PS2’s Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus has immediately change into PS Plus Premium‘s hottest basic recreation so far. Launched as a part of the June 2024 lineup, Sucker Punch Productions’ 2002 outing has surpassed earlier record-holder, The Legend of Dragoon, based on knowledge obtained by TrueTrophies.
PS2 classics extremely demanded by PS Plus Premium customers
In partnership with knowledge tracker Sport Insights, TrueTrophies analyzed gameplay knowledge from over 3.1 million energetic PSN accounts to search out that Sly Cooper beat The Legend of Dragoon with a 2.5% increased participant depend at launch.
Taking into consideration each PS Plus Further and PS Plus Premium total lineups — not simply classics — Sly Cooper is now the eighth largest PS Plus recreation of 2024 so far (not counting Important video games).
PS2 classics have lengthy been requested by PS Plus Premium members. Emulation roadblocks beforehand prevented Sony from releasing PS2 video games on the PS4 and PS5, and all Premium gamers bought had been PS1 and PSP classics. Sony has since reportedly partnered with an exterior emulation firm to carry beloved PS2 classics to trendy consoles — a transfer unanimously welcomed by members.
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus got here to PS Plus Premium full with a trophy set, and can be accessible for standalone buy.
