Best PlayStation Plus Games (January 2025)

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 in early 2025.

Launched in June 2022, PlayStation Plus 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 Essential and Extra features, plus a library of classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).

Premium's extensive library, exceeding 700 games, can be challenging to navigate. This article aims to highlight key titles within the Premium offering. Sony regularly adds new games, predominantly PS4 and PS5 titles, occasionally including classic games.

Updated January 5, 2025, to reflect the January 2025 Essential game additions. The rankings consider game quality and PS Plus addition date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles.

Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium (January 2025)

While the January 2025 lineup for Extra and Premium remains to be fully seen, several significant games are leaving on January 21st. Here are the most noteworthy removals:

• Resident Evil 2 (2019 Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the PS1 classic, considered by many to be among the best in the franchise. This survival horror title features two campaigns, following Leon and Claire's struggle to survive a Raccoon City outbreak. While completing both campaigns before removal might be challenging, a single playthrough is achievable.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: From Arc System Works, this fighting game stands out due to its accessible yet deep combat system and popular license. While excellent, its offline content may not justify a short-term commitment; the single-player arcs, while initially engaging, can become repetitive.

1. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (January 2025 PS Plus Essential)

Available January 7th - February 3rd

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