Unlock Weekend Fun: 3 Must-Play PlayStation Plus Games (May 23-25)

Long weekends are perfect for indulging in some enjoyable gaming. Memorial Day gives many of us an extra day to relax and dive into the top games available on PlayStation Plus, which has recently expanded its library substantially.With a variety of thrilling open-world adventures, engaging RPGs, and more, it’s tough to narrow down the choices to just three recommendations. This is a good challenge as it means ther’s something for everyone.So, let’s jump right into the three must-play new titles on PlayStation Plus this weekend.
Sand Land
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Akira Toriyama is well-known for creating Dragon Ball but has also worked on other projects like Sand Land.This game features his signature style and offers an open-world RPG experience where you play as Beelzebub, a Fiend Prince. Your mission? to find the Legendary Spring in the desert land of Sand Land. Instead of epic battles with energy blasts, you’ll spend most of your time driving various fun vehicles and engaging in combat from them. You can even gather materials to build and customize your own rides! The story isn’t long or complicated, so you can easily jump right in.
Sand Land is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone trilogy – Enhanced Edition
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While we’re all waiting for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, fans can enjoy a remastered bundle featuring the first three games called S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition. If your new to this series, it's designed just for you! These games take place in a dangerous area inspired by Chernobyl's Exclusion zone where survival skills are crucial. Each playthrough feels unique due to smart AI systems that create different challenges every time you play. If you're ready to immerse yourself fully into your character's journey while navigating this harsh habitat, this trilogy will likely become your next favorite.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone trilogy can be found now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Battle Engine Aquila
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This week features one classic game that caught my attention: Battle Engine Aquila. It’s one of those rare PS2 titles that I hadn’t heard much about before now.In this vehicular combat game, players control a mech called Battle Engine during large-scale battles. You have two modes: airborne or ground-based; each offers different advantages like speed versus firepower during missions. There are several types of Engines available for each task which encourages replaying levels for better scores as they come with rankings attached! While there isn’t much narrative depth here—just focus on enjoying intense combat mechanics rather!
Battle Engine Aquila is currently accessible on PS5 and PC.