PlayStation Plus Games Unveiled for 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 a new Essential title.

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 a library of classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, and PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (in select regions).

The Premium tier, boasting over 700 games, can be overwhelming to navigate. This article aims to highlight key titles within the service. Sony regularly adds new games, a mix of modern PS4/PS5 releases and classic 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 noteworthy are:

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the PS1 classic, widely considered one of the best in the series. This survival horror title features two campaigns, focusing on inventory management, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative. Completing both campaigns before the game's removal may be challenging.

• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game from Arc System Works. While its online component is a major draw, the offline content, consisting of three single-player arcs, may feel repetitive after extended play.

January 2025 PS 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's rankings consider both game quality and their PS Plus addition date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles. The information presented helps subscribers make informed decisions about their game choices within the limited timeframe of availability.