Whether you want to honorably duel challenging invaders as a noble samurai or stick to the shadows as you employ cunning ninja skills, Ghost of Tsushima has you covered with plenty of flexibility within a world that's a treat for the eyes.Ĭyberpunk parkour with an edge, Ghostrunner is pure style and substance with its fast-paced and acrobatic gameplay Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Ghost of Tsushima
If you're unsure which entry in the series you should play first on PS Plus, check out our ranking of Final Fantasy's mainline series. There's no shortage of Final Fantasy in the new PS Plus, as you're spoiled for choice with remastered PS1 games, Final Fantasy X/X-2, Final Fantasy XV, and more.
Pure unrestrained violence that captured the spirit of the original FPS classics, the 2016 version of Doom is a pulse-pounding thrill ride through Mars military bases overrun by demons and a descent into the bowels of hell itself.įinal Fantasy series Final Fantasy 8 Remastered The game that helped spawn a new genre, Demon's Souls got a heck of a remake in 2020 that captured all of the lethal beauty of the original game while updating it with PS5 features that made for a killer launch title.
Read our Death Stranding Director's Cut Review. Weird, haunting, and entertaining, Death Stranding pulls no punches with a tale that's brought to life by an all-star cast of developers and actors. You'll lose count of the number of times you'll die before you reach the end, but it's a journey that's worth the effort.īeyond the reach of Konami and the Metal Gear Solid series, Hideo Kojima's first independent game is the legendary developer's most inventive game yet. Control feels like a 3D metroidvania, and the entire game is oozing with style and a haunting atmosphere.Ī tightly-crafted challenge, Dead Cells mixes metroidvania exploration with roguelike progression to great effect. Remedy Entertainment at its finest, Control is a prime example of that studio's greatest strengths: precision action, gorgeous visuals, and spooky lore to uncover.
One of the best superhero games of all time, Batman: Arkham Knight is the ultimate Caped Crusader simulator and still looks visually impressive as you protect Gotham with gadgets, fists, and a Batmobile that fires on all cylinders.įrom Software at its most gothic, Bloodborne mixes sinister worldbuilding with terrifying bosses, elegantly brutal combat, and a mystery around every corner.Ī platformer that will have you in awe of its style and aggravated by your inability to nail that one jump, Celeste is visually delightful, challenging, and heartwarming with an emotional story that's well worth experiencing. If you're looking to try out some soulslike action, Ashen is a great mix of strategy, action, and community that pits you and your stamina bar against merciless foes.īatman: Arkham Knight Batman: Arkham Knight
You can check out our list of every game in the PS Plus Extra and Premium library to see what all you're getting with a subscription.
PlayStation Plus Extra costs $15/month or $100/year, while Premium is $18/month or $120/year. We'll have roundups covering the highlights that are exclusive to PlayStation Plus Premium members later this week.
PlayStation Plus Plus Premium members also have access to a library of classics to download and PS3 games to stream.
That means that our picks here are limited to PS4 and PS5 games, including exclusives such as God of War and Ghost of Tsushima as well as indie darlings like Dead Cells and Celeste. We've rounded up the best new PlayStation games for PS Plus Extra and Premium members.īefore we dive in, we should note that only games that are available to Premium and Extra members were considered for this list. So where do you start? Everyone has particular tastes and while there's no single recommendation that can apply to every subscriber, there are tons of can't-miss games in the new library. If you're upgrading from the lowest tier of PS Plus to PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium, then you'll be spoiled with options, as there are literally hundreds of games in the new PS Plus library. A new era of PlayStation Plus has begun, one that adds far more value to the service thanks to a greatly-expanded library of games.