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 new additions for the start of the year.

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, making knowledge of its highlights valuable. Sony regularly adds new games, predominantly PS4 and PS5 titles, occasionally including classic games.

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 noteworthy are:

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror game, offering two compelling campaigns. While completing both campaigns before the game's removal may be challenging, a single playthrough is achievable.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game. While the single-player content is enjoyable, its repetitive nature and the limited time available on PS Plus might make it less appealing for a short-term play.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential Addition:

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

The article emphasizes that the rankings consider factors beyond game quality, such as the game's addition date to the service. Newly added games receive temporary top placement for visibility, and PS Plus Essential games are prioritized if mentioned. The article concludes by stating that the overall quality of the January 2025 PS Plus additions is a matter of opinion.