It’s a particular time of yr for preventing recreation followers and opponents 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 photographs and the official identify for Mission Defiant, now known as FlexStrike wireless fight stick.
As introduced throughout the June 2025 State of Play, FlexStrike is the first fight stick controller designed by Sony Interactive Leisure. Suitable with PS5 or PC through a wired connection or wirelessly with PlayStation Hyperlink, our modern ultra-low latency wireless expertise, FlexStrike wireless fight stick options mechanical swap buttons and toolless swappable restrictor gates. These embrace sq., circle, and octagon restrictor gates that match into the fight stick’s built-in storage compartments alongside the included PS Hyperlink USB adapter. Gamers can simply and securely transport the fight stick, all of its parts such because the included USB-C cable, and extra to an area fight 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 below are further options that gamers can anticipate from PlayStation’s first fight stick:
- Simultaneous PlayStation Hyperlink audio: On PS5, FlexStrike wireless fight stick gives a seamless preventing recreation expertise. Gamers can use a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter to attach the FlexStrike wireless fight stick and a Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Discover wireless earbuds concurrently on PS5, for an ultra-low latency audio and voice chat expertise within the warmth of battle.
- FlexStrike wireless fight stick will function an up to date PlayStation Hyperlink USB adapter that’s appropriate with USB-C ports.
- Twin FlexStrike wireless fight stick connections: On PS5, join two FlexStrike wireless fight sticks through a single PS Hyperlink USB adapter for sofa competitors or co-op.
- Sturdy and ergonomic design: The FlexStrike wireless fight 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 preserve your DualSense wireless controller on PS5 linked concurrently the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, if you happen to’d like to make use of it as a further controller for navigating menus between fights.
- Adjustable controls and DualSense inputs: The FlexStrike wireless fight stick options the identical recreation 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 format and stop unintentional inputs throughout a match with a devoted lock button.
- For gamers who select to attach simply the FlexStrike wireless fight keep on with their PS5, a fast press of the PS button also can wake the linked PS5 console as soon as synced.
At Evo 2025 in Las Vegas from August 1 to three, FlexStrike wireless fight stick may even be on show solely* for the first time – go to the Fight Stick Museum and the Arc System Works sales space for a first have a look at the fight stick and included sling carry case.
The FlexStrike wireless fight stick arrives in 2026 – keep tuned to GameGlory for extra details and go to PlayStation.com/FlexStrike to enroll in the most recent electronic mail updates in regards to the upcoming controller.
*Show unit doesn’t mirror last product design, which is topic to alter
**Directional pad managed with lever, and mute button not included