Introduction to PlayStation Plus Free Games
PlayStation fans are warning players to avoid a free title that they claim is faulty and not even worth playing. The angry players have blown up the popular game, with a frustrated player groaning "I would have heard" before installing it.
Problems with ARK: Survival Ascended
ARK: Survival Ascended is one of the free games available to play with PlayStation Plus this month. However, some players are experiencing problems with the action-adventure survival title on PlayStation consoles. A player who posted on Reddit said they spent hours playing the game, but when they came back to it, their save file was completely gone. Other players have reacted to the post with similar concerns, stating that the game is faulty and not worth playing.
Player Reactions
One player said, "Really stay away from this game. You might think it’s good, but I can assure you it’s not." Another wrote, "I played Ark on my PS5 for about half an hour, then my PS5 screen flickered and kicked me out of the game." A third player added, "I couldn’t even really start playing. It’s really buggy for me from the main menu. I said I’d write that and delete it." The players are warning others to avoid the game due to its numerous technical issues.
Game Overview
ARK: Survival Ascended is a remaster of the 2015 game ARK: Survival Evolved, where players try to survive in a world filled with dinosaurs, monsters, and other players. The game was first released as an early access title on PC but has since been released on Xbox, Windows, iPhone, Android, and PlayStation consoles. The ascended remaster is available on Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
Alternative Game Option
Players are more positive about another May entry in PS Plus: Balatro. This poker-deck building game has received enthusiastic reviews since its release in 2024 and currently holds a predominantly positive score on Steam. The game is available for free via PS Plus this month, and players love it. One PlayStation owner said, "Balatro on PlayStation was my first time playing it, and I absolutely love it. If other big games didn’t take my time, I’d play it around the clock." Another wrote, "This month has only one good game, and that’s Balatro." A third player added, "Balatro should be the main game of the month."
PlayStation Plus Prices
PlayStation Plus offers different subscription tiers, including Essential, Extra, and Premium. The prices for these tiers are as follows:
- Essential: £6.99/month or $9.99/month
- Extra: £10.99/month or $14.99/month
- Premium: £13.49/month or $17.99/month
Each tier offers various benefits, including monthly games, online multiplayer, exclusive discounts, and more.
