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 the new Essential games added in January 2025.
PlayStation Plus Tiers:
Sony's PlayStation Plus offers three tiers:
- Essential: Equivalent to the original PS Plus, offering online multiplayer access, monthly free games, and discounts. ($9.99/month)
- Extra: Includes Essential benefits plus access to a large catalog of PS4 and PS5 games. ($14.99/month)
- Premium: Combines Essential and Extra benefits with a library of classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent). ($17.99/month)
Notable Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:
Several significant titles are being removed from the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. Key departures include:
- Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror game, widely considered one of the best in the series. Its focus on horror, inventory management, puzzle-solving, and dual campaigns makes it a compelling experience, though completing both campaigns before its removal might be challenging.
- Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game from Arc System Works. While its online component is a significant draw, the single-player content, while present, may become repetitive after a short time.
January 2025 PS Plus Essential Game:
The January 2025 PS Plus Essential lineup includes The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, available from January 7th to February 3rd.
Note: The article's ranking system considers both game quality and the date of addition to PS Plus, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles for visibility. The article's original navigation menu is omitted for brevity.
