New PlayStation Plus Additions for May 2024: Red Dead Redemption 2, Cat Quest, and More
Announced on the PlayStation Blog, a total of 13 games will join the library: 10 in the Game Catalog available for Extra and Premium members, and three in the Classics Catalog available only for Premium members.
While this month's lineup might seem smaller compared to recent months, the inclusion of Red Dead Redemption 2 significantly enhances the May catalog. Notably, Rockstar's open-world cowboy adventure returns to the service, having been one of the first games announced for the game catalog two years ago. All games will be available on May 21.
Games Joining the PS Plus Extra Catalog
Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4
Deceive Inc | PS5
The Sims 4: City Living | PS4
Crime Boss: Rockay City | PS5
The Settlers: New Allies | PS4
Stranded: Alien Dawn | PS4 + PS5
Cat Quest | PS4
Cat Quest 2 | PS4
The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game | PS4
Watch Dogs | PS4
Games Joining the PS Plus Extra/Premium Catalog
2Xtreme | PS4 + PS5
G-Police | PS4 + PS5
Worms Pinball | PS4 + PS5
In addition to the game announcements, filming has begun on a John Wick spin-off centered on Donnie Yen's character, Caine.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2, developed by Rockstar Games, creators of Grand Theft Auto, immerses players in the unforgiving heart of America during the Wild West era. Performers assume on the function of Arthur Morgan, desiring to survive amidst the harsh conditions and complex moral dilemmas of the time.
Deceive Inc.
Deceive Inc. plunges players into a high-stakes world of espionage, working for a private corporation with a complete monopoly on the international spy market. However, rival spies, equally skilled and well-equipped, are after the same objectives, creating a thrilling and competitive experience.
The Sims 4: City Living
The Sims 4: City Living is an expansion for the beloved simulation game, requiring the base game, The Sims 4, which is permanently free. This expansion allows players to move their Sims to the bustling city, offering unique experiences from the vibrant street life right outside their doorstep to the distinctive challenges of apartment living.
Crime Boss: Rockay City
Crime Boss: Rockay City is a first-person action and stealth game set in 1990s Florida. Players aim to rise to the top of the criminal underworld, navigating through a treacherous and dynamic environment filled with rival factions and opportunities for power.
The Settlers: New Allies
The tardily entry in the long-running design sequence, The Settlers: New Allies, invites players to explore new worlds and build expansive cities. Players take control of a group of settlers who have fled catastrophic events in their homeland, seeking new territories to colonize, explore, and conquer.
Stranded: Alien Dawn
In a similar vein but with a sci-fi twist, Stranded: Alien Dawn is a planetary survival simulator that places the fate of a small, stranded group in the player’s hands. Players must make critical decisions to ensure the survival and safety of the group.
Cat Quest and Cat Quest 2
In the first game, players embark on a quest to rescue their kidnapped sister from a malevolent cat. In the second game, they must fight to save the cat world from invading dog armies.
The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game
Classic LEGO fun arrives with The LEGO Movie 2 Video Game, allowing players to smash and build their way through the events of the movie. Alien invaders have left Bricksburg in ruins and captured Emmet’s friends.
Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs is the first open-world action game in the fan-favorite franchise. It introduces the stoic protagonist, Aiden Pearce, who navigates the streets of Chicago using his smartphone to hack into the city’s infrastructure.
2Xtreme
In the realm of classic games, 2Xtreme delivers high-flying sports action, allowing players to snowboard in Japan, skate in Las Vegas, mountain bike in Africa, skateboard in Los Angeles, and more.
G-Police
Another classic PlayStation game, which received a positive reception, is G-Police. In this 1997 title, players take on the role of Jeff Slater, who joins a volunteer police force after his sister's death is covered up by a corrupt corporation. As a helicopter pilot, players must navigate through 35 intense levels to seek revenge and uncover the truth.
Worms Pinball
Rounding out the PlayStation Plus classics catalog for May 2024 is Worms Pinball, which delivers exactly what its name suggests. This 2000 title combines traditional pinball gameplay with the quirky characters from the Worms series. It features a 3D table with mini-games, side objectives displayed on LED screens, transparent ramps, user-controlled moving gadgets, and much more, offering a unique and entertaining pinball experience.