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 service is tiered, offering varying levels of access to games and features.
PlayStation Plus Tiers:
- Essential: The base tier, equivalent to the original PS Plus, offering online multiplayer, monthly free games, and discounts. Priced at $9.99/month.
- Extra: Includes all Essential benefits plus access to a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games. Priced at $14.99/month.
- Premium: Includes all Essential and Extra benefits, plus a library of classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent). Priced at $17.99/month.
Notable Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:
Several significant titles are being removed from the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. Two stand out:
- Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror game. Its focus on horror, inventory management, puzzle-solving, and dual campaigns makes it a strong contender for the best in the franchise. Completing a single campaign is achievable before its removal.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly-rated fighting game known for its accessible yet deep combat system. While excellent, its single-player content may become repetitive after a short time, making its limited PS Plus availability less impactful for those not interested in competitive online play.
New PS Plus Essential Game (January 2025):
- The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: This game is available as a PS Plus Essential title from January 7th to February 3rd.
Note: The article's rankings consider both game quality and their PS Plus availability date. Newly added games are temporarily prioritized for visibility.
