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 online play, free games, and a game library.

PlayStation Plus Tiers:

• Essential: ($9.99/month) Provides online multiplayer access, monthly free games, and discounts. Equivalent to the previous PS Plus.
• Extra: ($14.99/month) Includes Essential benefits plus access to a large catalog of PS4 and PS5 games.
• Premium: ($17.99/month) Includes Essential and Extra benefits, plus a library of classic PlayStation games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).

The Premium tier's extensive library can be difficult to navigate. This article aims to highlight notable titles within the service. Sony regularly adds new games, a mix of recent releases and classics.

Notable Games Leaving PS Plus Extra & Premium in January 2025:

Several significant games are being removed from the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. The most noteworthy are:

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): A critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror game, offering two distinct campaigns. Its focus on horror, puzzle-solving, and resource management makes it a standout title.

• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly-rated fighting game known for its accessible yet deep combat system. While the single-player content might be completed relatively quickly, its competitive depth is significant.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential Game:

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

The article concludes by encouraging readers to explore the PlayStation Plus offerings. Note that game availability is subject to change.