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- PlayStation will host a free multiplayer weekend in December to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
- The free weekend allows users to play online with just an internet connection and a PSN account.
- PS Plus members can also enter sweepstakes for a chance to win a free 30-month membership.
PlayStation fans who are not subscribed to PlayStation Plus they're in luck, as the consoles will be holding a free online multiplayer weekend for everyone in early December. The PlayStation Free Weekend will allow players to enjoy the console family's online multiplayer offerings as long as users have a working internet connection and a PSN account.
PlayStation Plus is Sony's subscription service for the PlayStation 4 and 5. In addition to allowing players to play online, the subscription comes in several tiers that allow players to do things like play a selection of free games, stream from the cloud or even play some PlayStation titles on PC.
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In honor of PlayStation's 30th anniversary, the company is offering players a free weekend of online multiplayer gaming starting December 6th and ending on December 8th. For the entire weekend, players only need an internet connection and a PlayStation Network account to play any of their games online with other players for free. It's a great opportunity to try out the service for those who have been on the fence, though the weekend appears to be limited to online play and doesn't offer users any catalogs of free games to try.
PlayStation is celebrating its 30th anniversary
With the launch of the original PlayStation in 1994, the company has a lot to celebrate. In addition to the aforementioned free weekend, Sony will also be celebrating with an eSports tournament on the same weekend, December 6-8. Players will be able to participate in games such as Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8, Madden NFL 25, Guilty Gear Striveand many others. Winners will receive in-game avatars and prizes based on the game they competed in.
For those who enjoy the online competition and multiplayer capabilities of PS Plus, there's also the chance to win a 30-month subscription to PS Plus for free. PlayStation awards the prize to 30 people from each participating country, for a total of 780 winners. To participate, all fans need to do is sign up for a PlayStation Plus Premium membership and play any game in the Classics Catalog. Existing members can also participate just by playing a game in the Classics Catalog. The tragedy will take place between December 10-23.
As the year draws to a close, more gamers will be getting a PS5 for the first time and trying out everything the consoles have to offer. It's a good time to sign up for PS Plus, as the influx of new players should make online gaming more active and exciting.