Be the First to Know: FREE PS4 and PS5 Games on PS Plus January 2024 – Release Date and Time

PlayStation (PS4-PS5) Plus subscribers are counting down to the reveal of the first batch of Essentials for 2024

I almost hear the palp excitement amongst all the gamers the virtual room right now No, I promise this isn’t a new level in Super Mario or an addition to your Minecraft world. Buckle up, dear readers, this is going to be an exhilarating ride through the cyber realm of PlayStation world. Sony is flexing its gaming muscles again and whispers are fast becoming roars. You heard it right – we’re in business for the first batch of the PS Plus Essentials for 2024!

Let the Countdown Begin

Believe it or not, the exact time has been earmarked, and folks, it’s going to happen at 4.30pm GMT UK time on the afternoon of December 27! What’s at stake? Ah, the plethora of free PS4 and PS5 games just sitting pretty, waiting to be unveiled by Sony. But don’t rush your chariots! You have to keep those virtual reins in check until January 2, as the games will be available to download and install only on that pleasant winter morning. So there you go, think of it as your New Year gaming fever kicking off in style.

Now, even before the enchanting hour of the big reveal, the gaming community is doing what it does best – having jubilant fun predicting the potential all-star Essentials line-up for January 2024. Well, if this is not interactive anticipation, I don’t know what is!

Enter the Dragon’s Den – Reddit Predictions

Let me offer you an exclusive VIP pass to the entertaining discussions that are bubbling up on Reddit, where a conclave of PS Plus subscribers are wielding their gaming expertise and opinions as we speak. The verdict seems to point at Square Enix’s underdog adventure game Forspoken as a potential freebie. Despite the visually stunning universe of the game and some remarkably innovative elements, Forspoken faltered in the commercial arena. However, gracing the PS Plus line-up may very well resurrect its gaming potential. Let’s just say, it’s the Cinderella story we all need for the start of the year.

Wishlist Wonders

Step aside for the other games making the wish list, all eager to put on a PS Plus show. Hades, the rogue-like action game that has already turned heads with its fresh take on ancient underworld escapades, is a strong favorite. You can’t deny, escaping the ancient underworld is always fun.

Imagine a buffet spread of gaming delicacies that include some of the cream of the crop like Hitman, Sifu, Little Nightmares 2, Disco Elysium, Need for Speed Unbound, Tunic and Cuphead. The variety is drool-worthy, isn’t it?

Optimistic Outlooks and High Stakes

While our enthusiastic gaming prophets are at it, some audacious lips are also whispering about Final Fantasy Crisis Core blazing into PS Plus in January. There’s also a confident faction who are daring to dream about the elusive Elden Ring joining the line-up. Bold predictions, but then, isn’t that the beauty of gaming?

As for the first-party games, Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection, which houses Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy, is the frontrunner according to popular opinion. Could Returnal make a surprise appearance on the PS Plus? Well, certainly feels like a wildcard worth betting on.

Wait for it…

As they say, the game isn’t over until it’s called. So, deck up your gaming gears and mark the calendar for December 27. That’s when Sony will officially unleash the storm. Remember, we got your back and we’ll be right here updating the intel as it comes.

Now, isn’t it intriguing how the anticipation of new games mirrors the unpredictability life offers every day? From fan theories to actual releases, all of it adds to this beautiful chaos called gaming. So, here’s to hoping for the best, and may your favorite game make it to the list! Until then, game on, folks!

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