Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription programme is a real gaming fantasy, with a huge library of titles appealing to a wide range of gaming tastes. Subscribers can find a treasure wealth of experiences within its digital files, ranging from the adrenaline-pumping excitement of blockbuster AAA titles to the comforting charm of cherished indie darlings.
The PlayStation Plus list for September 2023 took an unexpected turn, departing from the usual pattern of featuring games with critical acclaim or a strong reputation. Some unhappy consumers even chosen not to download anything from the Essential tier.
This month's Essential games, which included Black Desert - Traveller Edition, Generation Zero, and the redesigned Saints Row, lacked the typical buzz. Objective tests, like as Metacritic scores of 61 for Black Desert and Saints Row, and 45 for Generation Zero, highlighted the boring nature of these choices. Saints Row shockingly claimed the second-highest place among 2023's PlayStation Plus offers, a significant success in an otherwise odd roster.
As reported by TrueTrophies.com, as of the week of September 10, 2023, Saints Row is closely followed by only one other game, Battlefield 2042, which has also encountered its own set of issues. So far, the top-performing PS Plus Essential games for 2023 are as follows:
Battlefield 2042 (March 2023)
Saints Row (September 2023)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (July 2023)
Minecraft Dungeons (March 2023)
Chivalry 2 (May 2023)
Switching gears, PlayStation Plus customers are currently in for a treat with the opportunity to receive six free downloads. As an extra treat, there's a brief window of opportunity to immerse yourself in a timeless Bethesda masterpiece. Volition, the creative power behind the beloved Saints Row franchise, looks to have decided to call it quits after a remarkable three-decade adventure in the video game industry. This move may have been motivated by less-than-stellar sales data, according to speculation.
In the rapid-fire world of gaming, the PlayStation Plus selection can constantly surprise you, both positively and negatively. While September 2023 may not have produced the blockbuster blockbusters that some subscribers expected, it serves as a reminder that gaming tastes are highly subjective, and what some deem to be average may be a hidden gem for others. As the year progresses, PlayStation Plus users can look forward to more exciting releases as well as unexpected shifts in the gaming landscape.