It may not get as much attention as some other video game subscription services, but the value offered by Sony’sPlayStation Nowis nothing to scoff at. For the uninitiated,PlayStation Nowlets players stream and download games in exchange for a monthly fee, with the service comprising mainly of PS3 and PS4 titles. Sony regularly adds new games to the PlayStation Now service, and it has since confirmed the titles fans can expect this month.
Another big game coming to PlayStation Now on April 6 isBorderlands 3. The hit looter-shooter from Gearbox Software launched a couple of years ago to mostly positive reviews. Since its launch, Gearbox has released a number of paid expansions and free updates to add even more content toBorderlands 3, ensuring a lengthy adventure for anyone that gives it a shot. The game will be available on PlayStation Now until Wednesday, September 29.
And finally, the third game added to the PlayStation Now games list for April 2021 isThe Long Dark.The Long Darkis a survival gamewhere players have to survive against subzero temperatures and other threats. Sony did not clarify exactly how longThe Long Darkwill be available through PlayStation Now, so fans may want to prioritize it if they are hoping to play it before it’s removed from the service.
Those interested in trying PlayStation Now but have never done so before will soon have the opportunity to do so. Sony will be launching a newPlayStation Now free trial periodthat begins Wednesday, April 7 and lasts seven days. While the free trial is active, users can access any of the games in PlayStation Now’s extensive library, includingMarvel’s Avengers,Borderlands 3, andThe Long Dark.
With Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service offering brand new games on day one, it will be interesting to see if PlayStation Now ever follows suit. It seems Sony is more interested in offering brand new free games through its PlayStation Plus program, as is the case withOddworld: Soulstorm, which is one of thefree PS Plus games for April 2021.
