Despite a few odd mishaps here and there like the announcement that the PS Plus version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewon’t offer an upgrade pathfor the upcoming PlayStation 5 version, the past year has been full of outstanding games, and it’s only improved since with PS5. Sony has proven how far it’s willing to go to make PS Plus a must-have, so with that in mind, here’s a complete PS Plus free games wish list for April 2021.
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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
When theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogyreleased in 2017, compiling the original trilogy of games rebuilt from the ground up for PlayStation 4, it sent ripples throughout the video game industry that are still being felt today. Not only did the remake trilogy release to critical acclaim, but it also broke into the mainstream through the power of nostalgia. This lead to record-breaking sales nd paved the way for a number of other incredible PS1 remakes includingSpyro Reignited Trilogy,Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled,MediEvil, andlast year’sTony Hawks Pro Skater 1+2.
It was obvious that the success ofCrash Bandicoot N. Sane TrilogyandCrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueledmeant there would be a proper new Crash Bandicoot game in the works, and in October 2020,Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timereleased. Developed by Toys for Bob,Crash Bandicoot 4was built as a sequel to the original trilogy and follows Crash & Coco on a mission to recover the Quantum Masks and prevent Doctor Neo Cortex and Doctor Nefarious Tropy from taking over the multiverse. With five playable characters, new mask powerups that alter levels and time, cooperative play, multiplayer, gem challenges, time trials, a mirrored mode, and more, there' so much to do and so much to love aboutCrash Bandicoot 4—and there’sa free PS5 upgrade available too!
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
Ubisoft releasedTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpointin October 2019 to mixed reviews, not because the game was particularly bad but because it was a step backward (excluding Jon Bernthal of course) in many ways from the previous entry,Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. Developed by Ubisoft Paris and released in March 2017,Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlandsaimed to shake things up for the seriesand it did exactly that, moving away from the futuristic setting and linear level design of 2012’sTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldierto a modern open-world tactical shooter with cooperative play.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlandswasn’t a perfect game at launch and received criticism for its narrative, repetitive missions, and bugs, but it successfully took the series in a whole new direction and received consistent support and new content leading up to the release ofBreakpoint. The game’s post-launch operations included major crossovers withTom Clancy’s Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher, as well as the iconic Predator, an introduction to Jon Bernthal’s character before the events ofGhost Recon Breakpoint, and additional characters fromRainbow Six SiegeandGhost Recon: Future Soldier. Now would be the perfect time to return to a game likeTom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlandsin a down period before upcoming releases likeDeathloopandRatchet and Clank: Rift Aparttake over, andPlayStation Plusis a great way to bring on thousands of new players.
Afterparty
DeveloperNight School Studio made a name for itself in 2016 with the release ofOxenfree, a graphic adventure game that follows a group of teenagers on a weekend getaway and a supernatural mystery that threatens to pull them apart. Three years later, Night School Studio followed upOxenfreewith the release of its next big gameAfterparty, an adventure game about two best friends who must outdrink Satan if they ever wish to escape from Hell and make it back to Earth. The premise is as ridiculous as it sounds and the developer leans directly into the absurdity of it by focusing on humor, player choice, and an outrageous cast.
PS Plus Free Game Benefits for April 2021
The next round of free games are expected to be released on Tuesday, April 6, withDestruction AllStarsleaving the day before, as well asMaquette,Final Fantasy VII Remake,Remnant: From the Ashes, andFarpoint. During the February State of Play, Sony confirmed thatOddworld: Soulstormwill be released day and date on PS Plus, and will be completely free of charge as part of the monthly subscription. Since the launch of PS5, Sony has utilized PlayStation Plus for a number of launches includingBugsnax,Destruction AllStars, and nowOddworld: Soulstorm. Here’s hoping this trend continues as PS Plus continues to become more of a Game Pass competitor then PS Now could ever be.
PlayStation Plusmembers receive a new selection of free games on the first Tuesday of every month.
