PS Plus Extra and Premium Game for August 2024 Is Gearing Up for a Sequel Reveal

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PS Plus Extra and Premium Game for August 2024 Is Gearing Up for a Sequel Reveal

Highlights

  • PS Plus Extra and Premium games like The Witcher 3 continue to overshadow the Essential lineup.
  • The addition of sequels on PS Plus could be signaling upcoming game releases.
  • Speculation abounds that The Witcher 4 may be revealed by the end of 2024, following recent trends.

As a long-time fan who has spent countless hours immersed in the magical world of The Witcher, I can hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of a potential Witcher 4 reveal! The addition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to the PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup feels like a tantalizing tease, much like Geralt’s infamous poker face. Could this be CD Projekt Red subtly hinting at what’s to come?

For several months now, the more expensive tiers of PS Plus (Extra and Premium) have been outshining the Essential tier in terms of game offerings. Titles like “Monster Hunter Rise” and “Remnant 2” have been standouts on these premium tiers, whereas the Essential tier has been criticized for its selections, with “Among Us” being a notable example. However, August 2024’s Essential games seem to be making amends for past mistakes, but once again, the Extra and Premium lineups are expected to outshine it in the coming weeks, as several highly-rated titles are set to join these tiers on August 20.

In August 2024, PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will have access to three highly popular games, including CD Projekt Red’s top-selling title, “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” followed by “Wild Hearts” and “Cult of the Lamb.” Each game deserves its place in this selection for August 2024. Interestingly, the inclusion of “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” might hint at an upcoming sequel announcement for the franchise, much like what has happened previously with other games added to PS Plus before their sequels were unveiled. The potential sequel is rumored to be “The Witcher 4.”

The Witcher 3 on PS Plus Could Be Teasing a Witcher 4 Reveal

The Release of The Witcher 4 Is Potentially Right Around the Corner

Information about the possible release date for “The Witcher 4” has varied, but the most reliable updates have come directly from CD Projekt Red’s CEO, Adam Kicinski, who stated in 2022 that the game was at least three years away from release. This would suggest a potential launch window of 2025, with a specific date possibly being announced soon. Historically, the previous two “Witcher” games were launched during the first half of their respective release years, so it’s possible that “The Witcher 4” could follow this trend. At the earliest, we might expect to see a trailer for the game by the end of 2024.

The Witcher 3’s Presence on PS Plus May Pave the Way for a Witcher 4 Reveal

Historically, PlayStation Plus has made certain games available for free within its collection, often aligning with current trends or hinting at future developments for a series. For example, last month’s star attraction for the PS Plus Essential catalog was “Borderlands 3”, which preceded the release of the live-action “Borderlands” movie. Similarly, it’s possible that “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” being added to the PS Plus Extra and Premium selections could signal that a trailer for “The Witcher 4” might be unveiled in the upcoming one or two months.

If CD Projekt Red plans to stick to their 2025 release date for The Witcher 4, we might expect an announcement about the game by the end of this year.

It’s possible that “The Witcher 3” being included in the PS Plus Extra and Premium library for August 2024 is a result of the game, which is nearly a decade old, finally receiving the PS Plus upgrade it deserves, given its reputation as one of the greatest role-playing games ever made and its absence from the service until now. Alternatively, it could be indicative of the game’s resurgence following the launch of the official “Witcher 3” REDkit modding tool. Fans are hoping that this might signal some news about “The Witcher 4,” with the addition of “The Witcher 3” to PS Plus on August 20 potentially serving as a hint towards its announcement.

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2024-08-18 12:53