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PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2022

Editorial Team

Happy Halloween! Sony is participating in the spooky festivities by releasing another set of freebies which do not actually have anything to do with Halloween – but hey, free games are free games, right? And so, here is their line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2022 available for download on Tuesday, November 1.

First, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s Nioh 2, Team Ninja’s 2020 sequel to their popular new franchise. Create your own playable character, and battle yokai spirits in this action RPG set in medieval Japan.

Next, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s Heavenly Bodies by Australian developer 2pt Interactive. This 2D puzzle platformer has you playing as an astronaut, exploring the zero-gravity environment of space while performing such duties as repairing space stations or mining for minerals.

Lastly, for the PS4, there’s the LEGO Harry Potter Collection which is actually two games in one, combining both Years 1-4 and Years 4-7. In this adventure platformer of the LEGO series, join Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they explore Hogwarts, solve puzzles, and collect LEGO pieces while following the story of the films.

Not only do all three entries for the PlayStation Plus free games November 2022 line-up have Platinum trophies to unlock, but since the LEGO Harry Potter Collection is actually two games in one, this means a total of four Platinums can be had.

Among these, Heavenly Bodies is the quickest and easiest Platinum to collect, requiring only around 5 hours of gameplay, if following a guide or walkthrough.

Both Years 1-4 and Years 5-7 in the LEGO Harry Potter Collection are fairly easy Platinums, requiring more time than skill, with roughly 25 hours of gameplay required for each.

While Nioh 2 has a sharp difficulty curve, the Platinum is arguably easier than its predecessor. Though expect anywhere between 70-80 hours of gameplay, depending on your skills.

PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2022

Editorial Team

It’s back to school for some of us, and a completely ordinary month for the rest of us. One thing that we all have in common this month is what freebies we’ll be playing on the PlayStation. And so without further ado, here is the next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games October 2022 available for download on Tuesday, October 4.

First, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s Hot Wheels Unleashed, the arcade-style by Milestone. Choose a vehicle from the Hot Wheels franchise and race miniature tracks set in a home. The game includes local split-screen, online multiplayer with up to 12 players, a career mode, time trial, and a track editor.

Next, for the PS4, there’s Injustice 2, the 2017 fighting game based on the DC Universe. The roaster includes 28 playable characters, and the newly added Gear System, a loot-dropping system that rewards players with costumes and equipment.

Lastly, for the PS4, there’s Superhot, a first-person shooter developed by Superhot Team. Use guns and other weapons to take out your enemies, where time moves only when the player moves, allowing you to strategize your attack in slow motion.

All three titles in the PlayStation Plus free games October 2022 line-up have Platinum trophies to unlock.

Among these, the Platinum for Superhot is perhaps the quickest at around 20 hours of gameplay required. The game has a mixture of easy and tricky trophies, which brings the overall difficulty up to average.

The Platinum for Hot Wheels Unleashed is arguably the easiest of the three, although the time trials can be a bit challenging at times, with roughly 30 hours of gameplay required.

Injustice 2’s Platinum is of average difficulty, though requires a fair amount of time, grinding, and luck, clocking in at around 80-100 hours of gameplay.

PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2022

Editorial Team

Enjoying your summer holidays? No? Well, Sony has the answer for you! Here is the next line up of PlayStation Plus free games September 2022 available for download on Tuesday, September 6.

First, for the PS4, there’s Need for Speed Heat, the 24th entry in the Need for Speed series. Released in 2019, players compete in the SpeedHunters Showdown while attempting escape from the police bent on taking down street racers.

Next, also for the PS4, there’s Granblue Fantasy: Versus, a 2D fighting game based on the Grandblue Fantasy RPG series. With a total roster of 25 characters, players control Gran who takes on other characters in fighting combat while exploring a unique storyline.

Lastly, for the PS5, there’s Toem, first released last year by developer Something We Made. Described as a photography game, players make their way up a mountain in an attempt to witness a mysterious an occurrence known as a Toem.

All three games in the PlayStation Plus free games September 2022 line-up have Platinum trophies to unlock.

If you have a PS5, then Toem will be the easiest Platinum of the three. The game itself is fairly easy to complete, particularly if you are following a guide, and requires only 5-6 hours of gameplay.

The Platinum for Granblue Fantasy: Versus is below-average in terms of difficulty, even for players lacking experience in fighting games. Expect anywhere between 15-20 hours of gameplay for the Platinum, depending on both skill and luck.

Lastly, while some of the drifting challenges can be tricky, the Platinum for Need for Speed Heat is overall average in terms of difficulty, though will need roughly 40  hours of gameplay.

PlayStation Plus Free Games August 2022

Editorial Team

Having a hard time adjusting to the summer heat? Maybe you’re better off staying in a nice air-conditioned room, while playing some free games. So, here is the next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games August 2022 available for download on Tuesday, August 2.

First, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Released in 2020, the game is the 8th in the Yakuza series, though is unique in that it plays as a turn-based RPG, and introduces the new character Ichiban Kasuga who had been betrayed and incarcerated for 18 years.

Also, for both the PS4 and PS5, is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2. First released in 2020, the game is a combined remaster of the first two skateboarding games in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series nearly 20 years ago.

Lastly, for the PS4, there’s the platforming puzzle horror, Little Nightmares. First released five years ago, the story follows a girl named Six who must escape from the maw which is home to horrible creatures.

Among the PlayStation Plus free games August 2022, only Little Nightmares does not have a Platinum trophy to unlock.

The Platinum for Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the easier of the two, being a turn-based RPG. However, there is a lot of grinding involved, so be prepared to spend around 80 hours of gameplay.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 can be quite challenging for anyone new to the series, but of average difficulty for those who are familiar with the series. Either way, the Platinum for this game will also require some grinding and around 70-90 hours of gameplay, depending on your skills.

Unlocking 100% of the trophies for Little Nightmares is not particularly difficult if you are following a guide, and can be achieved in under five hours.

PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2022

Editorial Team

Summer has arrived! But who wants to enjoy the outdoors with its sun and fresh air, when we could be inside playing games? So, here is the next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games July 2022 available for download on Tuesday, July 5.

First, available for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. First released in 2020, the game follows all the same platforming adventures as its predecessors, while including a few new elements, as Crash and his sister Coco try to stop Doctor Neo Cortex and Doctor Nefarious Tropy from conquering the multiverse.

Also for both the PS4 and PS5 is Arcadegeddon, a third-person shooter first released a year ago for the PC. Play solo or up to three friends in co-op as you battle the evil mega corporation attempting to infect the owner of a local arcade with a virus.

Lastly, for the PS4, there’s The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, an interactive drama survival horror first released in 2019. Make decisions and guide four college students who are forced to search for the Manchurian Gold by a group of pirates.

All three PlayStation Plus free games July 2022 have Platinum trophies to unlock.

The Platinum for The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan is the easiest Platinum to be had, particularly if you are following a walkthrough. This one will require roughly 30 hours of gameplay, and some QTE events may be tricky due to the game’s performance issues.

The Platinum for Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is quite challenging, as you will need to perform not only speed runs on each of the levels, but each level must be beaten perfectly, as well. The time for unlocking the Platinum trophy could take anywhere between 100-150 hours, depending on your skills and experience with previous Crash Bandicoot games.

Since Arcadegeddon is still a rather new game, we do not yet have enough information on its Platinum’s difficulty or time required. However, we will update this article in the near future.