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PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2023

Editorial Team

It’s September which means, in many Western countries, students are heading back to school for another year of pencils, books, and teacher’s dirty looks. More than ever, some of us may need something to help us relax on the weekends – and Sony has the answer. Games! And so, here is the next PlayStation Plus free games October 2023 line-up with will be available for download on Tuesday, October 2.

First, there’s The Callisto Protocol, a survival horror game developed by Striking Distance Studios, and considered a spiritual successor to the Dead Space series. Play as Jacob Lee, a starship captain who crash lands on the Jovian moon Callisto and finds himself in a high-security prison. From here, it is a fight for survival as a strange illness is infecting the inmates.

Next, there is Farming Simulator 22, where players can take a break and enjoy the outdoors while growing crops, breeding livestock, or simply driving your tractor in circles. For those of you who have had a PlayStation Plus membership since at least May 2020, you should already have Farming Simulator 19 in your collection. And if you have unlocked the Platinum on that one, then you know what to expect for Farming Simulator 22.

Lastly, there is Weird West, the top-down action RPG developed by WolfEye Studios. Play through the stories of five unique characters from the American frontier and journey through a world composed of randomized elements.

All three titles of the PlayStation Plus free games October 2023 are available for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and all three titles include a Platinum trophy to unlock.

Among them, Farming Simulator 22 is by far the easiest Platinum. However, if this is your first experience with the series, be prepared to watch several YouTube videos to get the hang of the game. Also, be prepared to put in a good 60 hours for the Platinum.

The Platinum for The Callisto Protocol could be considered a challenge, but thanks to an exploit, makes for an easy game to collect all trophies. With the exploit, the Platinum can be unlocked in 12-15 hours.

Unlocking the Platinum for Weird West is also below average in terms of difficulty. The game may feel challenging in the beginning, but will get easier as you collect better weapons and equipment. This Platinum will take roughly 25-30 hours of gameplay.

PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2023

Editorial Team

Tired of summer holidays, hanging out with friends, and lying on the beach? Hoping to just chill indoors and play some games? Well, you’re in luck, because Sony has just announced their next PlayStation Plus free games September 2023 line-up which will be available for download on Tuesday, September 5.

First, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s the Saints Row reboot. This is a complete remake of the original 2006 open-world GTA-like game, before the series started to include aliens and Satan. Taking place in the fictional city of Santo Ileso, players join their friends to take down rival gangs while wrecking havoc on the city in the process.

Next, for the PS4, there’s Generation Zero, the 2019 first-person shooter developed by Systemic Reaction. Blast away at giant robots which have taken over your hometown in 1989 Sweden. The game can be played in solo-mode, or co-op with up to three players.

Lastly, for the PS4, there’s the 2019 MMORPG Black Desert, developed by the South Korean company Pearl Abyss. Taking place in a high fantasy, players can roam the open world battling enemies in an active combat system, tame and breed mounts, as well as fish and cook. The game also includes large-scale PvP siege wars.

All three titles of the PlayStation Plus free games September 2023 have a platinum trophy to unlock.

Among them, Saints Row is certainly the quicker Platinum and requires roughly around 40 hours of gameplay. There is only one online trophy related to co-op play, and while the trophy itself is not difficult, co-op has been reported to be quite buggy and result in crashes. Also, Completionists should be aware that there are three DLC packs which are not included in the PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2023 line-up, which total an extra 14 trophies.

If you are playing Generation Zero solo, then expect a bit of a challenge and at least 80 hours of gameplay. If you are playing this co-op, the Platinum is relatively easy and can be completed in around 50 hours. Unfortunately, this is another game in which the co-op has been reportedly buggy and can result in crashes.

Lastly, Black Desert has an easy Platinum to obtain. However, expect to do a lot of grinding. Specifically, at least 150 hours worth of grinding.

PlayStation Plus Free Games August 2023

Editorial Team

Summer heat bringing you down? Maybe it’s time to stay indoors, switch on the air conditioner, and play some games. Sony can help with that, with their announcement of the next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games August 2023 which will be available for download on Tuesday, August 1.

First, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s PGA Tour 2K23, the fifth installment in the PGA Tour 2K series. Grab your golf clubs and compete across numerous licensed courses to become the next FedExCup Champion. The game introduces Topgolf with both local and online competitive play with up to four players, and a Course Designer.

Next, also for both PS4 and PS5, there’s the 2021 action-adventure game Death’s Door by Acid Nerve. A sequel to the 2015 game Titan Souls, Death’s Door is a 3D isometric game where players arm themselves with a sword and bow, striking down enemies while also solving puzzles to complete dungeons.

Lastly, available only for the PS4 is Dreams, the 2020 game creation system developed by Media Molecule. Play through the game, create your own games and audio-visual experiences, publish them online, and have fun trying the experiences created by other players. The only limit is your imagination.

All three titles of the PlayStation Plus free games August 2023 have a platinum trophy to unlock.

Among these, PGA Tour 2K23 is perhaps the easiest game to platinum, particularly if you are already experienced with games in the series. You can set the difficulty down to easy, although this means you will need to grind longer for XP. Expect around 20-25 hours of gameplay for the platinum.

Death’s Door is generally a quicker game to platinum, taking around 15-25 hours. However, this is quite skill-dependent, and can get rather challenging with some of the boss battles.

Lastly, the platinum for Dreams is easy enough. However, you will need to grind your way to reach level 30. Expect around 40-50 hours to unlock the platinum.

PlayStation Plus Free Games July 2023

Editorial Team

Too hot to go out? Prefer to stay indoors and play some games? Well, if you are a PlayStation Plus member, Sony has you covered. Here is the next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games July 2023 available for download on Tuesday, July 4.

For both the PS5 and PS4, there’s Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the sixth installment in the Black Ops series, released in 2020. This first-person shooter takes place in the 1980s when the Cold War was still going on. Play as a recruited CIA officer and search out for a Soviet spy.

Also, for both the PS4 and PS5, there’s Alan Wake Remastered, an action-adventure which was originally released back in 2010, and has now been remastered complete with trophy support. Join Alan Wake, a bestselling novelist, who is searching for his wife after going missing during a vacation in the small fictional town of Bright Falls.

Lastly, also for both PS5 and PS4, there’s Endling: Extinction is Forever, a survival-adventure indie game developed by Herobeat Studios. In a 3D side-scrolling post-apocalyptic world, players take control of a mother fox who must protect and care for her young kits, who are the last of their species.

All three titles of the PlayStation Plus free games July 2023 have a platinum trophy to unlock.

Among these, Endling: Extinction is Forever is by far the easiest and quickest platinum to obtain. The challenge involved is below-average in terms of difficulty, particularly if you are following a guide. Despite completing two playthroughs which most guides recommend, the platinum can be obtained in roughly 10 hours.

Obtaining the platinum trophy for Alan Wake Remastered is a fairly average challenge. The game requires collectibles to find, and a playthrough on Nightmare mode. However, with a walkthrough, any average gamer could platinum the game in roughly 30-35 hours.

For those of you who have experience playing Call of Duty titles should have a good idea of what is involved in obtaining the platinum for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The campaign is not particularly long, but you will be spending most of your time online. If you have a good team and can get help with boosting, expect around 80-100 hours of gameplay.

PlayStation Plus Free Games June 2023

Editorial Team

Sony has just announced their next batch of freebies for PlayStation Plus members, and it is quite a mix bag, from basketballs to dinosaurs. So, without further ado, here is the line-up of PlayStation Plus free games June 2023 which will be available for download on Tuesday, June 6.

First, for all those dino-fans, there is Jurassic World Evolution 2 for both the PS4 and PS5, the sequel to the 2018 Jurassic World Evolution. In this business simulation game, build your own Jurassic World from 75 prehistoric species, help them grow and keep them happy, and handle problems such as loose dinosaurs and sabotage from rivals.

Next, for those who prefer balls over dinosaurs, there is NBA 2K23, the latest in the NBA 2K series, available for both PS4 and PS5. The game reintroduces the Jordan Challenge, as well as the chance to warp back time to various 1980s and 1990s seasons in the MyNBA career.

Lastly, also for both PS4 and PS5, there’s Trek to Yomi a side-scrolling action title developed by Flying Wild Hog and released last year. Taking place during the Edo era of feudal Japan, players control Hiroki, a young swordsman on a quest for vengeance.

All three PlayStation Plus free games June 2023 titles have a platinum trophy to unlock.

Among them, the platinum for Trek to Yomi is perhaps the quickest to obtain, requiring around 15-20 hours of gameplay. The game itself is not too long, but will require 2.5 playthroughs, one of which on Ronin (hard) mode, which can be tough.

For those of you who have already platinumed the 2018 Jurassic World Evolution, then completing Jurassic World Evolution 2 should not be too much of a problem. However, it has been reported that the platinum for this sequel is a little more challenging and time consuming than the previous installment.

The difficulty in obtaining the platinum for NBA 2K23 entirely depends on your previous experience with this basketball series. However, it should be noted that the server’s closure has already been announced. After December 31st, 2024, the online trophies – and therefore the platinum – will become unobtainable.