Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra lineup for January 2024 is a thrilling selection of excellent games, catering to a diverse if limited range of gaming tastes.
The month’s highlight is the addition of Capcom’s critically-acclaimed Resident Evil 2 remake, a highly acclaimed entry in the iconic survival horror franchise. Alongside this standout title, the lineup includes eight other varied games, ensuring something for every type of player.
Resident Evil 2 stands out as a significant addition to the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog. This game, which is a masterful reimagining of the 1998 classic, offers a blend of gripping narrative, intense gameplay, and cutting-edge graphics. It has been lauded for its atmospheric storytelling and gameplay mechanics, making it a must-play for both series veterans and newcomers.
Joining Resident Evil 2 are notable titles such as Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands: Next-Level Edition, including additional post-launch content on top of the base game, and LEGO City Undercover. These games offer different experiences, from the whimsical and adventurous world of LEGO to the imaginative and fantastical realm of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Just Cause 3 brings high-octane action and open-world chaos to the lineup, while Session: Skate Sim caters to fans of sports simulations. For strategy enthusiasts, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun offers intricate tactical gameplay. Surviving the Aftermath and Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong round off the selection with their unique takes on survival and role-playing genres.
The PS Plus Extra tier not only includes these new additions but also retains its existing benefits like access to monthly free games, exclusive discounts, and a vast selection of PS4 and PS5 titles. However, as new titles are introduced, others are cycled out. Games like Devil May Cry 5, It Takes Two, and SnowRunner will be departing the service to make room for the new entries.
For fans of classic gaming, the PS Plus Premium tier offers additional titles, including beloved retro games. This tier’s updates, however, are not part of the PS Plus Extra offerings.
With the inclusion of critically acclaimed titles such as Resident Evil 2 and a variety of other games spanning different genres, alongside the PS Plus Essential additions earlier this month, Sony continues to enhance the value of its subscription service, making it an attractive option for gamers of all interests.
Capcom is currently flirting with disaster following its latest DRM-friendly move. It risks alienating a massive fanbase that’s looking forward to the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and the next Resident Evil game.
