Yesterday, Sony revealed the PS Plus lineup for December 2024 as part of the celebratory events marking PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. However, the selection hasn’t been warmly received by players, who argue that it falls short of expectations. On top of that, next month’s Essential games list includes a title that was booted from PS Plus Extra earlier in the year, meaning plenty of subscribers have already experienced it recently.
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In response to this announcement, many fans have expressed disappointment, suggesting that the PS Plus lineup for December could have been significantly better to properly celebrate this milestone anniversary. The games included are It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Temtem. Interestingly, It Takes Two was part of PS Plus Extra before being pulled earlier in the year.
Digging into the reactions across the PS Blog, gaming forums, and social media, it becomes clear that the discontent isn’t necessarily about the quality of the games themselves. Rather, players seem to be upset by the choice of titles for such a significant occasion.
One particularly frustrated subscriber put it bluntly: “This is one of the most corporate and uncaring attempts at an anniversary—especially a 30th anniversary—that I’ve ever seen!” echoed by another player who said, “I felt compelled to comment today just to point out how disappointing this is. Normally, I avoid airing grievances on blogs, but this is just awful.”
As it stands, the complete PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup for December 2024 hasn’t been revealed yet. However, Premium members have been assured that they can look forward to three beloved classic games along with a game trial, offering a glimmer of hope for what’s to come.