PlayStation is bringing Christmas forward with a completely free PS5 game that you can claim without paying anything and without having an active PlayStation Plus subscription. All you need is a PSN account, go to the store, and add it to your digital library.

A free game on PS5 without PlayStation Plus

Sony has enabled the free download of Lost Lands 3: The Golden Curse on PS5, the third installment in an adventure and puzzle saga that is being rolled out gradually to the PlayStation digital catalog. The best part is that any user can download it, regardless of whether they have an active PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra, or Premium subscription.

This move acts as a kind of "early Christmas gift" for the community, in a context where most promotions are usually tied to paid memberships.

There's no fine print here: the game is added to your library and stays there, with no time limit for playing once claimed.

What Lost Lands 3: The Golden Curse is about

Lost Lands 3: The Golden Curse is a graphic adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and following a fantasy story. The protagonist is Susan, a recurring heroine of the saga who returns to the mysterious world of the Lost Lands to stop the rebirth of an ancient druidic curse that threatens both that universe and the human world.

During the game, you encounter demonic statues that come to life in a forgotten fortress, creating chaos among the inhabitants and setting the tone of mystery for the game.

A wizard named Maaron seeks Susan out because of her heroic past, and from there, the player faces scenarios full of detail, hidden secrets, and puzzles that are solved by combining observation and logic. The Lost Lands saga has been coming to PlayStation since August 2025, and this third episode continues the strategy of offering each installment for free as it is added to the digital catalog.The developers have already made it clear that previous titles will remain available at no cost and that the fourth game in the series will also be free upon release.

How to download the game for free step by step

One of the key aspects of this promotion is that you don't need PlayStation Plus Premium or any active subscription to download Lost Lands 3: The Golden Curse. The PS Plus Premium feature is limited to streaming some titles in the series, but downloading the game directly is completely independent of these memberships.

To claim the free game on your PS5, simply follow these steps:

Once you complete the process, the game will be linked to your account and you can play it whenever you want, even if the store promotions change later.

There's no strict time window like in other flash sales, as the title will remain available indefinitely on the PS Store as a free game, according to the developers' policy for this series.

More gifts for PlayStation Plus subscribers in December

In addition to this free title for everyone, December is packed for PlayStation Plus subscribers. This month, Sony will offer five games at no extra cost to subscribers, on top of the usual three it gives away each month.

From Tuesday, December 2nd to Monday, January 5th, those with an active PlayStation Plus membership can add these five games to their digital library on PS5 and PS4 and maintain access as long as they remain subscribed. Among the highlights is LEGO Horizon Adventures, which reimagines the Horizon universe with LEGO aesthetics and local and online cooperative modes, ideal for playing with family or friends. Also included is Killing Floor 3, focused on cooperative action for up to six players with hordes of enemies in dark environments, and The Outlast Trials, which focuses on psychological horror and survival, either solo or in a team. Rounding out the list are Neon White, a hybrid of platforming and first-person shooter with card-based mechanics, and Synduality Echo of Ada, a PS5 exclusive with PvE and PvP combat in a post-apocalyptic world geared towards cooperation.Just follow these steps:

Once you complete the process, the game will be linked to your account and you can play it whenever you want, even if the store promotions change later. There's no strict time window like in other flash sales, as the title will remain available indefinitely on the PS Store as a free game, according to the developers' policy for this series.

More gifts for PlayStation Plus subscribers in December

In addition to this free title for everyone, December is packed for PlayStation Plus subscribers. This month, Sony will offer five games at no extra cost to subscribers, on top of the usual three it gives away each month.

From Tuesday, December 2nd to Monday, January 5th, those with an active PlayStation Plus membership can add these five games to their digital library on PS5 and PS4 and maintain access as long as they remain subscribed. Among the highlights is LEGO Horizon Adventures, which reimagines the Horizon universe with LEGO aesthetics and local and online cooperative modes, ideal for playing with family or friends. Also included is Killing Floor 3, focused on cooperative action for up to six players with hordes of enemies in dark environments, and The Outlast Trials, which focuses on psychological horror and survival, either solo or in a team. Rounding out the list are Neon White, a hybrid of platforming and first-person shooter with card-based mechanics, and Synduality Echo of Ada, a PS5 exclusive with PvE and PvP combat in a post-apocalyptic world geared towards cooperation.Just follow these steps:

Once you complete the process, the game will be linked to your account and you can play it whenever you want, even if the store promotions change later. There's no strict time window like in other flash sales, as the title will remain available indefinitely on the PS Store as a free game, according to the developers' policy for this series.

More gifts for PlayStation Plus subscribers in December

In addition to this free title for everyone, December is packed for PlayStation Plus subscribers. This month, Sony will offer five games at no extra cost to subscribers, on top of the usual three it gives away each month.

From Tuesday, December 2nd to Monday, January 5th, those with an active PlayStation Plus membership can add these five games to their digital library on PS5 and PS4 and maintain access as long as they remain subscribed. Among the highlights is LEGO Horizon Adventures, which reimagines the Horizon universe with LEGO aesthetics and local and online cooperative modes, ideal for playing with family or friends. Also included is Killing Floor 3, focused on cooperative action for up to six players with hordes of enemies in dark environments, and The Outlast Trials, which focuses on psychological horror and survival, either solo or in a team. Rounding out the list are Neon White, a hybrid of platforming and first-person shooter with card-based mechanics, and Synduality Echo of Ada, a PS5 exclusive with PvE and PvP combat in a post-apocalyptic world geared towards cooperation.Ideal for playing with family or friends. Also included are Killing Floor 3, focused on cooperative action for up to six players with hordes of enemies in dark environments, and The Outlast Trials, which focuses on psychological horror and survival, either solo or in a team. Rounding out the list are Neon White, a hybrid of platforming and first-person shooter with card-based mechanics, and Synduality Echo of Ada, a PS5 exclusive with PvE and PvP combat in a post-apocalyptic world geared towards cooperation.Ideal for playing with family or friends. Also included are Killing Floor 3, focused on cooperative action for up to six players with hordes of enemies in dark environments, and The Outlast Trials, which focuses on psychological horror and survival, either solo or in a team. Rounding out the list are Neon White, a hybrid of platforming and first-person shooter with card-based mechanics, and Synduality Echo of Ada, a PS5 exclusive with PvE and PvP combat in a post-apocalyptic world geared towards cooperation.