PlayStation announces free multiplayer weekend dates for 30th anniversary

As part of its ongoing 30th-anniversary celebration of everything PlayStation, Sony is holding a free multiplayer weekend for players to enjoy.

On December 2, a big software update brought five of the most iconic PlayStation startup screens to the PS5 for the first time – leaving fans elated in the process.

Now, they’re back with yet another event for fans to enjoy, a free online multiplayer weekend that features some of the console’s most popular games.

Free multiplayer weekend dates

The free online multiplayer weekend takes place between December 6-8.

No exact times have been provided, but previous free weekends have commenced and concluded at midnight on the provided dates, so users are probably safe to plan their weekend game time around that established window.

As always, for any game with a multiplayer component that’s not currently free via promotions such as the monthly PS Plus rotation, you’ll still need to own the title you want to take online.

Best PlayStation multiplayer games

While Sony has provided some helpful suggestions in Black Ops 6, NBA 2K25, and EA FC 25, there are plenty of other options, first and third-party, worth considering.

Some shoutout-worthy games include GTA Online, Diablo IV, and Mortal Kombat 1, all of which receive regular updates and DLC you might have missed if you’ve been offline only since the last free weekend.