This article discusses the PlayStation Plus subscription service and highlights some of its best games, particularly those leaving the service in January 2025. The service is tiered, offering varying levels of access to games and features.
PlayStation Plus Tiers:
- Essential: The base tier, equivalent to the original PS Plus, offering online multiplayer, monthly free games, and discounts. Costs $9.99/month.
- Extra: Includes Essential benefits plus access to a catalog of hundreds of PS4 and PS5 games. Costs $14.99/month.
- Premium: Includes Essential and Extra benefits, plus a library of classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent). Costs $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. The most noteworthy are:
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Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror game, praised for its atmosphere, gameplay, and story. While completing both campaigns might be challenging before removal, a single playthrough is achievable.
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Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly-rated fighting game known for its accessible yet deep combat system. While the online component is a major draw, the single-player content, though present, may become repetitive over a short playtime.
January 2025 PS Plus Essential Game:
The January 2025 PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, available from January 7th to February 3rd.
Note: The article's rankings consider both game quality and their PS Plus availability date, prioritizing newer additions and Essential titles. The full list of games leaving the service in January 2025 is not fully detailed but highlights the most significant removals. The article encourages subscribers to prioritize playing the highlighted games before their removal.
