Sony has good news and unhealthy news for PS Plus subscribers. The firm not too long ago unveiled the PlayStation Plus Essential video games for September 2023. The subsequent batch of free PS4 and PS5 video games embody the 2022 Saint's Row reboot, massively-multiplayer motion sport Black Desert Traveler Edition and first-person survival sport Generation Zero. The new video games might be accessible to obtain and play from September 5. Unfortunately, nevertheless, the great news ends there, as a result of Sony additionally introduced plans to extend the worth of PlayStation Plus subscriptions.

Starting on September 6, annual PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions will enhance from £49.99 to £59.99.

If you need to entry Sony's on-line video games catalogue, a 12 month PS Plus Extra membership will set you again £99.99, as a substitute of £83.99.

Finally, annual PS Plus Premium subscriptions will enhance from £99.99 to £119.99.

Indeed, if you wish to make sure you pay the present, cheaper costs, you may need to improve your PlayStation Plus membership now. 

As for the September 2023 PS Plus Essentials, final yr's Saint's Row reboot headlines the line-up.

"Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created," reads the official description.

"The unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive and wingsuit your way to the top.

"Take over the town block by block, wage struggle in opposition to enemy factions and tighten your grip on the streets."

Black Desert, on the other hand, is an open-world fantasy MMORPG featuring a mixture of player-vs-enemy and player-vs-player battles.

According to Sony, the Traveler Edition contains the base Black Desert game and multiple add-ons.

Finally, Generation Zero is a first-person adventure set in an alternative 1980s Sweden where machines have taken over.

"You should select your battles properly as you have interaction in adrenaline-pumping guerrilla fight in opposition to these mechanical forces.

"Scavenge parts from your fallen enemies and use them to craft equipment, weapons and ammunition. Build and fortify your own bases across the island and start taking back your home."

The September 2023 free PS4 and PS5 video games change Dreams, PGA Tour 2K23 and Death's Door.