Each and every month, PlayStation Plus subscribers get access to several new games that are theirs to keep for as long as they're signed up for the service, which retails for $59.99 per year. May saw Sony giving subscribers three games: Battlefield V, Wreckfest: Drive Hard. Die Last. and Stranded Deep. In June, players will get three more: Operation: Tango, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown and Star Wars: Squadrons.
Here's what you need to know about Operation: Tango, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown and Star Wars: Squadrons.
Operation: Tango
Developed by Clever Plays, Operation: Tango is an online co-op game in which players team up to complete espionage missions as either an Agent or a Hacker. The game supports cross-platform play and requires a microphone for communication. While there will be a PlayStation 4 version of Operation: Tango, Sony is only giving away the PlayStation 5 version through PS Plus.
At the time of writing, Operation: Tango has not yet released on any platform, so there are no reviews available for the game.
Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown
Published by Sega, Virtua Fighter 5 arrived in arcades in 2006 before making its way to console in 2007. The latest installment in the popular fighting game series allows players to choose between a roster of unique fighters to win the Fifth World Fighting Tournament.
Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown has not yet been released on the PlayStation 4, so there are no reviews at this time. The original PlayStation 3 version of Virtua Fighter 5, though, holds an 85 on Metacritic. In general, the game's mechanics and accessibility were praised, though some critiques were levied at its lack of online features.
Star Wars: Squadrons
Published by Electronic Arts and developed by Motive Studios, Star Wars: Squadrons takes place following the destruction of Alderaan and allows players to fight for the Galactic Empire and New Republic in starfighters. There are a variety of different vehicle classes to choose from as well as both single- and multiplayer modes.
The PlayStation 4 version of Star Wars: Squadrons holds a 79 on Metacritic. While the gameplay and depth were praised, critics noted that the controls in Star Wars: Squadrons can be difficult to learn. There were also assorted mechanical issues and some missions were critiqued as frustrating.
How Did PS Plus Subscribers Make Out in June?
The free games for PS Plus in June 2021 are a gamble. Both Operation: Tango and Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown haven't actually released on their respective consoles yet, meaning that there's very little data about just how good the games are. For its part, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown is the latest version of a game that's over a decade old at this point, which might be a bit disappointing for some. Star Wars: Squadrons, though, may be good for some quick fun for those who haven't played the game before.
Battlefield V, Wreckfest: Drive Hard. Die Last. and Stranded Deep will be available until May 31. Operation: Tango and Star Wars: Squadrons will be free from June 1 until July 5, with Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown available until August 2.