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PlayStation fans delighted at the addition of 'great' new PS Plus game

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Published 09:48 1 May 2025 GMT+1

PlayStation fans delighted at the addition of 'great' new PS Plus game

The latest set of PS Plus titles has gone down a treat with fans

Harry Boulton

Harry Boulton

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PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat with the latest offering of free games, as you'll be able to download a 'great' title that's easily among the best to have released last year.

You're often treated to a number of gems throughout the year as a PlayStation Plus subscriber, making the annual price tag more than worth it if you're looking for something new to play.

A mix of the best new releases and underrated gems that you might have missed fill out the catalog, and you might even have an extra few days added on to your subscription thanks to a bit of generosity from Sony.

May's PS Plus output is certainly not an exception to the rule either, as it brings with it a highly acclaimed indie hit that you've likely heard a lot about - and if you've not yet picked it up then you're in for a treat.

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Alongside Ark: Survival Ascended and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, PS Plus subscribers will be able to downloaded and keep indie poker roguelike sensation Balatro, which you'll have definitely seen if you've not already played it.

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The game has been all over live streams, PC screens, and even mobile phones in the past year, as its highly enjoyable gameplay loop has a knack of making hours feel like minutes.

Existing roughly in the world and rules of poker, Balatro challenges players with using specific hands to beat a level's high score, and there are countless different multipliers and modifiers in the form of jokers along the way.

"I've been wanting to play Balatro so that's great," writes one comment on Reddit in response to the announcement, with another adding that "Balatro makes this month great."

Others outline that "Balatro [is] genuinely one of the best games ever, don't sleep on it," and if you needed any more convincing you only have to look at all the reviews and accolades the game has picked up.

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It currently sits at a 90 on Metacritic with the 'Universal Acclaim' label attached, and it was nominated for Game of the Year at last year's Game Awards, alongside winning a number of other categories including Best Independent Game.

Balatro received high acclaim from critics and audiences, and it's emerged as one of the best games of the decade so far (Playstack)
Balatro received high acclaim from critics and audiences, and it's emerged as one of the best games of the decade so far (Playstack)

Additionally, it seems like the other games have proved popular choices for a number of other subscribers too, with the headlining Ark: Survival Ascended emerging as another desirable option.

"For me personally, if even one game of the 3 I want for sure is there, it's a win month," illustrated one user on X. "I've been wanting to buy Ark Survival Ascended, so I'm happy it's on there.

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Another proclaimed that they were "so close to buying Ark: SA like 5 times. Thanks for bailing me out Sony! Now I won't have to!"

If there's one thing that really makes PS Plus feel like a worthwhile investment is seeing games added that you would have otherwise forked out the cash for, as that's only going to make you and your wallet feel good.

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