PS Plus Extra and Premium Game for September 2024 Could Tease Big Reveal

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PS Plus Extra and Premium Game for September 2024 Could Tease Big Reveal

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the recent addition of Far Cry 5 to the PS Plus lineup has piqued my interest significantly. The game’s sudden return so soon after its departure last year feels more like a teaser for an upcoming sequel rather than a simple re-run of a classic title.

🎮 Excitedly, I can’t contain my gaming enthusiasm as I share the latest news about the September 2024 lineup for PS Plus Extra and Premium! This month brings some stellar additions to our collection, including space-building gem Space Engineers, atmospheric survival horror game Chernobylite, and a fresh release, the captivating The Plucky Squire.

It’s speculated, although not yet confirmed, that one of the games included in this month’s PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup could be hinting at a major upcoming unveiling. Factors such as its temporary removal and return to PS Plus, along with its seemingly odd placement within the current lineup, have sparked suspicion among fans of Ubisoft’s prominent franchises. The game in question is Far Cry 5, leading some to guess that we might soon be seeing a reveal for Far Cry 6.

Far Cry 5 on PS Plus Could Be Teasing a Far Cry 7 Reveal

Far Cry 5 Was Removed From PS Plus Less Than a Year Ago and Has Now Returned

In unusual circumstances, games like Far Cry 5 are rarely taken off and then added back to PS Plus within a short span of time. However, this is exactly what happened with Far Cry 5; it was taken off in October 2023, only to return in September 2024, a period of just eleven months. Typically, games removed from PS Plus aren’t re-added for several months, so the quick return of Far Cry 5 seems odd. It’s possible that the game was put back on PS Plus so soon as a hint towards an upcoming reveal of Far Cry 7.

Far Cry 5 Is a Bit of an Outlier in PS Plus September 2024’s Extra and Premium Lineup

One hint that a potential unveiling of Far Cry 7 might be imminent is the positioning of the Far Cry franchise in their release schedule. Among its contemporaries, Far Cry 5 stands out distinctly due to its emphasis on open-world and emergent gameplay, rather than atmospheric storytelling like games such as Under the Waves, Night in the Woods, Space Engineers, and Road 96. Moreover, the majority of games scheduled for release in September 2024’s Extra and Premium tiers offer gameplay experiences that differ significantly from that of Far Cry 5, catering more to casual gamers than dedicated fans of the Far Cry series.

It’s intriguing why Sony decided to bring back Far Cry 5 at this particular moment, given that it’s one of the most polarizing games in the Far Cry series, eliciting intense affection or disdain from players. It’s possible that Far Cry 5 has left a substantial impact on the development of Far Cry 7, implying that the next installment might take more cues from Far Cry 5 than its predecessors.

Far Cry 7 Rumors and Franchise Release Patterns Suggest a 2025 Release Is Possible

The buzz surrounding the potential release of Far Cry 7 is intensifying due to persistent whispers about its possible launch date in 2025. Notably, past Far Cry games have been released approximately a year after their announcements, so if Ubisoft plans to unveil Far Cry 7 soon, it could be slated for late 2025. Also, keep in mind that the typical gap between Far Cry releases is about three and a half years. If this trend continues, 2025 seems like a strong candidate for the release year of Far Cry 7.

It could be that PlayStation Plus is capitalizing on the recent buzz surrounding _Far Cry 7_ and deciding to include _Far Cry 5_ in its library to fill out its _Far Cry_ collection (excluding the first two mainline games). It’s puzzling because if PS Plus were to remove _Far Cry 5_, keep the third, fourth, and sixth installments, and then put _Far Cry 5_ back in the library so soon.

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2024-09-15 02:23