{"id":36745,"date":"2021-03-18T06:08:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T13:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=36745"},"modified":"2021-03-18T06:09:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T13:09:07","slug":"horizon-zero-dawn-plus-multiple-indie-and-vr-games-slated-as-next-free-content-from-playstations-play-at-home-2021-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=36745","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Horizon Zero Dawn&#8221; Plus Multiple Indie and VR Games Slated as Next Free Content from PlayStation&#8217;s &#8220;Play at Home&#8221; 2021 Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/162061283_1452013228482424_7473920397373018208_n-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/162061283_1452013228482424_7473920397373018208_n-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/162061283_1452013228482424_7473920397373018208_n-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/162061283_1452013228482424_7473920397373018208_n-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/162061283_1452013228482424_7473920397373018208_n.png 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/strong>&#8216;s President &amp; CEO, <strong>Jim Ryan<\/strong>, just unveiled all of the <strong>free gaming<\/strong> goodness in-store for gamers around the globe. Titles like <strong><em>ABZ\u00db<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Subnautica<\/em><\/strong> both stand out from the <strong>indie<\/strong> side, while the must-have <strong>VR<\/strong> game <strong>Astro Bot<\/strong> <strong>Rescue Mission<\/strong> will also be available. <strong>PlayStation<\/strong> even sweetened the deal further, as the <strong>PS4<\/strong> standout <strong><em>Horizon Zero Dawn<\/em><\/strong> will wrap things up in a nice, fun bow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, <strong>gamers<\/strong> should know that <strong><em>Ratchet and Clank<\/em><\/strong> (2016), the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/2021\/03\/ratchet-clank-2016-and-funimation-trials-offered-to-all-playstation-users-from-the-play-at-home-campaign\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/2021\/03\/ratchet-clank-2016-and-funimation-trials-offered-to-all-playstation-users-from-the-play-at-home-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\">campaign&#8217;s first free title<\/a>, is still available to all PlayStation owners until <strong>March 31, 2021 at 8pm PDT \/ April 1 at 4am BST \/ 5am CEST<\/strong>. Fortunately, those eager to get their hands on all of the new games will not have to wait much longer. Starting <strong>Thursday<\/strong>, <strong>March 25<\/strong>, the five indie titles and four <strong>PSVR<\/strong> games will all be available for their <strong>free-to-keep downloads<\/strong>. Soon after that, those same gamers can run across <strong>open fields<\/strong> as <em>Horizon Zero Dawn<\/em>&#8216;s futuristic bow-hunter, <strong>Aloy<\/strong>. Check out the official <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2021\/03\/17\/play-at-home-2021-update-10-free-games-to-download-this-spring\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blog.playstation.com\/2021\/03\/17\/play-at-home-2021-update-10-free-games-to-download-this-spring\/\" target=\"_blank\">details<\/a> for all of the games below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Abzu-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Abzu-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Abzu-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Abzu-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Abzu-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Abzu.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Abz\u00fb<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the artistic mind behind <strong><em>Journey<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Flower<\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em>The Pathless<\/em><\/strong>, <em>ABZ\u00db<\/em> is a beautiful <strong>underwater<\/strong> <strong>adventure<\/strong> that evokes the dream of <strong>diving<\/strong>. Immerse yourself in a vibrant <strong>ocean<\/strong> world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EnterTheGungeon-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EnterTheGungeon-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EnterTheGungeon-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EnterTheGungeon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/EnterTheGungeon.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Enter The Gungeon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Enter the Gungeon<\/em> is a <strong>gunfight dungeon crawler<\/strong> following a band of misfits seeking to <strong>shoot<\/strong>, loot, <strong>dodge roll<\/strong>, and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon\u2019s ultimate <strong>treasure<\/strong>: the <strong>gun<\/strong> that can kill the past. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RezInfinite-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RezInfinite-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RezInfinite-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RezInfinite-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RezInfinite-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/RezInfinite.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Rez Infinite<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare yourself for the ultimate version of Rez, a thrilling <strong>journey<\/strong> of sights and sounds and <strong>shooting action<\/strong>, remastered and upgraded by members of the original development team exclusively for PS4 and (optional) <strong>PlayStation VR<\/strong>. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Subnautica-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Subnautica-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Subnautica-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Subnautica-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Subnautica-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Subnautica.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Subnautica<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have <strong>crash-landed<\/strong> on an <strong>alien<\/strong> ocean world, and the only way to go is down. Subnautica\u2019s oceans range from sun-drenched shallow <strong>coral reefs<\/strong> to treacherous <strong>deep-sea trenches<\/strong>, lava fields, and bio-luminescent underwater <strong>rivers<\/strong>. The water teems with life: Some of it helpful, much of it harmful. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TheWitness-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TheWitness-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TheWitness-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TheWitness-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TheWitness-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/TheWitness.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The Witness<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Witness<\/em> is a <strong>single-player game<\/strong> in an <strong>open world<\/strong> with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 <strong>puzzles<\/strong>. This game respects you as an <strong>intelligent player<\/strong> and it treats your time as precious. There\u2019s no filler: each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. So, this is a game full of <strong>ideas<\/strong>. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AstroBotRescueMission-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AstroBotRescueMission-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AstroBotRescueMission-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AstroBotRescueMission-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AstroBotRescueMission-1536x868.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AstroBotRescueMission.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Astro Bot Rescue Mission<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get a whole new perspective on <strong>platform games<\/strong>, thanks to PlayStation VR, in this daring <strong>rescue operation<\/strong>. Take control of Astro in a massive adventure to rescue his crew, where the PS VR headset puts you right in the thick of the action. Judge every <strong>jump<\/strong> with accuracy and be curious \u2013 there are lots of <strong>secrets<\/strong> to discover in your daring <strong>quest<\/strong>. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Moss-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Moss-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Moss-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Moss-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Moss.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Moss<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Moss<\/em> is a single-player <strong>action-adventure<\/strong> puzzle game and <strong>new IP<\/strong> from <strong>Polyarc<\/strong> tailor-made for the VR platform. In <em>Moss<\/em>, players meet <strong>Quill<\/strong>, a young <strong>mouse<\/strong> with dreams of greatness beyond the confines of her settlement. While <strong>exploring<\/strong> the woods, she finds a <strong>mysterious<\/strong> Glass Relic and an <strong>ancient magic<\/strong> is awakened. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thumper-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thumper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thumper-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thumper-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thumper-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Thumper.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Thumper<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Thumper<\/em> is <strong>rhythm violence<\/strong>: classic rhythm-action, blistering <strong>speed<\/strong>, and brutal <strong>physicality<\/strong>. You are a <strong>space beetle<\/strong>. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the <strong>future<\/strong>. Every crushing impact is interwoven with a pounding <strong>original soundtrack<\/strong>. To reach <strong>synesthetic bliss<\/strong>, you must go through rhythm <strong>hell<\/strong>. (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Paper-Beast-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Paper-Beast-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Paper-Beast-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Paper-Beast-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Paper-Beast-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Paper-Beast.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Paper Beast<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience a dreamlike <strong>odyssey<\/strong> in <strong>virtual reality<\/strong>. Discover a wild <strong>ecosystem<\/strong>, born from lost Internet data. Be the first to explore a world inhabited by exotic and surprising <strong>creatures<\/strong>, and shape your <strong>environment<\/strong> to overcome <strong>obstacles<\/strong> and puzzles. Unravel the mysteries of <em>Paper Beast<\/em>, a game born from the imagination of <strong>Eric Chahi<\/strong> (<strong><em>Another World<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>From Dust<\/em><\/strong>). (March 25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HZD1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Horizon Zero Dawn<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition<\/em><\/strong> will be\u00a0available for free download between<strong> April 19 8:00pm PT \/ April 20 04:00 BST \/ 05:00 CEST <\/strong>and<strong> May 14 8:00pm Pacific Time \/ May 15 04:00 BST \/ 05:00 CEST.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/PS.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Which game are you looking forward to most? 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