PlayStation Plus December 2023: GTA 5 and Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Headline Extra, Deluxe Game Offerings
Diverse Selection: Metal: Hellsinger, Moonscars, and Shadowrun Trilogy Join the Roster in PlayStation Plus December 2023
Leading the charge in the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium game catalog for this month is the iconic Grand Theft Auto V. From December 19 onward, PS Plus members at the higher tiers can dive back into the vibrant and sprawling city of Los Santos. The game, a timeless classic, offers players a gripping narrative of perilous heists and betrayal, intertwining the lives of a street hustler, a retired bank robber, and an impulsive criminal in a twisted odyssey. Coinciding with the addition of GTA V is the release of the new GTA Online update, ‘The Chop Shop,’ introducing a salvage yard and drift racing into the mix. Available on both PS4 and PS5, this offering brings a fresh wave of excitement to the gaming community.
Switching gears, players can immerse themselves in the dark fantasy reimagining of the Final Fantasy universe with ‘Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.’ Embark on an epic journey as the sworn warrior Jack Garland, accompanied by party mates Ash and Jed. Traverse iconic locations like the Chaos Shrine and Refrine Wetlands to restore the crystals’ light and combat the encroaching darkness through intense cinematic hack-and-slash battles. Developed in collaboration with Team Ninja, known for the Nioh series, this iteration introduces a flashy and action-packed dimension to the Final Fantasy franchise. ‘Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’ is set to captivate audiences on both PS4 and PS5.
For those seeking the adrenaline rush of racing, MotoGP 23 awaits, offering a revamped career mode and dynamic weather conditions that add an unpredictable element to every competition. Whether cruising through the streets of Los Santos, battling dark forces in a Final Fantasy universe, or speeding towards victory on the racetrack, the PlayStation Plus lineup for December 2023 promises a diverse and thrilling gaming experience.
Rhythm-based games can appeal to a large crowd if done right, and Funcom’s Metal: Hellsinger is a great example of that. As a human-demon hybrid, step into the scorching domains of hell and lay waste to diabolical enemies using insanely powerful weapons, against a heavy metal music backdrop. Try to match the beat with every shot to maximise your score, and you may soon find yourself before the utterly cruel Red Judge.
The game will be available on PS4 and PS5. Fierce clayborne warrior Grey Irma is on a quest to find her sculptor and unravel her purpose in this 2D side-scrolling souls-like game, as you explore the perilous moonlit dungeons and slash your way through tough-as-nails enemies and use every death as a learning experience. Moonscars also features a host of special armaments to master, powerful spells, and intricate storytelling that relies on you to piece the narrative puzzle together.
The acclaimed Shadowrun trilogy is joining the PS Plus Game Catalog this month, tossing you into a cyberpunkish world where creatures of magical myths have awakened and trudge along the lands. As a mercenary living on the fringes of society, interact with greedy corporates, solve elaborate puzzles, solve a murder mystery, and more to restore a hint of order in a dystopian Seattle.
All three games Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Dragonfall, and Shadowrun: Hong Kong will be available across PS4 and PS5.PlayStation Plus Deluxe subscription starts in India from Rs. 849 per month, whereas the Extra subscription begins at Rs. 749 per month.