It’s no secret thatPS Plusdidn’t end 2021 as strong as it began the year, with the service seemingly running out of steam. However, Sony seems to be kicking off the new year right with it selection ofPS Plus free games for January 2022:Deep Rock Galactic(PS5/PS4),Persona 5 Strikers(PS4), andDirt 5(PS5/PS4).
This month, in particular, has two strong points to it. First, this is the first offering oftwo PS5 native versions on PS Plus, which had been one for the past year or so. It’s too early to see if it’s a pattern, but more PS5 versions would be a welcome addition to the service.
Secondly, it nails the necessary variety ofPS Plus. By offering a class-based, four-player co-op shooter, a Musou game, and a racing game, there’s a little something for everyone to try.
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Deep Rock Galacticon PS Plus, instead, has amassed several fans. A recent message from the developer (seen above) reveals that PS Plus has doubledDeep Rock Galactic’s community, welcoming more than six new players in the first week it was on PS Plus. On the one hand, multiplayer games typically do well on PS Plus because it’s an instant community; games likeRocket LeagueandFall Guysare a testament to that. On the other, there’s no predicting which multiplayer game offered takes off, and forDeep Rock Galactic, this is an excellent win.
One could argue that it has something to do withDeep Rock Galactic’s PS5 enhancements, but at the core of every good game is innovative fun.Deep Rock Galactichas that, and PS Plus players are loving it. Indeed, it seems to be turning into one of those situations where someone has never heard of it, tries it for free, and ends up becoming a favorite.Deep Rock Galactic’s seasonal contentis looking good too, so 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for the game. Perhaps even PS Plus too.
