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Here’s everything you need to know about Ted Lasso season 3, which has finally debuted on Apple TV Plus.

After a lengthy wait, Ted Lasso season 3 has finally debuted on Apple TV Plus. The hit soccer comedy series’ third and seemingly final season returned today (March 15) with a one-episode premiere. So, if you haven’t watched it yet, what are you waiting for?!

Some viewers may be disappointed that Ted Lasso‘s third season only kicked off with a single episode. But hey, if it means the best Apple TV Plus shows‘ final outing is drawn out as long as possible – we’re really not ready to say goodbye to Ted and company yet – we’ll take it.

If you’re interested in finding out what’s coming in the weeks ahead – the next three weeks, anyway – our Ted Lasso season 3 review contains some information about what to expect. Beware, though, there are light spoilers within.

Looking for less spoiler-ific news on the Apple TV Plus series’ return? Stick with this guide. Below, we’ve compiled everything worth knowing about Ted Lasso‘s potentially final installment, including its episodic release schedule, cast list, potential storylines, and its future. Full spoilers follow for Ted Lasso seasons 1 and 2.

Ted Lasso season 3 release date

Ted Lasso season 3 officially took to the field of play on Wednesday, March 15. As we noted in our introduction, it kicked things off with a one-episode premiere. New entries will be released weekly on Wednesdays, too.

Interested in finding out when each episode will arrive on Apple TV Plus? Check out the third season’s episodic release schedule, plus the episode titles we know about, below:

Episode 1 (Smells Like Mean Spirit) – March 15

Episode 2 ((I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea) – March 22

Episode 3 (4-5-1) – March 29

Episode 4 (Big Week) – April 5

Episode 5 – April 12

Episode 6 – April 19

Episode 7 – April 26

Episode 8 – May 3

Episode 9 – May 10

Episode 10 – May 17

Episode 11 – May 24

Episode 12 – May 31

Ted Lasso season 3 trailer

The official trailer for Ted Lasso season 3 made its debut on February 27 – but, if anything, it only left us with more questions than answers.

How so? Given the secrecy around the show’s third (and potentially final) season, it’s akin to a teaser trailer, rather than anything substantial.

Still, there are bits and pieces we can glean from the latest footage. It seems AFC Richmond are set for multiple stern tests after their promotion back to the English top flight, while all doesn’t seem well between Nate and West Ham owner Rupert Mannion. There’s plenty of humor and optimism within the near two-minute teaser, though, that suggests there could be some light at the end of the tunnel for all (well, nearly everyone) concerned.

Missed the first season 3 teaser, which also arrived in February? Check it out below:

Ted Lasso season 3 cast

The Diamond Dogs will be missing a member in Ted Lasso season 3. (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Here’s Ted Lasso season 3’s confirmed main cast list:

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham as Rebecca Welton
Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard
Brett Goldstein as Roy Kent
Juno Temple as Keeley Jones
Nick Mohammed as Nate Shelley
Jeremy Swift as Leslie Higgins
Phil Dunster as Jamie Tartt
Toheeb Jimoh as Sam Obisanya
Cristo Fernandez as Dani Rojas
James Lance as Trent Crimm
Sarah Niles as Sharon Fieldstone
Anthony Head as Rupert Mannion

Prominent supporting cast members have also returned, including Kola Bokinni as Isaac McAdoo, David Elsendoorn as Jan Maas, Billy Harris as Colin Hughes, and Annette Badland as pub landlord Mae. Meanwhile, Apple CEO Tim Cook seems likely to cameo, given he’s seen celebrating a Richmond goal on his Twitter account. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker, soccer pundits Thierry Henry and Chris Powell, and commentator Arlo White will return in cameo capacities.

We also know the identity of three actors who have joined Ted Lasso’s ranks. Per Deadline, Jodi Balfour (For All Mankind) has signed on as a charming venture capitalist called Jack. Above the Line suggests Becky Ann Baker (Freaks and Geeks) has been cast as Ted’s mom, too. Lastly, Maximilian Osinski (Agents of SHIELD) joins the team as Zava, a Zlatan Ibrahimovic-inspired striker with incredible talent and a huge ego to boot.

Ted Lasso season 3 story

Ted and Nate will go head-to-head in Ted Lasso season 3. (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Major spoilers for Ted Lasso season 2 follow.

Here’s the plot synopsis for Ted Lasso season 3: “Newly-promoted AFC Richmond faces ridicule as media predictions widely peg them as last in the Premier League and Nate (Nick Mohammed), now hailed as the ‘wonder kid’, has gone to work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United.

“In the wake of Nate’s contentious departure from Richmond, Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) steps up as assistant coach, alongside Beard (Brendan Hunt). Meanwhile, while Ted (Jason Sudeikis) deals with pressures at work, he continues to wrestle with his own personal issues back home, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham) is focused on defeating Rupert, and Keeley (Juno Temple) navigates being the boss of her own PR agency. Things seem to be falling apart both on and off the pitch, but Team Lasso is set to give it their best shot anyway.”

Ted Lasso season 3 sees AFC Richmond return to the big time. (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

AFC Richmond’s Premier League return, then, is expected to be as dramatic as we’d thought.

After securing promotion on the final day of last season, Richmond are back in the big time, but it won’t be easy for them to try and secure an unprecedented Leicester City-level title triumph. 19 other clubs stand in their way, including Manchester City, who relegated Richmond in their final top-flight match in season 1 and thrashed them 5-0 in season 2’s FA Cup semi-final. So we’re hoping that Richmond will finally get one over one of their biggest rivals.

City won’t be the only rival Richmond has to contend with. In the season 2 finale, Nate, Ted’s former prodigy, joined West Ham as their new manager. His appointment comes after Rebecca’s former husband – Rupert Mannion – bought the Premier League outfit.

So Ted Lasso season 3 will pit the master versus his apprentice. Taking to Twitter after season 2’s last episode, actor Nick Mohammed posted a 12-point document that reveals why Nate departed Richmond for their London rivals:

Hopefully, Ted Lasso season 3 will deliver a titanic clash between Richmond and West Ham, which will put Ted and Nate at odds on the pitch. As much as we can’t wait to see if Richmond will beat Manchester City, we’re also eager to see Ted and Nate clash, from a tactical standpoint, from the dugout. Co-writer Brendan Hunt has teased that we’ll “see a bit of what’s going on at West Ham” in the next season, too (per The Hollywood Reporter (THR)).

Speaking to the BBC, Mohammed said: “I’m effectively the villain in it now, which is a funny place to find myself. The thing with Ted Lasso is the audience are possibly expecting a redemption arc for Nate, and I’d like to see one I think because that would be nice. But equally I could well imagine the writers thinking: ‘no, we’re going to turn it on its head’, because that’s what they did in season 2, playing against everyone’s expectations, so he might be the one character they don’t redeem.”

Whatever happens, Mohammed thinks a verbal showdown is on the way between Ted and Nate. “There has to be some kind of reckoning, right?” he told US Weekly. “Whether it’s a positive or negative outcome [we’ll have to see].”

Nate has turned to the dark side. Or, rather, he’s not part of Team Lasso anymore. (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Away from the pitch, Ted Lasso season 3 needs to wrap up smaller storylines, such as Rebecca and Sam’s on-off relationship. The pair were no longer dating by the season 2 finale, but we imagine this isn’t the end of their romantic dalliance. Hannah Waddingham, who plays Rebecca, seems to hint that there may be more to mine, plot wise, here when speaking to Deadline. Additionally, in a separate Deadline article, Waddingham revealed how Rebecca’s personal and professional lives will be at two vastly different points when season 3 begins.

Speaking of relationship issues, Roy and Keeley might have hit a rough patch. Keeley rejected Roy’s efforts to take her on a much-needed vacation in season 2’s last episode, electing to stay in the UK and work on her newly-formed PR firm. 

It’s unclear what the future holds for them, but love will be in the air for another Richmond-based individual: Colin Hughes. Chatting to Deadline, Billy Harris teased a love-filled subplot for the center midfielder. Here’s hoping someone gets a happy ending, then!

From Ted’s perspective, his panic attacks or familial issues haven’t fully gone away, either, based on season 3’s story synopsis. Sports psychologist Sharon had seemingly helped him to get to grips with them by the end of season 2, but will they return? Regardless of whether they do or not, expect Ted to continue his therapy sessions with Sharon.

We wouldn’t be surprised if Ted offers Trent Crimm a role at Richmond, too. In the season 2 finale, Trent was fired by The Independent for revealing who leaked Ted’s panic attacks (i.e. Nate). Ted could use Trent’s expertise in a media capacity, so why not hire him? It would mean that all of the series’ main characters are under one roof (Nate aside), which would be a fitting way to bring the curtain down on the show.

Will we get closure on all of the above? Who knows, but Lawrence promises viewers could’ve worked out many of the series’ surprises from the beginning.

“There will be lots of surprises,” he told Deadline. “But anyone who says, oh, where Nate ends up in the finale is a big surprise…we felt like we were setting that up from the very first episode of last year. The clues are there. Jason and I are huge non-spoiler people, but yeah, I think some of the writing is already on the wall, hopefully.”

Lawrence’s comments have been backed up by Declan Lowney, Ted Lasso director and producer, who told Deadline that we should expect “a bunch of surprises, things you didn’t see coming, some curveballs in there”. Cristo Fernandez also told People that each character will get “different resolutions, different moments” in season 3.

Plot wise, one thing is for certain: only one ending has been shot. Speaking to Deadline, actor-executive producer Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard, denied that multiple season 3 endings had been filmed to stop spoilers leaking out. However Ted Lasso ends (more on this in the section below), don’t believe anyone who says a different (and potentially better) ending could have been used instead.

Expect as much off-field drama as on it in Ted Lasso‘s third season. (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Elsewhere, The Athletic reported Apple has agreed a £500,000 (around $682,000) deal with English top flight executives to use licensed kits, club badges, and the Premier League trophy. Could we see AFC Richmond lift the title in a fairy tale-style series ending?

Meanwhile, AFC Richmond’s first team might take a trip to Europe as part of a team bonding session. Ted Lasso fan Kelly Melissa took to Twitter to post an image of herself with Sudeikis and Waddingham in Amsterdam, so maybe the Richmond boys are going on a European tour. According to Phil Dunster, who plays Jamie, we can expect to see a lot more soccer played in Ted Lasso season 3 (via The Los Angeles Times). For a show based around the hugely popular sport, you can never have enough soccer-based action.

Finally, speaking to TVLine, Brendan Hunt suggested that season 3 will kick off (see what we did there?) at the beginning of a new season. “We don’t like to do the same thing twice,” Hunt explained. “In season 1, we joined the [Premier League] season in January. In season 2, we joined the season in late September. We’ve never gone from the start of a season, so perhaps that’s something we want to get to.”

Ted Lasso season 3: is this the final season?

It may be time to say goodbye to Ted, Nate, and company. (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

It depends who you ask. Sudeikis has continually stated Ted Lasso is a trilogy, so we should prepare ourselves for the end, doubling down on season 3 being written as the series’ final entry in a chat with ET Online. Co-writer Brett Goldstein added further weight those claims (per Mr. Porter), saying Ted Lasso as always viewed as a three-season show.

However, other cast and crew members aren’t so sure. Actor Phil Dunster told THR that “nobody knows about season four”, while Nick Mohammed said (via Entertainment Weekly) that “there’s no reason why it couldn’t continue. So, we’ll see. I hope there’s more, but who knows.”

Co-creator Bill Lawrence has also teased the prospect of returning for more, telling Deadline there are ways of stretching Ted Lasso out for another two seasons.

And is there the potential for new tales to be told in the Ted Lasso universe? Speaking to THR, Lawrence answered: “When we started, we plotted out everybody’s beginning, middle and end of a three-season arc. This story is going to be over next year, regardless, even if the show finds another story to tell and goes on.” Elaborating on the prospect of spin-offs, Hunt also told THR: “It’s just a matter of whether or not we pick this up in some other way”.

Additionally, Waddingham jokingly told Entertainment Tonight that she wants Apple to force Sudeikis to continue making more seasons: “If I were Apple and Warner Bros, I’d be leaning on him [Sudeikis] like a lunatic and putting him in a corner in a little cage and giving him a notebook and a pen. It’s too beautiful.”

Warner Bros. are open to continuing the series in some guise, with Head of Television Channing Dungey saying (via THR): “The way they pitched out the season, it would work very well should [season three] be the end. Audiences will be satisfied with how they resolve the end of the season. But there is still an opportunity and path for us to do more. We will see how everything comes together; there are a lot of moving pieces here and there’s a continued enthusiasm to keep telling these stories.”

If Ted Lasso sticks around for longer, we could certainly use more of the show’s wonderful positivity. In the vein of the show’s iconic single-word phrase – “Believe” – we’re holding out hope that Ted Lasso will continue after season 3. Still, if this is the end of the line, at least we can see (and play as) Ted and Richmond in FIFA 23.

For more Apple TV Plus-based content, watch these other six big-hearted comedies if you’re a fan of Ted Lasso. Alternatively, check out the best Apple TV Plus movies or everything we know about Severance season 2.

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Here’s everything we know about The Witcher season 3 on Netflix.

It’s all gone very quiet on The Witcher season 3 front. The hit Netflix series is currently slated to arrive in mid-2023 but, particularly in the last few months, there’s been little to no new updates on when it’ll actually arrive.

Of course, one of the best Netflix shows hasn’t been unceremoniously cancelled. However, with the backlash that The Witcher live-action universe has received in recent months, it’s not surprising that the cast and crew are keeping their heads down until Netflix confirms an official launch date.

Regardless, there’s been plenty of chatter about The Witcher’s third season since its predecessor ended. Below, we’ve rounded up everything worth knowing about the fantasy show’s next entry, including its new and returning cast members, plot points that need addressing, its potential release date, the series’ future, and more.

Full spoilers follow for The Witcher season 2 and The Witcher: Blood Origin. Potential spoilers for season 3 and Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels are also discussed.

The Witcher season 3 release date: what we know

The Witcher season 3 is still slated to arrive in mid-2023. (Image credit: Jay Maidment/Netflix)

The Witcher season 3 doesn’t have an official release date, but a mid-2023 release window has been revealed. Right now, it seems the third season is still on track to meet that release window, but that’s because we haven’t heard anything to the contrary.

Mid-2023 means it could launch anytime between May and September. Even then, we might only get half of the episodes. Showrunner Lauren S Hissrich told Collider that Netflix “wouldn’t rule” splitting the third season into two parts. If The Witcher season 3’s second half needs more development time, we could see it released in two volumes.

Interestingly, in the same article, Hissrich appeared to let an official launch month slip, saying: “We have a way still [to go], a very long time, eight-ish months or so until The Witcher season 3 comes out”. Collider’s article went live in December 2022, so that “eight-ish months” comment would put season 3 coming out in August 2023.

The Witcher season 3 cast

Yennefer and Fringilla will return in The Witcher season 3. (Image credit: Jay Maidment/Netflix)

Here’s The Witcher season 3’s likely cast:

Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia 
Freya Allen as Princess Cirilla of Cintra 
Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg 
Joey Batey as Jaskier 
Eamon Farren as Cahir 
MyAnna Buring as Tissaia de Vries 
Mimî M. Khayisa as Fringilla Vigo 
Royce Pierreson as Istredd 
Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold 
Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz 
Tom Canton as Filavandrel 
Mecia Simson as Francesca Findabair 
Lars Mikkelsen as Stregobor 
Terence Maynard as Artorius Vigo 
Graham McTavish as Sigismund Dijkstra 
Ed Birch as King Vizimir of Redania 
Sam Woolf as Rience 
Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia van Bredevoort 
Cassie Clare as Philippa Einhart 
Wilson Mbomio as Dara 
Bart Edwards as Duny/Emperor Emhyr, aka The White Flame of Nilfgaard 
Meng’er Zhang as Milva
Robbie Amell as Gallatin
Hugh Skinner as Prince Radovid
Christelle Elwin as Mistelle

Many of the above have featured heavily in the show, but those who haven’t should see their roles expanded.

Emperor Emhyr is one of the latter. The season 2 finale revealed Duny – the knight Geralt saved in season 1 and who is also Ciri’s father – is not only still alive, but he’s the leader (aka The White Flame) of Nilfgaard’s forces. And he wants to be reunited with Ciri, so he can use her abilities for nefarious means.

Philippa Einhart featured fleetingly in season 2 but, based on what we know of her book counterpart, she has a bigger role to play. That extends to King Vizimir and Sigismund Dijkstra, too, with the kingdom of Redania becoming more prominent as the plot in the books unfolds.

Other season 2 newcomers, including Adjoa Andoh’s Nenneke, Simon Callow’s Codringher, Liz Carr’s Fenn, Kaine Zajaz’s Gage and Sam Hazeldine’s Eredin/King of the Wild Hunt, might be back, too. Until Netflix confirms they’ll appear, though, we’ve left them off the list.

Meanwhile, four actors were officially added to the ever-expanding roster in April 2022. They include Shang-Chi‘s Meng’er Zhang and Upload‘s Robbie Amell, and you can read more about them in our Witcher season 3 cast update explainer.

Potential season 3 cast spoilers follow.

Redanian Intelligence has claimed 10 other actors – two in one article, six in another, and two more in separate news stories – have been cast. Netflix hasn’t confirmed these hires, but we’ve listed them below as their characters may interest diehard fans:

Stuart Thompson as Fabio Sachs
Jim Sturgeon as Applegatt, a royal messenger of King Demavend of Aedirn
Ryan Hayes as Artaud Terranova, a mage who participates in the Thanedd Coup
Josh Weller as Valdo Marx, a bard rival of Joey Batey’s Jaskier
Kate Winter as Putney
Martyn Ellis as Barker
Michalina Olszanska as TBC
Sean Cernow as TBC
Harvey Quinn as TBC
Poppy Almond as TBC

Another Redanian Intelligence leak claims The Rings of Power season 1‘s Fabian McCallum will play Kayleigh, a member of the teenage misfit gang known as The Rats. Redanian Intelligence also suggests Hiftu Quasem (Killing Eve) has joined the cast as iconic character Falka.

Kim Bodnia’s Vesemir and other Witchers including Coën (Yasen Atour) and Lambert (Paul Bullion) might not be back. That’s based on Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri leaving Kaer Morhen in the season 2 finale. Unless Geralt and company return, Vesemir and his crew aren’t likely to feature. Netflix’s Witcher series has diverged slightly from its source material, however, so we could see them in season 3.

Two actors who definitely aren’t returning are Blair Kincaid and Chris Fulton, who played Crach an Craite in season 1 and Rience in season 2. Redanian Intelligence says Fulton has been replaced by Sam Woolf (The Crown, Humans). Vikings Valhalla star Johannes Haukur Johannesson has reportedly been cast as Crach for season 3 (via Redanian Intelligence).

Elsewhere, two Blood Origin actors – Minnie Driver and Samuel Blenkin – could appear in the main show. Driver’s Seanchai is a shape-shifting time traveler, so she might show up. Meanwhile, Blenkin’s Avallac’h was revealed as the individual Ciri spots in that doorway in the first season. Avallac’h appears in the final two books but, given Netflix’s live-action adaptation has played loose and fast with the novels before, he could be shoehorned into The Witcher season 3.

Finally, according to Redanian Intelligence, a new villain known as The Professor, may play a supporting role. Redanian Intelligence also claims that Safiyya Ingar (Summer of Rockets, Faith) has been cast in an undisclosed role.

The Witcher season 3 plot

Geralt is sure to get into more scrapes in The Witcher season 3. (Image credit: Susie Allnutt/Netflix)

Major spoilers follow for The Witcher TV series and the novels.

Little is known about The Witcher season 3’s plot, but Netflix has released a brief plot synopsis:

In December 2021, Hissrich told TechRadar that The Witcher season 3 will be based on the second main novel – i.e. The Time of Contempt, so maybe we’ll see less in the way of plot diversions.

Or will we? Chatting with Collider, Hissrich said she wanted to follow the books more closely, but this season will incorporate plot points from others in the series. She also told Collider that a “big story from Blood of Elves”, the first novel in The Witcher saga, will be part of the overarching narrative. Meanwhile, VFX supervisor Sébastien Francoeur and producer Graeme Marshall revealed (via ScreenRant) that season 3 will include things that nobody has ” read or seen before in Witcher lore”. It sounds, then, that the show’s next installment will continue to deviate from its source material.

Elsewhere, The Wild Hunt won’t feature heavily – Hissrich telling Entertainment Weekly (EW): “We all know that, eventually, Geralt is going to learn a little bit more about the Wild Hunt, as will Ciri, but right now it stays this ever-looming threat to her. One of the things that I love in the books that Sapkowski did beautifully is he teases the Wild Hunt for so long. They pop up, then they go away for a while. So we are definitely sticking to that school.”

Potential plot spoilers follow from now on.

There are only two major Blood of Elves book-based storylines not included in season 2. The first concerns the Scoia’tael, a group of non-human guerillas who fight for Nilfgaard and attack Geralt, Ciri, Triss, and Yarpen Zigrin’s dwarven contingent. Hissrich has confirmed the Scoia’tael will appear of season 3.

The second is far more important. It relates to Geralt telling Ciri about the roses of Aelirenn, an elf who led the last band of their kin against an invading human army. Aelirenn’s forces were massacred by their foes and, given that only young elves can produce offspring, the demise of Aelirenn’s forces inadvertently led to the elves’ slow march towards extinction. Expect this to tie back into events concerning Francesca and her murdered elven baby in season 2.

Speaking of maternal relationships, Anya Chalotra, who plays Yennefer, wants to see more of the dynamic between her character and Ciri from the novels. Talking to Glamour, Chalotra said: “[I want to see] everything that happens in the book where she gets to develop a mother-daughter relationship with Ciri. She also calms down a bit and she realizes she is enough.”

What catchy tune will Jaskier have for us in The Witcher season 3? (Image credit: Susie Allnett/Netflix)

In terms of Sapkowski’s version of The Time of Contempt, what can we expect from The Witcher season 3?

Redanian Intelligence says the thrilling battle between Geralt and Vilgefortz has been included. The same website claims Ciri will be involved in two other moments pulled straight from the books – the first involving Wyverns, which might see her rescue Fabio Sachs, while the second sees her lost in the Korath Desert. Longtime fans will know all about the importance of this latter sequence.

Redanian Intelligence also suggests we’ll see two other major events play out in The Witcher season 3 – an elegant ball attended by numerous mages (and Geralt), and the Thanedd Coup, which sees mages loyal to Nilfgaard and the North clash in a bloody battle that costs many lives. This ties into the Geralt and Vilgefortz fight we mentioned above.

Away from the action, Jaskier could become as popular with the ladies (and guys) as Geralt is. Actor Joey Batey told Total Film: “Jaskier gets a little bit of a love interest – maybe more than one.”

The Witcher season 3 trailer

Expect more shots like this of Geralt in The Witcher season 3. (Image credit: Jay Maidment/Netflix)

No trailer has been released yet. Once one is, we’ll update this section. 

The Witcher season 3: future seasons and spin-offs

Prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origin launched before The Witcher season 3. (Image credit: Netflix)

Netflix renewed The Witcher for a fourth season in October 2022. However, Redanian Intelligence says writing has begun on seasons 4 and 5, so we could get two more seasons. Previously, Hissrich told Collider she’s mapped out a seven-season arc, but her plan depends on whether people continue to watch the show.

Coercing fans to do so will be harder without Henry Cavill, who isn’t returning after The Witcher season 3. Announced alongside the season 4 renewal, Netflix revealed Liam Hemsworth will take over once this season has aired. No official reason has been given about Cavill’s departure, but Redanian Intelligence suggests Cavill didn’t agree with the show’s creative decisions.

Speaking to TechRadar, Hissrich said she “fully understands” fans’ ire over Cavill leaving, but hoped they would continue watching. Elaborating to EW, Hissrich said Cavill’s Geralt will get a “heroic sendoff”, before confirming to NME that she’ll talk more about the situation post-season 3.

Spin-off wise, The Witcher: Blood Origin prequel series covered the story of the first Witcher’s creation and finally introduced audiences to key character Avallac’h. Blood Origin also followed events leading up to and during the Conjunction of the Spheres, the cataclysm that results in the collision of multiple universes and their human, elven, and monstrous races. Meanwhile, Minnie Driver wants Seanchai to cross over into the main series and hang out with Geralt.

Other spin-offs currently in development include a family-friendly animated series and a second anime movie. Meanwhile, Redanian Intelligence claims a a spin-off involving other Witchers could be in the works, while another Redanian Intelligence article suggests a spin-off of The Rats will start filming later this year.

For more Witcher-based content, check out these five bloody fantasy shows while we wait for its third season. Alternatively, find out how to read The Witcher books in order.

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Trial Apple TV Plus’ Golden Delicious offering and get up to 3 months without paying a cent. Read our guide on how to get an Apple TV Plus free trial.

Apple TV Plus is a unique beast in the VOD streaming jungle. Built almost exclusively on original programming like The Morning Show, Bad Sisters, and Severance, with only a handful of licensed titles compared to Netflix’s hundreds. Subsequently, it has a slender content library, but it only costs $6.99 a month. And that’s not the only way it differs to many of the top streaming services – there’s also a generous Apple TV Plus free trial available.

Apple TV Plus free trial: sign up now try for 7 days

You heard right – what is already a hugely affordable streaming service also allows new subscribers free rein of the platform for 7 days (or 3 months in some instances). This means complimentary access to critically acclaimed Golden Globe-nominated movies and TV shows like Ted Lasso, with all titles promising a burgeoning line-up of A-list talent. This makes it one of the best streaming services out there.

For a full guide on how to get an Apple TV Plus free trial, keep on reading with the option to get a trial period of up to an entire year.

Apple TV Plus free trial: how long and how do I get it?

Anyone new to Apple TV Plus can make the most of a 7-day free trial before being charged an Apple TV Plus cost of $6.99 a month (or $69.99 if you opt for the annual plan). To sign-up you’ll need to:

Open the Apple TV app on your Apple device

OR access the website via your web browser
Sign-in with your Apple ID and Password
Click on Start Your Free Trial (if accessing via web browser, you’ll be asked to login at this point)
If required, confirm your billing information
Then click Confirm to start your free trial

If the service doesn’t grab you, remember to cancel before the 7-day trial ends to avoid being charged. Otherwise, payment will continue to be taken each month.

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How else can I get an Apple TV Plus free trial?

Students and tech-heads are among those who could bag an extended Apple TV Plus free trial – and enjoy Apple’s eclectic line-up of shows for three months or even longer!

If you’re studying at a degree-granting university or college, all your entertainment dreams have come true. Not only does a subscription to the Apple Music student plan mean paying $5.99 rather than $10.99 a month, but Apple TV Plus is thrown in at no extra charge for a limited time.

For anyone treating themselves to a new Apple device, you can get three months of Apple TV Plus absolutely free with your purchase – eligible on any iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac. Just remember to redeem the deal within 90 days of purchase.

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Additionally, if you haven’t already signed-up for Apple TV Plus, then you can trial it free for a month as part of an Apple One subscription. There are three plans available, all of which include Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and iCloud storage.

Paying members are being rewarded too. Apple are currently crediting $4.99 to your Apple account to spend in the App Store – which you can also use to pay for your TV Plus sub. Result!

What can I watch on Apple TV Plus?

For All Mankind
The Morning Show
Servant
Amazing Stories
Defending Jacob
Little Voice
Foundation
The Shrink Next Door
Suspicion
Severance
Dickinson
Little America
Trying
Ted Lasso
Physical
Schmigadoon!
The Afterparty
CODA
The Essex Serpent
Shining Girl
Prehistoric Planet
Five Days at Memorial
Bad Sisters
See

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Here’s everything you need to know about Arcane season 2 on Netflix.

When will Arcane season 2 finally grace our screens? It’s a good question, but one we don’t have an answer for yet.

You see, Riot Games, Netflix, and Fortiche Productions are still hard at work making the hit animated series’ next installment. We’re hoping it’ll arrive sometime this year, but there’s every chance that one of the best Netflix shows of recent years may not launch until 2024. Sad faces all around.

Still, there’s plenty of reading for you to do in the interim. Below, you’ll find every piece of important news on Arcane‘s second season, including its story threads, returning cast members, potential launch date, and more

Major spoilers follow for Arcane‘s first season. Potential spoilers for Arcane season 2 are also discussed.

Arcane season 2 release date: what we know

Jinx is still going to be a major player in Arcane season 2. (Image credit: Netflix/Riot Games)

Arcane season 2 still doesn’t have a release date, even though it was greenlit in November 2021.

Given it’s been in development for 18 months (publicly, at least), it should be with us soon, right? According to Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent, it was never going to arrive in 2022, but that also doesn’t mean it’ll launch in 2023, either:

The fifth episode of Bridging the Rift – a YouTube series detailing the first season’s development – seemingly revealed development was nearing its end point. Meanwhile, in November 2022, co-showrunner Christian Linke confirmed (via Reddit) that scripts had been completed, but some had undergone rewrites, based on their story boards and voice actors’ work.

In February, Linke teased more about season 2’s development. Taking to Twitter, Linke asked his followers to provide him with suggestions for music artists, whose songs he’d like to use – licensed, of course – in the show’s next outing. If Arcane‘s executive team is searching for music to include in specific scenes, that means development might be approaching its endpoint.

So, when will Arcane season 2 arrive? Not until late 2023 at the very earliest, in our opinion. There’s lots of work still left to do by the sounds of it. We’re happy to wait if it means Arcane‘s next season is as good as (or even better) than its first, too.

Arcane season 2 plot

Vi will deliver more knock-out blows in Arcane‘s second season. (Image credit: Netflix/Riot Games)

Full spoilers follow for Arcane season 1.

If you’ve seen Arcane‘s season 1 finale, you’ll know Jinx fired a crystal rocket at Piltover’s council chamber, with many main and supporting characters trapped inside. Those present when the rocket exploded included Jayce, Mel, Viktor, Cassandra, Hoskel, Bolbok, Shoola, and Salo.

We don’t expect everyone to have survived the blast, either. At the very least, we think Mel and Cassandra will perish or be severely injured. On Reddit, fans suspect that’ll be the case, too, with some suggesting an animation frame from season 2 – glimpsed in Bridging the Rift episode 3 – might have revealed Cassandra dies. It would be odd for Riot and Fortiche to ruin this potential story beat pre-release, but maybe it was intentional to see if anyone picked up on it. The frame doesn’t look like it’s from season 1 so, unless it’s a deleted scene from that season, this may be our first look at Arcane season 2.

If Mel and Cassandra die in the explosion, it would give Jayce and Caitlyn a major incentive to pursue Jinx. You know, seeing as they’re Jayce’s partner and Caitlyn’s mother. That could lead Jayce to walk back on his promise to give Zaun its independence from Piltover, especially now that Jinx – a Zaun citizen – carried out the attack.

Additionally, Caitlyn may be out for revenge if her mother was hurt or killed, which would put her at odds with Vi, whom Caitlyn is close with. The latter is Jinx’s sister, so Vi will likely be caught in a difficult situation: help Caitlyn and Jayce to bring her sister to justice, or try to save Jinx from herself. The latter would put her in opposition with the other two, though, so she’s got a lot of thinking to do if we’re right in our assumptions on all of the above.

That isn’t the only thing that could divide Caitlyn and Vi once more. Responding to a fan on Twitter about whether Caitlyn knows Vi and her gang blew up Jayce’s lab in season 1’s opening act, Arcane writer Amanda Overton revealed that wasn’t the case. So, will Caitlyn learn the truth in season 2? Place your bets now.

Speaking at the 2022 BAFTAs (per The Digital Fix), showrunner Alex Yee said fans “will be happy” with the progression of Caitlyn and Vi’s relationship either way, adding: “The way in which we wanted to roll that story out has always been sort of determined. What you will see in season 2 will be part of the big picture that we’ve had all along.”

Expect the brewing war between Piltover and Zaun to take center stage in Arcane season 2, too. Tensions were already simmering between the nations last time out, so we wouldn’t be surprised if a full-blown conflict begins due to Jinx’s actions. During a Reddit AMA, co-creator Christian Linke summed up this season’s overarching narrative with the word “war”, so it sounds like we could be right on the money. That’ll include another showdown between Jinx and Ekko as well, according to Linke.

Additionally, Yee teased (via Netflix Queue) how the battle lines have been drawn heading into the next chapter, saying: “We ended season 1 by really pushing a lot of the characters in the show as far as we could from each other. Figuring out how to deal with this puzzle, where all the pieces have now been split up and tossed to the four winds, is going to be the main thrust of season 2.”

We also expect to see Heimerdinger and Ekko collaborate further to help the undercity in Arcane season 2. With the former voted off Piltover’s council in episode 7, he bumped into an injured Ekko on the streets of Zaun in episode 8. The pair bonded over their shared affinity of technology and, after Heimerdinger helps Ekko to return home, the duo decide to work together to ease Zaun’s suffering.

We’ll also see whether Viktor will lose himself completely to his Hextech research. He’s already inadvertently murdered his childhood friend Sky thanks to his Hexcore studies, and it appears that he’ll walk a darker path in the show’s sophomore year. If we know anything about League of Legends (LoL) lore, we could see Viktor use Hextech to cybernetically enhance his body further and become the champion that diehard LoL fans know him to be.

There could also be room for some flashback sequences involving deceased characters. Responding to a Reddit fan’s question about whether we’ll see Silco and Vander’s friendship pre-betrayal, Linke said “you will, in fact“. Currently, it’s unclear if this’ll be part of Arcane season 2 or a future instalment.

Elaborating on what we can expect from various characters’ journeys next time out, Linke told the Academy of Interactive Arts and Science’s YouTube channel: “Season 2 was always this thing that made us think ‘let’s take them further and explore the corner of their pysche and identities we haven’t seen’. The challenge was to go to places where they’ve never been to. I’m excited about what we’re doing in that regard. I also hope it makes every League [of Legends] player proud and every animation or fantasy nerd excited about our characters.”

In a bid to drum up excitement for season 2 (not that it needs it), Kevin Alejandro, who plays Jayce, said fans will be “on the edge of their seats” (per Buzzfeed), adding: “You’re going to be conflicted in such a way that I don’t know if it’s good or bad. Like, your emotions will be pulled out of you and you’ll be like ‘Oh my god!’ That’s how you’re going to end [season 2]. It’s so good!”

However, Arcane season 2 might spell the end of our exploration of this area of Runeterra – the world in which the series is set. In Bridging the Rift episode 5, Riot Games co-founder Brandon Beck confirmed the show’s creative team would look to explore more of Runeterra’s regions and introduce new LoL heroes in subsequent seasons. Many fans took this to mean Vi and Jinx’s story will end with Arcane‘s second season. Without clarification from Riot, that rumor will run for a while yet.

Arcane season 2 cast

Who will return in Arcane season 2? (Image credit: Netflix)

Only three Arcane season 2 characters have been confirmed so far:

Hailee Steinfeld as Vi
Ella Purnell as Jinx
Katie Leung as Caitlyn

If you’ve watched the season 2 announcement video in our release date section, you’ll have heard the trio’s voices. Given that they watched on during that explosive season 1 finale, they were safe from Jinx’s attack.

Determining who else will return depends on who survives the Piltover council chamber attack. We think that Mel and/or Cassandra could be casualties of Jinx’s strike, while any of the other council members could die or be severely injured. We expect Jayce to survive, though, as he has a bigger role to play and will seek vengeance on Jinx.

Additionally, Ekko and Heimerdinger should be back. The duo weren’t part of the council chamber attack, so they’ll return and we’ll see how their character arcs progress in Arcane’s second season. Viktor will show up, even though he was in the council chamber at the time of Jinx’s attack.

There are likely to be new faces introduced in Arcane season 2, too. There were plenty of deaths in the show’s first outing – Silco, Vander, and Marcus to name three – so new supporting characters will be required to fill the void. We have no idea who might show up, but there are lots of LoL heroes and villains that Riot, Netflix, and Fortiche can pull from the game franchise’s universe and use for the animated series.

Arcane season 2: Bridging the Rift YouTube series

Bridging the Rift details the protracted development of Arcane season 1. (Image credit: Netflix/Riot Games)

To tide fans over until Arcane season 2, Riot Games released a YouTube series – Bridging the Rift – in late 2022 that explores the first season’s lengthy development:

Episode 1 – I Only Dream In Risky
Episode 2 – Persistence (Or When Your Best Still Sucks)
Episode 3 – Killstreaks Meets Keyframes
Episode 4 – Musical Misfits
Episode 5 – We Gave It Our Best Shot

Arcane season 2 trailer: is there one?

Caitlyn and Jayce might reunite again in Arcane season 2. (Image credit: Netflix)

No, and it’ll be a while before we get one. We’ll update this section when one is released.

Will Arcane get more seasons?

Ekko could have a big role to play in Arcane‘s second season. (Image credit: Netflix)

Yes. In Bridging the Rift episode 2, Riot CEO Nicolo Laurent revealed he’s told co-showrunner Christian Linke that Riot’s executive team had signed off on “multiple seasons”. Laurent had previously suggested this in a Riot Games blog post, writing “there will be Arcane season 2 (+?)”.

Of course, multiple seasons could theoretically mean Arcane seasons 1 and 2. However, it would be odd to use the word “multiple” to describe two seasons when “a couple” would’ve sufficed, so we’re confident it’ll get more than two seasons.

Given its popularity, it’s easy to see why that would be the case. Arcane season 1 – read our season 1 cast and crew interview feature while you’re here – holds a 100% certified fresh rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes among critics, while it also has a 96% rating based on over 5,000-plus audience reviews.

Additionally, there’s plenty of story left to tell, character arcs to tie up, and new individuals and champions to introduce. Arcane, then, will never be short of ideas from plot or character development perspectives. We’re also big fans of Fortiche’s visuals for the animated series, so we’d be happy to see many more installments.

For more Netflix-based content, check out our best Netflix movies and best Netflix documentaries guides. Alternatively, read our hubs on The Witcher season 3 and Stranger Things season 5.

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The lineup for March’s PlayStation Plus free games features a great lineup. Here’s what you can download at no extra cost.

PlayStation Plus free games are given out monthly to subscribers of PS Plus Essential, Extra and Premium at no extra fee. This is the perfect way to slowly build up a great library of games, so make sure you download the ones you’re interested in, even if you aren’t going to be playing right away.

With PS Plus, you’re given a range of free games for the PS5 and PS4 consoles each month. PS5 owners also get access to the PS Plus Collection (for a limited time now), which gives you 19 free games to download and play at your leisure. This collection includes a handful of titles like Persona 5, Monster Hunter World, and more.

This month’s lineup for March 2023 is one of the best in recent memory. You’ll get a revitalized shooter, a deep and rewarding RPG, and an innovative and genuinely addictive dungeon crawler. These games will be available for the month, so make sure you pick them up. Here are the PS Plus free games that you can currently download as a PS Plus subscriber, at no extra cost.

PlayStation Plus free games: March 2023

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Battlefield 2042 (PS5/PS4)
While it may have had a very tumultuous launch, Battlefield 2042 is now a very fun time indeed. It’s been updated extensively since it came out, with a new class system and new maps having been added very recently.

Minecraft Dungeons (PS4)
If you’re a fan of Diablo, but want something a bit more family friendly, then Minecraft Dungeons is for you. You’ll find all of your favorite characters including Steve, Creepers and Villagers as you explore.

Code Vein (PS4)
Finally we have Code Vein. It’s an action RPG that can be played in co-op. You’ll need to explore dungeons, all the while progressing a grandiose story. 

The PS Plus free games lineup for March 2023 is available from March 7 – April 6.

PlayStation Plus free games: February 2023

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Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PS4, PS5)
Embark on a new journey through the incredible sci-fi fantasy universe of Destiny 2 with this expansion to the multiplayer action shooter.

Evil Dead: The Game (PS4, PS5)
Step into the shoes of Ash Williams or his friends from the iconic Evil Dead franchise and work together in a game loaded with over-the-top co-op and PvP multiplayer action.

Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4)
Explore a recreated 1930’s cityscape, filled with interwar architecture, cars and culture… and a crime-riddled underbelly in this full remake of the 2002 original.

OlliOlli World (PS4, PS5)
Grind, trick and air your way to discover the mystical skate gods on your quest for Gnarvana in this bold skateboarding action-platformer that’s bursting with personality.

The February PS Plus lineup was available to download from February 7 – March 6, 2023.

PlayStation Plus free games: January 2023

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Following the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Senator Palpatine’s deadly Order 66 — designed to destroy the Jedi order and pave the way for the Empire to rise — you are the last remaining Jedi Padawan and their last hope of survival.

Fallout 76 (PS4)
Fallout 76 is the multiplayer-focused Fallout game which allows players to build their own settlements, and then venture out into the Wasteland. You can squad up with friends, or go it alone, as you explore vast open areas looking for loot and secrets.

Axiom Verge 2 (PS5/PS4)
Explore two connected worlds, wield ancient tech and question reality in this explorative platformer sequel, which expands on the universe with completely new characters, abilities and gameplay. 

The January PS Plus lineup was available to download from January 3 – February 2, 2023.

PlayStation Plus free games: December 2022

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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (PS4)
First up is Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. This is a remaster of the original sci-fi RPG trilogy. DLCs are included, and the original visuals have been upgraded. Jump back in to experience the epic tale of Commander Shepherd and their crew.

Divine Knockout: Founder’s Edition (PS4/PS5)
Battle other gods in mythical brawls in Divine Knockout: Founder’s Edition, which launches directly into PlayStation Plus. Choose from one of 10 playable gods to hurl boulders as Hercules or wield Mjolnir as Thor. Then battle across arenas, each with their own mechanics to master. Play 3v3 Arcade mode with friends to explore a variety of game modes, or duke it out in hardcore 1v1 and 2v2 Duels.

BioMutant (PS4/PS5)
BioMutant allows you to customize your very own raccoon killing machine. After that, you’re thrown into an open-world to shoot, loot and climb your way to the top of the food chain.

The December PS Plus lineup was available to download from December 6 – January 2, 2023.

PlayStation Plus free games: November 2022

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Nioh 2 (PS4/PS5)
First up is Nioh 2, which is the sequel to the Souls-like action RPG Nioh. It’s developed by Team Ninja and has a focus on precision combat and tough boss battles. There’s even more combat styles this time around, and arguably tougher enemies to contend with. If Souls-like games are your thing, this is one of the best around.

Lego Harry Potter Collection (PS4)
This Lego game collection bundles together both Lego Harry Potter games, spanning years 1-4, and then years 5-7. It’s a perfect game for kids to jump into, with fun block-breaking action and neat magical puzzles to solve. These games can be played in local co-op as well, which isn’t something you see all that much these days.

Heavenly Bodies (PS4/PS5)
Finally, we have Heavenly Bodies. It’s a puzzle game that tasks you with solving a series of puzzles that play out in space. Without gravity, you’ll need to clamber around spacecrafts completing tasks. It’s all physics-based, and can be played with a friend in tow.Great for fans of puzzle games, and those fascinated by how different 

Nioh 2, Lego Harry Potter Collection and Heavenly Bodies will be available to download from November 1 – December 6, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: October 2022

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Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS4/PS5)
Hot Wheels Unleashed lets you live the Hot Wheels dream without any physical clutter. In it, you can collect, build and race, earning new cars which you can either race against friends in two-player split-screen, or online against up to 12 others. If you like to flex your creativity, the game even has a track editor so you can build your own wild, Hot Wheels tracks which can be shared for others to try.  

Injustice 2 (PS4)
Calling all DC and fighting game fans – this one’s for you. Injustice 2 is a game from the creators of Mortal Kombat which allows you to choose from a roster of DC superheroes and villains and put them against one another in seriously intense battles. You can either take on other players online or, if you like a bit of story, there’s also a single-player story campaign. 

Superhot (PS4)
If you’ve got an FPS itch, Superhot will surely scratch it. An innovative, refreshing and widely-praised addition to the genre, in Superhot, time only moves when you do. This forces you to engage your brain, assess the situation and think about your next move. Plus, its clean, bright visuals are always a pleasure to play in. 

Hot Wheels Unleashed, Injustice 2 and Superhot will be available to download from October 4 until October 31, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: September 2022

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Need for Speed Heat (PS4)
Put your foot down and race through the streets of Palm City in Need for Speed Heat, one of the stronger entries in the racing series. You’ll divide your time between day and night with a system that sees you take part in legitimate races during the former to earn cash for customization. During the latter, though, you sneak off to illegal street races to increase your reputation. It’s all about balance.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus (PS4)
Granblue Fantasy: Versus is a colorful, fast-paced 2.5D fighting from Arc System Works, a studio with a strong reputation for fighting game adaptations. Granblue Fantasy: Versus has received praise for its solid mechanics.

Toem (PS5)
Toem is the PS5 game for this month and it’s a charmer, not to mention a BAFTA award-winner. With its hand-drawn black and white visuals and whimsical world, the clever photographic adventure offers a refreshing change of pace from the other titles in September’s offering.

Need for Speed Heat, Granblue Fantasy: Versus and Toem will be available to download from September 6 until October 3, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: August 2022

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Yakuza: Like a Dragon (PS4/PS5)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is arguably one of the best JRPGs of recent years and a total stand-out title in the overall Yakuza series. And it’s now a PS Plus game! If you’ve never played Yakuza before then this game is a pretty good entry point, letting you get stuck into its sprawling world, fun sidequests and excellent writing, without having to worry too much about how to play the Yakuza games in order.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Cross-Gen Deluxe Bundle (PS4/PS5) 
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a remaster of the first two titles in the classic skateboarding series. In our review we called it a “faithful remake” and “the best skateboarding game in what feels like forever”, so if you were a fan of the originals then this is a total win. If you weren’t, then here’s your chance to find out what you were missing out on.

Little Nightmares (PS4)
Rounding out August’s free games is Little Nightmares, a horror platformer with a tiny protagonist that makes a big impression. It’s on our list of the best horror games because it’s “a great example of a game that manages to inspire fear and disgust without using traditional blood and gore.” Little Nightmares puts you in the sneaking shoes of Six as she attempts to escape the dark, disturbing world that is The Maw, avoiding the wide array of giant and grotesque creatures that populate it. 

Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Little Nightmares will be available to download from August 2 until September 6, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: July 2022

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (PS4/PS5)
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is an excellent sequel to 2017’s N. Sane Trilogy. Retconning all of Crash’s previous sequels beyond the third entry, It’s About Time sees us fighting Dr. Neo Cortex and N. Tropy once again, who’ve launched an attack on the entire multiverse. It’s not just Crash this time, we can also play as Coco, Tawna, Dingodile, and more. 

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan (PS4)
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is another branching, cinematic horror game that we’ve seen arrive in recent years. Developed by the creator of Until Dawn and The Quarry, we find five friends going on a holiday diving trip, which quickly goes badly wrong. Your choices determine whether these playable characters live or die, and you can have five other friends join you.

Arcadegeddon (PS4/PS5)
Arcadegeddon sees us playing as Gilly, a local arcade owner looking to save his business that’s threatened by a mega-corporation. Looking to make a new game to counter them, the company inject a virus into it, and this online co-op multiplayer shooter sees us taking up the fight. 

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, and Arcadegeddon will be available to download from July 5 until August 2, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: June 2022

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God of War (PS4)
God of War offered a fantastic reinvention of Kratos back in 2018. Adapting to unfamiliar Norse lands, this gave him a second chance at fatherhood. Together with his son Atreus, this action-adventure sees us setting out to fulfill a deeply personal quest. 

If you’re playing on PS5, God of War has a 60fps patch, offering an even smoother experience. However, it’s been available through the PS Plus Collection on Sony’s latest console since it launched.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (PS5 & PS4)
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a licensed beat ‘em up reminiscent of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Crossing over Nickelodeons different series, that includes SpongeBob Squarepants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Danny Phantom, The Wild Thornberrys, and plenty more.

Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (PS4)
Naruto to Boruto is a co-op fighting game that pits characters from the Naruto universe against each other in 4v4 battles. Set Naruto Shippuden and Boruto: the Next Generation, this open arena fighting game tries to recreate Naruto’s action feel, letting you create your own avatar or play as your old favorites.

God of War, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker will be available to download from June 7 until July 5, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: May 2022

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FIFA 22 (PS5 & PS4)
The latest entry in the long-running soccer sim series, FIFA 22 on PS5 breathes new life into the series’ once-familiar gameplay with the addition of HyperMotion technology while making well-intentioned strides to refresh its most dated modes, including Career mode. FIFA 22‘s inclusion in PS Plus marks the first time a game in the series has been available as part of Sony’s PlayStation Plus service.

Tribes of Midgard (PS5 & PS4)
Tribes of Midgard is a co-op roguelike adventure that’s garnered lots of positive reviews on Steam. The game tasks you with defending your Viking village from relentless creatures determined to bring about Ragnarok (the end of days). The longer you and your tribe survive, the greater the rewards.

Curse of the Dead Gods (PS4)
Curse of the Dead Gods is a roguelike dungeon crawler that will feel familiar to those who have played the critically-acclaimed Hades.

“You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers – it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters,” the Steam description reads.

FIFA 22, Curse of the Dead Gods and Tribes of Midgard will be available to download from May 3 until June 7, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: April 2022

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Hood: Outlaws & Legends (PS5 & PS4)
An ambitious “PvPvE” multiplayer title, Hood: Outlaws & Legends pits teams of heroes and bandits against one another – and scores of AI-controlled enemies – to dominate control points on various maps.

Slay the Spire (PS4)
Arguably one of the best deck-building games out there, Slay the Spire sees you ascending a tower, all while building unique decks of cards for use in turn-based combat. Each character has their own unique sets of cards, and the game’s roguelite elements loves to throw in random events that’ll either help or hinder your progress.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated (PS4)
THQ Nordic’s remake of this classic platformer is delightfully silly, and is of a surprisingly high quality considering it’s a licensed title. While fans of the cartoon will certainly get the most out of this game, it’s a solid platformer in its own right that should provide you with hours of underwater fun.

Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Slay the Spire and SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated will be available to download from April 5 until May 2, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: March 2022

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Ghostrunner (PS5)
A fast-paced, first-person adventure that mixes deadly blade combat with amazing parkour, Ghostrunner will test your reflexes and mobility. Battle up a megastructure tower city, and engage in a never-ending dance with death.

Ark: Survival Evolved (PS4)
Harvest resources, craft items, and build shelters in this MMO survival game. This twist is, you’ll have to either kill, tame, or breed leviathan dinosaurs and other creatures that roam the land.

Team Sonic Racing (PS4)
Go fast with Sonic and friends in this team-based multiplayer racer. Work together as a team to share power-ups and speed boosts, and unlock countless customization options to suit your racing style.

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (PS5 & PS4)
Ghost of Tsushima’s standalone cooperative multiplayer mode is available to PS Plus members this month. You can choose between four unique classes and progress through story missions with three other players. 

Ghostrunner, Ark: Survival Evolved, Team Sonic Racing, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will be available to download from March 1 until April 4, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: February 2022

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Planet Coaster: Console Edition (PS5)
Build the theme park of your dreams in Planet Coaster: Console Edition. Run your park, keep your guests happy, and unleash your creativity as you build death-defying rollercoasters and new attractions for your customers to enjoy.

EA Sports UFC 4 (PS4)
Ultimate Fight Championship fans can step into the octagon and beat the snot out of their opponents in this authentic recreation of one of the most brutal sports in the world. UFC 4 features new responsive controls, online championships to compete in, and more gameplay mechanics that bring the world of mixed martial arts to life.

Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure (PS4)
Released in 2013, this standalone Borderlands adventure sees you choose from six unique Vault Hunters as you delve into a world full of fantasy, fun, and some crazy goings on. However, things can change in an instant Tiny Tina is in control and is keen to mix things up in the most chaotic way possible.

Planet Coaster: Console Edition, EA Sports UFC 4, and Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep will be available to download from February 1 until February 28, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: January 2022

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Deep Rock Galactic (PS5 & PS4)Take control of a crew of badass space Dwarves in this 1-4 player co-op FPS game, as you dig, explore and fight your way through procedurally-generated caves and hordes of alien monsters. Teamwork is key if you want to survive and collect all the planet’s valuable resources. 

Dirt 5 (PS5 & PS4)
Drive across gravel, ice, snow, and sand as fast as you can in Dirt 5. With over 70 routes across 10 global locations, as well as adaptive trigger and haptic feedback support, there’s plenty of track to tear up in this excellent arcade racer. 

Persona Strikers (PS4)
Embark on an epic new adventure in the stylish world of Persona in this explosive action combat game. You’ll need to hack and slash your way through hundreds of enemies and utilize your team’s unique abilities.

Deep Rock Galactic, Dirt 5, and Persona Strikers will be available to download from January 4 until February 1, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: December 2021

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Godfall: Challenger Edition (PS5 & PS4)
Godfall is a looter-slasher action RPG set in a high fantasy world. Players take on the role of one of the last exalted Knight’s Order, with the aim of stopping a major apocalyptic event. Godfall offers plenty of weapon classes, armor sets and enemies to take down to keep you riveted. The Challenger Edition of the game offers three end-game modes: Lightbringer, Dreamstones, and the Ascended Tower of Trials. Players can jump into these quickly, however, as this edition equips them with the gear and skill points needed to partake in end-game content, while also letting you team up with up to two other players in co-op. 

Lego DC Super-Villains (PS4)
This Lego-themed adventure sees you creating your own supervillain to wreak havoc alongside DC villains like the Joker, Harley Quinn, and Lex Luthor. But, rather than causing chaos for the Justice League, this band of villains instead is tasked with protecting the earth from alternative dimension supervillains who are masquerading as heroes, following the League’s disappearance.

Mortal Shell (PS4)
Mortal Shell is a single-player action RPG with Soulborne influences that sees you tracking down hidden sanctums of devout followers in an effort to discover your “true purpose”.

PS Plus subscribers can also still download the PSVR games from November’s lineup (see below).

Lego DC Super-Villains, Godfall: Challenger Edition and Mortal Shell will be available to download from December 7 until January 3. The Persistence, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, and Until You Fall remain available to download until January 3, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: November 2021

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Knockout City (PS5 & PS4)
Duck, dive and dodge in Knockout City, an epic dodgeball game that requires fast reactions and some super teamwork. This online multiplayer game has more depth than you might give it credit for and has tons of customization options to unlock. Give it go, but make sure you don’t get tagged.

First Class Trouble (PS5 & PS4)
You’ll need to use your deduction skills to determine which players are not what they seem in First Class Trouble. Two players take on the role of Personoids and will need to lie, deceive and do whatever it takes to prevent the other four players from shutting down a rogue A.I.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning (PS4)
Imagine if R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston teamed up to make a game… well, imagine no more! Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a pleasing remaster of an old action-RPG cult classic, so if you missed out the first time around, you’ve got no excuses not to play it now.

The Persistence (PSVR)
Can you survive aboard a doomed deep space colony starship? In The Persistence, you’ll have to escape a mutated crew and prevent your ship from being torn apart in this sci-fi virtual reality horror game. 

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners (PSVR)
Step into the world of The Walking Dead in Saints & Sinners for PlayStation VR. As you make your way through the ruins of New Orleans, you’ll need to fight, sneak, scavenge and survive against the walkers who have infested the city. The problem is: even other humans might not be friendly.

Until You Fall (PSVR)
Swing your sword in the fantasy synthwave fighting game, Until You Fall. Move your arms to the soundtrack as you cast spells, attack enemies, and delve deeper into the fantasy, neon-lit world.

Knockout City, First Class Trouble, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will be available to download from November 2 until December 6. The Persistence, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, and Until You Fall will be available to download from November 2 until January 3, 2022.

PlayStation Plus free games: October 2021

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Hell Let Loose (PS5)
Take part in 100-player military warfare as infantry, tanks, and artillery in Hell Let Loose. Set in World War 2, experience 50v50 skirmishes across a dynamically shifting frontline, and choose between one of 14 playable roles.

PGA Tour 2K21 (PS4)
Available for PS Fore (get it?), PGA Tour 2K21 brings the popular game of golf to life with stunning, real-life courses. You can also play online, customize your golfer and take part in custom tournaments.

Mortal Kombat X (PS4)Crush bones, spill blood, and vanquish your enemies in Mortal Kombat X. The long-running franchise returns with a new robust roster of fighters, a cinematic-style presentation and so much more.

All three games will be available on Tuesday, October 5 and will be available until Monday, November 1.

PlayStation Plus free games: September 2021

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Overcooked: All You Can Eat! (PS5)
Team up with three friends or go it alone in this cooperative cooking game where plating up is only half the challenge. Overcooked: All You Can Eat! includes remastered versions of Overcooked! and and Overcooked! 2, along with new accessibility options so more people can play.

Hitman 2
Step into the polished shoes of Agent 47 in Hitman 2, and track and assassinate targets across a variety of exotic locations. With new ways to play, new game modes and new features, Hitman 2 lets your creativity (when it comes to killing) run wild. 

Predator: Hunting Grounds
In this asymmetrical shooter, you’ll either face off or take control of the Predator. Complete missions before the Predator hunts you down, or become the hunter yourself and use alien weaponry like the iconic shoulder-mounted Plasma Caster.

All three games will be available from Tuesday, September 7 to Monday, October 4.

PlayStation Plus free games: August 2021

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Hunter’s Arena: Legends (PS5)Hunter’s Arena: Legends is a battle royale set in Ancient Asia, featuring 30-player PvP and PvE combat. If you love a battle royale, but have grown weary of Fortnite, Apex Legends and PUBG, then Hunter’s Arena is well worth a go.

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (PS4)Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is a whacky first-person shooter that sees you partaking in a suburban skirmish, fighting for (you guessed it) either brainless zombies or fierce plantlife. Plants vs. Zombies is ridiculous fun and offers the perfect opportunity for players to jump into online multiplayer madness that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Tennis World Tour 2 (PS4)For those who have had their tennis pro aspirations fueled by Wimbledon, Tennis World Tour 2 is well worth a go. Playing as the world’s top players, Tennis World Tour sees you setting out to dominate the world circuit – topspinning, backhanding and serving your way to the top. 

These titles are available from August 3 until September 6.

PlayStation Plus free games: July 2021

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A Plague Tale: Innocence (PS5)
This month’s free PS5 title is A Plague Tale: Innocence, which has been upgraded to target 60fps at a native 4K resolution. You’ll follow the tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo as they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (PS4)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 brings the series’ iconic zombies back into the fray, and includes a large-scale multiplayer battle royale mode called Blackout, which paved the way for Call of Duty: Warzone.

WWE 2K Battlegrounds (PS4)Lay the smackdown in WWE 2K Battlegrounds in this over-the-top arcade action game. Pull off special abilities, make use of power-ups and enjoy classic match modes like steel cage matches and the Royal Rumble.

A Plague Tale: Innocence, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and WWE 2K Battlegrounds are available from July 6 to August 2.

PlayStation Plus free games: June 2021

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Operation: Tango (PS5)Operation: tango is a cooperative spy adventure that sees you and a friend teaming up – one as a hacker and one as an agent – to bring a global tech menace down, using only your voice to communicate (so you do need a microphone to play). Solve puzzles together, execute missions across the globe and utilize a bunch of hi-tech tools to become an unstoppable duo. Operation: Tango is online co-op only.

Star Wars Squadrons (PS4)
Want to know how it feels to take part in a Star Wars space battle? Then you’re going to want to try Squadrons. Squadrons sees you taking part in first-person multiplayer dog fights alongside a squad of other pilots – either the Empire or the New Republic. What’s more, you also have the option to play Squadrons in PSVR for an even more immersive experience.

Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown (PS4)
A remaster of the classic 3D fighter, Virtua Fighter 5 is a must-play for those who love one-on-one fighting games. While the original was a classic, Virtua Fighter 5 makes plenty of improvements on the original including HD graphics and new online features.

Operation: Tango and Star Wars Squadrons are available from June 1 until July 5. Virtua Fighter 5 is available from June 1 until August 2.

PlayStation Plus free games: May 2021

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Wreckfest: Drive Hard, Die Last (PS5)
From the developers of FlatOut, Wreckfest is a vehicular combat racing game that sees players racing and upgrading old bangers, adding extra armor and making them aesthetically look more pleasing before sending them out to the racetrack/destruction derby. With online multiplayer allowing for up to 24 players, carnage is almost certain to ensue.  

Wreckfest has previously released on last-gen consoles, but the PS5 version is releasing on the day it arrives on PS Plus – May 4. That means PS5 owners can get their hands on the next-gen version on day one, as long as you’re an active PS Plus subscriber. 

Battlefield 5 (PS4)
Battlefield 5 is a first-person shooter set in World War 22 and the most recent entry in the Battlefield franchise. Players have the choice of jumping into online multiplayer modes, such as Grand Operations and the cooperative Combined Arms, or to take on the single-player campaign War Stories.

Stranded Deep (PS4)
Open-world survival adventure Stranded Deep sees players stranded in the Pacific Ocean following a plane crash. It’s up to you to survive, hunting for supplies and crafting weapons, tools and shelter to stay alive.

Wreckfest, Battlefield 5 and Stranded Deep are available from May 4 until May 31.

PlayStation Plus free games: April 2021

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Oddworld: Soulstorm (PS5)
Abe is back and, once again, this accidental hero turned revolution leader is trying to save his fellow Mudokons. This time there are more than 1000 Mudokons to save and teamwork is the name of the game – with your army of rebels using their collective energy to help Abe solve the various puzzles he encounters.

Soulstorm serves as the second game in the Oddworld quintology, but promises to look much better than ever before, with 2.9D environments and stunning visuals – at a greater scale.

What’s more SoulStorm on PS5 utilizes the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback, allowing you to feel Abe’s heartbeat during moments of suspense. 

While Soulstorm is also available to purchase on PS4, only the PS5 version is free with PS Plus in April.

Days Gone (PS4)
PlayStation’s first-party action-survival horror Days Gone focuses on outlaw-turned-drifter Deacon St John as he battles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world and to be reunited with his wife.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War (PS4/PS5)
Zombie Army 4: Dead War is a third-person shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite, which sees you gunning down zombies in 1940s Europe, either alone or with up to three friends. Thanks to a free PS5 upgrade for Zombie Army 4, PS5 players can take advantage of dynamic 4K @ 60fps with reduced load times.

Oddworld: Soulstorm, Days Gone and Zombie Army 4 are available from April 6 to May 3, Destruction Allstars continues to be available until April 2. 

PlayStation Plus free games: March 2021

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake (PS4)
First released in 1997, Final Fantasy 7 immediately cemented its place as one of the best JRPG titles around and introduced millions of gamers around the world to the genre. The critically acclaimed Final Fantasy 7 Remake does that legacy justice, completely recreating the opening portion of the original game, expanding a five to eight-hour section into a full 40-hour RPG, and showcasing some of the best gameplay and storytelling we’ve seen in a Final Fantasy game in almost 20 years – making it one of the best PS4 games around.

Maquette (PS5)
Maquette, a first-person narrative puzzler from Annapurna, explores the relationship of Kenzie and Michael through a series of flashbacks and memories, starting with their meet-cute in a coffee shop where they scribble together in a sketchbook. But this isn’t a simple romance tale. Far from it. Instead, their story is told through the exploration of the game’s recursive puzzle world. With each step of progression and solved puzzle unearthing further memories that begin to piece together their relationship – and perhaps why it’s being told in the past tense.

Remnant: From the Ashes (PS4)
Remnant: From the Ashes is a fantastic third-person shooter that sees you playing as one of the last remnants of humanity, determined to rebuild and retake your world after it’s been ravaged by an ancient evil from another dimension. You can play alone or squad up with a team of up to three players.

Farpoint (PS4/PSVR)
Farpoint is one of the best PSVR games on the market. It’s a first-person VR shooter that sees you landing on a hostile alien planet after a routine mission goes wrong, with the aim being to find any survivors and keep yourself alive. Farpoint can be played alone or co-op with a friend and is perfect for those who love a sci-fi adventure.

Remnant, Maquette, Farpoint and Final Fantasy 7 Remake are available from March 2 until April 5, while Destruction Allstars continues to be available until April 2. 

PlayStation Plus free games: February 2021

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Destruction AllStars (PS5 only)
Destruction AllStars was supposed to be a PS5 launch title, but it’s now available for free as part of PlayStation Plus. Choose between 16 competitors in this vehicular combat game, which combines parkour and driving with destruction and mayhem. 

Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5 and PS4)
Unleash your supernatural abilities in this third-person action adventure from Remedy Entertainment. You get the PS5 version as part of this giveaway, which means you can benefit from ray tracing support or a smoother frame rate. 

Concrete Genie
Bring a polluted town back to life using a magic paintbrush. Create Genies whose magical powers will aid you in overcoming puzzles and the pack of bullies that pursue you using Living Paint. Concrete Genie also includes two additional modes for PSVR owners. 

Destruction AllStars is available February 2 until April 5. Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie are available until March 1.

PlayStation Plus free games: January 2021

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Maneater
This month’s PS5 game is Maneater, a single player survival game where you play as a shark. You’ll need to find the right resources and evolve far beyond what nature intended. Be prepared to gobble up some humans, too.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Lara returns for another epic adventure in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Once again outgunned and outnumbered, Lara will need to use her surroundings to her advantage and strike from the shadows. Get ready to plunder plenty of tombs  and overcome deadly puzzles. 

Greedfall
Greedfall gives you the freedom to shape your abilities, spells and skills in any way you see fit. Befriend or betray companions, discover riches, secrets and fantastic creatures, and explore uncharted lands in this impressive action RPG.

Maneater, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Greedfall are available to download from January 5 to February 1, 2021. 

PlayStation Plus free games: December 2020

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Worms Rumble
Think you know Worms? Think again. Worms Rumble ditches the turn-based combat of old for real-time arena-based combat for up to 32 players. Bring the pain to your wiggling opponents and wield a variety of weapons like the classic Bazooka in your bid to win.

Just Cause 4
Dive into an open-world sandbox experience in Just Cause 4. You can cause chaos using all sorts of weaponry, vehicles and gadgets, and create some truly explosive moments. Oh, and you also have access to a wingsuit so you can soar across the skies.

Rocket Arena
A 3v3 online shooter, step into the shoes of fantastic heroes as you blast your way past the opposition to win. Expect lots of rockets, comebacks and smack talk in this one.

Worms Rumble, Just Cause 4 and Rocket Arena are available to download from December 1 to January 4, 2021. 

PlayStation Plus free games: November 2020

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Bugsnax (PS5 only)
The very first PS5 game to join PlayStation Plus is Bugsnax, a bonkers first-person adventure where you play as an investigative journalist who has to explore Snaktooth Island, which is teeming with legendary half-bug half-snack creatures. Hence the name Bugsnax.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Slay orcs and take on the foes of Mordor in Middle-earth: Shadow of War. Set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, fans of JRR Tolkien’s iconic world won’t want to miss this freebie.

Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition
A challenging and atmospheric Metroidvania, this engrossing 2D explorative platformers is one of the best indie games of this generation. Can you uncover the mysteries buried beneath the surface in Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition?

Bugsnax will be available to PS Plus members on PS5 from November 12 until January 4, 2021. Both Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight Voidheart Edition are available to download from November 3 to November 30. 

 

PlayStation Plus free games: October 2020

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Need for Speed: Payback
Put pedal to the metal in Need for Speed: Payback, a four-wheeled action blockbuster. There are three different characters to choose from, each with their own set of unique skills and abilities, but all of them are extremely capable behind the wheel. 

Vampyr
This third-person action RPG from Life is Strange developer Dontnod Entertainment has you playing as a doctor turned vampire. You’ll need to use your supernatural abilities to fight or flee from the forces of evil, and try not to succumb to your thirst for bloodlust.

Both Need for Speed: Payback and Vampyr are available to download from October 6 until November 2. 

PlayStation Plus free games: September 2020

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PUBG: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (also known as PUBG) is the daddy of battle royale games. If you’ve ever played the likes of Fortnite or COD: Warzone, then you have PUBG to thank. While PUBG originally released in 2017, it remains one of the most played games on Steam and Xbox Live. So picking it up for free in September is an absolute steal – and a great chance for newbie battle royale enthusiasts to check it out.

Street Fighter V
Street Fighter V is sure to please fighting game fans, offering a classic side-scrolling fighting experience which will please old and new fans of Capcom’s veteran franchise.

PUBG and Street Fighter V will be available to download from September 1 to October 5.

PlayStation Plus free games: August 2020

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Relive the explosive single-player campaign from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 all over again in this high-definition remaster of the 2009 blockbuster. If you’re not a fan of Call of Duty’s frantic multiplayer mode, the campaign is well worth a go. 

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
A massively multiplayer party game with up to 60 players online, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout challenges you over multiple chaotic rounds until one player remains. Expect a lot of laughs and screams of frustration when playing this one. 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is available to download from July 28 until August 31, and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is available to download from August 4 until August 31.

PlayStation Plus free games: July 2020

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NBA 2K20
If you love shooting hoops, NBA 2K20 is one of the most realistic representations of basketball to date. With an upgraded motion engine and signature styles for all your favorite players, this is a must have for basketball fans. 

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
In Rise of the Tomb Raider, Lara uncovers an ancient mystery but also crosses paths with a dangerous organization called Trinity. From snowy tundras to crumbling ruins, Lara’s epic adventure is full of thrills and fast-paced action. 

Erica
As a bonus to celebrate 10 years of PlayStation Plus, Sony is also giving away Erica to subscribers. A feature-length cinematic experience, Erica merges Hollywood production values with engaging and tactile gameplay. 

All three games are available to download from July 7 until August 3.

PlayStation Plus free games: June 2020

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Call of Duty: WW2
Call of Duty: WW2 puts players on the front lines of the second world war. Land in Normandy on D-Day, battle across Europe, and enjoy a classic Call of Duty experience that brings the series back to its roots. 

Star Wars Battlefront 2
Fight it out in iconic locales from the Star Wars universe in Star Wars Battlefront 2. With 25 free game updates since launch, and all your favorite heroes and villains as playable characters, it’s a love letter to a galaxy far, far away.

Call of Duty: WW2 is available to download from May 26 to July 6, and Star Wars Battlefront 2 is be available from June 2 to July 6.

PlayStation Plus free games: May 2020

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Cities: Skylines
You don’t need to wait for planning permission to build the mega-city of your dreams in Cities: Skylines. Your decisions will determine whether your metropolis flourishes or fails, as you manage an ever-growing populace in this top-tier city builder sim. 

Farming Simulator 19
You’ll quite literally reap what you sow in Farming Simulator 19, as you toil the land to maintain a happy homestead. Tend to livestock, harvest crops and jump behind the wheel of your favorite tractor. The only thing that’s missing is fresh air. 

Both of these titles will be available to download from May 5 until June 1.

PlayStation Plus free games: April 2020

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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Just a few months after Uncharted: The Nathan Drake collection hit PS Plus, Sony is offering the final chapter in the Uncharted series for free. 

Uncharted 4 sees Nathan Drake coaxed out of retirement by his estranged brother Sam for one last adventure – to uncover Henry Avery’s long-lost treasure. The action-adventure rounds off the intrepid explorer’s story in spectacular fashion and will keep you enthralled for hours on end. 

Dirt Rally 2.0
Codemaster’s rally racing game for those who love their tracks rough and ready. Dirt Rally 2.0 utilizes real driving physics to give you an immersive – and filthy – racing experience. 

PlayStation Plus free games: March 2020

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Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossus is a stunning game that takes you on a journey through magical lands to seek out big beasts called Colossi. The game originally released on PlayStation but has been remade for PlayStation 4 – making it one of the best PS4 games on the market.

Sonic Forces
In this Sonic game you need to build an army to take the world back from the evil Dr. Eggman. You can defeat your enemies with speed as Modern Sonic, catapult past platforms as Classic Sonic, and create your very own Custom Hero Character equipped with a variety of powerful gadgets.

PlayStation Plus free games: February 2020

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BioShock: The Collection
A brilliant addition, to be sure. BioShock: The Collection packs in BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite for a journey through the entire franchise, from the underwater city of Rapture to the floating town of Columbia. Expect trippy powers, unnerving enemies, and a good dose of steampunk sci-fi.

The Sims 4
While we wait for The Sims 5 – whenever that might be – the console version of the latest Sims title should keep you busy building your dream house and filling it with tiny simulated humans, either to ensure their happiness or inflict needless romantic drama with their neighbours. The important thing is that you get to choose.

PlayStation Plus free games: January 2020

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Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Chart the journey of adventurer and explorer Nathan Drake in this collection of the first three Uncharted games: Drake’s Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake’s Deception. Full of action, lively landscapes, and unimaginable treasures, this bundle of three games is a great treat to kick off the new year with.

Goat Simulator
As if the bundle enough wasn’t enough to keep you busy, you can also cause a different kind of chaos with Goat Simulator – the absurd and meme-ready game about throwing a goat into objects to cause property damage. If you’re done with Untitled Goose Game and looking for more animal nuisance, this may be the game for you.

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PlayStation Plus games: December 2019

Titanfall 2

Respawn may be busy with Apex Legends these days, but you can thank the Titanfall franchise for the former’s slick sliding, fast combat, and vertical manoeuvres. Titanfall 2 was an acclaimed sequel with a single-player campaign worth buying the game for alone, even before you get to incredible multiplayer action, with humanoid avatars massively punching above their weight against (and inside) the lumbering mechs Titanfall is known for. Not one to miss.

Monster Energy Supercross

Not quite as big a name as Titanfall, but Monster Energy Supercross offers fast and nimble action of its own in this BMX race simulator, with a track editor to craft and mould your own routes to bike around. And yes, that’s Monster Energy as in the energy drink.

PlayStation Plus games: November 2019

Nioh

This samurai action game has more than a touch of Dark Souls about it, which is no bad thing – but its in-depth combat system and stunningly realised medieval setting also make it very much its own beast. A return to form for Team Ninja, and a game that we now know is getting a Nioh 2 sequel in March 2020. Perfect time then to practise your swordsman skills.

Outlast 2

‘Tis the season to be scary, and Outlast 2 should help get you in the Halloween spirit. It’s more a spiritual successor than a direct sequel to 2013’s Outlast, but again puts you in the shoes of a journalist who gets caught up in the murders they’re trying to investigate. Cue camcorder footage, terrifying chase sequences and an all-around horror experience. 

PlayStation Plus games: October 2019 

The Last of Us Remastered

It couldn’t be a better time to drop The Last of Us Remastered through PS Plus, with the highly anticipated sequel to the dramatic zombie game, The Last of Us Part 2, coming in February 2020 – but with masterful storytelling and truly gripping emotional stakes, the original game is very much worth visiting alone.

The remastered version updates the PS3 game with enhanced graphics, and includes the Left Behind DLC that delves into Ellie’s life before the start of main story.

MLB The Show 19

If you’re keener on swinging baseball bats into actual baseballs – rather than, you know, skulls of the undead – MLB The Show 19 is the sports simulator you need. Players who try out the game in October will get some free in-game content, to boot, while legendary player Ted Williams is also being added to the game this month.

Both games are available until November 4.

PlayStation Plus games: September 2019 

Batman: Arkham Knight

It’s time to suit up as the caped crusader. Rocksteady’s Arkham Knight is leading this month’s PS Plus offering, and it’s one that you’ll definitely not want to miss. 

The fourth main instalment in the Arkham game series, Arkham Knight sees you going toe-to-toe with some of DC’s most infamous villains including Scarecrow, Joker and Deathstroke. It’s worth picking up just for the sheer enjoyment of skidding around Arkham in the Batmobile – you know, if you’re not in the ‘saving the world’ thing.

Darksiders 3

Another dark offering from PS Plus this month, Darksiders 3 is a hack and slash action-adventure from Gunfire Games. If you like Metroidvania games then this is definitely one for you but don’t expect an easy ride.

PlayStation Plus games: August 2019 

WipEout Omega Collection

If you feel the need for insane speed, this iconic PlayStation racing franchise will have you zooming around futuristic tracks and chasing gold medals like nobody’s business. WipEout Omega Collection offers WipEout 2048, WipEout HD and the HD Fury expansion in a single package, allowing you to flip between titles and compete in a variety of events with a pulse-pounding soundtrack of EDM bangers to keep you going.

Sniper Elite 4

An intense WWII shooter with a twist, Sniper Elite 4 has you guarding the Italian peninsula from Axis forces with your trusty rifle, along with a variety of traps and explosives. Explore a large open world in order to get the best shot on your enemy, and team up with a friend in the game’s addictive co-operative mode. That’s an order, soldier!

PlayStation Plus games: July 2019 

Detroit: Become Human

Quantum Dream has a reputation for narrative-heavy games with weighty choices, and Detroit: Become Human is no less ambitious than you’d expect. Following three separate character paths in a world with an underclass of androids, it’s a game that makes big statements about power, autonomy, and the civil rights movement. 

Even if Detroit can’t always carry the weight of these themes, there’s a lot at work here – and, for some, getting to experience more of David Cage’s work will be enough.

Horizon Chase Turbo

If you grew up on the fast-paced, ‘one-more-go’ arcade racers of the ’80s and ’90s, chances are you’re going to love Horizon Chase Turbo. Modelled on classic racers like Outrun, Top Gear and Rush, Horizon Chase Turbo aims to send a nitrous burst of nostalgia right into the hearts of every kid who ever spent their afternoons pumping coins into arcade machines and an effort to chase that all-important ‘high score’.

PlayStation Plus games: June 2019 

Borderlands: The Handsome Jack Collection

With Borderlands 3 right around the corner, there’s no better time to jump back into the franchise with Borderalnds: The Handsome Jack Collection. It’s a compilation of two games – The Presequel and Borderlands 2 – and sets the stage for the third entry in the series that’s coming later this year.

On top of both base games, you’ll get all the DLC released for Borderlands 2, plus exclusive skins and challenge arenas for The Presequel.

Considering it’s absolutely free right now, it’s a darn good deal.

Sonic Mania

For years, all gamers wanted was a basic remake of the original Sonic The Hedgehog games. They didn’t want fancy graphics, or boatloads of new characters, just the game they grew up with on modern consoles. Sonic Mania is the direct result of fans’ desires. 

That said, Sonic Mania is really both a compilation of original levels and a spiritual successor to the Sega Genesis games – you’ll play as either Sonic, Tails or Knuckles and cruise through levels at high velocity. At the end of zones, you’ll take on Dr. Robotnik in one of his mechanical monstrosities, and do your best to clear bonus stages in between missions. 

If you need a giant fix of nostalgia, Sonic Mania can dish it out in spades.

PlayStation Plus games: May 2019

Overcooked

Overcooked is undoubtedly one of the best couch co-op party games to come out in the past few years. 

One to four players control cooks in a kitchen, delegating responsibilities as they try to cook and serve increasingly complex orders in a variety of bizarre restaurants. 

It’s quintessential co-op, though as the pace and stress ratchets up, you begin to understand how Gordon Ramsey came to rely on such a profanity-filled vocabulary to get things functioning in the kitchen.

The beauty of Overcooked is that it leaves all organisation to the players; who’s frying the steaks? Who’s chopping the veg? Why is the onion soup on fire?!? Who the HELL is doing the washing up because we’ve run out of plates to serve food on? 

If you can’t handle the heat then get out of the kitchen – or burn it to the ground in this case. 

What Remains of Edith Finch

It’s hard to describe What Remains of Edith Finch without spoiling it. It’s one of those games that needs to be experienced first-hand, and luckily Sony is letting you for free. 

The narrative driven title sees you investigating the family home of the Finch’s in an effort to work out why you’re the last one left and what happened to the other members of the family. It’s peculiar and wonderful, and arguably one of the best games to come out in 2017.

PlayStation Plus Games: April 2019

Conan Exiles

Take a sprinkling of Schwarzenegger, a dash of Minecraft and a helping of Ark: Survival Evolved, and you’ll end up with something like Conan Exiles. A persistent online multiplayer game, you’ll be cast into the brutal realm of the world’s most famous barbarian with no belongings (literally nothing – not even a loincloth to hide your modesty) and tasked to simply survive and thrive. It launched to a bit of a mixed response, but has since built a bit of a cult following – in no small part, no doubt, due to the fact that it’s the only game with a penis size slider as part of its create-a-character set up…

The Surge

Imagine Dark Souls in space, and that’s what you’ve got with The Surge. It’s a bit of a corridor slog, squandering its initial mysterious promise, but its combat is meaty and well presented. If you can’t face Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, but still want something akin to a SoulsBorne fix, The Surge will plug that gap.

PlayStation Plus games: March 2019

(Note that March 2019 was the first month that Sony stopped offering PS3 and PS Vita games in addition to PS4 titles. Boo!)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Remastered (usually $35.99 / £34.99 AU$59.95)

An FPS great. With all-new textures and HDR lighting for modern consoles, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Remastered lets us experience the game again without suffering through horribly dated graphics. 

The Witness (usually £22.99 / AU$59.95)

The Witness is a brain-melting puzzle game that takes place in a beautiful 3D world that can be roamed around in at your own pace – just don’t expect anyone to hold your hand on this journey.

PlayStation Plus games: February 2019

Hitman: The Complete First Season – PS4 – usually $46.99 / £30

In this thrilling game, you embody the world’s greatest hitman Agent 47 as you travel the world to take out your targets in traditional (and untraditional) ways.

For Honor – PS4 – usually $39.99 / £24.99

Ubisoft’s melee action game lets you choose your fighter: Knight, Samurai, or Viking are up for grabs as you explore the game’s 18 different PvP maps. 

Divekick – PS3 – usually $4.99/  £3.99

This simple fighting game can be cross played on your PS Vita, and is apparently, the world’s first ever two-button fighting game. 

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – PS3 – usually $19.99 / £11.99

Set after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2, Solid Snake is back to infiltrate a number of locations across the globe.

Gunhouse – PS Vita – Usually $14.99 / £9.99

Gunhouse is part-puzzle, part active tower defense with infinite levels and music composed by Fez’s Disasterpeace.

Rogue Aces – PS Vita – Usually $12.99 / £9.99

You can take to the air in this arcade-style game, as you join the Rogue Aces to defeat The Baron and liberate the islands. 

PlayStation Plus games: January 2019

Steep – PS4 – usually $29.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

Ubisoft’s Steep sees you taking on the epic snow-capped mountains of an open-world on skis, wingsuits, snowboards, and paragliders. One for the thrill-seekers.

Portal Knights – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

If RPGs are more your thing, then Portal Knight may be for you. The action role-playing 3D sandbox sees you on a quest to become a Portal Knight and to stop the world being torn apart by the Fracture and the evil Hollow King. 

Zone of the Enders HD Collection – PS3 – usually $34.99 / £10.99 / AU$11.95

This collection includes HD editions of both the original Zone Of The Enders and its sequel, Zone Of The Enders: The 2nd Runner. 

Amplitude – PS3 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$29.95

Harmonix’s Amplitude offers fast-paced, musical action as you control a beat-blasting ship making sweet music by shooting at notes. With songs from Blink-182, Slipknot and Pink, Amplitude is a bizarre rhythm game in the vein of Guitar Hero.

Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$29.95

2D action RPG Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion is available as a cross-buy between PlayStation 4 and PS Vita – so you can control your empire from home or on the move. 

Super Mutant Alien Assault – PS Vita – usually $9.99 / £9.49 / AU$17.95

If you’re looking for something more fun and casual while on the move, then arcade platformer shooter Super Mutant Alien Assault might be just the ticket.

PlayStation Plus games: December 2018 

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Onrush – PS4 – Get it here from December 4

An entirely new kind of off-road racing game, Onrush isn’t about coming first – it’s about causing as much damage on the track as possible! From the makers of MotorStorm, features all the huge stunts and crazy crashes you could ever dream of.

SOMA – PS4 – Get it here from December 4

Frictional Games hit it big with Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and its follow-up, SOMA, is another nail-biting chiller in the same vein. You wake up in a dilapidated industrial facility with a head injury, and only you can figure out why you’re there and who is after you!

Steredenn – PS4 – Get it here from December 4

A fast-paced and chaotic space shooter, Steredenn takes the fight to galaxy’s dastardly space pirates and features some insane boss battles and intense pixelated shmup gameplay. 

Steins;Gate – PS3 – Get it here from December 4

A visual novel with anime style art, Steins;Gate tells the story of teenage scientists who discover the ability to send messages into the past, leading to all sorts of time travel-related adventures.

Iconoclasts – PS Vita/PS4 – Get it here from December 4

This action-adventure platform game is a deeply personal work from creator Joakim Sandberg, who spent seven years making this tale of a mechanic who wants to use her wrench to fix the world around her.

Papers, Please – PS Vita – Get it here from December 4

An award-winning masterpiece, Papers, Please has you play an immigration inspector in the communist state of Arstotzka, whose job it is to approve and deny entry to people. The trick is in figuring out which people are smugglers, spies, and terrorists.

PlayStation Plus games: November 2018 

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Yakuza Kiwami – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

Sega’s remake of the first Yakuza game sees you taking on the role of former yakuza lieutenant Kazuma Kiryu, who spent 10 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. On his release, he realizes that his city has changed massively and quickly becomes caught in the middle of a faction war. With plenty of kooky characters and action, Yakuza Kiwami is a one not to miss.

Bulletsorm: Full Clip Edition – PS4 – usually $39.99 / £34.99 / AU$54.95

In cult-classic shooter Bulletstorm, you step into the boots of exiled assassin Grayson Hunt. After a crash landing on an abandoned resort planet, Hunt must decide whether to take his opportunity for revenge or get his team off the planet alive.

Jackbox Party Pack 2- PS4 – usually $24.99 / £21.99 / AU$40.95

Definitely one for those who enjoy party games. Jackbox Party Pack 2 comes with a mixture of madcap games including Bomb Corp, Bidiots, Quiplash XL, Earwax and Fibbage. 

Arkedo Series – PS3 – usually $5.99 

The Arkedo Series includes three retro-style games which will take you back to a simpler time. 

Burly Men at Sea – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95

This folktale adventure falls somewhere between a graphic novel and a classic point-and-click game. With beautiful visuals and haunting soundtrack, Burly Men at Sea is one for those wanting to turn off for a few hours.

Roundabout – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95

If you’re less inclined to relax and more about anarchy then Roundabout is for you. This indie driving game sees you driving a limousine which is constantly spinning out of control.

PlayStation Plus games: October 2018

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Friday the 13th: The Game – PS4 – usually $39.99 / £30.99 / AU$55.95

Just in time for Halloween, Friday the 13th sees you playing as either Jason Voorhees (hunting down unsuspecting counsellors) or as a teen counsellor desperate to escape from his clutches alongside up to six others. If you’re feeling brave enough, you might even team up to take him down.

Laser League – PS4 – usually $14.99 / £11.99 / AU$22.95

Indie multiplayer Laser League will provide you with hours of competitive fun with a premise that’s pretty easy to pick up. The light-speed future sport sees you competing ,in teams of two or three, to outlast your opponents by setting up moving lasers in an arena. It sounds pretty simple but provides hours of entertainment. 

Master Reboot – PS3 – usually $6.99 / £5.79 / AU$10.45 

Haunting first person sci-fi adventure horror Master Reboot sees you exploring a range of unique environments while solving puzzles. Master Reboot is definitely one to try for sheer uniqueness alone, with an atmospheric soundtrack, distinctive art style and psychological twist. 

The Bridge – PS3/PS4/PS Vita – usually $9.99

The Bridge is a hand-drawn 2D puzzle adventure which sees you manipulating gravity to literally turn rooms upside down in order to make your way through challenging environments. 

Rocketbirds 2: Evolution – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $9.99 / £8.99 / AU$16.45

Rocketbirds 2 is a plucky side-scrolling shooter adventure which sees you stepping into the shoes of a secret agent, who just so happens to also be a chicken, determined to take down evil penguins. Yep…

2064 Read Only Memories – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $19.99 / £17.99 / AU$32.95

Cyberpunk adventure 2064 Read Only Memories is a classic adventure game where you take on the role of a struggling journalist who meets the world’s first sapient machine, a ROM (Relationship and Organizational Manager) named Turing. Together they set off to uncover the city’s deepest secrets.

PlayStation Plus games: September 2018

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Destiny 2 – PS4

Just in time for its upcoming Forsaken expansion, Destiny 2 is now free for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Get some co-op buddies together and join in the planet-hopping fight against the Cabal warlord Dominus Ghaul and the Red Legion in an effort to reclaim your home. 

God of War III: Remastered – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £29.99 / AU$47.95

The closing chapter of the original God of War trilogy, God of War III is about as epic as games come. In this PS4 remastered edition of the PS3 classic, the ex-Spartan warrior Kratos is closer than ever to exacting his vengeance against Zeus for the deaths of his wife and daughter. 

Another World – PS3 – usually $7.99 / £6.49 / AU$11.95

A beautifully remastered version of one the greatest adventure platformers of all time, Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition sees a young man transported to… you guessed it… another world, only to find himself in the middle of a slave uprising. Featuring stunning rotoscoped animation and timeless puzzles, Another World is a must-play title. 

QUBE Director’s Cut – PS3 – usually £7.99 / AU$14.95

A first person puzzle game, QUBE sees you control a pair of futuristic gloves in order to manipulate your environment and the objects therein to solve a number of physics-based brain teasers. 

Foul Play – PS Vita / PS4 – usually $7.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95

Devolver Digital’s side-scrolling brawler Foul Play is set on a grand theatrical stage, where you must hunt daemons as Baron Dashforth, who performs bone-crunching takedowns in an effort to please his audience. 

Sparkle 2 – PS Vita – usually £5.79 / AU$10.45

An orb-matching game that’s both addictive and fun, Sparkle 2 has you casting magical enchantments and power-ups in an effort to clear each stage.

PlayStation Plus games: August 2018

Mafia III – PS4 – usually $39.99 / £34.99 / AU$69.95

The third instalment of 2K’s epic Mafia saga , Mafia III sees the gaming action moving  to 1960s New Bordeaux – a re-imagined version of New Orleans. Returning Vietnam vet Lincoln Clay finds himself building a crime empire and trying to find his place in a very different world. 

Dead by Daylight: Special Edition – PS4 – usually $29.99 / £29.99 / AU$47.95

Plenty of fun here for gore-hounds: Dead by Daylight pits horror movie icons Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface and others against each other in an asymmetric multiplayer arena deathmatch for the ages. Choose to play as the killer, on the search for victims to sacrifice, or play as a survivor, working with others to outsmart the killer and escape. Definitely one to get your heart pounding.

Here They Lie – PS4 (PS VR required) – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

The terror just keeps coming and doesn’t let up with Here They Lie, a psychological horror game for PlayStation VR that sees you travel through an otherworldly realm filled with creatures and strange environments. It’s good to see VR titles getting an airing on PlayStation Plus.

Bound by Flame – PS3 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

In this solid RPG, you play a possessed mercenary who must take on the dreaded Ice Lords and their Dead-Army in an effort to reclaim your humanity. Every choice matters, so choose your abilities and skills wisely if you want to progress.

Serious Sam 3: BFE – PS3 – usually £9.99 / AU$19.45

A throwback to the glory days of first person shooters, Serious Sam 3 is all about crazy characters, silly action, and making things explode with the biggest guns you can find. Hugely enjoyable, in our book.

Draw Slasher – PS Vita – usually $5.99 / £3.99 / AU$7.55

As Hanzo the ninja, you must use your finger to slash your way through hordes of pirate monkey zombies in an attempt to get your kidnapped family back. It’s a simple concept, but it works. 

Space Hulk – PS Vita – usually $19.99 / £6.99 / AU$14.95

Set in the legendary Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk is a turn-based strategy game where you command a squad of Space Marine Terminators against hordes of Genestealers. 

PlayStation Plus games: July 2018

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Heavy Rain – PS4 – usually $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$44.95

If you’ve been following the video game release cycle, you might’ve seen a game called Detroit: Become Human hit store shelves last month. Heady and complex, Detroit borrows heavily from Heavy Rain, the 2010 game designed by Quantic Dream and developer David Cage. If you like branching story path, great writing and slow-but-steady gameplay, Heavy Rain is perfect, and it was available for free on PlayStation Plus in July.

Absolver – PS4 – usually $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$44.95

Hear us out on this, Absolver is a fighting game MMO with PvE and PvP areas. The way it works is that you construct a fighter with light RPG elements and bring them online to fight against other gamer’s brawlers. There’s not a super deep plotline here, but if you’ve always wanted an open-world brawler, Absolver fits the bill.

Rayman 3 HD – PS3 – usually $9.99 / £4.99 / AU$14.95

While 2D Rayman has been racking up the accolades these past few years, the amelic hero got his first big break in the land of 3D graphics. Rayman 3 HD is a remastering of the PlayStation 2 adventure that pits the eponymous hero against André, an evil black lum, whose aim is to take over the world with his army of  “Hoodlum” soldiers. Silly puns aside, it showed up on PlayStation Plus in JUly.

Deception IV: The Nightmare Princess – PS3 – usually $49.99 / £39.99 / AU$75.95

Deception IV is one of those games you can’t believe wasn’t a free title earlier in its life. The basic goal here is to lure enemies into increasingly grotesque and wacky traps in an attempt to clear missions. We probably wouldn’t waste the hard drive space with this one, but hey man, it’s your console.

Space Overlords – PS VITA – usually $7.99 / £6.49 / AU$11.95

If you’ve always felt that the solar system had too many planets, Space Overlords might be the gateway to galactic destruction you’ve always dreamed of. Allowing you to create and destroy worlds using giant robots, Space Overlords is like a 3D, space-centric version of Rampage. 

Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma – PS VITA – usually $39.99 / £32.99 / AU$59.95

You know those really popular escape rooms that seem to be popping up all over the place? Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma brings all the fun of those into the digital world with a puzzle-solving adventure but blended with the world of SAW. So like, basically just SAW. It’s pretty fan-service heavy like Deception IV so take that into account before you download it.

PlayStation Plus games: June 2018

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XCOM 2 – PS4 – usually £44.99/ $59.99/ AU $69.95

If you’ve managed to miss out on the critical hit that is XCOM 2, June was your chance to get it completely free on PlayStation Plus. With its tactical turn-based strategy gameplay set 20 years after humanity has lost a war against alien invaders, it’s sure to keep you invested for a long time to come.

Trials Fusion – PS4 – usually £24.99/ $19.99/ AU $59.95

Looking for something a little more fast paced? Then try Trials Fusion, the platform racing game. You can play solo, with friends or race against other players from around the world. And when you’re done with the official game courses, you can even explore the custom ones to keep things fresh. 

Zombie Driver HD – PS3 – usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95

Cars, zombies, explosions, combat – it doesn’t get much more wild or bloody than this. You can choose to play through the game’s narrative campaign or simply try to survive in its appropriately named ‘slaughter mode’.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier – PS3 – usually £7.99/ $19.99

At this point we think it’s likely you know what you’re getting with a Tom Clancy game. One of the more futuristic offerings in the Ghost Recon lineup, this military shooter will take you to dangerous locations all around the world. 

Atomic Ninjas – PS Vita – usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95

This colorful action platformer is a perfect fit for the Vita (a device which PlayStation Plus no longer supports). Its multiplayer gameplay will have you take charge of one of eight ninjas and pit you against others either online or locally. 

Squares – PS Vita – usually £6.49/ $4.99/ AU $11.95

Looking for something a little slower-paced than Atomic Ninjas? Thoughtful puzzler Squares is worth looking at. With 91 levels to get through, this could be a good one for the morning commute.

PlayStation Plus games: May 2018

Beyond: Two Souls – PS4 – usually £24.99/ $29.99/ AU $39.95

May was a big month for David Cage and colon fans, with his new game Detroit: Become Human due for release on May 25 and Beyond: Two Souls on PS Plus for the entire month. Beyond: Two Souls is an emotional narrative game driven by player decisions and stars Academy Award nominees Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe. 

Rayman Legends – PS4 – usually £24.99 / $39.99 / AU $39.99

Who doesn’t love a bit of Rayman? Rayman Legends will take you back to the Glade of Dreams to save it from  slew of terrifying creatures. Join forces with Rayman’s friends to save their home. This game can be played solo as well as co-op with three of your friends. 

Risen 3: Titan Lords – PS3 – usually £15.99/ $14.99/ AU $24.95

In the mood for some action RPG of a piratical nature? Say ahoy to Risen 3. Explore seas and lush islands over the world in a grand adventure as you try to unite your body with its missing soul.

Eat Them! – PS3 – usually £3.29/ $9.99/ AU $5.95

Ever wanted to live you own comic book adventure? Here’s your chance. Eat Them! puts you in the smeared lab coat of a mad scientist and lets you create and control your very own giant monsters. Customize your monsters with weapons and powers and rampage through the streets to wreak havoc and get your revenge.

King Oddball – PS Vita – usually £3.99/ $4.99/ AU $7.55

This is an aptly named game which stars a king swinging a boulder back and forth with his tongue. It’s up to you to decide when he releases it. All you have to do is make sure you time it right to destroy as many things as possible. 

Furmins – PS Vita – usually £5.79/ $6.49/ AU $10.45

Yes Furmins are as cute as they sound and this game tasks you with leading them safely through more than 100 levels. One for fans of physics-based puzzles, Furmins is guaranteed hours of focused fun. 

PlayStation Plus games: April 2018

Mad Max – PS4 – usually £49.99/ $19.99/ AU$ 99.95

TrackMania Turbo – PS4 – usually £24.99/ $39.99/ AU $49.95

In Space We Brawl – PS3/PS4 – usually £7.39/ $8.99/ AU $13.45

99Vidas – PS3/PS Vita/PS4 – usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95

Q*Bert Rebooted – PS3/PS4 – usually £9.49/ $9.99/ AU $16.45

Toy Home – PS3 – usually £3.99/$9.99/ AU $7.55

PlayStation Plus games: March 2018

Bloodborne – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £29.99 / AU$47.95

Ratchet & Clank – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £29.99 / AU$52.95

Legend of Kay – PS3 – usually $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$29.95

Mighty No. 9 – PS3 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

Claire: Extended Cut – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $24.99 / £13.99 / AU$25.95

Bombing Busters – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $6.99 / £5.79 / AU$10.45

PlayStation Plus games: February 2018

RiME – PS4 – usually $29.99 / £29.99 / AU$47.95

Knack – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £3.99 / AU$7.55

StarBlood Arena – PSVR – usually $19.99 / £24.99 / AU$39.95

Spelunker HD – PS3 – usually $16.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95

Mugen Souls Z – PS3 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$24.95

Exiles End – PS Vita – usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95

Grand Kingdom – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $39.99 / £11.99 / AU$24.95

PlayStation Plus games: January 2018

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – PS4 – usually $59.99 / £49.99 / AU$99.95 

Batman: The Telltale Series – PS4 – usually $24.99 / £24.99 / AU$39.95

StarBlood Arena – PSVR – usually $19.99 / £24.99 / AU$39.95

Sacred 3 – PS3 – usually $14.99 / £15.99 / AU$17.95

Book of Unwritten Tales 2 – PS3 – usually $19.99 / £19.99 / AU$39.95

Uncanny Valley – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $12.99 / £11.59 / AU$21.95

Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness – PS Vita – usually $29.99 / £34.99 / AU$54.95

PlayStation Plus games: December 2017

Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition – PS4 – usually $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$39.95

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of the Legendary Legends – PS4 – usually $9.99 / £11.99 / AU$17.95

Xblaze Lost: Memories – PS3 – usually $39.99 / £24.99 / AU$44.95

Syberia Collection – PS3 – usually $29.99 / £24.99 / AU$44.95

Forma 8 – PS Vita/PS4 – usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95

Wanted Corp – PS Vita – usually $11.99 / £9.49 / AU$17.95

PlayStation Plus games: November 2017

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood – PSVR – usually $19.99 /  £15.99 / AU$24.95

Worms Battlegrounds – PS4 – usually $24.99 / £19.99 / AU$30.95

Bound – PS4 – usually $19.99 / £15.99 / AU$29.95

R-Type Dimensions – PS3 – usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95 

Rag Doll Kung Fu – PS3 – usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$7.75

Dungeon Punks – PS Vita – usually $14.99 / £11.99 / AU$22.95

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse (Episodes 1 & 2) – PS Vita – usually $24.99 / £15.99 / AU$29.95

PlayStation Plus games: October 2017

Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain – PS4 – (usually £24.99/ $19.99/ AU $39.95)

Amnesia: Collection – PS4 – (usually £23.99/ $29.99/ AU $42.95) 

Monster Jam Battlegrounds – PS3 – (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

Hustle Kings – PS3 and PlayStation Vita – (usually £9.99/ $9.99/ AU $19.45)

Hue – PS4 and PSVita – (usually £11.99/ $14.99/ AU $22.95)

Sky Force Anniversary – PS4 and PSVita – (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95) 

PlayStation Plus games: September 2017

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inFamous: Second Son – PS4 – (usually $19.99 / £34.99 / AU$54.99)

Strike Vector Ex – PS4 – (usually $14.99 / £11.99 / AU$22.95)

Truck Racer – PS3 – (usually $9.99 / £10.99 / AU$16.95)

Handball 2016 – PS3 – (usually $19.99 / £19.99 / AU$29.95)

We Are Doomed – PS Vita – (usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95)

Hatoful Boyfriend – PS Vita – (usually $9.99 / £7.99 / AU$14.95)

PlayStation Plus games: August 2017

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Just Cause 3 – PS4 – (usually £44.99/ $59.99/ AU$99.95) 

Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry – PS4 – (usually £11.99/ $14.99/ AU$22.95) 

Super Motherload – PS3 – (usually £15.99/ $14.99/ AU$20.95) 

Snakeball – PS3 – (usually £3.29/ $9.99/ AU$5.95) 

Downwell – PS Vita – (usually £3.99/ $4.99/ AU$7.55) 

Level 22 – PS Vita – (cross buy) (usually £6.99/ $6.49/ AU$11.95) 

PlayStation Plus games: July 2017

Tokyo Jungle is the best kind of weird.

Until Dawn – PS4 – (usually £29.99/ $19.99/ AU $47.95) 

Game of Thrones – PS4 – (usually £19.99/ $19.99/ AU $33.60) 

Tokyo Jungle – PS3 – (usually £9.99/ $14.99/ AU $19.45) 

Darkstalkers Resurrection – PS3 – (usually £11.99/ $14.99/ AU $17.95) 

Element4l – PS Vita – (usually £6.49/ $9.99/ AU $11.95) 

Don’t Die, Mr. Robot – PS Vita (Cross Buy on PS4) – (usually £2.89/ $3.99/ AU $5.25) 

PlayStation Plus games: June 2017

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Life is Strange – PS4 – (usually £13.99 / $19.99/ AU $25.95)  

Killing Floor 2 – PS4 – (usually £29.99/ $39.99/ AU $54.95) 

Abyss Odyssey – PS3 – (usually £11.99/ $14.99/ AU$22.95)  

WRC 5: World Rally Championship – PS3 – (usually £29.99/ $39.99/ AU $49.95) 

Neon Chrome – PS Vita/ PS4 – (usually £11.99 / $14.99/ AU $22.95) 

Spy Chameleon – PS Vita/ PS4 – (usually £3.99/ $4.99/ AU $7.55) 

PlayStation Plus games: May 2017

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Abzu (US only) – PS4 (usually $19.99)

Alienation (EU and AU only) – PS4 (usually £15.99 / AU$29.95)

Tales from the Borderlands – PS4 (usually $14.99 / £15.99 / AU$26.60)

Blood Knights – PS3 (usually £11.99/ $9.99/ AU$22.95)

Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants – PS3 (usually £15.99/ $19.99/ AU $29.95)

Laser Disco Defenders – PS Vita / PS4 (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU$14.95)

Type:Rider – PS Vita / PS4 (usually £11.99/ $14.99/ AU$22.95)

PlayStation Plus games: April 2017

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Drawn to Death – PS4

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime – PS4 (usually £9.99/ $14.99/ AU$22.95)

10 Second Ninja X – PS4 / PS Vita (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU$14.95 )

Curses ‘n Chaos – PS4 / PS Vita (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

Invizimals: The Lost Kingdom – PS3 (usually £24.99/ $4.99/ AU$24.95)

Alien Rage – PS3 (usually £11.99/ $14.99/ AU$22.95)

PlayStation Plus games: March 2017

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Tearaway Unfolded – PS4 (usually $19.99 / £15.99/ AU$29.95)
Disc Jam – PS4

Under Night: In-Birth – PS3 (usually $39.99 / £15.99/AU$24.95)

Earth Defense Force 2025 – PS3 (usually $49.99 / £9.99 / AU$19.45)

Lumo – PS Vit / PS4 (usually $19.99 / £14.99 / AU$26.95)

Severed – PS Vita (usually $14.99 / £11.99 / AU$22.95)

PlayStation Plus games: February 2017

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LittleBigPlanet 3 – PS4 (usually £15.99/ $19.99/ AU $29.95)

Not a Hero – PS4 (usually £9.99/ $12.99/ AU $19.45)

Starwhal – PS3 / PS4 (usually £9.49/ $11.99/ AU $17.95)

Anna Extended Edition – PS3 (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

Ninja Senki DX – PS Vita / PS4 (usually £4.99/ $4.99/ AU $8.95)

TorqueL – PS Vita / PS4 (usually £8.99/ $9.99/ AU $16.45)

PlayStation Plus games: January 2017 

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Day of The Tentacle Remastered – PS4 / PS Vita (£11.99/$14.99/AU $22.95)

This War of Mine: The Little Ones –PS4 (£24.99/$29.99/AU $39.95)

Blazerush – PS3 (usually £7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

The Swindle – PS3 / PS4 / PS Vita (£11.99/ $14.99 / AU $22.95)

Azkend 2 – PS Vita ( £6.49 / $7.99/ AU $11.95)

Titan Souls – PS Vita / PS4 (£11.99/ $14.99 / AU $22.95)

PlayStation Plus games: December 2016 

Invisible, Inc. – PS4 (£15.99/ $19.99/ AU $29.95)

Stories: Path of Destinies – PS4 (£8.99/ $14.99/ AU $16.45)

Hyper Void – PS3 (£6.19/ $9.99/ AU $11.25)

Tiny Troopers Joint Ops – PS3 / PS4 / Vita (£5.79/ $7.99/ AU $10.45)

Color Guardians – PS Vita / PS4 (£5.79/ $14.99/ AU $10.45)

VVVVVV – PS Vita (£6.49/ $7.99/ AU $11.95)

PlayStation Plus games: November 2016 

Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture – PS4 (£15.99/ $19.99/ AU $29.95)

The Deadly Tower of Monsters – PS4 (£11.99/$14.99 / AU $22.95)

Dirt 3 – PS3 (no longer available)

Costume Quest 2 – PS3 (£11.99/ $14.99/ AU $22.95)

Letter Quest Remastered – PS Vita / PS4 (£9.49/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

Pumped BMX+ – PS Vita / PS4 / PS3 (£7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

PlayStation Plus games: October 2016 

Resident Evil – PS4 (£15.99/ $19.99/ AU $29.95)

Transformers: Devastation – PS4 (£39.99/ $39.99/ AU $49.95)

Mad Riders – PS3 (£7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

From Dust – PS3 (£11.99/ $14.99/ AU $22.95)

Code: Realize Guardian of Rebirth – PS Vita (£28.99/ $39.99/ AU $52.95)

Actual Sunlight – PS Vita (£4.49/ $4.99/ AU $8.25)

PlayStation Plus games: September 2016 

Lords of the Fallen – PS4 (£7.99/ $19.99/ AU $14.99)

Journey – PS4, PS3 (£11.99/ $14.99/ AU $22.95)

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – PS3 (£7.99/ $19.99/ AU $12.95)

Datura – PS3 (£6.49/ $9.99/ AU $11.95)

Badland – PS Vita, PS4, PS3 (£3.99/ $11.99/ AU $7.55)

Amnesia: Memories – PS Vita (£7.99/ $29.99/ AU $14.95)

PlayStation Plus games: August 2016 

Tricky Towers – PS4 (£11.99/ $14.99/ AU $22.95)

Rebel Galaxy –PS4 (£7.99/ $19.99/ AU $14.95)

Yakuza 5 – PS3 (£32.99/ $39.99/ AU $59.95)

Retro/Grade – PS3 (£7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

Patapon 3 – PS Vita (£6.49/ $14.99/ AU $11.95)

Ultratron – PS Vita, PS3, PS4 (£7.99/ $9.99/ AU $14.95)

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Here are all of the new Netflix movies to debut on the world’s best streaming platform.

Looking for all of the new Netflix movies to arrive on the streamer recently? Allow us to be your guide.

Below, we’ve rounded up every new film to debut on Netflix. That includes popular sequels like Murder Mystery 2, which almost set a new record for a Netflix comedy movie with your help. Other recent big hitters include Luther: The Fallen Sun and We Have a Ghost among others.

You’ll also find a section on all of the new Netflix movies set to land on the world’s best streaming service over the coming months, such as Extraction 2 and Rebel Moon. Oh, and if you’re searching for a more comprehensive guide on all things Netflix films, read our best Netflix movies guide. For now, here’s every new film that’s released on Netflix since January 2023.

New Netflix movies: March and April 2023

Kill Boksoon

Release date: March 31

This Korean crime drama movie raked in almost 20 million hours viewed in its first week on Netflix. And, by all accounts, it’s another East Asian winner for the world’s most popular streamer.

The flick focuses on the titular Gil Bok-Soon (Jeon Do-yeon), a contract killer with a 100% success rate in the field. However, the secret agent has had to marry her job with being a mother in recent years, causing numerous splits in her relationship with her boss Cha Min-Kyu. When Bok-Soon refuses to complete a specific assignment, an major confrontation is inevitable, leading the titular character to fight for her survival.

Critics have hailed Kill Boksoon as a highly satisfying thriller in the mould of John Wick. So, if you’re a fan of the gun-fu genre, you should check it out.

Murder Mystery 2

Release date: March 31

A sequel to one of Netflix’s most popular original comedy films ever, Murder Mystery 2 sees A-listers Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler return as married couple Audrey and Nick as they look to thwart another whodunnit from going down. Unsurprisingly, a plethora of comedy capers ensue.

Like its 2019 predecessor, Murder Mystery 2 is a pretty derivative take on the murder mystery formula, and some of its humor leaves a lot to be desired. Even so, it’s been a sure fire hit for Netflix, with 64.4 million hours streamed since it debuted on the platform. Expect a third Murder Mystery movie to be greenlit sometime soon, then.

The Magician’s Elephant

Release date: March 17

This heart-warming, family-friendly tale doesn’t immediately stand out from the pack. After all, its official trailer (see above) depicts it as a fairly average film. But The Magician’s Elephant is a wonderful watch. Sure, it contains familiar themes about family and destiny, and its plot is pretty basic at times. Children, though, will love it and adults are sure to get a kick out of its beautiful animation (it’s that, or they’ll be pleased that it’ll keep the kids quiet for a bit).

Based on the Kate DiCamillo’s novel of the same name, it stars Noah Jupe as Peter, a boy searching for his long lost sister. A chance encounter with a fortune teller puts Peter on a collision course with a magician who, well, owns an elephant, with the latter pair seemingly holding the key to Peter locating his sibling.

Luther: The Fallen Sun

Release date: March 10

Luther: The Fallen Sun transforms the hit BBC crime drama series into a franchise capable of telling thrilling tales in the movie medium. Or, rather, that was the goal from its cast and crew. Unfortunately, Luther‘s metamorphosis into a big-budget theatrical offering leaves a lot to be desired, with its janky plot, rushed pacing (especially early on), and lack of captivating villain (Andy Serkis does his best with what he’s given, though) ensuring The Fallen Sun is nothing more than an average watch.

Still, Luther fans are sure to enjoy what’s on offer. With the disgraced detective (Idris Elba) locked up for the various illegal acts he committed in the TV show, Serkis’ antagonistic David Robey has free reign to carry out his serial killer masterplan. That’s until Luther unceremoniously breaks himself out of jail, however, and reluctantly teams up with Inspector Odette Raine (Cynthia Erivo) to put an end to Robey’s murderous ways.

New Netflix movies: February 2023 and earlier

We Have a Ghost

Release date: February 24

Despite its evident star-powered cast – Marvel actor Anthony Mackie and Stranger Things‘ David Harbour among them – We Have A Ghost doesn’t live up to its spookily lofty heights.

The supernatural comedy, which is based on Geoff Manugh’s short story ‘Ernest’, sees Frank Presley (Mackie) and his family move into their new home, only to find it’s haunted by a spirit called Ernest (Harbour). Rather than being scared, though, the Presleys begin recording Ernest for a new YouTube channel, turning him and them into overnight sensations. It isn’t long, though, before the authorities become involved. Uh-oh.

We Have a Ghost should have been a knock-out for Netflix, but it doesn’t wrangle its talented cast and its plot into a meaningful film. Sure, there are some humorous moments and plenty of sentiment within but, like many new Netflix movies before it, We Have a Ghost struggles to make a compelling argument to make it worth recommending.

The Strays

Release date: February 17

Essentially, The Strays is Netflix’s take on Jordan Peele’s winning formula for crafting unsettling horror-infused thrillers. Surprisingly, it does a pretty good job of emulating Peele’s directorial catalog of work, too, albeit it’s a suspense-filled film with a somewhat frustrating ending.

This Nathaniel Martello-White flick tells the story of Neve (Ashley Madekwe), a biracial upper-class woman who leads an idyllic life with her loving family and holds down a well-paying job as a deputy head teacher at a prestigious private school. However, Neve’s life is upended when elements from her troubled pass resurface and threaten to undermine everything she’s built for herself. 

If you’re a fan of Get Out, Nope, and Us, The Strays is worth streaming. More casual viewers might not be as enthralled as Peele’s established fanbase or psychological thriller devotees, though.

True Spirit

Release date: February 3

Feel like an uplifting (but sugary sweet) family adventure? True Spirit will fit the bill. The fact it’s based on a true story helps the film out immensely, and it’s an impressive story that critics have dubbed “an empowering tribute to a magnificent achievement.”

At just 16-years old, Jessica Watson began a quest to become the youngest person to complete a non-stop solo sail around the globe. And though this isn’t going to be one of our favourites, it’ll be great for family movie night. Teagan Croft, Anna Paquin, and Cliff Curtis all star.

You People

Release date: January 27

You People is centered around a new couple and their families, who find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations, and generational differences. Jonah Hill (also a producer), Eddie Murphy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus all star. 

Critics have called You People “brilliantly hilarious, pertinent and wickedly smart”, but there has also been criticism of its portrayal of racial tensions. Ultimately, it’s a movie that doesn’t fully commit to its positioning as a rom-com, nor its introspective take on interracial dating.

The Pale Blue Eye

Release date: January 6

Christian Bale dons an older (and slightly less high-tech) detective get-up in new Netflix movie The Pale Blue Eye. 

Based on the novel of the same name by Louis Bayard, this 1830s-set crime thriller stars Bale as Augustus Landor, a veteran clue-hunter who enlists the help of a young Edgar Allen Poe (Harry Melling) to solve a series of murders at the United States Military Academy. Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, Toby Jones, and Charlotte Gainsbourg also feature.

With such a well-known cast, you’d imagine great things. However, it had a somewhat lukewarm response upon release, with some critics bashing it for being too methodically paced. That said, others enjoyed the carefully constructed plot, and many of the cast’s performances, so we’ll leave it to you to decide how you feel.

New Netflix movies: what’s coming in 2023?

Want to know what other new Netflix movies are coming in 2023? Below, we’ve picked out some of the most eagerly anticipated films set to be released in the coming months.

Chupa

Release date: April 7

Billed as a fantasy adventure film, Chupa will tell the tale of US-Mexican teenager Alex (Evan Whitten), who discovers a young chupacabra living in his grandfather’s shed. Unsurprisingly, it isn’t long before the authorities get wind of a magical creature living out in the sticks, forcing Alex, his family, and his friends to protect the creature dubbed ‘Chupa’ at all costs.

Chupa looks like it’ll be another by-the-books family-friendly flick, but there’s sure to be enough charm and heart-warming story beats to make it worth streaming.

The Mother

Release date: May 12

Cue generic Netflix thriller plot: in The Mother, a deadly female assassin (Jennifer Lopez) comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men. A bit of a change of pace for Lopez after glitzy 2022 romcom Marry Me, then. This one was scheduled to release last year, but has since been delayed until May 2023.

Extraction 2

Release date: June 16

As its name suggests, Extraction 2 is a direct sequel to Sam Hargrave’s 2020 Netflix original movie, and will see Chris Hemsworth’s seemingly indestructible hero – Tyler Rake – returning for another high-stakes and invariably globe-trotting special ops mission. 

The streamer finally showed off its first trailer, which reveals Rake will be tasked with rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison they’re being held in. Expect Rake to be double-crossed at some point again, then.

They Cloned Tyrone

Release date: July 21

Not too much is known about They Cloned Tyrone, but its synopsis reads as follows: “A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio (Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, and Teyonah Parris) onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.” By the sounds of things, then, this new Netflix movie – from first time director Juel Taylor – has more than a few tricks up its sleeve. Its cast looks pretty great, too.

Heart of Stone

Heart of Stone could be Gal Gadot’s next headline-making film franchise. (Image credit: Netflix)

Release date: August 11

With her time as Wonder Woman seemingly coming to an end in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), Gal Gadot needs a new headline-making film franchise to lead.

Luckily for Gadot, Heart of Stone could be that movie series. Positioned as Mission: Impossible-style franchise, this action thriller stars Gadot as Rachel Stone, a CIA agent who “is the only woman standing between her powerful, global peace-keeping organization and the loss of its most valuable – and dangerous – asset”.

Unsurprisingly, little else is known about this one, but we know it’ll co-star Jamie Dornan (50 Shades of Grey), Matthias Schweighofer (Army of the Dead), Alia Bhatt (RRR), and Sophie Okonedo (The Wheel of Time). Peaky Blinders and Misfits director Tom Harper helms this entry in our new Netflix movies guide.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is the long overdue follow-up to Aardman’s 2000 stop-motion classic. (Image credit: Netflix / Aardman Animation)

Release date: November 10 

Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream – a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world in Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland, the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. This long-awaited sequel is being helmed by Flushed Away director Sam Fell.

Rebel Moon

Rebel Moon is Zack Snyder’s next tentpole movie. (Image credit: Netflix)

Release date: December 22

Army of the Dead director Zack Snyder is returning to Netflix this year with Rebel Moon, an epic space opera reportedly inspired by both Star Wars and Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai. The film’s official synopsis reads as follows: “A peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical regent named Balisarius. The desperate civilians dispatch Kora, a young woman who has a mysterious past to seek out warriors from nearby planets to help them challenge the regent.”

Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, and Anthony Hopkins are all confirmed to star, which we expect will enjoy a limited theatrical release before it lands on Netflix.

Maestro

Bradley Cooper looks unrecognizable as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro. (Image credit: Netflix)

Release date: TBA (2023 confirmed)

Produced by Todd Phillips, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and leading man Bradley Cooper (who also directs the film), Maestro centers on the life and legacy of West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein. Judging by the prosthetics used to transform Cooper into the much older Bernstein, we expect this entry in our new Netflix movies list to be a shoo-in for next year’s Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar (release date depending). 

The Mothership

The Mothership is Halle Berry’s next major movie role. (Image credit: Netflix)

Release date: TBA (2023 confirmed)

The Mothership is a sci-fi adventure that follows Sara Morse (Halle Berry) one year after her husband (Omari Hardwick) mysteriously vanishes from their rural farm. When she discovers a strange, extraterrestrial object underneath their home, Sara and her kids embark on a race to find their husband, father, and – most importantly – the truth. Sounds ominous. 

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Your 2024 Presidents’ Day TV sales guide with everything you need to know, such as the date and today’s best early deals.

Presidents’ Day is nearly a month away (February 19), which means Presidents’ Day TV sales will soon be here with huge savings on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from all your favorite retailers. I’ve created this guide to bring you all the best Presidents’ Day TV sales as soon as they go live, plus today’s stand-out deals.

TVs are always massively popular during Presidents’ Day sales, hitting record-low prices on sets from top brands such as Samsung, Sony, and LG. While official sales should start next month, there are plenty of offers to shop right now, thanks to Super Bowl TV deals from retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. Some highlights include TechRadar’s best-rated TV, Samsung’s 65-inch S90C OLED on sale for $1,579, TCL’s 65-inch 4K smart TV on sale for just $399.99, the Roku 55-inch Plus Series QLED TV marked down to $399.99.

Below, I’ve listed today’s best TV sales around the web, followed by more of today’s best early Presidents’ Day deals. I’ll be updating this guide with more offers leading up to Presidents’ Day, so make sure to bookmark this page for all the latest bargains.

Today’s best TV sales

Amazon: smart TVs from $99.99 Best Buy: 65-inch 4K TVs from $369.99OLED TVs: from $599.99 at Best BuySamsung: $2,000 off 4K, OLED & QLED TVsTarget: 20% off Samsung, LG TVs & soundbarsWalmart: big-screen 4K TVs from $398 

The best early Presidents’ Day TV deals

When is Presidents’ Day 2024?

Presidents’ Day always falls on the third Monday in February, so this year, the date is February 19, 2024. The holiday was initially held on George Washington’s birthday (February 22) but was moved in 1971 to accommodate the long holiday weekend.

When do Presidents’ Day TV sales start?

Presidents’ Day TV sales usually begin after the Super Bowl (Sunday, February 11), which means we should start to see official deals kicking off on Monday, February 12. Some retailers like Best Buy and Amazon don’t launch official sales until the holiday weekend, with offers going live on Friday, February 16. 

Is Presidents’ Day a good time to buy a TV?

Presidents’ Day is a great time to buy a TV if you don’t mind buying an older display. Retailers typically offer record-low prices on last year’s best-selling TVs to make room for new stock. That means you can score huge savings on 2023 TVs, like LG’s stunning C3 OLED  and TechRadar’s best-rated TV, Samsung’s S90C OLED TV.

If you’re looking for a budget display, Walmart and Amazon typically offer huge discounts from brands like Vizio, TCL, and Amazon’s own brand of Fire TVs.

See more of the best TV deals and OLED TV deals, and see our Presidents’ Day laptop sales guide for more early bargains.

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Your guide to the 2024 Home Depot Presidents’ Day sale with today’s best early deals on appliances, furniture, tools, and more.

The highly anticipated Home Depot Presidents’ Day sale is just around the corner, which means massive discounts are coming your way on major appliances, furniture, tools, storage, outdoor items, and more. To help you find all the top offers in one place, I’ve created this guide to bring you all the best deals from Home Depot’s Presidents’ Day sale.

Presidents’ Day sales typically focus on home items, which is Home Depot’s bread and butter, and why its annual holiday sale is so popular. Based on years past, we can expect impressive discounts on major appliances like refrigerators, washers and dryers, and dishwashers from brands like LG, Whirlpool, and GE. You can also find deals on tools, small appliances, patio furniture, and storage solutions.

Presidents’ Day falls on February 19 this year, and we should see Home Depot launch its official sale at the end of this month. If you’re looking to shop for bargains right now, I’ve listed today’s best deals at Home Depot below, and you can visit our main Presidents’ Day sales guide, which includes early offers from around the web.

The best Home Depot sales ahead of Presidents’ Day

Major Appliances: up to $800 Samsung, LG & WhirlpoolBath: up to 40% off bath vanities, faucets, toilets & moreTools: up to 45% off select tools, plus free shippingKitchen devices: 25% off coffee makers, air fryers & blendersSmart Home devices: discounts from Google, Ring, and TileVacuums: 30% off robot and upright vacuumsFurniture: $1,000 off recliners, mattresses, decor & more Outdoor living: save on patio furniture, grills & lawnmowersPatio furniture: sectionals, chairs, and tables from $399Storage: 30% off storage solutions for garage, closet & more

Last year’s best Presidents’ Day deals

I’ve listed last year’s best Home Depot Presidents’ Day deals to give you a good idea of what will be on sale at the 2024 event. Home Depot’s Presidents’ Day sale included discounts on major appliances, small appliances like kitchen gadgets and vacuums, furniture, patio furniture, tools, and storage.

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Amazon Prime Video has a free trial just waiting for you to check it out. Who’s eligible, how to sign up, and more for you right here!

Amazon Prime Video is one of the most popular streaming services today. It arrived way back in 2006 and since then has gathered over 175 million subscribers, delivering excellent shows and movies. With a library of 24,000 movies and 2,100 TV shows, there is plenty to watch, and their fantastic 30-day free trial gives you time to find the content you’re hankering for. 

Amazon Prime Video free trial: sign up to get it now!

Yep, despite the platform’s ubiquity, an Amazon Prime Video free trial of 30 days is still up for grabs. That’s a huge draw for entertainment junkies: an entire month to catch award-winning Amazon Originals, buzz-worthy series The Boys and The Wheel of Time, live sports, and Golden-Globe nominated titles like Regina King’s One Night in Miami.

Signing up is easy, there’s tons to watch, and a paid membership doesn’t have to break the bank once the Amazon Prime free trial is over. Read on and we’ll explain all below.

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How to get an Amazon Prime Video free trial

If you’re new to Amazon Prime, or it’s been over twelve months since you were a Prime member, then the 30-day Amazon Prime Video free trial is available for you. It’s even better for students, who are entitled to an incredible 6-months.

Signing up is easy, just follow the bullet points below:

Go to Amazon PrimeSelect ‘Try Prime’Sign-in to your Amazon accountFollow the on-screen instructions if prompted

Your Amazon account will need a current, valid credit card linked to it. But, as long as you cancel your membership before the free trial period expires, you won’t be charged.

In the US, Amazon Channels often provide a 7-day trial too, letting you explore a la carte options like Cinemax. But you need to be a fully-fledged, Amazon Prime subscription member to get those.

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What is the cheapest way to get Amazon Prime Video after the free trial?

A typical Amazon Prime Video cost – which bundles together Prime Video, unlimited music, Prime Reading, free delivery, and more – is $12.99 a month in the US and £7.99 / AU$6.99 / €7.99 around the world.

Pay $119 for the annual membership and save a decent chunk of change, all the while getting lightning-fast delivery and multi-media entertainment all year round.

What can I watch with my Amazon Prime Video free trial?

There’s plenty to feast your eyes on: over 25,000 movies and TV series. It has classic Hollywood fare like It’s A Wonderful Life, brooding modern thrillers – You Were Never Really Here and Zodiac, for example – and plenty of comedies and feel-good indie flicks.

Prime is packed with great Amazon Originals too: Transparent, Hunters, Fleabag, and The Boys to name only a few. Then there’s a slew of hugely anticipated releases like the Gen V, as well as Mr. and Mrs.Smith.

Meanwhile, sports fans can enjoy live matches and docuseries like All or Nothing. And, if some of your favorite programming is missing, chances are you’ll find it via Amazon Channels. There are more than 100 you can subscribe to, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Shudder, which often provide their own 7-day free trial.

Much like Netflix, the content available does vary from country to country. So the best way to see exactly what’s on offer where you are is to head to Amazon and grab that 30-day free trial.

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