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 Plus Subscribers, Mark Your Calendars For April 23
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PlayStation Plus gets a lot of attention for its monthly catalog of rotating titles, but the more persistent library accessible through PS+ Extra and Premium is also a crucial part of the membership. Like Xbox Game Pass, this feature makes it possible to get some major releases on day one without making any individual payment, as well as providing an ever-expanding resource to swell backlogs. So far, 2024 has seen notable additions like and theand remakes, making for an increasingly attractive package.
As revealed on the official, the next big day-one addition to the PS Plus catalog is coming on April 23 with , a unique Metroidvania set to launch across all major modern platforms. Developed by the new Surgent Studios and published under Electronic Arts' EA Originals label, the game draws on the personal experience of director Abubakar Salim to tell a single-player story about grief and courage. Without a PS Plus subscription, will retail for $19.99.
In the titular character of Zau makes a deal with the god of death in an attempt to bring his recently passed father back from the grave. Cosmic powers give him unique brawling abilities to deploy against enemies, including everything from elemental attacks to time manipulation. The Highlands, Woodlands, and Deadlands all provide colorful environments to explore in a 2.5D landscape, all inspired by Bantu tales from a variety of African cultures.
has a demo available on Steam for anyone interested in trying it out on PC.
Fans of are likely to know Abubakar Salim from his performance as Bayek of Siwa, the protagonist of who features arguably some of the most compelling voice acting in the franchise. He's also appeared in games like and, and will be lending his voice to the role of Zau in This is the first game he's directed, although it could lead to more from Surgent Studios if it ends up resonating with its audience.
Salim is just one among an impressive voice cast array, who have featured in major games, television shows, and films alike. In a standout selling point, it will also be possible to play in Swahili, an experience that features its own alternative cast. Music for the game is provided by Nainita Desai, who previously composed for the Sam Barlow titles and, along with a stint on
obviously isn't the only game coming to PS Plus in April. The monthly additions of, and could all be possible draws, even if none is exactly an obvious killer app for the service. is also joining the PlayStation Plus catalog on April 16, one week before the debut of Tales of Kenzera: ZAU.
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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is an action-adventure RPG and the debut game from Surgent Studios. Players take on the role of Zau, a young shaman man grieving the loss
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