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 as Essential titles.
The PlayStation Plus service, launched in June 2022, offers three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential provides online access, monthly free games, and discounts; Extra adds hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games; and Premium includes classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).
The vast Premium game library can be difficult to navigate. This article aims to highlight key titles within the service. Sony regularly adds new games, primarily PS4 and PS5 releases, occasionally including classic titles.
Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:
Several significant games are leaving the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. The most notable are:
- Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror title, offering two campaigns and a blend of horror, puzzle-solving, and action. Completing both campaigns within the remaining time may be challenging.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game from Arc System Works. While the single-player content is enjoyable, its repetitive nature might limit its appeal for a short-term playthrough.
January 2025 PS Plus Essential Additions (Available January 7th - February 3rd):
The article highlights The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe as a newly added PS Plus Essential title for January 2025.
The article's ranking considers both game quality and the date of addition to PS Plus, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles for visibility. The article's information is current as of January 5th, 2025.