PlayStation Plus December 2017 UPDATE: Games upstaged by special new launch?

Currently, PS Plus subscribers can look forward to the launch Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition and Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends.

But both are likely to be upstaged later in the month by another PlayStation Plus December 2017 bonus.

That’s because a new Monster Hunter World beta is being released, which will include a good degree of content to explore.

Launching on December 9, the Monster Hunter: World beta will be available exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers.

“Monster Hunter: World is rapidly approaching its release, and we’re bringing you a taste of the thrill of the hunt even sooner with our online beta for PS4 coming up in December, exclusively to PlayStation Plus users!” reads a Sony blog post.

“From 9th December to 12th December, you and up to three friends can start getting your feet wet on the dangerous locales of the new world.”

The Monster Hunter World beta will take place in the Ancient Forest and the Wildspire Waste, as players hunt various beasts.

Players will also be able to try 14 different weapons, not to mention various healing, buffing and trapping items.

“In this beta, you’ll be tasked with hunting a Great Jagras and an Anjanath in the Ancient Forest, and a Barroth in the Wildspire Waste,” the post continues.

“And while these are your main quest targets, be sure to always be on the lookout for other deadly monsters roaming each ecosystem.”

And as Capcom points out, it’s the environment itself that poses the biggest threat to monsters.

“Aside from your robust arsenal of 14 unique weapon types, we’re also equipping you with a variety of new Mantles to try out, a full stock of healing, buffing and trapping items, and one of the most powerful tools introduced in Monster Hunter: World: the environment itself!”

Another bonus for PS4 games owners is the ability to unlock Aloy’s bow and armour from Horizon Zero Dawn.

“This hunter armour set, along with machine themed armour for your Felyne Palico, will be available for free and only on PlayStation 4, though you’ll have to prove your worth by completing a unique Event Quest and gathering the required resources.”

Another game available to play in December on the PS4 is Forma.8, described as a “a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.”

“As the small exploration probe forma.8 you’re stranded alone on the surface of an alien planet. 

“Separated from your companions by accident you have a life or death mission to accomplish: find and recover a lost, powerful energy source before it’s too late. 

“Ancient civilisations, great perils and dystopian visions await you. And not everything is what it seems.”

The full list of December PS Plus games can be found below:

  • Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition (PS4)
  • Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of the Legendary Legends (PS4)
  • Until Dawn: Rush of Blood (PS Plus bonus – PS VR Required)
  • That’s You! (PS Plus bonus – PlayLink)
  • Xblaze Lost: Memories (PS3)
  • Syberia Collection (PS3)
  • Forma 8 (PS Vita & PS4)
  • Wanted Corp (PS Vita)