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PlayStation Plus December 2024: A Month Packed with Gaming Delights

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December 2024 brought a plethora of exciting games to PlayStation Plus subscribers across its Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. Featuring blockbuster titles, indie darlings, and classic re-releases, the lineup delivered something for every gamer to enjoy.

Essential Tier Highlights

The PlayStation Plus Essential tier featured three standout titles available from December 3, 2024, to January 6, 2025:

  • It Takes Two (PS4, PS5): This critically acclaimed co-op adventure by Hazelight Studios invites players to embark on a whimsical journey as Cody and May, a couple navigating challenges in a magical world to mend their relationship. Winner of the Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021, it’s a must-play for fans of multiplayer experiences.
  • Aliens: Dark Descent (PS4, PS5): A squad-based tactical shooter set in the iconic Alien universe, players command Colonial Marines in a mission to contain a Xenomorph outbreak, blending strategic gameplay with intense action.
  • Temtem (PS5): Inspired by Pokémon, this MMO creature-collection game takes players to the vibrant Airborne Archipelago, where they capture and train creatures while battling fellow tamers in a shared online world.

Extra and Premium Tier Additions

Subscribers to the Extra and Premium tiers were treated to a rich selection of titles starting December 17, 2024:

  • Sonic Frontiers (PS4, PS5): Sega’s blue blur enters an expansive open-world adventure, combining high-speed platforming with exploration across islands teeming with challenges and secrets.
  • Forspoken (PS5): An action RPG from Square Enix, Forspoken follows Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the fantastical world of Athia. With parkour-inspired traversal and spell-based combat, the game offers a dynamic and visually stunning experience.
  • Rabbids: Party of Legends (PS4): A lighthearted party game featuring Ubisoft’s mischievous Rabbids in a series of mini-games inspired by Chinese mythology, perfect for family gaming nights.
  • WRC Generations (PS4, PS5): Rally racing fans can immerse themselves in this comprehensive simulation of the World Rally Championship, featuring hybrid cars and a blend of historical and modern racing events.
  • F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (PS4, PS5): A dieselpunk Metroidvania starring a rabbit equipped with a mechanical fist, exploring a dystopian world filled with combat and puzzles.
  • Jurassic World Evolution 2 (PS4, PS5): Build and manage your own dinosaur park in this management simulation, featuring over 75 prehistoric species and a variety of customization options.
  • Coffee Talk & Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly (PS4, PS5): Narrative-driven visual novels set in a late-night coffee shop where players interact with customers, serve drinks, and dive into heartfelt stories.
  • A Space for the Unbound (PS4, PS5): A slice-of-life adventure set in rural Indonesia, tackling themes of mental health and supernatural powers through the lens of a touching coming-of-age story.
  • PHOGS! (PS4): A delightful puzzle-platformer where players control a duo of stretchy dogs, navigating whimsical worlds themed around food, sleep, and play.
  • Biped (PS4, PS5): A cooperative action-adventure game featuring two robots collaborating to solve puzzles and traverse environments with precision and teamwork.
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Premium Classics and VR

PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers were treated to timeless classics and a standout VR experience:

  • Sly 2: Band of Thieves (PS4, PS5) and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (PS4, PS5): Stealth platformers that follow the adventures of Sly Cooper and his gang in heist-filled escapades.
  • Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PS4, PS5): A beloved action-platformer where players join Jak and his sidekick Daxter on a journey to uncover ancient mysteries and battle evil forces.
  • Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge (PS VR2): An immersive VR experience set in the Star Wars universe, where players step into the role of a droid repair technician drawn into an epic adventure on the Outer Rim.

A Month to Remember

With an array of offerings spanning genres, PlayStation Plus delivered a memorable month for subscribers in December 2024. Whether you’re exploring magical worlds, managing dinosaurs, or racing through rally tracks, the December lineup ensured a captivating gaming experience for all.