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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Abiotic Factor launches Day One on PlayStation Plus: Here's all you need to know about the new survival game
Deep Field Games ' acclaimed survival crafting title Abiotic Factor made its PlayStation 5 debut yesterday as a day-one addition to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. The six-player cooperative game, which earned overwhelmingly positive reviews during its Steam Early Access phase, throws players into an underground research facility overrun by alien threats and military crusaders. Players must use scientific ingenuity rather than brute force to survive, crafting equipment from salvaged office supplies, alien artifacts, and destroyed computer parts. The game supports online multiplayer for up to six friends, allowing teams to tackle specialized roles including forager, fighter, chef, builder, or explorer as they navigate the sprawling GATE Cascade Research Facility . Abiotic Factor's strong Critical reception follows console launch Abiotic Factor maintains a 4.62-star rating on PlayStation Store based on hundreds of user reviews, mirroring its Steam success where it achieved 94.38% positive feedback over 12 months. Players have praised the game's unique blend of Half-Life, Grounded, and SCP elements, creating what reviewers describe as an immersive survival horror experience with flexible base-building mechanics. The title joins an exceptionally strong July PlayStation Plus lineup that includes Cyberpunk 2077 , Diablo IV , and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, marking one of the service's most robust monthly offerings in 2025. Developer's part of expanding multi-platform strategy The PlayStation launch coincides with Abiotic Factor's simultaneous release on Xbox Series X/S and Game Pass, representing the New Zealand developer's push toward broader console accessibility. While Sony typically doesn't disclose retention periods for PlayStation Plus titles, industry trends suggest the game will likely remain available for at least 12 months. Players interested in the title should act quickly to claim other July bonuses, as PlayStation Plus members have until today to secure a 30% discount on Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty expansion, originally introduced when the base game joined the service earlier this month. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added
FOUR games will be axed from PlayStation Plus as part of a huge shake-up to the digital library. Sony warned gamers that the titles will be removed in days - leaving millions of subscribers with a fast-approaching deadline to download or lose out. 2 Four games will be removed from PlayStation consoles Credit: Getty But there's a silver lining – six surprise freebies have just landed for members, offering new adventures to dive into. Fans have until August 6 to claim this month's PS Plus Essential games before they're replaced. The titles getting the boot are: Boarderlands 3 NHL 24 Among Us Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Next-Level Edition) READ MORE ON PLAYSTATION All four have been free for If you've already added them to your library, don't worry – they're yours to keep as long as your subscription stays active. But if you haven't hit download yet, now's the time to act. These titles won't be hanging around once August's line-up arrives. Most read in Tech In a move that's caught players pleasantly off-guard, Sony has also added six brand-new free games to its ever-growing catalogue – and you don't even need a PS Plus subscription to claim them. The new releases are part of the The freebies include: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus LISA: Definitive Edition ANIMAL WELL Neon White The Forgotten City A Space for the Unbound Each game is available for a limited time, with some offers set to expire by the end of July, while others will remain free into August. The full list and redemption deadlines can be found in the PlayStation Store's promotions tab. For some, the departure of big-name titles like Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands will sting. Both games remain hugely popular among co-op fans and looter-shooter lovers. That said, the newly added indies offer a fresh chance to try critically acclaimed titles that might have flown under the radar. From psychological horror in Doki Doki Literature Club to time-travelling mystery in The Forgotten City, there's something for every taste – and no excuse not to explore them while they're free. This comes after a PlayStation game mysteriously vanished from various global PS stores without warning. The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Sony has made no comment on the removal of Entwined, first reported by The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error. 2 Each new game is available for a limited time Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added
Psychological horror in Doki Doki Literature Club and time-travelling mystery in The Forgotten City will be added for free PLAY AWAY Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOUR games will be axed from PlayStation Plus as part of a huge shake-up to the digital library. Sony warned gamers that the titles will be removed in days - leaving millions of subscribers with a fast-approaching deadline to download or lose out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Four games will be removed from PlayStation consoles Credit: Getty But there's a silver lining – six surprise freebies have just landed for members, offering new adventures to dive into. Fans have until August 6 to claim this month's PS Plus Essential games before they're replaced. The titles getting the boot are: Boarderlands 3 NHL 24 Among Us Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Next-Level Edition) All four have been free for PS Plus Essential subscribers throughout July, but will disappear from the service next month. If you've already added them to your library, don't worry – they're yours to keep as long as your subscription stays active. But if you haven't hit download yet, now's the time to act. These titles won't be hanging around once August's line-up arrives. In a move that's caught players pleasantly off-guard, Sony has also added six brand-new free games to its ever-growing catalogue – and you don't even need a PS Plus subscription to claim them. The new releases are part of the PlayStation Indies promotion, and they're available now via the PS Store. The freebies include: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus LISA: Definitive Edition ANIMAL WELL Neon White The Forgotten City A Space for the Unbound Each game is available for a limited time, with some offers set to expire by the end of July, while others will remain free into August. The full list and redemption deadlines can be found in the PlayStation Store's promotions tab. For some, the departure of big-name titles like Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands will sting. Both games remain hugely popular among co-op fans and looter-shooter lovers. That said, the newly added indies offer a fresh chance to try critically acclaimed titles that might have flown under the radar. From psychological horror in Doki Doki Literature Club to time-travelling mystery in The Forgotten City, there's something for every taste – and no excuse not to explore them while they're free. This comes after a PlayStation game mysteriously vanished from various global PS stores without warning. The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Sony has made no comment on the removal of Entwined, first reported by Comic Book. The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Four games VANISHING from millions of PlayStation consoles in days – but six new freebies were just added
FOUR games will be axed from PlayStation Plus as part of a huge shake-up to the digital library. Sony warned gamers that the titles will be removed in days - leaving millions of subscribers with a fast-approaching deadline to download or lose out. 2 But there's a silver lining – six surprise freebies have just landed for members, offering new adventures to dive into. Fans have until August 6 to claim this month's PS Plus Essential games before they're replaced. The titles getting the boot are: Boarderlands 3 NHL 24 Among Us Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Next-Level Edition) All four have been free for PS Plus Essential subscribers throughout July, but will disappear from the service next month. If you've already added them to your library, don't worry – they're yours to keep as long as your subscription stays active. But if you haven't hit download yet, now's the time to act. These titles won't be hanging around once August's line-up arrives. In a move that's caught players pleasantly off-guard, Sony has also added six brand-new free games to its ever-growing catalogue – and you don't even need a PS Plus subscription to claim them. The new releases are part of the PlayStation Indies promotion, and they're available now via the PS Store. The freebies include: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus LISA: Definitive Edition ANIMAL WELL Neon White The Forgotten City A Space for the Unbound Each game is available for a limited time, with some offers set to expire by the end of July, while others will remain free into August. The full list and redemption deadlines can be found in the PlayStation Store's promotions tab. For some, the departure of big-name titles like Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands will sting. Both games remain hugely popular among co-op fans and looter-shooter lovers. That said, the newly added indies offer a fresh chance to try critically acclaimed titles that might have flown under the radar. From psychological horror in Doki Doki Literature Club to time-travelling mystery in The Forgotten City, there's something for every taste – and no excuse not to explore them while they're free. This comes after a PlayStation game mysteriously vanished from various global PS stores without warning. The PS4 exclusive game Entwined, which Sony published in 2014, has abruptly exited the UK PlayStation Store, the US PlayStation Store, and the European PlayStation Store. The game's profile still appears in the UK store, but with the tag: "Not available for purchase". Strangely, the title is still available on the Japanese PlayStation Store and PS Plus Extra. Concrete Genie, a 2019 release by the same Sony-owned studio Pixelopus and the only other published game from the studio, remains available on the PlayStation store. Pixelopus was shut down by Sony in 2023. Comic Book. The report pointed out that there is no overt licensing or multiplayer servers that would force Entwined out of PS Stores. It is unclear whether it is a rare error. 2
CNET
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Don't Miss Your Second Chance to Grab the 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller
Looking to relive the glory days of gaming? Then you won't want to miss out on this surprise restock at Sony. The special edition 30th Anniversary DualSense controller was released last year to celebrate the release of the original PlayStation, and it's been tough to get your hands on one since it originally sold out in December. But a second wave of preorders just went live at Sony, which means you've got another chance to pick one up for just $80 right now. Just note that preorders are only available to PlayStation Plus members, and it sold out in no time during the last round, so we'd act fast if you don't want to miss this rare opportunity to snag one. The 30th Anniversary DualSense controller features a throwback design that mimics the controllers of the original PlayStation that first hit shelves all the way back in 1994. That includes a grayscale color scheme along with the classic green, blue, red and pink buttons and PlayStation logo. It's also relatively versatile, and is compatible with the PlayStation 5 console, PC, Mac and mobile devices. Preorders will start shipping on September 9, and are limited to one controller per order. Sony also released a special 30th Anniversary console last year. There hasn't been any news about a new wave of availability in the US yet, but there was a recent restock for UK shoppers, so we're tentatively hopeful that you'll have another chance to grab one of these retro consoles as well. The CNET team will be keeping a close eye on Sony's shopping page for any updates. Why this restock matters There are plenty of cool color variants for the DualSense controller, but this 30th Anniversary edition certainly stands out from the crowd with a retro design that takes you back to the PS1 days. Plus, it sold out fast during the original release, and it's unclear if or when we'll see another round of restocks, so we'd take advantage of this rare opportunity to grab one while you can. If you're looking for more ways to expand your Sony gaming setup, you can check out our full roundup of all the best PlayStation 5 deals for bargains on games and accessories.
