APlayStation Plussubscription is required to play the online multiplayer for PlayStation games, and while that’s one of the main benefits, there are many other reasons to be signed up for Sony’s service. Not only does it allow PlayStation gamers on PS4 and PS5 to play online, but it also nets them various discounts in addition to a set of free games every month. And since thelaunch of the PS5 last November, the free PS Plus games have included one PS5 title and two PS4 games.
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When Will the Free PS Plus Games for August 2021 Be Announced?
Free PS Plus Game for August 2021 Hunter’s Arena: Legends
As it so happens, Sony has already announced one of the free PS Plus games for August 2021 well ahead of schedule. At its State of Play event, Sony confirmed that the battle royale gameHunter’s Arena: Legendswill be one of the free PS Plus games for August 2021. Sony did something similar a few months ago when it confirmedOddworld: Soulstormas a free PS Plus game, and so it’s starting to set a precedent that these events will give fans sneak peeks at the PS Plus lineups.
As for whatHunter’s Arena: Legendsis, the game is a battle royale title that’s been playable on PlayStation in beta form. The game is different from most battle royale titles in that it has a bigger focus on melee combat and a PvPvE setup. Not only doHunter’s Arena: Legendsplayershave to fight other players to be the last one standing, but they must also contend with AI-controlled demons as well. WhenHunter’s Arena: Legendsofficially launches on August 3 as a PS Plus game, players will have Solo and Trios matchmaking options.
WithHunter’s Arena: Legendsbeing a multiplayer-centric game, it will be interesting to see if the other free PS Plus games for August 2021 scratch a similar itch or if they are something completely different. Fans will find out when they are revealed, which will most likely be on Wednesday, July 28.
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