PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium adds Persona 5 Royal and more games March 17

PlayStation Plus is adding 8 new games on March 17, including the popular RPG Persona 5 Royal. This is a big update for subscribers.
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Starting March 17, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will gain access to a curated selection of titles, headlined by the inclusion of 'Persona 5 Royal' and 'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2'.

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The roster expansion also brings 'EA Sports Madden NFL 26', 'Astroneer', 'Metal Eden', and 'The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria' to the platform. Subscribers with the Premium tier will additionally receive 'Tekken: Dark Resurrection', an enhanced iteration of the fighting game 'Tekken 5'. These additions aim to broaden the library offered by Sony's tiered subscription service.

The PS Plus Games Catalog is getting Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal in March - 2

The inclusion of 'Persona 5 Royal – Ultimate Edition' provides the game along with its associated downloadable content. Reports suggest that 'Dragon's Dogma 2' was also rumored for inclusion, though this was not officially confirmed in the released list.

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Deeper Dive into the March Lineup

The March influx to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog is structured across different subscription tiers.

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The PS Plus Games Catalog is getting Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal in March - 4

  • PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium:

  • 'Persona 5 Royal' (PS4, PS5)

  • 'Persona 5 Royal – Ultimate Edition' (PS4)

  • 'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2' (PS5)

  • 'EA Sports Madden NFL 26' (PS5)

  • 'Astroneer' (PS5 and PS4)

  • 'Blasphemous 2' (PS5 and PS4)

  • 'Metal Eden' (PS5)

  • 'The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria' (PS5)

  • PlayStation Plus Premium Only:

  • 'Tekken: Dark Resurrection' (PS5, PS4)

These titles will become available on March 17.

Contextualizing the Additions

Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service offers varying levels of access to games, with the Game Catalog being a key feature for its higher tiers. This move appears to be a strategic effort to enhance the perceived value of these subscriptions, presenting a significant number of titles for download. The inclusion of 'Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2', described as a throwback to third-person shooters of a previous console generation, offers a linear campaign experience with a focus on combat. 'Persona 5 Royal' is recognized as a notable RPG within the subscription service's offerings. The 'Tekken: Dark Resurrection' addition marks an expansion of the 'Classics Catalog'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What new games are coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium on March 17?
On March 17, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will get Persona 5 Royal, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, EA Sports Madden NFL 26, Astroneer, Blasphemous 2, Metal Eden, and The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. Premium members also get Tekken: Dark Resurrection.
Q: Which PlayStation Plus subscription tier gets the new games?
The new games like Persona 5 Royal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. Tekken: Dark Resurrection is only for Premium members.
Q: What is Persona 5 Royal Ultimate Edition on PlayStation Plus?
Persona 5 Royal – Ultimate Edition includes the main game and all its extra downloadable content. It will be available for PS4 subscribers on March 17.
Q: Why are these games being added to PlayStation Plus?
Sony is adding these games to make the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscriptions more valuable for customers. It gives subscribers more games to play each month.