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 PlayStation Plus service, launched in June 2022, offers three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential provides online access, monthly free games, and discounts; Extra adds hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games; and Premium includes classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).
The Premium tier's vast library, while impressive, can be difficult to navigate. This article aims to spotlight key titles within the service. Sony regularly adds new games, a mix of recent PS4/PS5 releases and classic titles.
Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:
Several significant games are leaving the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. The most notable are:
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Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the PS1 classic, considered by many to be among the best in the series. This survival horror title features two campaigns, focusing on puzzle-solving and resource management within a tense, atmospheric setting.
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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 content, though present, may not fully justify a short-term investment.
January 2025 PS Plus Essential Additions:
The article highlights The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe as a newly added PS Plus Essential title, available from January 7th to February 3rd.
The article's rankings consider both game quality and their PS Plus availability date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles. The information provided aims to help subscribers make informed decisions about their game choices within the PlayStation Plus library.
