Best PlayStation Plus Games (January 2025)

PlayStation Plus: Top Games Leaving and 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 member discounts – similar to the original PS Plus.
• PlayStation Plus Extra ($14.99/month): Includes all Essential benefits plus access to a vast library of PS4 and PS5 games.
• PlayStation Plus Premium ($17.99/month): Combines all Essential and Extra features with a collection of classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (in select regions).

The Premium tier boasts a library of over 700 games spanning PlayStation's history, making it a treasure trove for gamers. However, navigating this extensive collection can be challenging. Sony regularly adds new titles, often a mix of modern PS4/PS5 releases and classic games.

This article highlights some notable additions and departures in January 2025.

Key Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium (January 21, 2025)

Several significant games are leaving the Extra and Premium tiers in January 2025. Of particular note:

• Resident Evil 2 (2019 Remake): Widely considered one of the best entries in the Resident Evil franchise, this remake delivers a thrilling horror experience. Players navigate Raccoon City, managing resources and solving puzzles amidst a zombie outbreak. While completing both Leon and Claire's campaigns might be challenging before its removal, a single playthrough is achievable.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly-acclaimed fighting game from Arc System Works, known for its accessible yet deep combat system. While its online component is a highlight, the offline content, consisting of three single-player arcs, may feel repetitive after extended play.

January 2025 Additions:

• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (January 2025 PS Plus Essential): This acclaimed title joins the Essential tier's lineup, available from January 7th to February 3rd.