Introduction to Returnal
Returnal is a third-person shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 5. Players control Selene Vassos, an astronaut who crash-lands on the alien planet Atropos and is trapped in a time loop. The game features roguelike elements, where death results in restarting the cycle, but with persistent discoveries and evolving challenges.
This manual provides essential information for setting up, playing, and maintaining your Returnal game for the PlayStation 5.
1. セットアップとインストール
- ゲームディスクを挿入します: Gently insert the Returnal game disc into your PlayStation 5 console's disc drive with the label facing up.
- システムソフトウェアアップデート: Ensure your PlayStation 5 console is connected to the internet and has the latest system software update installed. Navigate to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings 更新を確認します。
- ゲームのインストール: The game will begin installing automatically. Follow any on-screen prompts. Installation time may vary depending on your console's settings and internet connection for potential game updates.
- ゲームを起動します: Once installation is complete, select the Returnal icon from your PlayStation 5 home screen to launch the game.

Image: The Returnal game case and disc, ready for installation on a PlayStation 5 console.
2. 操作とゲームプレイ
2.1 基本的な制御
Returnal utilizes the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's features, including adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, for an immersive experience. Refer to the in-game control scheme for detailed button mappings, which can typically be found in the game's pause menu.
- 動き: 左アナログスティック
- 標的: 右アナログスティック
- シュート: R2 (Adaptive Trigger)
- Alternate Fire: L2 (Adaptive Trigger)
- ダッシュ: Circle button
- ジャンプ: Xボタン
- 交流する: 四角いボタン
- Melee: R3 (Right Analog Stick click)
- 地図: タッチパッド
2.2 Gameplay Cycle
Returnal is a roguelike game. Each time Selene dies, she is resurrected at her ship, the Helios, at the beginning of the cycle. While the planet's layout and available items change with each cycle, certain permanent upgrades and story progress are retained.
- 探索: Navigate the procedurally generated environments of Atropos, discovering new areas, enemies, and secrets.
- 戦闘: Engage in fast-paced, bullet-hell inspired combat against alien creatures. Utilize various weapons, artifacts, and parasites to enhance your abilities.
- 進行状況: Collect Obolites (in-cycle currency), Ether (persistent currency), and various items to improve Selene's capabilities for the current run.
- 話: Uncover the mysteries of Atropos and Selene's past through narrative sequences and environmental storytelling.

Image: Selene, the protagonist, in combat against an alien entity, showcasing the game's third-person shooter mechanics.

画像: クローズアップ view of Selene firing her weapon, illustrating the visual effects of combat.

Image: Selene navigating a dense barrage of purple projectiles, characteristic of the game's bullet-hell combat style.
3. メンテナンス
- Game Disc Care: Keep the game disc clean and free from scratches. Store it in its case when not in use. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the disc from the center outwards if cleaning is necessary.
- System Software Updates: Regularly check for and install PlayStation 5 system software updates to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.
- ゲームのアップデート: Ensure Returnal is updated to the latest version. Your PlayStation 5 typically downloads game updates automatically when connected to the internet.
- ストレージ管理: Periodically check your PlayStation 5's storage to ensure sufficient space for game updates and future installations.
4。 トラブルシューティング
| 問題 | 考えられる解決策 |
|---|---|
| ゲームが起動しない、またはフリーズする |
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| Performance issues (e.g., frame drops) |
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| Disc read errors |
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If you encounter persistent issues not covered here, please refer to the official PlayStation Support website or the game's publisher for further assistance.
5. 仕様
- 製品名: Returnal for PlayStation 5
- 商品モデル番号: 3005733
- メーカー: Sony Playstation
- 発売日: 30年2021月XNUMX日
- 言語: 英語
- 製品寸法: 1.45 x 17.07 x 13.44 cm(パッケージ)
- 商品の重量: 50 g (packaging)
- プラットフォーム: プレイステーション5

Image: A formidable alien creature from Atropos, illustrating the diverse enemy designs in Returnal.

Image: A powerful, boss-like alien entity, demonstrating the scale and intensity of encounters in the game.
6. 保証情報
This software product is subject to the standard warranty terms provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Please refer to the legal section within the game or the official PlayStation website for detailed warranty information regarding software titles. Typically, software warranties cover defects in the media (disc) itself, but not issues arising from misuse, unauthorized modifications, or compatibility problems with non-PlayStation hardware.
7. カスタマーサポート
For technical assistance, gameplay questions, or troubleshooting beyond the scope of this manual, please contact PlayStation Support:
- プレイステーションの公式サポート Webサイト: www.playstation.com/support
- Game Publisher: ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント
- 開発者: Housemarque
Please have your PlayStation Network ID and any relevant error codes ready when contacting support.