On February 20, PS Plus subscribers will be able to claim up to 13 new games across the Extra and Premium tiers. It’s an exciting time for fans, and more is no doubt on the horizon. The next expected PS Plus announcement will be for the free games on February 28 ahead of a March 5 addition. Of course, the attention right now should be on the already-announced, upcoming games.
Sony recently confirmed that PS Plus Extra would be receiving 9 games and PS Plus Premium would be receiving 4 games come February 20. These include, but are not limited to, solid additions like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Need for Speed Unbound, Tales of Arise, and Jet Moto 2. Upon closer inspection, it’s clear that PS Plus in February is for the RPG fans out there. Of the 13 games coming on February 20, 7 of them are either full-blown RPGs or have RPG elements. The others are scattered across various genres, including two racing games, a deckbuilding game, an action-adventure game, a sandbox game, and a third-person shooter.
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Best RPGs On PlayStation Plus Extra & Premium (February 2024)
PS Plus has tons of great RPGs fans of the genre can enjoy. These are the best ones on the Extra or Premium tiers.
While February is for RPG fans, it’s worth noting that the RPG section can be broken down even further. Of the 7 RPGs in this PS Plus selection, four of them belong to the beloved Tales Of franchise, including its latest release Tales of Arise. It introduces darker, Western elements to the franchise and launched to high reviews; it also recently received a solid DLC expansion fans could also check out, after playing it on PS Plus should they so choose. Its inclusion makes this a grand month. As we wrote in our Tales of Arise review, it is “not just one of the best JRPGs on the market today, but one of the best games hands-down.” That still largely holds true nearly three years later.
PS Plus Extra and Premium Games for February 2024 (An RPG Fan’s Feast)
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4/PS5)
- LEGO Jurassic World (PS4)
- LEGO Worlds (PS4)
- Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)
- Roguebook (PS4/PS5)
- Rogue Lords (PS4)
- Tales of Arise (PS4/PS5)
- Tales of Zestiria (PS4)
- The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition (PS5)
- Jet Moto 2 (Premium)
- Resistance: Retribution (Premium)
- Tales of Symphonia Remastered (Premium)
- Tales of Vesperia (Premium)
Joining it from the same franchise is Tales of Zestiria on PS Plus Extra, as well as Tales of Symphonia Remastered and Tales of Vesperia. Each of these are beloved games, and if someone has missed any of these entries, PS Plus makes it a perfect time for them to check them out. Otherwise, beyond JRPGs, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a massive open-world action RPG, The Outer Worlds is a fun spacefaring RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (Fallout: New Vegas, Knights of the Old Republic 2), and Rogue Lords is a roguelike game where players take on the role of the Devil, complete with some solid RPG mechanics. RPGs are easily the most varied genre within gaming, so even with the emphasis on JRPGs, it does seem like there’s a little something for everyone here.
Variety is the Spice of PS Plus
Of course, RPGs can be quite time-consuming or fans may not necessarily prefer any of these. That’s probably why half of the other games are so varied. Racing fans can have a nostalgic throwback with PS Plus Premium’s addition of Jet Moto 2 or check out the more modern racing scene with Need for Speed Unbound. Those looking for a little LEGO-fied freedom and fun can’t go wrong with LEGO Jurassic World or LEGO Worlds, while those looking for more fast-paced action may enjoy Resistance: Retribution (even if they’ve never played before). Roguebook appeals to a more niche audience, but fans of roguelikes in general and especially deckbuilding games should be sure to check it out.
When it comes to subscription services like PS Plus, variety is a key factor. It’s important to cast a wide net and grab the attention of as many subscribers as possible, lest their interest in the subscription overall wanes. On paper, making half of the available games one specific genre is a bad idea, and that would be true if this were all deckbuilding games, racing games, or something like simulation games. In practice, however, it’s clear that there’s plenty of variety among the RPGs of PS Plus this month, even if it goes a little heavier stacking out the JRPGs.
PS Plus subscribers get a handful of games every month.
