PlayStation Plus members should be receiving an email notification announcing that Sony is dropping free PS3 and Vita games from PlayStation Plus, which will take effect next year in February 2019.
Sony stated that in February 2019, PlayStation Plus members will continue to receive two PS4 titles each month – but no other titles. Previously downloaded freebies will not be lost, however.
“Many of our fans are playing on the PS4 platform,” stated Sony. “With the increasingly vast number of PS4s in homes around the world. We’ll continue to prioritize the benefits you receive through your PS Plus membership, such as online multiplayer, online game save storage, PS4 monthly games, and exclusive PS Store discounts across content and network services.”
This may come as a blow to trophy hunters who enjoyed those occasional easy Platinum trophies on the PS3 and Vita. However, while Sony didn’t specify, we may anticipate the occasional free PlayStation VR title in the mix, based on their recent pattern.
Spring is in the air (in some countries, anyway) and so too, is the next announced line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games February 2018, with loads of Platinum trophies to keep us trophy hunters busy. These titles will be available on Tuesday, February 6.
On the PlayStation 4, there’s Knack, a platforming action-adventure and one of the original launch titles on the PS4, where players control a golem-like creature that can grow in size through the power of ancient relics, in order to combat the invading goblin army. And RiME, a puzzle adventure where a young boy finds himself washed-up on the shores of a mysterious island ripe for exploration.
For the PlayStation 3, there’s Mugen Souls Z, a J-RPG with anime “hentai” qualities, and part of the Mugen Souls series. And Spelunker HD, the classic 80’s title brought back in HD with its platforming fun and one-hit death challenges as you explore caves in search of treasure.
Finally, on the PlayStation Vita, we have Exiles End, a side-scrolling action adventure involving a mercenary sent down to a remote mining planet in search of a missing descendant to a vast corporation. And Grand Kingdom, an RPG where a troop of mercenaries have gotten involved in a great war with whichever nation pays the most handsomely. Grand Kingdom is also a cross-plat with the PS4.
With the exception of Exiles End, ALL PlayStation Plus Free Games February 2018 have Platinum trophies to unlock. Among them, RiMEย is by far the easiest and only requires 6-10 hours, depending on whether or not you follow a walkthrough. Also, while Spelunker HD requires more patience and memorization than skill, its Platinum can be earned in 18-20 hours. Also, unlocking 100& of the trophies on Exiles End is not particularly challenging and only needs about 8-10 hours of gameplay.
New Year’s is upon us, and Sony has some great titles lined up for the PlayStation Plus Free Games January 2018 with a blend of triple-A titles and easy Platinums, to keep us busy over the holidays. The free games will be available on Tuesday, January 2.
For the PlayStation 4, there’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the 2016 cyberpunk first-person shooter where Adam Jensen uses his augmented abilities to stop a terrorist organization. And Batman: The Telltale Series, the point-and-click graphic adventure where a stolen encrypted data drive leads Batman on a spiral of trouble for both him and his alter ego Bruce Wayne.
On the PlayStation 3, there’s Sacred 3, the 2014 hack-and-slash where players select from a variety of classes and set out to defeat the oppressive ruler of Ashen Empire. And The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, a comical point-and-click fantasy adventure where a gnome, human, elf princess, and a strange creature must work together to defeat whatever magical force is turning castles into dollhouses.
And for the PlayStation Vita, there’s Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness, a visual novel set in a dystopian future Tokyo where a personality scanner known as the Psycho-Pass is able to predict the tendency of someone committing a crime. And Uncanny Valley, a survival-horror involving the exploration of an isolated facility. Both Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness and Uncanny Valley are cross-plat on the PlayStation 4.
In addition, PlayStation Plus members will also be able to get the PS VR title Starblood Arena for free. This game will remain a free download until March 6.
Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games January 2018, all titles have Platinum trophies to unlock, with the exception of Uncanny Valley. Of these, Batman: The Telltale Series is by far the easiest, since the Platinum is guaranteed simply for playing the game from beginning to end, which only takes roughly 8 hours. Also, both The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 and Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness are easy Platinums if following a guide, each requiring about 20 hours.
Meanwhile, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided shouldn’t prove too difficult for those who already experienced unlocking the Platinum in the prequel, requiring only a guide, some skills, and about 45 hours of your time. Also, unlocking 100% of the trophies on Uncanny Valley is not too difficult, and requires less than 8 hours of gameplay.
Sacred 3 however, has some online trophies which can be challenging and time consuming without boosting.
The weather may be getting colder, but PlayStation Plus members will soon have a reason to stay indoors and keep warm, as Sony has announced their next line-up of PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2017 which will be available for download on Tuesday, December 5.
On the PlayStation 4, there’s Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, a full bundle of the 2012 action RPG which also includes all the DLC. And Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, a fighting game based on the Kung Fu Panda franchise featuring the characters from all three films.
For the PlayStation 3, there’s the Syberia Collection, which includes both Syberia and Syberia II, the graphic adventures involving American lawyer Kate Walker who travels across Europe on business while questioning her own life. And Xblaze Lost: Memories a visual novel and direct sequel to the 2013 Xblaze Code: Embryo, featuring the story of a girl searching for her sister in the Phantom Field.
And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Forma.8, an action adventure where the player-character must find a powerful energy source after being stranded on an alien planet. Forma.8 is also a cross-plat with the PS4. And Wanted Corp, a top-down action title where intergalactic bounty hunters are after some of the most dangerous criminals in the galaxy.
In addition, the PlayStation VR game Until Dawn: Rush of Blood continues to remain a free download for PlayStation Plus members until January 2, 2018. And, members will also have a chance to play a beta version of the upcoming Monster Hunter World, which is available from December 9 – 12.
Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2017, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, Xblaze Lost: Memories, and Forma.8 all of Platinum trophies. Of these, both Xblaze Lost: Memories and Forma.8 are arguably the easiest Platinums to unlock in less than 10 hours, while Wanted Corp may require a few skills but can also be completed in under 10 hours. Also, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is not particularly difficult, though will need roughly 40-50 hours.
Also, both Syberia and Syberia II are easy games to unlock 100% of the trophies in just a few hours if following a guide.
Since the first day of the month fell on a Wednesday, Sony only now revealed their next line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2017 – available for download on Tuesday the 7th.
For the PlayStation 4, there’s Worms Battlegrounds, the 2D turn-based tactical game where teams of worms use a range of artillery to wipe each other out. And Bound, an artistic platformer where a princess uses her dance skills to ward off enemies while moving through a dreamlike world.
On the PlayStation 3, there’s R-Type Dimensions, a compilation of the fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em ups R-Type and R-Type II, originally released in the 1980’s. And Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic, a 2D fighting game originally released in April 2009 on the PSN, using puppet-like characters battling in the style of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.
And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Dungeon Punks, a beat ’em up with RPG elements in the style of the classic Golden Axe series, but with tag-team action. Dungeon Punks is a cross-plat with the PS4. And, the first two Episodes of Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse, a point-and-click adventure and part of the Broken Sword series, where George and Nico’s adventure begins with a painting that had been stolen long ago.
Also, as an added bonus, PlayStation Plus members will be able to download the on-rails shooter horror Until Dawn: Rush of Blood for the PlayStation VR. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood will continue to be a free download until January 2, 2018.
Among the freebies this month, Worms Battlegrounds, Bound, and Dungeon Punks have Platinum trophies to unlock, as well as Until Dawn: Rush of Blood.
Of these, Worms Battlegrounds is arguably the easiest Platinum which can be obtained in under 15 hours, though does include 9 online trophies. Also, Dungeon Punks is quite doable in under 30 hours, depending on skills. However, both Bound and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood have a few challenging trophies that might get in the way of the Platinum.
Also, since Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse is a point-and-click, unlocking 100% of the trophies is easy if following a guide. And getting 100% in R-Type Dimensions is not particularly hard, especially if your shooter skills are up to par.
