Recent PS Plus Extra Addition is a Massive Hit With Subscribers

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Recent PS Plus Extra Addition is a Massive Hit With Subscribers

Key Takeaways

  • The Last of Us Part 1 saw a 1225% surge in PS5 players since joining the PS Plus Game Catalog.
  • The game has had the third-biggest debut on PS Plus’ Extra tier in 2024, the ninth-biggest overall.
  • The remake of The Last of Us is among the top three biggest launches on PS Plus this year, following titles like Dave the Diver.

As a gamer who’s seen my fair share of game catalog additions and departures over the years, I must say that The Last of Us Part 1’s entrance into the PS Plus Game Catalog has been nothing short of spectacular! With its gripping storyline, upgraded graphics, and gameplay enhancements, it’s no wonder this remake is drawing in players like a magnet.

Recently added to the PlayStation Plus Game Collection, “The Last of Us Part 1” on PS5 has been attracting a large number of new players due to its release last month. As a remake of the 2013 original, it offers improved graphics, gameplay refinements, and additional accessibility features.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled with the diverse array of titles at my fingertips in the Game Catalog, from blockbuster hits like “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla” to hidden indie treasures such as “Animal Well”. The variety caters equally to Extra and Premium subscribers. Plus, the list is consistently updated, keeping my gaming experience fresh with new releases to explore. Recently, the addition of “The Last of Us Part 1”, now free for PS Plus Extra and Premium members, has been a massive draw, attracting more gamers every day.

The Last of Us Part 1 has seen a massive surge in players on PlayStation 5, with a whopping 1225% increase since its addition to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on September 26, as reported by True Trophies (via GameInsights). This impressive debut earned it the third-largest launch on PS Plus Extra in 2024 and made it the ninth-most popular title ever released for the subscription tier. The data was gathered from the gameplay activity of more than 3.1 million active PlayStation Network accounts.

The Last of Us Part 1 Soars in Popularity on PS Plus Extra

Due to an overwhelmingly favorable reception for the release of The Last of Us Part 1, the post-apocalyptic game has already climbed its way onto the top three most successful launches on the service this year, sitting alongside other popular titles such as Dave the Diver (in first place), Remnant 2 (fifth place), and Red Dead Redemption 2 (sixth place). On the list of the greatest games ever released on the service, the remake finds itself among well-known titles like Stray (number one), Grand Theft Auto 5 (number two), and Sea of Stars (number six). Additionally, another new title, The Plucky Squire, has also made its debut on the service, gaining popularity since its release on September 17.

New games have been added to the PS Plus Extra and Premium collections, but some popular titles like Horizon Forbidden West, Spiritfarer, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, LittleBigPlanet 3, Dragon Quest Heroes, and The Evil Within are temporarily removed from the Game Catalog. October will also see the departure of games such as these. As for new additions to counterbalance the ones leaving soon, we’ll have to wait and see.

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2024-10-03 21:57