As far asDecember’s PS Plus gamesgo,LEGO DC Super VIllainsstands out a bit compared to the month’s other games. Both stylistically and gameplay wise, it’s a completely different game, but its inclusion in December’s lineup could be a very intentional move on the part ofLEGOfranchise developer TT Games. For the past couple of years, TT Games has been hard at work onLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and after numerous delays, it’s set to come out in spring of next year. With the release window creeping closer and closer, makingLEGO DC Super Villainsfree for PS Plus is a great way of building anticipation, and possibly signaling for future updates.
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Getting Gamers Back Into The LEGO Franchise
TheLEGOfranchise has routinely been known for having a steady stream of releases, but recent years have broken that tradition in a big way.LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’s massive scaleand various delays have made it the top priority for developer TT Games, and that makesLEGO DC Super Villainsthe last game to come out for the franchise. While the series has maintained a loyal fanbase, other gamers wouldn’t be blamed for letting the series drop off their radar after over three years of dormancy.
MakingLEGO DC Super Villainsfree with PS Plus gets gamers up to speed in more ways than one. Because it was the last entry in the series, it has the most updated gameplay mechanics compared to otherLEGOtitles. WhileThe Skywalker Saga’s gameplayhas been established to be very different from previous installments,DC Super Villainswill still provide the closest approximation of the currentLEGOexperience. So not only can the game get gamers back into theLEGOfranchise as a whole, but ifDC Super Villainsinfluences them to pick upThe Skywalker Saga, it shouldn’t feel completely unfamiliar.
Teasing The Skywalker Saga’s Spring Release
There is no solid release date forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagajust yet, but makingLEGO DC Super Villainsfree with PS Plus could mean one of two encouraging things. First, it could mean thatThe Skywalker Sagawill soon get a hard release date announcement, as December is also a big month forStar Warswith the upcoming release ofThe Book of Boba Fett.Or on a possibly more likely note,The Skywalker Saga’s spring 2022 release window could be locked in at TT Games, and this PS Plus offer is a way of slowly stirring up anticipation. While it’s possible neither could happen, it seems like too good of a marketing opportunity for TT Games or publisher WB Games to pass up.
PS Plus' monthly free games are always the source of buzz in the gaming community, and December is no exception. On top of the possible hype building forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,PS Plus' free games for December 2021 are great for Souls-like fans. There has been no word onThe Skywalker Sagafrom WB Games or TT Games since the game’s last showing at Gamescom, but it’s hard to deny just how fitting this month’s offering ofLEGO DC Super Villainsis for those looking forward to adventuring through a galaxy far, far away next year.
PlayStation Plussubscribers get a handful of free games every month.
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