PlayStation.Blog: Preview October’s Free Game Lineup

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For the past two months, PlayStation Plus members have received a couple games free the day they hit the PlayStation Store, and this time we’re besting ourselves by offering three! Yep, this month Dust: An Elysian Tail (PS4), Spelunky (PS4) and Pix the Cat (PS Vita) will debut on the Store as well as in PlayStation Plus. On top of that, there’s a special bonus this month – members get DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition (if you want to upgrade to the regular retail version you can for $49.99), which gives them access to 11 tracks, 10 cars and all the game modes. Finally, members will receive the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum as well as Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara and Rainbow Moon.

PS4 owners can check out the Metroidvania-inspired Dust: An Elysian Tail, as well as the hit platformer Spelunky — which also entitles you to the PS3 and PS Vita versions. On PS3, our members can see where the Arkham franchise started with Batman: Arkham Asylum, as well as enjoy a bundle of classic arcade Dungeons & Dragons games with Chronicles of Mystara. For your PS Vita, we’ve got a new addictive arcade game for you in the same vein as Snake and Pac-Man called Pix the Cat and a beautiful, epic strategy RPG Rainbow Moon.

All of these games will be free for Plus members starting October 7th. Watch the video below to see these titles in action.

October’s PlayStation Plus Preview​


Dust: An Elysian Tail (PS4)


Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond. At your disposal is the mythical Blade of Ahrah, capable of turning its wielder it into an unstoppable force of nature, and the blade’s diminutive guardian, Fidget.

Spelunky (PS4 – Cross-Buy)


Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure. Go solo or bring up to three friends to join you in cooperative play or frantic deathmatch!

Bonus! DriveClub PlayStation Plus Edition (PS4)


DRIVE TOGETHER, WIN TOGETHER. Fuel the thrill of high-octane racing by downloading DRIVECLUB PlayStation Plus Edition. Take a test drive of the world’s most social racer: Features unrestricted access both offline and online to the 11 tracks of India & 10 cars for your garage.

Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)


Batman: Arkham Asylum exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum –Gotham’s psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Gamers will move in the shadows, instigate fear amongst their enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains who have taken over the asylum. Using a wide range of Batman’s gadgets and abilities, players will become the invisible predator and attempt to foil The Joker’s demented scheme.

Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (PS3)


Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara combines two timeless D&D arcade classics -Tower of Doom and Shadow over Mystara- into one definitive package. Battle through a rich fantasy universe with a host of new features, including HD visuals, drop-in/drop-out 4 player online co-op, customizable House Rules, leaderboards, and a trove of extras.

Pix the Cat (PS4/PS Vita)


PIX the CAT is an intense arcade game designed to boost your heart-rate! Rescue forsaken ducklings from the nested levels of the infamous GRID of INFINITY. Perfect your skills to SPEED and COMBO UP until you reach the explosive FEVER TIME!

Rainbow Moon (PS3/PS Vita)


Rainbow Moon is a beautiful role-playing game filled with exploration, turn-based battles, and character development. Six playable main characters with upgradeable weapons and armor, and more than 20 challenging dungeons await you in a fascinating story that lasts over 40 hours.


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Yay more free games I'll never have the time to play. But I'll take them damn it.
 
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Niiice. Dust: An Elysian Tail came out of nowhere. Love the art direction.

Heard good things about Spelunky and love that some of these are cross-buys.
 
Rainbow Moon from Eastasiafot is very fun, if you like old-school tactical JRPG's .

I played that for a week or so, when it released a few years ago.
One of the few games I bought DLC for, I would probably have spent much more money on it - if it were free back in the day when it released - since the microtransactions stuff are very tempting there, to avoid some grind to overpower - but the monster spawn were pretty varied compared to similar games back in the day - so it's not that bad if you decide to grind instead. :-/
Really looking forward to the sequel Rainbow Skies.. :)
 
any idea when the oct games hit the store?

From EU-blog..

In summary
Leaving PS Plus:
8th October: Velocity 2X
8th October: Sportsfriends
8th October: PlayStation Battle Royale
8th October: Hoard
8th October: TxK
8th October: Joe Danger VITA
Entering PS Plus:
8th October: Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)
8th / 10th October: DRIVECLUB PlayStation Plus Edition (PS4)
8th October: Dust: An Elysian Tail (PS4)
8th October: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (PS3)
8th October: Pix the Cat (PS Vita/PS4 Cross Buy)
8th October: Rainbow Moon (PS Vita/PS3 Cross Buy)
8th October: Spelunky (PS4/PS3/PS Vita Cross Buy)

Edit: I assume it's oct. 7 in US, since OP's message says that, so might be a good idea to be a day before that, if you have forgotten to download some of the leaving games.... :-/
 
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Looks like another solid month for PS+ on the PS4. The best bang for your buck keeps on delivering.
 
Good month.

I have Dust on 360. But I gave the system to my nephew. Will be downloading this.

I always wanted to play Spelunky.

Pix the Cat I'm curious about.

DC will be bought. But I may download the PS+ version for the hell of it.

Unfortunately my baby nephew dropped my PS Vita into the dogs water bowl. I seriously doubt that I'll buy another one anytime soon.
 
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