It’s a particular time of 12 months for preventing 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 pictures and the official title for Undertaking Defiant, now known as FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick.
As introduced through the June 2025 State of Play, FlexStrike is the primary combat 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 combat stick options mechanical swap buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These embody sq., circle, and octagon restrictor gates that match into the combat stick’s built-in storage compartments alongside the included PS Hyperlink USB adapter. Gamers can simply and securely transport the combat stick, all of its elements such because the included USB-C cable, and extra to a neighborhood combat evening, a buddy’s home, or a match with the included sling carry case, and keep able to play with the built-in rechargeable battery.
Listed here are further options that gamers can anticipate from PlayStation’s first combat stick:
- Simultaneous PlayStation Hyperlink audio: On PS5, FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick gives a seamless preventing sport expertise. Gamers can use a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter to attach the FlexStrike wi-fi combat 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 combat stick will function an up to date PlayStation Hyperlink USB adapter that’s suitable with USB-C ports.
- Twin FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick connections: On PS5, join two FlexStrike wi-fi combat sticks by way of a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter for sofa competitors or co-op.
- Sturdy and ergonomic design: The FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick incorporates 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 maintain your DualSense wi-fi controller on PS5 related similtaneously the FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick, should 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 combat 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 stop unintended inputs throughout a match with a devoted lock button.
- For gamers who select to attach simply the FlexStrike wi-fi combat stick 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 combat stick can even be on show solely* for the primary time – go to the Battle Stick Museum and the Arc System Works sales space for a primary take a look at the combat stick and included sling carry case.
The FlexStrike wi-fi combat 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 concerning the upcoming controller.
*Show unit doesn’t replicate last product design, which is topic to alter
**Directional pad managed with lever, and mute button not included
