Some PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS4 and PS5 have just been dealt a significant downgrade. PS Plus is split into three tiers. The bottom tier is PS Plus Essential. This version is nothing more than what PS Plus has been for years, which is – for the most part –multiplayer access and a few “free” games every month. For December 2022, PS Plus subscribers were once again handed a trio of games to play, including Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which is actually Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 all in one remastered package. That said, you’re not getting one of the best trilogies in gaming if you’re in the Middle East, presumably due to the game’s sexual content, including same-sex relationships. What subscribers in this part of the world are getting is zombie game Unturned, which is very popular, but not nearly equivalent to Mass Effect Legendary Edition in terms of value. This isn’t to say it’s worse. It’s very popular, but it’s also free-to-play on PC. On console, it’s $24.99, but even at this price point, it doesn’t compare to a package that includes some of the best RPGs ever made.
