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- PS Plus should prioritize horror games in its Extra and Premium lineup for October 2024.
- The recent additions of Dead Space and The Last of Us Part 1 set a scary seasonal trend on PS Plus.
- Potential additions like the Resident Evil 4 remake and Silent Hill 3 could improve the horror lineup.
PS Plus already started well in October, with Dead Space (2023), WWE 2K24and Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! all available now as part of the Essential tier of service. However, with PS Plus' Extra and Premium games on the horizon, it should consider prioritizing a game genre, especially in light of two special titles that have recently been added to the service.
PS Plus extra and premium games for October 2024 will be announced on October 9 and then added to the service the following week on October 15. While it's impossible to know right now what games might be added, the hope is that PS Plus Plus will capitalize on a trend it's already started.
PS Plus October 2024 needs more horror in its additional and premium range
The Dead Space Remake and The Last of Us Part 1 were both recently added to PS Plus
Two of the biggest titles that have already made their way to PS Plus in October are Dead Space redo and The last of us part 1another remake. While they're two excellent titles just for tackling the remake model, what makes their PS Plus arrival so timely is the current season. With Halloween fast approaching, the spooky season is here, which means there's never been a better time to play horror games like Dead Space redo and The last of us part 1.
The Dead Space the remake was released last January and won positive reviews from critics for taking the setting and gameplay of the original game and improving it significantly. While his story Dead Space the remake remains the same, the game brought a number of new additions to the experience such as fully voiced Isaac Clarke, Dead Spaceits protagonist, an overhaul of the game's predominant USG Ishimura framework, and refined combat, as well as improved visuals and gore.
The last of us part 1 received many negative reviews during its initial release on Steam, but has since returned after updates were made to improve its performance on PC. Although it's not exactly a horror experience Dead Space is, it still has its moments, especially when Joel and Ellie explore some of its darkest areas. At its base, The last of us part 1 it's still the same game as the original, but has improved gameplay and combat, along with more accessibility options than it had before.
PS Plus Extra and Premium games for October 2024 should capitalize on the spooky season
Now that Dead Space redo and The last of us part 1 kicked things off for PS Plus during the scary season, the service should see even more horror games added to its Extra and Premium lineup this month. Some notable additions might include Resident Evil 4 remake, which received universal acclaim upon its release last year, as well as the PS4 FEARa first-person shooter that drenches players in atmospheric horror.
PS Plus could also consider adding challengea first-person survival horror game with stealth and puzzle-solving elements, to the Extra and Premium range in October 2024. Finally, in light of the release of Silent Hill 2 remake, maybe the classic PS2 game, Silent Hill 3it would be a useful addition to the PS Plus Extra and Premium selection this month
PS Plus has yet to announce its Extra and Premium games for October 2024, but that date is right around the corner. However, we're hoping that the PS Plus Extra and Premium announcement on October 9 will include even more horror titles to add to what the service has already started with Dead Space redo and The last of us part 1.
