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PlayStation Plus Essentials for April 2025: Robocop Rogue City Headlines Free Games Lineup
PlayStation gamers are eagerly anticipating the release of the PS Plus Essentials titles for April 2025. Leading the pack is Robocop: Rogue City, headlining a selection of games set to launch on April 1st. Subscribers to PlayStation Plus will have access to these PS4 and PS5 games as part of the Essentials tier until May 6th, providing ample opportunity to redeem and enjoy them.
Current PS Plus Games Leaving Soon
However, coinciding with the arrival of the new titles, the existing batch of PlayStation Plus Essentials will be departing the service on April 1st. PS Plus members are reminded that this marks the final chance to claim games such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colours: Ultimate, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection.
April Game Announcement
Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled the upcoming PS Plus Essentials selection via social media platform X, confirming the April 1st release date for the new games.
A social media post from Sony stated: “Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games go live next Tuesday on April 1: RoboCop: Rogue City, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hackers Memory.”
Featured Title: Robocop: Rogue City
Robocop: Rogue City stands out as a highlight, delivering intense first-person shooter action and featuring the voice acting of Peter Weller, the original actor who portrayed Robocop.
Set between the events of Robocop 2 and Robocop 3, the game immerses players in a narrative where the iconic hero investigates a sinister conspiracy amidst a severe crime surge in Old Detroit.
According to PlayStation, players will “Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit.”
Players can “eradicate criminals throughout this explosive first-person adventure” utilizing Robocop’s signature Auto-9 or other available weaponry. The game also allows for upgrading “cyborg strength and cybernetic abilities,” enhancing Robocop’s capabilities as a law enforcement officer.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Asymmetrical Horror
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre offers a contrasting gameplay experience as an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game. Players can choose to play as either a member of the infamous Slaughter Family or a victim struggling for survival.
Those who choose to play as Slaughter Family members are tasked with eliminating all victims. Conversely, victims must collaborate to complete objectives and escape the clutches of the family.
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hackers Memory: RPG Adventure
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hackers Memory concludes the lineup, presenting a third-person role-playing game where players collect and train Digimon to battle, while simultaneously unraveling a mystery centered on a hacker.
Last Chance to Claim Departing Games
Regarding the titles departing PS Plus in April, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a noteworthy free addition, particularly considering its standard price of £69.99.
Developed by BioWare, this action RPG incorporates familiar elements from the studio, including a branching storyline and strategic combat mechanics.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection includes 13 retro TMNT games originating from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
This collection features celebrated titles like Turtles in Time, which supports online multiplayer for cooperative play.