PlayStation Plus subscribers have a lot to look forward to in the near future, and May 9 is one date that marks a particularly exciting addition to the service. PlayStation Plus offers both a rotating library of monthly games and, on its Extra and Premium tiers, a less transient catalog of titles both classic and new. Accessing any PlayStation Plus perks requires a subscription, but that also throws online access for multiplayer services and more into the mix.
As revealed on the official, will be added to PlayStation Plus for Extra and Premium subscribers on May 9, the day of its launch across all platforms. This new indie game looks set to be a beautifully atmospheric platformer with Metroidvania elements, created by solo developer Billy Basso.
It puts a focus on puzzles and environmental manipulation rather than combat, making it a unique option for anyone weary of the typical approach to the genre. Day-one releases on PlayStation Plus are still rather infrequent, but they've given wonderful exposure to other indie games, like the artistic, open-world adventure .
Although is the first independent game to be released by Billy Basso, it's already gotten a lot of attention thanks to the involvement of publisher Bigmode. This new company is a foray into publishing from popular YouTuber videogamedunkey, whose major platform provides the perfect sphere to advertise any games that come under the Bigmode umbrella. 's launch will be the first Bigmode release, and it's a good sign that the company is securing partnerships like the PlayStation Plus availability for the game.
Unfortunately, although doesn't have intense hardware requirements, it won't be releasing on PS4, so subscribers who have stuck to the last generation so far will be out of luck. Other options are PC and the Nintendo Switch, although playing it on either of those platforms will require an upfront cost of $24.99. isn't coming to Xbox platforms or services, at least for now, so a free Xbox Game Pass version for PC or console doesn't seem to be on the table as an alternative.
isn't the only exciting upcoming PlayStation Plus addition, and the remaining part of April is throwing in a couple of significant offerings ahead of its release. April 16 gifts PS Plus with , a 2023 hit with a dubious claim to indie status but an excellent experience to offer, and April 23 adds , a day-one inclusion that could offer a more action-oriented platformer alternative to
Just how good is remains to be seen, but it's definitely equipped with some key ingredients for success. With gorgeous lighting, fluid movement, and a unique approach to puzzling, there's a lot to love if everything comes together well. May 9 should be an exciting day for PlayStation
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PlayStation 5 owners who obtained Fallout 4 via the PS Plus Collection can now finally download the game's next-gen update. The long-awaited Fallout 4 patch initially rolled out on April 25, promptly sowing confusion among some PlayStation users who found themselves unable to access it.
The long-awaited Fallout 4 next-gen update is out now, but PlayStation Plus subscribers are having trouble playing it. Fallout 4 fans have been waiting years for the popular open world RPG to get a native release on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and luckily, their wish has finally been granted. As of now, Fallout 4 players on all platforms can download the next-gen upgrade completely free of charge.
Sony routinely adds new games to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, a curated library of PS4 and PS5 titles that’s accessible to those subscribed to PlayStation Plus’ Extra and Premium tiers at no additional cost. As is the case with all such subscription services though, the PS Plus Game Catalog’s library of games is a rolling one that also routinely sees games being removed.
The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalog is expanding to include 14 new games today. The April 2024 additions to PS Plus even include one day-one release.
Sony has revealed the slate of games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in April. In the coming weeks, PS Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium tier members will get access to deep-sea exploration RPG Dave the Diver, Metroidvania action title Tales of Kenzera: Zau, indie platformer Animal Well, open-world racing title Crew 2, action platformer Raji: An Ancient Epic and more. Most of these games will be available on the PS Plus catalogue on April 16. Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Animal Well, on the other hand, will join the service as day-one launch titles on April 23 and May 9, respectively.
PlayStation has officially confirmed Animal Well as a day one game for the Extra and Premium tiers of PlayStation Plus. While Xbox Game Pass features more day one games on average, PlayStation Plus has added its fair share of day one games over the years as well. In fact, a day one game is coming to the subscription service later this month.
Sony has announced the April 2024 game lineup for Extra and Premium Playstation Plus subscribers, along with a few new Classics Catalog titles for Premium members. All titles will be available to play on April 16.
Rely on your wits in Animal Well, slip into a wetsuit with Dave the Diver and journey through mystical 2.5D realms in Tales of Kenzera: Zau. All three games launch onto PlayStation as part of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog. And there are even more games joining April’s Game Catalog lineup. Let’s take a closer look at each. Aside from Animal Well and Tales of Kenzera: Zau, all titles will be available on April 16.