Sony has unveiled an exciting lineup of PlayStation Plus Essential titles for April 2025, featuring RoboCop: Rogue City for PS5, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre for both PS4 and PS5, and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory for PS4. These games were announced in a recent PlayStation.Blog post and will be available to subscribers starting April 1, until the next set of games is introduced on May 5.
For those eager to dive in, the April lineup offers diverse experiences. RoboCop: Rogue City, developed by Teyon and Nacon, is a first-person shooter that immerses players in the role of Alex Murphy as he combats crime in a dystopian Detroit. A significant update in January of the previous year added a New Game Plus mode, enhancing replayability. Our review at launch gave it a solid 7/10, praising its faithful homage to the '80s classic.
If you're in the mood for some intense multiplayer action, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre by Sumo Digital and Gun Media might be your pick. This asymmetrical multiplayer game pits players against each other in a survival scenario involving the notorious Slaughter Family. It's a thrilling, albeit technically challenging, experience that earned a 6/10 in our review, noted for its gripping moments.
For a more relaxed pace, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory from Bandai Namco offers a turn-based monster-collecting adventure. With over 320 Digimon to encounter and collect, players can explore a new perspective on the original Cyber Sleuth story. This game is perfect for those looking to delve into a rich digital world without the high-octane action of the other titles.
As these new titles hit the PlayStation Plus service next week, don't forget to grab the March 2025 titles before they disappear on March 31. The previous month's lineup, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, provided a strong selection that you won't want to miss.
Which April 2025 PlayStation Plus game will you play first?