You thought you had covered the new PlayStation Plus features for November? Think again. A little-known title has just been added to the Extra and Premium catalog, and it is already shaking up the community with its bold concept and striking atmosphere. “Pacific Drive”, developed by Ironwood Studios and published by Kepler Interactive, arrives discreetly in the subscription, but leaves no one unscathed.
Available from November 18 on PS5 via PS Plus Extra and Premium, this horror-tinged exploration game offers a solo adventure behind the wheel of a vehicle, in the heart of a mysterious and unstable area. No more jumpscares and enemies that appear out of nowhere: here, nature itself becomes hostile, unpredictable, almost supernatural.
A unique experience that fascinates PS5 players
Far from blockbusters like GTA V or resurrected classics like Tomb Raider: Anniversary, also present in the PS Plus selection for November, Pacific Drive is something of a UFO. What could have remained a simple road survival game becomes an atmospheric, visceral work, supported by careful artistic direction and atypical game mechanics.
The GAMINGbible editorial team doesn’t hide its enthusiasm: “Your gaming experience will depend entirely on your involvement. But if you prepare yourself for some difficulties, the unique style of Pacific Drive guarantees you one of the most thrilling experiences of 2024.”
On Reddit, opinions are pouring in. One player describes the title as “a criminally underrated gem that you shouldn’t overlook”, praising its progression and originality. Another nuance: “Even if you’re turned off by horror games, try this one. It’s scary, but ultimately it’s you against nature, and there’s something supernatural about nature.”
Without weapons, without monsters, without frenzied pursuits, the game plays the card of dull unease and psychological tension, a rarity in the PS Plus catalog.
Who is Pacific Drive for – and why you should give it a chance
Pacific Drive isn’t for every gamer, but it speaks to those looking for a different experience, a suspended moment between exploration, management and emotional survival. It focuses on total immersion, and requires a little patience – but those who immerse themselves in it readily get lost.
Already available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, the game could well experience a second life thanks to its arrival in the PlayStation universe. Because if the sales figures did not follow the release, the feedback from the players is more and more laudatory.
And now that Sony has placed it at the heart of its subscription offer, it’s up to you to embark on this unique road trip, between waking nightmare and fascinating escapade.