PlayStation Plus: January Lineup Unveiled

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 new additions.

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; and Premium includes classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).

The article emphasizes the vast library of Premium, exceeding 700 games, and the challenge of navigating it. The ranking of games considers both quality and their PS Plus addition date, prioritizing newer and Essential titles.

Notable Departures from PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:

Several games are leaving the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. The most significant removals include:

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror game, lauded for its atmosphere, gameplay, and dual campaigns following Leon and Claire. While completing both campaigns might be challenging before removal, a single playthrough is achievable.

• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game from Arc System Works, known for its anime-inspired aesthetic and engaging combat. While excellent, its offline single-player content may feel repetitive after extended play, making a short-term subscription less ideal for mastering its competitive aspects.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential Addition:

The article mentions The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe as a January 2025 PS Plus Essential title, available from January 7th to February 3rd.