Summary
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is leaving PlayStation Plus Extra in May 2024, joining 25 other titles scheduled for removal.
- Fans were surprised and confused by the departure of Kingdoms of Amalur, as it was not listed on the Leaving Soon page for PS Plus.
- Despite the loss of some titles, PS Plus subscribers can look forward to new additions like Ghostrunner 2 and Tunic to the extensive catalog.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is set to leave PlayStation Plus' Extra tier catalog within the month of May 2024. The remake of developer Big Huge Games' classic action RPG will soon depart from the PlayStation Plus library in addition to the 25 titles already scheduled to disappear from the service throughout the coming weeks.
Many fans were saddened when the PlayStation Plus catalog revealed it was saying goodbye to a variety of beloved games from its Extra and Essential collections, which included several beloved classic JRPG titles. Previous reports additionally noted Guerrilla Games' formerly PlayStation-exclusive title Horizon Zero Dawn is also leaving the PS Plus lineup by May 21, which surprised many fans who were familiar with the series and the level of support it received from publisher and PlayStation manufacturer Sony. Unfortunately for PlayStation owners, it seems another beloved game will be bidding farewell to the PS Plus catalog.
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Online users noticed the PlayStation store page for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning contained a message stating that developer Kaiko's remaster of the beloved action RPG would be leaving PlayStation Plus Premium. Reddit user Inevitable-Middle412 shared a picture of the Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning store page on the PlayStation Plus subreddit, which seemingly confirmed the game would be dropped from the service by May 21. However, several commenters pointed out that Kingdoms of Amalur was notably not one of the titles included in the Leaving Soon page for PlayStation Plus, which further confused fans and left some users wondering if this might have been a mistake.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is Leaving PlayStation Plus Extra
While many fans were saddened to hear that the May 2024 PS Plus catalog will no longer offer Kingdoms of Amalur, some fans were also confused about why the game was not included in the list of 25 games scheduled to leave PS Plus. Some fans were annoyed with the omission, with users asking why they didn't hear the news from the official PS Plus page. Others further criticized Sony for its failure to keep its subscribers aware of the upcoming loss and suggested that the company needed to find a way to keep its users up to date.
Though PlayStation Plus is scheduled to bid farewell to over two dozen titles within the span of three short weeks, it's not all bad news for users of the service. PlayStation previously announced subscribers will see new titles enter the lineup to replenish its losses, with games such as Ghostrunner 2 and Tunic joining PS Plus' sizable catalog. The PlayStation Plus library additionally boasts over 400 titles in its library, meaning subscribers are still spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing their next video game.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
- Released
- February 7, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. Uncover the secrets of Amalur, from the vibrant city of Rathir to the vast region of Dalentarth to the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns. Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death.
