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News 8 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for September 2025 Announced
Just the 1 Premium game this month
Sony has today announced the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium members can gain access to for the month of September 2025. All available from Tuesday, 16th September 2025, the selection
News September 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
It's the Psychonauts 2 month
Today's the day for your monthly PS Plus Essential subscription update, as three new PS5, PS4 titles join the service for the month of September 2025. All the games are available to redeem and download now in the UK and Europe, with the USA gaining access later in the day. Here's what's on offer until 7th October 2025,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025?
Plus or minus?
The base PS Plus Essential tier of Sony's subscription service has picked up some steam over the past few months, with a strong streak of monthly PS5, PS4 games for members to play. Does the September 2025 keep the momentum going? That's what this Poll is designed to find out. From Tuesday, 2nd September, you can redeem and download...
News Sony Finally Fixes Free PS5 Game on PS Store, Access Not Yet Revoked
You can keep it for now
Open world racer CarX Street is currently showing as free for PS Plus members on the PS Store – in Europe, at least. The open world racer is a relatively popular release with 4.26 rating on Sony’s storefront, after attracting almost 2.5k reviews. In what is quite clearly
News PS Plus Essential Games for September 2025 Announced
Only 1 PS5 native game next month
Sony has today announced the three PS Plus Essential games all PS Plus members can look forward to playing for the month of September 2025. Available to download from Tuesday, 2nd September, the lineup is as follows: Psychonauts 2 (PS4) | Review Stardew Valley (
News Bonus PS Plus Extra Game for August 2025 Announced, Out Now
You can grab The Rogue Prince of Persia today
Earlier today, Ubisoft dropped The Rogue Prince of Persia onto PS5. Known to be an excellent rogue-like from the team that aided Motion Twin on Dead Cells, the deal is actually even sweeter for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium users. The
News These 8 PS5, PS4 Games Will Leave PS Plus Extra in September
F.I.S.T., Dragon's Crown, Odin Sphere all gone
A new selection of 12 PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games has gone live today, but as usual, this also means the service's Last Chance to Play section has been refreshed with the next set of departures. Eight games will be removed from PS Plus Extra on Tuesday, 16th September 2025. Once they...
News August 2025's PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Capcom finally gives us the classics
The lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for August 2025 is available now, putting yet another 12 titles on the service. They're available now in the UK and Europe, and will be rolled out to the USA later in the day. Here's a refresher of what's on offer: PS Plus...
News Take a Trip to the Dark Ages in PS Plus Premium Trial of New DOOM on PS5
You're already DOOMed
DOOM: The Dark Ages, despite being an enjoyable game, seemed to come and go when it released earlier this year. If you didn’t pick it up at launch and you’re still curious about it, then perhaps a PS Plus Premium demo will be of interest to you. Available now for members of Sony’s top-of-the-line subscription tier, the...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025?
Plus or minus?
Alright, we don't want to jump the gun, but we've got a feeling that August 2025's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium offering might be voted one of the year's best. For the second month in a row, Extra is made up of some really highly rated titles. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered spearheads the selection, and it's followed by Mortal...
News Last Chance to Play These 13 PS5, PS4 Games on PS Plus
The Witcher 3, Star Wars Jedi depart
You now know the lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games newly launching on the two tiers next week, but Tuesday, 19th August, also marks when a separate list of 13 PS5, PS4 titles will leave the service. As previously detailed, the membership will refresh its game
News Death Stranding 2 Delivers Five Hour PS Plus Trial Next Week
Premium package
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be the next PS5 game to get a fully playable trial through PS Plus Premium. Kojima Productions' latest only released a couple of months back — exclusively on Sony's current-gen system — so this is a somewhat timely follow-up. If you're yet to be sold on the story-driven, traversal-heavy...
News 12 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2025 Announced
RE2! RE3! Spider-Man!
Sony has today revealed the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for August 2025. There are 12 titles in total, and they'll all be available from Tuesday, 19th August 2025. This m
News PS Plus Overloads DayZ's Servers and Causes Connectivity Issues
Your servers are already dead
DayZ is free on PS Plus Essential, and it doesn’t look like dev Bohemia Interactive was particularly prepared. Both the game’s Reddit page and official forums are filled with “BIOS Error” notifications, which have been preventing players from connecting to the release’s servers and playing the surviva
News Claim a Bunch of Free PS Plus Avatars with These PSN Codes
God of War, Cyberpunk, Twisted Metal, and more
As shared in last week's PS Plus Essential game announcement for August 2025, the free pack of avatars for your PSN account is now available. To redeem the pack, use the correct code for your region on the PS Store: USA: JGE9-RHJ3-3DLC Europe: PEDN-MARA-T2M9 Australia: PEDN-MARA-T2M9 Asia:...
News August 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Souls-like excellency Lies of P awaits
Sony has this morning set its PS Plus Essential games for August 2025 live on the PS Store, letting subscribers redeem and begin playing this month's lineup. The PS5, PS4 games are live now in the UK and Europe, and will become available later in the day in the USA. Here's what's on offer for August 2025 on PS...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2025?
Plus or minus?
Has 2025 been a good year for PS Plus Essential so far? We'd certainly argue that the service has been on a solid run for at least a few months now, and August's offering is mostly strong as well. Without a doubt, this month's biggest draw is Lies of P — t
Reaction PS Plus Essential Deserves Much More Credit for Its Free PS5, PS4 Games in 2025
It's been a good year
Back when Sony released two higher priced tiers of PS Plus in 2022, many worried that the quality of PS Plus Essential would plummet. While the uptake of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium has been positive,
News Free PSN Avatar Collection Incoming for PS Plus Members, Featuring God of War, Cyberpunk, More
'Av(atar) it
As part of the ongoing PS Plus 15th anniversary celebrations, Sony is giving out a bunch of free PSN avatars next week. Sadly, said avatars haven't actually been shown off yet, but a quick outline on the PS Blog reveals what we need to know. Available to PS Plus members from the 5th August, the collection includes avatars based on
News PS Plus Essential Games for August 2025 Announced
All playable from 5th August
Sony has announced the PS Plus Essential games lineup for August 2025 a day earlier than expected, confirming the three PS5, PS4 titles subscribers can look forward to. Available to download from Tuesday, 5th August, the August 2025 selection is as follows: Lies of P (PS5, PS4) | Review DayZ (PS4) | Review
News This New PS Plus Extra Game Is Available to Download and Play Now
Once more into the depths
Those of you subscribed to PS Plus Extra tier have something new to play today: Abiotic Factor is launching directly into Sony’s service, and is available to download and play right now. Described as a narrative-driven survival co-op experience, you’ll join forces with up to five other players as you plumb the depths...
News These 13 PS5, PS4 Games Leave PS Plus Extra in August
The Witcher 3, Jedi: Survivor both depart
Your new batch of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for July 2025 are available to download now, but today's monthly rotation has also confirmed the PS5, PS4 titles that will be leaving the service next month. All expiring and leaving PS Plus Extra on 19th August 2025, the PS5, PS4 games now in the...
News July 2025's PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Hot selection for a hot month
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium appear to be matching the current season with a scorching lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games for July 2025, all of which are available to download now. The UK and Europe can grab all the new titles now, and the USA gains access to them later in the day. As a reminder of what's on...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2025?
Plus or minus?
Another ten titles are being added across PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month, and as always, we want to know if you're happy with that Sony's offering. There's no doubt that Extra is getting all the headlines this time around. The middle tier of the subscription service is serving up a varied mix of eight titles — but...
News 'We're Just Getting Started': Sony Marks 15 Years of PS Plus with Future Pledge
Things can only get better
Sony’s released a somewhat soppy trailer to celebrate 15 years of PS Plus. The platform holder’s subscription first launched on the PS3, and has gone through a string of reinventions since then. Its current guise sees the service divided into three tiers, with PS Plus Essential offering basic online play and monthly...
News PS Plus Will Make Two Twisted Metal Titles Playable in Europe for the First Time
Around the world
For a lot of American gamers growing up in the 90s, PlayStation is Twisted Metal. But in Europe, the series never hit in the same way. There are a multitude of reasons for that, with marketing and local tastes being among them. But availability was an issue as well: Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 never released outside of USA...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Out Now on PS Plus Extra, Phantom Liberty DLC Heavily Discounted for Subscribers
Chippin' in
PlayStation's announced the PS Plus Extra games lineup for July, and the big surprise is that Cyberpunk 2077 is up for grabs today. Yep, it's available early as part of the ongoing PS Plus 15th Anniversary celebrations — and that's not all. PS Plus subscribers are being handed a 30% discount on Phantom Liberty, the game's superb 2023...
News 10 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Announced for July 2025
Hello, Night City
It’s a big month for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers, with 10 new games announced for the service. Before we dig into the nitty-gritty, let’s get straight to the list of games, which will be available to download and play from 15th July unless stated otherwise: All New PS Plus Extra Games for July 2025:...
News 'I Much Prefer PS Plus' Lifecycle Management Strategy': Devs Chime in on Xbox Game Pass Impact
Debate over whether service is profitable rages
Microsoft laid off over 9,000 employees this week, with Xbox hit particularly hard. Various games were cancelled, one studio was closed, and too many now find themselves out of work. In the aftermath of the chaos, people have been looking for answers. In one report by the Seattle Times, it’s claimed...
News Publishers Pitch Sony on Adding Retro Classics to PS Plus
That's how Battle Engine Aquila got released
Exactly how do new retro titles get selected for PS Plus Premium? It’s a question we’ve been pondering for a while, as the rollout has been mixed since the service started a few years ago. While we’ve seen obvious first-party titles like Sly Cooper and Ape Escape added to the service, there’s so...
News Some PS Plus Users Can't Download Diablo 4
PS Store issues strike again
The selection of PS Plus Essential games for July 2025 is available now, except not all of it is if you are hitting an error page when trying to download Diablo 4. The three titles have only been live for just over an hour in the UK and Europe, but widespread reports are coming in of redemption issues, preventing PS...
News July 2025's PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Fight, slaughter, and climb
Offering a welcome distraction during the quiet release period of the summer months is the new PS Plus Essential title lineup for July 2025, with all three PS5, PS4 games available to download now. While this wasn't reflected in the games themselves, the selection and past weekend of virtual activities also marked the...
Poll 15 Years of PS Plus - What Do You Think of Sony's Subscription Service?
Plus size
Here's a factoid that makes us feel incredibly old: PS Plus has just celebrated 15 years since its inception. We know, it's almost hard to believe, but Sony's PlayStation-based subscription service has been around since 2010. Originally launching on the PS3, PS Plus was a much different beast back then. For starters, a subscription...
News Trophy Updates for PS Plus Premium Classics Keep on Coming
PS1 game Oddworld receives Trophy support
The efforts to update the classic PS Plus Premium titles on the PS Store with Trophy support continue, as it is revealed PS1 title Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is receiving a Trophy list. A fresh Trophy list for the game has been found on Exophase, following its addition to the top tier of Sony's subscription...
Guide Last Chance to Get These 12+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's PS Plus Weekend Offer Sale
Exclusive discounts for PS Plus members
As Sony celebrates 15 years of PS Plus, it's introduced a special, weekend-long sale on PS Store exclusively for members of the service. Those who are subscribed to PS Plus get reduced prices on a range of PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons, and while this is obviously a smaller promotion than PS Store's usual...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025?
Plus or minus?
The summer months are officially upon us here in the UK, but is July's PS Plus Essential offering good enough to keep you away from the sunshine? That's what we're here to find out! Three PS5 titles are up for grabs next month, with Diablo 4 being the headline act. Blizzard's action RPG was highly anticipated ahead of its release...
News First PS Plus Extra Game for July 2025 Confirmed
Say hello to Abiotic Factor
Following the confirmation earlier this year of a PS5 version once it reaches version 1.0, it's now been confirmed Abiotic Factor is ready for a full launch and will be available as part of PS Plus Extra from 22nd July 2025. This means we now know the first game for the PS Plus Extra lineup coming next month. In fact,...
News Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
"We haven't ruled them out"
When the retro-focused PS Plus Premium tier was unveiled a few years ago, many PlayStation fans saw it as a chance for some of the PS3 titles stranded on the system to be freed from their shackles — albeit through streaming. That hope hasn't turned into reality, as much of the PS3 library on PS Plus Premium is a copy...
"We've stayed true to our strategy"
Sony will stick to its tried and trusted strategy, and will not devalue its first-party content by adding it to its subscription service PS Plus upon launch. The manufacturer was under intense pressure at the start of this generation to follow Microsoft’s splashy Xbox Game Pass model, which includes mammoth...
News PlayStation Thinks Its PS Plus Games Are 'Improving' Every Year
Wants to bring more value to the service
PlayStation thinks the selection of PS5, PS4 titles it is bringing to the three tiers of its PS Plus service is improving "year over year". As part of a wider interview with Game File, vice president of global services Nick Maguire spoke of the growth the firm is seeing across each PS Plus tier, with PS Plus...
News PlayStation Hypes Up Exclusive PS Plus Discounts on PS Store This Weekend
As PS Plus turns 15
Shockingly, PS Plus celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend, and to help mark the occasion, PlayStation is teasing limited time discounts on the PS Store. Those who subscribe to the service will be given access to exclusive offers over the coming weekend (that's the 27th June until the 29th). We would assume that a full...
News PS Plus Essential Games for July 2025 Announced
Take a trip to hell
Sony has announced the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for July 2025, all of which will be available to download and play from Tuesday, 1st July. The three titles are as follows: Diablo 4 (PS5, PS4) | Review The King of Fighters XV (PS5, PS4) | Review
News These PS5, PS4 Games Are Leaving PS Plus in July
6 titles depart next month
As a selection of new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games are rotated into the two subscription tiers, Sony has also updated the service's Last Chance to Play section with what's leaving next month. Compared to past lists, this is a smaller selection for July 2025. The list is taken from the UK PS Store, which gene
News 9 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
Including new day one game FBC: Firebreak
Another nine PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium titles are now available for active subscribers as part of the service's June 2025 refresh. The PS5, PS4, and Classic picks are out now in the UK and Europe, and will become available across the USA later in the day. Here's a recap of what's on offer this...
News Another Upcoming PS Plus Premium Game Appears to Leak
The set will be complete
Legacy of Kain: Defiance seems to be preparing a PS Plus Premium launch in the near future, meaning all the games in the series will be playable on PS5, PS4 via the recent remaster collection and Classic releases. Word of the potential rerelease comes from Taiwan, where an age rating for the PS2 title has appeared, listing...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025?
Plus or minus?
Oh boy. We're going to be real with you for a minute: we can't see these polls being particularly positive. In fact, going by the reactions we've seen online — and in our own comments sections — this might just be one of the worst PS Plus Extra and Premium updates yet. But let's at least recap what's on offer. Extra subscribers...
News 38% of PS Plus Members Are Paying More for Extra, Premium
"We will continue to add more value"
More people than you think have upgraded their PS Plus subscriptions. As part of an investor presentation today, PlayStation boss Hideki Nishino confirmed that 38% of all PS Plus members are subscribed to the more expensive PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium
News 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2025 Announced
8 for Extra, 1 for Premium
Sony has announced the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of June 2025. A couple of the titles were already confirmed in past announcements, like the day one experience FBC: Firebreak and the PS2 port of Deus Ex, but now we have the complete list of ni
News GTA 3's PS5, PS4 Remaster Returns to PS Plus Today
Now fixed and better than ever
The final bonus PS Plus title as part of this year's Days of Play promotion, GTA 3 - The Definitive Edition is available for PS Plus Extra members now. This marks the return of the PS5, PS4 remaster, as it was part of PS Now when the bundle first launched. Since that disaster, developer Video Games Deluxe was drafted...
News Gorgeous Journey-Like Sword of the Sea Lands on PS Plus Day One
Surf's up
In a slice of news that got a little bit buried amongst all the State of Play announcements last night, Sword of the Sea will actually launch straight onto PS Plus Extra. The gorgeous looking, Journey and ABZU-inspired PS5 game confirmed a 19th August release date during the aforementioned broadcast. That's a Tuesday, by the way, so it'll...
