PlayStation users are set to enjoy a temporary opportunity to engage in online play for premium titles, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and EA Sports FC 26, without needing an active PS Plus subscription. This promotion runs over the weekend, from Saturday, December 6, to Sunday, December 7, allowing those without a subscription to experience online multiplayer benefits.

Unlike PC players, both PS4 and PS5 users must typically maintain a PS Plus subscription for online play with any titles that are not free-to-play. With the upcoming free multiplayer weekend, PlayStation aims to attract non-subscribers to explore the system’s multiplayer capabilities.

PS Plus has been a pivotal service for PlayStation since its introduction during the PlayStation 3 era. It now offers three subscription tiers—Essential, Extra, and Premium—with various benefits, including access to online play, cloud storage, and monthly free games. The higher subscription tiers include a broader selection of games available for play without extra charges, akin to Xbox’s Game Pass.

Multiplayer Games To Try

Here are some recommended multiplayer games for the weekend:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (PS4, PS5)
• EA Sports FC 26 (PS4, PS5)
• Grand Theft Auto Online (PS4, PS5)
• ARC Raiders (PS5)
• Elden Ring Nightreign (PS4, PS5)

For PlayStation fans, this opportunity serves as an excellent chance to kick back with some popular titles if they own them, providing a platform for users to enjoy competitive multiplayer experiences. Nonetheless, it’s crucial to note that this offer temporarily lifts the subscription requirement for access, while the complete benefits of PS Plus remain unavailable during this period.

With the year-end games launching and excitement surrounding the Call of Duty series’ latest addition, this weekend’s multiplayer access could rejuvenate interest in various premium games.