UPDATE: The games have been revealed and they are Operation: Tango (PS5 Version), Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, Star Wars: Squadrons! The rumours were true! Here’s more from the PS Blog.
Operation: Tango | PS5 version only
Team up to save the world in this cooperative spy adventure, challenging you and a friend to join up online** to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world. Combine skill sets from different points of view – playing either Hacker or Agent – to overcome asymmetrical challenges, working in tandem with only your voice to link you. Teamwork is crucial, and communication is key! Note: Operation: Tango requires both players to have access to a working microphone.
Operation Tango will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, July 5.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown | PS4
Sega’s iconic one-on-one battler gets a feature-rich remaster, overseen by Yakuza and Judgment developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. Debuting on PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now, both Virtua Fighter veterans and newcomers will be able to test all-new online modes such as ranked matches, tournaments and leagues, while enjoying overhauled visuals and redesigned UI. There’s no better way to enjoy this groundbreaking fighting series.
The game will not only be available on PlayStation Plus for about two months – June and July – but it’ll also be releasing on PlayStation Now in June! PlayStation Plus members can enter Virtua Fighter 5’s arenas starting Tuesday, June 1.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, August 2.
Star Wars: Squadrons
Master the art of starfighter combat in frenetic multiplayer space dogfights, and learn what it means to be a pilot in a thrilling Star Wars single-player story set after the events of Return of the Jedi and seen from alternating perspectives of two factions. The New Republic fights for freedom. The Empire demands order. Take control of iconic craft such as the X-wing and TIE fighter, customize loadouts and cosmetics, divert power between weapons, shields and engines while immersing yourself in the cockpit. You’ll also have the option to play the entirety of the game in virtual reality on PS VR***!
Star Wars: Squadrons will be available to PlayStation Plus members until Monday, July 5.
Original story below…
Sony are set to reveal the June PlayStation Plus games today, May 26th at 4.30pm BST UK time. The games will then be ready to download and play less than a week later on June 1st, which will be very nice for everyone in the UK as our summer seems to have failed miserably and it’s been cold and raining for weeks, perfect gaming weather.
So, what are the games going to be? Well, Spanish site areajugones.sport.es correctly leaked last month’s PlayStation Plus games and as well as the new DualSense colours, have stepped up once again with their suggestion for the June titles.
According to the site the games are Star Wars: Squadrons, and rather surprisingly, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, a brand new PlayStation 4 exclusive remake of the classic fighting game.
The game is being rebuilt from scratch in RGG’s Dragon Engine, which has previously been seen in Yakuza 6, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Judgment, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and will be seen again in the upcoming Lost Judgment. All of the stages will have new background music, there will be a new UI, a new opening cinematic and more.
Star Wars: Squadrons was released in October 2020 with good reviews, we scored it a respectable 8/10.Â
“Star Wars Squadrons has taken an impressive first step in revitalising the Star Wars fighter pilot game,” said Dom. “With a tale that feels like a genuine part of the galaxy far, far away, and space combat that gives you the tools to be an X-Wing or TIE fighting ace. Whether you’re on the light or the dark side of the Force, this is a game that Star Wars fans need to play.”
PlayStation players get an added bonus as the game is fully playable from start to finish with PlayStation VR.
The final game rumoured to be included is Operation Tango. In the game one player takes on the role of Agent named Angel while the other player takes on the role of the Hacker named Alastair, and together they have to work together to successfully complete missions.
Make sure you grab the May games before they vanish, links below.
Here are the download links so you can queue the games up on your console.
- Wreckfest (PS5 only)
- Battlefield V (PS4)
- Stranded Deep (PS4)
MrYd
Squadrons is a lot of fun, and absolutely essential if you’ve got a Fancy Hat. Looks even better in VR on a PS5.
Operation: Tango looks interesting. And if you haven’t managed to get hold a PS5 yet, you should at least be able to add it to your library and then ask a friend to play it with you. From what the developers have said, there’s a “friend pass” (a common thing with those types of games), so you can download the PS4 version and a PS5 owning friend can let you play. But you won’t get any trophies. And cross play with PC and XBox too.