Sony recently unveils the highly anticipated games that are joining PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium levels with a highlight on the HOrizon Forbidden West game. It is one of the main first-party games on PlayStation 5 to launch. This is a sequel that follows the Horizon Zero Dawn game that originally debuted one year ago and has garnered a large following in the US.
Notably, both iterations of the game on the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 are now available for subscribers. The game is relatively long as the main story itself plays for around 28 hours. However, PS Plus Extra and Premium members will have a lot of time to enjoy the game before the Burning Shores expansion drops on April 19th.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Expanding First-party Game Catalogs
- As first-party game platforms continue to release highly anticipated games, expanding catalogs can lead to increased user engagement and profits.
- Sequels as Major Draw for Gamers
- Continuing successful game franchises can capitalize on existing fan bases and draw in new gamers looking for similar experiences.
- Emphasis on Premium Subscriptions
- Offering exclusive access to new games as part of premium subscription packages can attract more dedicated users and increase revenue streams.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- In the gaming industry, opportunities exist to develop and market successful sequels and expand first-party catalogs to drive profits.
- Subscription Services
- Subscription service providers can focus on offering exclusive access to new and highly-anticipated content to attract and retain customers.
- Software Development
- Software developers can explore opportunities to create successful sequels to popular games and drive engagement through expanding first-party catalogs.
