The games includeMarvel’s Avengers, which recently released for the PS5;Borderlands 3; andThe Long Dark. Although it received lukewarm reviews upon its release,fans ofMarvel’s Avengersare hopeful that developer Crystal Dynamics will be able to improve the gamethrough updates and additional content. Fans of shooters will enjoyBorderlands 3, Gearbox Software’s popular looter-shooter that has become a staple for players who enjoy fast-paced gameplay with friends. Finally, inThe Long Dark, players take on the role of a downed bush pilot who must survive the Canadian wilderness.
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There will be at least a few months to enjoy the games on PS now, asBorderlands 3will be available through September andMarvel’s Avengersthrough July, whileThe Long Darkdoes not yet have a removal date. Fans took to Twitter the day after the game were made available to discuss April’s new additions, and many drew comparisons to Microsoft’sXbox Game Pass, which is adding eight new games to its librarythis month.
Some fans were disappointed over the newly added games, especiallyMarvel’s Avengers. User madlythegreat joked about how they felt the new additions to Game Pass were better thanMarvel’s Avengers. Game Pass’s April 2021 additions includeGrade Theft Auto 5,MLB the Show 21,NHL 21andOutriders. Before April, Microsoft announced it wouldadd 20 Bethesda games to Game Passto celebrate its recent acquisition of the developer, further bolstering the subscription service’s library.
Other gamers directly comparedMarvel’s AvengerstoOutriders, which were the newest games added to the competing PS Now and Xbox Game Pass services. User jakeH78748162 shared data comperingOutridersnumber of players toMarvel’s Avengers, showing that many more people are using the former. It is fair to note that it isn’t a fair comparison, asMarvel’s Avengersreleased last year andOutridersdebuted earlier this week, though it is confirmed thatOutridershad a better launch on Steam thanMarvel’s Avengers.
While many players seemed to be unhappy over the new games, some fans praised the PS Now additions. User skylar_runyon said they enjoyedMarvel’s AvengersandBorderlands 3. They added that they have only playedMarvel’s Avengerson Xbox One, and are happy that PS Now gives them the chance to try the game on PS4.
