Upcoming Highlights: Mortal Kombat 1, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Sword of the Sea, Earth Defense Force 6, and More – PlayStation.Blog

Alright, so here’s a wild ride through PlayStation Plus’s latest stuff. Warning: My thoughts might zigzag a bit, but hey, that’s how my brain works sometimes. Buckle up!

Okay, here we go — year 15 of PlayStation Plus (can you believe it?). I mean, feels like just yesterday we were logging in with excitement, and here they are, still giving us awesome games to dig into.

This month? Oh man, it’s packed. Mortal Kombat 1 is back, and it’s as fierce as ever. Unleash brutal goodness that’ll get your heart racing (and maybe your thumbs too, if you’re not careful). Swinging around as Spidey in Marvel’s NYC? That iconic skyline — I’ve dreamed of it, though my dreams often have way less web slinging.

But hold on, there’s more — aliens in Earth Defense Force 6. Seriously, I always thought I’d be terrible in an alien invasion, but in a game? Maybe I could save the world. Maybe not. And then there’s Sword of the Sea. Day one launch, people! It’s like being granted a sneak peek into another world, and frankly, that sounds like just the break I need. Beat up some baddies, then bask in nostalgia with Resident Evil 2 and 3.

Oh, also — Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has a trial. Five hours to decide if you’re into it or not. Kind of like speed dating for games… well, sort of. It’s funky, but you get it.

Right, Mortal Kombat 1. Love it or hate it, right? After Mortal Kombat 11’s craziness, Fire God Liu Kang dreams up a new timeline. It’s packed with story mode drama and famous fighters getting all fresh storylines. So, if you thought you knew them… think again. Almost Shakespearean drama, I guess.

Marvel’s Spider-Man next. Good ol’ Peter Parker — here, he isn’t your everyday neighborhood Spider-Man. Nope. He’s older, wiser, and caught up in saving millions (also juggling terrible personal crises). It’s all very “with great power…” you know?

And have you heard of Sword of the Sea? It’s all about surfing across sand dunes. Picture this: a Hoversword — part skateboard, part surfboard, part “what even is this?” Brilliant, right? It’s like the beach, minus the sunburn.

Earth Defense Force 6, set a few years after… uh, horrible destruction. Humanity’s hanging by a thread (as per usual in these games), and you’re the soldier to save the day. Bit overwhelming, tbh. But hey, someone’s gotta do it.

Oh! Unicorn Overlord sounds like a fairytale chaos — tactical RPG goodness. Think Vanillaware’s style but with a fantasy twist! Adventure awaits! And let’s not skip Atelier Ryza 3 — hearing voices, gates to somewhere mysterious. It’s the stuff legends (or games) are made of.

Moving on — Indika, this story-driven quirky thing, nun on a strange adventure. Talking to devils, Dostoyevski style. Weird, right? And yet, I’m intrigued.

Then there’s Harold Halibut, which is charmingly about friendship, life in a massive wet spaceship, and a quest for dry land. Handmade stories are my jam, honestly.

Coral Island is kind of the calming farming sim we all secretly crave. Again, maybe that’s just me? Anyway, leave behind the bustling city and chill with some crops and animals. It’s like breathing fresh air — virtually.

Alright, wrap it up with some Resident Evil throwbacks for the PS5/PS4 crowd. Leon and Claire are back in the nightmare of Raccoon City, enhanced and ready to test your nerve — if that’s your thing.

Well… who knows if I’d ever try these all? But jot this down, check out what tickles your fancy. There’s always something unpredictable with PlayStation Plus. Or maybe that’s just life? Go forth and game, folks!