Highlights

  • There is speculation that Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin might be added to the PlayStation Plus Extra lineup in December.
  • PlayStation Plus subscribers enjoy benefits such as online multiplayer, monthly free games, and exclusive discounts.
  • Fellow gamers have expressed mixed sentiments about Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, praising its improvements over time but also criticizing its storyline.

There is speculation circulating that Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin could be coming to PlayStation Plus Extra in December. A previous leak anticipated the addition of Stranger of Paradise to the PlayStation Plus Extra lineup in November, but the game was ultimately not added to the list. However, a new leak indicates that December might be the month for this addition.

PlayStation Plus subscribers enjoy various benefits, including online multiplayer, monthly free games, and exclusive discounts. Sony regularly updates the list of free games, with titles coming and going every month. The PS Stars Plus Campaign introduces a novel system that allows players to use their gaming skills to collect digital collectibles, earn rewards, and showcase their achievements in a digital display case on the PlayStation App. The primary goal of this scheme is to earn points, which can be exchanged for free games and PS Store credit.

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A Reddit user named Luis_FFgamer posted an image showing that the souls-like RPG Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has been featured in the PS Stars Plus Campaign for December. This may suggest a potential addition of the game to the December PS Plus Extra free games lineup. The post has sparked speculation about the accuracy of this leak, with some players finding no other explanation for the game's inclusion in the PS Stars Plus Campaign. However, nothing has been confirmed yet.

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was released in 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and further released for Steam. The game offers a hardcore action RPG experience, blending the worlds of Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games). In this title, players face intense battles, customize parties with various jobs and weapons, and explore locales inspired by iconic entries in the Final Fantasy series.

Fellow gamers have weighed in on Luis_FFgamer’s post, expressing mixed sentiments. Some praise the game's improved state over time, emphasizing its worthiness for those fond of challenging, Souls-like experiences with a Final Fantasy twist. Others recall criticisms of the game's storyline, citing alleged incoherent connections to the overarching Final Fantasy narrative.

The possibility of Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin joining the PlayStation Plus lineup for December has ignited curiosity among subscribers. However, official confirmation is still pending. Whether this leak holds substance or is merely a tantalizing rumor remains to be seen, but the prospect of adding this hardcore action RPG to the free games roster might add an extra layer of excitement for PS Plus subscribers.

STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was released in 2022 and follows protagonist Jack as he attempts to rid the world of Chaos. This action RPG release offers a unique telling of the tale of Final Fantasy's Warriors of Light. It is in an alternate universe of the original Final Fantasy and the storyline characters facing Chaos.

Players explore the world and fight monsters in real-time combat. Jack can switch between two jobs and deliver physical and magical attacks to defeat the foes. Jack's finishing blows crystallize the enemies, allowing Jack to harvest their energy.

Franchise
Final Fantasy
Platform(s)
PC , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
Released
March 18, 2022
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Publisher(s)
Square Enix