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CNET
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
You Can Play Diablo 4 for Free in July With PlayStation Plus
Diablo 4 is Blizzard's latest entry in the dark-fantasy RPG series. And on July 1, all PlayStation Plus subscribers can fight cultists and demons, loot and collect powerful weapons and explore an expansive mythical world in this popular game. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large, constantly expanding library of games. Subscribers can choose from the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers, which each have their own unique perks and benefits. The plans start at $10 a month, and each tier gives subscribers access to monthly games and rewards. Here are the games all PS Plus subscribers can play starting on July 1. You can also check out the games Sony added to the PS Plus Game Catalog in June, including FBC: Firebreak. Diablo 4 PlayStation has quite a treasure in its Horadric PS Plus. The latest installment in the successful action RPG series brings endless nightmares and horrific dungeons to PS Plus subscribers. After being drugged by followers of Lilith, the daughter of the Prime Evil Mephisto, you join a group of others to stop her from taking over Sanctuary. But will your choices bring peace to the realm or stir more chaos? The King of Fighters XV For more than 30 years, the King of Fighters series has been a popular fighting game franchise filled with memorable characters and unique 3-on-3 team matches. And the latest installment of the series expands on this gameplay with a new Shatter Strike mechanic that causes opponents to crumple or get blown away. So step into the ring and see if you have what it takes to win it all. Jusant This action-puzzle game offers a unique blend of meditative yet challenging gameplay. You're on a journey to climb up a tower using different tools and skills along the way. You'll climb at your own pace, explore different biomes and paths in the ever-changing tower, and learn what happened to an ancient civilization. For more on PlayStation Plus, see everything to know about the service and a rundown of other games PS Plus subscribers can play now. You can also check out the latest and upcoming games on Xbox Game Pass and Apple Arcade.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diablo 4 Is Free For PS Plus Subscribers In July As Sony Hints At Upcoming Price Hike
The demon-slaying, action-RPG Diablo 4 is coming to PS Plus Essential in July after celebrating its two-year anniversary. It arrives just in time for PlayStation 5 and PS4 players to delve into next month's free Sins of the Horadrim season 9 update, and as Sony hints at a possible future price hike for the subscription service. Free is a nice price for PS Plus subscribers to experience Diablo 4's grimly fun main campaign, with a streamlined seasonal level grind and the paid Vessel of Hatred expansion for anyone interested in sticking around after the main story wraps. Season 9 adds a new questline, micro-dungeons called Horadric Strongrooms, Escalating Nightmares that chain together three dungeons for a shot at fighting the Exalted version of Mephisto acolyte Astarothnew, a new spellcrafting system, and mouse and keyboard support on console. Also arriving to PS Plus on July 1 is The King of Fighters XV (PS5 and PS4) and French climbing puzzle adventure Jusant (just PS5). The latter was one of 2023's late but great indie releases that mixes the cinematic moodiness of something like Ico with a movement system influenced by GIRP. To mark 15 years since PS Plus launched, Sony is also wrapping up June with some special deals for subscribers, as well as new perks like an extended free trial of Monster Hunter Wilds for Premium members. I love how Sony talks about PS Plus with great fanfare but won't post subscriber this data, I was able to use cross-reference PS Plus sub counts with MAUs to get a rough idea of the proportion of PlayStation monthly users who actually subscribe to Plus. — Derek Strickland (@DeekeTweak) June 25, 2025 PS Plus has had some decent months this year, which might be why a price hike feels like it's coming just over the horizon. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino recently remarked that players kept signing up for more expensive tiers even after the last round of increases. 'The PlayStation Plus service offers great value for our players, and we will continue to add more value and adjust our pricing strategy in a dynamic way to maximize profitability,' he told investors earlier this month. Ever wonder what the most popular games on the service are? Sony recently disclosed the top 10 in no particular order to Game File. They are mostly single-player games, including four first-party Sony blockbusters: God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and The Last of Us Part I. Others include Hogwarts Legacy and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, alongside no-brainers like Grand Theft Auto V. Less obvious top-performers are Dead by Daylight, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and UFC 5. PlayStation's global services VP Nick Maguire told Game File the company remains committed to bringing its big first-party games to PS Plus no earlier than 18 to 24 months after they comes out. Instead, it's been wooing subscribers to upgrade to the priciest tier with PS1 and PS2 classics, while streaming for PS3 games has been rarer. 'Through streaming, we'll still continue to look at those ones,' he said. 'We haven't ruled them out. The opportunities are there. But there are a lot of PS3 games already streaming.' . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
PS Plus Essential July 2025 games revealed – Diablo 4 comes to the service
The PS Plus free games for July 2025 have been announced, with the likes of Diablo 4 and Jusant arriving on PS5 and PS4 in the next few weeks for Essential subscribers. PS Plus has prematurely unveiled its new Essential games, announcing the addition of titles such as Diablo 4 and Jusant. PS Plus has had a somewhat inconsistent year, despite recently surprising fans with a major drop during Days of Play and revealing that Remedy Entertainment's FBC: Firebreak would be part of its Extra and Premium June 2025 drop. However, there have been enough disappointments to make players slightly wary. It can be frustrating for players to pay for online services, so the free games certainly help to sweeten the deal, particularly for Essential subscribers. This month, however, those subscribers are in for a pleasant surprise. Our PS Plus Essential July 2025 predictions suggested we might see some exciting new indie titles, and we weren't far off. But it was unexpected that Sony would deliver a AAA title with dark themes this month. The latest games have been announced, and they're a real treat for players. Here's what you need to know about the PS Plus Essential July 2025 games. PS Plus Essential July 2025 games The PS Plus Essential July 2025 games have been unveiled a tad early today, marking the 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus. Sony has announced in a blog post that the new titles will be available to players from Tuesday, 1st July. Those games are: Diablo 4 This means that the previous line-up of games is set to vanish. So, make sure you download Destiny 2: The Final Shape, NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark 2024 and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk before they leave the service permanently and become paid titles. It's an impressive array of games, particularly with Diablo 4 nearing its Season 8 end date, and Jusant offering a fantastic climbing experience that fully immerses players in its world. It's a lot of fun and will keep players thoroughly engaged. Dive in, and we'll see you at the summit.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Diablo 4 Season 8 end date – when the game steps into a new content drop
The Diablo 4 Season 8 end date is fast approaching, meaning fans don't have long left to complete the content on offer before the ninth season begins in earnest Diablo 4 is set to receive more content in an upcoming update that remains shrouded in mystery, but regardless, many fans will be relieved to bid farewell to Season 8. In a broad sense, Diablo 4 Season 8 has been about endings, making its conclusion all the more fitting. Belial's Return introduced a revamped endgame, which was initially welcomed with open arms before launch – however, the season hasn't exactly been a hit with fans. Changes to the game's passes have left players feeling exploited for money, and complaints about dull missions and lacklustre efforts from developers have eroded Blizzard's goodwill among the most devoted Diablo fans. It's a challenging time, especially as other games are making their mark – players seeking co-op titles are trying out FBC: Firebreak's unique gameplay, and with the Nintendo Switch 2 launch library offering so much, it's surprising that many players haven't already abandoned ship. Things are looking a bit grim at the moment, but as Diablo continues to commit to its seasonal releases, there's still a lot of optimism that the game can rally for the upcoming ninth season. After all, the game made quite a splash at launch and demonstrated that Diablo can still hold its own in today's gaming world, despite a few early seasons struggling to validate the model's sustainability before getting back on track. New seasons are a gamble for Diablo fans, and it's clear that not everyone is convinced at this point. Perhaps the game should have taken a leaf out of Bethesda 's book and introduced a new fishing update like Fallout 76. However, more is coming as the end date for Diablo 4 Season 8 nears and a slew of secret, enigmatic changes are set to premiere in the game, hopefully giving it a fresh lease of life. But when exactly will we bid farewell to the current season? Here's what you need to know about the Diablo 4 Season 8 end date. READ MORE: PS Plus Essential July 2025 games reveal time, and when you can download the PS5 and PS4 titles Diablo 4 Season 8 end date The end date for Diablo 4 Season 8 is scheduled for Monday, June 30. This has been confirmed by an in-game day timer, which is counting down to this date. No specific time has been announced yet, but we're expected to find out by the end of the week. While there's still a lot to discover about the forthcoming ninth season, it's clear that the end date for Diablo 4 Season 8 is rapidly nearing. If you're a fan of the content it provided, then dive in while you have the chance – otherwise, prepare for fresh content.
Tom's Guide
06-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Your PS5 games are about to look a whole lot smoother thanks to this new update — here's what it does
Sony just dropped a system update for the PS5 and PS5 Pro, finally putting the problematic VRR stuttering to rest. The PS5 system update, version 25.04-11.40.00, doesn't actually specify this particular fix in its release notes. Instead, Digital Foundry highlighted the change in a post on X, referencing an email correspondence with Sony PR. In the unlikely event you you don't get a system update message upon startup, first make sure you're connected to the internet. Head to Settings -> System, then System Software. Click "Update System Software," and you should be good to go. Sony PR contacted me yesterday to confirm that - as already detected by some - the latest PlayStation firmware resolves the VRR hiccup issue. Both the PS5 and PS5 Pro have long suffered from stuttering issues when using VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) for several months now. In an ironic twist, VRR is intended to diminish stuttering using some key enhancements. These include real-time syncing of the console and TV's refresh rate and an unlocked framerate to give games that buttery-smooth look. The PS5 initially used the technology without any constraints, but a more recent system update that went out in the past few months most likely caused VRR syncing issues when playing specific games in this mode. The problems persisted after playing for around 30 to 40 minutes across a variety of games. Luckily, the issue has been quelled across both Sony consoles, and you can rest assured that playing titles like The Last of Us Part 2, Diablo 4, and more will run smoothly in VRR mode now. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
