Summary
The first-person puzzle gameBotany Manorwill be released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on June 04, 2025. Developed by Balloon Studios,Botany Manorwas first released for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC in April 2024.
Tasking players with exploring a majestic manor set in the serene English countryside while cultivating magical plants,Botany Manorappeared as aday-one title on Xbox Game Passto the delight of puzzle game fans. The title has seen largely positive reviews, with both critics and players applauding its pacing, design, and calming soundtrack. As winter approaches and players seem eager for more cozy games to play out of the cold, the popular point-and-click title will soon be available on even more platforms.
Developer Balloon Studios and publisher Whitethorn Games have announced thatBotany Manorwill be released for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on July 24, 2025. Players preferring Sony’s line of consoles will soon be able to take on the mantle of retired botanist Arabella Greene as she seeks to bring her large collection of rare plants back to life. By searching the historic manor and its spacious grounds for clues, new seeds will be unlocked and planted, and the many mysteries of Greene’s past will be unveiled in one of the year’sbest puzzle games. It’s unclear how muchBotany Manor will cost on PlayStation, though it’s currently priced at $24.99 on other platforms. Players wanting a quieter gaming experience lacking conflict and focusing more on creation may enjoy this unique indie title.
When is Botany Manor Coming to PS4 and PS5?
Botany Manorjoins a large collection of beloved puzzle titles available on PlayStation consoles. Similarlycharming and cozy gamesincludeChicory: A Colorful Tale, tasking players with transforming a black-and-white world into color, andCarto, a game utilizing a unique jigsaw puzzle-inspired exploration mechanic. BothMaquetteandThe Witnessalso transport players to worlds rich in greenery and ambiance, with the latter being inspired by the mysterious and landmark setting ofMyst.
The PlayStation brand is seeing an uptick in popularity as the PlayStation 5 Pro made its way into stores on November 7. Featuring advanced ray tracing capabilities, an upgraded GPU, and AI-driven upscaling to support smoother frame rates and higher fidelity graphics, the PS5 Pro will also improve the performance of thousands of PS4 titles withPS5 Pro Game Boost. Players can expect a smoother experience all around, as gameplay on the new console will also be rendered up to 45% faster when compared to the base PS5.
Botany Manor
WHERE TO PLAY
Botany Manor is a first-person puzzle game set in a Victorian English manor. It’s 1890, and you play as botanist Arabella Greene, who is working to finish her botanical research book ‘Forgotten Flora’.Explore a complete historical English manor and its grounds, researching how to grow rare plant specimens from seed. There are many rooms and gardens to discover, all set inside a beautiful countryside surrounding. The manor is filled with mysterious clues for you to discover, including books, posters, letters and fascinating Victorian contraptions.The plants you grow are fantastical, but still inspired by real phenomena in nature, so some of them require you to think outside the box. Using what’s available to you in the manor, you must create the ideal conditions for each plant. Room by room, you learn more about the life and career of Arabella, and the challenges she faced as a woman navigating her scientific career.Botany Manor offers a relaxing and peaceful environment, feel free to stop and smell the roses.
