Sony has announced the Essential lineup of PlayStation Plus games for December 2023, providing a fresh new selection of games for subscribers to access in the near future. The PS Plus service offers general access to online multiplayer features on the PS4 and PS5, but the library of games that the service makes available might be an even bigger draw for some users. Every month brings a new rotation of Essential games that can be added to an account to keep as long as a subscription is active, so there’s no rush to actually play the titles before they depart.
PlayStation Plus features three separate subscription tiers, starting with the Essential option that grants access to basic online services and the monthly rotating selection. Extra and Premium add a larger library that doesn’t cycle out at a regular pace, making an upgraded subscription an appealing possibility for anyone who wants a huge selection of games at their fingertips. The Essential titles are available across all tiers, typically representing a variety of genres and styles to ensure a reasonably diverse monthly experience.
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Every Game Coming To PS Plus In December 2023
The official PlayStation Blog has revealed the lineup of Essential titles for December 2023 with a post outlining a basic overview of each of the three games that will be available for the period. The roster for the month consists of LEGO 2K Drive, PowerWash Simulator, and Sable, which can be redeemed for free from December 5, 2023 to January 1, 2024. The November PlayStation Plus lineup will depart on December 4 to make way for the new wave of games, so anyone interested in this most recent batch of titles needs to act fast to ensure that they’ll remain in an account’s library. This article will be updated as more PS Plus games for December are announced.
PlayStation Plus Essential | PlayStation Plus Extra | PlayStation Plus Premium |
|---|---|---|
LEGO 2K Drive | ||
PowerWash Simulator | ||
Sable | ||
Different Speeds In December’s PS Plus Games Lineup
The obvious high-octane option among the December lineup of PlayStation Plus Essential games is LEGO 2K Drive, which focuses on a cartoon brand of racing action. The game capitalizes on the LEGO concept to deliver transforming vehicles that can be custom-built or downloaded from other creators, with destructible environmental elements providing a nice bonus. Unlike the multiplayer-focused experiences of many karting titles, LEGO 2K Drive accompanies its multiplayer possibilities with a story mode in the creative world of Bricklandia for single-player or split-screen co-op entertainment.
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PowerWash Simulator is a game built around the satisfaction of cleaning up dirty objects and environments to look sparkly and new, turning a menial task into potentially engaging gameplay. From suburban houses to unearthed monuments, there’s no shortage of work to take on for the intrepid power washer. The open-world experience of Sable can be similarly meditative, but the unique art style and exploration-focused progression make for a very different experience overall. LEGO 2K Drive and Power Wash Simulator are available on both PS4 and PS5, while Sable is the one PlayStation Plus December addition that requires a PS5 to play.
