Highlights

• Dynamic fantasy and action with “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Next-Level Edition.”
• Revamped classic horror in “Resident Evil 2” for PS4 and PS5.
• Innovative zero-gravity gameplay in “Hardspace: Shipbreaker.”
• Explore and solve in the expansive “LEGO City Undercover.”

Starting January 16, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can dive into an exciting array of games added to the Game Catalog. Here’s a summary of what’s coming.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Next-Level Edition (PS4, PS5): This game offers a rich blend of chaotic fantasy, where bullets and magic collide.

Players embark on a journey through a world crafted by the whimsical Tiny Tina, engaging in dynamic first-person battles against various enemies.

The game’s multiclass system allows for deep customization, letting players combine skills from six different classes to create their ultimate adventurer.

Whether playing alone or teaming up with friends in online and local multiplayer modes, the game promises a thrilling and unpredictable experience.

• Extensive Customization: Players can mix and match skills from six unique classes.
• Dynamic Gameplay: Fast-paced first-person battles in a whimsical fantasy world.
• Multiplayer Options: Both online and local split-screen multiplayer modes available.

Resident Evil 2 (PS4, PS5)

This is not just a simple remaster but a complete reimagining of the classic 1998 survival horror game.

With a new third-person perspective, players get to explore the eerie and zombie-infested Raccoon City, now beautifully reconstructed with Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine.

The game offers revamped puzzles and storylines, providing both newcomers and series veterans with fresh challenges and terrifying surprises.

• Immersive Experience: Reimagined with stunning graphics and a new perspective.
• Enhanced Gameplay: New puzzles and storylines to explore.
• Iconic Horror: Maintains the essence of the original game while adding new elements.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PS5)

Set in the depths of space, this simulation game challenges players to carve and dismantle derelict spaceships to recover valuable materials.

The zero-gravity environment adds a unique twist to the gameplay, requiring players to think strategically about how to slice through spacecraft and manage their salvage operations.

The game offers a mix of campaign missions, freeplay, and timed challenges, each requiring different strategies and approaches.

• Unique Setting: Salvaging in a zero-gravity environment.
• Varied Gameplay: Campaign, freeplay, and timed challenges available.
• Strategic Depth: Careful planning required to efficiently salvage spacecraft.

LEGO City Undercover (PS4)

In this open-world adventure, players take on the role of Chase McCain, a police officer tasked with going undercover to stop the notorious criminal Rex Fury.

The game is set in LEGO City, a sprawling metropolis filled with over 20 unique districts, each packed with its own set of challenges, car thieves, and secrets to uncover.

The game’s humor and references to various movies add to its charm, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.

• Expansive World: Over 20 unique districts to explore.
• Engaging Storyline: Humorous and original storytelling.
• Cooperative Gameplay: Two-player co-op mode to play with friends.

Just Cause 3 (PS4)

This game is all about creative destruction in a picturesque Mediterranean setting.

Players control Rico Rodriguez, who has an arsenal of weapons and a variety of vehicles at his disposal to wreak havoc across the island.

The game’s signature mechanics, like the Grapple and Parachute, allow for innovative ways to traverse the landscape and orchestrate chaos, while the Wingsuit adds a thrilling dimension to aerial maneuvers.

• Diverse Tools: Wide range of weapons and vehicles.
• Innovative Mechanics: Grapple, Parachute, and Wingsuit for unique traversal and combat.
• Open-World Exploration: Freely explore a vast Mediterranean island.

Session: Skate Sim (PS4, PS5)

 Designed to offer an authentic skateboarding experience, this game captures the essence of street skating.

The dual stick controls are designed to replicate the feeling of skateboarding, offering players a high level of control over their tricks and movements.

The game includes real-life iconic skate spots and allows for extensive customization of the skater and their gear, with items from top skate brands.

• Authentic Controls: Dual stick controls for a realistic skateboarding experience.
• Skate Culture: ’90s skate culture aesthetic and real-life iconic skate spots.
• Customization: Personalize skaters and equipment with real skate brands.

Shadow Tactics

Blades of the Shogun (PS4): This game is a deep dive into the world of tactical stealth, set in Japan’s Edo period.

Players lead a team of specialists with unique abilities, stealthily infiltrating enemy lines in various environments like castles and monasteries.

The game emphasizes strategic planning and allows for multiple approaches to complete missions, from setting traps to avoiding enemies altogether.

• Stealth-Based Tactics: Emphasis on stealth and strategy.
• Historical Setting: Immersive Edo-period Japan environment.
• Varied Approaches: Multiple

PlayStation Premium Classics include

• Rally Cross (PS4, PS5): A classic rally racing game with a variety of vehicles and challenging tracks.
• Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace (PS4, PS5): An interactive adaptation of the film with a mix of combat, puzzles, and exploration.
• Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection (PS4): A comprehensive collection of 12 classic Street Fighter games with both single-player and online multiplayer modes.
• Legend of Mana (PS4): An action RPG with a unique world-building mechanic and a remastered HD version for the PS4.
• Secret of Mana (PS4): A remastered version of the classic action RPG with local three-player co-op gameplay.

Moreover, starting January 15, PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members in select European regions will gain access to a curated selection of series from Crunchyroll, along with a catalog of 100 movies from Sony Pictures Core.

This expansion into streaming content provides an additional value for subscribers, enriching the PlayStation Plus experience beyond gaming.

FAQs

What is Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Next-Level Edition?

It’s a unique blend of chaotic fantasy where players engage in battles combining guns and magic.

The game features extensive customization with a multiclass system, offering dynamic gameplay in both solo and multiplayer modes.

How has Resident Evil 2 been reimagined for PS4 and PS5?

The game is completely remade with a new third-person perspective, enhanced graphics using Capcom’s RE Engine, and revamped puzzles and storylines.

It offers a fresh, immersive experience while retaining the essence of the original horror classic.

What makes Hardspace: Shipbreaker unique on PS5?

Set in space, this simulation game involves carving and dismantling spaceships in a zero-gravity environment.

It challenges players with strategic planning in various modes, including campaign, freeplay, and timed challenges.

What can players expect in LEGO City Undercover?

This open-world adventure game offers a blend of exploration and humor. Players, as Chase McCain, explore over 20 unique districts in LEGO City, engaging in various missions and cooperative gameplay.

What additional content is available to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members?

Starting January 15, members in select European regions will have access to Crunchyroll series and a catalog of 100 movies from Sony Pictures Core, expanding the entertainment options beyond gaming.

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