PS Plus December 2020: Free Online Multiplayer Weekend returns this month

The PlayStation 5 launched earlier this month, selling over 2 million consoles, becoming the biggest console launch in history.

Even though they are sold out now, don't worry, more will be on their way soon.

PS Plus Games December 2020

It was also revealed that the free games for December 2020 are Worms Rumble, Rocket Arena, and Just Cause 4.

The games will be available for free for all current PS Plus subscribers.

In addition to the three games, PS5 users can also grab Bugsnax for free until January 4th.

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VICTORY ROYALE: Worms Rumble will be part of December's PS Plus game. A 32 player arena shooter/battle royale game.

The free games won't be redeemable during the free weekend though, as players need an active subscription to claim them.

But players can then get an active subscription after and claim them before December 31st.

One month of membership is £6.99 so it isn't a bad price to grab three good games.

READ MORE: PS Plus games announced for December 2020!

Free Online Multiplayer Weekend

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FREEBIE: PS4 and PS5 players will be able to play online for free.

In addition to the free PS Plus games given away in December, Sony have also announced a free online multiplayer weekend.

The free weekend will be available to both PS4 and PS5 users, and will give players a chance to try out online play if they don't have an active PS Plus subscription.

The free weekend takes place on December 19th and 20th, perfect time to try before grabbing a last PS Plus subscription for Xmas.

What To Play During The Free Weekend?

Chances are many of the games you enjoy playing have multiplayer, or maybe now is a good chance to check out the game you've wanted to for a while.

FIFA 21

The latest entry in the FIFA series was released a few months ago, allowing players to play as their favourite football team and even build their Ultimate Team.

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ITS IN THE GAME: FIFA 21 released earlier this year, allowing players to build their Ultimate Team.

Players can also face other fans across the world online to prove who is the better club.

If you've been honing your skills offline, now would be a perfect time to show how good you really are.

READ MORE: FIFA 21 Title Update #6 – Patch Notes, Gameplay, PC & more.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

The latest entry in the Call Of Duty franchise was released earlier this month.

Call Of Duty is one of the premiere FPS games today and is played by millions of gamers all over the world.

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GET TO THA CHOPPA: Black Ops Cold War has become an instant smash hit, helping to bring the series back to the glory days.

Their battle royale mode, Warzone, is actually playable online for free on PS4/PS5.

Sony allow free to play games to be playable without a PS Plus subscription.

But Black Ops Cold War, and Modern Warfare before it, is more than just a battle royale.

COD multiplayer includes all of the popular FPS modes, such as Team Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, and Domination.

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If you've been enjoying Warzone, or even the BOCW campaign, then definitely jump in and try the online mode.

Players will also be able to play the popular Zombies mode with friends too.

Grand Theft Auto V

GTA V needs no introduction, when it released back in 2013 it broke multiple records including generating $1 billion of revenue in just 3 days.

The game has also outlasted a generation, having been released original on Xbox 360/PS3, then on Xbox One/PS4, and now it is being released in 2021 on PS5.

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EATING SEEDS AS A PASTIME ACTIVITY: Despite its userbase being very toxic, GTA Online is incredibly fun.

GTA Online is a popular extension of the base GTA V game, allowing players to play against, or with, other players in a variety of modes.

Modes include the usual deathmatch, as well as races and even team based heists and other fun missions.

READ MORE: GTA Online reveals The Cayo Perico Heist in Winter Update

Players can also build their own empire, purchasing houses, cars, businesses and more.

The online mode is a very toxic environment if you free roam and you will often find yourself the target of another player.

But the missions themselves are incredibly fun.

With the new Cayo Perico Heist releasing soon, there isn't a better time to try GTA Online than during the free weekend.