Sly Cooper and the Thief Raccoonus becomes the biggest launch on PlayStation Plus Classic ever

The Sly Cooper franchise hasn't been heard from in over a decade, and it's unclear whether it will ever return, but demand for the platforming series remains high. Sony recently released the original 2002 classic game, Sly Cooper and the Thief Raccoonus, for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Fans have eagerly embraced the re-release, demonstrating their continued enthusiasm for the return.

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According to a report by TrueTrophies, based on data from more than 3.1 million active PSN accounts, Sly Cooper was the biggest launch in the PlayStation Plus Classic Games catalogue, available exclusively to PS Plus Premium members. It surpassed the previous record held by The Legend of Dragoon, which joined the catalogue in 2023, by attracting 2.5 per cent more players on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 during its launch week.

Although the PlayStation Plus Premium user base is relatively small compared to the overall PSN user base, Sly Cooper's impressive numbers may prompt Sony to reconsider the future of the franchise. Fans are hoping that this popularity could spark discussions about a possible return.

Source: GamingBolt