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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: Hogwarts Legacy, Blue Prince, the second episode of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and more

Have you been eagerly awaiting your acceptance letter to Hogwarts? This month, you can finally step into the magical world of the wizarding school and its spellbinding surroundings with Hogwarts Legacy.

Or, you could investigate a mysterious shifting manor filled with puzzles in Blue Prince, continue the nostalgic narrative adventure of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage with Tape 2, or golf your heart away in EA Sports PGA Tour.

There's plenty to choose from in April's PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup*. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 and Blue Prince are both releasing day one into Game Catalog, with Blue Prince available to play April 10, and Bloom & Rage Tape 2 available April 15. EA Sports PGA Tour will also be playable April 10, while all other titles will be playable from April 15.

Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium welcomes survival horror Alone in the Dark 2 from the original PlayStation and PS2's kaiju-filled fighting brawler War of the Monsters.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium | Game Catalog

Hogwarts Legacy | PS4, PS5

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be. Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark Wizards and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.

Blue Prince | PS5

Welcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. In Blue Prince, you embark on a genre-defying experience, filled with a unique mix of mystery, strategy, and puzzles that weave together to create an unpredictable journey. As the heir of Mt. Holly, you have been tasked to explore its shifting halls in search of Room 46. Yet as your journey takes you further into the mansion's depths, you start to discover that there is more lurking under the surface than a missing room. Investigate a past woven with the threads of blackmail, political intrigue, and the mysterious disappearance of a local children's book author. The deeper you venture, the more you realize that the past is closer than it appears.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage – Tape 2 | PS5

Dontnod's latest narrative adventure takes you to a picturesque corner of Michigan in 1995, where lies the seemingly sleepy little town of Velvet Cove. Between dense woodlands and serene lakes, it's a place where beauty meets the bizarre. The first episode, titled Bloom, was included in the Game Catalog in February. This new episode, titled Rage, continues and concludes the sisterhood's adventure. As the story unfolds, the bonds forged through their growing friendship, their punk band, and the unexplained event that forever changed their lives are put to the ultimate test. Navigate between dual timelines – 1995 and 2022 – to uncover the life-changing secrets they discovered back then and understand why they're reuniting now, after all these years. Together, they must confront the fateful memories that have eluded them for the past 27 years.

EA Sports PGA Tour | PS5

The exclusive home of the Majors, EA Sports PGA Tour features Pure Strike for superior golf gameplay and unrivaled access to the world's most exclusive golf courses. As your golf game improves, so does your path to becoming a Major champion. Create and customize a golfer, develop your skill set with new Shot Types, gain deeper course knowledge as you play, and learn to attack every hole like a pro. The tee is yours at 30 courses, including some of the world's most exclusive, designed in stunning quality with Frostbite so you can enjoy more of golf's finer details than ever before.

Battlefield 1 | PS4

Experience the dawn of all-out war in Battlefield 1. Fight your way through epic battles ranging from tight urban combat in a besieged French city to the heavily defended mountain forts in the Italian Alps or frantic combats in the deserts of Arabia. Discover a world at war through an adventure-filled campaign, or join in epic multiplayer battles with up to 64 players, and adapt your tactics to the earth-shattering destruction and dynamic weather. Fight as infantry, lead horse charges or take control of amazing vehicles on land, air and sea, from tanks and biplanes to the gigantic Behemoths – some of the largest vehicles in Battlefield history.

PlateUp! | PS4, PS5

PlateUp! combines chaotic kitchen and restaurant management with strategic planning and development to create a delightful roguelite dish unlike any other. Up to four players build and run a restaurant from scratch, choosing dishes, buying and placing appliances – some of which can be daisy-chained together to create ambitious automatic kitchens – cooking food and serving customers. Players have free rein to design their restaurant which will expand and develop between shifts – with additional content and challenges unlocked through progression. Equip your restaurant to handle the most fickle of customers and deliver them what they need, right when they need it.

PlayStation Plus Premium

Alone in the Dark 2 | PS4, PS5

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Alone in the Dark has Edward Carnby dive into another mystery. This classic survival horror-game, initially released in 1993 on the original PlayStation, is playable on PS5 for the first time.

War of the Monsters | PS4, PS5

Giant monsters have stormed the planet, and they're fighting each other for supremacy. In War of the Monsters, choose your own mutant brute (or armored robot, or giant lava beast) then battle it out across 13 destructible battlegrounds. This PlayStation 2 classic from 2003 looks stunning in HD and features full trophy support – including an all-important platinum.

Because this title does not support PlayStation 2 peripherals, there may be times where the game plays differently to the original, or where some features may not be available.

*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: Hogwarts Legacy, Blue Prince, the second episode of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and more

Alone in the Dark 2 and War of the Monsters join PlayStation Plus Premium.

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[Baemono]

I'm surprised WB accepted to put the game there considering how well it is still selling

 

[bender]

Great month for me. Topher yer a Wizard is a game I've wanted to play, but would probably never buy and the trial was way too brief to get a feeling for it. Looking forward to Blue Prince and War of the Monsters too.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

Hogwarts Legacy! Never thought that that ever be on PS+. It's still selling like crazy near full price. Was waiting for it to hit 30$

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Of course Hogwarts Legacy is there after i bought it 2 days ago. Why wouldn't it?

 

[Baemono]

Of course Hogwarts Legacy is there after i bought it 2 days ago. Why wouldn't it?

Tell me about your next purchases

 

[LordCBH]

Don't where's the fucking PS2 ratchet games, you chodes?

 

[Borealis]

Of course Hogwarts Legacy is there after i bought it 2 days ago. Why wouldn't it?

Try to get a refund from Sony. I heard that its very possible if you bought it this close to the addition.

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

Literally bought Hogwarts in the sale a couple of weeks ago...

Tiago Rodrigues

Ouch :'(

 

[KimDongHwan]

Wow crazy, I was super planning to buy Blue Prince (still making the purchase on Steam) but glad that people got it day one for the subscription, great step up!

 

[TehGoomba7s]

Golf is still capped at 30fps isn't it?

 

[MadchesterManc]

War of the Monsters was a lot of fun back in the day, will revisit that one. Hopefully its had some improvements over the previous PS4 release.

 

[viveks86]

Whoa. Blue Prince is a nice surprise. It's 92 to Metacritic!

 

[mckmas8808]

I'm surprised WB accepted to put the game there considering how well it is still selling

Me too! But now I'm going to play it LOL! I would have never bought it before.

 

[Aenima]

This would have been a great month for me if i was still subscribed for the Extra tier. Will have to keep waiting for a big promo on Hogwarts to eventually play it.

 

[Nankatsu]

Pretty good month.

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm surprised WB accepted to put the game there considering how well it is still selling

PS probably did a broader deal with them for Suicide Squad marketing, Hogwarts PS+, and maybe even exclusivity on the new Batman. Clearly they are looking for a major bailout after their whole gaming division has nearly collapsed.

 

[diffusionx]

I'm surprised WB accepted to put the game there considering how well it is still selling

Sometimes I get the feeling that WB doesn't want Hogwarts to sell lmao

 

[fastest finger]

Of course Hogwarts Legacy is there after i bought it 2 days ago. Why wouldn't it?

We thank you for your sacrifice.

 

[Hari Seldon]

Blue Prince is this years Balatro. Nice that PSplus is getting it day 1. It should make a nice data point to correlate day 1 PSplus with Steam CCU.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Good month with Hogwarts Legacy, but I already played and finished back when it launched.

Anyway, I'm going to give Blue Prince a shot and also jump into episode 2 of Lost Records.

 

[StueyDuck]

Looking forward to blue prince, a proper treat for both ps+ and gamepass owners

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Tell me about your next purchases

lmao! Good question. My backlog is hug right now. I'm trying to not buy anything until MGS Delta so...no luck there.

Try to get a refund from Sony. I heard that its very possible if you bought it this close to the addition.

You would think that...but i share my account with someone and he has already downloaded it and is playing it.

We thank you for your sacrifice.

This is how little faith i have on PS Plus. Never in a million years did i expect such a game to show up there after only a year and 2 months, specially because it's still selling so well.

 

[Alebrije]

Best deal of gaming ever....keeps deliverig.

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

Garbage classics lineup

 

[Mibu no ookami]

I mean I bought the game in October or November, sometimes you buy years in advance, sometimes, months, sometimes weeks, and sometimes days.

Lesson should be to only buy the games you really want to play right away and not others and if it ends up on a subscription service, you still got what you wanted which was to play it right away.

Also for those saying that it is still selling really well, REALLY need to learn how charting works and understand the number of people on PS+ Essential/Premium.

 

[Zacfoldor]

Hogwarts is excellent for those who haven't played. Blue Prince high big on metacritic. Zero fucks given about lost records bloom and doom, but the other 2 are legit.

 

[TropicanaTwista]

Dang that's a great month. Idc for Harry Potter but that's a massive get on a game a little over a year old. Blue Prince is right up my ally. The game seems like it was made for me, so day 0 there.

 

[SweetTooth]

Fantastic month

 

[xrnzaaas]

Alone in the Dark 2 is very tempting (to buy separately). It's a shame that the first game never released on PS, it would be nice to experience the og trilogy.

 

[Trunx81]

Playing Hogwarts now for a few hours (on PS4 .. playable, but sometimes it looks horrendous) and liking it, despite the bugs. Fighting system is great. It just doesn´t feel as polished as other games, say Ghost of Tsushima. Many bugs (had Sebastian once dissappear in the village only to have to wait for him to walk all the way from Hogwarts back to me, lol) that makes it feel like a Bethesda game.

All in all I´m happy I didn´t buy it, but I understand why Harry Potter fans love it.

 

[adamsapple]

Some more first party games are getting removed from PS+, even some PS3 games from the streaming catalog which is fuckin' bizarre.


Grand Theft Auto V – PS4 and PS5 Game Bundle
MotoGP 24 – PS5 and PS4
The Sims 4: Island Living – PS4
Walkabout Mini Golf – PS5
Synth Riders – PSVR2
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – PSVR2
Before Your Eyes – PSVR 2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – PSVR2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution – PSVR2
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – PS4
Stranded: Alien Dawn – PS4 and PS5
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame – PS5
Ghostrunner – PS5 and PS4
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition – PS4
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – PS4
Journey to the Savage Planet – PS5 and PS4
Portal Knights – PS4
Enter the Dungeon – PS4
Batman: Arkham Knight – PS4
inFAMOUS Second Son – PS4
Resistance: Fall of Man – PS3
Resistance 2 – PS3

 

[Portugeezer]

Some more first party games are getting removed from PS+, even some PS3 games from the streaming catalog which is fuckin' bizarre.


Grand Theft Auto V – PS4 and PS5 Game Bundle
MotoGP 24 – PS5 and PS4
The Sims 4: Island Living – PS4
Walkabout Mini Golf – PS5
Synth Riders – PSVR2
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – PSVR2
Before Your Eyes – PSVR 2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – PSVR2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution – PSVR2
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – PS4
Stranded: Alien Dawn – PS4 and PS5
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame – PS5
Ghostrunner – PS5 and PS4
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition – PS4
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – PS4
Journey to the Savage Planet – PS5 and PS4
Portal Knights – PS4
Enter the Dungeon – PS4
Batman: Arkham Knight – PS4
inFAMOUS Second Son – PS4
Resistance: Fall of Man – PS3
Resistance 2 – PS3

I feel like GTA5 is always leaving and entering.

Clearly getting Resistance remastered collection............. ...

 

[adamsapple]

Clearly getting Resistance remastered collection............. ...

I wish.

 

[dotnotbot]

Removing Resistance games makes no sense

 

[Thief1987]

Removing Resistance games makes no sense

Making no sense is basically how hulst&co operates

 

[Kerotan]

Did they update the last chance to play collection on the ps premium section?

 

[Kerotan]

Some more first party games are getting removed from PS+, even some PS3 games from the streaming catalog which is fuckin' bizarre.


Grand Theft Auto V – PS4 and PS5 Game Bundle
MotoGP 24 – PS5 and PS4
The Sims 4: Island Living – PS4
Walkabout Mini Golf – PS5
Synth Riders – PSVR2
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – PSVR2
Before Your Eyes – PSVR 2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – PSVR2
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution – PSVR2
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 – PS4
Stranded: Alien Dawn – PS4 and PS5
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame – PS5
Ghostrunner – PS5 and PS4
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition – PS4
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night – PS4
Journey to the Savage Planet – PS5 and PS4
Portal Knights – PS4
Enter the Dungeon – PS4
Batman: Arkham Knight – PS4
inFAMOUS Second Son – PS4
Resistance: Fall of Man – PS3
Resistance 2 – PS3

Well first party games come and go on the service. They'll be back as new editions eventually but what's truly Bizarre is resistance 1/2 PS3 getting added recently and now they're already gone. Seems very strange. Could be a remaster collection on the way.

 

[Trunx81]

Does that mean that you cant even play the downloaded version? Im new to ps+ extra

 

[Kerotan]

Does that mean that you cant even play the downloaded version? Im new to ps+ extra

Ps essential you own the games as long as you're subscribed. Ps extra and premium you can play the games until they're removed from the service.

So if you want to play any game on that list you have until May 22nd.

 

[Shaki12345]

Playing Hogwarts now for a few hours (on PS4 .. playable, but sometimes it looks horrendous) and liking it, despite the bugs. Fighting system is great. It just doesn´t feel as polished as other games, say Ghost of Tsushima. Many bugs (had Sebastian once dissappear in the village only to have to wait for him to walk all the way from Hogwarts back to me, lol) that makes it feel like a Bethesda game.

All in all I´m happy I didn´t buy it, but I understand why Harry Potter fans love it.

Tried it out as well. Not a big fan of HP but saw all the movies.

This game has fantastic atmosphere. Don't understand why there isn't a Lord of the Rings version of Hogwart's Legacy.

 

[Trunx81]

Ps essential you own the games as long as you're subscribed. Ps extra and premium you can play the games until they're removed from the service.

So if you want to play any game on that list you have until May 22nd.

That sucks. Oh well, time to platinum GTA5. Played it only on PS3 back in the day.

 

[mckmas8808]

That sucks. Oh well, time to platinum GTA5. Played it only on PS3 back in the day.

WOW!!!!

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Hum...they added Resistance games a few months ago only. Why remove those? Even if they weren't 1st party games...makes no sense.

Wasn't there a rumor about that trilogy getting some sort of remaster a while ago?

 

[Kerotan]

That sucks. Oh well, time to platinum GTA5. Played it only on PS3 back in the day.

GTA V has come and gone from the service 2 or 3 times now. Same for RDR2. They'll be back again but it could take 6 months or a year.

There's usually 1 rockstar game there. They removed San Andreas just before GTA V was added so I'm hoping that means GTA 3 or Vice city will be added soon.

Best advice is complete a game within a few months of them adding it.