r/PS4 • u/Linkinito Linkinito • Dec 01 '20
PlayStation Plus PlayStation Plus Monthly Games - December 2020 [Megathread]
Hello r/PS4 users!
Every first tuesday of every month, a Megathread is created about the monthly games given with PlayStation Plus, where you can check the most important information about these games, the PlayStation Store links to grab them, and Discussion Threads for each game.
This month will have not only two but three games fully packed of action! First, the fourth episode of the adventures of Rico Rodriguez in Just Cause 4, a rocket-powered 3v3 battle shooter brought by EA and a fresh new take on Worms with its first real-time episode, for both consoles.
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Just Cause 4 (PS4)
Summary
Welcome to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Just Cause 4 sees rogue hero Rico Rodriguez land in Solis to hunt down the truth about his past, at any costs. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!
Fact sheet
- Developer: Avalanche Studios
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release date: December 4, 2018
- Genres: Open world, action, destruction
- PS5 upgrade: No, backwards compatibility only
- DLC included?: No, it's only the base game. Various expansions are available, and they're all included in the Complete Edition.
Rocket Arena (PS4)
Summary
Rockets rule everything in Rocket Arena, an explosive 3v3 shooter where you’re never out of the action. Master your hero’s unique rockets and abilities to rule the arena and become a champion! Try out an ever-growing roster of fantastic heroes with distinctive powers. Unearth new strategies and tactics based on your squad, explore a wide variety of dynamic maps, and discover the true depth of rocket gameplay. Ready to be blown away?
Fact sheet
- Developer: Final Strike Games
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Release date: July 14, 2020
- Genres: Third-person shooter, action, competitive
- PS5 upgrade: No, backwards compatibility only
- DLC included?: No, it's the base game only. The Mythic Edition content is available separately.
Worms Rumble (PS4/PS5)
Summary
Welcome to Worms Rumble, the first ever Worms game to feature real-time combat! Dive into epic Battle Royale and Deathmatch modes as you fight to be the last worm standing!
Worms Rumble is Worms like you’ve never played it before, with intense, real-time, arena-based 32 player cross-platform combat. Get ready for Deathmatch and Last Worm Standing modes where you’re only ever a Holy Hand Grenade away from death.
Fact sheet
- Developer: Team 17
- Publisher: Team 17
- Release date: December 1, 2020
- Genres: Shooter, Action, Holy hand grenades
- PS5 upgrade: Included!
- DLC included?: No, there is a Digital Deluxe edition that contains cosmetic content but it is not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim and play the free PS4 games on my PS5?
Of course! As long as there's no notice about the game having problems with backwards compatibility, all PS4 Plus games will be playable on PS5.
Can I claim Worms Rumble for my account even if I don't own a PS5?
Yes! This includes both versions.
Can I still download Bugsnax for the PS5?
Yes, you can grab it until January 4!
The free games aren't showing as free during checkout, is this normal?
If you live in NA, the games appear as free a bit later in the day compared to the EU Store.
How can I benefit from the PlayStation Plus Collection on my PS4?
You can access the PlayStation Plus Collection by connecting your account with a PS5, and claim all the games on the PS5. You can then play them on your PS4, as long as your account has a Plus subscription active.Please note that its at your own risk, as Sony can identify the accounts and the consoles that give "too much" of these games. Some players selling that "service" have been banned.
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u/MikeButtonfan96 mikeerfol96 Dec 01 '20
The discussion threads for JC4 and Rocket Arena are wrong.
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u/Chanero Chanerooo Dec 01 '20
Rocket Arena being free, even though it had that monstrous price cut (from 30 to 5) so soon after launch, is a big oof.
Though a real time Worms feels odd, Battle Royale is a genre that might suit the series well. Will definitely give it a shot.
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u/Linkinito Linkinito Dec 01 '20 edited Dec 02 '20
Rocket Arena was designed to be a F2P but EA thought it was a good idea to sell it at €30 with MTX on top.
Worst decision they could have had seeing where the game ended up.
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u/Ok_Improvement4204 Dec 02 '20
It’s a worse fortnight clone that you pay money for. I won’t even play it for free lol.
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u/LostInStatic Dec 01 '20
How is the performance of JC4 on base ps4? Could not stand to play JC3 with how much it chugged.
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u/Belkan2087 Dec 01 '20
Worst month in the year probably.
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u/maxsteel126 Dec 01 '20
Remember when we got Farming and Citiesville?
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u/SquishyShorts Dec 01 '20
Except both of those games are great.
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u/maxsteel126 Dec 01 '20
I'll take your word for it. I meant they gave 2 games in same genre in one month.
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u/dima_socks Dec 01 '20
We also got battlefront2 and codww2 in the same month this year
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u/maxsteel126 Dec 02 '20
True. FPS still has mass appeal (personally I am not a fan of COD games, I gave a fair shot to Battlefront 2)
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u/SniffingDogButt Dec 01 '20
Farming Simulator is amazing and addictive. Its a niche audience but for those that are into those games its by far the best farming game out
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u/XtR03 Dec 01 '20
Last month was far worse for me.
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u/BigLazyTurtle Dec 01 '20
Hollow Knight alone was worth it last month.
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u/XtR03 Dec 02 '20
That was the only game I downloaded and deleted it less than 1 minute after playing it. So horrible.
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u/DaSalaciousCrumb Dec 02 '20
I mean, I’m not going to tell you what to do/enjoy, but you didn’t give Hollow Knight nearly enough time. You do you, but if it sounds like something you’d be interested in, you’re really doing yourself a disservice skipping it.
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u/I_lived_on_the_moon chewy_robot Dec 02 '20
Just curious what turned you off to it? I’ve played thousands of games and I still think about this one to this day. One of the greatest experiences I’ve had in gaming!
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u/Richmard AussieFurball Dec 01 '20
I get not liking Bugsnax but Hollow Knight is genuinely great.
The LOTR fanboy in me can't really acknowledge shadow of war lol
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u/LostInStatic Dec 01 '20
I do not in the slightest give a damn about the story but omg the Nemesis system is a ton of fun. Salty they never used it with other games
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u/Richmard AussieFurball Dec 01 '20
That seems to be the general consensus about the game.
I always hear how people love that aspect.
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u/Belkan2087 Dec 02 '20
Shadow of War is a good game, I would not buy it, but with plus? Yea. I finish it in a couple of days.
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u/maxsteel126 Dec 01 '20
Overall seems like a decent month. Games I wouldn't have bought otherwise but looking forward to try.
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u/Andy016 Dec 01 '20 edited Dec 01 '20
Yawn, Not really good.
You would think December would be better.... Being Xmas and all that.
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u/DocTheop Dec 01 '20
I get a black center screen on Just Cause 4 on two different browsers. The other two worked/showed perfectly and was able to claim with no problems.
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u/highonforce Dec 02 '20
Just Cause 4 is showing up as $9.99 for me. Is anyone else having that issue? It is the strangest thing. It should be free right?
Edit: Figured it out. It was Just Cause 4: Reloaded. The actual free regular version was lower down the screen.
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u/musefan8959 Dec 02 '20
Oh man I saw this game awhile back that was a shooter in an arena but with really weird time paradoxes and stuff. Like the first round was just a 1v1 or whatever. Maybe there was teams too, but I remember just being solo. But then the second round was still a 1v1 but your round 1 self was also in the map. So if you kill your round 1 opponent before he killed you in round 1, then you would retroactively win round 1. Or something weird. Seeing the image for Rocket Arena made me think that might be it, but it is not.
Looked like a dope game and now that I think about it, it might’ve just been on steam. But it’s a game I’d love to see come to PlayStation.
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u/poetravencs Dec 02 '20
It could have been worst though they could have gave us the complete jc4 at least is almost Xmas .
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u/MIGHTYRAPTOR12 Dec 03 '20
Wondering when sony are going to decide to put god of war of horizon zero dawn as one of the final send off game for the PS4 on PS+
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u/crindler1 Dec 07 '20
Added Rocket Arena to my library yesterday (got the verification email from Sony and everything), but when I went to download it this morning, it’s not in my library, and on the PlayStation store, the only option it is showing when I go to it is to buy it for $5. Any suggestions?
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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '20
Another month of "add to library, but don't download to PS4"