PlayStation 5 quietly drops two free games that don't require PlayStation Plus subscription
This should take the sting out of paying $100 for GTA 6
With people feeling the pinch more than ever in 2026, it was always inevitable that some of our subscriptions were going to get the chop.
It’s expensive enough, juggling our various monthly outgoings before we even take into account the likes of Disney+, Spotify, and all the rest.
Gaming fans likely fall into one of two camps, whether they're flying the flag for the blue team of Sony's PlayStation or rallying behind the green banners of Microsoft's Xbox.
There was a vocal backlash to 2025's Game Pass price hike, while some have accused the Xbox Series S of being little more than a Game Pass machine.
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On the other side, there are continued complaints about the price of PlayStation Plus, with gamers recently vowing to vote with their wallets by canceling their subscription.
We know that gamers can be notoriously hard to please, but in a win for PlayStation, it's being cheered for giving fans two free games without needing to stump up for PS Plus.
Steam is known for giving away tasters so fans can try before they buy, but as reported by GAMINGbible, Sony has gifted this dynamic duo of demos.
Right now, you can head over to the PS Store to try out Operation Candy Land and Mega Carrier Simulator for absolutely nothing.
Operation Candy Land is described as "the sweetest war you’ll ever survive," tasking players with taking out monstrous lollipops and gummy bears while building their own tower defense systems or running through the battlefield.
As the outlet reminds us, there's a specifically Wreck-It Ralph theme to Operation Candy Land.
If you lose a run, you can simply upgrade your skills and come back stronger to fight through endless waves of sticky enemies.
Once you've satisfied your sweet tooth, you can also check our Mega Carrier Simulator for a more serene experience. Going with the mantra of "oversized roads need oversized skills," you get behind the wheel of heavy-duty transport vehicles and have to ferry their precious cargo across a series of increasingly challenging routes.
Mastering precision driving isn't enough, as players will need to balance loads and take on realistic terrains while also upgrading their fleet.
The demo is limited to two environments and one truck, but it should give you enough of a taste to see if you want to splash out on a new set of wheels.
It's set to be a big year for Sony, with Insomniac Games' long-awaited Marvel's Wolverine finally flexing its claws. If that wasn't enough, the gaming Goliath that is GTA 6 looks like it could be giving preferential treatment to PlayStation. In the aftermath of Resident Evil Requiem being praised as a terrifying return to form, our bank balances are already groaning at the thought of how much money we're shelling out on games in 2026. Well, at least we can save a few dollars by trying out Operation Candy Land and Mega Carrier Simulator for free.