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PlayStation Plus Extra Unveils April Game Selection Featuring Day-One Release ‘Blue Prince’
PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers are in for a treat this April with the arrival of Blue Prince, a captivating first-person narrative adventure game launching as a day-one release on the service. This intriguing title joins a robust lineup of games for April 2025, enhancing the value proposition of the PlayStation subscription service.
Critically Acclaimed Adventure Arrives on PlayStation Plus Extra
Blue Prince has garnered significant praise from critics, achieving an impressive 92% rating on Metacritic. This narrative-driven adventure invites players to explore a mysterious manor, making key decisions that shape their path. As depicted in the promotional image, Blue Prince is set to launch on April 10th at 4pm BST in the UK for PlayStation platforms. PlayStation Plus Extra members can access and play this highly anticipated title as part of their subscription benefits from day one.
For those without a PlayStation Plus Extra subscription, Blue Prince will also be available for individual purchase on PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam platforms.
Unraveling the Mystery of Blue Prince
In Blue Prince, the core objective revolves around navigating a perplexing manor house. Players must choose a new room each time they encounter a closed door, creating a unique path through the estate.
Exploration yields various outcomes. Some rooms offer valuable items, coins, and upgrades to aid your progression, while others unveil concealed secrets regarding the manor and its enigmatic inhabitants.
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Adding a layer of challenge, players are limited by the number of steps they can take. Furthermore, the manor’s layout undergoes a reset and transformation at the end of each in-game day. To enhance their prospects of success, players can acquire permanent upgrades that persist between playthroughs. However, it’s crucial to note that some items are lost upon each daily reset.
Sony Interactive Entertainment elaborates on the gameplay mechanics: “Upon reaching a closed door in Mt. Holly, you decide what room appears behind it, and each decision shapes your path as you navigate through the manor. Every door can reveal new and exciting chambers that contain their own unique challenges and secrets.”
They further caution players, “But be careful how you draft, for each day the manor’s floor plan resets, and the rooms you saw today may not be the same rooms you see tomorrow,” emphasizing the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the manor.
Blue Prince distinguishes itself not only with its unique gameplay loop but also with its surprisingly compelling storyline. As players delve deeper into exploration, they gradually piece together the intricate history of the manor and the overarching narrative.
Expanded PlayStation Plus Extra April Games Lineup
Alongside Blue Prince, the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalog for April 2025 expands with the addition of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 2, another brand new title bolstering the service’s offerings.
Adding to the excitement, the widely popular Harry Potter universe title, Hogwarts Legacy, also joins the PlayStation Plus Extra lineup this month, fulfilling predictions from gaming enthusiasts.
Electronic Arts contributes significantly to the April selection, introducing titles such as EA Sports PGA Tour and Battlefield 1, enriching the variety of experiences available to subscribers.
PlayStation Plus Premium Classics
For PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, the April lineup includes classic titles like the iconic horror game Alone in the Dark 2, and the monster brawling action of War of the Monsters, offering a nostalgic trip for veteran gamers.
Availability
The new games for PlayStation Plus Extra will be accessible for download and play starting April 15th. Blue Prince, the day-one highlight, will be available slightly earlier, launching on April 10th.