A fresh and highly acclaimed sci-fi open-world game for PS5 is currently available at a discounted price through a limited-time PS Store deal. Released on July 21, 2026, The Planet Crafter promises a relaxing experience with options for both single-player and online cooperative gameplay. The game initially launched on PC in 2024, garnering overwhelmingly positive reviews.
PS Plus members, regardless of their subscription tier, can purchase The Planet Crafter for $21.59 instead of the regular $23.99 until August 2. While this saving is just 10%, it’s a welcome discount amid the launch promotions.
For newcomers, The Planet Crafter tasks players with surviving on an inhospitable planet and transforming its bleak landscape into a thriving, vibrant world. An official description states, “You are sent to a hostile planet with one goal: make it suitable for human habitation.” Players must endure the environment, gather resources, build bases, craft machinery to warm the planet, and create an oxygen-rich atmosphere. Ultimately, you’ll geo-engineer an entire planet, discover minerals, explore abandoned shipwrecks and ruins, and uncover many mysteries along the way.
PS Plus Premium members also have the option to stream The Planet Crafter via the cloud.