Giant Machines 2017 Launches on PS5 This August

Time to crush rocks, move mountains, and send a space shuttle into orbit—right from your PlayStation 5.

On August 7, 2025, the heavy-duty simulator Giant Machines 2017 is making its way to PlayStation 5. Originally developed for PC by Polish studio Code Horizon, the game lets you operate 7 of the world’s most powerful industrial machines through a physics-driven campaign that culminates in launching a space shuttle. The game is already available on PC and Xbox Series X|S. If quirky simulations are more your flavor, check out our feature on Organic Burger Simulator, where fast food meets mayhem.

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Built by the Team Behind Gold Mining Simulator

Code Horizon, best known for Gold Mining Simulator, delivers another realistic industrial experience with full physics simulation and first-person cockpit views. Console publishing is handled by Ultimate Games S.A., who continues bringing niche simulator titles to console players.

Campaign Across Continents—To the Final Launch

Giant Machines 2017 features a structured 14-mission campaign that takes players across Greenland, Canada, and parts of the United States—including Wyoming, Missouri, and Florida. Your ultimate task? Prepare and launch a space shuttle to the International Space Station.

Space shuttle ready for launch on crawler-transporter in Giant Machines 2017 — Prepare for launch—one of Giant Machines 2017’s final missions involves delivering the shuttle to the launchpad

Each machine is recreated with precision and realism, from analog controls for pistons and hydraulic systems to full cockpit immersion. Machines include a space shuttle crawler-transporter, a mountain-demolition rig, heavy-duty bulldozers, massive cranes, and excavation equipment used in everything from ore extraction to steel cutting.

Space shuttle on crawler-transporter approaching launch platform in Giant Machines 2017 — The crawler-transporter carries the shuttle to the launch platform in one of the game’s final missions

Features at a Glance

Control 7 of the world’s largest industrial machines
Realistic physics simulation and analog-style controls
14-mission campaign across multiple countries
First-person cabin view for all machines
Time Attack mode with medals for speed runs

If you’ve ever dreamed of commanding the kind of machines that shape the earth—and launch missions into space—Giant Machines 2017 might just be the most unexpected gem of the summer.