PlayStation Plus Unveils Exciting January 2025 Games Lineup

PlayStation Plus Subscription Tiers and Top Games: A January 2025 Update

Sony's PlayStation Plus service, launched in June 2022, offers three tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Each tier provides increasing levels of access to online features, games, and classic titles.

• PlayStation Plus Essential ($9.99/month): This base tier mirrors the original PS Plus, offering online multiplayer access, monthly free games, and member discounts.
• PlayStation Plus Extra ($14.99/month): Builds upon Essential, adding access to a vast catalog of PS4 and PS5 games.
• PlayStation Plus Premium ($17.99/month): Includes all Essential and Extra benefits, plus a library of classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (in select regions).

Premium boasts a massive collection of over 700 games spanning PlayStation's history. However, navigating this extensive library can be challenging. This guide highlights some of the best titles available, keeping in mind that Sony regularly adds new games each month, a mix of modern releases and classic titles.

This updated list (January 5, 2025) incorporates the newly announced Essential games for the start of 2025. While the selection is somewhat divisive, at least one title is considered an all-time classic. Our rankings consider both game quality and their PS Plus availability date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles.

Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium (January 2025)

Several significant games will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. Among the most notable losses are:

• Resident Evil 2 (2019 Remake): Widely regarded as one of the best entries in the Resident Evil franchise, this remake masterfully blends survival horror elements with thrilling action sequences. Players follow Leon and Claire's campaigns as they fight to survive a devastating outbreak in Raccoon City. While completing both storylines might be challenging before the game's removal, a single playthrough is certainly achievable.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: This Arc System Works fighting game stands out due to its accessible yet deep combat system and beloved Dragon Ball license. While its online modes are a highlight, the offline content, while enjoyable, may not fully justify the time investment for those with limited playtime before its removal from the service.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential Highlight:

• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: Available from January 7th to February 3rd.

This overview provides a snapshot of the current PS Plus offerings and significant changes. Remember that game availability is subject to change, so it's best to check the official PlayStation Plus catalog for the most up-to-date information.