A game that launched as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass now gets aPS Plus Premiumtrial.PlayStation Plustransitioned into a three-tiered service in June 2022 as Sony now offers gamers a choice between Essential, Extra, and Premium. PS Plus Essential works the same way as the previous model, while Extra gives users access to a massive catalog of PS5 and PS4 titles.PS Plus Premium offers other benefits, such as the ability to download select PS1, PS2, and PSP games, but trials are probably its more unique feature. Premium members can download time-limited trials for some games and play them for a set duration. Some titles, likeHorizon Forbidden WestandCyberpunk 2077are available for five hours, while others can only be played for two or three. Sony has now added a new trial for a game released earlier in 2022.RELATED:It Looks Like PS Plus May Be Getting More Day One ReleasesThe game in question isSniper Elite 5, and PlayStation Plus Premium members can play it for up to an hour as a part of their subscription.Sniper Elite 5received generally favorable reviews when it came out in May 2022. Like its predecessor,Sniper Elite 5features several missions on large open mapsand gives players the freedom to complete objectives in various ways.
It’s strange that Sony added only a one-hour trial forSniper Elite 5, but it’s probably enough to give users an idea about how the game feels to play. It isn’t the only title to offer a relatively short time limit, asPS Plus Premium members also received a one-hour trial forGhostwire: Tokyo. While the duration differs between games, trials are still a great way for users to get hands-on experience and make an informed purchasing decision.
Coincidentally,Sniper Elite 5launched as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass. So, Sony’s offer of an hour of gameplay pales in comparison to the full game being available on day one on Microsoft’s service. Titles likeDeathloopandMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyare available on both Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Premium, so perhaps Sony could have added the full version ofSniper Elite 5to the catalog as well.
Sony is yet to reveal the PS Plus Extra and Premium lineups for December 2022. However, the free monthly games will be available from December 6, asPlayStation Plus members get access toMass Effect Legendary Edition,Biomutant, andDivine Knockoutat no extra cost.
Sniper Elite 5is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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