PS Plushas always had simple messaging, going all the way back before Sony ever introduced the tiers: it is a premium service, filled with premium games, on a premium console. This was true before the split into PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and PS Plus Premium, and it’s almost certainly after.PS Plus' tiered subscriptionensures everyone gets a little bang for their buck with Essential, has access to a fun-filled catalog with PS Plus Extra, and can dip their toes into nostalgia with PS Plus Premium.
A Plague Tale: Requiem (PS Plus Essential - January 2024)
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When it comes to the best video game stories, it’s hard not to think aboutA Plague Tale: InnocenceandRequiem. The story that has unfolded across the two games is simply second to none, and kicking off the new year with such an impactful story on PS Plus is nothing short of awesome. Many believe that January sets the tone for the entire year, and if nothing else, playing great games on PS Plus is an awesome start to any year. Hopefully,PS Plus will repeat it with its January 2025 games.
Resident Evil 2 (PS Plus Extra - January 2024)
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS Plus Extra - February 2024)
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One yearprior toAssassin’s Creed Shadows’ release, fans could dive intoAC Valhallawith PS Plus. It’s filled to the brim with content and features a massive open world, with a fun main story with major implications for the future.AC Valhallaon PS Plus carries the momentum of January forward, really ensuring that the year started on the right foot.
Sifu (PS Plus Essential - March 2024)
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Sloclap’sSifuis a beautiful game, hands down, with its art style bringing the best out of its martial arts-oriented combat.Sifu’s aging mechanicis one of the best roguelike mechanics on the market, its combat and gameplay are tons of fun, and its story is filled with nuance and character.Sifuis easily one of the best games of 2022, and PS Plus ensures that no one has an excuse not to play it as of 2024.
Dave The Diver (PS Plus Extra - April 2024)
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Dave the Diver’s PS4/PS5 release was a day one release for PS Plus Extra, joining the catalog the same day the game itself was released. Dave the Diver quickly made a name for itself, and its action-adventure/management gameplay loop certainly played its role in that. Getting it on PS Plus day one just helps cement its legacy and bolster the service. After all,Dave the Diverbecame the third most-played PS Plus Extra gameof all time, coming in behindStrayandGTA 5at the time.
Animal Well (PS Plus Extra - May 2024)
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Animal Wellis an incredibleplatforming game, one filled with mysteries, puzzles, and the like. It’s all packaged into something small and simple at first glance, but it’s actually as deep as any well or game could be. Its abilities are fun, the environmental storytelling gives the player direction, and the puzzle and platforming are innovative. Taken all together,Animal Wellis one of those games that anyone should play, and PS Plus helps give that opportunity to everyone.
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Hatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of Animal Well, a pixelated wonder rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well’s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight.
Red Dead Redemption 2became a classic the second Rockstar released it years ago. To this day,Red Dead 2is still worth its original, full asking price, so getting it as part of a service at any time is a steal. PS Plus Extra andRed Dead 2are a perfect combo, with the former ensuring more experience such an excellent game and the latter ensuring that there’s no questioning PS Plus Extra’s value.Red Dead 2alone carries, and it wasn’t even the onlyPS Plus Extra game added in May.
Tunic (PS Plus Essential - May 2024)
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Sometimes the best games are the simplest—or those that appear simple. On the surface,Tunicseems like a simpleZelda-like action-adventure game, but underneath, it is filled with unforgiving combat and complex puzzles. Its simplicity invites, but its complexity keeps.Tunicis an excellent indie game and, just in general, an excellent game hands down. Having it on PS Plus ensures everybody wins.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS Plus Extra - August 2024)
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The Witcher 3is one of those games that speaks for itself. Anywhere it appears, it’s a draw—even considering the pedigree of PS Plus,The Witcher 3is a draw. Thestory of Geralt and Ciriis one of the most celebrated games in the industry, and getting access to it through PS Plus is great for those who have never played, those who have only watched the Netflix series, or those who just want to revisit.
If any horror remake could give Capcom a run for its money, EA Motive’sDead Spaceis it. The horror of the original is fully retained, yet the game is filled with tons of improvements. And having it on PS Plus means even more fans get to experience the horror ofDead Space, making it a win-win for everyone. It certainly helps that it was added toPS Plus Essential in October.
