Celebrate 4th of July with Rocket League, Borderlands, and more in PS Now

Hello, PlayStation Now fans! Summer is in full swing, the holiday weekend is almost upon us, and we’re ringing in the 4th of July with some perfect summertime games. This month includes Rocket League, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 — all three are fun and frenzied, and support local play for up to 4 players, as well as online play with friends. You can also get down and dirty in the mud with MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame, or sit back with a cold one and catch some fish in some of the most iconic fishing locations in North America with Rapala Fishing: Pro Series. We have twelve exciting new games this month, so keep reading to find out more.

Just in time for summer is everyone’s favorite physics-based multiplayer acrobatic car game, Rocket League. Download it today to jump into the action, and check out the Radical Summer in-game event happening right now, featuring free items, new Premium Licensed DLCs, limited-time game modes, and more! Celebrate the glory of the 80s with this limited summer in-game event ending August 12. And with your PlayStation Now subscription, you can play Rocket League online whether you have a PlayStation Plus subscription or not.

With the launch of Borderlands 3 just two months away now, whet your appetite with Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on PS Now. This collection includes the definitive versions of both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and supports for the first time, play four-player split screen on a single screen, all in stunning high definition. Experience the entire Handsome Jack saga, from his not-so-humble beginnings to the heights of his egomaniacal tyranny. And if you have a PS4 Pro, download the free Ultra HD Texture Pack for even more detail in 1080p or 4K UHD.

NBA arcade action is back with NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 and takes street balling to the next level with a massive roster of current and retired NBA players, improved online matchmaking with dedicated servers, four-player online matches, three-point contests, new playgrounds, custom matches, and more! Pick your team, get ready to jam, and Ball Without Limits!

Here is the full list of the twelve new games joining PS Now this month to download to PS4 or stream to PS4 and PC:

• Borderlands: The Handsome Collection (PS4)
• Dark Arcana: The Carnival (PS4)
• MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame (PS4)
• NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 (PS4)
• Nightmares from the Deep 2: The Siren’s Call (PS4)
• Rad Rodgers (PS4)
• Rapala Fishing: Pro Series (PS4)
• Real Farm (PS4)
• Red Faction 2 (PS2)
• Rocket League (PS4)
• Tachyon Project (PS4)
• Wuppo (PS4)

Here are the most played PS Now games during the month of June:

• NBA 2K18
• Batman Arkham Knight
• WWE 2K18
• Mortal Kombat X
• Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor
• Mafia III
• LEGO City Undercover
• Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain
• Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
• For Honor
• Saint’s Row IV: Re-Elected
• The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

If you haven’t tried PlayStation Now yet, now’s the perfect time to give it a spin with the seven-day free trial for PS4 and PC. (Terms apply. New Subscribers only. Credit card required. See here for details.)

Stay tuned for more updates on PS Now. Happy gaming!