Which new monthly PS Plus games can you look forward to as a member of PlayStation Plus in September 2019? With Batman: Arkham Knight and Darksiders 3, two free games are now ready for your PS4, which you can download from the PS Store immediately.
Are you a PS Plus subscriber? Then these two new PS Plus games for PlayStation 4 are available for download this September:
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- Darksiders 3
When exactly are these PS Plus titles released in September? The games are available starting today, September 3, and can be downloaded from the PS Store or added to your library.
What about the PS Plus games for PS3 and PS Vita? Since March 2019, the PS Plus subscription only includes free games for PS4.
Batman: Arkham Knight
What is Batman: Arkham Knight? This is an action-adventure. It is the fourth installment of the popular “Batman: Arkham” game series.
In this finale of the Arkham series, Batman faces a new threat – Scarecrow. This villain returns to gather the most powerful criminals of Gotham to finally destroy the Dark Knight.
Batman: Arkham Knight is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls the superhero through an open world in the form of Gotham City. There, you complete various missions, solve hidden puzzles, and make use of various weapons, gadgets, and cool combat moves. You can also use the Batmobile for the first time.
Who is Batman: Arkham Knight suitable for? Have you always wanted to step into the shoes of the Dark Knight or are you generally into superhero vibes? Do you want a cool open world, challenging battles, tricky puzzles, and an engaging story with numerous exciting side stories? Then Batman: Arkham Knight is definitely worth it for you.
Download for the game: Batman: Arkham Knight in the PS Store
Metacritic: 87 out of 100 points based on 53 reviews. The game was celebrated in tests in 2015 as “the best of the series” and even as a “masterpiece”. The entertaining storyline with emotional twists and the graphics of Batman: AK were praised. The combat system received special commendation.
Criticism points at the time were the omnipresent Batmobile and isolated remarks that the franchise showed signs of fatigue.
Rating in the PS Store: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 18,700 ratings.
Darksiders 3
What is Darksiders 3? Darksiders 3 is a hack-and-slash action-adventure with Metroidvania elements. It is played from a third-person perspective.
As a player, you take on the role of the mage Fury – one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse. In a devastated world, the sister of War and Death must now restore the balance between good and evil and defeat the seven deadly sins and their minions.
In doing so, you explore an open, vibrant world, solve various puzzles, use magic, abilities, and various weapons, and slaughter your way through hordes of monsters, mystical creatures, and degenerates. You also need to demonstrate your movement skills from time to time.
Who is Darksiders 3 suitable for? Are you into exploring a varied world with different settings? Do you love challenging fights and spectacular boss battles? Do you enjoy solving clever puzzles? Or have the two predecessors already excited you? Then the chances are good that you will also have fun with Darksiders 3.
Download for the game: Darksiders 3 in the PS Store
Metacritic: 64 out of 100 points based on 53 reviews. Positive reviews praised the combat system of Darksiders 3 and the good design in November 2018. The title was described as “the best of the series” and in a good way “old-fashioned.”
However, there were some deductions in the rating due to technical problems and bugs. Performance was a major point of criticism in negative reviews.
Rating in the PS Store: 4 out of 5 stars based on over 600 ratings.
How do I get these free PS Plus games?
This is included in PS Plus: You can get the two monthly PS4 games for free every month as part of a PS Plus subscription – as a digital download in the PlayStation Store.
The subscription itself costs about €60 per year. While you can also subscribe on a monthly or quarterly basis, the annual membership is the most cost-effective option over time.
In addition to the games, as a subscriber, you also enjoy other benefits such as special discounts in the PS Store and access to online multiplayer.
If your membership expires or you take a break, all PS Plus titles you already have in your game library, along with your progress, will be retained. Without an active subscription, you can simply not use them. If the membership is extended or renewed, you can continue playing exactly where you left off.
Here you can find the PS Plus games in October:
Save in the PS Store: If you are interested in more offers for PS Plus, you can find an overview here: All PS Plus offers and subscriptions in the PS Store
If you are generally looking for bargains and offers in the PlayStation Store, then you should take a look at the following sales:
- New sale in the PS Store tempts with many indie gems and smaller games for the PS4
- New sale in the PS Store: Strong bundles and secret tips up to 65% cheaper
With PS Plus, you can also save additionally on some of these offers.
