PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Additions for August 2024 Revealed
Sony has revealed the full line-up of PlayStation Plus Games Catalog additions for August 2024, which includes The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cult of the Lamb, Watch Dogs 2, and more.
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, a total of 15 games are joining the library, 10 on the PlayStation Plus Extra tier and five on the PlayStation Plus Premium Tier through the Classic Games Catalog. They're available August 20, 2024.
Outside of the headlining titles, the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog games are dominated by anime hit Sword Art Online and TimeSplitters this month, with several of the additions belonging to each franchise.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the beloved open world role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world. Protagonist Geralt of Rivia seeks his adopted daughter amid the chaos of an ongoing war while serving his role as a witcher, a monster slayer for hire. In IGN's 9/10 review, we said: "Massive in size, and meticulously detailed, The Witcher 3 ends Geralt's story on a high note."
Wild Hearts is a monster hunting game set in Azuma – effectively a fantasy feudal Japan – in which teams of up to three players take on giant nature-infused beasts called Kemono. It earned an 8/10 in IGN's review. "Wild Hearts’ building mechanics add a very fun twist to its familiar but well-executed co-op monster hunting formula."
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. It become a fan favorite, also earning an 8/10 in our review. "Cult of the Lamb is a wolf of a satisfying base-management game in the sheepish clothing of an approachable action-roguelite," we said.
Ride 5 is a motorbike racing game which promises an adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you’re truly racing at break-neck speed. It features over 35 tracks and more than 200 bikes to collect and race.
Watch Dogs 2 is the beloved San Francisco set
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