February 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and yes, this past weekend's leak was absolutely spot on.
There are four titles up for grabs, which you can add to your library from 7th February, 2023. Here's what subscribers can look forward to:
- OlliOlli World (PS5, PS4)
- Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4)
- Evil Dead: The Game (PS5, PS4)
- Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PS5, PS4)
It's a fairly diverse lineup, isn't it? OlliOlli World gets an immediate recommendation from us — an excellent indie skater that's packed with personality and charm. And if that's not quite your thing, there's the fairly impressive Mafia: Definitive Edition — a full-on remake of the original wise-cracking, crime-capering PS2 title. Meanwhile, Evil Dead: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer release that's an especially good laugh with friends.
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Elsewhere, Destiny 2: Beyond Light expands Bungie's shooter in some pretty significant ways, and might prove to be a solid introduction to Destiny 2 as a whole. With Destiny 2: Lightfall releasing later this month (not to be confused with 2020's Beyond Light, by the way), this could be a good time to dive in if you haven't already.
So, what do you think of February 2023's PS Plus games? Is this a solid lineup, or are you disappointed with the selection? Give us an honest opinion in the comments section below.
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Not the greatest month speaking on a personal level but it could always be worse....
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/01/xbox-games-with-gold-for-february-2023-announced
Good month if you ask me. I highly recommend Evil Dead: The Game. I was just playing it the other day and had a great time.
So, all regions getting mafia? It was rumoured,that in some regions it would be replace with diffrent game
Meanwhile the PS+ Collection is being removed on May 9th.
I'm happy with the selection. I have Mafia and it's a good game. The others are all games I've been wanting to try.
@Grumblevolcano Really? Never heard of it. Do you have a source you can share?
@Max_the_German Playstation Blog:
https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/01/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-february-evil-dead-the-game-olliolliworld-destiny-2-beyond-light-mafia-definitive-edition/
"We also wanted to provide an update on the PlayStation Plus Collection that has been offered as a benefit to PlayStation Plus members on PS5 since 2020. On May 9 the PlayStation Plus Collection will no longer be offered. If you haven’t redeemed the titles in this collection yet, you can still do so until May 9, which will enable you to access those titles even after this date for as long as you remain a PlayStation Plus member."
Evil Dead The Game is legit. Fantastic send-up for the franchise and a lot of fun with friends.
@Grumblevolcano Thanks for the heads up - I'm off to claim them all right now why I can. Was worried they would disappear entirely but sounds like I can keep playing them as long as I have claimed them already.
I've always been curious about OlliOlli World, what a pleasant surprise. Hopefully we get Rollerdrome at some point, too.
Always wanted to try Destiny 2, but a little intimidated by all the expansions and super experienced existing players.
@commentlife Rollerdrome is awesome. As is OlliOlli World. I highly recommend both games.
@The_Pixel_King just download the free version and go straight ahead. There is nothing too difficult even for solo players and after several hours / days you can clearly understand whether it's your cup of tea or not.
OlliOlli Worls is great, and I have still to play Mafia, so I'll take it
@ShogunRok Do you know if the Destiny Light fall will automatically update or will I have to delete and re-download to get the added extra?
I've already beaten the original Mafia while Olli Olli World and Evil Dead are on Switch, so not much I see myself actually downloading except maybe the Destiny 2 piece which seems standalone and hopefully single player. But kicking off a new spare account's Extra sub has left my PS4 packed with more overdue stuff to play anyway, and the lineup itself is still pretty diverse.
@Grumblevolcano Thanks for the heads-up.
I think I’ve claimed all the PS Plus collection games but I better go check.
@Mostik You mean Beyond Light with PS Plus? If you already have Destiny 2 installed, I assume you'll just claim the expansion through the PS Plus section of the store, like you would with any PS Plus game, and then that content will be open to you when you go back on the game. It might even just happen automatically.
But yeah, you shouldn't have to redownload the whole game or anything.
Cool.i will definitely download olliolli world and evil dead the game.destiny beyond light probably will.destiny does have a lot of dlcs.and mafia definitive edition i already got it.word up son
I would be willing to try out D2 again but its such huge file to download
Lols this is a great lineup but really weird for me. I only bought four games last year on PSN, three of those are this months selection 🤪.
@ShogunRok Magic thank you, yes I did mean Beyond Light, All these lights are just confusing 🥴
I've nearly bought Olli Olli World and Mafia some many times over the last few month but have held off because I have too much still to play and there is of course a good few new games on the horizon I'm interested in, so it's great for me.
The other two hold no interest but 2 outta 4 ain't bad.
@Grumblevolcano yeah but most the games are on extra anyhow so it’s not really an issue
This is a fantastic month for me. Really looking forward to OlliOlli World in particular.
Just one time I want the leak to be wrong
@Boucho11 Unless you don’t want to spend much for subscription services and are happy with Essential.
I already have and played Mafia, great game!
But I don´t have interest in the other games, maybe I`ll try Destiny 2 and grab 50 PS Stars points along with it.
@Max_the_German well that’s the customers problem not Sonys?
Has Destiny 2 datadisc and Evil Dead some singleplayer story?
Mafia 1 Remake alone makes it an excellent month for those that have not played it.
9/10 Stellar Storyline
Delighted with Mafia DE 😃😃
Played Mafia 2 back in the day so really looking forward to playing the original in remastered glory.
This and the recent Mass Effect trilogy have restored my faith in ps plus delivering some great single player experiences 👍
Just got an email that the ps plus collection is going away may 9.
I let my subscription lapse. OlliOlli ruined my first Dual Shock 4 thumbstick so I'm done with those. I have Evil Dead from the EGS giveaway a couple months ago, and D2 and Mafia aren't for me. I'll join again when something I'm more interested shows up.
You cant redeem PS Plus collection without a PS5, hope most friends that want it can get their hands on one till May. You can easily find PS5 in most stores now, but usually its bundled with extras.
Nice, OlliOlli will definitely get some airplay in my house.
This is a very good month to be frank here. Mafia is definitely worth checking out.
Destiny is Destiny, either you like it or dont at this point.
@NinjaNicky if you remember, it was the same for the first few years of the PS4, even worse I'd say.
I've wanted to try Olli for a while - so very happy that's coming. Might check out Mafia too. The others ... not so much
Great choices! I'll be redeeming all of them, can finally try out OlliOlli World.
Also need to go back to Mafia: Definitive Edition and attempt the first racecar story mission again.
I tried the free to play Destiny 2 from the store. It started the same way as Destiny 1 - is that correct? D2 is more of an addon than a new game? I was confused as I had already played D1 back when it came out.
Overall this month may be one of the best. The Mafia remake I think is an excellent example of a story driven open world game. Two of the other three interest me to give a try. OOW I'll pass on, but it's a game that probably has many that will be downloading it as soon as possible.
I really can’t say enough good things about Olliolli world. I bought it day one because the first two were really fun for me, but I wasn’t expecting the huge leap in accessibility. It’s hard in the best way and it really encourages you to keep trying. As an old geezer who grew up on NES, this game is so up my alley. Probably my favorite game of last year and a top 20 all time. No way I’m 100%ing it… way too hard, but I feel comfortable enough with my prowess nonetheless. It’s a real keeper. I’ll probably never beat that bear to the finish line, but I’ll still try periodically. It’s really worth checking out, and it’s awesome that it’s “free” so soon after release. I rarely find myself in the comments section unless I’ve had one too many, but do yourselves a favor and give this guy a chance. I’m actually mostly sober right now.
I have great times with my ps5 and subscription extra so far.
Only problem I have is no free time to play them nowadays!
Mafia very welcome on the list! I am happy for left 4 blood on extra, as well as judgement!
8-9 hours of work and extra 1 hour commute is the modern slavery as I don't have energy and time to do any fun after all my daily commitments. But hey yo youngsters who don't need to work all the time: have fun!
@ShogunRok I’m also getting a PS4 game called Indivisible appearing for me on the app under the PS Plus monthly games section 🤔
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