Last week, gamers celebrated the first anniversary of the PlayStation 5 — the game-changing next-generation console that’s been outpacing PS4 sales up until very recently, and is expected to remain near-impossible to find on store shelves for at least another year. With major exclusives likeReturnalandRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart, exciting first-party titles on the way such asHorizon Forbidden West, and stellarPlayStation Plusgames fromOddworld: SoulstormandHell Let Loose, it’s been a hell of a year.
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Marvel’s Avengers
In a couple of weeks time,Marvel’s Avengersis due to receive its next major content update following the release of the War for Wakanda expansion in August, which will introduce a number of very exciting changes; from new ways to earn cosmetics in-game to a total rework of the gear upgrade system. On top of system updates, PlayStation owners are in for the biggest treat withSpider-Man releasing exclusively for Sony platformsas the next playable character in a new hero event called “With Great Power.”
Considering thatMarvel’s Avengerswas added to Xbox Game Pass not too long ago, and that December is the release month ofSpider-Man: No Way Homewith theend to the Tom Holland trilogy, what a perfect time to build hype and release on PlayStation Plus. Crystal Dynamics has put in a lot of work to makeMarvel’s Avengersa better experience that what players got at launch, and this latest update looks like its going to be in the best shape that its ever been.
Marvel’s Avengersis available now on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
Solar Ash
From indie developer Heart Machine, best known for the beloved 2016 2D action-role playing gameHyper Light Drifter,Solar Ashis an upcomingadventure platforming game with a strong focus on movementover combat. Players will control Rei, a voidrunner on a quest to save her planet, and will “journey through a surreal, vivid and highly stylized world filled with mystery.” Players will engage in massive enemy accounters, master traversal, and meet a range of exciting and endearing characters.
Last month,Solar Ashbecame the latest game to fall victim to being delayed, but luckily it wasn’t pushed to far away and is going to be released at the beginning of next month. LikeOddworld: SoulstormandDestructions AllStars,Solar Ashfeels like a strong choice where Sony could learn from the mistake ofThe Pathlessand give the game a push with PS Plus, in a time where players are looking for new games, or opening their new console for the very first time.
Solar Ashwill release on PC, PS5, and PS4 on June 09, 2025.
Spiritfarer
One of2021’s biggest surprise hits wasKena: Bridge of Spirits, a PlayStation exclusive action-adventure from animation studio-turned video game developer Ember Lab, that follows a young girl on a quest to help lost spirits move on from the physical world. While the gameplay couldn’t be more different fromKena: Bridge of Spirits, last year Canadian developer Thunder Lotus Games released the adorableSpiritfarer, an indie management simulation game with a similar premise about a girl helping the deceased accept their fate and move on to the afterlife.
Since the release ofSpiritfarerin August 2020, Thunder Lotus Games has released two substantial free updates called theLily Update and the Beverly Update. Each major update has introduced brand new spirits and story content that’s additive to the main games, as well as general quality of life improvements such as better visibility at night and a new room to store collectibles. Right now, there’s still more content on the way in Fall 2021 with the Jackie and Daria Update, the final free DLC update which will add another two spirits, a new island, new boat buildings and resources, and a brand new event.
Spiritfareris available now on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
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Don’t Forget To Pick Up The November Monthly Games
PlayStation Plusmembers receive a selection of free games on the first Tuesday of every month.
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