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PS Plus: Experience a 'Free' Taste of One of the Best Games of Recent Years with Premium Subscription

May 14, 2024 8:08 AM

PlayStation Plus, Sony's subscription service, has added a new demo to its premium tier offerings, allowing subscribers to sample 'The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered' for two hours. The remastered version builds on the success of the original 2020 release by providing graphical enhancements and a new Roguelike mode called No Return. For those unsure about purchasing the game, the trial is a good opportunity, available at a full price of $49.99 after the demo period. PS Plus Premium also offers monthly free titles, cloud streaming, and a classic game catalog for a monthly fee of $16.99, with annual subscriptions offering significant savings. For users opting for the basic PS Plus subscription, information on May's free games is available as well.

How much does the PS Plus Premium subscription cost and what are the benefits?

The PS Plus Premium subscription costs $16.99 monthly. Benefits include access to monthly free games, exclusive game demos like 'The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered', cloud streaming, and a catalog of classic games. An annual subscription can offer savings of around $50 compared to the monthly rate.

'The Last of Us Part 2' is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 'The Last of Us', developed by Naughty Dog. Initially released on PlayStation 4 in 2020, it follows the story of Ellie as she navigates a post-apocalyptic United States. The game was praised for its narrative, characters, and gameplay, receiving several Game of the Year awards. The remastered version for PlayStation 5 aims to leverage the console's advanced graphics capabilities to offer improved visual fidelity, faster loading times, and performance enhancements, making it a definitive edition of an already stellar gaming experience.



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Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-05-14 08:30:03
The addition of 'The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered' demo to PlayStation Plus Premium is a solid move by Sony, giving subscribers a chance to experience the game's enhanced features. At $16.99 per month, the premium tier offers great value with its monthly free games, cloud streaming, and classic game catalog, making it an enticing option for PS enthusiasts.
Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-05-14 08:24:03
Man, it's great to see PlayStation Plus stepping up its game with a premium tier offering like this. The ability to try out 'The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered' for a couple of hours is a smart move, especially with the added perks of monthly free games and cloud streaming. Definitely something to consider for PS enthusiasts.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-05-14 08:18:03
Man, that PS Plus Premium subscription sounds like a sweet deal at $16.99 a month, especially with access to those monthly free games and exclusive demos like 'The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered'. And let's not forget the classic game catalog – talk about a nostalgia trip
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