4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Sony has expanded the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs with four new titles alongside recent software updates for Helldivers 2.
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The brief
Four new games have become available for download for subscribers of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. In addition to these catalog additions, recent technical maintenance has occurred for other major titles on the platform. Specifically, Helldivers 2 received update 1.007.001 on August 17, which implemented various fixes for both stratagems and weapons within the game. Coverage of these developments is led by Push Square, which focuses on the availability of the four new titles for the Extra and Premium membership levels.
Meanwhile, MP1st provides details on the Helldivers 2 update, specifying the exact version number and the date the fixes were applied. ComicBook.com reports on a separate addition to the PlayStation 5 ecosystem, noting that a Capcom game that was previously an exclusive for the PlayStation 2 has been released on the PS5 and is available for free to certain users. These updates highlight the ongoing effort to integrate legacy content and maintain current live-service titles. The release of a former PS2 exclusive from Capcom onto the PS5 demonstrates a trend of bringing older titles to modern hardware, while the PS Plus additions serve as the primary value driver for those paying for the higher-tier subscription services.
The timing of these releases suggests a coordinated push of content and stability fixes for the PlayStation user base during the third week of August. Observers should monitor the specific titles added to the PS Plus catalogs, as the current coverage from Push Square mentions the number of games but does not list every title by name. Additionally, the specific criteria for which users receive the Capcom PS2 exclusive for free remains a point of interest based on the report from ComicBook.com. Future reports will likely clarify if more legacy titles from Capcom are planned for the PS5 or if further updates for Helldivers 2 will follow the August 17 patch.
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Quick answers
How many games were added to PS Plus Extra and Premium?
Four new games are available for download now according to Push Square.
What did the Helldivers 2 update address?
Update 1.007.001, applied on August 17, focused on fixes for weapons and stratagems.
What Capcom title was mentioned?
Coverage from ComicBook.com notes that a Capcom game that was previously a PS2 exclusive has been released on PS5 and is free for some users.
Coverage (5)
- Helldivers 2 Devoid of Liberty Redesigns Mission Structure for Void Dimension Tech Times · 89d ago
- Helldivers 2: A deep dive into the Illuminate Void PlayStation.Blog · 89d ago
- Helldivers 2 Update 1.007.001 Applies Weapon & Stratagem Fixes on Aug. 17 MP1st · 89d ago
- Capcom PS2 Exclusive Game Releases on PS5 and Is Free for Some ComicBook.com · 89d ago
- 4 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now Push Square · 89d ago
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