Uh-oh, gamers! Sony has dropped some bittersweet news: PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will say goodbye to 11 games in January 2025. The announcements came via the “Last Chance to Play” tab, where Sony highlights games with an expiration date. Spoiler alert: some big hitters are on the chopping block, so it’s time to dust off those controllers and finish what you started!
Let’s dive into the details, shall we?
Say Goodbye to Resident Evil 2 and Dragon Ball FighterZ
Brace yourselves – two massive fan-favorites, Resident Evil 2 Remake and Dragon Ball FighterZ, are among the casualties. Whether you’re a fan of survival horror or high-octane anime battles, you’ve got just a month to wrap up these epic adventures.
But wait, there’s more heartbreak ahead! Classic RPGs like Legend of Mana and Secret of Mana are also exiting the stage. Need a quick emotional pick-me-up? Too bad, because both Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm are also leaving the lineup. Ouch.
Full List of Games Leaving PS Plus in January 2025
Here’s the complete rundown of games that will disappear faster than your New Year’s resolutions:
- Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Hardspace: Shipbreaker
- Just Cause 3
- Just Cause 4
- Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
- Legend of Mana
- Secret of Mana
- Dragon Ball FighterZ
- Life is Strange: Before the Storm
- Life is Strange
- Pure Hold’em World Poker Championship
Planning to complete a lengthy RPG like Legend of Mana? You might need to buckle down and create a gaming schedule—no pressure, though!
January’s PS Plus Swap: Out with the Old, In with the New
It’s not all doom and gloom! While we’re bidding adieu to these 11 gems, Sony has announced some exciting new arrivals to PS Plus for January 2025. Headlining the new additions are Sonic Frontiers, the magical adventure Forspoken, and the prehistoric chaos of Jurassic World Evolution 2.
Other games making their debut include:
- F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch
- Rabbids: Party of Legends
- WRC Generations
- Biped
And for those rocking the Deluxe Plan, you’re in for a treat: exclusive access to titles like Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves and Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. Not too shabby!
Final Call for Your Gaming Bucket Lis
With this wave of departures, the clock is ticking. If any of these games are on your radar, it’s time to prioritize. Adrenaline recommends you wrap up your adventures now, just in case Sony decides to expand the removal list as the month progresses.
In the meantime, enjoy the fresh lineup coming your way—and maybe pour one out for your soon-to-be-lost favorites.
