Sony has just revealed in their latest PlayStation Blog the update that will be coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. Extra and Premium subscribers to the service will be able to enjoy them all starting on Tuesday, January 17.
This new lineup includes ten new games, such as Back 4 Blood, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Devil May Cry 5, to the Extra tier and three games coming to the Premium Tier. If you’re looking to grab these games and add them to your library forever (as long as you have PSPlus), make sure to renew your PlayStation Plus subscription before the games rotate out!
▍ New PlayStation Plus Extra Games for January 2023
■ Erica
A live-action interactive thriller where you take on the role of Erica, a young lady plagued with nightmares of her father’s murder. With the traumatic events of her childhood dragged back into the light via grisly new clues, it’s up to you to unearth the shocking truth.
■ Just Cause 4 Reloaded
In Just Cause 4, players take control of rogue agent Rico Rodriguez to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression, and extreme weather conditions. This Reloaded version of the game delivers an expansive and explosive gameplay experience in an all-new package and includes additional premium content as well as all previously released improvements and additions since its release.
■ Omno
Omno is a game that is full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome, where the power of a lost civilization will carry you through forests, deserts, and tundras – even to the clouds. Discover a vibrant world full of strange and wonderful lifeforms, from cute little critters to enigmatic giants, and everything in between.
■ Jett: The Far Shore
Take the helm of a ‘Jett’ and explore a vast unknown in Jett: The Far Shore. Skim low over waves, roar up pristine coastlines, and carve through otherworldly woods. Adapt to an intricate, systemic open world and persevere through adversity alongside an intimate ensemble cast.
■ Life is Strange
In Life is Strange, players follow the story of Max Caulfield, a photography senior who discovers she can rewind time while saving her best friend Chloe Price. The pair soon find themselves investigating the mysterious disappearance of fellow student Rachel Amber, uncovering a dark side to life in Arcadia Bay. Meanwhile, Max must quickly learn that changing the past can sometimes lead to a devastating future.
■ Life is Strange: Before the Storm
In this choice and consequence-driven narrative adventure, Chloe Price, a 16-year-old rebel forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret it takes their newfound alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons.
■ (PS5 Only!) Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
Enjoy this next-gen version of Devil May Cry 5, blistering speed meets impeccable control for an incredibly tight gameplay experience as you work your way through the thrilling story. This optimized version of the original release has many features that take advantage of the PS5’s souped-up hardware, such as support for 3D spatial audio and haptic feedback.
Even if you don’t own a Playstation 5 yet, you can still claim Devil May Cry 5 if you have a PlayStation Plus subscription by visiting the website.
■ Dragon Ball FighterZ
Enjoy endless spectacular fights with iconic, all-powerful fighters await Dragon Ball FighterZ! This title, developed by Arc System Works captures the authentic anime style of the series and combines it with easy-to-learn but difficult-to-master gameplay, the game has multiple modes to keep franchise and genre fans happy.
■ Back 4 Blood
From the creators of Left 4 Dead comes Back 4 Blood! Fight your way through a dynamic, perilous world in a four-player co-op story campaign where you must work together to survive increasingly challenging missions. With humanity’s extinction on the line, it’s up to you and your friends to take the fight to the enemy, eradicate the Ridden and reclaim the world.
▍ New PlayStation Plus Premium Games for January 2023
■ Syphon Filter 3
In Syphon Filter 3, players play as special agents Gabe Logan and Lian Xing stand accused of conspiring to spread the fatal Syphon Filter virus around the world, only the two of them can uncover the covert conspiracy and stop the virus in its tracks. In this special version of the game, features such as up-render, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters are available.
■ Star Wars Demolition
Choose from over 10 iconic Star Wars vehicles and battle it out across eight intense arenas and four game modes. Blast your way to victory with an arsenal that includes laser cannons, proton torpedoes, and concussion missiles. Just like the first Syphon Filter 3, this game will also support features such as up-render, rewinding, quick save, and custom video filters.
■ Hot Shots Golf 2
Feeling like playing some golf? Hot Shots Golf 2 (known in Japan as Minna no Golf 2), combines addictive gameplay and stunning visuals (well, for the time anyway), and delivers a comprehensive golfing experience, with a wacky sense of humor.
