PlayStation is celebrating its 30th anniversary on December 3 by offering fans free gifts, which include new trials, unreleased soundtracks, and even board games.
The company revealed these upcoming releases as part of the anniversary festivities, promising more surprises to come. The mix of nostalgic and modern offerings has fans excited for what’s to come.
One of the noteworthy announcements is “My First GT,” a unique free trial for Gran Turismo players on PlayStation 5 and 4 this holiday season. This trial aims to introduce newcomers to the world of Gran Turismo 7 with a collection of top cars, tracks, and races.
Another surprising reveal is the “Shapes of Play,” which are physical products featuring iconic PlayStation shapes. Among them, “Shapes of Play: Battle” is an actual board game where players strategize with shapes, while “Create” presents the shapes as magnetic blocks for creative play, and “Recharge” offers stress relief items to recharge between gaming sessions.
These physical products come at a cost, with “Create” priced at $80, and “Battle” and “Recharge” at $45 and $35 respectively. Preorders are open, and they are set to release on December 9.
Additionally, PlayStation will be uploading soundtracks from older games like “God of War,” “Twisted Metal,” and others to Spotify for the first time. These soundtracks will be released monthly starting in October. A special PlayStation 30th Anniversary playlist is already available on Spotify, featuring a diverse selection of tracks.
Free online multiplayer weekends for games like “EA Sports FC 24,” “NBA 2K25,” and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” are scheduled for September 21-22, along with esports tournaments for various sports and fighting games.
This is just the beginning of the celebration, with more surprises in store. One of the highlights includes the release of “Astro Bot,” earning praise as one of the best games of the year for its nostalgic PlayStation vibe. Digital Trends gave it four-and-a-half stars, calling it a “triumphant and expertly designed return to PlayStation’s more playful days.”
