It’s a particular time of 12 months for combating sport followers and rivals gearing up for the Evolution Championship Collection (Evo) in Las Vegas this weekend. To kick off this thrilling week, we’re happy to share new photos and the official identify for Undertaking Defiant, now referred to as FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick.
As introduced in the course of the June 2025 State of Play, FlexStrike is the primary struggle stick controller designed by Sony Interactive Leisure. Suitable with PS5 or PC by way of a wired connection or wirelessly with PlayStation Hyperlink, our modern ultra-low latency wi-fi expertise, FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick options mechanical swap buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These embrace sq., circle, and octagon restrictor gates that match into the struggle stick’s built-in storage compartments alongside the included PS Hyperlink USB adapter. Gamers can simply and securely transport the struggle stick, all of its parts such because the included USB-C cable, and extra to a neighborhood struggle evening, a good friend’s home, or a match with the included sling carry case, and keep able to play with the built-in rechargeable battery.
Listed below are further options that gamers can count on from PlayStation’s first struggle stick:
- Simultaneous PlayStation Hyperlink audio: On PS5, FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick affords a seamless combating sport expertise. Gamers can use a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter to attach the FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick and a Pulse Elite wi-fi headset or Pulse Discover wi-fi earbuds concurrently on PS5, for an ultra-low latency audio and voice chat expertise within the warmth of battle.
- FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick will characteristic an up to date PlayStation Hyperlink USB adapter that’s appropriate with USB-C ports.
- Twin FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick connections: On PS5, join two FlexStrike wi-fi struggle sticks by way of a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter for sofa competitors or co-op.
- Sturdy and ergonomic design: The FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick encompasses a distinctive, ergonomic design with comfortably angled surfaces and a non-slip base for a agency basis. It additionally has a high-quality custom-designed digital stick.
- DualSense controller connectivity: You may preserve your DualSense wi-fi controller on PS5 related concurrently the FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick, in the event you’d like to make use of it as an extra controller for navigating menus between fights.
- Adjustable controls and DualSense inputs: The FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick options the identical sport management inputs discovered on the DualSense controller**, plus a touchpad. There’s additionally further customization choices – you may swap directional inputs with a built-in lever mode swap, or lock within the structure and forestall unintended inputs throughout a match with a devoted lock button.
- For gamers who select to attach simply the FlexStrike wi-fi struggle keep on with their PS5, a fast press of the PS button may wake the related PS5 console as soon as synced.
At Evo 2025 in Las Vegas from August 1 to three, FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick will even be on show solely* for the primary time – go to the Struggle Stick Museum and the Arc System Works sales space for a primary have a look at the struggle stick and included sling carry case.
The FlexStrike wi-fi struggle stick arrives in 2026 – keep tuned to PlayStation.Weblog for extra particulars and go to PlayStation.com/FlexStrike to enroll in the most recent e mail updates in regards to the upcoming controller.
*Show unit doesn’t mirror closing product design, which is topic to alter
**Directional pad managed with lever, and mute button not included
