While we appreciate a good single-player experience, there’s nothing quite like a thrilling multiplayer adventure, and the options available today are truly vast. Many popular multiplayer games are free-to-play, making them easily accessible to new players. However, some remain paid, leaving you uncertain about the investment if your friends aren’t interested. Thankfully, PlayStation Plus Extra provides access to numerous full-price multiplayer games at no additional cost. This weekend, I want to highlight three of those games.
First, we have Rainbow Six Siege, an intense 5v5 competitive shooter from Ubisoft that emphasizes tactical gameplay and environmental destruction. Each player controls a unique operator with special weapons and gadgets, making for dynamic and unpredictable matches. The defending team must strategically set traps and play defensively to fend off the attacking team, who are aiming to eliminate all opponents. Rainbow Six Siege can be highly competitive, but it’s immensely satisfying when you outsmart your opponents and execute well-timed maneuvers. The game boasts impressive environmental destruction, allowing both teams to gain an advantage by breaking down walls, creating cover, or flanking enemies, making for thrilling tactical possibilities. If you and your friends enjoy competitive multiplayer experiences, Rainbow Six Siege is the perfect game to dive into this weekend on PS Plus Extra.
Next up, we have Dead by Daylight, the most successful asynchronous multiplayer game in the horror genre. Players must either avoid a powerful killer as a vulnerable survivor or embody the terrifying killer and hunt down the remaining survivors. This unique setup provides both the power fantasy of being a formidable killer and the thrilling tension of evading a relentless pursuer. Dead by Daylight features a diverse cast of characters, including both original characters and iconic crossovers from popular franchises like Stranger Things, Silent Hill, Alien, and Dungeons & Dragons. The game is constantly updated with new killers, survivors, and even a new 2v8 mode this year, ensuring there’s always something fresh to experience.
Finally, for those who prefer cooperative gameplay over competitive action, Borderlands 3, available through PS Plus Essential this month, is a fantastic option. Borderlands 3, the third installment in the series that pioneered the ‘looter shooter’ genre, offers a vibrant and engaging cooperative experience. Players embark on missions to collect increasingly powerful weapons, each procedurally generated with unique stats and abilities. While the game doesn’t drastically change the franchise’s formula, it retains the tight gunplay and distinctive visual style that made Borderlands iconic. The game’s vibrant cel-shaded art style, particularly striking on PS5, will likely stand the test of time. While the story may not be groundbreaking, the engaging gameplay and stunning visuals make Borderlands 3 a great choice for a new co-op adventure with friends. Moreover, with a Borderlands movie set to hit theaters next month, now is the perfect time to revisit the game through PS Plus.
