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 the new Essential games added in January 2025.

PlayStation Plus Tier Breakdown (as of January 5, 2025):

• PlayStation Plus Essential ($9.99/month): Offers online multiplayer access, monthly free games, and exclusive discounts.
• PlayStation Plus Extra ($14.99/month): Includes all Essential benefits plus access to a vast catalog of PS4 and PS5 games.
• PlayStation Plus Premium ($17.99/month): Combines all Essential and Extra features with a library of classic games (PS1, PS2, PSP, PS3), game trials, and cloud streaming (region-dependent).

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

Several significant games are rotating out of the Extra and Premium tiers on January 21st, 2025. Two stand out:

• Resident Evil 2 (Remake): This critically acclaimed remake of the classic survival horror title is a must-play. Players navigate Raccoon City, managing resources, solving puzzles, and surviving terrifying encounters. While completing both campaigns might be challenging before its removal, a single playthrough is achievable.
• Dragon Ball FighterZ: A highly accessible yet deeply strategic fighting game from Arc System Works. While its online component is a major draw, the single-player arcs offer a shorter, albeit repetitive, experience.

January 2025 PS Plus Essential Game Highlight:

• The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: This meta-narrative adventure game is a standout addition to the Essential tier, available from January 7th to February 3rd.

Note: The article's ranking considers factors beyond pure game quality, including release date on PS Plus to ensure recent additions receive prominent visibility. The list focuses on titles leaving the service and the newest Essential game. The full catalog of games available across all tiers is not exhaustively listed.