Tag: Free
The best free-to-play games on PlayStation 5
What are the best free games on PS5? With this evolving list, the Push Square community will be the ones calling the shots, ranking and rating your favourite free-to-play games on PS5. The free-to-play model has really come into its own during the last few years, and it continues to grow, offering more...
News Try Cyberpunk 2077 for Free with PS5, PS4 Trial
Play for five hours without charge
If you've gotten caught up in all the excitement of Cyberpunk 2077 launching on PlayStation 5 today but you do not own the game just yet, look no further than the new PS5, PS4 trial available on the PS Store. You'll need to button through to the game's store page on either console, selectable below the option to...
News PUBG: Battlegrounds Is Now Available for Free on PS4
Free-to-play transition complete
Here's one announcement you probably don't remember from last month's Game Awards show — PUBG: Battlegrounds is now free-to-play. Yes, the originator of the now ubiquitous battle royale subgenre has changed from a premium model to an F2P experience, meaning it now won't cost you anything to hop in. The game has...
News Play Assassin's Creed Odyssey for Free This Weekend
Pre-load available now
Has all this DLC chatter surrounding Assassin's Creed Odyssey got you interested in playing the game? If the answer is yes, you're in luck: Ubisoft is offering a free play weekend that starts tomorrow and runs until 20th December 2021. You will have access to the entire game for the course of the free trial, and your progress...
News PS Plus Not Required in Free Online Multiplayer Weekend for PS5, PS4 Games
Get connected
Since the arrival of the PlayStation 4, access to online multiplayer has been part of a PS Plus subscription, and that's very unlikely to change. Still, every now and again, Sony throws us all a bone, lifting the requirement for a brief period to let all users enjoy some online gaming. This coming weekend is one of those times: Yes,...
News Medieval Multiplayer Game Chivalry 2 Is Free to Play This Weekend on PS5, PS4
Warm up those battle cries
It's time to take up arms and storm the castle gates — Chivalry 2 is free to play for a limited time on PlayStation 5 and PS4. A free trial for the medieval melee multiplayer title is available right now, allowing you to try it out without whipping out your wallet. The first-person game of swords and shields pits...
News Neat Indie Game Tails of Iron Gets Free Bloody Whiskers DLC, Out Now
Lots of post-game content
We've only heard good things about 2D indie game Tails of Iron, so news it has today been treated to a free expansion only makes us want to check it out even more. This is a new slice of content that adds lots of things designed for when you've actually finished it. The Bloody Whiskers expansion includes "a new post-game...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Multiplayer Is Free for the Next Four Days
Very early free trial available
Sledgehammer Games will be offering an uncharacteristically early free trial of Call of Duty: Vanguard multiplayer for the next four days, coinciding with the release of classic map Shipment. Available to download from tomorrow and then playable until 22nd November 2021, you'll be granted access to the full online...
News PlayStation's Seize the Throne Community Event Handing Out Free Avatars Now
First stage cleared
A little while ago, Sony announced a brand new PlayStation event called Seize the Throne, which has been running since the start of November. Designed to encourage the community to play a variety of PS5 and PS4 games and use their Share functionality, the event tasks participants with reaching certain point thresholds, with...
News Play Ghost Recon: Breakpoint for Free This Weekend
Progress will carry over
Oft-forgotten third-person shooter Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is hosting a free weekend of play starting today until the morning of 8th November 2021. You'll be able to access the whole game for its duration, including the new Operation Motherland update, and your progress will carry over should you choose to buy the full
News Resident Evil Village Receiving Free DLC, Says Capcom
Marketing spiel reveals
Resident Evil Village will be treated to some DLC at some point in the future, but that's quite literally all we know about it. Capcom made the announcement during its best forgotten E3 2021 digital showcase with a single image, suggesting the expansion is still in the early stages of development. However, a new rep
The best free to play games on PlayStation 4
What are the best free games on PS4? There are hundreds of excellent games on Sony's console, but almost all of them come at a cost. If you're feeling the pinch, there are a number of great free-to-play titles on PlayStation 4 that you can play without spending a penny. These free games can be just as...
News Biomutant on PS4 Part of Sony's Free Game Trial Service This Month
Take it fur a spin
Recently, Sony very quietly introduced Game Trials. This new scheme essentially lets you play a full game for a limited period of time, after which you'll have to buy the software to continue. It's a great concept, but right now the number of titles supported is very small. However, one that might've gone under the radar is...
News Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle DLC Is Free for Owners of the Main Game, Starting Today
Limited time offer
Mortal Shell's new DLC, The Virtuous Cycle, was announced a few weeks ago, and it looks like a meaty update to the solid Souls-like RPG. The expansion releases today for the PlayStation 5 and PS4 versions of the game. Normally it would cost £6.99/$7.99, but a special launch deal means those who already own the game can get the...
News LittleBigPlanet Fans Are Going Bananas Over a Returning Costume in Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Sacknana is back
Does Sackboy have one of the largest wardrobes in PlayStation history? It has to be up there at the very least, doesn't it? Think of all the outfits the little mascot has had throughout all his games, many of which came as DLC packs. He must have hundreds of costumes by now, and developer Sumo Digital is continuing the trend in the...
News Far Cry 5 Is Free This Weekend, Full Game Heavily Discounted
From Thursday to Monday
If you're looking forward to playing Far Cry 6 this October but you haven't gotten around to checking out its predecessor, Ubisoft is offering you the chance to play it completely free of charge. Far Cry 5 — that's the full game — will be hosting a free weekend of play over the next four days. It all kicks off tomorrow at...
News New PS5 Offer Gives Six Months of Apple TV+ for Free
Available to new and existing subscribers
If you've got a PlayStation 5 console and you want to see what all this Ted Lasso palaver is about, you're in luck. Starting today through until 22nd July 2022, you can get six months of Apple TV+ for free via the PS5 Media app. This offer is only open to PS5 owners, as you need to activate it through the...
News PES Renamed eFootball, Confirmed to Be Free-to-Play
New engine, modes, and approach
Following earlier rumours, Konami has now confirmed its next football sim will be completely free-to-play. Traditionally titled Pro Evolution Soccer, the franchise has now been renamed to simply eFootball. The game will only be available digitally and will launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4 this autumn. Cross-play across...
News PSVR Shooter Fracked Now Has a Free Playable Demo on PS Store
Ski trip
PlayStation VR is slowly and steadily receiving new games, and one of the more promising titles coming soon is Fracked. Exclusive to Sony's headset, the game takes place in the Alaskan mountains, where a fracking facility is centre stage in an invasion from interdimensional creatures. It's always looked good in gameplay videos (the above...
News Actual Left 4 Dead Characters Added to Zombie Army 4 for Free
Content pack available now
The Left 4 Dead series never made its way to PlayStation platforms (Back 4 Blood is essentially rectifying that), but if you've ever wanted to play as any one of the four classic characters from the first game, you now have the chance. The great PS Plus freebie from April 2021's line-up
News Last Days of Play Challenge Finished, Unlocking Free PS4 Dynamic Theme
Done for another year
Sony's annual Days of Play promotion for 2021 comes to an end across the next 24 hours, with the PlayStation Store sale wrapping things up and community challenges now at an end. It's a good job then that participants managed to complete the final set of tasks just in time, unlocking a free PS4 dynamic theme. Sorry PS5 owners,...
News Second Days of Play Community Challenge Completed, Unlocking Five Free PSN Avatars
Onto the final task
Those taking part in the Days of Play community challenges have now completed the second task, unlocking five PSN avatars for use on PlayStation consoles. Even PS5 owners benefit from the reward this time around! If you signed up in time, avatars themed around Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Tsushima,
Reminder Returnal's Selene Costume Available Now for Sackboy: A Big Adventure as Free DLC
Crash lands today
Returnal and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are two completely different games. One's a frantic third person shooter with an endless death cycle, and the other's a light-hearted 3D platformer about collecting bubbles and bopping along to Uptown Funk. We'll let you work out which is which, but in any case, they're pretty far apart on the...
News First Days of Play Community Challenge Is Complete, Unlocking This Free PS4 Theme
But forget about the stretch goal
The first community challenge in Sony's Days of Play promotion for 2021 concludes tomorrow morning, but those taking part have already reached the goals required to unlock the initial set of rewards. After playing more than 2.4 million PlayStation 5 and PS4 games alongside unlocking 7.2 million Trophies, entrants...
News Free Play At Home Content for PS5, PS4 Games Can Be Redeemed Now
Content packs and premium currencies
Much of the content for the final Play At Home update can now be grabbed from the PlayStation Store, including item packs for Rogue Company and premium currency for Destruction AllStars. Sony has set up a little hub on the storefront itself, meaning you can easily find it all at once. UK a
News Play At Home Game Subnautica Can Be Upgraded to PS5 Version for Free Starting Today
Two for the price of none
Today's the day that Subnautica: Below Zero makes a splash in freezing temperatures, but developer Panic Button has not forgotten about the original game that earned it all this merit. The PlayStation 5 version of Subnautica is also out now, and there's a very good chance you already own it thanks to Play At Home. Since the...
News Final Play At Home Update Includes Free Content for Lots of PS4 Games
Rocket League, NBA, MLB, Warzone, and more
Sony has revealed the final step in its Play At Home scheme, which will distribute free content for a very long list of PlayStation 4 games. It includes customisation packs for Rocket League, Rogue Company, and Brawlhalla as well as bonus premium currency for titles like
Reminder Get Horizon Zero Dawn for Free Until Tomorrow
Don't forget to Play At Home
Sony has promised more PlayStation 4 games and offers will be included in the Play At Home promotion in the future, but today is your last chance to grab the initiative's biggest inclusion yet. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will no longer be available for free after tomorrow, so here's your reminder to grab it if...
News Knockout City to Celebrate Launch with a 10-Day Free Trial on PS4
Block party
Knockout City, the dodgeball multiplayer game from Velan Studios, is right around the corner, launching on 21st May. The game, published by EA Originals, shows a lot of promise with its simple but engaging gameplay and neat presentation — we're definitely keen to throw some curve shots on release. Fortunately, you'll all be able to...
News Valkyria Revolution Temporarily Free on UK, EU PS Store
All DLC free too
Update: It took a little under 30 minutes for the deal to be pulled, with Valkyria Revolution no longer even searchable on the UK and EU PlayStation Stores at the time of writing. We hope lots of you still managed to grab it while the listing was free! Original story: Looking for an RPG to pass the time with? You're in luck...
News Free Days Gone PS4 Dynamic Theme Available for One Day Only
The Old Sawmill
Itching to show your support for Days Gone after its sequel was scrapped during the pitching phase? You're in luck then because Sony Bend is giving away a PlayStation 4 dynamic theme for free, but you've only got one day to claim it. The Old Sawmill theme is yours to keep using the codes listed below, and you can check out what it...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Is Free to Download Now
Play At Home strikes back
Sony's Play At Home initiative returns today, and this latest update to the scheme just so happens to contain the biggest free PlayStation 4 game of the lot. Starting today through until 14th May 2021, you can claim and download Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for free. The only thing you need is an active PSN account...
News More Free PS4 Games and Offers Coming Soon, Sony Confirms
Play At Home update "soon"
If you thought Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition would be the end of Sony's Play At Home initiative for 2021, you might want to think again. As part of a PlayStation Blog post detailing exactly when the fantastic PlayStation 4 hit can be downl
News Here's When Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Will Be Free
Red head redemption
Sony's Play At Home initiative returns today, granting absolutely anyone with a PlayStation Network account free access to Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition. The PlayStation Blog post that confirmed the news stated the PS4 game will be free starting today, but at what time? Much like the previous titles included in the Play At...
News Play Hitman 3 for Free with a Starter Pack Until Monday
Access to Dubai and more
Those of you who have been itching to play Hitman 3 but haven't yet decided to splash the cash are in luck. Developer IO Interactive is offering a free starter pack on the PlayStation Store starting today through until Monday 5th April 2021 that will grant you access to the Dubai map alongside a few other locations...
News Nine Free PS4 Games Are Available to Download Now
Play At Home initiative returns
Sony's Play At Home initiative is back and it really is better than ever. After giving away Ratchet & Clank completely free of charge last month (you've got another six days to claim it), the hardware manufacturer has nine more PlayStation 4 games for you to download and keep forever. You don't need a PS Plus...
News Here's When You Can Download Nine Free PS4 Games
The exact times you need
Today is the day for Sony's gigantic Play At Home initiative update, adding nine PlayStation 4 games to the roster that can all be downloaded completely free of charge. No PS Plus subscription is needed and you keep the titles forever. However, you may be searching the PS Store right now to find there are still price tags...
Poll What Free PS4 Games Are You Most Excited to Play?
Reasons to Play At Home
Earlier this week, Sony announced it will be heavily bolstering its Play At Home initiative offering by serving up another 10 free PlayStation 4 games for everyone to play. The vast majority will be available to download starting 25th March 2021 while one more follows in a month's time. The list of free titles spans quite a...
News PlayStation Players Get 10 Free PS4 Games This Spring, Including Horizon Zero Dawn
Play at Home 2021
Sony has significantly expanded its Play at Home 2021 initiative, announcing that PlayStation players can look forward to a total of ten free games this spring. Yep, you read that right: ten totally free PS4 games, with no subscription required. Once redeemed, they're yours to keep. Starting from the 25th March — that's next...
News Free PS Plus Call of Duty Combat Pack Available to Download Now
Contains lots of cosmetics
Sony's ongoing marketing deal with Activision has seen PlayStation players provided with a ton of exclusive content within Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Warzone free of charge, and today is no different. PS Plus subscribers can now treat themselves to another Combat Pack over on the PlayStation Store...
News Sony Giving Away Free PS4 Games as Play At Home Initiative Returns
Ratchet & Clank the first free title
After giving away Journey and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection for free last year as part of its Play At Home scheme to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Sony has confirmed that the initiative will return in the coming months. The biggest takeaway so far is that you'll be able to redeem a copy of Ratchet...
News Co-Op Puzzle Game We Were Here Is Available Now for Free on PS4
Second and third entries coming soon
Here comes Sony, just casually dropping a new game on PlayStation 4 for free. We Were Here is a well liked series of online co-op puzzle games. It's been around on PC for a few years now, with the first game released in 2017. Well, today, that initial entry in the series has been made available on PlayStation...
News Play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Mode for Free This Week
No purchase needed until 21st January
Activision has a sweet deal lined up for those still sitting on the fence debating whether to buy Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War or not. Starting this Thursday and running through until 21st January 2021, both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners can download a free trial of the Zombies mode, giving you...
News Destiny 2 PS5 Version Available to Download Now for Free
60FPS! 120FPS! FOV!
The PlayStation 5 version of Destiny 2 is now finally available to download on the PlayStation Store for all, completely free of charge. The looter shooter made the transition to free-to-play a while back on PlayStation 4, so anyone with Sony's new console can start playing the base experience right away. And if you want to get...
News Here Are All the Free New PSN Avatars to Choose From
More than 70
A nice little surprise has been bundled in with PlayStation 4 firmware update 8.00 — new PlayStation Network avatars! A whopping 71 avatars have been made available free of charge, allowing you to customise your profile in any way you see fit. Kindly compiled by ResetEra user scar654, you can get a look at them all below. If you spot...
News Overcooked 2 Celebrates Moon Harvest Festival with Free Update
New levels and recipes
The folks at Team 17 and Ghost Town Games have been topping up our portion of Overcooked 2 on a regular basis, but we won't say no to a little more. The co-op cooking game has been updated once again with some more free content, this time in celebration of the mid-Autumn festival. So, what's included in this freebie content?...
News This Free The Last of Us 2 PS4 Theme Can Be Downloaded Right Now
Make it to Santa Barbara
Naughty Dog celebrates The Last of Us Day starting tomorrow, but you can kickstart the party right now by downloading a brand new PlayStation 4 theme via the PlayStation Store free of charge. The dynamic theme, pictured above, is taken from the main menu screen that players see upon completing The Last of Us: Part II. The...
News Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer for Free This Weekend
Five maps to sample
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back with yet another free weekend of multiplayer to celebrate the launch of Season Five, giving Call of Duty: Warzone players a brief tease of what they're currently missing out on. You'll be able to compete in four different modes across five maps from Friday 7th August 10am PT/6pm BST through to...
News Free Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Makes a Mockery of Butterfinger
It's all yours to keep
Remember when Square Enix tried to get those interested in Final Fantasy VII Remake to buy Butterfinger to unlock DLC a month before the game came out? The promotion was only available in the US, but now it appears to all have been in vain as every item you could unlock is now listed
Reminder Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Is Available to Download Now for PS Plus Members
On your feet, soldier
August's PlayStation Plus games were announced a littler earlier than normal yesterday, but next month is a corker. Not only are we getting Fall Guys launching on the service on 4th August, we're also being treated to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. All in all, it's a great month for PS Plus members. It was...
