Best PlayStation Plus Games (January 2025)

PlayStation Plus: Top Games Leaving & Arriving in January 2025

Sony's PlayStation Plus service, launched in June 2022, offers three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium, each providing varying levels of access to online features, games, and classic titles. This tiered system combines the previous PS Plus with PS Now.

• PlayStation Plus Essential ($9.99/month): Offers online multiplayer access, monthly free games, and discounts – similar to the original PS Plus.
• PlayStation Plus Extra ($14.99/month): Includes Essential benefits plus access to a vast library of PS4 and PS5 games.
• PlayStation Plus Premium ($17.99/month): Combines all benefits of Essential and Extra, adding a library of classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).

The Premium tier boasts a massive catalog of over 700 games, spanning PlayStation's history. Navigating this extensive library can be challenging, making it helpful to highlight key titles before subscribing. Sony regularly adds new games, primarily PS4 and PS5 releases, but occasionally includes classic titles as well.

January 2025 Departures: Notable Losses from Extra & Premium

Several significant games are leaving the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. Among the most notable departures:

• Resident Evil 2 (2019 Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the PS1 classic, widely considered one of the best in the series. This survival horror masterpiece features two compelling campaigns, challenging puzzles, and intense encounters with iconic enemies. While completing both campaigns might be difficult before its removal, a single playthrough is achievable.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game from Arc System Works. While its online component is a major draw, the single-player arcs, though initially engaging, can become repetitive.

January 2025 Arrivals: New Additions to Essential

The PlayStation Plus Essential tier welcomes a new title:

• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (Available January 7th - February 3rd): This meta-narrative adventure game offers a unique and replayable experience.

This overview highlights the significant changes to the PlayStation Plus game library in January 2025, helping subscribers prioritize their gaming time and make informed decisions about their subscription. The constantly evolving nature of the service means regular updates are essential for staying informed about the latest additions and removals.