Learn to work together in a hilarious co-op adventure, think tactically to survive and outwit the perfect organism, then discover and tame new species with December’s monthly PlayStation Plus games. It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem release for PlayStation Plus members on December 3rd¹.

But before we take a closer look at each game in turn, we’d like to highlight some PlayStation Plus activities happening this December as part of the broader PlayStation 30^Th Anniversary celebrations (which you may have seen earlier this year). Activities include tournaments, a free online multiplayer weekend, a PlayStation Plus Premium trial, a first look at classic games and more. For more information, see the bottom of this post.

Now back to the games!

It takes two | PS4, PS5

It Takes Two is a genre-bending platform adventure designed exclusively for co-op play. Choose between couch or online co-op with split-screen play, and invite a friend to join in for free with the Friend’s Pass² and work together on a variety of fun gameplay challenges. Play as the feuding couple Cody and May, two people who were turned into dolls by a magic spell. Together they are trapped in a fantastical world where the unpredictable hides behind every corner, and reluctantly face the challenge of saving their broken relationship. Master unique and interconnected character abilities in each new level. Help each other overcome a plethora of unexpected obstacles and laugh-out-loud moments. Step into the furry tails of gangster squirrels, control a pair of underpants, DJ in a lively nightclub and bobsled through a magical snow globe. Experience a heartfelt and hilarious story where narrative and gameplay are interwoven into a unique metaphorical experience.

Aliens: Dark Descent | PS4, PS5

Fight to keep your squad alive against the deadliest enemy humanity has ever faced. Aliens: Dark Descent is a real-time combat strategy game in which you command a group of hardened colonial marines to stop a horrific xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers against legendary Xenomorphs, rogue agents of the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of terrifying creatures new to the Alien series. Infiltrate large open levels and destroy enemies with your squad by issuing orders strategically and intuitively. Proceed carefully because your enemies will adapt their tactics to your actions as they hunt you because death is permanent.

Tempem | PS5

Every child dreams of becoming a Temtem tamer; Explore the six islands of the Airborne Archipelago, discover new species and make good friends along the way. Now it’s your turn to embark on an epic adventure and make your dreams come true. Catch new Temtem on the floating islands of Omninesia, battle other tamers on the sandy beaches of Deniz, or trade with your friends on the ash-covered fields of Tucma. Defeat the ever-annoying Belsoto Clan and end their plan to rule the archipelago, defeat all eight dojo leaders and become the ultimate Temtem tamer.

All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members from December 3rd to January 6th.

^{1Availability of Classics, Playtests and Game Catalogs varies depending on time, region/country and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus For more information and updates on PS Plus offers, click here. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription that automatically charges a recurring subscription fee (at the then current PS Store price) at the frequency you selected at time of purchase until canceled. The conditions apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms.}

²Find out more about Friends Pass Here.

Last chance to download November games

PlayStation Plus members have until December 2nd to add Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, Ghostwire: Tokyo and Death Note Killer Within to their game libraries.

PlayStation 30^Th Anniversary celebrations

PlayStation Plus Premium game trial

PlayStation Plus Premium members can enjoy a trial of the exciting sci-fi action-adventure Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 when it joins the service on December 3rd. But that’s not the only PlayStation Plus Premium news we have to share¹…

PlayStation Plus Premium Classics for December

Today we’re excited to share the first reveal of a trio of classic PlayStation titles joining the PlayStation Plus Premium lineup in December, all helping to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary^Th Anniversary. Starting December 10th, members can complete the PS2 Sly trilogy with the release of Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, as well as enjoy Naughty Dog’s PS2 adventure Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. We will share more news about the full PlayStation Plus games catalog and premium product ranges¹later.

Free Online Multiplayer Weekend | 6th-8th December

To continue to celebrate the amazing online games and communities on PlayStation, we’re hosting an extended free online multiplayer weekend from December 6th to 8th. These days you can enjoy online multiplayer for games you own without having a PlayStation Plus membership on PS5 and PS4 consoles³.

³Available for PS5 and PS4 games with online mode. Internet connection and PlayStation Network account required.

Esports tournament | 6th-8th December

That same weekend, we’re hosting a series of PS5 esports tournaments with titles like EA Sports FC 25, NBA 2K25, Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Madden NFL 25, College Football 25, UFC 5, MLB The Show 24 and Guilty Gear Strive. If you own and qualify for one of these games, you can compete on December 6th and 8th to win avatars and other game-specific prizes. Players on PS5 can log in via Game Hub or the PlayStation Tournaments button in-game. Keep an eye on Competence.playstation.com for all upcoming tournament details.

Competition | December 10th – 23rd

To celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, we’re giving away a 30-month PlayStation Plus Premium membership to 30 winners in each participating country!

This year we’re honoring the legendary games in our Classics catalog^Th Anniversary-themed competition from December 10th to 23rd. To participate, purchase a PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe membership and play any game from the Classics catalog. If you’re already a PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe member, simply jump into any game from the Classics catalog to qualify.

The participating countries are Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia.

Restrictions apply, see official rules here.

Sony Pictures core offering | 3rd-9th December

To celebrate 30 years of PlayStation, PlayStation Plus members will receive 30% off 100 top films on Sony Pictures Core starting December 3rd until December 9th⁴. Discover a collection of fan-favorite films including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Uncharted, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire⁵.

Sony Pictures Core Movie Credit Promo | December 10th – January 10th⁶

Purchase a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership and receive movie credits to use in the Sony Pictures Core app. Immerse yourself in epic blockbusters like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and more⁷– Your next movie marathon starts here⁸!

⁴Regions: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Japan, France.

⁵Access requires a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 console and a SONY PICTURES CORE account, subject to the SONY PICTURES CORE Terms of Service. Movie/TV content availability varies by time, region, format and plan. Must be at least 18 years old. A film credit (if available) may be given in lieu of the discount

⁶Offer valid from December 10, 2024 to January 10, 2025. Offer only available if no other discount applies. Offers cannot be combined or stacked. The number of film credits varies depending on the plan and membership status. Offer is only available with purchase on PS5, web browser and mobile devices (PS App). PS Plus has a recurring subscription fee that will be charged automatically until canceled. Terms of use apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms. To redeem film credit, a separate download of the Sony Pictures Core app is required. To register for a Sony Pictures Core account, you must be at least 18 years old. Film credit must be claimed and redeemed in the app by January 10, 2026. Sony Pictures general terms and conditions apply: https://www.sonypicturescore.com/termsofservice

⁷Title and availability vary by market.

⁸Regions: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, France.