This article discusses the PlayStation Plus subscription service and highlights some of its best games, focusing on titles leaving the service in January 2025 and those newly added in early 2025.
Launched in June 2022, the revamped PlayStation Plus offers three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential mirrors the original PS Plus, providing online multiplayer, monthly free games, and discounts. Extra adds a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games. Premium includes all of the above, plus classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).
Premium's extensive library, exceeding 700 games, can be challenging to navigate. This article aims to highlight key titles within the Premium tier to aid subscription decisions. Sony regularly adds new games, a mix of recent PS4/PS5 releases and occasional classic titles.
Updated January 5, 2025, to reflect the January 2025 Essential games. The rankings consider game quality and PS Plus addition date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles.
Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium (January 2025)
While the January 2025 lineup for Extra and Premium remains partially uncertain, several significant titles are leaving on January 21st. The most notable removals include:
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Resident Evil 2 (2019 Remake): Widely considered a top contender for the best game in the Resident Evil franchise, this survival horror masterpiece features two campaigns following Leon and Claire's struggle to survive the Raccoon City outbreak. Players manage resources, solve puzzles, and unravel a compelling narrative. Completing both campaigns within the remaining time may be challenging, but a single playthrough is achievable.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ: Developed by Arc System Works, this fighting game stands out due to its accessible yet deep combat system and popular Dragon Ball license. While excellent, its offline content might not justify a short-term investment, and mastering the competitive aspects within a limited timeframe is difficult. The three single-player arcs offer replayability, but can become repetitive.
- The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (January 2025 PS Plus Essential)
Available January 7th - February 3rd
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