Best PlayStation Plus Games (January 2025)

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

Sony's PlayStation Plus service, launched in June 2022, offers three subscription tiers: Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential mirrors the old PS Plus, providing online access, monthly free games, and discounts. Extra adds hundreds of PS4 and PS5 titles to the Essential benefits. Premium includes all of the above, plus a library of classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (in select regions).

Premium's extensive catalog, boasting over 700 games spanning PlayStation's history, can be overwhelming to navigate. This guide highlights some of the best titles available, considering both game quality and their PS Plus availability date (newer additions get prioritized). Sony regularly adds new games, primarily PS4 and PS5 releases, but occasionally includes classic titles.

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

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

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): Capcom's acclaimed 2019 remake is a standout horror title, featuring compelling campaigns following Leon and Claire as they navigate a zombie-infested Raccoon City. While completing both campaigns might be challenging before the game's removal, a single playthrough is achievable.

• Dragon Ball FighterZ: Arc System Works' fighting game excels with its accessible yet deep combat system and popular Dragon Ball license. However, its single-player content, while present, can become repetitive. Focusing on a single playthrough of the available story arcs is recommended.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential Game Highlight:

• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: This meta-narrative adventure game (available January 7th - February 3rd) is a standout addition to the Essential tier.

This information helps you make informed decisions about your PlayStation Plus subscription and prioritize playing the best games before they leave the service. The ever-changing nature of the PS Plus catalog means this list might be updated as new games are added or removed.