Here's your first look at PS Plus Premium retro games

Here's your first look at PS Plus Premium retro games

Actualización - April 29

Redditor the_andshrew has now found images and IDs for two additional games on the PlayStation Store backend: Worms World Party and Worms Armageddon.

We can expect to find the invertebrate turn-based shooters in the PS Plus Premium retro game collection when it launches later this year.

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Several classic PlayStation games that will be added to the PS Plus Premium tier later this year appear to have leaked, giving us a glimpse of the classic titles coming to the subscription platform when it relaunches.

Redditor the_andshrew has found assets for three PlayStation games on the PSN store backend, including cover images for classic PS1 fighting game Tekken 2, PS1 puzzler Mr Driller, and arcade-style PSP controller Ridge Racer. two.

When the revamped PS Plus service launches again later this year, its Premium tier will give subscribers access to a catalog of games from all generations of PS1, PS2, PS3 and PSP. These assets appear to be tied to the service, implying that all three games will be heading to the level's new retro collection.

While this leak only reveals three games out of the 340 titles included in the PS Plus Retro Collection, it does give us an indication of the kind of games we can expect to see on the service.

Tekken 2 is a nostalgia-filled PlayStation staple for many PlayStation fans, Mr Driller is a lesser-known, kid-friendly title, while Ridge Racer 2 has become a cult favorite since its handheld release. from Sony more than 15 years ago. It's quite an eclectic mix. While the entire retro collection covers a similar range, there will be something for everyone.

Tekken 2 caracteres en una línea

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)

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However, it will still be some time before we can get our hands on the games. The revamped PS Plus will have a staggered release later this year, first in Asia on May 23, before heading to Japan on June 1, America on June 13, and finally Europe on June 22.

The service will be available at three levels. PS Plus Essential offers the same benefits as the current version of PS Plus, namely two monthly downloadable games and online access. Meanwhile, PS Plus Extra extends the bundle to rival Xbox Game Pass, giving you a collection of 400 PS4 and PS5 games to download.

PS Plus Premium rounds out the service by letting you stream your PS Plus library via the cloud and add PlayStation's collection of retro games.

As with any leak, take this with a pinch of salt. While the_andshrew's posting history shows that he has a habit of delving into the backend of computer systems, it's best to keep your enthusiasm for these specific titles in check until Sony officially announces the PS Plus retro game slate.