PS4 Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in 2023

Author : Patrick Feb 21,2025

Sony is phasing out PlayStation 4 games from its PlayStation Plus Essentials and Games Catalog starting January 2026, focusing its efforts on PlayStation 5 titles.

This change, announced alongside February 2025's PlayStation Plus monthly games, signifies a shift in Sony's strategy. The PlayStation Blog post stated that PS4 games will no longer be a core benefit of the subscription, only appearing occasionally. Existing downloads remain unaffected, and Games Catalog titles will stay accessible until their scheduled removal.

Sony emphasizes its commitment to enhancing PlayStation Plus, highlighting continued benefits like exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and cloud saves. The company's focus on PS5 is expected to bring more new PS5 titles to the monthly offerings.

Top PS4 Games (Summer 2020 Selection)

26 Images

With the PS5's release in 2020, following the PS4's 2013 debut, Sony notes a significant player shift towards PS5 games. The company hasn't specified whether PS4 games will transition to the Classics Catalog (currently featuring PlayStation, PS2, and PS3 titles), promising further announcements closer to the date.