PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Add Five Nights at Freddy's and More on May 20

The iconic horror series Five Nights at Freddy's, which debuted in 2014, is making a significant return to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on May 20. This addition allows players to test their survival skills with one of the newer entries in the franchise, Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition.

PlayStation Plus, Sony's subscription service comparable to Xbox Game Pass, offers three tiers: Essential ($10/month), Extra ($15/month), and Premium ($18/month). While all tiers provide access to a selection of games, only Extra and Premium subscribers can access the extensive Game Catalog, which is expanding with new titles on May 20.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition immerses players as overnight security at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where animatronic characters become hostile. This anthology features minigames set across various franchise locations and supports both VR and non-VR modes, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay.

Alongside this horror title, PlayStation Plus is adding Battlefield V, a World War II shooter that offers land, air, and sea combat across historic battlefields. It features single-player and multiplayer modes, including the Firestorm Battle Royale mode where over 60 players compete for victory.

The Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is also joining the catalog, inviting players to explore the radioactive Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. This collection includes Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat, offering a rich narrative and open-world exploration through a dangerous and mysterious environment.

Additional games available to Extra and Premium subscribers on May 20 include Battle Engine Aquila (Premium only), Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Humankind, Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life. These titles further diversify the gaming options across genres and play styles.

PlayStation Plus continues to evolve as a competitive subscription service, offering gamers a broad and dynamic library. The inclusion of popular franchises and diverse genres enhances player engagement and retention, reflecting broader trends in subscription-based gaming platforms.

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