The PlayStation Plus game catalog lineup for March has been revealed. EA’s MMA fighting game UFC 5 headlines this month’s game catalog additions. The game features several refinements and enhancements over its predecessor, and is the first game in the UFC series to be developed using EA’s Frostbite engine. The PS Plus game catalog will also add action platformer Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, arcade football game Captain Tsubasa: Rise of a New Champion, retro arcade management simulation game Arcade Paradise, interactive adventure game Syberia – The World Before, and more. Starting March 18, PS Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium members will be able to play all games added to the subscription service.
Sony also announced the addition of PS Plus Classics Catalog and PS VR2 games for PS Plus Deluxe members this month. Last month, the PlayStation parent company announced the PS Plus games of the month for March – Dragon Age: Veiled Guardians, Sonic Colors: Definitive Edition, and TMNT: Cowabunga Collection. Currently, all PS Plus subscribers can get three-monthly games through the service.
PS Plus game catalog titles for March
UFC 5 joins the game catalog this month, bringing an authentic MMA fighting experience. The game features a new damage system that depicts the blood, sweat, and facial injuries that occur during combat. UFC 5 improves fighting mechanics and streamlines grappling for faster submissions.
It features a single-player career mode and an online career mode where the player’s custom warriors can compete in matches. UFC 5 is coming to PS5.
UFC 5 has a realistic damage system
Photo credit: EA
Also new this month is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The game is a Metroidvania-like platformer that takes inspiration from action platformers like Dead Cells and bundles it with grueling platforming and tough boss fights. Players assume the role of Sargon, tasked with finding a kidnapped prince in the winding labyrinth of Kaf Mountain.
The game focuses on exploration, encouraging players to seek out secrets and discover hidden treasures and challenges. The Lost Crown will be released on PS4 and PS5
Graphic adventure game Syberia: The World Before also joined the game catalog in March. The fourth game in the Syberia series, developed and published by Microids, tells the story of two characters, Kate and Dana, between 1937 and 2004. The game is set in Eastern Europe and encourages players to make discoveries through interactive exploration as they search for clues in the environment.
“Syberia: The World Before” is the fourth game in the “Syberia” series and can be played on PS4 and PS5.
Syberia: The World Before is developed by Microids
Photo credit: Microids
Here’s the full list of games launching in the PS Plus game catalog this month for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe/Premium members:
PS Plus Classic Catalog
Sony has added three classic Armored Core games to the classic catalog for PS Plus Deluxe/Premium members. These include Armored Core, the first game in the iconic FromSoftware series; Armored Core: Project Phantom, the second game; and Armored Core: Arena Masters, the third game in the series. All three games will be available on PS4 and PS5.
Finally, PS VR2 owners will get Arcade Paradise VR this month as part of a PS Plus Deluxe/Premium subscription. All games will be added to the service on March 18th.
