What are the free PlayStation games good for in March?

Customers with a PS Plus subscription receive a selection of games free of charge every month. There will be four such games for free in March 2021 – TECHNOLOGY BUTTON will check what they’re good for.

Below we list the free games for March and reveal what they’re good for:

The free PS Plus games in March

In March 2021, Sony will make four games available to PS Plus subscribers: “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” (PS4), “Remnant from the Ashes” (PS4), “Maquette” (PS5 only) and “Farpoint” . In addition, Sony’s “Play at Home” initiative will be launched at the beginning of March. As part of the promotion, all PlayStation players will receive a free title for the PS4, regardless of whether they have a PS Plus subscription or not.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake (PS4)

The remake of the popular “Final Fantasy VII” game is strictly speaking only the first part of a four-title remake of the classic from 1997. It covers about 30 percent of the original story, mainly the storyline in the city of Midgar. There, the well-known FF hero Cloud Strife has joined a rebellious group that is fighting the Shinra Corporation because it has almost completely used up the life energy of the planet. The Japanese RPG was released for the PS4 in 2020 and should also be launched for the new console, the PS5, later this year. The current PS Plus offer therefore only relates to the PS4 version, which PS5 players can also play thanks to backward compatibility.

Remnant from the Ashes (PS4)

In the shooter “Remnant from the Ashes” everything revolves around the fight against the so-called Saat, a mighty monster army. The aim is to destroy the “root”, the core of the hostile powers that overran the earth and almost completely destroyed it. The last survivors use portals to follow the interdimensional tracks of the enemy. The high degree of difficulty of the game is remarkable. Players can fight alone or with up to two others in the post-apocalyptic world. The battles are varied and the various opponents can only be defeated with adapted tactics.

For Soulslike fans who don’t already know the title, the free PS-Plus offer should be very interesting. Every step and every collected resource counts, the frustration threshold should not be too low – “Dark Souls”, “Nioh”, “Bloodborne” and Co. send their regards. In this context, the integrated co-op mode is a lot of fun.

Maquette (PS5 only)

The puzzle game “Maquette” brings players into an almost magical world in which the Matryoshka principle applies: Everything contains a smaller version of itself. The game environment therefore always exists in several versions, which can be viewed from the first person research applies. The story of a pair of lovers unfolds bit by bit, which can be uncovered by solving puzzles. The game was released directly for PS-Plus on March 2nd and is initially only playable on the PS5 (and PC). PS4 players, on the other hand, do not benefit from the PS Plus campaign in March and have to buy the game regularly in the shop.

Farpoint VR (PS VR)

Hardly any other video game genre is as suitable for VR technology as the shooter – one would think. So far, however, the big VR shooters have fallen short of expectations. “Farpoint” is completely different: As a shuttle pilot, you end up as a player on a strange planet when you involuntarily end up in a wormhole. The strange surface and hostile environment are perfect for VR technology. There you fight primarily against large, insect-like monsters.

Shooters are generally not known for a profound storyline and “Farpoint” cannot score with that either. Depending on the speed, the game only lasts four to six hours. In addition to the VR glasses, a so-called VR target controller is also required, which also increases the fun of the game enormously. The movements of your own two hands on the controller are extremely well integrated into the game. In order to aim, players have to lift the controller to eye level, for example. Accordingly, “Farpoint” is suitable for shooter but above all VR fans. Not only the optics, but also the whole gameplay are adapted to the technology and can be a lot of fun with the appropriate equipment.

A free PS Plus game from February still available

Destruction AllStars (PS5)

Destruction AllStars launched for PlayStation 5 on February 2nd and came straight out of the free PS Plus lineup. In the multiplayer title, players can choose from 16 characters. They have their own vehicle as well as individual weapons and skills. In an arena, you can battle the other vehicles in demolition derby style. In contrast to the Derby, the game continues even after your vehicle has been destroyed. Players can continue fighting on foot and jump over opponents’ cars. Since the game is not yet available, we cannot give a conclusion. But the dual mechanics with fighting on foot and on wheels looks quite promising. Destruction AllStars is available for download to PS Plus subscribers until April 5th.

PlayStation Plus Collection free for PS5 buyers

Since the PlayStation 5 has been available since November 19, the currently offered PS Plus games also apply to the new console. Sony has gone a step further and is giving all buyers of the PS5 the Plus Collection with a total of 20 games, including a few hits.

The collection is intended to provide a basis for owners of the new console for whom there have not yet been very many new titles. The games are available for free download and can be played for as long as you have a subscription to PS Plus.

Here is the full list of all 20 games in the collection

• Bloodborne
• Days Gone
• Detroit: Become Human
• God of War
• Infamous Second Son
• Ratchet and Clank 
• The Last Guardian
• The Last of Us Remastered
• Until Dawn
• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
• Batman: Arkham Knight
• Battlefield 1
• Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
• Fallout 4
• Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
• Monster Hunter: World
• Mortal Kombat X
• Persona 5
• Resident Evil 7 biohazard