The Medium PS5 is the PlayStation 5 release of Bloober Team’s third-person psychological horror game, which arrived on PS5 on 3 September 2021 after launching first on Xbox Series X|S and PC. You play Marianne, a medium gifted with several psychic abilities, who explores both the real world and the spirit world to uncover a dark mystery. Its defining idea is what Bloober Team calls Dual-Reality gameplay: at certain moments the screen splits and you control Marianne in both worlds at once. The physical edition is published at retail by Koch Media, and the game runs on Unreal Engine 4.
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Two worlds at the same time
The Medium PS5 is built around the gap between two realities. In the material world Marianne sees an ordinary, if decaying, place; in the spirit world the same location appears twisted and threatening, full of things the living cannot see. At key moments the game shows both side by side, and anything Marianne does in one world can affect the other. Puzzles use that link: a path blocked in reality can be open in the spirit world, and energy found on one side can power something on the other. It is a slow, deliberate kind of horror that rewards paying attention to every detail on screen.
Marianne and the mystery
Marianne is a medium, someone who can communicate with the dead and sense what others cannot. The story follows her as she investigates a dark mystery that only her abilities can untangle, and it deals with heavy themes in the psychological horror tradition rather than relying on constant combat. Bloober Team is known for narrative horror games, and in The Medium PS5 the focus stays on atmosphere, exploration and story. Expect long stretches of tension and discovery, with danger used sparingly and to strong effect.
A score by Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski
The music is a real highlight. Akira Yamaoka, famous for the Silent Hill soundtracks, worked with Bloober Team composer Arkadiusz Reikowski on what the studio describes as an original dual score, mirroring the game’s two worlds. The soundtrack was also released separately on vinyl and CD, which says something about how much attention went into it. Headphones are worth using for The Medium PS5, since sound plays a big part in building the uneasy mood between scenes.
Built for PS5
Bloober Team designed the PS5 version to take advantage of the console hardware and the DualSense controller, making the experience more tactile and immersive according to the studio’s distributor. Koch Media also highlights that the game has no loading screens as you move through it, which matters in a game that depends on keeping you inside its atmosphere. The game is played solo; Bloober Team’s material describes Marianne’s journey only, with no multiplayer mode mentioned.
Who will enjoy it
The Medium PS5 suits players who enjoy story-driven horror in the style of Silent Hill or Bloober Team’s earlier games, where exploration, puzzles and mood matter more than shooting. It is a good choice for an evening game played with the lights off, and its length makes it a complete experience rather than a never-ending one. Players who like discussing a story after finishing it will find plenty to think about in Marianne’s journey.
Who This Is Not For
The Medium PS5 is not for players who want action, combat or multiplayer: it is a single-player, slow-paced psychological horror game focused on exploration and puzzles. Its themes are dark and mature, so it does not suit children or anyone sensitive to disturbing content. Bloober Team does not publish an Arabic language option, and players who dislike slow pacing may find some sections drawn out.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the The Medium PS5 brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days at most, with free delivery on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our PlayStation Games range, or see the Bloober Team official press release for The Medium on PlayStation 5.
The Medium PS5 Specifications
- Title: THE MEDIUM
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Developer: Bloober Team
- Physical edition publisher: Koch Media
- Genre: Third-person psychological horror
- PS5 release date: 3 September 2021
- Main character: Marianne, a medium
- Key feature: Dual-Reality gameplay (real world and spirit world)
- Music: Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski
- Engine: Unreal Engine 4
- Mode: Single player
- Format: Physical game for PS5
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
The Medium PS5 FAQ
Is The Medium PS5 multiplayer?
No. It is a single-player story game; no multiplayer mode is mentioned by Bloober Team.
Is The Medium a PlayStation exclusive?
No. It launched first on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and came to PS5 on 3 September 2021.
Who composed the music?
2 composers: Akira Yamaoka of Silent Hill fame and Arkadiusz Reikowski.
Does The Medium PS5 work on PS4?
No. This is the PS5 version, and the game was not released on PS4.
Is it suitable for children?
No. It is a dark psychological horror game with mature themes.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine The Medium PS5 physical game, brand-new and sealed.
How long does delivery take?
3 business days at most across the UAE. Orders from AED 300 ship free, and the checkout page shows any current fee for your order.
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