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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...
News PS Plus Premium Gets 2 Classic PS1 Adventure Games, Both Out Now
Try out Myst and Riven on PS5, PS4
As part of Sony's Days of Play promotion, the company is releasing a series of bonus PS Plus games, and the latest two give PS Plus Premium a boost with the addition of PS1 adventure titles Myst and Riven. Myst is the original and Riven is the sequel, but both are f
News PS Plus Premium Games for June and July 2025 Confirmed, Resident Evil 2, 3 This Summer
More classic PS1 action coming
As part of Sony's latest State of Play livestream, the company revealed some of the classic titles that will drop onto PS Plus Premium in the coming months. Here's what you've got to look forward to: Deux Ex (PS2) — 17th June 2025 Twisted Metal 3 (PS1) — 15th July 2025 Twisted Metal 4 (PS1) — 15th July...
News June 2025's PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Horror, funk, and basketballs
With the bonus games Sony's own Days of Play sales promotion has brought with it, there are PS5, PS4 titles dropping onto PS Plus every other day at the moment. Today, though, marks the main release for June 2025's PS Plus Essential refresh. Destiny 2 expansion The Fin
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2025?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential games for June 2025 have been confirmed, and as always, we're here to gather your thoughts — positive or negative. Once again, this is a selection that we can see being quite divisive — and not just because there's a sports title headlining the list. Yep, NBA 2K25 is the big addition for June, a basketball...
News First Bonus PS Plus Extra Game from Days of Play Available Now on PS5
Try out Another Crab's Treasure today
The annual Days of Play promotion is in full swing, and PS Plus joins the action today with the first bonus PS Plus Extra game. Another Crab's Treasure can be downloaded now as part of the service's middle tier. The great underwater twist on the Souls-like genre is the first of six titles Sony
News PS Plus Premium Adds New Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civ 7 Demos
Both available from tomorrow
As part of this year's Days of Play sales promotion, which has already announced next month's PS Plus Essential lineup and bonus PS Plus Extra, Premium games, Sony is adding two more PS5, PS4 demos to the servi
News PS Plus Subscription Sale Takes 33% Off, But There's a Big Catch
The usual problem reappears
Sony has confirmed its PS Plus subscription service will go on sale for the duration of the Days of Play sales promotion, making the three tiers of PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and
News 6 Bonus PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Confirmed for May, June 2025
All part of Days of Play promotion
Sony has announced a selection of bonus PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games that will roll out over the next few weeks as part of its Days of Play sales promotion. These titles are purely bonus additions, and there will still be a normal drop of PS Plus Extra, Premium games for June 2025 later in the month...
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2025 Announced
Four games for the month
As part of a PlayStation Blog post, Sony has revealed the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for June 2025 a day early. From Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, subscribers get the following four games: NBA 2K25 (PS5, PS4) | Review Alone in the Dark (PS5) |
News Another 6 PS Plus Extra Games Leave the Service in June
Goodbye to Monster Hunter Rise
With the latest monthly selection of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games now playable through the service, Sony has updated the service's Last Chance to Play section to reveal what's being removed next month. The following six games will expire and be removed for all members on 17th June 2025: Monster Hunter...
News 10 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Out Now on PS5, PS4
12 down but not out
PS Plus has today been refreshed (and downsized) with the addition of 10 new PS5, PS4, and Classic games to play on the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers. All the titles are available to download now and play in the UK and across Europe, and availability will expand to the USA later in th
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2025?
Plus or minus?
Look, we don't want to colour your opinion right off the bat, but we've seen more than a few people calling this PS Plus Extra and Premium update one of the worst yet. More specifically, subscribers really don't seem to be pleased with Premium's offering of just one PS2 port in Battle Engine Aquila — a game that most paying...
Reminder 22 PS Plus Games Expire on Tuesday, Replaced with One of Service's Worst Updates
You lose 22 games, you get 10 back
They say things sometimes have to get worse before they can get better, so let's hope that's the situation PS Plus finds itself in. Tuesday, 20th May 2025 represents a double whammy of negatives for the subscription service: 22 games are leaving and they're being replaced with one of the membership's worst updates...
News Just 4% of PS5, PS4 Fans Think PS Plus Premium Represents Good Value for Money
Bleak
PS Plus Premium’s offering in May is awful, with forgotten PS2 first-person shooter Battle Engine Aquila the only new addition. In fact, subscribers are losing more this month than they’re gaining, with streaming support
News PS Plus Premium Members Stunned at Dramatic Decline in Quality
Nonplussed
PS Plus Premium is slumping back into old habits. The top-tier subscription service, which arrived with the grand promise of cloud streaming and retro classics, had been on a bit of an upwards trajectory – but a series of subpar updates has since seen it come crashing down to Earth. This month’s sole new addition is PS2 first-person...
News 10 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2025 Announced
Oh dear...
Sony has announced the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games on their way to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the May 2025 refresh. There are 10 titles in total, which are: PS Plus Extra: May 2025: Sand Land (PS5, PS4) | Review Soul Hackers 2 (
News May 2025's PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Heart of the cards
Today is the day for your monthly PS Plus Essential refresh, bringing three more PS5, PS4 games to download. For May 2025, this is the lineup: ARK: Survival Ascended (PS5) Balatro (PS5, PS4) | Review Warhammer 40,000: Boltg
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025?
Plus or minus?
May 2025's PS Plus Essential games have been officially revealed, and as always, we want to know what you think of the PS5 and PS4 titles that are up for grabs. It may not be the headline act according to Sony's marketing materials, but Balatro is the game that demands attention this time around. The insanely addictive indie gem is a...
News PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025 Announced
The leak was wrong
Sony has today announced the three PS5, PS4 titles that PS Plus Essential subscribers can look forward to claiming for the month of May 2025. Available to redeem and download from Tuesday, 6th May, the games are: ARK: Survival Ascended (PS5) Balatro (PS5, PS4) |
