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Metro
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
One of the best games of 2024 is free on PS Plus in May
Sony has announced the PS Plus line-up for May, and fans of dinosaurs, Warhammer, and deck builders will be very pleased. While it's usually possible to predict what the biggest games of the year will be at the AAA level, the best thing about indie titles is they can come out of nowhere and steal the conversation entirely. That was definitely the case for Balatro, a poker-themed roguelike deck builder created by solo developer LocalThunk, which went onto sell over 5 million copies and secure a Game Of The Year nomination at The Game Awards. If you haven't yet been ensnared by its addictive qualities, Balatro will be available as one of the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers in May. The game will be available to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners from Tuesday, May 6 for anyone who is subscribed to the PlayStation Plus essential tier. While it's perhaps better suited to handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and mobiles, it's worth taking for a spin on Sony's console if you haven't yet tried it – especially if you have a PlayStation Portal. More Trending Other games about to debut include Ark: Survival Ascended, a revamped version of 2017 dinosaur survival sim, Ark: Survival Evolved, in Unreal Engine 5. The game launched in early access in 2023 to a mixed reception, and based on Steam reviews it hasn't changed much since, but it supports up to 70 players online if you fancy some chaos. The final game on the May line-up is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, a retro first person shooter which is a fascinating curiosity – even if it does get repetitive after a while. All of these games will be available to claim from May 6 to June 2, 2025. It's worth noting you can just add them to your library during this time and download them later, as long as you have a PlayStation Plus subscription. You still have until May 5 to pick up this month's games, which includes RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker's Memory. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Titanfall 3 was 'almost finished' before 100 staff were laid off insists leaker MORE: Highest rated game of 2025 is already 20% off on PS5 and Xbox MORE: Seth Rogen coming to Call Of Duty in weed-themed DLC as Star Wars hits Fortnite
Metro
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Highest rated game of 2025 is already 20% off on PS5 and Xbox
A major contender for Game Of The Year has already been discounted across PS5, Xbox and PC, as a film adaptation gets underway. There have been several excellent games released in 2025 so far, including Citizen Sleeper 2, Split Fiction, and Blue Prince, but the most surprising might be Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Developed by new studio Sandfall Interactive, the French turn-based role player is an original IP which packs the vocal talents of Daredevil's Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis from The Lord Of The Rings. Along with receiving critical acclaim, it has sold over one million copies within just three days. If you haven't yet jumped into its brand of dark fantasy, various retailers have already discounted the game across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, less than a week after it launched. On Amazon, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been reduced by 18% to £40.99 on PlayStation 5, while the Xbox Series X version is 20% off at £39.99. There is a bit of a wait for physical copies (delivery is currently listed between May 13 to June 2) but the developers have assured more are on the way to various retailers, in light of the demand. 'We are aware that we have sold out of physical editions at various retailers,' a post from the developer reads. 'Our distribution partners are looking into re-stocking. Sorry, the demand has been higher than expected in many regions. Please stay in touch with your local stores for more info.' If you're an eager beaver on PC, Fantatical is selling Steam keys for £33.59, which is 20% off the usual £41.99 price. The deluxe edition, which includes additional outfits and hairstyles, is also down to £39.99. Amazon – £40.99 on PlayStation 5 (18% off) Amazon – £39.99 on Xbox Series X (20% off) Fanatical – £33.59 on PC (20% off) The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 makes a sequel almost inevitable but it seems like publisher Kepler Interactive was confident in the IP before it even launched, as a movie adaptation was officially announced back in January. More Trending As reported by Variety earlier this year, Sandfall Interactive has teamed up with Story Kitchen (the same company developing movies for Just Cause and Streets Of Rage) on the project. Casting and directorial decisions are said to be underway, with Story Kitchen founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Mike Goldberg serving as producers. 'We're thrilled to collaborate with Sandfall Interactive to bring the rich, immersive world of Expedition 33 to the big screen,' a statement from Story Kitchen reads. 'The game's compelling narrative and complex characters provide a solid foundation for a cinematic experience that will resonate with both gamers and moviegoers alike.' As seen with the success of A Minecraft Movie, movie adaptations of video games are doing big business at the moment. However, the biggest ones are in the family-friendly mould, like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic The Hedgehog, so it remains to be seen if the mature themes in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can find similar success on the big screen. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Seth Rogen coming to Call Of Duty in weed-themed DLC as Star Wars hits Fortnite MORE: Massive Nintendo Switch update prepares console for Switch 2 but not everyone's happy MORE: EA cuts up to 400 jobs after FC 25 and Apex Legends sales collapse
