next entry, we have a game that should come as no surprise. Overwatch was a game that completely dominated the landscape when it was released. So, when the time for its inevitable sequel rolled around, all eyes were on developers Activision Blizzard to show what was next. The decisions that were made regarding the game include things such as shrinking the team size down to five players. This 5v5 format allowed for team fights in the game to be more focused, and less about soaking up more damage from your opponent.

This placed a greater emphasis on individual player skill as a byproduct, which is great. This means that the game now has a much more individual skill-based play that players can engage with. This encourages players to become more proficient with the characters that they choose to use. While it may not have the fervor and hype around it that its predecessor did. The gameplay experience on offer in Overwatch 2 is still one of the best PvP games you can play on PlayStation 5.

1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Now, for our final entry on our list of the best PvP games on PlayStation 5, we have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. The shoes that this game had to fill were immense. The reason for this was multi-layered as well. First, the game served as a follow-up to the immensely popular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2018). Secondly, the game also held the moniker of Modern Warfare II, which for many Call of Duty faithful set expectations extremely high considering the sheer love for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from 2009.

The game, like its predecessor takes a more grounded approach to gunplay as well as gameplay. This can be seen in how the movement mechanics in the game were implemented. The weapons all feel punchy and responsive, and the maps have a higher sense of graphical fidelity than ever before. This makes it so that this game is one of the best Call of Duty entries in recent memory. And considering the franchise drops games annually, this is saying quite a lot. To close, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is one of the best PvP games PlayStation owners can play today.

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