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 as PlayStation Plus Essential games.

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 to the Essential benefits. Premium includes all of the above, plus classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (in select regions).

The vast library of Premium can be difficult to navigate, so this article highlights key titles. Sony regularly adds new games, a mix of recent PS4/PS5 releases and classic titles. The rankings consider both game quality and their PS Plus addition date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential 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:

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror title, offering two compelling campaigns. While completing both campaigns might be challenging 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 single-player content might feel repetitive after a while, it offers a compelling experience for a limited time.

January 2025 PlayStation Plus Essential Game:

• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: This game is available as a PlayStation Plus Essential title from January 7th to February 3rd, 2025.

This article provides a snapshot of the PlayStation Plus offerings, focusing on noteworthy games leaving and joining the service in January 2025. Further details on the full game library are available through the PlayStation Plus app and official PlayStation website.