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PlayStation Plus subscribers can kick off 2021 with an impressive selection of free games: Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Greedfall. While PlayStation 5 users can get their hands on all three games, PlayStation 4 users will have free access to only the last two. Since Sony released the next-gen PS5 in November, it has been looking to offer a free game exclusively for the new console. With Maneater, he seems to have gotten the ball rolling. The PlayStation 5 version of the title has been specially updated to showcase the prowess of the console’s hardware, including support for ray tracing and 4K resolution at 60fps. PS5 players can also access the other two titles through backward compatibility.
All three games will be available for download starting Tuesday, January 5 through February 1, the company announced in a blog post. Both PS5 and PS4 players will continue to have access to last month’s free games list (Just Cause 4, Rocket Arena, and Worms Rumble) until Monday, January 4. As an added bonus for PS5 owners, the standalone launch title Bugsnax will continue to be available for a final round of downloads until January 4. Here’s a quick look at the free games on offer for PS Plus subscribers in January:
Man eater
If you’ve seen Steven Spielberg’s classic Jaws, you won’t have much trouble understanding what Maneater is all about. You start out as a baby sharkdo-do-do-do-do) and your goal is to become an apex predator by chewing on humans and other aquatic monsters. The open world RPG, or SharkPG, is really a lot of fun. This is a surprisingly detailed leveling structure, and there is a certain joy in watching your little fish turn into a super powerful monster. It may not require too many skills to execute the perfect kill, but the game offers enough options for players to find their own play style at their own pace.
If you are on PlayStation 4, you can purchase the game through the PlayStation Store for Rs. 2,499 / $ 39.99.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
The third chapter in Lara Croft’s franchise reboot trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider continues Lara’s journey from 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider as the adventurer races through the wild jungles of South America to stop a Mayan apocalypse. While the action RPG may not be as good as the first two titles in the series, it still offers some memorable moments and tense encounters, making it a good enough title to spend a few hours, especially since it’s free.
If you are not subscribed to PlayStation Plus, you can purchase the title through the PlayStation Store for Rs. 874 / $ 14.99.
Greedfall
Developed by French studio Spiders, Greedfall allows players to dive deep into the world of old-school RPG mechanics as they explore a medieval island and fend off invaders, supernatural threats, while experiencing a surprisingly engaging storyline. An unexpected hit, Greedfall is sure to keep players busy for hours.
If you are not subscribed to PlayStation Plus, you can purchase the game through the PlayStation Store for Rs. 2,999 / $ 49.99.
As always, you will need to have an active PlayStation Plus subscription to have continued access to the games, once you have added them to your library. PlayStation Plus subscriptions are available in India at Rs. 499 for a month, Rs. 1,199 for three months and Rs. 2,999 for 12 months.
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