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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for PlayStation Plus.
PS5, PS4 Players Getting Free Credit for Playing PS Plus GameSony is offering PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners a free movie credit for playing Resident Evil Village through the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog. Players need to play the game for at least 30 minutes by April 30 and link their accounts to the Sony Pictures Core app to receive the credit by May 8.
Sony is reportedly testing a subtle PS5 UI update — 'Welcome back PS4'Sony is reportedly testing a subtle update to the PlayStation 5's user interface, which rearranges elements at the top of the screen to provide quicker access to the PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Store pages. The changes have been noticed by a user in the PlayStation firmware beta program, and some users have noted similarities to the PlayStation 4's interface.
Trophy Hunters Warned Against Starting New PS Plus Game Right AwayTrophy hunters are advised to download the PlayStation 4 version of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered to earn Platinum trophies, as the PlayStation 5 version only offers trophies for the base game under a single SKU. Sony's policy prevents multiple bundled games from having separate Platinum trophies on the current-generation console.
These 14+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (6th-12th April)Next week will see a significant number of new game releases across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Starfield's PS5 debut, People of Note, and Tiny Bookshop. Additionally, several titles will be available through PlayStation Plus Essential, such as Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered.
The PlayStation Portal’s Cloud Streaming Update Changes EverythingSony's PlayStation Portal has become a more compelling device following recent system updates that officially enabled cloud streaming. Initially a companion device solely for streaming from a PlayStation 5, it now offers access to a large library of games via PlayStation Plus Premium, making it a more versatile option for users within the Sony ecosystem.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide March 31, 2026Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The March PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and Slime Rancher 2. Numerous other games and add-ons are also now available across different regions.
Hit PS5, PS Plus Game Offering Free DLC After BacklashFocus Entertainment is making the Chapter Voice Pack 1 DLC for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 free for all players after backlash over its quality and price. The publisher will refund all previous purchasers of the $4.99 DLC and will also make it available for free to those playing the game via the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog.
The PlayStation Portal is about to become even more of a PSP successor with its next major updateSony is releasing a system software update for the PlayStation Portal on March 18, introducing a 1080p High Quality mode for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as easier account creation directly on the device and enhanced trophy notifications. Cloud streaming usage has seen significant growth, with over half of PlayStation Portal users subscribing to PlayStation Plus Premium.
These 20+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Next Week (16th-22nd March)The week of March 16th-22nd will see over 20 new game releases across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including major titles like Crimson Desert, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, and MLB The Show 26. Additionally, several games are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal.- GAME’s death signals video game retail’s end, and bids farewell to one of the happiest times of my lifeThe closure of the final three GAME stores in the UK marks the effective end of physical video game retail in the country. The author reflects on their time working at a Gamestation store in the mid-2000s, highlighting the community and camaraderie that has been lost with the shift to digital sales and online gaming.
- PlayStation Store Update Worldwide March 10, 2026Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The March PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and Slime Rancher 2. The update also features various other PS4 and PS5 games, along with PSVR titles.
New Video Game Releases in Week 6 of February 9, 2026The second week of February 2026, starting February 9th, will see numerous new video game releases across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Mario Tennis Fever, High on Life 2, Mewgenics, and Yakuza Kiwami 3. The article also details free game offerings for PC, Mobile, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers throughout February.- New Video Game Releases in Week 6 of February 9, 2026The second week of February 2026, starting February 9th, will see numerous new video game releases across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Mario Tennis Fever, High on Life 2, Mewgenics, and Yakuza Kiwami 3. The article also details free game offerings for PC, Mobile, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers throughout February.
- New Video Game Releases in Week 6 of February 9, 2026The second week of February 2026, starting February 9th, will see numerous new video game releases across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Mario Tennis Fever, High on Life 2, Mewgenics, and Yakuza Kiwami 3. The article also details free game offerings for PC, Mobile, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online subscribers throughout February.
PlayStation Store is giving away free credits - will Sony give them to you?Sony is distributing free PlayStation Store credit to select users experiencing issues with PlayStation Plus and the PlayStation Network. Users who faced outages or redemption problems may receive small amounts of credit as a goodwill gesture. Eligibility criteria are unclear, but affected users are advised to check their notifications and emails.