Sony's revamped PlayStation Plus launched in North America on June 13, 2022, offering three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential ($9.99/month) mirrors the original PS Plus, including online multiplayer, monthly free games, and discounts. Extra ($14.99/month) adds hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games to the Essential benefits. Premium ($17.99/month) bundles all previous tiers with a library of classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).
PS Plus Premium boasts over 700 games spanning PlayStation's history. Navigating this extensive library can be challenging, so highlighting key titles is beneficial before subscribing. Sony regularly adds new games, primarily PS4 and PS5 releases, occasionally including classic titles.
This list showcases some of the best PlayStation Plus games, updated January 5, 2025, to reflect the latest Essential additions for the start of the year. Rankings consider both game quality and PS Plus addition date; newer additions and Essential titles receive temporary prominence.
Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025
While the January 2025 lineup for PS Plus Extra and Premium remains to be fully seen, several significant titles are departing on January 21st. Here are the most notable removals:
- Resident Evil 2 (Remake): Capcom's 2019 remake is a top contender for the best in the series. A blend of horror and action, players follow Leon and Claire through Raccoon City, managing resources, solving puzzles, and piecing together the narrative across two campaigns. Completing both campaigns before removal might be challenging, but a single playthrough is feasible.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ: Arc System Works delivers an accessible yet deep fighting game. While its online competitive scene is compelling, the offline content, though present (three single-player arcs), can become repetitive quickly. Completing these arcs is achievable within the remaining PS Plus availability.
