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Claim Two Major PS4 Games for Free Right Now in Europe, No PS Plus Required

Two blockbuster PS4 titles go free on Europe’s PlayStation Store—no PlayStation Plus needed.

By · Published October 6, 2026  16:28 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  17:24 UTC

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Which PlayStation 4 games are currently free in Europe?

The free titles are Call of Duty and Mafia games.

Do players need a PlayStation Plus subscription to claim the games?

No, the offer does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription.

What region does the promotion apply to?

The promotion is available to accounts registered in European territories.

The brief

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 17.
  • Primary Driver: Two blockbuster PS4 titles go free on Europe’s PlayStation Store—no PlayStation Plus needed.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Two major PlayStation 4 titles are now free to claim on the PlayStation Store in Europe, and the offer does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. The games—Call of Duty and Mafia—appear without charge, a rarity for flagship releases. Notebookcheck flagged the surprise free drop, while Metro.co.uk identified the specific Call of Duty and Mafia titles.

DualShockers highlighted the promotion as one of the best opportunities for PS4 owners, and Push Square stressed that no PS Plus membership is needed to claim the games. Coverage does not yet specify how long the free status will remain or whether additional titles will join the offer. Players are advised to act promptly and monitor the PlayStation Store for any expiry notices.

Future updates from Sony or the featured outlets will clarify the promotion’s duration and scope, and observers will note any official comment on the marketing purpose.

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