Sony has announced the new games that PS Plus subscribers will receive in March. This time, there are 4 games for PS4 and one for PS5. Also, starting March 15, you can play GTA Online as a standalone.
These are the new games: If you have an active subscription to PlayStation Plus or are planning to get one soon, you can look forward to the following free games in March:
- ARK: Survival Evolved – A survival game
- Team Sonic Racing – A racing game featuring Sonic, in the style of Mario Kart
- Ghostrunner – a hardcore FPP slasher (PS5 only)
- Ghost of Tsushima Legends – The multiplayer mode of Ghost of Tsushima (Bonus)
Another highlight is GTA Online, which will be released on March 15 along with the next-gen version of GTA 5. This standalone can be played for free by PS Plus owners for a whole three months.
When and where can you download the new PS Plus games? The 3 new free titles will be available to subscribers starting March 1 at around 12:00 PM. You can download them at no additional cost from the PlayStation Store.
The two PS4 games can be easily played on a PS5 thanks to backward compatibility. However, for the PS5 game, you will need the corresponding console.
ARK: Survival Evolved
What kind of game is this? In ARK: Survival Evolved you land on a deserted island full of dinosaurs, naked and without tools. You must survive while learning more technologies, taming dinos, and building futuristic equipment.
The game is especially impressive with its dinosaurs of various sizes, shapes, and colors, as well as a comprehensive skill system and exciting boss battles.
ARK was released in August 2017 for consoles and is one of the best survival games for PlayStation and Xbox.
You should play ARK if you are looking for a survival game with a lot of content and gigantic dinosaurs. You can explore the world alone but can also play with your friends. Anyone hosting their own server can even play with users on Xbox or PC.
Ghostrunner
What kind of game is this? Ghostrunner is an action-packed first-person game where you must defeat enemies and overcome tricky obstacles. You fight your way through hordes of foes with a katana and can protect yourself from enemy attacks thanks to superhuman reflexes.
You should play Ghostrunner if you are looking for an action-rich, brutal, and bloody massacre. Ghostrunner is pretty much a cyberpunk version of Hotline Miami.
Team Sonic Racing
What kind of game is this? Team Sonic Racing is a racing game that you can play alone or online in multiplayer mode. There is even the option to team up with other players and compete against other teams online.
The game was released on May 21, 2019, for PS4, but also for Xbox and PC.
You should play Team Sonic Racing if you are looking for a crazy racing game that, thanks to smaller power-ups and colorful tracks, vaguely resembles Mario Kart. You can play excellently with friends here, but you can also really annoy each other.
Ghost of Tsushima Legends
What kind of game is this? Ghost of Tsushima Legends is a standalone co-op mode from the action RPG Ghost of Tsushima. In it, you can choose from four different classes – Samurai, Hunter, Ronin, or Assassin – and complete missions online with friends or complete strangers.
If you already own Ghost of Tsushima, you have free access to the contents of Legends. If you only want to play the co-op part, you could previously purchase it for 19.99 euros. In March, the game is now part of PS Plus.
You should play Ghost of Tsushima Legends if you want to experience an entertaining co-op game with friends and slice through an Asian world with traditional weapons.
How to access the monthly PS Plus games
What you need for this: The requirement for the monthly free games is an active membership at PlayStation Plus, meaning a PS Plus subscription. For a 12-month subscription, you usually pay 59.99 €, but there are also sales where you can get the subscription cheaper. Please note: The annual costs are higher with a shorter membership duration.
As a subscription user, you will receive 2 selected free games for PlayStation 4 each month and one free title for PS5. The games are available as a digital download in the PS Store for specific periods and do not cost you anything extra (apart from the regular subscription fees). Once you’ve added these games to your library, you can play them anytime as long as you have an active membership – even if it has expired in the meantime. The games remain in your possession.
Here are more benefits of PlayStation Plus at a glance: Apart from the monthly games, subscribers to PS Plus also benefit from several additional perks, including:
- Access to online multiplayer in many games
- Exclusive discounts in the PS Store
- The PlayStation Plus Collection for PS5 owners
- Access to free trials where you can try full games for free
How about you? What do you think of the new PS Plus lineup for March 2022? Is there a title that particularly piques your interest or that you’re looking forward to? Or does Sony’s current selection of games leave you cold? Share your opinion with us and other MeinMMO users in the comments.
