Blue Prince, the breakout hit of 2025 and the highest-rated new game of the year so far, is officially launching on April 10. But here's the kicker, it'll be available day one on both PlayStation Plus Extra and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, making it one of the rare titles to debut simultaneously on both subscription services.

This genre-blending puzzle adventure has already made waves in the gaming community, racking up a stellar 92 rating on OpenCritic (based on 25 reviews at the time of writing) and drawing comparisons to past indie Game of the Year contenders like Sea of Stars.

It’s not often that Sony and Microsoft’s subscription libraries sync up like this. While both platforms have dabbled in day-one releases before, Blue Prince joins a short list of games, including Sea of Stars in 2023, that have managed to bridge that gap. For players subscribed to either PS Plus Extra or Game Pass Ultimate / PC Game Pass, Blue Prince will be ready to download and play on April 10 with no additional cost.

What is Blue Prince?

Developed by Tonda Ros and team, Blue Prince is a unique blend of exploration, strategy, and mind-bending puzzles. It sets itself apart with a clever progression reset mechanic and an eerie, atmospheric art direction that invites comparisons to classics like The Witness and Inside. According to Ros, the team designed the gameplay to reward curiosity and keep players constantly re-evaluating their approach.

Former PlayStation head Shuhei Yoshida has even weighed in on the game, calling Blue Prince a potential Game of the Year contender and early critical reception suggests he might be onto something. As word-of-mouth builds and launch day approaches, Blue Prince is shaping up to be a must-play for fans of narrative-rich and mentally stimulating games.

General Information

• Release Date: April 10, 2025
• Platforms: PS Plus Extra, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/PC
• Genre: Puzzle / Strategy / Exploration
• Current Rating: 92 on OpenCritic
• Dev Quote: “We wanted exploration to be as rewarding as solving a puzzle.” – Tonda Ros
• Notable Praise: Potential GOTY contender, endorsed by Shuhei Yoshida

System Requirements

Minimun

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bits
• Processor: i5-2300/Ryzen 3 1200
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/AMD RX580
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 6 GB available space

Recomended

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bits
• Processor: Intel Core i5 4690K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500x
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVidia GeForce 1080 GTX /AMD RX 5700
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 6 GB available space