PlayStation gamers can enjoy a huge freebie this weekend, no PS Plus needed

A lot of freebies often come to those signed up to PlayStation Plus, but this weekend even those without a subscription will be able to enjoy an array of free games at no extra cost. We’ve certainly got that Friday feeling now!

Think of this as a kind of early Christmas, with the magic it brings as short-lived but worthwhile as the festive period. From 9 December 12:01am until 10 December midnight, players will be able to access a whole range of multiplayer games normally only available via PS Plus or individually buying the games.

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This means players will be able to play with friends games like the recently released Modern Warfare 3. We know it’s been a mixed bag of a game so far, yet that hasn’t stopped it from breaking records since its release, so something must be worthwhile there… we just don’t, personally, see it. At least, not easily.

As you’d expect with this freebie, the end goal is for those not currently a part of PS Plus to then sign up to continue playing online with friends. The problem with this logic, however, is that Sony’s PS service hasn’t exactly been doing well recently, with January 2024’s free games line-up already looking pretty darn bleak.

Still, despite all the negativity towards the service, there are stunning open world titles to be found, so it’s always worth checking the full PS Plus catalogue before you decide the service isn’t for you.

The upcoming PS Free Online Multiplayer Weekend is only hours away from beginning; you can either take it or leave it, though be sure to prepare for that FOMO if you decide to ignore this massive weekend of freebies. On your head be it. And remember, this weekend is available to all PS4 and PS5 players regardless of whether you have PS Plus or not.