Sony Interactive Entertainment announced this week that PS Plus Essential July New Arrivals announced. This means that the first drop for the coming month is known. It includes “Borderlands 3”, “NHL 24” and “Among Us”.
The new additions to the Essential tier can be added to your personal library starting next Tuesday. However, announcements of PS Plus games sometimes generate more and sometimes less enthusiasm. Are the latest games convincing?
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Both New additions to PS Plus Essential These are largely well-known games. Nevertheless, we have summarized the most important information for you below:
Borderlands 3 takes you into the chaotic universe of Pandora
“Borderlands 3” is a first-person shooter role-playing game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K Games in September 2019. It takes you back to the crazy and chaotic universe of Pandora.
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“Borderlands 3” is characterized by a characteristic cel-shading style and also scores points for humor. Players choose from four “exterminators,” each of whom has unique skills and play styles. Then it’s off to hunt for loot, with a huge variety of weapons to help.
The plot of the new PS Plus addition for PS Plus Essential revolves around two main antagonists, twin siblings Tyreen and Troy Calypso, who try to use the power of the Sirens for their own sinister plans. The player must stop the Calypso twins and uncover the secrets of the chambers.
“Borderlands 3” received predominantly positive reviews from critics and players after its launch. On Metacritic, the Gearbox title achieved solid scores, with the PS4 version having a Metascore of 78. The later PS5 version submitted later Based on five tests, it achieves a score of 91.
In PSN sales, “Borderlands 3” is regularly available for just over ten euros. The disk version costs currently around 14 euros.
NHL 24 is the latest installment in the ice hockey video game series
“NHL24”the second game for PS Plus Essential in July 2024, comes from EA Sports and allows players to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of ice hockey – be it in single player mode or competitive multiplayer mode.
The sports game, which launched in October 2023, includes updated game modes, including a career mode, Be A Pro, and online multiplayer options. Players train their skills in various challenges and compete in leagues and tournaments.
The teams' rosters and statistics reflect current real-world hockey seasons, allowing players to step into the shoes of their favorite teams.
“NHL 24” comes to a Metascore of 71which is significantly undercut by the user score. It is only 3.5. In the PS Store it is only 2.8 out of five possible stars. A particularly common complaint is that not much has changed compared to previous years. The technical condition is also sometimes an issue.
The PLAY3.DE test of NHL 24:
The best price for “NHL 24” so far in the PlayStation Store was 23.99 euros. EA Sports normally charges a whopping 79.99 euros for the PS5 version.
Among Us with traitors on board
“Among Us” is a multiplayer online game developed and published by InnerSloth. It was originally launched in 2018 for mobile systems and PC. Since December 2021, the title has also been playable on PlayStation consoles.
The new PS Plus Essential Access puts players in a social deduction scenario set on a spaceship, a base on an alien planet, or another close environment. In this scenario, a group of players take on the roles of crewmates and a variable number of impostors.
The main goal of the Crewmates is to complete various tasks spread across the map, while the Impostors try to sabotage and eliminate the Crew without being detected. A key part of Among Us is voting.
“Among Us” received mixed reviews. And in the PlayStation Store players only gave it 3.61 out of five possible stars, which is a relatively low score. Holders of a PS Plus membership don't save much. The title normally costs 3.99 euros in the PlayStation Store, and in the last sales it was only 2.39 euros.
Recently, new game test versions were also released for PS Plus members:
The new additions to PS Plus Essential in July 2024 will be available from next Tuesday at 11 a.m. We will remind you of this with a separate message. The Announcement of new additions to PS Plus Extra and Premium is imminent.
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