The end of the year is looming, but PlayStation continues to surprise with unexpected offers. This week PS4 and PS5 players can download a complete game for freewithout even needing PlayStation Plus. A rare offer… and above all, a good deal not to be missed.
This title, often compared to Ghost of Tsushima or its successor Ghost of Yōtei, immerses you in a Japanese infiltration atmosphere, with a real-time tactical approach. And even if it is not about Ghost of Yōtei in himself, the experience is surprisingly closeand some find it just as gripping.
A tactical masterpiece inspired by feudal Japan, collect without condition
The game currently offered is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogundeveloped by Mimimi Productions. Originally released in 2016, it’s back in the spotlight thanks to an unexpected spotlight on the PlayStation Store.
The story takes place in the middle of the Edo era, where a shogun tries to consolidate his domination over Japan. To thwart plots and repel threats, he recruits five specialists with formidable talents:
- Hayatothe silent ninja
- Mugenthe brutal samurai
- Aikothe geisha expert in camouflage
- Yukistreet child and cunning trapper
- Takumaprecise and discreet sniper
The official synopsis promises real immersion:
“Take control of a team of fearsome specialists and sneak in the shadows between dozens of enemies. Choose your strategy to infiltrate powerful castles, snowy monasteries or secret forest camps. Set traps, poison your opponents or avoid contact with them.”
How to download Shadow Tactics for free on PlayStation
Good news: no PS Plus subscription is required, and the full game can be picked up by following these two simple steps:
- Go to the page demonstration of the game in the PlayStation Store.
- Click “Add to Library”, then recover the full version of the game.
No official end date has been communicated. Some players believe this is a temporary bug or error. So better add it now, before the offer disappears.