Time Flies Arrives on PS5 July 31 – PlayStation.Blog

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Hey there! I’m Michael Frei, and yep, I’m the guy behind Time Flies. You know, that game where you get to live the whirlwind life of a fly? Yeah, it’s buzzing its way to PlayStation 5 on July 31st! Maybe you caught a glimpse of it on the PlayStation Blog ages ago. Well, it’s almost here. Finally.

So before you dive into the profound existence of a fly, there’s this little thing we do—checking where you’re playing from. Sounds odd, I know.

Oh, and fun fact. If you’re hanging out in Switzerland, the World Health Organization says you’ll live to about 83.3 years. In game terms? That’s 83.3 seconds of fly time, baby. Got to tick off those bucket list items fast before your tiny life ends. In the USA? You’re flying around for 76.4 seconds. Short and sweet? Or maybe just short.

Anyway—yeah, don’t mind me getting lost here—this life expectancy thing makes the game trickier in different spots. You’d think being a fly’s a breeze, right?

Now, what do you do before you kick the bucket—err, I mean before your time runs out? The big, greasy question. Luckily, the game’s got a handy list of fun stuff. Ever try to “Find God” as a fly? Kinda nuts, but it’s my personal fave on the list. I promise, no spoilers here—you should really flap your way through that one yourself!

You ever wonder what it’s like playing a game, inside another game? I mean, playing as a fly in a game, while playing a game? Trippy, right? Imagine trying to escape hell and float up to heaven, but there were… complications.

Ah, the challenges. As a fly, you’ve got only one-button-at-a-time action; it’s all about that flight stick control life. No fancy combos. Just bouncing, landing, and maybe a little scuttling.

So, got it all figured out? Here’s where it gets juicy. A simple game with just three controls: left, right, and a single trigger to start. To Find God—or whatever you’re up to—just look both ways and maybe head left. Simple? Sure. But there’s always a surprise waiting. Like a game within a game within a fly’s game. Makes sense, somehow?

Anyway, totally hope you enjoy flitting about in Time Flies on your PS5 come July 31! 🖤