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PS1 News!

Stay up to date with the latest PS1/PSX homebrew news, including game updates, new games and development progress. This section is dedicated to covering what’s happening right now in the PlayStation 1 homebrew scene. For anyone following PSX homebrew development, this page serves as a dedicated and up-to-date news resource. 
Please note: this page does not list individual game releases. For full game listings, visit the main page or explore the other tabs organized by categories. Check out our Full Homebrew List!
 

Latest PSX Homebrew Scene Updates!

 
Snake Joins PSX Homebrew Leaderboards
Aug 2, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
The PSX Homebrew Games Leaderboards continue to grow with Snake, the iconic homebrew adaptation for the original PlayStation. Take part in the challenge, submit your best score, and compete with the community for the top position.
New Half-Life 1 Port Running on the PS1
Jul 16, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
Bonnie Studios has brought Half-Life to the original PlayStation with a native fan port running on real hardware. Discover how the project works, watch gameplay footage, and learn more about its current development progress.
New Serial Experiments Lain Project Reimagines the Anime as a 3D PS1 Game
Jun 12, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
A PS1 homebrew project reimagines Serial Experiments Lain as a 3D experience set in a faithful recreation of Lain’s bedroom. It recreates iconic spaces like Lain’s bedroom using vertex coloring and minimal textures to match PS1 rendering constraints.
Green Herb Engine - May Progress Report!
Jun 08, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
A chronological report of all major updates released during May for the Green Herb Engine, a PS1 homebrew project by T0fuZ that recreates Resident Evil using original assets and custom systems.
Flappy Week Wrap-Up: Articles, Interviews and Challenges!
May 31, 2026 - PSX Homebrew Games Team
A full recap of Flappy Week covering all articles, interviews, gameplay videos, challenges, and community activities throughout the event. It also highlights the winners, the most notable moments, and the unexpected outcomes of several challenges, as well as the new initiatives introduced during the week.
Flappy Week Begins!
May 24, 2026 - PSX Homebrew Games Team
Flappy Week is a PS1 homebrew event running from May 25th to May 31st, featuring Flappy Adventure X and Flappy Adventure 3, along with articles, gameplay, interviews, challenges, and more community content..
PSX Homebrew Games Announces Its First Online Event!
May 18, 2026 - PSX Homebrew Games Team
PSX Homebrew Games has announced its first community event, featuring a challenge where players must guess two PS1 homebrew titles through clues. The event aims to celebrate the creativity and growth of the modern PS1 homebrew scene.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time on PS1 Sounds Impossible…
May 11, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is being reimagined for the original PS1 through an ambitious homebrew project, with early gameplay footage already showing a playable 3D prototype and surprising technical progress.
When PS1 Homebrew Disappears: The Hidden Problem No One Talks About
Apr 29, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
PS1 homebrew projects can disappear at any time due to fragile distribution methods. This article explores the risks of digital loss, the impact of PSXDev’s shutdown, and how a missing version of Snake PSX was unexpectedly recovered.
GeoDash PSX: A Geometry Dash Demake Built for the Original PlayStation
Apr 23, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
GeoDash PSX brings Geometry Dash-style gameplay to the original PlayStation with a playable demo featuring four levels, music, and core mechanics rebuilt from scratch. The project already delivers a surprisingly faithful experience.
Unity Is Finally Coming to PS1
Apr 17, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
A new tool called PSX Splash 2.0 brings Unity-based game development to the original PlayStation, allowing creators to build full games with modern workflows. With support for animations, camera systems, and memory tracking, this project could mark a major step forward for the PS1 homebrew scene.
Secret of Monkey Island Is Coming to PS1 After 30 Years!
Apr 7, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
A new PS1 homebrew project aims to bring The Secret of Monkey Island to the console more than 30 years after its original release. Early footage shows the game’s introduction running, highlighting both promising progress and the technical challenges still ahead.
Sauna PSX Spinning Camera Bug? DuckStation Fix Explained
Mar 27, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
Some players are experiencing a strange spinning camera issue in Sauna PSX, making the game almost unplayable. This guide explains why it happens and how to fix it easily using DuckStation by properly enabling analog mode.
Geometry Dash PSX Shows New Progress!
Mar 20, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
The Geometry Dash PSX project continues to evolve with new visual improvements, refined gameplay mechanics, and additional features. This latest update showcases steady progress, bringing the experience closer to the feel of the original game while highlighting the potential of this promising homebrew title.
FNAF PSX 1.4.0 Update: Full Rewrite!
Mar 11, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
The latest update for Five Nights at Freddy’s PSX brings a major rewrite, new systems, and gameplay improvements that significantly enhance the experience. From a revamped HUD to new features and optimizations, this milestone release shows the developer’s dedication and sets the stage for future updates.
2025: A Landmark Year for PlayStation Homebrew!
Jan 01, 2026 - CyaneCornix01
This article offers a complete overview of PSX homebrew activity during 2025, clearly distinguishing between fully playable releases, games that received major updates during the year, and promising projects still in development. In addition, we are going to take this opportunity to make some nominations in different categories for the various developers who appear on the list.
Sonic XA v0.6 Released
Nov 07, 2025 - CyaneCornix01
The latest Sonic XA demo introduces Amy Rose as a fully playable character, complete with unique abilities such as the Piko Piko Hammer attacks and enhanced vertical movement. This version also improves stability, fixes several gameplay bugs, and adds quality-of-life refinements that polish the overall experience on original PlayStation hardware.