PlayStation Plus subscribers are refusing to download the latest batch of free games, expressing their dissatisfaction with Sony's recent decisions and the lackluster selection of games offered.
PlayStation fans are unimpressed with the trio of new free game downloads for PS5 in September, citing low quality and a lack of interest due to a busy release schedule and recent price increase of PlayStation Plus.
PlayStation Plus will be offering six new games in September, including titles like NieR Replicant and Unpacking, as Sony's PS Plus subscription price increase takes effect.
The leaked lineup of games for PS Plus Extra in September includes Nier Replicant, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, Civilization VI, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, and Unpacking.
Sony has confirmed the full lineup for September's PlayStation Game Catalog, including games like NieR Replicant, Unpacking, and others, all playable from September 19.
PlayStation's State of Play showcase featured announcements including the release date for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, new gameplay footage for Spider-Man 2, the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC, the winter release window for Resident Evil 4's PS VR2 mode, a new story trailer for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the Deep Earth Collection of PS5 accessories, and release dates for Bennett Fody's Baby Steps, Roblox for PS4, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord for PlayStation VR2, Helldivers 2, and the open beta for Foamstars, as well as the announcement of an expansion for Tales of Arise.
PlayStation Plus subscribers in September will receive Planet Coaster, the highly-rated construction and management simulation game, as a surprise addition to the lineup.
PlayStation Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium offer subscribers access to 20 free games, with PS Plus Essential subscribers only receiving three games for the month of September.
PlayStation Plus has announced the list of games that will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers in October 2023, including titles like Far Cry 4, Far Cry 5, The Medium, and Yakuza 3-5 Remastered.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to receiving the survival horror game The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator 22 as freebies for October, with the full lineup set to be officially announced on September 27th.
Guerrilla Games' sci-fi action-RPG, Horizon Forbidden West, will be released on PC in early 2024, featuring the base campaign and the Burning Shores expansion, adding to the growing list of Sony's first-party exclusives making their way to Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The PlayStation Store is currently running a sale on extended play games, offering discounts up to 80% on Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of popular titles.
Sony has announced six upcoming VR games for their PlayStation VR2, including Among Us VR and titles like Journey to Foundation, Heroes of Forever, Tin Hearts, Tiger Blade, and The Foglands.
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The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide range of new games to the eShop, including EA SPORTS FC 24, COCOON, Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, and Silent Hope. There are also several other releases, including puzzle games, RPGs, and action-adventure titles.
Teardown, a game of destruction and blowing things up, will be available on PlayStation Plus on the same day it releases for purchase across consoles, and will include new missions, maps, vehicles, and a season pass with additional content planned for the next year.
The PS Plus Essential drop for October includes The Callisto Protocol, a game with mixed reviews, along with Farming Simulator 22 and Weird West, providing a variety of options for players.
Despite its impressive visuals, some PlayStation Plus subscribers have found the free game for October, The Callisto Protocol, to be beautiful but boring, resulting in a lukewarm reception and a mediocre score on Metacritic.
A leak from Dealabs suggests that the PS Plus Extra lineup for October will include games like Gotham Knights, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, and Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.
PlayStation Plus subscribers may be pleased with the leaked October line-up, which includes games like Gotham Knights, Alien Isolation, and Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, but fans are still hoping for even bigger releases.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will be able to stream select PlayStation 5 games without downloading them, including popular titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West, with high-quality resolution options and enhanced audio capabilities.
Sony has officially announced the October 2023 lineup for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, featuring a total of 15 games including titles like Gotham Knights, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and Tekken 6.
Sony is set to launch cloud-streamed PS5 games on PS5 consoles in Japan, Europe, and North America in October, offering hundreds of games to stream for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
Sony has announced the October 2023 additions to the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog, featuring 11 scary games for Extra and Premium members, including the Batman-based co-op game Gotham Knights and the highly acclaimed Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.
PlayStation Plus subscribers will have access to several new games in October, including Disco Elysium, Gotham Knights, and The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes.
Sony has announced a lineup of horror games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium memberships, including Alien: Isolation, Dead Island: Definitive Edition, Outlast 2, and The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, as well as other titles like Disco Elysium and Gotham Knights.
The survival horror games The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2 are currently free to download on the Epic Games Store, with the first game available now and the sequel next week.
PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat this October with the addition of Alien: Isolation, Dead Island Definitive Collection, and Dark Picture Anthology: House of Ashes, along with a surprise bonus game A-Train Express available only for US users. Additionally, subscribers can enjoy up to £30 off when purchasing two items from the PlayStation Direct store online.
