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 new additions.
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 to the Essential benefits. Premium includes all of the above plus classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (in select regions).
The article emphasizes that the vast library of Premium games can be difficult to navigate. Therefore, it focuses on key titles to help subscribers prioritize their playtime. Sony regularly adds new games, a mix of modern PS4/PS5 releases and classic titles.
Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:
The article highlights two significant games leaving the service on January 21st, 2025:
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Resident Evil 2 (Remake): Praised as one of the best in the series, this survival horror title offers two campaigns following Leon and Claire's struggle to survive a Raccoon City outbreak. The article suggests completing at least one campaign before the game's removal.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ: Developed by Arc System Works, this fighting game is lauded for its accessible yet deep combat system. However, the article notes that its single-player content might become repetitive, making it less appealing for short-term play.
January 2025 PS Plus Essential Addition:
The article mentions The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe as a new addition to the PS Plus Essential tier, available from January 7th to February 3rd, 2025.
The article concludes by suggesting that while the January 2025 additions are somewhat divisive, the overall PS Plus offering remains substantial. The ranking system considers both game quality and the date of addition to PS Plus, prioritizing newer additions for visibility.
