PlayStation is offering a complimentary online multiplayer weekend for gamers. The Sony-owned company took to Twitter to announce that players will have access to multiplayer modes in PS4 and PS5 games without needing a PS Plus subscription. This special event will run for two full days, from December 10 to December 11, allowing users to test out multiplayer features with friends or compete against other players online. To take advantage of this opportunity, all you need is a stable internet connection and a PSN (PlayStation Network) account to sign in to the services.
A PlayStation Plus membership starts at Rs. 499 per month for the basic Essential tier, which not only offers online multiplayer access but also includes three free games every month. Unlike PC gaming, console players have to pay an additional fee to play games with others online. The online multiplayer feature is part of all three PS Plus tiers — Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/Premium — and comes with additional benefits to enhance the gaming experience. These benefits include a monthly games catalog, cloud storage, exclusive discounts, and more. Recently, Elden Ring released its highly anticipated free Colosseum update focused on player vs. player (PvP) battles, where players can engage in duels with other Tarnished in gladiator-like arenas. This PlayStation Plus free weekend perfectly complements the new update, allowing players to explore different builds, hairstyles, and team up with friends for exciting battles.
Team up with your friends or go head-to-head with other players in your favorite PS4 and PS5 games, without a PlayStation Plus membership this weekend. Our Online Multiplayer Weekend is live from Dec 10-11 pic.twitter.com/NEmsCVOWeH
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 7, 2022
In its December game lineup, PlayStation introduced new titles available to members across all PS Plus tiers. From now until January 2, subscribers can add the narrative-driven sci-fi RPG Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the post-apocalyptic shooter Biomutant, and the new fighting game Divine Knockout to their library. Additionally, the publisher will release another set of titles exclusively for the higher tier plans — Essential and Deluxe/Premium — later this month, including classic games.
Sony’s financial report from last month revealed a decline in PS Plus subscribers, with nearly 2 million fewer subscribers since the service relaunched in June. The number dropped from 47.3 million to 45.4 million within the last quarter. Furthermore, Microsoft secured a 10-year contract ensuring future Call of Duty titles release simultaneously on both platforms. However, a recent Bloomberg report suggests that PlayStation has expressed objections and a lack of interest in the deal.
“There’s been one game industry participant that’s really been raising all the objections, and that’s Sony, and they’ve been fairly public about the things that don’t meet their expectations,” said Xbox head Phil Spencer in an interview with Bloomberg. “From where we sit, it’s clear they’re spending more time with regulators than with us to try and get this deal done.”
PlayStation Plus’ free online multiplayer weekend will take place on December 10–11.
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