Best Free Games on PlayStation 4 in 2022
Mia Lopez Interested in playing more on your PlayStation 4 but trying to find free-to-play games? Not to worry. Whether you just recieved a new console as a gift, you're getting back into gaming, or you simply don't want to buy any new games for some time, you've got options. If you're looking for lots of fun games to play without breaking your wallet, take a look.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a first-person battle royale game from Respawn Entertainment, the creators behind Titanfall, with fantastic gunplay and movement reminiscent of the studio's past games.
Destiny 2
The entire base game of Destiny 2 is free to play, with hours of story missions, multiplayer in the Crucible, and more all available for players to enjoy without touching any of the new expansions.
Dauntless
Dauntless lets players team up, hunt down large beasts called Behemoths, and craft new weapons and armor from the slain. Also, it's got full cross-play between platforms!
Fortnite
Fortnite is a gaming icon at this point, a free-to-play battle royale game from Epic Games that is available everywhere. It gets constant major updates and events while cross-play connects players across platforms.
Hitman 2 Free Starter Pack
With the Hitman 2 Free Starter Pack, players can access the first mission of Hitman 2 in its entirety. After mastering this mission, if you decide to buy the full game, your progress will carry over.
Switchblade
In Switchblade, you'll engage in frenetic 5v5 combat with advanced vehicle heroes. Some of them deploy shields while others have overwhelming firepower and other unique abilities.
Warframe
This free-to-play game from Digital Extremes puts players in the armored suits of Tenno, warrior ninjas of the future who wield advanced weapons and heed the call of war.
World of Tanks: Mercenaries
In World of Tanks: Mercenaries, get behind the treads of armored war machines and engage in tactical combat that requires careful aim, planning and strategy.
Brawlhalla
Brawlhalla is the perfect game if you just want to let loose and have some brawling fun. There's even tons of crossover characters, like Lara Croft from Tomb Raider! It's free to play, so you can try it out and decide if it's right for you before spending a dime.
Get playing!
Free-to-play games are incredibly popular (for obvious reasons) with Fortnite being one of the largest games in the world. Likewise, millions of players jump in on Warframe or Apex Legends every single month. With these different free-to-play titles, you have options for jumping in and not ever spending a dime. If you ever do decide to buy any games or DLC add-ons, you'll want to stock up on PlayStation Store digital currency (opens in new tab).
Other free-to-play games offer a sample of what you'll get if you buy the full game. After all, after taking Earth back in Destiny 2 or exhausting Agent 47's lethal options in the first mission of Hitman 2, you might decide it's worthwhile to grab the full game.