PlayStation Plus Subscribers, Mark Your Calendars For April 23

PlayStation Plus gets a lot of attention for its monthly catalog of rotating titles, but the more persistent library accessible through PS+ Extra and Premium is also a crucial part of the membership. Like Xbox Game Pass, this feature makes it possible to get some major releases on day one without making any individual payment, as well as providing an ever-expanding resource to swell backlogs. So far, 2024 has seen notable additions like and theand remakes, making for an increasingly attractive package.

As revealed on the official, the next big day-one addition to the PS Plus catalog is coming on April 23 with , a unique Metroidvania set to launch across all major modern platforms. Developed by the new Surgent Studios and published under Electronic Arts' EA Originals label, the game draws on the personal experience of director Abubakar Salim to tell a single-player story about grief and courage. Without a PS Plus subscription, will retail for $19.99.

In the titular character of Zau makes a deal with the god of death in an attempt to bring his recently passed father back from the grave. Cosmic powers give him unique brawling abilities to deploy against enemies, including everything from elemental attacks to time manipulation. The Highlands, Woodlands, and Deadlands all provide colorful environments to explore in a 2.5D landscape, all inspired by Bantu tales from a variety of African cultures.

has a demo available on Steam for anyone interested in trying it out on PC.

Fans of are likely to know Abubakar Salim from his performance as Bayek of Siwa, the protagonist of who features arguably some of the most compelling voice acting in the franchise. He's also appeared in games like and, and will be lending his voice to the role of Zau in This is the first game he's directed, although it could lead to more from Surgent Studios if it ends up resonating with its audience.

Salim is just one among an impressive voice cast array, who have featured in major games, television